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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-09-13
THERE is NO SUCH WORD AS FAIL

THERE is NO SUCH WORD AS FAIL
There is a maxim in the code of rules, which
DR.. Franklin prescribed for the regulation OF his
own conduct, which the democratic party ought
to store up n their hearts, and try to understand
edo what you resolve to do" The practical ben
eft that would arise from an mistaken adherence
to this principle is certain and important Within
the range Of possibility, all things can be effected
by the exercise of time, faith and energy, in de-
fance of whatever difficulties may beset them,
The democracy OF this county are emphatically the
bone and snew, numbering IN Its ranks the young
enthusiastic and generous, while among the veter-
ans live the wanted fires Of by gone days.
s'In the lexican youth there should be no such
word as 'fail, because the mental and physical ca
pabtiss Of the sanguine and persevering admit OF
no limit If man entertain even faint idea Of
defeat he had better at the very outset, retire from
contest, which will inevitably result inglorousy
What dragging anchor would be to vessel in
race, is this retarding doubtfulness Of success in
any undertaking. Never for an instant, did dark
doubt dim the bright prospect of New World,
which Columbus saw, with the truthful foresight
Of Genius, beyond the trackless blue expanse. In
his bosom all was buoyant hope, while discomfort
and despair rose IN mutiny against him. But Co.
umbus, firm in his resolve, and resting his lite up
on his faith in the little pointer of the ocean, Afford
ed another induction to establish the proposition,
hat success will finally reward the resolute and
brave Nor until with fatalists perception, "the
conqueror of an hundred battles" saw the star
which he supposed, controlled his destiny, dimin
ish in luse, did the possibility of defeat enter his
mind, and heard the downfall Of
sThe Arbiter of others fate
A suppliant for his own"
A firm determination on the part of the demo-
cratic party, to perpetuate their power, will Sc
cure success and the propagation OF these principles
of freedom which are based upon the natural rights
of mankind, even, through there may be "a divin-
ity that shapes our ends, rough hew them how we
will. .'-Harisb,1gh Union.
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THE ANTI RENTERS.

The Governor of New York has issued proc
Delaware, the scene ofa late murder of a State
officer, in state of insurrection. He calls upon
the reemen of the State to sustain the laws: to the
tenantry who consider themselves agrieyed, to sub
nit to the law, and stop all mobbish proceedings,
and upon the landlords to compromise with their
tenants, and convey to them their lands in fee sim
pie in all possible cases, instead Of the presen;
mode of feudal tenure. The Albany Argus states
that vigorous acts will follow the proclamation,
and that AdJutant General harrington proceeded
on Wednesday afternoon to Delhi, to see that Its
requirements are promptly carried out. The re-
belion, tor 1t is no less, would seem now to be at
an end.
As we supposed would be the case, the tragcal
issue of resistance to the laws of the land In New
York has brought matters to compromise. Terms
of submission have been offered by the leading
men in several towns, and the prisoners, except,
we presume, those implicated directly in the muir
der, have been set at liberty. In many cases the
tenants become bona fide owners Of the soil. by
payment ofa sum agreed upon, and the adjustment
of back rents.
The latest news from Delhi, Delaware county,
is that there is almost perfect suspension of all
kinds of business; the storekeepers in the town,
and the farmers of the adjoining county, have tenn
porarily forsaken their vocations, and putting on
The habiliments OF war, have rushed to the stand
ard of law and order. The hotels and taverns are
jammed full of those citizen soldiers, and the num-
ber is SO great that it is whit difficulty and incon-
venence they can all be accommodated
There are now upwards Of four hundred men I'M
der arms. including company Of troopers, on du-
ty, night and day in their turns some guarding the
prisoners, some securing the country in pursuit of
persons who were known to have attended the
meeting'at Andes, where Steele was shot. The
compromise of which we have above spoken, does
not include Delaware, and there are now seventy
or eighty persons in custody The reward offered
for Scudder is now $500. Lieut.. Steele, U. S.
A., a brother of the deceased Sheriff, is in COM
mand of company of volunteers, and most active
in his movements.-Phila. Post.
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These are the annual dividends declared by
these companies, but none but those who carry
the keys Of their strong boxes, can know of the
surplus which is retained undivided annually
These enormous profits are wrung from labor, and
yet among our laboring and producing classes
thousands ae found, who, by their votes, sustain
system of class legislation the inevitable tenden-
cy of which to build up an aristocracy OF wealth.
to which they and descendants will ever stand in
the relation Of "hewers of wood and, drawers OF
water"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-09-13

LEAD.-The writer ofa letter from GaleDa,
(Ill.) says he learned from the Superintendent Of
the United States lead mines at that place. thst the
amount Of lead shipped from that district this year
will reach 10000, 10000 pounds. The quantity
shipped lastysar was a, 100000 pounds.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-09-13

Mr.. EditOr-You will please announce VIM
F HUNTER, esq, as candidate for a seat in
the next House Of Representatives of Ohio.
MANY VOTERS.
Sept. I3, IS45.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-09-13

CALoMEL.-The United States Gazette says
that one house in Philadelphia has prepared and
sold, within the last three years, 1900 pounds of
Calomel. The consumer pays the apothecary for
the medicine, at prices varying from $50. to $500
per pound. Putting the above quantity at only
$50, it would appear that the price paid for it has
exceeded million Of dollars 1t is supposed that
the quantity manufactured by other houses is at
least six times as much. If SO the cost Of calomel
in three years has been $1,000. 900 or an average
of two millions per annum.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-09-13

fUCATAN.-lhe refusal by the authorities OF
Yucatan to join the Mexican Government in war
against the United States, Is an important fact,
that cannot fail to exercise political influence on
current events It shows at least that the feeling
of hostility, which is so clamorous against this
country at the capital, does not extend to the re-
mote Departments. The province of Yucatan has
ever been distinguished for its liberal notions 1t
fought against Santa Ana, and resisted the estab-
lishment of Centralism successfully And for
some time past, its position has been one of almost
entire independence Of the General Government.
The event is no doubt within the recollection of
our readers, that during the revolution which broke
out there several years ago, Yucatan formed an
alliance with Texas, and co.operated with the
Texan fleet, under Commodore Moore, in waging
wal upon Mexico. The population, we are told
are superior great mass to the rest OF the Mex
leans. The proportion of whites, of the Europe
an Spanish blood ,among them, is greater, and ed
ucation is mo,e extensively diffused. The people
ofthat province have shown decided capabity
for selfgovernment, but their remoteness has pre-
Fehteo tie cAciCise vi di iiueHCe tidt, eAeIteu,
might yet redeem Mexico. Considering the char
acter and position of Yucatan, it is not all surpris
ing that the public authorities have refused their
sanction TO hostilies against the United States
We should rather expect them to favor than to op-
pose the progress Of annexation. The same feel
ing, to great extent no doubt pervades the liberal
and enlightened classes throughout Mexico. They
are conscious of the total ncompetency Of the
Mexican rabble TO govern themselves; and lament
ing over the certain rum which turbulence and
anarchy are bringing on their country, would glad
ly welcome the extension of American institutions,
and rejoice to see the "area offreedom" advancing
its boundary South of Tchuantepec.-N o.
Bulletin.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-09-13

Jesse CoNLY'S ESTATE.-Notice is here
% by given, that the subscriber has been appoin-
ted and qualified as administrator Of the estate Of
Jesse Comfy, late of Monroe county deceased.
ISAAC COMFY, admir-.
Sept. ID, ls45. 27
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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

o. The Editor being absent from his post, will
account for the lack of editorial or any error that
may occur in this week s Spirit"
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What is money! Dye give it ups It's de,,
in the morning and mist at night
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THE MARKE rs.

Sept. 13, 1916.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14
Trial Of the IIOdxes.

a ~ ].
The two Hodges, who were indicted at
the late term Of the Court in Lee county,
for the murder Of two Germans, and who
took change Of venue to this county, were
brought to this city on Monday last, in or
der to stand their trial at the present term
Of the Court, now in session. On Tues
day they were brought into Court and ap-
piled for continuance, on the ground, as
stated in their affidavit, that some twelve
or more witnesses residing in Nauvoo and
St. Louis (and by whom they expect to
prove an alb, would not be in attendance
and that they could not safely 60 to trial
without their testimony. The court, how
ever, refused to give them continuance,
but allowed them time until Tuesday next
to get their testimony-on which day, we
understand, the trial is to commence.
There has been considerable excitement
occasioned by these murders, and there
seems to be determination among both
the officers Of the law and the people, that
the murderers shall not 60 unpunished.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

~ the Subsexibers e. 90 Gaxefte.
Under he new post oiics Iaw. which
goes into spsrstiaa On The 6rst day q July,
the Gazette win b sent 70 the tollswing
post Offices free Of postage:
DIS JMo;ass Cosnty. ty.--Augusta, Benton,
| Dodgeville, Hartford, Yellow Springs.
Les Gointy.--Fort Madison, Montrose,
String Prairie, Tus0arora, West Point.
Henry Cosnty. MI. Pleasant, lowell,
New London. Crooked Greek P. 9.
Louisa County Columbus City, Flor
ence, Toolsborough, Grandview. Wapello,
Harrison.
Htnders y Co. .IAs- Henderson, Hop
pers Mills, Honey Creek, Shockokon.
Warsn Co. Ms.-Oquaka, Olena.
| Hancock Co. N.-Appanoose, La Harpe,
Nauvoo.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14
Lee County.

An act has passed the Legislature, pro-
viding for the relocation Of the county seat
OF Lee county. Itprovides that at the next
August election the voters Of the county
shall vote for the respective towns claim
ing the same, and provided no one point
shall receive majority Of the whole num-
Der Of votes cast, there shall be . second
election held for choosing between the two
points having the highest number Of votes;
and the point having the highest number Of
votes shall be the permanent seat Of justice
Of the county. 1t is thought that the coun-
ty seat will be restored to Fort Madison
BY the proposed vote.-RPOrtsr.
From conversations with gentlemen from
Lee county, we are gratified to learn that
there is probability that the election pro-
vided for BY the act above referred to, will
finally settle this vexed question, which
has 50 long agitated and troubled the people
Of that county.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

The Jubilee number Of the Pictorial
Double Brother Jonathan is out, and We
have received copy from the New York
publishers. Among some fifty Or sixty
fine large National engravings which en-
bellish its columns, Washington's recep-
ton at Trenton stands the most prominent.
This great picture occupies half Of one d
the mammoth pages, and is ! magnificent
specimen Of the art Of wood engraving
The contents of the paper consist princi-
pally Of historical incidents, anecdotes,
songs, glees and romances Of the rovolu-
tionary war, and q the last war, notices d
remarkable revolutionary characters, &c.
i also contains ! vsly beautifully illustrat-
ed Declaration u Independence. All for
Ia cents.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

AwruL CoNrLAoRATioN AT QuEBEc.
by Thursday evenings mail we re-
ceived the Buffalo Journal which contains
an account Of dreadful FIRE which occur
red at Quebec on the 9th ult. From
1000 to 1909 houses were destroyed, and
about ten thousand persons deprived Of
their homes. The burnt district occupies
. space Of one mile in length by about one
third Of q mile in width. Many lives are
supposed to have been lost. The value Of
the property destroyed Is estimated at
f3oo,0 900.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

A s.
E-The editor ofthe Hawkeye,( Gas he al
ways does in regard to democratic gather
ings) tries to ridicule the meeting Of the
democracy on Saturday last. If he only
knew how lndicrous he made himself by
peeping under the benches and grinning 4
every move that was made, he would never
attend another Of their meetings. The
fact is. he, = well - the leaders Of the
party to which he belongs, look upon the
democracy = '.rabble," " and hence i is
that their srristocratic feelings prompt
them to sncer It and underrate cur farmers
and working -men who make up the great
body Of our dsmocratic assemblages.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

The Meeting ON Saturday Last.
The meeting Of the democrats Of this
county held for the purpose Of selecting
delegates to attend the Territorial Conven-
(the proceedings Of which will be found
in another column) was, on account Of the
busy season among the farmers, not 80
generally attended a. has heretofore been
the case At similar meetings. Although
there was some difference Of opinion
among those attending the meeting a. to
who was the most available man to be nom-
mated for Delegate we were glad to see
that all were united in what we consider
the main object Of the meeting-the sue
cess Of the democratic party. There was
quite : number Of town wings present,
who, we understand, came v ith the expec-
tation Of witnessing split in our ranks,
but when they found that the democrats
only differed 90 far as it regarded mcn, and
were willing to unite upon any one # the
democratic candidates who would be sure
of success, they looked very much chop
fallen. Some Of the wings in this county
have for sometime past been very active in
endeavoring to get up dissatisfaction in the
democ, attic ranks, and thinking they had
partially succeeded, were hoping to witness
. general fare up in our meeting. But
such schemes Of federalism could not gull
the democracy; they are wide awake and
win Be ready to give their nominee. who
ever he may Be, hearty support. Pre-
ference for men, before the action of a
nominating convention is BY no means un-
usual, and, - we think, proper; but when
Sur standard bearer is once selected,
measures not men, will be the motto Of the
democracy.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

OemOcE01Ac Meenn8.
Pursuant 10 notice mee3ing Of tie de-
Of old Des Moines was held at
he Court House in Burlington on Satur-
day the 7th day Of June l845.
JONATHAN EADS, Esq, Of BEN
ton, was called to the chair, and A. WI.
CARPEsTER and J. R. WooDs, Of Burling-
ton, appointed Secretaries.
Upon motion, the following gentlemen
were appointed committee to draft res
olutions expressive Of the views Of the
meeting, to wit: Messrs. Lowe, Of Bur-
lington, Salladay, Of Benton, McMichael,
Of Franklin, Snelson, Of Flint River, Bled-
soc, Of Pleasant Grove, Sargent, Of Dam
vile. Hooton, Of Augusta, and Wesley
Hunt, of Union.
The committee retired, after which the
following gentlemen were appointed CON-
mittee to report the names Of suitable per-
sons as Delegates to the Democratic Ter
ritorial Convention, to be holden at Iowa
City, on the llth inst, to wit: Nlessrs.
Carpenter, Of Burlington, Vance, Of Union,
Robinson, Of Flint River, Tucker, Of Pleas
ant Grove, Sells, Of Benton. McMichael
Of Franklin, Sargent, Of Danville, Hepner
Of Augusta and Howard, Of Benton.
The committee after retiring for short
time, returned and reported the following
persons to the meeting. as Delegates, Il
wit: John Johnson and F. ID. Mile, Of
Burlington, E. H. Ives, Of Augusta, John
Lorton, Sen., Of Franklin, jeremiah Lam.
son, Of Flint River, George Chandler ani
Stephen Gearhart, Of Union, f. w. Davi.
and A. J. Messenger, Of Danville, Johr
ID. Wright, Of Pleasant Grove, Ignatius
Howard, of Benton, and Jacob Salladay, o.
Yellow Spring.
On motion, the names Of John Johnson
George Chandler and f. w. Davis, were
stricken out and the names Of Geo. Temple
Purnell Beach and T. L. Sargent, inserted
in lieu thereof
The report Of the committee as amended
was then concurred in by the meeting.
! The committee appointed to draft res.
Olutions, through their chairman, DR.. Lowe
reported the following:
| l. Resolved, That we consider thor.
ough organization Of the Democratic party
indispensable to the preservation and sue.
cess Of democratic principles.
| 2. Resolvcd, That principles shall con.
tinue to be our watch word and bond oi
union, and no artifice shall draw us into
contention about men.
8. Resolved, That we will give warn
and jealous support to the nominee whoever
he may be Of the Democratic Territorial
Convention, for Delegate to Congress, and
that we will use all honorable means to in
sure his election.
4. RESOLVED, That we view with pride
and satisfaction, the undiminished conf
dence and respect for our fellow citizen the
Hon. A. C. DoDcE, as manifested by the
Democratic meetings recently held in sew
eral counties in this Territory.
On motion the following gentlemen were
appointed the "Democratic Central Com
mittee" for Des Moines County, to wit:
John r. Woods, Of Burlington, John NJ.
Moore, Of Benton, A. M Michael, of Frank
lin, George w. Robinson, OF Flint River,
and G. Hepner, Of Augusta.
| On motion, Resolved, That the proceed
ings Of this meeting be published.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
JONATHAN EADS, Chair'n.
A. w; CAarrsrER, } sec,v..
]. R. WooDs, o'o''
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

Da. LAlDxsa's LEcruazs.-The third
number of this work has come to bad. Il
contains lectures upon sThs Tides,n =
"Lisht, = s'Ihe Major Planets, !" aPros-
pects of Steam Navigation'' and .sThs IA
Tometsr;n II of which re illusrated with
numerous cnts- Az mentioned by ~ IN !
previous issue, 4 = one of ths bsst and
cheapest rablicslions e DE day. Price
- cents psr number.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

TWe learn that the Governor has ar
pointed JAMES P. CARLTON, Esq, Naid
Prosecutor for the second Judicial Diarid
and JAMES GaAHr, ESQ.,, for the ihird.
We understand further that L. d. 6locf.
ton, NJ. D. Browning and G. H. Wisk
were severally nominated for the frk T.
trict, but were rejected BY the Cousca, =
that no appointment was made. The co@s
therefore, will be compelled to 6n thsvs'
cancy BY protein appointment.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14
Democratic Meeting in Louisa
County.

Pursuant to previous notice large and
respectable meeting Of the democracy Of
Louisa County, convened at the Court
House in wapello, for the purpose Of nom
mating delegates to attend the Territorial
Convention, to be holden at Iowa City, on
the llth inst. when MERIT JAMISON,
Esq, was called to the chair, and THOMAS
B. BRowN, was appointed Secretary. The
object Of the meeting having been explain
ed by J. Helverson, Esq, it was on mo-
ton,
Resolved, That committee Of three, con-
sisting Of Messrs. j. Bell, Jr., ]. Helver-
son and G. M. Mcdaniel, be appointed to
draft resolutions expressive Of the sense
Of the meeting, the committee reported as
follows:
That, whereas, the wolf is stalking
abroad in sheeps clcthing seeking whom
he may devour under the guise Of dem
ocratic whiggery.
Resolved, therefore, that this meeting rec
ommend to the democrats throughout the
Territory to arouse themselves for the
coming election, to be holden in August
next, and that they appear armed and equip
cd as the law DIRECTS on That day to array
their strength against the cunning tricks
Of federal coonery, Clayism, SIC.
Resolved, That the democrats Of Louisa
County will unite with the democracy OF
the Territory in advancing the best inter-
ests Of the people and by SO doing render
themselves and the great democratic prin-
ciples which govern the party unconquer-
able.
Resolved, That the following persons be
appointed to attend the. Iowa Territorial
Convention to be holden at Iowa City, on
the llth inst, to wit: Messrs. @. w.
McCleary, Of pellotownship, NJ. Whee-
lock, Of Columbus township, ]. Blake, Of
Fredonia township, r. Childers, Of Grand
view township, H. Bolan, of Jefferson
and John Bill, Jr., Of Florence
township, with power to fill vacancies.
Resolved, That the Democracy Of Louisa
county will use all honorable means to Sc
cure the election Of. the nominee.
Resolved, That this meeting return their
thanks to the Hon. "A. Q. DoDer, for his
able and undertaking course throughout his
Political career.
RESOLVED, That this meeting recommend
to the democracy throughout the Territory
togive their undivided support to the con-
stitution at the next August election.
Resolued, That this meeting return their
thanks to their Representative, (G. W..
McClsary,) } for bis firm and untireing zeal
il promoting the best interests Of bis con-
stituents.
On motion, Resolusd, That the proceed
ings Of this meeting Be published in the
Burlington Gazette, and Iowa Capital Re-
porter.
The meeting then adjourned sins ~.
MERIT JAMISON, Pres.
=. B. Baowx, Sec.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

FLYING MAcHrsE.--An Italian called
Signor Muzz, has invented machine '@
navigating the air, which has bsea pse
nounced practicable by ths.. ..profsssess =
the New York University. It can Dss'.
igated by one engine for twelve houFA -
can carry 1000 lbs. freight. The szps.'
Of the machine will Be about II, ,OW g.
lars.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

Il Tho second great race between
Fashion and Peytonia resulted in he sue
cess of The northern mare. Time 2, 48
and 4, 81. An accident occurred during
ths race, ~ he falling q ! portion Of he
stand, By which soms 80 persons wsre
injured.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

HxAr.-In recent trial 1t Louisville.
Of The strength ef comparative qualities q
American and Russian Hemp. Tie Amer
loan sustained : much greater weight than
de Russian. '.4ss
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

From the Iowa Capital Reporter, "
learn that bill incorporating y ccsnpaT
to construct a railroad from Blocming'oa
to Iowa City, has become LAW.
We opine that many years viii elapse
before any company will risk conssFuc'
tion Of the road.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14
Land sales.

The Reporter gives the following locali-
ty to the lands that are proclaimed by the
President to be sold at Fairfield and Du-
buque in September and October next:
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

! PsrrorA.--lt i said that Psytona i
going to England to contend for some Of ths
great cups there. Wherever she goes,
success 70 her.-ReuisHe.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-14

b. q issslave secsn1ly ben discov-
'rsd in Gennesee county, n. X.