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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-22
THE MORMONS.

Every body will inquire for the cause
Of the evaporation which exist against
the Mormons, and none of the western
papers furnish an answer to the inqui
ry. We can see one feature in theil
mode Of operation which is calculated
to produce general opposition; it is
their mixing their religion with politics.
They combine upon their sectarian
aAinities, and 60 to the polls as Nor
mons. They constitute majority III
the county, and so we see that Back
enstoss, the sheriff, is a Mormon
The judges of the local courts are also
Mormons, and the laws are administer.
ed according to Mormon principles
As the Mormons adopt the notion, not
peculiar to them, that theirs is the only
true Church, that they are the saints,
and all others the enemies OF God:
they come very readily to the conc'u'
sion that it is right to join with God in
furnishing his enemies, and that SO. to
lie to heretics, to cl.eat them, steal from
and rob, and even kill them, when the
good of the Church would be promot-
ed by it, was only doing God service.
In Mormon courts it has been quite
out Of the question to get any thing like
Justice in cases between the true
Church and the dissenters. A letter
from a gentleman in the neighborhood,
whom we know, states the following
incident: A farmer had very fine
horse. 1t was stolen and taken into
Nauvoo. The farmer hired horse,
and went to Nauvoo, in pursuit. Find
ing his horse, he appealed to the laws
for redress. But instead of having
his property restored, the Mormon
court accused him of stealing the horse
he rode, took it from him, fined him ten
dollars for contempt of court, because
he dared to protest against this villany,
and so sent him away. The same let
ter says, that when the Mormons have
wished to buy farms in their neighbor-
hood, they have stolen the property
of the owner, and even set fire to his
buildings, and by vexations for which
there was no redress, compelled him
to sell out on any terms which the
Mormons chose to prescibe. Such a
community would of course draw to
itself the thieves and banditti of the
country, and arouse the Indignation of
honest men. 1t is, however, not i'm
proba BILE that the Mormons are often
misrepresented and that their conduct
is less fragrant than rumor proclaims it
to be.
In the west, among the pioneer set
there will now and then be
combinations formed among Williams to
put do wn the laws. These combina-
tions are too strong for individuals.
At Vicksburgh, for instance, any citi-
zen, judge, or sheriff, who dared to
enforce the laws against them, only
the note OF his own assassina-
ton. Ifthcre is a government OF any
sort which authorises revolution, it is
such one as this. We do not say
that the Mormon fraternity is such a
combination: though we are afraid it
comes pretty near it.-Jour. of Com.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-22

The New York Herald significantly asks: II
the United States, in addition to monopoly of all
the cotton lands OF any value in the world should,
in process of time, occupy the whole of Oregon
and all of California, with its fine harbors and if
Mexico should fall into the bosom Of the republic
with all its rich mines, where would be the power
of England and the influence of Europe, in oppo-
sion to the mighty empire that this country would
then PRESENT."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-22

ELECTION observation-disclosures has as usual
given large whig majority. The whig candidate
for Governor, not having plurality fall the votes
given, will be elected by the Legislature, as mat
ter of course.
Mississippi, as far as heard from goes strongly for
the democratic ticket.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-22
THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICo-AN
ENGLISHMAN'S PROPHECY IN RE.
GARD TO THEM.

A correspondent Of the London
Times, under date of .Mexico August
29th," after giving horrible picture
of the poverty and weakness of the
Mexican Government and people, look
ing to the future, utters the following
prophetic opinions. He says:
"The march of the United States is
progressive, and nothing will content
them but the possession of the mi ming
districts and the chief ports of Upper
California. We can understand what
is going on in Texas, but the proceed
ings in California are not equally clear.
A party composed Of American set
tiers and some natives is at work to
declare in the first place independence,
and in the next annexation. That
party has been in operation for manv
years, and though defeated in 1885
and 1910, it is still as busy as ever.
The Americans comprise the great
majority of strangers in that depart
ment. They have actually possession
of San Francisco, the Rio Sacramento
and Monterey, and when the proper
moment arrives they will be ready to
vote for annexation, and put the pa
rent country in possession Of that
magnificent province.
l would anxiously impress on the
British public, that in my opinion, un-
less miracle takes place, IN half a
century Mexico must become por-
ton OF the American Union. 1t is al
ready breaking up at the extremities.
Tobasco and Yucatan furnish no sup
pl les to the central Government; Tex
as has gone, California is medtating
revolt, and New Mexico and other
northern States are speaking also of
annexation. Is 1t possible for 7,Oo0,-
900 of inhabitants, 100000 of whom
are Indians, to resist the encroachment
of the Anglo-Saxon? Must not the
red skin give way before the white?
Has not the north in all cases overrun
the south? and what means has the
central Government OF protecting a
territory five times as large as France;
capable of maintaining 100000, 900 Of
people, and having only 1000, 900, as
/ have already stated! The American
President Jefferson asserted 60 years
ago, that in the natural course OF events
the American Union must extend to
the Isthmus of Panama. The union is
daily occupied in working out that
prophecy. and see no means Of pre-
venting its accomplishment; England
must therefore think of her o own inter-
ests, and secure the Bay of Francisco
and Monterey, on the Pacific, to pre-
vent those noble ports from being ports
of expedition for brother Jonathan for
the Chinese market. AS | lately said,
a passage has been found through the
Rocky Mountains, and settlers are dai-
ly finding their way into Upper Cali
fornia. Americans compose the great
majority of strangers in that depart
ment, and energetic AMI patriotic as
they are, they will al a suitable moment
secure its independence or annexation.
We are totally ignorant Of the state of
things in California, and even the Gov
ernment cannot procure substantial in
formation"
OaEGoN.-A law has been passed by
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-22
THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY
EDITED BY J. R. MORRIS.
WOODSFIELD, OHIO:
SATURDAY. NOTEyMBER 20, 1s45
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-22

New YoRK ELECTION oN.-According to the
Tribune, the strength Of parties in the New York
Assembly, Is as follows--7i democrats, 81 wings,
and g." Nativss."' The democratic majority is Ia
Democratic majority in the Senate, Is. On JOINT
ballot 81. ,t ta ef pa re-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-22

OaEGoN.-A law has been passed by
the Legislature of Oregon, for the abol-
ishment Of slavery in the Territory,
and prohibiting the admission of color
ed persons either as slaves or settlers.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-22

lMARRIED-0n Thursday, 18th inst, by the
Rev. H. T Lawson, Mr. THOMAS SPRAGUE
and Miss CYTHA MARIA BEACH, all Of this
county.
- On Tuesday, llth inst, by the Rev Mr..
McCandless, Mr.. FRANKLIN ToRTEL and
Miss ELIZABETH GLENN, all Of this county.
--- On Thupday, 18th inst, by Thomas
McMahon, Esq, Mr.. ABRAHAM JEFFRIES
and Miss MARGARET MINOR, all of this coun-
".
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-22

DIED-On Friday morning last, MIR. JAMES
GUTHRIE, Of this township. ,s .,i
-- In Warren county, Illinois, Mrs. STA
TYRA McWILLIAMS, daughter Of Mr.. Seymor
viro of this township.
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ADDRESS.

n - u II T.
FelloU- Citizens, and Brethren Of the
Mystic Tye: This day we hail as conse-
Grated in free and excepted masonry -
This day we greet with joyous welcome,
as hallowed in the history of our order!
The propriety Of perpetuating the me-
mory of striking occurrences, and distin-
guished, virtuous, and illustrious men, by
anniversary celebrations, may be clearly
inferred from the customs of every nation
in every age of the world. In the earlier
periods of human associations, other
means were used for this noble, generous,
and benifcent object. A pyramid Of
stone, or an i'll shapen tomb, with tradi-
tional narratives handed down from gen
Grafton to generation with hereditory pie
ty, served to teach the wild barbarian the
gratitude due to the hero Of his band, or
law-giver of his tribe, whose name and
deeds the ever rolling current of years
would Otherwise have consigned to the
grave of oblivion. The Romans presery-
ed their consecrated temples, lasting
mementos Of the .6unders of their EN-
pire. and the more enlightened Greeks,
awaiting themselves of the art of scuptnre,
immortalized in marble, the philosophers,
the sages, and the heroes Of their nation.
Thus did the earlier benefactors Of man
kind continue to live for centuries beyond
the ordinary period allotted to man, and
continued 20 make salutary Impressions
upon subsequent ages, Modern anniyer-
saries, dedicated 20 the memory of those
whose philanthropy, patriotism, or virtue
has formed eras in the chronicles Of our
race, contemplate the same end, and sub
serve, in a higher degree, the same pur-
pose. For these reasons, as often as the
wheels of time roll round the nativity q
st. John the Divine, we, as free and ac-
cepted rnasons, are required to disconnec'
our feelings and reflections from the dull
the exciting, and perpIexing cares which
ever ambush the pathway Of life, and te
concentrate our thoughts and affections
upon those elevated qualities which dis.
Alnguished this deVout christian and ara,
clent patron Of our order. ST. John the
Evangelist was 40 active. firtn. and con
aistent adherent % all he great teFlets 5
masonry, and our masonic Injunction:
requires US 70 esteem him not ONLY IS
devoted and constant supporter and "a
tron Of our institution, but likewise s. 4,
Inspired servant Of the most high God :.
ny this custom, conseuraief by time, ap
proved by reason, and sanctioned BY Eli
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GREENSBORO, Jan. 4, l545.
GEO. HUE, Esq.

rREENESBOkOS On Is lOHts
Gentlemen-In compliance with your request
of 28th ultimo l herewith present you with a
copy of the address delivered by me on the 9th
ut. The remarks made by on that day
were prepared under very unfavorable circum-
stances, and without any view to publication.
l submit a copy thereof, with some reluctance,
fully conscious that there are numerous errors
therein, and must crave the charitable indul-
gence of those who may see proper to give the
same a reading.
Very respectfully, your eb't s'vt,
GEO. HUE.
Messrs. Andrew P. Harris, A. PEBBLES, r. B.
Gore committee.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-15
(CoRREsPoNDENCE.)

(CoRRESPoNDENCE.)
GREENSBORO, Dec. %, 1874.
Sir-1he undersigned, committee appointed
by Greensboro Lodge No. As, respectfully re-
quest that you will furnish them copy of the
eloquent and appropriate Address delivered by
you, on yesterday, for publication.
Truly yours, &c.
4. P. HARRIS,
ALPHA PEBBLES, Committee.
K. B. GORE,
GEo. HUE, Esq.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-15
annrRas

Delivered before The Masonic Fraternity, and
citizens generally, at Greensboro, .W.
on the 9Th day Of December, 1874,
BY GEO. HUE, ESQ.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01
We would that you could see your deformities
os others ace them.

v WYNN NA
as others see them.
"Beware We honest the third circling glass
Sufices virtue but may hypocrites,
Who slyly speak one thing, another think.
Hateful as hell, still pleas'd, unwarn'd drink on,
And through incompetence grow awhile sincere
Now, Wilson, we make no illusions whatev-
er but, if you will let us off for the present, at
some future time, when we have more time, we
will take up your s~ermon--(which we yet have
in soak)-and analyse it. The same person,
however, who gave you the cue TO that sermon
was here, and set down the Press, without dis,
%tinction, as corrupt W. thought somewhat
hard of the individual at tNA time, but the next
day he called on US for a ccsitribution to help to
spread the Woodland we gave him all we had
"a dollar! Here the matter should have rest
ed, had you not stirred it up. However, you
shall not batter away at us any longer, without
being battered at That is typogrdphicdt-noI
ministerial. Do you take, Robertl
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01
NOTICE.

vNHE undersigned is forced, by the many losses NhieG
tice, that from and after this date, no credit Yin 6
given in his house, to any person Whatever, as hs snds
it impossible to retail at five cents, and run the chasss
of losses, with justice to himself. Those whohave
p~unstual, cannot take offence at this course, and ths4
who have not been, should not. BY refusing credit n
all, none can take offence. Those persons having IN
claim against me, will present the same for payne6
and those indebted win please sisquare the yarda.i,
shall always keep on hand, q large and general ~
sortment of articles in my line, OF The most supeTsA
kinds, which | shall be happy 70 dispose Of on the moi
reasonable termD, cheap for cash.
SAML. C. BURNETT
N. B.. sc. Burnett keeps a CARRIAGE and pa;T
of fne HORSES, always in readiness 10 convey pefl
sons to any point required, on the most reasonable tenn
Opelousas, may i, ls45-5t
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

The Madisonian newspaper establishment of
this city has passed into the hands of Messrs.
Theophilus Fisk and Jesse f. Dow, who propose
10 issue, in lieu of il, a new daily, semi.weekly,
and weekly Democratic" paper, under the title
Of the "The Constellation .n-Nat. Int.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

A body of fine chalk has been discovered or
the Usage River, in Morgan county, Missouri.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01
COFFEE-HOUSE ZOE SILL

u dispose of his establishment, known as the Fab;a
CoEee- House, situated at the corner Of Main and BeNss
vue streets. To his numerous patrons, he returns M
sincere thanks for the generous support heretofore 1T
get tho establishme 4 and fixtures on the mosf libsni
terms, F. UTHURALT.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01
M9GG@@.
Na06ee.

subscriber having roplonished his stock e
n goods this spring, and having determined to ssAl
them at the most moderate prices, invites an examines'
ton before purchasing. His assortment consists Of
Balzorines, Silks, figured JacOnees
white and colored Muslins, Barres
Linens, Calicoes, Domestics, sc. &C.
ALSO,
Clothing, Harness 8.SaddIery, F~Eour3sSah'
Hats, SpanishSGddleT Trees, Whiskey.
B~oots3,Shoes, Spirits of Taypentiae. Paints, Oa
Lamp Black, &c-together with al a~ssortmsntot
Groceries, Hardware, Medicines, St
All of which shall be- sold II ths lowest prices.
NATHAN GILBERT,
March aft Washington, ~
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01
LATE PUBLICATIONS.
)USSINGAULT's RuRAL EcoNoMY, Applet

LATE PUBLICATIONS.
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I'D edition.
SrEwARr's STABLE EcoNoMY, do.
Hooks Cross OF CHRIST, do.
TAYLoR's MANUAL of ancient and modern History, do.
Turner'S PRovERBlAL PHILosorHT.
TowDRow's SrENoGRAPHY.
The OpD-FELLow's GEM, edited by a lady.
Masonic TREsTLE BoARD. for the use of lodges and
brethren. -ALso-
An endless variety of other new literary, scientific,
miscellaneous, standard words, Juvenile and school
books, bibles and PRAYER books for every denomination,
in various styles of binding counting room and school
TONERS warehouse and emporium of literature of
J. B. STEEL, II Camp street.
J. T. S. will receive, per earliest arrival fro m New
York, New ORLEANs as / FOUND IT by H. Did linus: a
series of lively and entertaining chaPters, graphically
one that will have a great run 20 apHi-St
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

n the course Of the years 1874 and as the
SasS00,0O0 ofthe New York canal debt will be.
come due, and viii b. panctaally and promptly
ga4 -.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

9rOur thanks are due to the officers Of the
beautiful little craft Enterprise for verylate
city papers. We are positively assured that this
boat, which Is chartered to take the place ofthe
aPanola," will continue torun during the entire
season. Success TO s~saterprsei" she leaves for
the city on Friday.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

rive have received 4 fine adition ~ Stewart
Stable Economy. with notea and additions BY a. Z
Alien.a The work is Of great value 70 al owners .
horses, being extremely practical IN It's character.
is for sale BY J. q. Steel, Ii Camp atreet, New Orleans
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

IUV5s % R7gNEF8 LUfUIENUi WHICH FEF1 NUS
N III e "A. = I 6 N:
aaa vzrs saea iao % taeu
The cryofsfhe capital line was very loud and
strong d the sPalmetto State, until the citizens
theraef heard Of a certain parsonage by the
mama Of Andrcw Jackson. They then immedi.
ateIy added the small line, which is retained
until this day. The first they use asa gul
among the people; the second as a dernier re
serti However strong the above smells Of sod
and braads, II ID nevertheless true
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

We understand that the Fifth District Court will not
commence its session in the Parish Of 81. Martin At the
regular time fixed in April; but that it will be adjourn
cd, as it has been in ST. Mary, until sometime in Nay
orlune. The Hon.G .R.King, it ia said, will open Court
aa Lafayette and OPelousas at the regular periods; and
tAsase viii rspais 70 q. Mary sna S. Martin.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

The news from France is unimportant.
There is nothing of any Importance from
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

FromScinde there was nothing new, and the
Indian journals complain Of what they represent
as a studied suppression of intelligence.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

From Algiers we learn that the Marine estab.
lishmentthere hassbeen the scene Of terrific
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

sCapn, don't call US Sergeant, ifyou please.
We have no sergeants about these diggins-al
Adiutants, Generals, Colonels, Majors, Captains,
and So down to cnsigns.n
Beg pardon. Adjutdnt, we here make The
amsade honoFab1et Know al men by these pre-.
scents, that Halle, of The Plaquemine Gazette, il
~ Adjutantl sNqf ced's among g~ontlemeni
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-01

6@We once heard ofa scene, laid, we be
lieve. n eath Cardiac, which ran thus
49, H. w u Y ~ u z a NJ I
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