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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26
The UNITED STATES SENATE.


Snce it is known lhat we are to have a
Democratic President after the 4th Of
next March, there is considerable anxiety
TO know what will be the numerjcAl
strength of parties in the next Congress.
1t is not doubled that there will be ma
iorily ofDemocrais in the House Of Rep
resentalives, but thera is uncertainty with
regard 10 The Senate. By the political
complexion Of the Legislatures which are
Hsxt 10 elect Senotors, the chances APP
paar rather in favor ofthe wings. Eigh'
teen OF the present democratic members
Of the Senate hold over, and sixteen whig
members. Vermont and Connecticut
have each elected another whig member,
and Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New
Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, TSnnes.
SO aud Delaware will each sIecl whig:
which will increase The number Of wkigs
to 26-just half The Senate. A demo.
crat is elscled in Mississippi; and Maine,
New York, Pennsylvania, Missouri. Ar.
kansas and Michigan will each elect aus
Other-making 25 democrats. Virginia
has also 10 elect a member. A majority
Oflhe Legisloture Of the SthO are whiG,
but il is said that some Oflhe whig mem.
bers are pledged ts vote for democratic
u. S.senator. Whether this be correct,
or if il be correct, whether there ara C.
nough such 10 elect democrat or nor,
we canno, say. If a democrat shOuld be
elected, il would make tio, and theVice
Presidan., who presides over the Senate
having the casting vote. would give the
domOcra's majority. But il Virginia
elects Shig that party will have an
undisputed majority uun Iowa and Flor.
ida are admitted into the Union as States
and send on their four democratic SsnA-
tors, which they will soon do
The following paragraph, relative to
This subject, we take from the Cincuns i
Gszstie, whIg paper.
"I,is general impression that the
Wings have secured majority of the
Senate beyond. dispute. Not so. Even
that is not certain. We have now seven.
Teen members of The Senate. Ten more
are required TO make a majority. Where
are they to come FRONT Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, NswJe'scy, Delaware Ma.
ryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio and lt-
diana. Failure in any one OF lheseSlSteS,
would leave the Seuale equally balanced
between the i've great parlies--A TIE II
will be seen, therefore, that ths whigs
are not ceran of majority in The SEN
ate, in the preseAl condition Of the Union.
But if we elect these Senators, there are
The new SIatss of Florida and lowe, with
constitutions ready formed, demanding OF
Congress admission into the Union, accor
ding TO compact. II admitted, they will
add four locOfoco Senators to the nambsr
already in The body, and leave the Wings
in . minority. Will these States be kop,
oUtH We have little expectation Of it,"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26
ILLINOIS.

This State is net all heard from. The
returns received indicate that the Stale
will give from 5000 to 10000 Off ma
jority for Polk.
MISSISSIPPI.
This State, as far as heard, gives an un.
expected strong democratic vote. The
Nashville Union estimates the majority
for Polk at 10000.
LOUISIANA.
The Cincinnati Enquirer says-"This
State is given UP by The whig press 10
Polk"
GEORGIA.
In the fifty counnes heard from, there
is whg gain Of $50 since lheState elec.
ton, when there was democratic ma.
jority of about $500. II tho remaining
counties go as they did then, Folks ma
jorty in tho State will be about 5000.
NORTH CAROLINA
Has doubtless gone for Clay by about
1000 majority
WARE
Gives Clay about $50 or 300 MAORI
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26

NATIvEIsM,-The Cincinnati Gazette
publishes prospectus OF the = Cinciana,i
Daily American R'puhI can" which is TO
be started on the FIRST si December, 10 sd-
VOOaiS the PrOscrpfiVe and pnti American
doctrines of The Native Amsric, A. par~
~.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26
Mr.. CLAYA PRoPnr1

When Mr. Clay heard Of The uomius-
tion of Mr.. Polk At Baltimore he oxclaim-
ed sin the parlsnce" of the times, shea,
sgain, by Cd" We've looked in the
book, since the election, aRd find it lust
so. "Best again!" yes, that is the word.
Siatosmau.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26

ASSISTANT POsT MASTER GEEERAL.-
Dr. Miller. of Columbus, Ohio, has been
appointed by The President, second assis,
'an' Post Master General. ia place Of J.
W. Tyson, Esq. resigned.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26

Polk will get The 8 electoral votes of
Alabama, and the 8 Of Arkansas, which
will make bis vote l7O-32 more than
are necessary 10 elect him-withOul
Tennessee.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26

TIE POPULAR VoTE.-The exa CT ma
;oyilies In the different States are not YET
known, but there is no doubt that Polk
has e majority Of from 80 900 10 $4,000
Of the popular vote in the UdiOB.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26

A PATRIaT REWARDED. DIR. Nslses
one Of the Patriots who attempted 10 or
tain Independence fer the Csnadas, hs.
been elected to 'he COlORial ParliG.
meat'
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26
MARRIED.

o. the 10th last, BY the Rev. W. g.
Fowler, Dir. JoHN NJ. COULTER Of Clsr.
meat county, to Mss JULIA ANN, daueL.
ter "cWm. Neal Esq Of Clsrk tOwasLip
10 this county.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26
MAINE

Has NOT disappointed our expectations.
She comes in with glorious msjorities for
Polk and Dallas. The democratic maio r
~ will be- about 10000.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26
MASSACHUSETTS

Has given Clay about lS 900 majority.
This State remains true to her Hartford
Convention federalism, and there is but
little if any hope Of her ever being res
deemed.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26
TENNESSEE.

The FesIIt OfthS election in this State
is not yet certainly known. ThO whig
papers claim 1t by 50 majority for Clay.
The Nashville Union publishes a table
Of returns from nearly all the counties in
the State, (psrt Official,) which giVesPOlk
a majority Of 5. The official return" from
all the counties will be necessary TO de-
eide bow the State has gone. We will
knew in a few days.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26

o. The celebration Al HigeinsporI is
Pas'P'nsd Iill next Saturday the Both,
inst.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26
INDIANA.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Of last
Wednesday Ssys-"Wo are new Of the
opinion that we have been dePreeiatiug
the glorious democratic victory Of the
HoOsiers. The Hon. Mr.. Davis, N. G.
from that State, on his way to Washing
ton, on Saturday told as be did not be-
lisve POlk's majority would fall below
rs 900. Dsubly glorious"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26
THE STANDARD.
GEORGETOWN, NOv.26. 1914.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

The votes Of the States heard from
srand as follows.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-26

Auditors Office, Brown County, ONO.
November l9,h, 1914.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27

county, he /: 70 years Of age, he was wbe
in '76, and is still wing; he voted for Wash
ngton, jefferson, Madison, and Monroe; was
soldier is the father OF IL children, 9 sons and
three daughters; Of the sons are wing voters;
has "a grand children and 81 great grand chill
dren; 81 wing voters among them.
This is bu, faint sketch OF what the Con.
venon really was as also the procession. Some
Of the banners perhaps ere left out, there were
thirty.one in the procession, but amid such a
vast concourse Of people, and such exciting
scenes, it was impossible to get them all or TO do
justice 10 those we now present. As to the
number Of persons assembled there it is mpossi
BILE 10 say how many they numbered; they have
been variously estimated at from six TO ten thou
sand. We are Of the opinion that there were
not less than six thousand. 1t was thought BY
some that there were upwards Of three thousanc
in the procession on the first day and then The
streets were crowded on both sides. The ladie
were at the windows and doors Of their residences
and in the yards, waving their handkerchiefs Al
the procession moved along. To give SOM
idea OF the number OF the ladies and also the
enthusiasm on this occasion, we will close witt
quotation from one Of the speeches made OF
board as we returned; the speaker very happil
remarked that "if all the linen in the handker
chiefs waved by the ladies in Lexington on tina
day, was in one piece it would make an ampl
winding sheet for expiring loco focoism in tn
| United States"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27

A few weeks ago, and bu! few were willing to
believe that the leader Of the democratic ticket in
old Howard had introduced bill into the legislo.
turc to put freeman IN JAIL for offering or
receiving an Indiana, Illinois, or Virginia Bank
Note OF a less denomination than Ten Dollars;
but the fact has been proven beyond doubt, and
there is settled and righteous determination in
the minds of the people not to trust such men
with their liberties again.
Charge this Infamous currency bill upon them
the moro Infamous Tax Law-and, in short.
the whole batch Of laws passed at the last ses.
sion upon them; show their ignorance and in.
competency to the people, and call upon them
to adopt Mr.. Jefferson's rule in voting for public
officers;-"Honesty, Capabiliiy, Faithlulncss to
the Constitution"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27
THE TIMES.
WHlG PRINCIPLES.

l. A sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation.
2. An adequate Revenue with fair Protection to
American Industry.
3. Just restraints on the Executive power. en-
bracing further restriction on the exercise Of the
Veto
4. A faithful administration Of the public Co.
main, with an equitable distribution Of the pro-
ceeds of sales of it among all the States.
5. An honest and economical administration Of
the General Government. leaving public officers
perfect freedom. of thought and Of the right OF
suffrage; but with suitable restraints against i'm
proper interference in elections.
6. An amendment TO the Constitution, limiting
the incumbent ofthe Presidential Office to SINGLE
TERM.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27
STILL THEY COME =!
Can't stand Polk. Root Tea =!


The editor OF the Wabash Standard, locoio.
co paper, published at Lafayette, can't stand
Polk and Texas, and has left the party. Moth.
ing new nowadays.
The Vermont Gazette published for the last
fifty years al Bennington, and well known as the
oldest and one Of the most violent locofoco jour.
nails in the State OF Vermont, refuses 10 adhere
to the nomination Of Polk!
The Brooklin IN. W Evening Star says the
Hon. Minthrone Tompkins, late State Senator,
openly procaims his intention OF opposing Mr..
Polk, and NINE influential men, neighbors Of
Mr.. Tompkins, have come to the same conclu.
sion.
The Easton Wing says:-"A man from
neighboring county, conversing with good wing
upon the state Of politics here remarked, that he
was the youngest Of family Of Nine sons, who,
together with the father, had voted for Ven Blu.
rem but now they were ALL going for Henry
Clay, the advocate OF Protective Tariff. That's
going the whole figure.
The Editor Of the Lafayette Qa.) Standard
cannot stand Polk and Dallas. He abandons
the party. In giving his reasons for this course.
he says
TO the PRINCIPLES OF True Democracy, we
are as greatly and unchangeably attached as any
one can be, but when we see the Democratic
PARTY endeavoring to crush those divine princi-
Piles under the weight Of measure whose enor-
nifty Of injustice cannot be exceeded we prefer
to give up the lovely name Of Democracy rather
than to abandon its lovelier principles.
DJ-A reporter was sent from one OF the loco
presses in Boonville to rdcuIe the Wing Con-
vention at Lexington--but on his return he made
speech and renounced loco Poko.ism, and de-
clared his intention TO vote for the Peoples choice
Clay and Frelinghuysen.
A gentleman from Cole county also come over
10 the good cause on the trip to the Lexington
Convention, and made a speech in which he de-.
nounced Polk and Dallas.
DR.. Fort, leading loco Of Randolph county.
made speech at Glasgow on the 18th inst on
the subject Of Free Trade and turned over gen.
tleman from Galloway county, who had previous.
ly been a supporter Of the cause Of locofocopol
katism, but was convinced Of his error by the
peurile efforts Of DR., Fort against the Tariff.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27
LOUISIANA ELECTION.

The result Of the late election in Louisiana, is
most cheering 10 the Wings. The Tyler, Texas
and Polkites, all combined, could not succeed
against the efforts OF the gallant wings Of that
noble State. Their friends in every section o.
the country expected they would be badly beaten,
and in advance had yielded the State to our op.
ponents. This fact makes the victory more
cheering. As for ourselves, we had come to the
conclusion, that the Texas humbug if it could
effect anything, anywhere, Louisiana would be
the place: but we have been most happily disap,
pointed, and the result OF this election, should
stimulate the wings every where, even in How.
ard, 10 redouble their efforts in the good old cause
A united and vigorous effort will burst the roots o.
locofocoism from the soil Of Howard. Let the
wings make that effort.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27

The Boonvile Observer gives the following
sketch Of one Of the "rulng spirits" Of the late
Convention. He was standing on shed over
the door Of doggerH addressing the intelligent
democracy. The Observer says:
cat the moment Of our reaching the ground he
was discoursing learnedly on the evils that re.
suited from the U. S. Bank in the days OF the
observation-disclosures such Bank was in existencel
The fellow was probably thinking of the old
continental money and did not know that there
was any difference between it and the United
States Bank bills.l He remarked that in the
days Of Washington hundred dollar bank bill
would not buy mans breakfast, and that paper
money has been getting toorSe eUer SinCe!-At
the commencement OF his speech he introduced
himself as The Maryland corn planter" and
seemed to think himself quite an honor to his
calling. He concluded by narrating his heroic
deeds under General Jackson; and he might
have passed of for real hero but unfortunately
the next day his heroism was put to the test AS
he was splurging about with his sash and stalk
for he seemed TO be officiating as Marshal OF the
day, whether per appointment, or per intrusion,
we are not informed, young gentleman, whose
mother this hero had nsulted day or two before,
happened to come across him and gave him d
number OF most unmercilul kicks about the latter
parts which were received with due (orlilude and
submission"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27
COL. BENTON-TEXAS-MAJ. C +
JACKSON,

The Democratic Union" published at
Boonville, gives an account of the procee-
dings of the Convention held in that place
last week. We have heard various per-
sons speak of Col. Benton's Texas speech,
and it has been represented in various
lights. We presume the "Union" will be
considered good authority on the subject,
and we therefore make an extract from an
editorial in that paper, which purports to
be review of Col. Benton's speech. The
Union" says:-
ale is in favor of accomplishing the annexa.
ton OF that beautiful, fertile and lovely country,
to this model republic, and of receiving the lone
star in close communion with the constellation
rious galaxy that will in future time govern the
destinies Of the entire continent with honor to the
United States, WITHOUT A BREACH OF
PUBLIC FAITH, and if possible, witltout in.
terupting our relations of amity pih any other
nation"
Now Col. Benton's friends here cannot
subscribe to the above, because they con-
tend that the annexation of Texas, no,U
will not be "breach of faith" with any
country, and consequently, "our relations
of amity with other nations" would not be
disturbed. This is the ground assumed by
the democrats of this county; they took
this ground in their Texas meeting some
time since in this place. Maj. C. F. Jack.
son, we believe, was the author of the pre-.
amble adopted at that meeting, at which he
also made speech, and both in the pream.
bic and his speech, he took this GROUND
and the meeting, with the exception, prob.
ably, of DR.. Lowry, sanctioned it. Sc
strongly was Mr.. Jackson in favor of I'M
conditional annexation, that he was heard
to declare on the street, that he wonlG
sooner lose his right arm than vote for &
man who opposed his views. Col. Benton
opposes his views, and let us see what he
says about him. We copy again from the
Union" same article from which the above
extract is taken. II says:-
&c. F. Jackson in his speech on Thursda,
last silenced forever those who had been circula
ting the report that he was opposed to Mr.. Ben
ton, by avowing and repeating the avowa that HI
ever had been and was now the staunch friend o
Col. Benton"
Most men would have some difficulty il
putting this and that together-but we pre-
sumo it will not trouble Mr.. Jackson much
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27
LOUISIANA ELECTION!
What the Wings haze gained.


They have gained one Congressman.
They have gained five hundred votes in
another district.
They have gained in both branches Of
the legislature, and an increased majority
on joint ballot.
And they have wing majority in the
State Convention.
The election of wing to the United
States Senate next winter is certain.
In the Fourth Congressional District, the
loco candidate, at last accounts was only
two votes ahead Of the wing; we may gain
tina. district; but should the loco be elected
he will have to resign his scat in the State
Senate, and we shall gain another Wing
Senator in the Legislature-as the district
which he represents has just given wing
majority of $50 votes.
Our majority on joint ballot in the legis-
ature last year, was four; this year it is
EIGHTl
Last year we had no Representative in
Congress from that State: this year we
have one, certain-and probably two.
Hu,ra for Louisiana
~"Democrat" and "Pilot" please copy
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27
LOCOFOCO LEGISLATION. THREE PEE
CENT FUND.

1t is we'll known there was large sum Of
money belonging to the people Of Missouri which
should have been equally distributed but the
locofoco Legislature divided ii out so as to give as
much to one third Of the inhabi tants OF the State
as the other two thirds would receive. This was
done by giving an equal portion 10 each county.
Thus three hundred men in some counties receive
as much as the thousands in others. Howard
has large population, yet she receives no more
Of this fund than the smallest county in the State
This is what democracy has done 70! the good of
Howard county.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27
THE ST. LOUIS WEEKLY REvEILLE.


The first number Of this truly beautiful Week.
ly was issued on the 18th inst from the Office OF
the Daily Revele, and we hereby acknowledge
the compliment extended to US by its Editors
whose talent and sprightly efforts at wit in this.
the first number, give an earnest that they intend
in all succeeding time to render their paper one
of the most spirited and interesting papers OF the
West.
The names OF "Phazma" and "Straws" are
not unknown to many, very many Of our readers.
"Phazmas' sketches in the N. o. Picayune, are
we'll known and duly appreciated on the Mo.
River; and "Straws," ah! how we'll some OF our
young friends can boast the acquaintance of
"straws" in more ways than one: delightful
sound that, especially on hot day.
w. R. SINGLETON, Of this place, is agent for
the "Reveille."
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27

We have received No. IS OF the Extra Mir.
ror, containing Seems Of Scottish Song" with
annotations, historical and explanatory, and a
glossary Of the less familiar words, by ]. G.
Cumming. Price 12s cents
Also, No. 26, 1.-THE Prose Of the Poets," con.
tanning "The Epicurean," tale, by Thomas
Moore. Price % cents. Address Morris, Viii.
lis q Co., No. 4, Ann Street, New York.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27

The editors OF the "Piot," in noticing our
letter written from Glasgow, giving description
OF the banners, &c, of the loco focos, takes the
beginning OF one sentence and the end of
another, and puts them together, which makes a
very material difference in what we wrote. A
garbler, in literature or politics, is looked upon
by editors and writers, in about the same light a
Togue is by honcot men.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27

We are requested to say that Judge JOHN M.
FEAzLE is candidate to represent the citizens OF
Charlton county in the lower branch OF the next
general assembly OF the State OF Missouri.
We hope the people of Charlton will elect
Judge Feazle, as his known talents and long
residence in the county will enable him to prop.
erly represent them.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27

c. F. Jackson, in his speech at Boonvile, said
che ever had been and was the friend of Col
Benton. The day before the Boonvile Conven.
ton, he was asked if he would vote for Col. Ben.
tons reelection to the United States Senate, and
lie refused to answer! Two days after the Con.
venton he said he would vote for him.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27

COL Benton, it is said, il re e. elected to tho
United States Senate, and his constitute nts in.
Struct him, will vote for the unconditional annex.
alton OF Texas. We do not believe word Of
this because, in all his speeches he has Iabored
10 prove that such annexation would he q g,osv
violation OF our Treaty with Mexico, and
disgrace 10 the nation,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27

"We have nothing definite as yet from the
election in Louisiana. Pilot.
Nor will you have, until after the August cleo.
ton in this county. We have known for the
last ten days that the Wings had an increased
majority on joint ballot in The Legislature, and
had gained one Congressman!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27
For President--
Henry Clay.
For Vice President
Theodore FrelinghWysen.

Wing Candidates for Elector Of President
and Vice President of the U. S.
LIST. Dis.-TH. L. ANDERSON, Of Marion.
2nd Ds.-ROBT. WILSON, Of Randolph.
3rd. Dis.-A. w. DONlPHAN, OF Clay.
4th. Dis.-JOHN G. MILLER, OF Cooper.
5th. Dis.-JOHN S. WADDILL, OF Greene.
9th. Dis-J. RANNEY, Of Cape Grardeau
7th. Dis.-HENRY S. GEYER, OF St. Louis.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-07-27

CoNvENTIoN.-The ST. Louis New Era very
properly recommends The wings in the approach.
ing election to vote for Convention to equalze
representation, and 10 revise the Stale Constitu.
lion. Equality OF representation is a cardinal
republican principle, and it is now most grossly
violated in Missouri. There is now the most
gross and unjust inequality in the representation
of the different counties in this State, and we
now have fair opportunity to correct it. Vote
en- mass for Convention! All liberal locolocos
who are really attached to republican principles
should vote the same way. The ultras will try
hard to defeat fair and equal convention, and
will resort TO many devices 10 accomplish their
purposes; and this they will do because their pol.
icy is opposed TO true republicansm. Those
who vote against fair equality of representation
cannot be republicans.