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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-06-14
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE >
NOTICE is hereby given that at the April term
A. d. 1874, the undersigned was appointed
administrator de bonis non, Of the estate Of James
Atkinson deceased. All persons having claims
against said estate will present them duly authen-
ticated for settlement within one year. and al per-
sons indebted to said estate will make immediate
payment.
May "a, 1874
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1914.
MIR. STUART AND THE PRESIDENT

A> - S-AiNA AM lie ikfsSlDENI.
we publish in this paper, according TO pro-
mise, MIR. ParrEsoN's communication, giving his
correspondence with President TYLER on the sub
9ect OF certain statements, alleged to have been
made by MIR. STUART, in his Speech TO the Peo-
pie OF Augusta, ait their March court Of his inter
view with the President, after the Veto of the first
Bank bill
II Is Tar from our purpose or wish 10 enter into
shis controversy-if controversy it is to bc,--but
we feel compelled, in sheer justice to a personal
and political friend, to say, that Mr.. PATERSON
sas been altogether misinformed as to what MIR.
STUART did state on the occasion referred TO.
And this, we must be allowed to say, we re-
gard as exceedingly unfortunate; for. to it, is
doubtless to be referred much of the bitterness
which characterizes the Presidents answer, and
all oil the embarrassment that now lies i'm the
way OF fair understanding of the matter. We
very much question, indeed, il the facts and cir
cumstances, as detailed by Mr.. STUART, had been
correctly represented, whether Mr.. TYLER would
have ven'ured to gainsay single syllable of his
Observation-Disclosures might be their differences oil
opinion in regard to the effect Of principles agreed
upon by them as the basis of Bank bill-no,
then pending, as represented by Mr.. PATERSON
but OF one yet TO be drawn. But we leave Mr.
STUART to speak for himself.-AN we desire is
suspension Of opinion until he can be heard.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18
From the Richmond Wing.
nTn nxxyr.r

The following letter from the Hon. VIM. G..
Rives, as will be seen from Its face, was written
10 personal and political friend in Hanover: but
another gentleman having learned, in a conversa-
ton with Mr.. Rives, that he had written such a
letter. containing full expression of his views
on the subject of the Presidential Election, has
obtained copy Of the letter, with permission to
have 1t published-as the best means of satisfy
ing al enquirers, and removing all doubts, as 10
the course Mr.. Rves will pursue in the approach
ing contest.
WASHINGTON, Jan. |, 1914
MY Dear Silt seems to be now defini,ively
settled, that the country is to be called upon to
TO retract the solemn decision pronounced by il in
lolo, upon the dement's of Mr.. Van Buren's Ad-
ministrailon, and TO restore him TO power with
out solitary atonement for the past or pledge of
amendment for the future. The Indications
Whlch nave been given here, since the assembling
Oh congress, are too significant 10 be misundeT-
STOOD. The Convention at Baltimore will have
noth'ng to 90 but TO register and proclaim the e.
dict OF the Caucus in the Capitol.
In this state Of things, are we. who have so Oft
en- testified, In the face of the world our deep and
earnest convictions of The fatal and de.noralizinp
tendencies of MIR. Van Buren's whole system Of
political action, to stand aside with folded arms
and to shrink into an inglorious, had almost
said' reasonable neutrality, because of some diff
erence OF opinion on questions of public policy.
from Mr.. Clay, which wise spirit Of aiodera-
1ion' and the recognized arbitrament Of the public
VIII are daily narrowing in magnitude and ex-
tent humbIy think not.
Tine election of Chief Magistrate Of the nation,
IS one OF those vital processes, provided by the
Constitution Of the Country for the periodical re-
generation of our system, by fresh infusion into
IL, OF the elements of popular health and virtue,
In which no good citizen, unless under circum-
stances OF very peculiar character can properly
refuse 10 take part, and to the extent OF his in
hnence and example, decided and efficient part.
When the vast moral and political influence Of
the Office, well its direct attributes of posi-
tive and controlling power, considered, it can
never be matter Of indifference, or even of an
equal balance Of countervailing motives of prefer,
cnce or objection, who shall fiji it. There is al
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18

Mr.. CLAWS RoUrE.-The Wing states that \
citizen of Richmond who descended the Missis-
sippl with MIR. CLAY, writes that Mr.. Clay will
go from New Orleans to Mobe--,hence through
Macon, Milledgevilie, and Augusta, in Georgia,
TO Charleston-thence to visit Col. Preston, at
CoiumbIa-ihence by Raleigh and Wilmington
North Carolina, to Norfolk and Portsmouth,
thence by the peninsula of the Eastern shore of
Va, northampton and Accomac,) to Wilmington,
delaware. If this be correct, Mr.. Clay must
diverge from his route 10 visit Petersburg, and in
that event he will no doubt visit Richmond also
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18

the late pecuniary endorsements" They are,
indeed, the very best kind Of Banks for COM
muniies like ours, for while .hcy are capable
of alfording every accommodation necessary in
the way Of discounts, they avoid the evils of
multiplied currency. Wedo hope, therefore, that
measures will be taken to put our institution into
immediate operation. Ne expectto receive good
deal of money some OF these days from our deln-
quent subscribers, lnany Of whom have not paid
US any thing for a long ,ine,9 and il We should
happen 10 have more than need TO pay our
debts, we would like TO commence deposit.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18

Gov. PORTER sent message to the Penn
sylvania Legislatures few days ago, assigning
his reasons for refusing his signature to IA bill
Tor the prosecution of certain persons engaged
IN the ''llandy" bank transactions, which pro-
duccd quite an explosion. Amolion was made
not to enter it on the journal-and Mr. Roum-
fort, Ga dcmocrat,) moved for committee to
prepare articles Of impeachment agains, the
Governor. After warm debate, the subject
was postponed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18

We have received the second number of new
wing paper just commenced at Clarksburg, by
MIR. X. A. SoMMERvnLE, called the "Harrison
Republican" 1t is quite handsome sheet, and
promises to be valuable auxiliary to our cause
an that section of the State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18
MIR. RIVES' LETTER.

We afford our Wing friends a fine treat, this
week, in the elegant letter of Mr.. RlvEs, declaring
IN favor of Henry CLAY. it is indeed brilian,
emergence from his lcng obscurity, and will be
hailed with JOY all over the land.
3lt is said that Mr. CALuouN will also be ON short,
~ in long and able letter, dcnouncing the Polisic
ans Packed Caucus, which is to assemble in Baltimore
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18

Gov. Thomas, o. Maryland, has been bound
over to keep the peace, in consequence Of threats
made against DIR. Tyler, of Frederick. The Co
vernor's feelings are in highly irrita,ed state,
and his hostility to DIR. Tyler is attributed TO
some circumstances connected with his domestic
troubles.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18

resolution has been introduced into the Le-
gIslature of Tennessee, revoking the charge Of
" bargain and corruption," pronounced against
Messrs. Adams and Clay by that body in 1927.
This is well, but it would be better FOR the char
aeter Of the body, fit had never been made.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18
PENAIANSHIP.

Mr. WILLIAMS, who proposes 10 open a Writing
ochoo III this place, comes highly recommended both
III MS vocation and as gcntlcman.-Thosc, therefore
VINO have wish TO improve their chirography would
doubtless dowc to avail themselves of his services
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18

Mr. Rives is mt and very, ccry poor out HE
mas mnde Of U."--tichmond Enquirer.
Sill, 1t is better out than you made, Mr. En-
quirer, in trying to wheedle Mr. Rives into your
ranks!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-15
From the Weekly Dispatch.
DANCING SONG.

Dance, dance, as long as We can
we must travel through life, but why make dead
march of it?
The fine linen State may sit well upon man,
But lis pleasant, mclhinAs, just rub out the starch
of il.
Dance dance, as long ms We NAV
See the rlumes of the pine, how they dance on the
mountain;
See the floods dance while the winds pipe and
play.
See the radiant bubbIe,drops dance in the fountain
Dance, dance, lei no cynic rebel,
See The stars as for all dancing and twnkling
lis the music Of spheres that they dance well,
Ana that music is ceaseless though soft be the nk
ling.
Dance, dance, every one,
The enats round our heads dance in endless eyra
The very worlds foot it away round The sun,
Keeping up the old figure first led by Creation.
Dance, dance see the sweetrose
Bend to the blue bell in light mnuetting
Summer leaves fall when the autumn gust blows
But They dance and die merrily wildly pousetng.
Dance, dance look on the hill,
The white lilies nod. and the burnshes culver;
The beautiful waer-faos when are they still
They dance in the mill pond, they dance in The river
lance, dance, see over head,
How the clouds dance along, with their gauzy robe
streaming,
Look below, see the legion of dancers that spread
In the corn-ears that shake with their golden crown
cleaning
Dance dance, The wisp-lieht will try
With lis harlequin dancing tempt the lost ranger
The flame Of the inele- log dances on high,
To shed JOY in the household, and beacon the stran
| ger.
Dance, dance, the savage is found
Dancing in fury, in triumph, and laughter;
~ tba vIn rhNnl
Dances as rarely he's seen to dance after.
Dance, dance as long as We may.
Nature gets mp a great ballet" about us;
Her stage. room is vast so come trip it away,
For Life's Opera cannot be perfect wihoutus
ELIZA COOK.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-15

morning John went out, and found the sheep
all huddled together into corner, trembling
pilifully. lie counted them, and one was
missing. This was loss, for | needed the
wool for winter kiverlids. (There, Polly,
you've forgot the apples you're goin to pare
for the pan dowdy, now the buskins is done.
you better get them under way.)
"Well, the next night John took Rover
nov Rover was the largest dog ever see,
near about slarge as heiter, and the know
INCEST critter | ever laid eyes on. Well,
John took him out TO the pen, and told him
to watch the sheep. John III never forget
how that critter looked up in his face, and
licked his hand when he left him, Just as if he
knew what would come of il, and wanted TO
say good bye ; nor how he crouclled down
before the bars, and laid his nose upon his
paws, and looked after him solemn like
Poor Rover! The next morning John was
up arly, for he felt kind worried. He went
ont to the sheep pen, and sure enough the
first thing he see, was-( Polly, you've just
cut worm-hole into your applcs)-lhe first
thing he see, was poor Rover dead by the
bars, his head torn right open, and another
sheep gone. Johns dander was fairly up
he took down the gun, there it hangs on the
hooks took his powder-horn and bullets, and
started off tried TO coax him TO set trap,
or TO watch by the sheep pen. But John al
ways had will of his own, and was the cour-
agesl man in the town, and he declared he'd
have nothing to do with any such cowardy
tricks He'd kill the critler in broad day
light, if twas only TO revenge poor Rover
SO lie started off, He tracked the critter
about mile round by the mountain, which
in them days was covered with trees to the
very top. Poly, jist take them are ironsis,
and lay them DOVE by Ephraim's chamber
door; he'll want them in the morning.)
Well, John now missed Rover dre4dfnlly,
to seen, out the beasi-he moved along care
fully, searching into the trees-rxpeciinp he
might be down every mint. All at once he
heard the bark ripped up from tree almost
over his head, and then low, quick erowl,
and there was the Canmount list ready fnr
his spring-(my conscience, Polly, there's
that new soap all running out o. the barrel
into the cellar, | saw it had sprung leak
about supper time, and then forgot all about
it again"
Tho word "spring" had been the unlncky
association, and away she daricd to the eel
lar, followed by the faithful Polly.
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith, do finish the
story !"
"La! chld-]ohn shot him !" she Scream
ed from the foot of the stairs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-15

him, and then signing as he took another and last
look at the piece, he handed it to the poor
widow, who with joyful smile, received it from
him and fastened from the store.
In a low and very humble tenement, near the
water. was family of poor children, whose
appearance exhibited the utmost des'ltuton.--
On a cot bed near lay poor woman, i'll and
emaciated. The door opened and man in
coarse patched garments entered with wood
saw and CROSS and laid them down by the door
side and approached the bed.
Are you any better dear =! he asked in a
rongh voice, but in the kindcst tones
'No-have you found work If you could &c,
me little nourshing food, could regain my
strength.
The man gazcd upon her pale face moment,
and again taking up his saw and cross,went out.
lie had not gone far before a woman met him
and said. she wished him TO follow her and saw
some wood for her. His heart bounded with
hope and graft Ide, and hewent alter her to her
dwelling all abode little better than his own for
poverty; yet wearing an air of comfort. He
sawed the wood, split and piled it, and received
six sIillings, with which he fastened to n store
for necessaries for his sick wife, and then hurri.
ed home 10 gladden. her heart with the delcacies
he had provided.--'rill now he had had no worl;
for four days, and his family had been starving,
and from this day his wife got better and was at
length restored to her family and to health, from
state of weakness which another days contin.
uance Of would probably have proved fatal
These six shllings which did so much good
was paid him by the poor woman from the five
dollars she had received from the store keeper,
and which the sailor had paid him. The poor
woman's daughter also was revived, and ul,i-
mately restored to health; and was lately mar.
riec to young man who had been three years
absent and returned true to his troth But for
the five dollars which had been so instrumental
in her recovery. he might have returned to be
told that she whose memory had so long been
the polar star of his heart, had persisted.
So much good did the five dollar piece DE-
which Peter Chancery, Esq, so reluctantly PAID
to MIR. Lasts apprentice boy. though little credit
is due TO this legal gentleman for the results
that followed. 1t is thus that Providence offer
makes bad men instruments of good to others
Let this little story lead those who think :
small bill can stand because it is a small bill
remember how much good five dollar bill has
done in one single day--and that in paying one
bill they may be paying a series OF twenty bills
and disposng good to hundreds around them.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-15
A CONNECTICUT STORY.

The following is related as fact, having
actually happened some years since in Con-
nectcut.
A man in rather Indifferent circumstances
surrounded by large family, being entire
ly out of meat had recourse to the sheep
fold of his neighbor, IA wealthy farmer,) for
relief. The neghbor, having large flock
of sheep, did not perceive lie had lost any
until one of the finest of the flock very large
and fat, was missing, and counting his sheep
he found he had lost several. Unable to ac.
count fer this extraordinary loss, he resolved
few nights after to watch. About mid.
niyht he observed an uncommon disturbance
among the sheep by the sudden appearance
of a man dressed in disguise. Curiosity, rs
well TO observe the conduct and find him Out
induced him to lie still In the flock there
was ram with which, il seems the man was
in the habit of convcrsing, as if he had been
the actual owner of the sheep.
well Mr.. RAM said the nocturnal visi-
tant, Il have come TO buy another sheep
have you any more to sci! =
Upon which lie replied to him as in the
person of the ram: Yes, have sheep to
SELL
BY this time the owner Of the sheep per-
ceived him TO be one Of his neighbours
'What will you take for that fat welhe,? says
the purchaser. -Four dollars, says Mr.. Ram.
THAT is ii very high price, says the man /:
But as you are very good to wait on me
for pay think | will take him. We'll Mr.
RAM continued the honest sheep buyer lei
us see how many sheep have bought of you
'lf am not mistaken, says Mr.. Ram this
makes the fifth
He then went on To cast up the amount oil
the whole and after giving Mr.. Ram polite
invitation TO call on him for his pay, and
bidding him good night led the weather home
while the owner lay laughing at the novelty
Of the scene, as highly gratfcd as if he had
received ample pay for the whole.
a few nights ailcrward, when he supposed
his neoIlor was nrary ont Of mutton h,
caught the ram and tied long bag under
his neck, and placed "A piece ofpapcr be-
tween hIs horns, on which he wrote in large
letters: Ihore come after my pay. Under
this line he footed up The whole amount OF
the five sheep exactly as his neighbor had
before related he then took the ram to his
neighbours house, where he tied him near hi:
door and then went home.
When the neighbor arose in the morning
he was not little surprised to find the sheer
tied at his door, but il is beyond words to ex-
press his as'onishmen1 when he found it was
the old ram with which he had lately been
60 ing so much in mutton, with his errand
On his forehead and lhe amount of the five
few nights before in the person of the ram.
Suffice it to say, the obtained the money
and after ~ ing it up nicely IN the bag, and
tearing the paper from the horns, set the ran,
II, liberty, which Immediately ran home jing-
Cling his money, as if proud of having ac-
compished the object of his errand, to the nc
small qualification of the owner.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-15
PETER CHANCERY, ESQ.,,
AND HIS FIVE DOLLARS.
Showing the blessings that may follow the
settlement of the smallest account.
BY PROFESSOR INGRAHAM

BY PROFESSOR fNGRAHAM.
'Sir If you please, boss would like YOU to pay
this little bill to, day. said for the tenth time a
half grown boy in dirty jacket to lawyer in
his office.
The attorney at lemgth turned round and star.
ed the boy full in the face, as il he had been
some newly discovered specimen of zoology,
gave long whistle, thrust his nky fingers frs,
into one pocket and then into the other of his
black cloth vest, and then gave another long
whistle, and completed his stare at the boys
face.
'Ho, ha, hum! that bill, oh! and the legal
young gentleman extended the tips of his fingers
towards the well-worn biz II paper, and daintily
opening it, looked at it's conte,is
Hum for tapping and heel.tapping, six
shillings-for foxing, ten and six pence, and
other soundries, Ell, So your master wants
me to settle this bill, eh = repeated the man OF
the briefs.
Yes, sir, this is the nineteenth time I have
come for it, and intend to knock off at twenty
and call il half day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-15

A country paper adver,ses for n,anufac-
tnrer Of orr inal anecdotes of w ashingtor, in
cidenls of the revolution, tales Of deep and
thrilling interest, Fourth of July oraions, and
patriotic poems, and frs, rate dunnine articles
for the benefit of delinquent subscrbers.-
TO any person capable Of doing up a sai,s-
factory run of business in this line, he offers
board, clothes, privilege to spark his eldrs.
daughter as yearsof age and glass Of cider
twice week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-15
A WONDERFUL HoRsE-A rather remar

a WONDERFUL HoRsE.-A rather remark.
able occurrence transpired short distance
from this town few days ago. While two
young men, apprentices with Mr.. d. Lee,
grocer and tea dealer, in D,wsbury, were
taking a short walk down the side OF the river
Calder, their masters warehouse dog, which
was accompanying them, slrayed into an add
joining field, and on seeing an ass, which was
grazing, suddenly fell upon it, worrying il in
most ierocious manner. A number Of men
being at a short distance, and seeing the dog
likely in short time to worry the poor ass
70 death, went and commenced fierce at
tack upon the dog with hedge stakes, but
without succeeding in getting him off the ass,
which he was mutilaing in NOS, shocking
manner. A horse, belonging to Mr. Geo.
Fell, of Earlsheaton, had Witnessed these pro-
ceedings evidently under most agaHed feel
ings, and, as if conscious the poor ass must
perish unless he inlrriered, made rusl,
through the hedge, cleared OF the men who
we're lryin TO liberale the ass, and in most
furious alanner seized the dog with his teeth,
and dragged him off, and aimed several
blows AT him with his fore and hind feet, and
had not tie dog made OF, it is supposed he
would have despatched h,m in few NM
utes. When the horse had accomplished
this feat, he, with head and tail erect, pranc-
ed about the ass in "A noble and most digni-
fled manner, as II proud Of having gained a
mighty conquest, and manifested evident
tokens of pleasure, as if s-nsibly feeling that
he had done an act of brncvolence. Ar
who brhed this wonderful deed OF Mr. Fell's
horse, were powerfully struck with his evil
dent intelligence and sympathy for his fellow
bru'e.-HakefsH (Esg y Journal.