The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-10-10
From the Madisonian.
BRITISH G0LDs

OASAA AF|AA OOAOt
few days ago we stated that British gold had been
used to procure opposition in this country TO the annex
alton of Texas; that Texas, ii not annexed would be
constrained TO admit British manufacturers free of duty
and that of course, the Wings received the money, as
they alone oppose annexation But the last New York
Courier and Enquirer most dsingenously garbles oul
remarks statiGg in substance that the Madisonan ad
ms that the Democrats have received British gold fo
The benefit of free tradel The Democratic party, with
majority of seventy in Congress have refused 10
peal the existing tariff then, henceforh let them not be
called free traders They are in favor of Revenue
| Tariff with incidental protection which is just the
thing that Great Britain would not pay for
But as the expenditure Of foreign gold in this country
for the promotion llhe election OF Mr. Clay, or for the
prevention ofhe annexation OF Texas stand prepa
ed with evidence 10 prove that such expenditure has
been made. We can name the individuals who recei-
we'd the money, and we can tell nearly the amount re
ceived. u.. &
When the Wings again desire 10 make capital out Of
the charge bat the Democracy Of this country is paic
by England for advocating free trade doctrines let them
First procure some evidence OF the fact-le them have
Witnesses 10 identity the individuals who received the
oreign pay Since the "ROarback forgery" they will
never again be believed without they can furnish srons
proofs ID support Of their allegations.
Bul What is the political character ol this Mr Webb,
who aeserS that the Democracy receives foreign pay
and says mofeyer that qre admit it, which is false
the assertions Of Lucief-~hat we say, is his standni
as an honest editorl Did he receive 52 000 Blis
money from the British Bidde- Bank? Has he not now
Just relurnedftom England, as Disbursing Agent Gen
eral, absolutely loaded down with British gold? VIZ
know mol that he has been trusted with the disposition o.
shilling but nevertheless such an assumption has
more probability about it, and would be- less audacous
than his broad assertion that admit Briish gold to
have been received by the Democracy, when we have
uniformly maintained the very reverse r
1t was six months ago that The Wings first declared
that free trade fund had been raised in England 70
electioneeriug purposes in this country, Then the
went so tar as 10 designate new free trade journal
which thy asserted had been established by that fund
We allude to the New York Republic and as that pa
per is sailing under Clay coors and the Britis
Aristocracy desire the election OF Mr. Clay,
disposed to deny the charge thus specifically made te
the Wings against themselves.
Thedebts Of the States are held principally by Brs
capitalists and have been brought by them for about
cents in the dollar on an average. They well afod
give 25 cents in the dollaro get par value for thei
claims so that they may realize rs in the dollar to
that which cusl them only so cents There being up
wards of 5000 900 Of these dehs the British wonl
clear $500O0O0O after expending as many millions tr
secure the election ofMr. Clay.
Mr.. Clay is for another Biddle Bank, and the as
sumption Of State debs-Mr Polk is in opposition tc
him, and will double distance him.
SHIP--BoARD SCENE-THE FIRST OATH
"My lads, said Captain when reading his order
to his crew on the quarter deck To take command of
ship .there is one law am determined TO make, AM
shall insist upon its being kept indeed it is fave
ask of you and which, as British officer expec
will be granted by a crew OF British seamen. Wha
say you my lads are yoa willing 10 grant yoar nev
Captain one iavor?p
SAY, ayl" cried all hands, cet's know what it is
sir"
"Wel my lads" said the Captain, ait is this, tha
you must allow me to swear the first oath in the shiE
No man on board must swear an oath before do an
determined to have the privilege Of swearing the fir.
: oath on board. Whatsay YOU my lads? will you grar
me this iavor2p The men startled and stood for INC
ment quite al loss whatiosay "They were taken,
says one, "all aback" "They were brought up;a say
another, 'all standing" The Captain reiterated "Nov
my fine fellows, what do you say; am | to have th
: pnTeligc Of swearing the FIRST oath on boardl9 Th
appeal seemed so reasonable aud the manner Of Ii
Captain so kind and prepossessing lba:a generalbu
/ ofthe ships company announced.
cay ay sirtpwih the accustomed three cheers. TIL
effect was good, and swearing was wholly abolished
:, sthe ship.
: Mr.. CLAY STILL UNDER BONDS, =.
4 The statement made by some oi tbe papers,a fe