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The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
Yours, &C.,
Pottsville, April l3, 1874"
PERILOUs BALLON ADVENTURE.
j. P. CREANE.

BALLOON LOST AND FouND-We learn from the
Holidaysburg Register, that Mr. John Wise, The ihre-
Did aeronaut, made an ascension from that place on Sat
urday, the 4th inst, in the Vesperus, and met with
most perous and thrilling adventure The ascension
was made in the midst of storm. 1t was with the
greatest difficulty that the process of imitation could be
performed and the network during the process, gave
way about the top Of the balloon. AT the time Mr..
Wise cut the rope, bulb as large as hogshead pro-
truded through the ruptures Of the netting The baon
took Northerly direction and assembled 1000 feet when
encountered violent gale from the West, swinging
tito and fro and cracking the network at every surge.
Mr. Wise, in his account says his heart began to sick
en- at The idea oflang away from the balloon at that
height. He resorted TO the expeden of throwing the
weight ofhis body upon the valve rope. This necessa
riy opened the valve to its full extent and must
bring the machine 10 the ground. But the velocity Of
the wind (beng at the rate Of about fifty miles per hour
carried him l6 miles before he reached terra fma Mr.
W. threw out his anchor, but it caught against fence
and broke the rail- Mr. W. then attempted 10 jump
from the car into ploughed field, but the ballon rose
with violent SURGE and he caught by one Of his
legs in hitch Of the rope. He grasped the drag rope
and held on in inverted position until the balloon
dashed him into high tree. He took hitch TO limb
of the tree and then endeavored to excate his Leg the
tree bending ready 10 break by the tossing Of the balloon
and he only succeeded in getting clear by drawing off
his boot which he lost in the car. The squalls increa-
ed in violence snapped the rope which held the balloon
to the tree and in few moments dashed out of sight
| the car keeping it in tolerable trim.
The following paragraph from the Catski IN. W
Recorder shows where the balloon went TO- and the ra-
pd rate it must have been driven to have reached that
place on the same day
| "Who has LOST a BmllOOn?'-On the evening Of the
ith inst balloon aghted on the premises of the Rev.
John P Van Valkenbaugh, OF Lexington, in this coun-
ty. The car which was attached 10 the balloon con-
taned ladys basket, in which was quantity CT cake
a small bottle, tin cup, and several papers printed al
Holidaysburg, Pa, dated May A, 1874 Attached to
the basket was paper, upon which was written John
Wise, Philadelphia. The balloon was of size re-
quiring about six hundred yards OF silk"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
Whigsery Defending the COFFIN HAND
RTTT,S.

The Jefersonian of Mansfield, the organ Of the fed
eral candidate for Governor has been driven, by the
scorchng articles of our friend Glessner of the Banner
into defence of the celebrated coffin handbills which
Mordecai Barley peddled in 1923. These handbills
charged Gen. Jackson with being cod-blooded and de-
berate murderer, and were filled with low doggrel poe
try, and base fasehoods against the hero of New Or
leans The Banner says;
"The federal paper of Mansfield, knowing their par
ty cannot shake off the fact that Mordecai Barley their
nominee for Governor brought with him. on his return
from Congress, large quantity of coffin handbills to
circulate among the people of Rchland TO excite their
sympahes against Gen. Jackson, thus justifes the act
in last weeks paper
'The Coffin handbills contained nothing more than
ue account of historical fact Whether the six mill
tia men who were shot with their ccffins beside them
were properly executed under the authority of MARTA
law, 1t is not necessary to discuss.
Well since we have got one admission out of them
in regard to those coffin handbs will they deny anoh
fact--ha after circulating quite number and find
ing they were making friends by scores for the Old He
ro, they suppressed the balance on hand by privately
casting them 10 the flames, and inercepting all they
could find in circulation. There are, however yet
number of these choice memenos in the hands of cti-
zens of this county, the favors of Hon. NJ Barley the
coons won't shrink back in horror should any of the
handbils, with sic black cc6ins rise UP like Banquo's
ghost, before their eyes,"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
GREAT CRY AND LITTLE WOOL.

The official returns of the number OF Delegates at the
great Ratification Convention held at Baltimore last
week, shows that there present. in all, TITO only
instead of 4OOOO," as claimed by certain whg edi-
tors.-New Haven Register
The scarcity of scoOz is easily accounted for, as the
Delegates were Clays rhue "Charleys," and not his
BLACK ones proving the truhof the remark of the Far
mer of Ashland when he said:
"y gentleman will not alc'o us to hare black slavcs
they must they ltwhdvs whi'e ones; for WE CANNOT CUT
ovRFiREwooD AND BLACK OUR SHOES. AND HAVE oUA
WIVES AND DAUGHTERS WORK IN THE
KITCHEN
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
BLOODY DUELs-EXCITEMENT!

We learned verbally yesterday from N. Orleans that,
when that boat passed Vicksburg the greatest excite
ment prevailed there. Thomas S. Robins had abused
the Hon. S.S Prehtiss in his absence and Judge John
J. Guion, Ppnttss partner took it upa duel ensued
on Monday molning last-wih pistols-Guion was
MORALLY wounded in the bowels After this heseconds
ofthe parties met in the street and quareed when one
of them drew pistol and shot the other dead Prem
iss arrived on Monday evening from New Orleans at
Vicksburg, and on hearing what had happened, imme-
dately challenged Robins and they were to fight on
Tuesday morning. The people were betting when the
Franklin left that Prentiss would be killed The great
est excitement prevailed Prenss has fought two dues
with Gen. Foote, and shot him both times
P. S. Since writing the above we learn that it was
Robins second that was killed in The street, by Chiffon
the second Of Guioh-BaN. Rep.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
THE AMEaICAN PUBLIC.
Permanent Express from Bosom ON the arrival
ofevery steamer faom England.

Permanent Express from BOs oh ON the arrival
of every Steamer faOm England.
We are happy TO announce to the American Public
hat we have made permanent arrangements Tor year
come to run an Exclusive Overland Express from
Boston, on the arrival of Every British Mail Steamer
at that port from Liverpool with all the foreign nielli-
gence for the use OF the office of the New York Herald
andthence to be circulated over the country, most gen
orally day in advance Of the United States Mai
and ofevery other paper of New York.
During the present year, we have given the public
ample evidence Of our enterprise and success in this re-
spect, and no means shall be left undone to carry out
the design to its fullest extent We have beaten the
whole New York Press about t,rerc or fourteen times
in that period, and we shall endeavor to do so again.
Our reasons for entering upon this extensive enter
prise are many and cogeut
The present year will be uncommony full of events
in Europe calculated to affect the commercial religious
and political affairs OF this country The cotton, corn
money, and other markets of England and France with
the movements in commercial conventions are all
full Of interest. The progress of Irish Repea-the dis
position TO be made of OConnel-and The action of the
British Government on the banks and currency are
qually so The avidity to receive intelligence on all
hese subjects in the metropolis, and throughout the
south and wes great and increasing withthe increase
oftrade, speculation and business here.
On the other hand, the United States Post Office De-
partment has become helpless and inefficient OF late,
that private enterprise must aid the circulation of
useful intelligence at the earliest moment otherwise the
honest commercial public will be placed at the mercy OF
private expresses, run for private speculation From
the vast patronage given 10 the Nc7o York Herald by
generous public enabled 10 establish at our own
expense such an express as we have indcatedsoeyfor
the benefit anduse of the whole public andforhe further
circulation -four paper, and its early communication
of all important news.
The newspapers throughout the country with which
we exchange, and all those of any that desire an ex
change, are requested publish this announcement in
conspicuous part in their several papers, and they shall
receive more than equivalent in the early Extras and
news from this office, which will on almost every prac-
tcabe occasion, be one day in advance of every other
paper, as well as ofthe United States Mail.
PROPRIETOR OF Neno York Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
For the Democrat.
"THE LUTHERAN STANDARD"-BLOWN
SKY HIGH!

"THE LUTHERAN STANDARD"-BLOWN
SKY HIGH!
We have heard that exertions have been made--and
influences now in operation to the office of
the Lutheran Standard" from this town to GAINESVILLE,
and are told that is creating much excitement among
the patrons Of that valuable print 1t would seem that
the elements themselves participate in the excitement
for on Wednesday Of this week about II o'clock copy
of the STANDARD" was taken up by slight wirlwind
and was carried in gyraions, above the houses in a
Westward course when it had ascehded 10 the height
of Two hundred feet it had the appearance of paper
kite sailing on the wind the gyrations had ceased and
seemed to float higher-higher till at length veerng to
the North had the appearance of "a bright particular
STAR and finally disappeared in direction due north
wardy from town, it had ascended beyond the angle Of
vision! What the solution of this omen may be we
will not pretend TO say but ofths are confident thai
no political paper now at least printed in this county
has venured highly into the celestial regions
We hope observations will be taken and that if th
stray Lutheran" should again be discovered its where
| abou, may be made known to the public. We shall
thereby learn at least in what course the current Of ih
air proceeded Some Of us are curious 10 ascertain
| whether il set towards GAINESVILLE or not.
STARGAZERS.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
Silver,
Gold
$4,000
1,23s,0OO
$l.318.O0

The New Orleans Courier says this is ian un-exam-
pied and most astonishing amount in a single month!
and nearly the whole Of it from foreign coins introduced
into this port for the purpose Of purchasing the products
of the Valley of the Mississippi Too much praise can
not be awarded to the aanted officers of the Mint for
the great industry they have exercised in turning out
such vast amount Of coin in so short space of time,
with their limited means. We hear that the coner has
made several valuable Improvements in the machinery,
which have greatly iaclatedhe work, and been very
efficient in procuring the surprising result
"Here is one million three hundred and seventy eight
thousand dollars, coined at one branch min in thirty
days. Atthis rate in one year more bank notes will be
rare in louisiana, as sncw-hakes in midsummer. But
we must swear TO keep away the PAPER MISTs. Let us
have no more shin pasters! no National Bank Should
Mr. Clay succeed in establishing National Bank, the
reign of pasers will be restored and then adieu tc
hard money and Benon's currency"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
THE BOND.

Why don't the coons in Congress cancel the Bond
which now restraints The "Mi Boy" to keep the peace
or subjects him to the payment of IS OOOl 1t is uukind
TO keep him in this restraint Mr.. King has gone to
France, and therefore can't be reached by Clay shot
Randolph and Kremer and Marshall are dead-Graves
killed Ciley for himand Wise is one ofthose danger
Gus customers that gallant Harry would rather specify
with an exchange Of soft words than an exchange Of
cold lead and young Brent is satisfied with having bran
ded him with perfdy and posting him as coward!-
Cancel the Bond, dear coons--let passion take heI
range.-ERG
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

gTA paper down South tells story of Mr.. Clay's
making the following announcement while delivering
speech in one of the Southern cities: 81 am requested
to state that Immediately after the adjournment of this
meeting, there will be horse race Just back Of the
Court House, two mile heats, for purse ofthree hun
dred dollars two nags entered and some prospects of
another.---I hope you will all be there"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTYRUINED.

By the last foreign arrival we perceive that the Rep-
erend Sidney Smith, an English Clergyman denounces
the democracy of this country as loco focos Since the
pampeed clergy of England have got to calling us nick
names, surely we are ruined! How ready are the En-
glish wings 10 catch up the slang of the American
whgs and this is not the only thing in which they agree
statesman,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

VERIFIED. Matthew Lyon, who was imprisoned
under old John Adams for opposing FEDERALISM after
his release declared that "whoever should live fifty
years would find the federasts to be pretended admirers
of Jefferson and Republicanism" The prediction is
fully verified. N9hing is more common than to hear
the strongest federal wings declare that they are "good
democrats"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

forty one before US two of the Justices Of the Peace ol
the county of Washington, of the District of Columbia
personally appeared Henry Clay and Willis Green and
severaDy acknowledged themselves to owe the Unite,
States Of America hat is to say, that said Henry Clay
five thousand dollars, and the said Willis Green eacl
to be respectively levied Of their bodies goods an
chattes lands and tenements, TO and fol use OF sait
United States, ifthe said Henry Clay shall make de-
fault in the performance Of the conditions underwrit
ten.
The condition Of the above recognzance is SUCH that
il the above named Henry Clay shall keep the peace Of
the United States against all persons and particularly
towards William R. King then this recognzance shall
be void, otherwise of full force and virtue IN law
Acknowledged before us,
B.R. M0RSEL, J, P.
w. THOMPSON, up.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

"TO THE CLAY CLUB
OfPosve that holds its meetings at the house OF Dan
iel Hill.
GENTLEMEN Having been, on the 24h ult., uneX-
pecedy and TO my SURPRISE elected Vice President OF
your Club Justice to myself and the principles which
Ihave espousei and now espouse demands an express
ion of the manner in which became associated and
a statement of some of the causes which prompt me to
decline what the Clay Club may have intended as an
honor Having been present at yourmeeting as spec
tator (or is not surprising hatwhere rou and riot are
curious observers congregate) without having been con-
suited and without having been subscribed TO your
creed, heard myself announced as your Vice Presi-
dent decline the office on account of the manner in
which it was thrust upon me- and on account ofhe mo-
tives which, believe actuaed the Club in electing
decline because am not, nor will be identified with
your party cannot join your party cannot coun-
enance your ribaldry and humbug. I'm too old and
tried democrat to be bribed with bubble, and too
"wide awake" TO be caught IN coon trap With in
finite pleasure assure the fraternity Of coons that there
is no coon here 'no how"
Yours, &C.,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
AIARAMA SENATOR

A chair has been instructed purposely for Mr. Lewis
in the Senate Chamber that is large enough for
two men, weighing each lsO pounds TO set side by side
II we mistake moi, Mr. Lewis weighs over 400 pounds,
and every inch of him is said to be clever.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

A RUINED sTATE.-Bahk paper being wealth
according to whg ethics of course it follows that every
Bank pa per dollar destroyed is just much loss to the
wealth OF the country Therefore Georgia is in fair
way of being ruined-the hand OF vandalism is upon
her The Constitutionalis says ofthe Central Bank:
"We learn from Milledgve that the sum of SlSl ,2l6
in bills ofthat Bank was burned on the 4h inst by the
officers OF the institution"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

GALL THE DEcENcY. Bear, the black guard, who
acts as Mr. Clays jacka, stated in hotel at Peters
burgb, Va on the 18th ut, that 'evey democrat is
rogue"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

A newspaper in Arkansas says it has over four hun
dred Chocaws and Cherokees on its subscription list
some Of whom are contributors.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

ASTONISHING CoNDEscENsoN. Clay lately
avowed that "he had hOhsrVhO soas bred mechanic,
and the whig papers are amazed at such astonishing
frankness
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

II The Washington correspondent of the New
York Post says "GoV. Shannon is still hele, and will
not leave for Mexico for some weeks, and perhaps not
at ALL"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

JUST So-Mr Graves, the man who murdered Jona-
than Cilly Of Maine, in consequence Of challenge
written by Henry Clay has been addressing the wings
OF Philadelphia in favor Of Mr FrcInghuysen. Gin
En-
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
A true copy,
", BRENT, Cl'k.

Attest, w. BRENT, CIR
In conclusion the committee woudreport the follow
ing opinions entertained of Henry Clay by his ustri-
Gus contemporaries. They form part OF sentimental
history, and are appropriate for badges, Nnasts &C.
JdcksOns Opinion of Mr. Clay.
"Under such circumstances, how contemplate does
this dcmagoge appear when he descends from his high
place in the Senate, and rOams about the country real
ing SANDERS uron the HUing and the dcad."-[Andrew
Jackson.
Wtbstcr's Opinion of Mr.. Clap.
"Henry Clay has too many heresies about him to ev-
er gain my support" ."-[Danel Webster.
.Je6erwn's Opinion of Nh. Clay
"Heny Clay" said Mr. Jefferson, is merely asplen-
did orator. without any valuable knowledge from exPe
rience or study, or any determined public principles,
founded in political science, either practical or theore
cal"-A[ Jefferson.
Harrisons Opinion of Mr.. Clay.
'Iwill do my duty even if Mr. Clay is to be bene-
fitted by it, from whom have experienced only @agen
erous eatme in requital for years Of deUOted serree"
-[Harison
iR0ndo,pts Opinion Of Mr.. Clay.
"He s highly talented yet utterly corrupt, and snks
and shineslke arotten mackerel by moon-ligh'-John
Randolph.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
cLAY,s PROSPECTS in PENNSYLVANIA

Read the following from Old Pennsylvania. The
Key Stone is true as steel against blue-ght federal
ism.
FIRST GUN FROM WESTERN PENNsYL-
VANlA.
The Fayete Genius Of Liberty records glorious
Democratic triumph achieved at the recent municipal
election in Unionown. On Friday the mail brought
the news of the Federal nominations at Baltimore, On
Saturday long glowing accounts of the eooHven'ion oil
ratification were received On Sunday (accordlng 10
the example set by Mr. Clay himself in his eleconeer-
ing ravels) the delegates returned from Baltimore,
flushed with himiaginary triumph. On Monday (MayU
followed the election for borough officers. The coons
had selected as their candidate for Chief Buges the
President of the UniOntO'cn Clay CH6, withal clever
and popular citizen. Uniontown being stronghold
Of whiggery and having at the last Presidential eec
ton given 90 majority for Harrison, they expected to
achieve an easy victory But mark the result
BuRGEss.--John H. Deford (dem.) l3l
William Bailey (coon) IL"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
TPhilada. Times,

MASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE
Joseph Jordan In Chancery, Tus. Co. Ohio.
Jesse Burr Bof 9 Common 20 Pleas t Of IS said i'd county
sitting in Chancery, made June term
1872 shall offer for sale at the door of the Court house
on Monday the 10th of June, at o'clock p. M. Lot
Number 80 in the town of Port Washington, in said
county. GEO. w. CHAPMAN
Mays 1944-ts. Special Master Comr'
CHANCERY SALE.
DeardOrff ct al In Clancery, Tus. Co. Ohio
Collier snd T us o%n6n Pns Of Rs es"
was county, in Chancery sitting in
this case shall offer at public sale at the Court House.
on MONDAY the 10th day OF June next, at o'clock
P M. the following Real Estate to wit Lot number Al
in the town OF Dover.
B. M. ATHERTON. ,
May 9, 1874 H. 4w. Master Comr
CHANCERY SALE.
Robert Mcdowell In Chancery Tus. Co. Ohio,
John Cough, ct. al. BcOur Of Common % Pleas of Of
| Tuscarawas county in Chancery
sitting in this case shall offer at public sale at the
Court House, on MONDAY the 10th da of June next
at o'clock P. NJ the following Real Estate % wit Lot
B. M ATHERToN.
| Master COm't.
May 9, 1874. 174w.
CHANCBRY. SALE.
Noah Clouse } BY, order of the Court Of Common.
vs. Pleas of. Tuscarawas county Ohio,
Geo. Deardor EEshalofef for sale, at the court house
in New Philadelphia in said county, on the 25th day
of May ls4A Lot No 2i6 in said Town of New Phila-
delphia. B. NJ ATHERT0N,
Master CO'p'r IN ChGncery.
CHANCERY SALE.
James Pearson, ! BY order of tbe Court OF Common
VS. }Peas Of Tuscarawas county Ohio
VIM. Parish. shall offer for sale, at The Court
7 m in iha
day Of May 1874, Lot No lSof Section in township
oil Range9, il said county containing lC0 acres.
B. Nj. ATHERTHN
Ma''1 Com, in Cban: sry
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Democratic majority

Democratic gain 1Oe This is an auspicious Open
ing of the campaign in Western Pennsylvania, which,
we trust will be followed up by corresponding zeal and
activity. Union.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23
THE "HARD" TIMES.

The coinage Of the the New Orleans Branch Mint,
during the late month Of April has has been as fol-
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-23

LLaD and OrdeT MEMS BdehT.
~ proho1nce the member, whoever he may be- A
RAsE and INFAMOUS CALUMNIATOR, A
BASTARD ard A LIAR; and if he dare unveil him
self and avow his name, will he'd him responsible, as
as here admit myself to be, to all the laws which gov
ern and regulate the conduct ofnen Of honor.
H. CLAY"
MIR. CLAY was then Speaker Of the House Of Repre-
sep,atyes, and it was from that high station that he
thus hurled defiance al the lawof God and man. shock
ing all the moral and religious feelings Of this great ma
ton.
Another
"Tne Senator from Alaqana has compared me to
glairtbat Blairs character is equal to mine That is
,alse--it is slanderous, base false and COWARD
1.Y declaration and the Senator knows X TO be So"
This was directed to Senator King [now Minister to
Fr,pcel and was used for the purpose OF provoking
duel and was designedy made so strong that it could
not fail of producing the desired effect challenge
,vos - EN-, WHICH CLAY PROMPTLY ACCEP-
TED AT this stage Clays friends, to prevent the in
tended murder entered complaint to the police court oil
washington City, and he was put under bonds IN the
.nm Of 6pe thousand dollars 10 keep The peace The fol-
lowing is copy Of the bond:
UNITED o's,,.,, sr.Trs :, 2, e,a,G;s ASssIe' wit
Rsh remembered, that on the !entb day Of March, in
~. vs,, orour Lord sne thousand eight hundred aud
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Now read this, from the POttsvle Democratic pa