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The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF REV. JOY H.
81. FAIRCHlLD

MosT MELAEcHoLy.-We learn that clergyman,
Joy Hamlet Fairchild, Of Exeter, N. H., and formerly
of South Boston, attempted to commit suicide this NOR
ming, by cutting his throat with razor The wound
inflicted is very severe but is thought he will reco
ver .~ r't1 .gr
Mr.. Fairchid has been respected for many years as
an able pious and faithful Congregational minister
but there has lately been strong reasons to suspect that
his moral conduct has long been corrupt and that he is
unworthy Of exercising the molly duties of his Office.
We learn that an Ecclesiastical Council was to have
been held next week to investigate charges alleged a.
gainst him. and the mental excitement from shame and
modification, was doubtless the cause of his determine
ton 70 add to his sins by attempting to rush unbidden
into the presence Of his MAKER Boston Mercantile
.Jonrnal June 90 'a ,s'' +
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04
From The Ohio Statesman.
British against Texas.

The British are making great ado about Texas, as
though it were any business Of theirs. This graspng
Government had better Withdraw her subjects from Or
egon before talks to about Texas If any foreign
power attempts 10 occupy Texas, the people of the U.
States will drive them off as certainly as they go there
Whatbusiness has England to interfere? Texas prop
ey belongs to us by treaty. and its natural position for
bids us suffering any foreign nation from occupying
it and we regret to see men, calling themselves Amer-
cans taking sides with Great Britain on the Oregon
question, as we see in every coon paper we take up
Federalism of the Adams and Hamilton school have
ever been in feeling with the British on the extension Of
our territoy-whether II was Louisiana or Florida; &
their present position is nothing new. We have not
doubt that sooner or later Texas will become part Of
our Union. Let any one look at its position-its water
courses running into our territory and forming naviga
be streams and the present boundaries dividing neigh
borhoods societies. FARMS &c. Could the bloody bar
barian of Mexico thus mix with us2 Would we give
up such boundary to foreign foe, with his standing
army ready pounce upon our unprotected citizens at
any moment2
A large portion OF Texas is the most beautiful rich
and healthu the earths surface-tnaturaly belongs
to usit was ours by treaty-itis offered to now by
its possessors-and il we suffered to go into the hands
ofsome European monarchy to fence us in on the
southwest we deserve not the name OF freemen, and
from that moment may look for our star to begin its
downward course.
Letno one be deceived by the cry OF slavery. Mr..
Caysays in his letter, that it (Texas) will make tcO
Iaus and three free States England has ever tried to
gain her objects by fomenting sectional ealouses She
tried it in the late war when federalism became her ma
tura ally, and burnt blue lights She will Of ofcourse,
play the same tricks again; and let those who do not
wish to take the side with foreign foe leave at once
the ranks of Clay and Frenghuysen, and their federal
allies.
Mexico will, OF course fire., her brief hour on the
STAGE but will not reconquer Texas-evey body knows
that. She could not occupy it, if she could retake
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THE DEMOCRAT.
BARBEROUS TYRANNY OF THE ALGER.
lNE FEEDER ALIsTs IN RHODE ISLAND
July 4, 1874.


BARBEROUS TYRANNY OF THE ALGER.
lNE FEEDER ALIsTs IN RHODE ISLAND
DEMOCRATS TO ARMS-YOUR LIBER-
TIES ARE ENDANGERED.
Gov DOR, who two years ago endeavored to abolish
the Kngly Government of Rhode Island has been tried
by the Algerine MonarchSis, and sentenced to imprs'
onment for llie Great God! In this free Country,
where the liberty speech aud of the press Is one OF
the fundamental doctrines ofhuman rights is tnan-s
in the dungeon for fe for da
ring to speak against federalism, and her Kingy doc
tTines-for uphoding his dignity as an American citi
zen.-as freenen--is Thomas w Dor made the victim
OF Rhode Island federalism. May hell HOUNDS who
thus gluttng their vengeance on Democrat soon be
blotted from existence by tie rnusket or the faggot
tCr7SpOndenss ofae NeO York Herald
We give letter from our Providence correspondent,
and several extracts from Rhode Island papers, relative
to the eera ordna y severity Of the sentence Of Cover
nor DUT
PRovIDENDE, (R I) June %, 1874.
MY DEAR SlR--Your Correspondent; &c. W." has
requested Inc to advise you of the final result Of Gov.
DORIS trial, he having been called from the city for
few days.
Mr. Dor received his sentence last evening -imprs.
onmen for life and hard labor perfect coolness
1t said that after the Chief Justice had passed sentence
Mr. Dorr remarked TO him, that even then he would for
no consideration exchange places with his Honor.
i When called on WHY sentence should not be pronour
against him. Mr. Dorr, IN short speech to the Court,
expressed his conviction that he had not received fair
trial by an impartial Jury" and thathe whole oceed-
ing had been mere 'soiemn ceremony" the 'efec OF
vindictive party feelings and political rancor" O.
"The sentence of the court is that Thomas Wilson
Dorr be imprisoned in the State prison in Providence
for and during the term OF his natural life and be there
kept at hard labor in solitary confinement"
No Democrat is sale after this if federalism should
get into power She would re enact the Sedition Laws
of John Adams again. and practice her tyranny over
this wide spread Union just they are now doing in
Rhode IslaLd. Freemen to arms your liberties are in
danger
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NAUV0O

There's been devil of a kick up at Nauvoo The
Expositor the anti-JoSmh paper, has been destroy.
ed. The "Expostor" was established by number of
Mormons who opposed Jo Smiths course and the dis
closures made through ii, completely enraged 10 and
his supporters. The Council therefore, declared thai
paper nuisance and then sent the City Marshal with
an armed posse to destroy the Office. The work OF de-
struction was completed about ten o'clock at night,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04


IOttor Of Gen. Jacksou--Grea Polk meeting at
MurnreesbOrOugh, Tennessee
Gen jackson, being invited to The meeting at Muir
eesbOoush Tennessee, writes the fcllowing letter %or
BY Of himself;
OLD HICKORY HIMSELFl
Here is letter from The Iine honofed chief Of the
aermi.ige, which has patriotism AMI victory in
,very sentence. The old Jackson men will feel their
hearts thrill in sympathy with the writer and under
such auspices win do battle for the good cause as man
fully asin 8--Ci1 EnG
10 ;.aie HERNlTAoE, June Is, 1874
Gsntlemen;-I have the honor to acknowledge the re-
mass meeting proposed at Murtreesborcugh, on Wed
nesday next ior the purpose Of confirming the nomina-
tons recently made at Bali more by the delegates orthe
democratic power
Although the state Of my health will not allow me to
be one OF your number on that OCCASION enter with
| all my heart into the objects ofthe meeting.
Never gentlemen, had we reason 10 felicitaie our
selves upon the auspicous prospect whchnow summons
the old republicans 10 the field. Instead Of disorder and
confusion produced by differences opinion respecting
the relative claims Of the distinguished individuals who
WeIe UdlOteu IOr AZ the OOnVenuOn Wnal 90 we VIII
ness2 Unanimiy without parallel Rising above all
selfish feeling those individuals, hemse elves, nobly
withdrew their names from the list of candidates. and
ned in the nomination of Messs Polk and Dallas two
gentlemen thoroughly known to them, as having the
highest qualifications Of character and talent and pos
sessng, in an eminent degree, the confidence flher
fellow citizens. -.
party that exhibit such practical proof offs
capacity to harmonize and OF its ability in the pursuit
OF principle, TO bury all differences about men; can
not fail of success.
Iagree with You, gentlemen, in characerizing, as
you have DONE the annexation of Texas to our Union
the occupation of Oregon, as American questions Our
Union isnot safe as long as Great Britain can be eni
couraged in herdesgns upon these territories Let u.s.
therefore, rally with patriotic and national zeal under
the flag supheh by Polk and Dallas If they are sue
cessfu Texas and Oregon win be ours if they are de-
eaed, British influence, under the pretence of abolish
ing slavery will be interfering with our rights and it
will never cease long as our glorious system of gov
eminent is successful proc: that monarchy is not ne
cessary to secure the happiness Of man. .. =.
... am, very respectfully, .....
.... ANDREW JACKSON.
Messrs. w. G. REEVES and others, Committee.
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Messrs w. G. REEVES and others, Committee.

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT AT NEWARK.
A Wing mass meeting was to be held at Newark on
Saturday afternoon but was postponed until tomorrow
evening" inconsequence of the following painful crcum
stances The meeting which promisedto to be very large
and influential, was adjourned to the Court House on
account the threatening state Of the weather About
four o'clock the main procession then extending from
Broad street to the Court House, and followed by the
Orange and Elizabehtown delegations in great num-
bers. Janagn Hardin and other speakers escorted by
the Clay Club arrived the ground from the residence
of Governor Pennington The speakers were about to
mount the platform, upon which were already stationed
several reporters and band Of music, when fell Kill
ling and sadly manglihS in its fall an interesting little
boy about eleven years old, the son Of Simon Pass
more very worthy and respectable citizen Of Newark
This melancholy accident resulting we understand
from the gross negligence on the part OF the person who
erected the PLATFORM OF course threw goom over the
still assembling thousands and the meeting was Judi
ciousl postponed. The music of the Elizabethtown
band had but minute before attracted crowd of boys
who were playing under the stage and who thus mar
rowy escaped the fate Of their companion The little
fellow was following, and was caught BY the falling
timbers s--Newark Post
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04


Meidsnl, wAoos WAols education, aid Whoss parent
al examples hsd taught hem 70 b sssn oniy IN he Pe
sence efihalr pAlsn seekieAsOf aD hls belonged to
their station and their high breeding, dashed from lhe
retreat Ofmodesy mingled 10 crowds d thtsands, and
took pan In all the sensele and disgnceiul displays
common to the bachsnalian carousals and drunken or
geso thateorrup time The lady and the d,udse, the
blaSkguard and the gentleman, the chambermaid and
he 'nmateof the brothel and the dogery we're all min
ged in the Sans together drank hard-cider
and sang songs together, each wearing badge as the
acknowledgment ihis principles or rather as the ev-
dsncs Of bis derange&ent / think maybe permitted
70 close this description BY quotation from Alex.
Pope, who Il he had lived in 1910, would have again
sung
''pnnumbered throngs on every side are seen,
OF bodies changed by various forms ofspleen.
Here living iea-pots stand, one arm held out,
One bent the handle this, and that the spout
A piPkin there, like Honers tripod walks
Here sighs jar, and there a goose-pie talks
Men prove with child, as powerful fancy works.
And maids, turned bottles, cry aloud for corks"
lhaye been furnished with several Of the whig badges
Of IsAe with request thai should record them, for tu-
ure use in speech. will have space bu, for one.
lreceived tfrom democ ratio lady, who had made II
aPar, Of her cabinet Of curiosities Here il is II
rippecanoe apron, and was worn by the ladies at the
great whig gatherings and harcider caIousas and Of
ITSELF goes far TO prove The political mania which per-
vaded the country at iha, time tits inscribed
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04

LTFolks are pushing for Oregon in multiludes. It
is said to be healthy country Folks live there till
they die. and sometimes longer. One man was put in
bis coffin for dead n earnest bu, he soon kicked the top
off, came out and went about his business asa live man
should 4. ,-. ~.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04
MEXICO--WAR CONGRESS.

Congress officially ordered TO convene on the lst
ns-an extra session. The body is assembled to re-
ceve the oath of the President preparatory to entering
on his duties to increase the Army provide MEANS
to empower the Government to obtain the necessary
means to recovsr Tsras. ...'..
The question is, where will Mexico look for this
means TO recover Texas? Doubtless to Great Britain
unless the Anti Texas party of this Union volunteers
their aid ia the measure. The Globe, in alludng ioths
NATTER but expresses the feelings Of the peoplethe West
"Texas need fear nothing Temporary difficulty from
the worst that Great Britain and Mexico can do There
is much greater force in American feeling than in the
Executive standing Army. The first sound of Santa
Annals trumpet for an invasion to recover Texas, will
have more power in the West than Peters voice ofyore
in Europe when preaching his crusades to recover the
holy sepuchre from the Infdes Every manin the val
ley Of the Mississippi able to bear arms, will become
Texian soldier and crusader against the butchers Of
Goad; and it Isquite probable that the eEd may be
the conquest Of Mexico as OF Texas. The Mexicans
found their first invasion of Texas terminated by the
capture of their chief the next may end in The capture
their capital"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04
CROSS-FIRTNG

The Edltorot the Circleville Herald is down upon
his Clay brethren Of the press for charging Mr. Dallas
with being United States Bank man. He thinks II
bad policy 70 charge our candidates with being in favor
Of their principles. Not l---Slatesman.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04

K.r"YoUKs HIcKoaY" is SO true in bean and smooth
u bark that the eoons can peAer naw nor cinch him;
apd Al hey can dois 70 Sit under the wide spreading
branches Of his fresh and growing popularity, and grin
with all their ugly might Detroit Free Press,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04
A NEW TURN.

The friends Of Mr.. Clay, afer denying the baspbe
nous language ofMr Clay towards Col Polk, butind
Ing proven upon him, now say, u makes no d6sysS~
1H is tyGe..-StatcsmaH, eeTl ue.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04
GRACIOUS. HOW THEY CROWDl.

Gen. Samuel FssSsnden, Of Maine, one OF the most
influential Wings in that State says in letter to the
Rev. MouOn, 81 shall, to the utmost Of my poor abl-
ity, oppose the election Of Henry Clay to the Office of
President of the United States
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04

UrCay's sick, It's true from very malice; he can't
endure our Polk and DalssaS he walks the streets a.
long he says 'go home where you belong"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04

The Democratic Union thus puts cncher upon the
base attempts which are berg made by the more reck.
less Wing journals Of the country to place COL POLK
in false position BY representing him as being an out
andout advocate Of free trade:--"Now we happen TO
know, and state upon the authority of Tennessear
with whom we eonversed at Baltimore-a near neigh
Dor Of COL Polk-hat he holds the doctrine of Free
Trade in unqualified abhorence HE NEVER has
ADVOCATED 1T, AND NEVER WILL. He
is in tayOr Of judicious revenue tariff afording the
smPlesi incidental PROTECTION TO AMERl
CANINpUSTRY." -.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04
GEORGIA.

Georgia seems 10 be going with perfect rush for
Polk and Dallas. Clay coonery is dead and buried in
that State. They will have to roll out their cider 6or-
reh to keep.up their spirits Statesman. ....-
From the Savannah Georgian
THE STRONG MEN OF GEORGIA AT
WORK.
What wonder is it that we hear day after day. of
alterations from the whig ranks in Georgia, and addi-
tons to the democratic2 Absalom H. Chappell, the
able, intelligent and patriotic Representative; Howell
Cobb Of Houston, the distinguished urst and Harri-
son eector in ls40 Marshall j. Wellborn the profound
juris the eminent judge, the eloquent speaker who,
though young in years, has made himself known and
admired throughout the whole extent of the State; R.
w. Flounoy, Of Washington county, the intelligent
lawyer and influential man. and last but not least Ju
illus G. Afford the former whig Representative in Con-
sress the strong and eloquent supporter Of Harrison in
1910, and one of the leading citizens OF Western Geor
gia When we say that he is the last we mean that he
is the last whom we shall menton fornumbers, through
outthe State, are detachng themselves fiom the whis
ranks, and taking their position in the Republican.
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The Barre Gazette suggests that although Mr. Free
lnghnysen is candidate for the Vice Presidency Mr.
Clay is the Vice candidate for the Presidency. n
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FreIinghuysen and Federallsml!!

p'What does this mean, pal AAer thty non &
ted Polk and Dallas, the Convention adjourned sse
&c" ~ &',s
at means, myboy, that with such nominations, ils
sure sign the whg party will de-" 9 .
ETMr. Choate is a very piops whig He thanked
God the otherday in the Senate for the resdltof the com
ing elections. Asa whighe could not well have thank
ed him for less S@' '''':'
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04

fTThal old coon might as well 1cOms dopss.n lts
Capt Scott who's go' Apd 0ftAe qua this time. PIE
kiaH
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PRESIDENT TYLER AND LADY.

President John Tyler, whom we announced as having
passed through this city, for New York. returned yes
terday afternoon accompanied by his bride the daugh
ter of the late Col D. Gardner who was one of the yci
Tins OF the deporabe catastrophe on board the Prince
ton in March last She is said to be about 90 years Of
age. They were married on Wednesday morning, in
New York. and accompanied 10 this city by Miss Gar
dner John Tyler, Jr and suit and took rooms at Bar
NUNS City Hotel They LEFT in the evening cars for
Washington Bait Rep.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04

ALTERATION in the names ofthe Presidential and Vice
Presidential candidates, is remarkable. speaks for
ITSELF and speaks truly: ,-..-
Polk and Patriotism t.-
Dallas and Democracy ..
Clay and Coonery-- -i3 q .sss,
FrelinghuYsen and FederallsniIi. .-- .li --
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EETnrsAsM.---Net hard cider, apd lpg-cabin and
coonskin enthusiasm bpt The fire Of yStrotic ardor
now snma'ss our party from one end oIthe Union 10
the other Never tefore were our friends in such de-
ishttaI spti,s;- Hsrrisopburs (va1 Reporter M.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-07-04

pUpwards of 1900 emgranH arrived a, New York
one day last. 4,..s Fl
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Ir"AnOherhs nailed" as the whig editor said
when he nsed the Clay and Frelinghuysen Gag 10 his
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
asfrnHtp4tn aEttnttfrft.e

this great question will be approached and de-
cided than, Mr. Hammett of Mississippi; we
give the sketch Of his observations, and leave
he whole subject With the remark, that now IS TIC
accepted time Let us act IS soon as possible, sd
tisfy the people. and give peace 10 The country:
dMr. Hammelt remarked that this debate had
sprung upon him most suddenly and unexpected
"; and he believed that no one had conlempia-
led-not even The mover Of this bill-that, at this
early Stage o! the session, they would be involved
in the discussion of his vexed Tariff question
question which must he settled, and settled with
great deiberaion and care. before the country
would be satisfied Even if the proposition be
lore the House were 10 be adopted or rejected,
still it would leave the Tariff question unsettled,
as fully as il was now unsettled, and the country
would be as far from being satisfied as it was a.
present. With view, then, OF putting an end
10 this premature debate, and leave the Iarit
question 10 be settled in regular torm-setled,
az be hoped il would be, in spirit of harmony
Cancellation, and union-in spirit which would
meet with the appreciation Of their constituents
in every part of this Union-in manner which
would place this subject OF the Tariff on per-
manent basis, from which it would not soon again
be removed-w this view, il it was now in
order, he would move TO lay the whole subject on
the table.
1t was accordingly laid upon the table.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20

the sword becomes absolute orthe people sovereign
There never was blooder blercr strife or one
in which the result could be more uncertain
So far from The Government OF Mexico being III
> condition TO conquer that OF Texas, the cues
lion is What government can stand i'll Mexicol
The Government dc faeto OF Mexico has in effect,
abandoned The pretended war on Texas. The
contribution voted to carry j. on has failed. The
loan proposed by the Executive dc tact0 TO the
Legislature de faeto in Mexico has been refused !;
and this is an open actual abandonment Of the
war
I'VE. therefore, consider the state Of things
contemplated in Mr. Ben.on's annexation bill,
which would authorize the Congress of the u.
States to dispense with the consent Of Mexico III
accomplishing its object, as having already oc-
CURED The proclamation OF renewal OF the
war against Texas, is that sound and fury, sig
aifying nothing The refusal of a loan on the
part of the Legislature 10 prosecute il, is virtual
abandonment of the hopeless contest, We think
that it is unnecessary, in anneXing Texas 10 the
Union, 10 do more than treat with Mexico for
such addition to The recovered territory of the u.
States las it formerly subssled) as will extend
the boundaries 10 the safe and natural limits be-
tween the two countries FJr the mere re-an-
nexa,ion of Texas to the U. States, We consider
negotiation with Mexico superhuous."
fYes-the case has occurred, which dispenses
with The necessity or proprirty of asking the con-
sent Of Mexico. To negotiate with her for the
remuneration of Texas, would be 10 degrade our
selves. and to insult Texas. 1t is in fact. mock
cry 10 talk of it, Let US then act; act forthwith,
with no bungling, wavering policy, but with the
decision and energy which become free, indie
pendent and high-minded people.-Enqnircf.l