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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-29
os- The .ZanesyiIle Aurora speaking Of III,

W fHO ZHHcSFIHc 1iuIVIu, 5PCdkIIIB UI tNB
Wing meeting at that place, says:
'We heard Mr.. Woods for about an hour on the
subject Of the extravagant expenditure Of the pub.
lie money in the construction Of the Muskingum
Improvement, and Miami extension canal, and
Yontz, Barney, Murine & Co. He asserted that
Yontz and Murine had stolen $50 900 of the mon.
ey of the State Of Ohio. If this be true why has
not the Wing dynasty taken means to bring them
to punishment.
In speaking Of extravagant expenditures, he
had forgotten to say anything Of the increase of
officers and official salaries, the New State House,
and the enormous expense Of the new Tax Law
There is an apparent want of sincerity in party
which appeals to the people to submit 10
taxation from motives Of an honorable desire to
pay the public debts and still goes on contnvally
in unnecessary and wastsful elpendtuTes.' :.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-29
From the .Natamoras Flag Of The 9Th inst.

DEPARTURE OF Gen. TAYLoR.-Yes
terday morning early "Old Rough and
Ready" left Matamoras for Camargo,
in the steamer Whtevile, accompanl-
ed, we believe, by about one-half OF
the Texan regiment Of infantry, and a
fe W regulars. There was no announce
ment of his departure, no firing of guns.
nothing to indicate that SO conspicu-
Gus parsonage as the commander of
the American forces was abont to
leave a place he had taken, to assume
the individual direction of his forces at
another point. He left whilst half the
city was wrapped in slumber, and ere
the sluggard had quilted his couch, was
many miles upon his journey. This is
characteristic OF the brave old veteran,
for he would rather face the enemy,
double In numbers, than hear the BOOM
ing of the cannon, and the shouts of
men, paying homage to his well-deserv-
ed fame. If we understand General
Taylor rightly, he is man who would
travel twenty miles out of the way
rather than encounter host of friends
and admirers who had assembled to
honor him by a public demonstration.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-27

look of terror had fallen from her Inns. and
an infant smile was pictured bea1tiG,IIv
there; the red rose tlnge upon her cheek.
was lovely as IN life, and as pressed il to
my own, the fountain of tears was OPEN
ed, and | wept as if nv head were water.
have but slim recollection of what fol-
owed only know that remained weeD-
ing and motionless ill the coming on of
twilight, and that was then taken tender
Iy by the hand, and led away where saw
the countenances of parents and sisters.
Many years have gone by upon the
wings OF light and shadow, but the scene
| have portrayed still comes over me at
times, with a terrible distinctness. The
old oak yet stands at the base of the pre-
cIplce, but its limbs are black and dead,
and lis hollow trunk, looking Up to the sky,
as 1t "calling to the clouds for drink" is
an emblem of rapid and noiseless decay.
A year ago | visited the spot, and the
thoughts of by-gone days, came mournful-
Iy back to me,-thoughts OF the little in
nocent being who fell by my side like
some beautiful tree of spring rent up by
the whirlwind in the midst of It's blossoming.
But remembered-and OH there was 10Y
in the memory-that she had gone where
no lightnings slumber in the folds of the
rainbow cloud, and where the sunlit wa
ters are never broken by the storm breath
of Omnipotence!
My reader will understand why | shrink
in terror from the thunder. Even the
consciousness of security Is no reliefto me
my fear has assumed the nature of an
instinct, aud seems indeed part Of my ex-
istence.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-27

increased in prosperity as we have increas-
ed in years, and that, too, with an accele-
rated progress unknown to the history of
the world. We have Il class of men, whose
eyes are always upon the future, overlook
ing the blessings around us, and forever
apprehensive of some great political evil,
which is to arrest US somewhere on this
side Of the millennium. To them, we are
the image of gold, and silver, and brass,
and clay, contratiety in unity, which the
first rude blow of misfortune is to strike
from its pedestal.
For my own part, | consider this the
strongest government on earth, for good,
and the weakest for evil. Strong, because
supported by the public opinion of people
inferior TO none Of the communities Of the
earth in all that constitutes moral worth
and useful knowledge, and who have
breathed into their political system the
breath of life; and who would destroy it
as they created it, if it were unworthy of
them or failed to fulfil their just expecta-
tons. And weak for evil, from this very
consideration, which would make its folies
and lis faults the signal of its overthrow.
1t is the only government in existence
which no revolution can subvert. 1t may
be changed, but it provides for its own
change, when the public will requires
Plots and Instructions, and the various
struggles by which an oppressed popula-
ton manfests Its sufferings and seeks the
recovery OF its rights, have no place here.
We have nothing to fear but ourselves.
And the Senator from South Carolina
will permit me to remark, that the appre-
hension that he expresses, that a war may
bring forward military chieftains, who
would ultimately establish their own power
upon the ruins of their country's freedom,
is, in my opinion, if not the last of all the
evils, one of the very last, which this Re-
public has to fear. | will not stop to
point out the circumstances of our posi-.
ton, character, and institutions, which
render military despotism impossible in
this country. They are written in burn
ing characters, not upon the wall, but up
on the hearts of every American and
they need no seer to expound them. Our
safety Is our union; our only fear dis
union. In the moral government of the
world, national offences are punished by
national calamities. 1t may be that we
may forsake the God of our fathers; and
run after strange gods. If we do, and
are struck with Judicial blindness, we shall
but add another to the long list Of nations
unworthy Of the blessings acquired for
them by preceding generations. and inca.
PabIe of maintaining them but none SC
signalIy so as we.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-27

In the U. S. Senate, on the 29th ut,, a
bill was introduced to grant alternate Sec
tons of public land, to given amount to
the State of Michigan, to aid in construct
ing canal and railroad. The Senators
defined their respective positions thereon.
The bill was finally, after being amended,
put upon its passage and adopted. Yeas,
26, nays II. On the 3Oth, the Southern
Railroad bill, for the granting of alternate
sections of public land, was also taken up.
"The bill to aid the State of Mississippi in
the construction of Railroad from Jack
son, through Brandon to the Alabama line.
was then taken up, and briefly advocated
by Messrs. Speight and Calhoun, and OPP
posed by Messrs. Bagby and Niles. After
some further debate the bill was slightly
modified, and finally passed. Ayes %
noes 8. The Senate then adjourned over
till Monday"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-27

OREGoN.-Further items by the Cam
bria show, by official correspondence, that
the rejection of the proposal to arbtrate
the Oregon question, was expected by Mr..
Packenham and the British minister. A
despatch from the Earl of Aberdeen to Mr..
Packenham, under date Of March Sd, in
forms him that he had no time before the
closing of the mail on that day, to inform
him OF the course now TO be pursued. We
are left, therefore, of course to conclude
that the final Instructions came by the mex
packet.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-27
To the Publir,
istence.

On the 7th day of May inst. our town
was visited by most awful tornado, which
annihilated every building in its track, kill
ling 81 of our citizens, and wounding 90
others, leaving many families destitute of
every comfort and without homes.
The buildings and other property de-
stroyed is estimated at between 90 and
$4,000. The Baptist Church of this
place partook of the calamity, in the loss
Of their house of Worship large and no
bic edifce, which cost US nearly eight
years. toll, and about $4,000 in money.
At meeting of the members of the
Church on Saturday last, a resolution was
passed TO rebuild said Church as soon as
practicable, and the subscribers were ap-
pointed q committee 70 solicit and receive
subscriptions and donations for that pur-
pose: also TO publish an address TO solicit
the aid of generous and benevolent pub
lie, and of our Baptist brethren particular
~ in this work. We presume calamity
so fatal in It's consequences TO human life,
and Of such ruinous tendency towards pro-
perty, for the size of our town, is unpre-
cedented in the u. States. The gentIest
zephyr waits the cries of the needy and dis
tressed to our ears. We hear the piteous
mourning Of the afflicted, and see those
that are left without house or home, CROP
ing amid the pile of ruins to save what IS
left beneath the rubbish. Surrounded by
such scenes, the call upon the generous
impulse of our community, will prevent Us
from being able to do much in the rearing
of our church, as well as the fact that some
of our wealthiest members have shared
largely in the loss of property-hence, 1t
will be seen, that the energies of our
church is weighed down by circumstances
beyond our control.
If We can get assistance now, many OF
the brick and other material can be saved,
from the ruins and used in rebuilding,
which otherwise would be useless.
Now, fellow.citizens and brethren, will
YOU aid US? Small donations from you,
which you never would feel, viii enable
us TO erect a sanctuary 10 our God. We
believe our citizens and our brethren have
been liberal in every good work, but the
late dispersion of Providence has rendered
them weak and powerless, and We appeal
| to the public generally and our Baptist bre-
thren, particularly, and we trust we shall
not appeal in vain. Donations and sub
scriptions for this purpose will be thank
fully received, and may be RENTED to
them or II. n. Bingham Treasurer of the
Church
Will not the benevolent, and pastors and
dsacons of our Churches, circulate sub
scriptions and take up collections in this
and other States for our relief?
L. S. HUMPHREY
J. G. HALL, Committee
d. Nj. DECK,
| P. s. Editors friendly 10 our objects,
will please publish this address.
Our neighbor of the Intelligencer cites
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-27

Our neighbor of the Intelligence cites
Governor Johnson Of Louisiana. as an no.
norabIe instance of an out-and-out demo-
crat, who appoints wings 10 office when ne
considers Thorn capable and honest. odL
neiphbor would no doubt have mentioned
some whig instances Of the same SORT OF
liberality, if he knew of any. Sentinel
New ScurHERN PRoDUcT.-Recent ex'
perimen.s prove that Alligator OIL Is suPs-
riof, if anything. to the best sPermaees'
for all the purposes to which oil IS aPPiied.
We know some Bayous and Lakes a.
~n;cn '0''O" he.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-27

TROUBLE AHEAD FOR MEXICO.
were talking yesterday with an officer of
one of our volunteer corps, and he inform
ed us that there was not man in his regi-
ment that kmsw anything about Geography
or any difference bettUeen the soils Of the
East or West Of the Rio Grande. We
hear of new Republics spoken of in Mex
leo, and we saW t,Do candidates for Go
uerrrOrs for these new Republics. The
events of the future open with singular
magni6cence. Tropic.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-27

WASH FOR FRUIT TREEs.-A subscri-
Der wishes to know what is the best wash
for young fruit trees, and the best time for
putting it on. Ley that will bear an egg
will kill all the vermIn and the moss that
gathers on young trees. Apply it in May
or June, when the vermin are to be seen
twill do more service than in cold weather
One pound of potash, dissolved in one gal
lon of water, will be strong enough for the
vermin and not injurious to the bark.
The Grenada Chronicle says that hal
stones fell in that vicinity on the day of the
storm, II Of which weighed a pound.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-27

P. 8. Editors friendly 10 our objects
will please publish this address.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-02
Erbaei qfa lstlsy from .N.,o York, ynsy %, 1886

10 the general note Of praise and exullation there
ono exception IN our city, and one only so far as
nave seen or heard, and that's Greeley of the whig
iIoune. ne seems actually mad that our brave
soiuieiS shouid nave gained victory al all. He
Hels, ana fumes, and scolds, and saws that The
World SHALL realize thai there are friends of
PEACE ioho dare be Jaiuf 70 their cause in defiance
q Dho1s Parks taA Of patriotic rOcdss"-re referring TO
the great Park meeting Of 900 on the Dist Tru-
w oreeiey Is determined to be the reigning king
among the PEACE party! Again he says. rs 10
the preisnes that Ttras rshtliy extends 10 The Rio
"a'as, NE man 0ho SETS up toould take any pocket
oook 0ai ne thought he could Keep fair or foul means
ana adds that thus war Is a wantOn and atrocous
one INTO which We are wantonly plunged by "Our
,aae,s' ana The iandjobbers and sLaUs Obbsrs. The
ol0Oay 0aay % some ,oaTs arc msasuraby redeemed BY
me DARING spiacsd IN commencing them; but his
"@ Is as CoWARDLY AS II Is WICKED"
These extracts from our anti-resistant wing
iriehd Sreeley, will be, | think, about as much as
your ieadefs can well bear but should they really
uesne Surieit, would refer them TO his paper oil
TINS aale, (Which should be preserved in which the
must p't'er enemy 10 his country can find matter
onoush W supply him with reasonable thoughts for
pie uhe' ana IN which article not a word of love
OF country or EMULATION at the noble exploits of our
BRAIN"
Summer is now upon us in good earnest Every
place Of amusement is filed TO overaowing every
evening. The Keans are doing a smashing bust
ness at the Park. Madame Pico is warbling to her
thousands, and everything wears a bright and
smiling face.
Business thus far has been very little affected by
our Mexican difficulties, and probably will not be.
The Great Britain is hourly looked for, and good
news from the army Ia .hsrieo is soon expected.
We have many gallant fellows in this city waiting
orders TO march; and trust there will be no hesta
ton in giving out the word go"
HOMO
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THE NOTICE" IN ENGLAND.

One fact has reached US by the last arrival from
England, Of greater importance, we think, than has
usually been attributed to il. The British press has
feeling in England upon the reception Of the vote Of
the Senate upon the notice. Two circumstances are
remarkable in the articles upon this subject of the
leading British journals. In the first place-they
concur in regarding the notice as peace measure,
boxing to the prompt adjustment Of the difficulties
between the two nations. In the second place, and
this is more noteworthy--very many Of them con-
cur in regarding the notice vote passed by the Sen
ae as substantially the same notice which the Presl-
dent recommended. One of these journals-and
that, not the least pacific among them, states in
terms, and in full view Of the Senate preamble and
resolution, that the resolution as it stands might
fact have been drawn by Mr.. Polk himself'-mean
ing by this we presume, that Mr.. Folks purpose was
upon its face, an effort to bring matters toa speedy
and peaoeable adjustment, so soon as such an adj
ius,ment could be made compatibly with our na'
iona rights and interests.
What significant commentary is here presented
upon the various charges-or rather the various Sc
RES Of charges-aganst the President all resulting
in the accusation that he was bent upon a with
England The case is a very strong one. The
President proposes upon the Oregon question a new
policy. The spirit of party rises up in Congress
and all over the country to proclaim, that this new
policy will precipitate us into a war. Congress
spends FIVE or six months in debating the matter
makes what are deemed important alterations in the
shape it is to assume-thc vote goes over to Eng.
land, and is then proclaimed to be very much the
same vote which the President recommended, and
at the time, vote strongly indicative of peace
u purpose and intention. A more triumphant ref.
utation ofparty clamor cannot be imagined
When the measures proposed by the Executive
meet such reception abroad, is it not, we respect
fully ask, much to be regretted that distinguished
senator should be found urging the Senate Of the
United States to premature ascertainment by it,
legislation of boundary line, when the boundary
must, after all, be settled by the Executive in ne.
collation., and when that negotiation must hereafter
come before the Senate for revision! Where is the
.xpediency of determining the result of a negoti
alton in which two parties must join while that ne
collation. yet remains open'
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-02

"CoMMG TO THE RESCUE !"-Probably one of the
most bitter newspapers in denouncine the President
for the war upon Mexico was the New York Her
aid. We have nowhere seen structures more ably
written or more powerfully enforced. But "tlme a
last makes all things even" The Herald of yester
day thus handsomely acknowledges its error:
"0n a careful perusal Of these documents, (the re
cent diplomatic correspondence between the govern
ments Of the United States and Mexico,) we con
ceve that the American government is justified IL
everything that has taken place in regard to Mexi
co. The only error which we think the administra
ton has committed-and which we always believed
is the delay in NOT declaring ,odr against Msrico
long time ago. The correspondence between Mr.
Sdell and Mr. Buchanan establishes the necessity am
justice Of this var and the documents of Marcy snt
Bancroft prove that they did well as they could
with the material under their control in preparing
Gen. Taylor for the campaign"
The New York Herald has a good deal NOR
manliness and iberaty than many other papers W,
| could name -Psrnsyluanisr,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-02
THE NEW REPRESENTATIVE FROM TEXAS.

THE NEW REPRESENTATIVE FROM TEXAS.
David s. Kaufman, esq, the representative elect
from the first congressional district of Texas, took
his seat in the House yesterday. Mr.. X. had two
very popular opponents, one whig-Mr ochiltree,
and the other democrat, Mr. Scurry; but his vote
was about double the vote Of both. We have in
Mr.. Kaufman man of sound democratic princi-
pies, and warm supporter Of the revenue prin-
cpes laid down by the Secretary Of the Treasu-
y in his able report on the finances. While Texas
was an independent sovereignty Mr.. Kaufman filed
many highly honorable posts He was several
years member Of the House, and presided as
speaker over tina: body, He was also member Of
the Senate and drew up the resolutions ratyng the
annexation Of Texas to the Union. Previous to
her admission, Mr.. Kaufman was selected as min
lister to the United States to settle certain matters in
controversy with his government. His active and
busncss character, well as high order of talents
will give the democratic ranks in the House great
strength. He was long prominent member of
our party in Louisiana before going to Texas. Mr..
Kaufman is native Of Pennsylvania, but has been
most Of is life in the South, where in Louisiana
and Texas, he has pursued the practice of law
with much honor and success.
We welcome this first representative in the
House from the new State Of Texas to his seat in
the Congress of the republic.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-02
THE ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL
TAYLOR

The wing papers have censurcd the government,
for ordering General Taylor from Corpus Christi
with so small force. This censure, however, has
been unjustly bestowed. According to the Presi-
dents war message, Gen. Taylor had been author.
lied by the War Department, four months before, to
call for reinforcements on the States of Louisiana
Mississippi, and Alabama, whenever he deemed il
necessary. The editor of the Plain Dealer has
found ere this that the government" is perfectly
willing and able to "take the responsibility of any
authority invested in the commanding officer of the
army; and he will find ere long that the govern
ment'' is also capable Of bringing the war to n
speedy and honorable termination, in spite of the
abuse and opposition heaped upon it by federal edi-
tors and cowardly bankers.
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Agency for Claims at Washington.
CHARLEs DE SEEDING, Notary Pub

~ lie, COnyeyanCer, ana General a gent
No. IL Todd's Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington ID. c., offers his services for the prose-
cution OF claims before Congress any Of the ex-
ecutive departments, or before any board Of COM
missioners that my be appointed for the ad-
ustment of spoliations, collecting private claims
and rents, procuring pensions, whether revolution
or any other service; bounty lands for return duties
or those arising under contracts treaties or otherw
wise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid to the settlement Of ac-
counts of Disturbing officers who may find 1t incon-
venient to give their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned a notary public, he ~
prepared to furnish legazed copies of any document
or other paper that may be required.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent Of service re-
quired.
Communications (post paid) will receive immedi
ate attention.
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart
ment and the several bureaus connected with it,
comptrollers' and auditors Offices Of the Treasury
Department, and the senior captains and pursers in
the navy; and also to DR.. John Romans, Boston;
Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev. Septlmus
fusion, chaplain of the Senate, Washington; Hon.
Henry l.. Ellsworth, Fayeee, Indiana; Thomas M.
Bouat, ESQ.,, Pensacola, Florida Hon G. b. Pen
rose, Lancaster, Pa; Judge L. Hartley Crawford,
Washington; William Agnew, esq, New York; 4.
Collins Lee, ESQ.,, Baltimore, Md; IL. B. Reardon,
esq.,, Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodridge, New Ha-
ven, Conn; M. Judson, esq, New Orleans; Hon.
z. II. Foster, Nashville, Tenn.
May lily