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The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP BRITAIN.

The Britannia reached Boston on Saturday morning,
at half past o'clock bringing late and important news
from Europe, of which we give a synopsis.
Lord Peterborough, Gov. Generol of India, has been
recalled This produced great excitement throughout
England. Affairs in England draw their slow length
along new rial has not yet been granted to O'Con
nell Business has not been very brisk. Portugal is
still affected with seditions Spain and Morocco are
going to war against each other All is quiet in Greece
Italy is in feverish state France is peaceabe. The
packet ship Europe hence crossed the Atlantic in 154
days. The capital Of British railways now exceeds
sixty millions sterling; and yields revenue Of six mil
lions per annum. Active preparations are making in
the General Post Offices for the universal distribution
ofstamped and letter paper The proposition to have
fair trial. The poor rates in England and Wales are
gradually on the increase. They were in 1882 G56l3,
93O; in lslO 66,OI46o5; in ls4l f6S5i,S2S and in
1912, f6,552,s 500.
On Maunday Thursday the Emperor Of Austria
washed the feet ofwevesged men, the oldest no. the
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30
JouN E. Norris, Recording Secretary.
oOUR UNION is PERFECT" 1"

Such was the boasttul exclamation Of Daniel Web
ster, at the great federal fandango at Baltimore
Scarce had the news Of the nomination Of Clay reached
New Orleans, before the coons were seen kicking up
their heels and dcnouncing him. Daniel is trying to
work himself into the Presidency by playing Clays IA
vorite game bragg bat its no go. The Southern coons
who go for Texas are opposed 10 Clay The '1Fopie'
the leading federal paper in New Orleans acknowledge
that several of the wings have already deserted the SIAN
dard ofhe "Puran and the bIackleg" and 60 for Cal
houn Yet Webster says the union Of the wings is per
feet. Go il ye coons--Staesn1an
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30
First Gun from ittsburgh!!---Democratic Vic.
tory,---Frelinghuysen taken Pizen.

The Post OF Wednesday says "At The special elec>
ton held in the Fifth ward yesterday, for member OF
Select Council William Day, the Democratic candi-
date was elected over the most popular man the coons
could bring into the field, by majority of FIFTY
THREE VOTES! Thsis glorious presage Of what
the democrats will do when brought fairly into action
In the city of Pittsburgh the wings have been ogani-
zng for months they have seized on every thing that
would add to their prospects, they have lied and crowed
and vet they have been beaten, ehaneiuly beaten on
the very first trial"
This is the way the wings ratfy their nominations !
eh
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30
upRoGREssIVE DEMOCRACY."
Nu1GGERY GOING BACKWARD.

We have recently published number of renuncia
tions from whiggery, but have not got through yet
Every paper brings US more andmore. %
The Ohio Eagle publishes the resignation OF 'a!en
ted Young man Of Fairfield County. He canno longer
go whiggery
The Indiana State Sentinel publishes the following
"Card"to the Coon party from Mr. BECK, who ha'
left all whiggery, and commencing a democratic pa
per
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30
A Handsome Gain.

The Accomlc district in Virginia. formerly represen
ted in Congress by Hon. Henry A, Wise, has given
1873 majority for Judge Bayly, the candidate of the dem
ocrats. The change since 1870 inhis single district
is as follows:
Majority for Harrison 1899
Bayg lat
Democratic gain since 1910 1868
Yet even Virginia in 1870 remained hm 10 her par.
'ty attachments Why not also in 1874!
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30
From the Toscin OF Liberty, Indiana.
Fall in boys, the Country's rising,
Doun with CLAW and Frelinghuysen,

Down with Clay and FTeHHghuyseh'
S,xrv TWO WINES cHANdED!-Glorious News!-
The son of Judge Isaac Dunn, Of Lawrencebug, in this
State, and 6l Others who have heretofore teen iden-
fled with whiggery, have abandoned the federal whig
party and have enrolled themselves under the glorious
banner OF democracy 1t is said young Dunn is making
speeches, in which he exposes the corruption OF the
wings in mastery manner Roll on that ball.
Since we received the above we have seen accounts
Of large meetings OF Democrats, at which the first na-
med gentleman, besides other prominent men from the
Whig party made addresses in which they denounced
all connection with the Whig party. g
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30
TO THE PUBLIC.

In appearing before you in the capacity | now dot
is from sense Of duty am led to confess that immed
atey after the last August election, published card
in the "M Carmel Register" and at the close OF which
stated nv preference in favor OF Henry Clay Tor the
Presidency; but at the sight OF the publication was
conscience stricken ana felt condemned for having put
forth such ar epistle. But be it remembered that had
for eighteen years. supported and voted with the wings
on all occasions, and perhaps was as Jealous IN the
cause as any man. Any rejecting mind might readily
know that it is not an easy matter for man TO break of
from old habits customs, or maxim of my kind. al sim
ply moments reflection. MOI but this important mat
ter had sudiously looked into and examined or some
years. and have become fully convinced at tislate hour
that the whig doctrines are not only inconsistent out of
season. but are also opposed to the interest OF the farm
ing and laboring class Of community. Why! because
hold that they are not democratic, neither indeed can
be, SO long as broken cisterns such as High Tariff u
S. Bank (monopolies) Bankrupt laws, Distribution of
the funds arising from the sales Of the Public lands &c.
&c. are their leading and prominent measures All in
toto being in opposition to the general Seneht OF the
mass ofthe people ofthis nation.
In the publication Of the paper we intend both in and
out of season. to disseminate and elucdae the true JEFF
fersonian principles as far we are capable of exhibit
ting.
The illustrious Jefferson was opposed to National
or u S. Bank! So are we. He was ever opposed
to high tariff! So are we He believed tha the mass
of the people Of this nation were capable self govern
ment We hold to the same doctrine and we want no
dictatorial clan.
Yours, respectfully,
ptCmApo pIS(,K
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30

Brauo.--A Vermont koon was so indignant at what
the democrats charged Mr. Clay with saying about
slaves---"ii gentlemen wsuldnt let him have BLACK
slaves he MUST have WHITE oNEs,"that he jump.
cd right up and swore he didn't telisyecsy eys saw
niggcr in his life ...,...-.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30

There has been an outbreak on the boundary line
batwcen Iowa and Missouri, account ofhe inability
OF the public officers to define The boundary. portion
of those inhabiting the new tract insist that they are
citizens of Missouri and another portion that they owe
obedience only to the lawsoi Iowa.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30
EPIGRAM.

Theboasting coons declared and say,
"The pcorl' will unite with Clay"
'Tis true--but then it must be said,
This cannot be till they are dead.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30

The Wing ladies drink Ereng-ty0S tea, altogether
since the Baltimore Convention,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30

This was the whig cry in 1874; but it has become
our turn now. We yesterday published number of
changes from whiggery to Democracy, and we have
lot in sore 'too numerous to mention" in one publ
cation and we shall therefore be compelled to announce
more or less each day until we get through Only
think si1ytwo in one place in Indiana So goes cv.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30
ADDRESS

OF THE WASHINGTON DEMOCRATIC
ASSOCIATION TO THE DEMOCRACY OF
4ho trntAad e+,4oa
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12
THE DEMOCRATIC POLE.

On Saturday last the Democrats of Berkeley
mustered in their strength for tho purpose of
ing an immense hickory pole at the Cour,.Hou.e
The job seemed toil,ome and dangerous, but abou,
sunset the pole was brought to perpendicular
position, and handsome flag bearing the stripes
and stars of the Union, hoated from the top. while
at haf-maH a stresmer was given to the breeze,
bearing tho names of Polk and Dallas. Where
was Texss' Her name was among Tho missing,
unless it was meant to 30 hierog lyphcslly repre-
sen,ed by stsr on the top Of the pole, or one
painted in black lines on tho sueamer. Now ono
or the other, or both Of these stars may stand for
lera', or not, Jus' as tho beholder may choose to
eon'true them. So, upon the Texas question, the
pole ia decidedly non eomniitol.
Tho Locos seem at last to have como to the con.
cluson that there may be something in rnummeries,
and after wasting half the canvass in deuouncing
Wing poles, Wing banners, ooons, and ball. az
VIII. mummeries, 1t is quite amusing to see the
manner in which they lay themselves to the work
of initiating wha, they have been hitherto pleased
to term ''Whig fooleres." They think /, NAV be
true after all that it is "the longest pole that
knocks the simmons" and accordingly their hick.
DRY overtops the Wing pole some 30 or 80 feet.
After supper the crowd were invited to Tamms-
ny Hall. and entertained by Messrs. O. Bsnnon and
Washington, ofChsrlsstown. We have not learn
ed the themes of discussion, but understand that
not much was said on the occasion bout Wing
rnummeries and Coon fooleries.
Loco Focosm is reduced to desperate shifts. In
Pennsylvania they are trying to steal the Whg
Tariff. They robbed John Tyler Of his Texas
thunder, and thought they had quite Volcano
but a' they can't raise an eruption, they willing
to swop OH the Texas bomb; and finding nothing
better to lay their hands on. are now trying steal
our mummeres.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12
WATCHM.iN, WHAT OF THE
NIGHT

In less than two months tho day Of the Presiden-
tai Election will be upon Us. Are the Wings Of
"old Berkeley" ready' and have they done all
that men and patriots can do to prepare tho Cous.
y for a glorious and triumphant victory We
deem il duty to call the attention Of the Wings
to this subject, and to tell old and young to be up
and stirring. and arousc themselves TO complete
and thorough organization.
The Loco Focos Of Berkeley are making most
,ha, they arc laboring assiduously, nigh, and day
to storm and carry this hitherto impregnsbe for
tre.s. Need we tell our friends of their move
msntsi They see and judge for themselves,
And are therefore the most competent persons to
determine their du'y We have warned the
Wing. from time to time upon this subject, and
have Piled with them not to regard the present con
with Indifference. Again we say TO them, that
every man must arouse himself and work with the
came untiring vigilance and energy as though Gen.
Jackson himself in the field. Polk. inferi-
GRITTY to Mr.. Clay in every respect. is no dsquah'
cation in the eyes Of Loco Focoism. His total
want Of claim upon his Country for services rem
dered or benefits bestowed upon her, is nothing to
men whose only aim is power and the division of
the Eve loavcs and two fishes" among the hun
cry crew which are cro~dng their ranks. Folks
opposition to the protection Of tho industry Of his
own eountrymen, is no sin in their eyes. His
.vowed intention of fastening the miserable and
monsrchicsl measures OF Van Bursn's administrs
ton around the necks Of the people, j, a recon-
mcnda,ion to him in their opinion. Seeing all
these things, and having u common interest with
al other parts ofthe Country in striking them down
d" Let every Wing put his shoulder to the wheel +"
Throughout Virginia the FIRE of Wing enthusiasm
burns brightly. In Counties where hitherto the
pail of almost universal darkness has hung. the
light has broken in and the people are Aocking in
crowds to join the standard of their Country, and
embrace those principles which experience has
shown can alone advance and establish the pros
peri,y of the Country. When this /. the case, i,
would be ungsnefous and unnatural for the Wings
Of the old. long ried true and ,rusty Counties TO
s,and back and show an indifference to the great
battle raging around them. Shall II DO said Of
Berkeley that she has no, done her duty. and her
whole dutyf We hope sot-~e believe not. Then
Wings, show your 'piit--give evidence OF your in.
ieres and determination TO rescue your Country
and establish her prosperity by working diligently
and sssiduously from this time until the day of cleo
tioa. Come out to your meetings friends
from all parts Of the County-come all and confer
together aid and help each other act with union
.pirm. energy. and harmony, and all will be we'll.
Your opponents are ehuckling daily over your sp
psren, apathy. Disappoint them. Arouse and
"sive them sight Of the same Old Coon, and a
touch OF tho same old tune of 1870"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12
LoCoFOCO DOCTRINES.

The following is a summary Of Locofo.
co doctrines, as promulgated by the lead
ers ofthat party. Those who are puzzled
to know what "Locofoco principles" are,
will learn something gratifying 10 their
curiosity by reading il:
81 ardenlly desire TO see this country
in the same happy condition with Cuba. "
Senator Walker.
eve must reduce prices OF property
and labor low. "--Senuior Buchanan.
"Now, sir have demonstrated, and the
manufacturers and their advocates here
affirm, that the effect and design of the
protective system is TO increase The pages
Of labor, the profits Of Capital and the
price of fhe rae material. "-.McDuGe.
"The Sub Treasury is in successful op.
Grafton in % out of 81 despotic Govern
ments in Europe. - Senator Hubbard.
''In these % Sub-Treasury Govern
nnents the wages OF the laboriug men will
not average 25 cents day" --Senator
Pierce.
For the above, See Congressional De.
bates oil the session Of ls39--40.
"The price Of labor is entirely too high;
the la5orer in this country can offofd TO
work for lid day senator Tappan.
wages are cunning device Of The
devil."- Bronson.
"a shilling day and no meat. -
Williams.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12
CAN YOU FORGET.

Men of the Union, that James X. Polk
voted against remunerating the patriot
Monroe, for property that he had sacrific-
ed 10 defence of his country, although
the old man wos poor and comparatively
destitute
Can you forget, that he voted agains,
allowing pensions TO the old Revolution.
airy soldiersi His friends, instead of fur
nishing some excuse for, or pretending
to deny his having given these votes, seek
10 avert the odum that must rest upon
him, by pretending that Mr.. Barley did
the same thing. In seeking TO bolster up
such charge against the old farmer of
Ohio, who took up arms in defence Of the
territory which we now occupy, they
shamelessly SANDER him and pass over
most triumphant evidence Of the fa.sity of
their declarations. They cannot thus
screen James X. Polk.
Can you forget, that James X. Polk
stood in a meagre majority, in defence of
the Slare Trade, with all its denominations
and batbarit es ?
Can you forget, that ne voted in favor OF
a duty upon Tea and Coffee, at a time
when, according to his own admission,
there were millions of dollars 10 the
Treasury ?
Can you forget, that he voted for and
advocated the Sub Treasury, after hav-
ing at one lime oppos d it and favored
the State Bank experiment
Can you forget, that he has always
been the Incorporating enemy OF Pro-
techre Tariff, that he is opposed to duty
on Wool, and that he is an avowed enemy
Of the present Tdr,G
Can you forget. that he is committed in
favor OF the immediate annexation Of Tea,
as, "regardless OF consequences ~ Ohio
State Journal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12
MILL.CREEK WING BARBECUE.

On Saturday next, the l4th inst, the Wings in
tend giving a Barbecue a, Mill Creek, to which
the Wings from all parts of Old Berkeley" are
invited to attend.
Let this be grand "turn.out"-"eome one
come aH"--brins your banners--form your process
sions, and let us show that the spirit of our good
old Count. is wide awake. Distinguished Speak
ers may be expected, and we anticipate most
agreeable meeting. The Wings of Martinsburg
and vicinity intend going in procession, and they
cordially invite their brsthren from tho other pre-.
cino,, to join with them.
The MiIl-Creek Wings cordially invite their po-
hlcalopponents to their meeting TO hear the Wings
for their cause, and to share their Republican hos-
pitality.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12

WITHDRAWAL OF JoHN SMITH FROM
THE PRESIDENTIAL CANVASS. MIR. w.
leI's withdrawal (says the Richmond
Whig) from The position of candidate
for the Presidency. has been the signal
for various others to "follow in his Illus
trious footsteps We have already re-
corded that oithe celebrated "Iiickman;"
we have now to announce that OF "John
Smith" OF "Bunkum," who is ambitious
of treading in the footsteps of the "Acci.
dent"
The Cincinnati Atlas, in announcing
this grave event, says:
WITHDRAWAL OF JOHN SMITH.
The nomination OF John Smith of Bun
kun, as candidate for the Presidency of
the United States, has been as little no.
ticed, and was as soon and as completely
forgotten as that of John Tyler. As tho
latter has endeavored 10 revive the recol-
lection OF his nomination, and to amnse
the public by Withdrawing from the con-
test, it has been thought expedient in the
former 10 follow in his footsteps. AS their
chances Of success were exactly equal, il
is proper that they should have an equal
share OF public attention"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12

LocoFoco BLAsPHEMY.--Tbe Coum.
bia Observer, published at the door OF
Col. Polk, gives an account oil a Locofoco
meeting held in that county, (Maury) a
few days previous to the 18th inst, at
which the most revolving blasphemy was
perpelrated. A man was taken in to the
Locofoco Church and immersed in regu-
lar style. the administrator of the ordi.
nance, using the following ceremony:-I
6apt,.e thee in the name of ANDREW
JACKSON, the Father, James II. Polk
the Son ! and T'eras the Holy Ghost!!!
This, be it remembered, was done in
Folks OWE county, at a Locofoco meet.
ing:--and judging from Folks known in.
fidelity, he 20 doub, enjoyed it when it
was told to him.
In 1910, this blasphemous party, were
grievously afflicted on account Of the ex.
hibtion Of "log cabins" and now their
sensibilities are painfully shocked at
"Whig songs" But this mockery of re.
ligion will not disturb their compacency
no. this is a "Whig lie!'--Jones6or.
ough TENNESSEE Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12

MIssouRI.--The last 81. Louis New
Era says that at the late election in
Missouri the Locofocos were run so close
ly that nearly all the "hard" candidates
were compelled, by the force OF public
opinion, to renounce their fond devotion to
the general ticket system, TO the odious
currency bills, and to unequal representa-
ton, and come out for the liberal meas
ures of State policy that have been advo.
Gated by the Wings for years past. This
is great triumph, and should encourage
the Wings to persevere in their efforts to
redeem that hitherto benighted State from
the shackles Of Locofocoism. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12
HARrra's FERRY RAILROAD BRrpc

HARPERs FERRY RAILROAD BRIDGE.-
We regret to state that about 5 O'Clock
yesterday morning while burtien En-
CINE, without any Iading attached, was
passing over the Rail Road Bridge at
liarper's Ferry, one Of the spans Of the
Bridge gave way, and with the Englne
and men employed upon il. fell into the
bottom of the River. Provdeniially no
person was killed and but one man slight
" injured. We Learn that within month
past this Bridge has been particularly ex-
ahmed aud thoroughly keyed up and ad.
justed, and that only within few days il
has undergone the usual inspection fire..
quently made Of all the Bridges on the
line Of the road. During the previous
day eigh, locomotives with trains OF ton
mage and passengers-and only the night
before three of these engines with heavy
trains of passed over the Bridge
without the slightest indication Of weak
ness.
The officers ofthe Company, with tae
requisite means 20 repair the injury
promptly, have proceeded to the spot,
and until the result of their examination
is known, it is impossible 10 conjecture
the cause which led to the accident
Bali. Amer. Sept. 6.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12

OFFICE or THE BALTIMORE AMERICAS.
SeDtppthet o Ia1A


FLoUR,-owing to the interruption of the re-
eeipts by the Railroad, snd the small stocks on
hand, holders of Howard street Flo or are very
firm at 81, l2 i-2 and but little could be had at
tina, rate. On Saturday several hundred barrels
City Mills Flour were sold al 81 ,06 a and g. 12A .
10 day sales of 1000 bbls. were made DIT s4,l2 -,
but most hoidefssTe unwilling sell that Pr ice,
as the stocks are small and the mills doing very
little work.
GRAIN The receipts of Wheat are small -
We quote good to strictly prime red at 90 IS
cents and ordinary to good at 20 80 cents, We
qaote good to prime white Wheats at 81 90 cts.
lot of very superior family -four white sold to
day at 100 cents. We quote white Com at 40a
Al cents. and yellow at "A a IS cents Sales Of
Oats at 90 q cents.
BAcoS.-Good Bacon continues In rcanes,-
prime Western assorted S l.4n5l-2 cts Sides
5 5l4 cts; Shoulders 4 10 cts; and Hams
6 a7l2 eta.
WHisKEY There is rather more Inquiry
Sales ofhhds. continue 20 be made 80 cents and
OF bbls. at % cents
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12

A CHANGE OF TuNE.--For three years
past our opponents have charged those
who voted for General Harrison in 1910
with having been "bribed," .bought,"
and led to the POLLS while "drunk. -
They have now changed their tune, and
are coaxing those whom they thus SLAM
dered back to their ranks. Their honey.
words come too late, especially as they
have not yet re,racted that Ids, 900 Amer
lean freemen were purchases like sheep
in the shambles, and were made beasty
drunk with hard cider.--U. S. GareHe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-12

A CALCULATION WITH A "BUT."-
The opposite side of the medal is now be-
fore US, and we are "inclined" to read its
inscription as follows: For Polk and Dial
las-Mane 9, New Hampshire 6, New
Jersey 7, New York SO, Pennsylvania
80, Virginia II, S. Carolina 8. Georgia
10. Alabama 9, Mississippi 8, Louisiana
8, Tennessee ID, Indiana IL. Illinois 5,
Missouri 6, Michigan 5, Arkansas s.
making 100 votes, l3s being The majority.
We are "inclined" to think that we stand
the better chance for Ohio, (23 votes, J
particularly since the Captain has with
drawn, and his friends will be united with
us. We win not even abandon North
Carolina or Connecticut TO the Coons.-
BUT WHILST WE PUT FORTH
THIS CALCULATION, WE MUST
BEG NO MAN TO BET A CENT ON
OUR INFORMATION.-Richmon En-
qa,er.