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idsfIi'i o From the Ohio Statesman.
The Money Monopoly. 70
The Increased burthens upon

The increased burthens upon the
farmers under the wbig tax law, on the
one hand, and the reductions of prices
under a monarchical banking system
on the other is spreading disappoint-
ment and ruin TO many an honest, hard
working family in our state, This mis-
cbievous state Of things is greatly 10
be depIored, and is a sad proof Of the
difference between the promises and
performances Of some politicians. fdo''i
The number Of hogs returned to the
Auditor, upon the fac duplicate, flor
hogs are .npw taxedD 1,74i,3l8, As
these hogs were SIX monlhs Old, when
returned by the Assessors, they may
with great safety, be pu: down upon an
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Fo the Spirit of Democracy,

Mr.. EDIToR-In order TO keep your reader.
advised Of the political movements ofthe day. re
port the following proceedings ola late meeting
ofthe friends Of Mexico, held some place in East
ern Ohio. The meeting having been organized,
and its objects explained, a member arose and ad.
dressed the immense multitude, in a heart.thrinine
manner ,on the horrors of war; which ELECTED great
applause. Another speaker then held forth on the
subject oflegerdemaln-- showing in a satisfactory
manner how to become wealthy without labor.
This led the speaker into a short disser tation on
banking, which was responded to by the whole
meeting, in long, loud and continued shouts ofap-
probation, that went up from this mighty %ingather-
Ing as the voice of one condensed universe; dissi-
patihg the clouds Of war, which lowered in sullen
gloom around Bellona's couch. The Chairman of
reported the following, which were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, in the opinion of this meeting, the
locofocos recommend nothing for the consideration
and comfort of the good people Of these United
States, excepthonest industry and the rewards
due to the same; and whereas it is very foolish for
men to toll like the dun OK in the field, when il
is so easy a matter for government to furnish the
for swindIing our neighbors out of their
property, by means Of a little paper and ink; there.
~@''"
Resolved, that the present ankiDg Law of Ohio
Is all that heart could wish. s9s H5tt r,.ge |
Whereas, also, it is the opinion Of this meeting.
the armies of the United States, now in Mex
leo, have achieved a succession Of victories une.
quaIIed 10 the annals of history, and that from all
they will be successful in conqueriug
IN honorable peace, and in forcing the Mexicans
10 make ample reparation for past injuries. and to
rive reasonable assurances ofthe future security
If the citizens Of the United States therefore "a
Resolved, that wsr is wrdhg and that our
roops be Withdrawn from Mexico Immediately.
Resolved, that 10 the opinion Of this meeting,
would be inexpedient to introduce slavery into
)regon, Lapiand,, or Greenland. 2 h@aYa thhi
whereas, thss foregoing contain our cherished
Official faith and principles, and whereas it is nee.
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ARMY INTELLIGENCE
Correspondence of the Ohio Statesman.
Late from Mexico"
SANTA ANNA AGAIN AT THE HEAD
M AN iAQMv "4'F ~"

Of AN AhWI.
CINCINNATI, Dec 20, 2 O'Clock, p. M.
W. have New Orleans dates 10 the
l4th inst, and Vera Cruz to the Sd,
and from the City Of Mexico to the
Gath of-November. .'' '''" o.
1t is reported that Santa Anna had
issued q Pronunciamenlo agaistn the
Provisional Government, and had called
on the country to organize a force Of
$4,000 men 10 renew the war; He
was Mt the head Of 10000 men,, Of all
arms, and was threatening Congress, in
session at Querelaro, a majority Of
which was strongly inclined: to peace.
Gen. Scott had ordered Gen. Worth,
with a strong division, to Queretaro,
to proiectit its deliberations. SOB ydH
The LIST brigade of Gen. Buffers di.
vision had marched from Vera Cruz,
for the interior. 'a's' .'9 No H' an''sH
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essary to select suitable candidates for the office
Of President and Vice President, to carry out those
principles; therefore
Il Resolved. that we will give our undivided sup
porto Thomas Corwln, of Ohio, for President;
and to Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna for
Vice President; and that we recommend John Da-
Wis of Massachusetts,, as suitable person for Sec
rotary of War.
After a Recommendation thatthe proceedings be
published in the Chronicle and Farmer. of Bel.
mont county, the meeting adjourned in a state of
high excitement and enthusiasm at having accom-
,plished so great a work. Your Reporter. H.
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Col. VIM. G.. Walton.

Below will be found a letter from our esteemed
fellow citizen, Col. VIM. C. WALTON, request
ing that bis name may be disconnected from the
list of candidates for Governor of Ohio. The let
ter is characteristic OF the man; and therefore 1t
10, we the more ardently desire his nomination,
as an act Of justice due to him, and to the county.
As we remarked when we first made the an
nouncement, Col. Walton has been uniformly an
active and ardent politician; warmly e%spousing
the cause of the democratic party and its candi-
dates Believing his talents and standing as a pol
Itician demands his nomination, we still keep his
name at the head of our columns, and shall con-
tinue to urge his claims upon the consideration
Of the people of Ohio, hoping that he will forego
al private considerations, and accept the candi-
dacy, should he be the choice OF the convention.
AZ a democratic meeting held in Mahoning
county, on the 9th inst the following resolution
was unanimously adopted: y trUI ana gsf. d
On motion Of J. H. Lewis, -1 madam u.
Re,olved, That we have full faith and confidence
III the democracy and integrity Of Col. W. C.
Walton, of Monroe county, and should he receive
the nomination Of the 9Th of January convention,
Of Governor. he will receive our support.
Woodsfeld, December 18th, 1s47.
JAMES r. NORRIS, ''s tf.aatJ
var" Editor efhe Spirit Of Democracy
DEAR SlR:-I noticed in your excellent paper
of the date Of November 18Th, your voluntary and
very friendly annunciation of my name, as a can
didatefor the next Governor Of this State. subject
To- <hsdecision Of the next 9th Of January Con-
v~eniiss,a Ny attention has, also, been directed to
the no less warm responses to that annunciation,
BY numerous distinguished editors and correspon-
densssp Of IN. democraiie press. I embrace the
present earliest respite from press Of business, 70
tender to you. and through you,fo those editors
and correspondents. who. unsoughi, have taken
90 deep an interes, IN my prosperity, scarcely less
10 the welfare Of the democratic party itself, !
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had TONED to a color between a blue
black and an invisible green during the
s'quake." as he termed it--and he de-
rided the question by saying that the
motion was Wabbledtory. And wab-
b~teatoryit was-too much for comfort.
II not for safety. For one. | have al
ways desired 10 see, or rather feel the
effects Of an earthquake. A single
,nonvulsion has suficed to cure all Gu
'riosity-I never wish to be present at
a repetition. The same Providence
Trat has power to shake a large city to
its foundation, has the power also to lay
every dome and steeple, tunnel and
10 wer, level with the ground.
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History Of Ohio.

We commence. in to-day's paper, the publlca-
ton OF the early history Of Ohio; believing we
could not better entertain our readers, during the
long " Inter evenings, than by such a course. 1t
is we'll to recur frequently to our early history, in
order that we may not forget the price at which
were purchased the blessings we now enjoy.
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OHIO LEGIsLATURE-Our readers will ind the
most important Legislative news, in the letter OF
our Correspondent. We notice that MIR. Arch.
bold has offered for adoption a preamble and res
~olutions instruc,ing our Senators and requesting
our Representatives in Congress to aid in placing
the name of Henry johnston on the Pension list,
which were unanimously adopted. We also no.
tice that petitions. very numerously signed, for the
new county of Cumberland, with the county seat
at FaiIyiew. are being presented.
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Report Of the Secretary Of the Navy.

We refer our readers to this, abie
document, says the Washington Union
Of Friday, for II lucid and interesting
exposition of the management and the
widely extended operations Of the nav
al Departmental the public service dur.
ing the past year. The nature, ofithe
war has given TO gallant navy CONF
paratively few opportunities of that uc-
tive participation in its conflicts which
has crowned our land forces with such
unfading %laurels, and upon which, UNI
der the present energetic and judicious
administration Of the department, our
navy. if occasion had offered, would as
sured'y have entered with a certainly
of success and renown. Yet the de-
tails Of the operations Of the Pacific and
the Gulf squadron, so well presentedjn
the report, show conclusircly that the,
part performed by the navy IN the war,
though less hlled 10 strike the public
attention, has been conducted with
great energy and Irresistible power.e
In addition TO The great aid whichit
has rendered TO The movements Of the
army, by its most gallant and effective
cooperation in the expedition against
Vera Cruz, by its separate conquest and
occupation Of important points on the
Gulf const, and by its complete possess
sion of the enemy's ports on the Allan
tic and Pacific seabolrd, it may be safe
ly affirmed lha, The conspicuous part
performed BY our naval forces on the
subiugationlo of California in view Of tho
magnitude Of its results, and the gall
and perseverance displayed IN,
their achievement, forms a most honor.
able passage in our naval history. The
narrative Of the Secretaryydoe ample
justice to these achievements, andito
The high qualities, both Of our officers
and seamen, which they have brought,
into view.
1t will be seen, too, from the state.
nents Of the report, that The protection
Of our commerce from depreciation un-l
der colors Of letters Of marque, unlaw.
issued by, Mexico, has been most
vigilantly and effectuaIIy secured by
he department. To the active and
sell-judged measures adopted in this
and their jealous execution byf
'hips OF war, is unquesiionabl bly, due 10,
10 small measure The remarkable fact
hat our immense commerce has sus.
aimed no considerable loss Of this dess2
Mi9a1oa 'sanela o. eeassGq
Among The various topics alluded to-
n the report, the strong claims Of the,
under its present aba
Management, occupy q well.deserved
nd prominent place. iz ,t'ifa
The statements and the suggestions
f'fhe report its r%eferencelo the .em.g
loyment IN themail service Of the new.
team vessels, constructed with a view
war purposes, and so forming an iml-
ortant part ofour available naval pow
r. will also be 'fead with very general
itefest and appropriations noIis65g 5aos
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Coy. BEpB's YER Ac1rY.-The Governor, in
his late message, says the new tax law 'has at
length fairly lived down ALL opposition" Now
the FIRST act of the wing member fran Belmont,
was to give notice on the FIRST day ofthe session,
and, we believe, before the message was delivered
that he would introduce a bill to reduce the valua-
tipn of landed property IS per cent!
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ny-We are indebted to the Hon. VIM. Kennon
for Congressional favors; and to Messrs Archbold
and Johnston for Documents from Columbus.
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CINCINNATI SIGNAL-We have been, Tor
some weeks receiving the "Cincinnati Signal
valuable "weekly journal Of News, OPINION Let
tors and Art; the prospectus Of whichwilb be found
in another column ofto.day's paper.
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THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY.
las. R. MORRIS, PROPRIETOR.
VOODsTIELD, OHIO, DEC. s5. ls47.
hnn ron THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF OHIO.
Col WILLIAM C. WALTON,
(Sublect to the decision o fthe 9Th Jan. Convention)
Democratic. Convent on.

Believing it to be unnecessary to call together
the County Central cammittee for the purposes
specified below, the undersigned (appointed by
said Central committee, J take it upon themselves
to notify the Democracy Of Monroe to assemble
10 Convention in
WoodsfieId, on Saturday, Dec. 25,
to nominate delegates to the 9Th of January State
Convention-also to appoint a County Central
Committe for the ensuing year.
o A general attendance is earnestly solicited.
. - -|... gid. VIM. OKEY,
J. G. FLEMING,
hrG '. JAS. r. MORRIS.
Central Corresponding Communities,
Dec. 4th lSi7.
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VS. oNEN5s LACE roofs -s57 rsi'' W.
Nareern teer Han's. SEQ FaH, N'-'
mra : = T. MeLAILEN eN91
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G2EE ET0E SCI.

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.-.-' 50 ( fesa1fe4 a. Fr7 HAlutAGH's
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FRIDAY E=zla.a. zslz.
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Slave states,
NorrThs table is compiled from several tables in Professor
fuckers articles Hunts Magazine the progress OF the United
States 80 have made the calculations Professor
fuckers known statistics would render unnecessary ii
there time and leisure. ~
Some may suppose the emigration of slaves to Texas
sufficient account for this striking circumstance in the
of $780, but the not sufficient to produce
the effect. The slaves were not numerous enough, and
is probable whites left the slave States for Texas
than slaves and if there any difference, it is proba
bly, than counterbaanced by the difference of accu
racy the enumeration of slaves and whites in taking
the census The slaves easily enumerated in masses
by lists from their the white people scattered
in families and single persons and distant ones are,
doubtless often omitted, and this of increases
with our expansion But gentlemen either from the north
or south have only look around them to the true
cause northern man will how many more of the
friends and relations of his people have gone south in the
past ten years. Let the southern man look around the
coasts and rivers, and inquire who the mariners,
steamboat captains, merchants manufacturers, and mer
chants clerks who FIJI the petty offices about the ports
who the agents. the professional men, preachers,
teachers, and pedars who fill up the whole catalogue
of mechanic arts in every little village Tell me where
is you will not find your northern penetrating
more than formerly They have already commenced to
flow in upon in every direction not in the nigh
ty torrent which pours 10 the west but in rivules
everywhere and they are, for the most part, worthy
and good citizens and people pleased TO them
come and condemn that system of partial legislation and
unjust tariff taxation the part of this government,
which has had tendency to lock them up at home Nor
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yv A. GREEN. .gncff0neey

T1y IL EEsV, s7HffJONfET.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNTTURE.-On
Thursday, the l1t!I instant, at 10 o'clock, n. IN VI
shall SELL by order Of dstran, the residence of r. H. Gle
men street. between 3D. and Al streets, his lot
OF furnimre. We enumerate in part 4 "a
Mahogany sofas, dining, breakfast, and card tables
Do sdeboard, dressing and other bureaus
Do centre tables and stands
Maple high and low-post bedsteads t4
DO wnrdrobes washstnnds, and toilet sets
Cane and wood-seat chairs
Gilt and mahogany frame looking glasses
Andirons, shovel and tongs, and tenders
y Parlor and chamber window curtains Ed
Parlor, chamber, and step carpets
Feather beds, bedding, and mattresses
China, glass, and crockery ware, among which good
white granite dinncrset
Cooking, parlor, and other '-ii
Also, lot of kitchen requisites. u
Terms fsale All sums OF and under $40, cash over
$50 credit of sixty and ninety days. for saacorily
dorsed notes, bearing interest MI
II. X. BURR, Balif,
March Cd A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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Doubtless, the falling Sback from 1890 to $500 was
caused by the influx of white population TO this country
after the revolution. and the suerings of the whites and
their occupation in arms during the revolution which
position in 1890. But, after that regular, grad
ua increase, and the beginning of gradual fall And
thingprovng that it arises from some general law of
populations and not from any local. ansitory or special
cause 1t must be general law, which affects alike
Louisiana and Virginia. Missouri and North Carolina
Georgia and Kentucky, which operated continuously from
1870 to 1910:
table shoeng the proportion Of saue population 10 free
(oes ana backs) The present stare States, at epTy
and the proportion IN the aggregate Of alt the
Ntnfna Eor- cLcxan,
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ITO be continued.]
~ X. ". DYER, .axrfjoncer.

-. .
INTENSIVE SALE OF CLOTHING, CLOTHS, VEST
II ings aud Fancy Articles, Auction.--On Thursday
next the llth instant 10 O'clock shall SELL nj the store
ofW B. Lewis, Pennsylvania avenue, the corner
street. all the stock and fixtures of his store
ing 500 pieces of superior clothing of every descriptions
and an assortment OF cut goods and trimmings usually kept
IN such stores; the store hxres which large mir
rors two show counters, lamps, stoves, desks,
clocks Ne, large eproof iron chest large lot Of toys
ana fancy goods, and a quantity OF books &c., Nc.
Also the lease of the store.
Terms Of sale: All of and under 800, cash; over
30 credit of 30 and 60 days for approved endorsed notes.
bearing interest. ROBT w. DYER,
March I'D Auctioneers.
SUGAR, Moasses, &c. at Auction.-On Friday next the
~ 18th instant, ii O'Clock, a M, +. and A. II.
Dodges wharf the cargo OF the brig Analosan from Maya
CUES Porto Rico, consisting OF -
POT hhds. stictly prime sugar
50 hhds superior moasses
70 "a baas {prime green coffee
viii be added ~.
2400 sacks Liverpool A. G.. salt
500 Ashons fine salt
EDWARD S. WRIGHT
March Sit Auctioneer, Georgetown.
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VALUABLE Improved Property for sale at public

VALUABLE Improved Property for sale At public
auction-On Monday, the 10Th instant at IL o'clock
a, the premises, mile and half from ashing
ton, fronting on the road leading from the olgae Bal
nore turnpike the Anacosa bridge sxtyve acres of
well improved land with small frame house and other
outbudings. The place is well watered by two springs
and pump the door There is it an excellent peach
orchard in fine bearing order As for situation and con
venience the marke; il be surpassed ANY per
DESTROYS of viewing the property can do so by calling
the subscriber, living thereon.
Terms liberal and made known ON the lay Of sale
JOHN A. BARTRUFF.
ROBT- w DYER,
March 5-dts Auctionser.
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VALUABLE Improved property for sale Mt Pebble

VALUABLE Improved property for sale mt Public
Auciion--On Monday the 18th instant. II O'Clock
M on the premises, one mile and half from Washington,
fronting ON the road leading from the tolgate the Bati
more turnpike the Anacostia bridge sixty five of
wellmproved land with small frame house and other
oubuidings The place is well watered by two springs
and pump the door. There is IL excellent peach
orchard in line bearing order As for situation and
nience market be surpassed Any person de-
srous of viewing the property do by calling the
subscriber, living thereon.
JOHN A. BARTRUFF
ROBT. w DYER,
March 2-eodNdsf Auctoneer.
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(tENTLEMEN's Hats--The spring style will be intro
VI dnced by us this day. March 2, I5l7)
Those in Congress whose sizes regis
tered with be supplied with the style by sending
their order NJ H. STEVENS 81 EMMONS,
March 2-itit Haers, I and g. Browns Hotel
IN HOUSE FOR RENT--Two-sory brick, with base
:iA men, Al street. between Pennsylvania and
street Inquire of ]. Williams next door. i.
Feb O-Iaw3w
A RMY and Navy Registers -Offcial--for ls47 For
"A sale by y. TAYLOR,
Feb rs
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/, House Of Representatives., February 10, ls47-On
" the three million bill
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-22

WThe receipts on the Albany aud
Worcester railroad, for the three last
weeks for which returns have been made.
show an increase of $4,000 over the
corresponding period of 1876 The es-
timated amount of receipts for the present
financial year, which closes on the 30th
November, is 81, 1,250OO0, or 100000
gross gain; from which deduct one, third
for increased expenses. and thereremains
100000. or FIVE per cent on the present
share capital of four millions. As the
net income last year was within frac-
ton of sevenp per cent, that of the present
cannot be far from twelve. The July
dividend was four, and if FIVE be paid in
January. three per cent, or one hundred
and twenty thousand dollars, can be ad
ded to the reserved fund for contingent
cies.
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0HrThe Boston Wing describes the
removal of brick building in that city,
to the distance of eleven or twelve feet,
including the cellar walls, on Temporal
ry railway, by means of jack-screws.-
The weight of the building was estima-
ted at 500 tons, but so successful was the
process of moving it that not a jar was
felt. 1t was used as grocery store and
the contents were not removed and the
ordinary business continued all the while
without interruption. This is the first
feat of the kind ever accomplished, and
was work of much difficulty. The pro-
cess, as described in the Whig, was to
first dig the new cellar and lay founda-
ton wallto correspond with the old one.
Upon this wall two iron bars were atlix-
ed, several inches apart, over Which the
building was TO move on small iron rollers.
Underneath the old wall similar prepa-
ration was made. The difficulty of NOV
ing was made greater by the unevenness
ofthe stones composing the wall, many
of which were taken out, and their pla-
ces substituted with others of smooth
surface. Six screws were used III the
operation.