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The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
ohio Lerislat,lre---clOse Of the session.

Well the Legislature has adjourned, aftera session
oflOO days 1t closed lis session this morning abou
six o'clock and most of the members are on their road
home. There is much very much on record, that will
require serious and thorough investigation, to be sell
tied at the bar of public opinion. Afer being up pretty
much all astnight we do not feel disposed logo into
general review OF the subject today, but will attend 10 II
in due season. In consequence OF the different political
construction Of the two Houses and the federass com
ing here believing though they held power in their
hands the democrats had an ardous and delicate task to
perform and never did men bear themselves better and
never have we witnessed the close Of session where
friends parted with more good feeling more confidence
in The bright future or better convinced that their action,
as whole, was sustained by public sentiment. They
left deter mined to rally as one man. and save the State
from the grasp Of such man as Henry Clay, and its
honor from the discretion of his corVupting prnci-
pies.
The ederalists or coons as they delight to &c called
and we always like to call men by their acknowledged
names left with every symptom of confusion detection
and disaecton with one another In fact the leaders
ofthe party in the House were wholly prosrate during
this mornings session. which commenced at two hours
alter midnight They were completely in the minority,
an omnous foerunner ofhe opening the next session
Their highAopes and supercious airs of the first OF
December were not therether brag and threats were
not heard; but on every whig face might be seen the
workings of universal disquieude, and the fears OF
meeting dissatisfied and disappointed constituency
And we believe evev Thig about the State House felt
the same i'll forebodings. good many of the whig
members seemed to act as though they were scHt here
but for two special objectsgts create Banks and fg
| The Stale Printer
| 1t was true remark of Roman Consul that those
make most pledges tell the most lies and we think the
wings the real genuine inpan wings of this session.
are the men the Roman Consul had in his minds eye
| at tine time --- Ohio Statesman
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
DREADFUL AFFAIR IN BALTIMoRE-A
BOY ALMOST EATEN BY HERR DRIES
BACHS LEOPARD

DREADFUL AFFAIR IN BALTIMoRE-A
BOY ALMOST EATEN BY HERR DRIES
BACHS LEOPARD.
We learn from the Baltimore Sun of Saturday, that
during round of part OF the company attacked tc the
Front street circus hroughhe streets of the city, ac-
companied with band of music, and Herr Dresbach
with leopard from the menagere the cavacade halted
at Dix Foggs Fountain Hotel in Light street, Dries
bach, with the leopard in his arms, aghng and going
into the hotel.
After short stay, passage was made Tor their E.
gress and Driesbach bearing the animal before him,
its head crouchcdupon his right arm, came out but as
he passing from the door to the canaige boy was
either pushed from the throng the pavement or sum-
bed with his head directly against the nose Of the eop
ard and in an instant the animal darted forth his paw
seized the boy by the cheek and, burying his claws in
the flesh, drew his head into his jaws.
With an alacriy and daring that does credit to the
courage and presence of mind of Driesbach he instant
y thrust his hand into the eopards mouth and ammin9
ID down his throat all three fell to the pavement ogelh
err the leopard, however, would not release his hold
and the screams Of the boy, together with the excite
men cries and alarm of the crowd the growing OF the
animal and the startling and peremptory demands Of
Dresbach for knife, caused scene of the most lhi
ing horror and the combatants, as matter OF course
had wide ieldfor the struggle, ample scope having
been afforded them by the receding throng
Before knife could be brought, however, Driesbacl
by thrusting his hand down the leopards throat
ed in choking him sufficiently to extricaethe boys heat
when he released his own hand and lodged the danger
animal in the carriage. The boy was then takei
into the hotel, when, upon examination it was founc
thaths cheek was severely laceraed cash of abou
three inches in length having been inflicted apparently
by the animals claws and some minor wounds existet
about the scalp towards the back part of the head.
warrant was issued at the suit ofthe boys father for h
arrest of Herr Driesbach.
Latcr.-Hen Driesbach was held to bail in the sun
of $1,000 A civil action for $4,000 damages was com
menced by the father OF the boy $500 having been offer
ed and refused, to compromise the matter.-Ph! Tine
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
cT.AYAT HOME.

Mr. Clay, stays so lule at home, that We suspect he
thinks be has no "honor in his own land, but mtht
seek it elsewhere Eethis itmay there is one thing
quite certain that the recent attempts in Kentucky to
"erpaags" his "bargain and,intrgue" with old incen-
diary Adams who lie once denounced anil aferward
gave the thug fraema" without settling the adjouru
ed case of veracy" between Them, has proved to he
perfect failure history has put the iar business trans
action" between these high contracting pares-wlhthe
irrefragble truths and chain of circumstances connect
cd with the same upon her pages there to stand as IN
eternal monument political corruption.
We find the following in III. proceedings of Demo-
cratic meeting lately held in Mr. Clays State
Resolved, That we regard the union of Mr. Adams
and Mr. Clay in 1926, by which they ascended into po.
itical power and office, among the most remarkable
coalitions ever made by volenpolcal opponents and
rivals for Office and fame.
Resolved, That we cannot hold Mr. Clay excused toF
voting for Mr. Adams in violation ofthe instructions OF
the State of Kentucky by the lame apology tha"i was
choice OF evils between Mr.. Adams and Gen. jack
son. "The apology might have some we ght in it. if
Mr. Adams afterwards in his appointment Of Secretary
of State had been confnedto similar choice Of evils
whichcompeled him to appoint Mr.. Clay, rva! can
didate rival political enemy He was free and unte-
eerd in his choice, having The whole Union from which
to make selection and passing host of disn-
guished names he appointed Mr. Clay to the first Office
within his gift having few days before received the
Office of President at The hands Of MI Clay; thus verify.
ing 10 the very letter the charge made previous the
ection-that Mi. Clay would make Mr.. Adams Pre-.
sident and Mr.. Adams make make Clay Secretary Of
State.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
HORRIBLE STEAMBOAT DISASTER-F FROM
FIFTY TO SEVENTY LIVES LOST!

"On the morning of the LIST of March, about or 10
o'clock, the steamboat Buckeye ascending Red river.
in collision with the Desoto descending and the
former sank immediately-the hull cut of sight. The
cabin foated off and was towed ashore by the Desoo
From 50 to seventy lives supposed to have been lost
Red River Landing, there were dead bodies on her.
which were taken out oflhe Buckeyes cabin-2 ladies
and 3 children. The Buckeye Is said to have been
crowded with passengers many of whom were on thei
way home, after Witnessing the gathering in New Or
leans on the 22d OF February"
"On the night of the 10Th of February, the Nathan
Hale struck snag ascending Red river, about sixty
miles up and broke to pieces Immediately Total loss'
Gin. Enquirer.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
A DRUNKARD'S ARGUMENT.

We find the following anecdote of drunkard, in the
Savannah Sum-
An old bruiser was asked by certain Judge why he
persisted in the use of ardent spirits, when he re-
Piled
"You see, getup in the morning, and have pain in
the abdomen, and have 10 take small horn; and in
little while, thinking second dose will effect cure
take it. and the two get to quarrelingI then have to
send down another as umpire, this creates further dis
pute, and then have to send down jury Of twelve
and by that time ann sent down myself"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

Coon SPvsK.--A subscriber to the Columbian Reg
ister in Kentucky. on remitting pay for his paper
says:
81 do not know where shallbe at the next presiden-
tai election-nor whether shall be voter anywhere;
but if am aire though 1000 miles from the poll
or habitable dwelling, will set my hat on the near
est stump, and depOste ballot for The 'sageof Linden
rald!" if for no other reason, than as mere act Of
justice to who basely deauded Of his election
four years ago. That VOW was made the day knew
Of his defeat and by heaven III keep il"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS.

Among those that may be looked for the May Con-
vention will be of the largest and best men in Vir
gina, the largest and most splendid OK, and elegant
Clay colored coon, all from Hardy county, OF the An
cient Dominion. We learn also that many patriotic
Wings in the respective counties of Maryland have it
contemplation 10 send forward number Of choice cat
tle sheep, bacon, &C., which will be served up in such
style as cannot fail to meet the taste OF our visitors from
abroad on this occasion.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
The following we find in the Sidney Flag:
1.-THE CAMPAIGN OPENED.

"The truly dgniAedand patriotic merchant lawyer,
and doctor koous OF this village assembled en- mase to
the number Of thirteen at the court house on last Saur
day. got lame boy twelve years fage to sing one of
their delightful hen-roDst ditties, and adjourned
Are these the men who talked ofspoons7
Who drove about their skunks and coonsl
With songs and laugh, and cheerl
Now all gone glimmering through the gloom
That curtains Mics and Ogles tomb"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
TRIAL OF Mr.. DORR FOR TREASON.
The Rhode Islander, printed at Newport, March

The Rhode Islander, printed at Newport, March 6,
says
"The court met Yesterday morning and commenced
the regular term Mr. Dorr came into court and with
drew the plea filed by his counsel on Thursday last &
made speech expressing his earnest desire for speedy
ra and protesting that he withdrew the aforesaid plea
contrary to the advice Of his counsel in consequence Of
the long time allowed by the court to the attorney gen.
eral 10 file an answer to it, which made it almost i'm
possible il that plea was continued that he could have
his trial at this term and he wished to make it evident
that he desired an immediate trial The court took un-
til afternoon to consider it. and fix day.
P. S. After P. M, the court announced that the
trial shall take place in this town Friday the 26th Of
April next"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
Good Again,

Some of the coons up north say they won't vote fol
the old man Barley for coon Governor ''no how" "--,ha
his nomination was a loco trick-he would resign, i
elected, and then his son Tom might be Govemorant
Tom being full blooded democrat they would gair
nothing by him, so they might as well vote for Dav
| Tod at once! Sensible at last
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

g1TDiamonds which the rich only can buy, pay du-
y under the whg Tariff Of only seven per cent while
iron, from which the tools Of every farmer and mechan-
c are made, is taxed by the same tariff no less than
thirty per cent Facts like these need no oom.
ment
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

A Toucu YARN The Picayune tells story of a
clergyman who lately read the following; requested
to sae that Immediately after service this evening there
will be horse race just back of the church. Two mile
heat for purse of three hundred dollars two nags en-
tered, and some hopes Of another. trust you will al
be there"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

DIFFrDENcE.-A man gets along faster with sensible
married woman in two hours than with young girl in
whole days Il next to impossible to make them talk
or to reach them They are like green walnut there
are hall dozen outer coats to be pulled off, one by one
and slowly before you reach the kernel Of their charcc-
ters.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

AN IDEA.-Noah's Messenger proposes the purchase
of small hre-engineb Congress, to be filled with cold
water and placed upon the floor OF the house near the
Speakers desk, so that when any of the members be-
come excited the nozzle Of the pipe might be turned a.
gainst them ane made TO disgorge This is thought
would be cheapan innocent way of cooling of such
as are pugnaciousy disposed.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
A LADY LOCO FOCO.

young lady of Augusta, Me-, has come to the
conclusion that she will not marry Whig. Hear
what she says:
Thoughts locks may be brilliant as the morning,
His countenance fair as the moon,
In my heart there's NO place for Tory,
DO you think Iavoud ntarrv a Coon?
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

DESPERATE REVENGE. "A poughman in England
lately became deeply enamored of milkmad on a
neighbOring farm His addresses were rejected, and
the disappointed swain, full of melancholy and ven
geance, procured strong cord, went out to the barn.
and-horribleto relate-ed all all the cows tails tc-
gether!
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

HOMEOPATHIC SoUP.-A great many good jokes have
been cracked at the expense of the Homeouathists but
do recollect telling than the following
recipe for making homeopathic SOUP attributed to the
Brooklin Advertiser to the late Dr. Post of New York
city,
"Take two starved pigeons, hang them by string in
the kitchen window that the sun will cast the shadow
ofth pigeons into an iron pot already on the fire. and
over slow fire for ten hours and then give the patient
one drop in glass OF water every ten days."
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
TOM FOOLERY.

If the following fromthe Baltimore Patriot is fair
specimen OF the ridiculous tom fooery of the starehed
leaders oftha federal pary-a GREAT MAN, GREAT OK,
and GREAT COON. make up federal process
ain
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

IRA writerin an English paper, attributes the in
crease Of assassinaons in that country 10 the enact
ment Of laws forbidding prize fighting; by which, says
the writer 'hey have converted the fearless boxer into
The assassin -
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

: gtTTbe New York Sunday Mercury wants to know
when the President ofhe United statesmakes an ap-
pOintnsca, how many disappointment does he makel"
"Hethat in this world would rise,
Must take the Papers, and A-p-v-E-R-TI-s-E."
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

gJA lady in London named Blaydon, has lately
been made defendant in an action ofejcctment The
principal count in the declaration was for throwing her
husband out ofthe windoy!
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

ltissaid that Mr.. Biddie has left behind him his.
tory the most important events of his life, with the
associates who advised and aided him. and that the
book will be published.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21

CUTTING THEM Down. "A bill is before the House Of
Representatives to reduce the per diem of members Of
Congress to Sc, and the mileage to Sc for every twenty
miles travel-he President of the Senate and Speaker
to have 3 day in addition. great reduction is also
proposed in the pay OF all the Clerks and subordinate
officers Of the Government 1t is also proposed to a.
boish several Offices Philadelphia Times. s.,
AN EDIToR IN JAIL.-The Editor Of the Frederick
town N B. Loyais has been arrested and thrown into
jail by order Of the Provincial House Of Assembly fo1
commenting with severity upon the action ofhat
body The Editor writes from his prison house, and is
as jolly as puss in panry.-B. '.E
To De HuNd.-The Court of fPardons, composed of
the Governor and Council of New jersey at its last
sitting, refused pardon Rosean Keen who was con-
demned to be hung at Brdgeton some time since, bu.
repreved She will be executed on Friday the 25tA Of
| April---B.
SlGndering The Fair Ssr.-Of the talking machine
now being exhibited in New York, country papar
says-"We know several married men to whom
| talking machine Is no novelty."-B
The Princeton left Alexandria, D. c. on on the 10Th,
forthiS city. Capt Stockton board, and had not
quite recovered from the injuries he received---B.
IA JoYFcL MoTHEa"-The Bangor Wing of the
9Th says:-We learn that the wife of Mr.. Hannibal
Stone, Of Dixmont, yererday morning gave birth to
three good sized Yankee boys and all doing wel--
DoVn East getting to be quito prolific and The pop.
ulalion rapidly increasing" s 81
The BuRsTED GuN.-lt weighed Ten tons, and the
piece whsh was thrown off by the explosion and killed
| Messrs. UpshaF &c. alone weighed upwards Of tauO
! tons. afp5tt
IRA COW in New York, says the Baltimore Clipper,
was lately delivered Of four calves At one birth
| Lf"In man we PIT oPDT, and NV KING" So
says the N. X. Mercury, 1sa
ErIn the city Of Paris there are two female Masonic
Lodges, known as the candor and Fidelity lodges
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
HARMAR DENNY.

Let the 'coons talk of consistency and then look at
the above. "Hs abandOns discrimination" declares Mr..
Denny. Yet the worshipers Of Mr.. Clay now swear
that he has always been for one and the same hng Is
he D for discriminating duties, or is he not? In 1892
we have Mr. Denny's testimony that he abandoned his
friends and left them to the mercy of such free traders as
Jackson and Van Buren. .-Neu Lisbon Patriot.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
A ROWLAND FOR AN OLIVER.


The following scrap Of history is taken from the old
files ofone of the Pittsburgh whig papers. Mr. Denny
s at this time ofthe whg candidates for the Vice
Presidency on the ticket with Mr.. Clay.
WASHINGTON, Feb. H. 1888.
"From the proceedings IN the Senateyou will see that
Clay has left Ills Tariff friends and has united ,OiM Cal
honn. The project Submitted by Mr.. Clay is Jclievrd to
haze previously received the appreciation Of Mr. Calhoun
SOME THINK 1T ORIGINATED WITH THAT INDIVIDUAL
The friends of the prOtectfus policy rally around
Mr.. Webster-his resolutions, which you will find in
the Inteligencer to-day contain the true principle Of
the American system, and upon these the friends Of
American industry here are determined 10 staad Mr.
Clays proposition goes farther than the Southern gen.
emen would have insisted on I! He abandons diini-
nation The duties on the protected articles are to be
reduced to 90 per cent odualorem, after 1872 ssaid
Gen. Jackson will not agree to abandon the principle
OF discrimination, neither will Mr. Van Burens friends
Yours, sincerely"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-27

DEATH IN THE CARs.-An old gentleman, Rev.
J. B. Howe, Methodist minister Of Claremont,
N. H., fell dead in the cars this morning, at the
depot ofthe Mohawk and Hudson railroad in this
city. He had paid his passage and taken his seat
for Buffalo, and while reading newspaper, was
observed by fellow passenger to fall, as was sup
posed, into lainting fit, but when taken from the
car, life was extinct. A coroner's jury being sum
moned, gave a verdict of Death from apopexy.-
No one knew him in this city, except woman
whose eldest child he had baptized som years ago.
and from whom information OF his name and pro-
iesson was btained.-.atbGny Atlas.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-27

citing against them, the indignation of the world.
Should the friends of Walker dete rhine to raise
a fund for his legal defence, shall be happy to
contribute to it as as know who is authoriz-
ed to receive the money. For the character of our
common country for the honor of our common
Christianity, for the sake of our common humans
ty, let us be Jealous and fearless in resisting the
cruelty and tyranny of the slave system.
am, gentlemen,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM JAY.
Messrs. M. S. Scudder, W. Sears, and A. B.
Merrill.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-27

ry. Engh nd, it Is further said, aims to surround
the United States by her possessions. Well, let
her do ii if she chooses for he feared nothing from
it; let her surround us, and then the shackles of
slavery will fall, and human liberty become more
triumphant. He had nothing to fear from Great
Britain.
After dwelling at some length upon the evils
growing out of the annexation of Texas, and the
duty of all to exercise the elective franchise to pre-
vent such an acquisition, he contnued:]
Mr.. Chairman,-I claim for the people of this
country the right, the potcer to loose the shackes
of slavery, and let The oppressed go free; yet we
are called upon to make millions Of slaves, by ad-
ding new territory to the Union. We are now
called upon to establish slavery in country not
declared free by MeXico-a portion of territory
calculated at some distant day, TO embrace pop
ulation of forty millions. am against it in the
South! am against it here! | am against it eve
ry where! am against it now, and always!
am bound by my my oath to Almighty God, TO go
against Slavery, and in favor of liberty. Religion,
Justice, humanity, honor, Interchangeable
demands it of me-
care not what may be the subordinate opin-
ions of Henry Clay on this subject shall act for
myself. 'CasSius from staUery aUiU deliver CAST
u.s. Tremendous applause.)
But, fellow citizens, can VIM. L. Garrison save
you from the doom which awaits us?-No! Can
james G. Birney save you from the evils of annex
alton? His friends admit that he cannot noO be
elected to the presidency. Who then, can save
your CA few few feeble voices in the gallery,
Henry Clay, Henry Clay.O
1t only remains for me to say, act for yoursolUeS,
fellow citizens, act for yoursetUes-stand by your
country; stand by the Union as it is:-'Union and
Liberty, one and inseperabIe.'
Mr.. G. closed his eloquent and impressive
speech amid thunderings of applause; and the
gratiied auditory, or at least the Liberty portion
left theTemple with hearts encouraged and stregth-
ened-determined to engage in the conflict between
liberty and slavery with renewed energy, and per
severe until JAMES GILLESPIE BIRNEY
shall preside the desinies of the nation, and
Liberty be proclaimed throughout all the land
unto all the inhabitants thereof
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-27

ACCIDENT TO JOHN QUINCY ADAMS AND HIS
LADY.-Mr. Adams and his lady were both con-
siderobly injured day or two since, at the City
Ferry, New York, by falling between the dock and
pier, while on journey from Washington to
Quincy. Mr.. Adams says his in uries have near
y laid him up, and will confne him for several
weeks. 1t is stated that the escape Of both Mr..
and Mrs. Adams, was very narrow one.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-27

20 Montpelier Liberty Association is to meet
at the Masonic Hall next Monday evening at o.
clock.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-27
TIL E FREE M N.

Plant as reeds where Freedoms waters glide
Firm as the hills to stem Expressions tidel''