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The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

DECIDEDLY PRAcTIcAL.-Upon the eve
of the recent National Liberty Party
Convention held 10 this city, we under.
stand the Steamer Albany, Capt. eager,
boarded at one of the western ports by a
large delegation of white and culored
gentlemen ON their way 10 participate in
the deliberations of that august assem-
blage. The Captain saw at once the mix.
ed character OF his new passengers, and
determined to cultivate habits of consis.
'ency among them. He took possession of
he state room keys, aud went about his
business. AT the proper time for giving
out state rooms lie had the party all mus
tered in the cabin, aud commenced by
selecting colored delegate and a white
one, aud designating state rooms No. So
and-so to each parti.colored pair, until
the pairs were all used pp,-giving to the
colored gentleman in each instance the
charge of the key. There was 40 dodr
ing the determination of the Captain 10
TINS partlcular-they had 10 go it or moth
ing. When the dinner bell rang, the
party moved unfortunately towards the
table, but the colored persons were ad
monished by the Captain that they could
not under the rules Of his boat, take seats
al the frst table. The white aboli,ionists
protested that "a colored man was as good
sus mil kU
Captain, Il don't think So aud as YOU do -,
you can wait and eat with ihem.' Tue,
waited, and the delegation ate together.
thereby. under the policy of the boat i,
carrying their principles into Practice
Buff. Express.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

thrown the Herrera administration, main
Ily npon the charge that II had intended TO
receive an American minister. 80, lar
" as The ad administrations Of Paredes from
impioring for time 10 consider the qnes-
tion Of receiving Mr.. SIidell. that they
took no official notice Whatever of his pre-
yious application 10 be received, nor Of
his presence in Mexico, TIL in note,
bearing date the 18th Of March, they ap-
priced him in terms that the Mexican gov
ernment had from the first, regarded the
annexation Of Texas as casus belH, puts
ting all further negotiation out of the
qnestiou! This note TO Mr.. Slidell was
followed up by proclamation Of Paredes
under the date of 18th Of April. 1916, re-
ferring to the mission of Mr.. Slidel as an
additional insult offered by our govern
meDt 10 Mexico; which, with other causes.
had induced him, upon his accession TO
power IN The begming of The gear to issue
orders TO his army TO attack our troops
while Gen. Taylor was yet at Corpus
Christi!
With these facts before them. our read
ers can Judge for themselves ofthe success
OF the Intlligencer in its defence Of Mr..
Clay's gross and unfortunate error
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
MEXICANS DEFEATED.

The news comes to hand Of another Amer
can victory, and this to those here SO much
concerned about the Mexicans, will not be
gratifying. How inhumane it is for a just
God, to let few men, fighting in an ''unholy
and unrighteous war;" triumphant over large
force. 1t appears to US, that the christian
must abandon the idea that God rules all
things or admit the war on our part to be Just
and righteous. Victory has marked the path
Of the Americans in every battle, and caused
not only those fighting but every truly Amer
ican to rejoice.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
THE TRUTH-ITS INDICATORS,

1t is gratifying to us, and we presume to
every one else, to see and known that every
good cause has its indicators and defenders
Truth is mighty and worthy noble defenders,
and we must testify TO its having many such.
Go where you may and you will always find
those who are very selfrighteous and cannot
bear the idea of hearing an untruth, and at
the same time, probably, during whole day
discourse, they will not have told the truth
once, intentionally. Well these very fellows
talk long and loud ABOUT some neighbor, edi,
fors or some body that lies so much that it
gives them great trouble. Such men fire.
quently occupie the fre-side of barrooms,
where their room would be more acceptable
than their company, tell yarns that have Meth
er jest, sense, interest or anything to make
them palitable. These arc some of the wor-
with lying. If all the editors in the Union
were collected together they could not hold
an honorable station with two Of these nota-
BILE tale .tellers and loafers
The greatest reasons some men have for
charging editors with lying, is because they
frequently find their mean acts held up to the
public and have their deception exhibited
We cannot object to men of this character
attempting to bring the character of editors
on level with their own. IF such persons
had reputation for truth, then we might to
some degree, regret the charge, but as it is
we have nothing to fear. This is the season
of rejoicing 10 these lovers of truth, for 1t is
to cold for them to labor, and the landlord has
to keep up his fires to accommodate travellers,
and about which men of truth love to warm
their shins, and leave for no stranger. Who
does not feel injured when his reputation is
thus attacked, by such worthless! Will not
editors everywhere tremble, when they find
their characters at stake! But the cream of
the joke is, most Of these persons never take
paper-never read one unless they steal or
borrow 1t from neighbor, and some of them
cannot read. Well when these facts are es-
tablished, is it not hard to have your reputation
for truth doubted in this way! If these men
would subscribe for and read papers they
might find many truths in them that would be
to their advantage.
The truth is so sacred gem that more
men ought to possess it, and carry it with
them, and have the same regard for it they
have for money. 1t is somewhat amusing to
hear some men talk of the Importance Of
truth, and while thus discoursing, sticking the
lies in edgewise. Just pay attention to some
of these old long -winded fellows who abhor
lies so much, and we venture to say, that you
will hear more lies in five minutes than an
inexperienced hand could to put together in
an hour.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

TEST OF CHARACTER We may judge
of mans character by what be loves as
readily as by his associates. If a person
is wed to low and sordid objects-if he
takes delight in the bacchanalan revel,
the vulgar song and debasing language
we can at once tell the complexion OF
his mind. On the contrary, ii he is found
in the society of the good-if lie loves
purity aud truth-we are satisfied that he
is an upright man. A mind debased will
not be found in holy assembly, not
among the wise and good. He whose af
fectOns are encircled by goodness, seeks
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
HOG CASE-KNOCK DOWN g. CON-
TEMPT OF CO[JTR.

TEMPT OF COUTR.
The trial on Saturday last in the Office of
Chief Justice JOHN w. .SENSENEY, ESQ.,,
was decidedly interesting. The evidence
was varied and conflicting. The hog claim
ed by the plaintiff and in the possession Of
the defendant, may or may not belong to
either. About the middle Of the suit, one Of
The witnesses struck the defendant very se%
we're stroke, causing considerable confusion.
We are sorry to have it to say that there
we're by -standers Mr.. H. and G.] who very
highly, ungentlemanly and esea aDgeneroas-
|ly lit is said by the Chief Justice) insulted
the court. They even, SO disregarded the
dignity of the most honorable body, that they
went to sham boxing and that too, contrary
to the wishes Of his Excellency JOHN w.
SENSENEY, Esqr. This, IN the court room
of his honor, was not only highly disreputa-
BILE but contemptuously meat. Men thus
acting! must be entirely ignorant Of the rules
of his court. as well as the laws of the land,
the full possession Of which belong to his
dignity. If the Chief Justice was not aware
of the honorable situation he occupies in the
eyes of community, then it would not matter
SO much, if the rules Of court and gentillty
we're slightly violated But in the present
case, the crime is most grievously offensive!
Now, dear friends, hereafter, when in court,
let your acts be marked with some degree Of
decorum. If you receive this most whole-
some advice, it will, undoubtedly be Crafty
ing to the honorable Justice, as well as 10
ourself The court, particularly this one, IS
the very temple of Liberity!-the only place
we have to appeal to for even and exact JUS
tice between man and man-the pure place
of perfection, and as such, should be kept in
violate. 1t should be nobly protected by the
strongest arm of the American people, and
every insult vigorously punished.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
During the Revolutionary War, Gen. l.

During the Revolutionary War, Gen. La
fayette being in Baltimore, was invited to a
ball. He went as requested, but instead Of
joining in the amusements as might be ex-
pected Of a young Frenchman of twenty-five
he addressed the ladies thus-Lades, you are
very handsome; you dance very prettily, your
ball is very fne;-but my soldiers have nc
Shirts The appeal was irrestible; the bal
ceased, the ladies went home and went to
work, the next day large number of shirts
were prepared by the fairest hands of Balti.
more, for the gallant defender of their country
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
From the Ohio Statesman
LATER FROM MEXICO,
---e--- %
ANOTHER REVOLUTION.
Paredes in favor Of a
Monarchy!
Ampudia Killed!
ARRIVAL OF COL. GEO. w. MORGAN
LOUISVILLE,
CINCINNATI, Dec. 3--l0P. NJ.

CINClNNATi, DGCs - ~ -. 49,
Editor Ohio Statesman:
d The Peytonia has arrived at louisville
bringing New Orleans dates 70 the 26ti
ult. The Alabama had arrived at New
Orleans, bringing Vera Cruz dates to The
18th.
train had arrived al Vera Cruz from
the city of Mexico, consisting Of 500 wa
gons.
The Alabama brought over 200 disa
bled soldiers, and number Of oificers
The Genius OF Liberty has been stop
ned. The editor has been imprisoned.
Al revelation had been broken out IN
Guadalaxra, which had been commenced
by Farias. The revolutionary party had
been defeated by mob headed BY the
Priests. Ampudia was killed in the ac
tion.
Paredes was at Talaciugo. He had
openly pronounced in favor Of the estah-
lishment Of a monarchy, and is seconde
by the garrison at Mazatlan.
The Mexicans still show an unconquer'
able hatred to the Americans, and o de
sire for peace.
The Mexican Congress is to be remov-
ed te Morelia.
Generals Santa Anna and Rea are at
Orizaba, intending TO attack the next
train.
Gaines, Clay, and Smith, who were
taken prisoners at Encarnacion, aud af-
forwards exchanged, are expected at New
Orleans from Calves on.
Col. Morgan, Of Ohio, and Coils. Gar
land, Andrews and many others, have ar
rived at Louisville, and will be here IN
the merning.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

Lieut.. ampbell-~AnOther Eight on Gen.
eral TAyIoF7s Iinc--14 americans lost
out OF 30. Gen. Taylor on his way Home
Correspondence of the y. Statesman
MONTEREY, Mexico,
November Sd, lS47.
DEAR SiR:-Yesterday while on his wa!
TO General Taylor's Camp, and within
or miles of it, (where the 2nd Ohio haC
a fight with General Urea last winter
Lieut., Campbell, with 25 men of the 2uc
Dragons, while escorting witness and al
officer, who is to be tried for some military
offence, was attacked by some I50
armed Mexican cavalry.
Two men and several horses fell at the
first fire. The Lieut.. gallantIy stood his
ground and even charged upon them as
long as he had men and horses left with
which TO do it,. AT last he found it ne
cessary to cut his way through them with
what force he had left. In killed and
missing he has lost Ia men, besides several
who have been brought in badly wounded
--one has had his arm ampulated since.
The Lieutenant received no less than
four balls which passed through his clothe;
without hurting him.
They report that they saw the villains
come up and murder the wounded Ameri
cans who could not get away.
They lost nearly all their horses--twt
additional companies have gone out il
quest of the rascals.
Gen. Taylor goes down next week on
his way home. Gen. Wool will be left il
command on this line, he will take up his
headquarters here.
Gen. Taylor gave a COLLATION. 10 Gen
Wool and some l0G officers here, last
Saturday, on the occasion Of his leaving
The entertainment was got up IN good
taste, with the best the country afforded
both in the animal and vegetable world
and his liquors were hard to excel.
All parted well pleased with the Gen.
erals hospitality and the social enjoy
menis of the day.
remain your friend and ob't serv't,
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
Patriotic Address.

"High,ly honorable mention has been
made IN various circles of town, Of an ad
dress made by Rev. Mr.. Moody on Thanks.
giving Day, 10 an attentive auditory, in
the Methodist Episcopal Church, We
have heard several persons, capable OF
appreciating the highes, effort of intellec,
and patriotism, allud, to it as an address
elevated in style and thoughts aud so
purely refued in its american sentiments
as TO challenge admiration both for the
speaker, who displayed high order oi
talent and eloquence, and the topic o.
of which he spoke--the history, progress,
and position of the American Republic
The position of the Reverend orator in
rela ion to the war of the Revolution, Of
lSl2-'l5, and of the present, was that of a
trne and genuine patriot, aud did honor
TO both head and heart"
II must be gratifying to every lover oI
his country TO find one minister Of the
gospel that dare defend the right, and
that loves the country that protects his
religious and political privileges. We
hope there are many more thus worthy
Statesman.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
Not SO Agreeable.

Rather strange wedding came off q
few nights ago in Pittsburg. A young la.
dy was engaged TO be married TO n young
gentleman of Virginia. The wedding
day was appointed. The critical period
arrived. The bridegroom aud his atten
dants, priest and all, were at the young
lady's house. All was hope and swee
promise. But 10! mill-dew blight soor
settled upon the bridegroom. The lovely
object Of his admiration. Just before the
nuptial ceremony was 10 have taken
place, stepped out, and in her absence
married another young gentleman who
had made first impressions upon her young
heart.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
From the Cleveland Times.
RoBBERYoF TIE U S MAIL.

ROBBERY OF TIE q. S. MAIL.
The u, S. Mail from Erie to Cleveland
was stolen from the boot Of the stage at
Painsyille, on the night of the 9Th inst.
and robbed Of its contents. The following
letter from the p. M. at Painesville to
he p. Nj. of this city, contains all the
particulars which have thus far reached
us on the subject:
p. q. O.PAINEsyILLE, LAKE Co., Ohio.
Nov. 24th, 1s47.
DEAR SRA canvass mail bag was
found this morning in Grand River, at out
one mile east of this village, containing
broken packages Of letters and papers,
rcbbed Of all the money they contained.
broken packages Of letter and paper
The letters had all been broken open and
robbed of all the money they contained :
A letter addressed to Watson Coleman,
Of Hudson, Summit Co., Ohio, from John
w. Gott, of Newland supposed N. w.
PuTpoIte " nave CONTAIN SCU Oil on the
Madison County Bank. Another letter
from the Post Master at Marengo, Wayne
Co.; N. Y, to OF s Marray at 20 mile
stand, Ohio, said to contain three dollars
These two letters are all have yet dis
covered that contained money. l fnd
8 Post Bills from Erie, Pa, dated 9th
November, and one from Syracuse, ~ Y,
and one from Russell, Mass, calling for
over thirty letters. / found only about
twenty in the bag, and many of them
much torn in pieces, but small part OF
what il contained when stolen from the
stage, there are eight small packages OF
newspapers. The fifty dollar bill may
possibly be offered at the banks or brokers
10 Cleveland, perhaps it may be well for
yon to mention il TO them that they may
be on the look out for il. Yours, &c,
l.. ROOF, p. NJ.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

BENEFIT OF ADVERTISING A grocer
not green grocer by any means-came
out with flaming advertisement IN the
Times few mornings since. The same
day we saw one Of the fierce democracie'
leaving his store with a copy ofthe Times
in one hand. and hinge Goldfish in the 9TH.
er. We defy all the learned philoso piers
who have written upon the subject. to
produce stronger proof Of the value of
advertising Cleveland Times.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

Mason and Diron's Line.-As early as
1852 there was dispute between William
Penn and Lord Baltimore, respecting the con.
struction Of their respective grants, the de-
bateable land being one de gree, or 60 Eng.
lish miles on the south line Of Pennsylvania,
and extending west as far as the State itself
The matter was in litigation over 60 years,
when Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixor
were appointed to run the line in dispute
This line, the boundary of Pennsy lvania and
Maryland, is the famous Mason and Diron'.
line.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
FINISHED NEXT WEEK.

The delinquent list will be finished next
week, and then we will give more general
news. 1t is our intention to make our paper
as interesting as we possibly can under the
circumstances. The Congressa and Legis
lative proceedings will be Interesting, so much
SO that every man should have paper of his
own,
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

Expressive Remarks One of our city
divines, on Sunday last, remarked from his
pulpit, while preaching on the subject of faith
that faith was Gods Magnetic Telegraph
A correspondent who heard the expression,
rather irreverently asks, where is the office!
Permit us to say, in every lowly heart of pray.
er-Er Paper.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
THE PIONEER.
UPPER sANDUsKY, DEC. 10, 1s47.
In fauor Of holdimga
National Convention
IN THE CITY OF
CINCINNATI, JULY 4, 1s4s.
For Governor Of Ohio.

JOHN B. w ELLER, of Butler county,
" ho has been 10 The ,oar and is Favorable
to its SPEEDY prosecution and termination on
terms satisfactory 10 the american people.
Subject to the decision of the State Ccnven-
ton, on the 9th of January, 1S4o.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

@ Who is rich, He who is con,ented
with his lot.-Ex.
Particularly SO, if he has pretty wife that
never scolds but always sings, fifty thousand
dollars, three large plantations, carriage and
horses, and everything else in proportion.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

A close thinker has said that the reason
why many people know comparatively
nothing, is that they can never bear 10 be
ioid any thing.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

young lady, at an examination ia
grammar, was asked why the noun bach
eior' was singular. She replied immedi.
a'ely, because its very singular they
don't get married.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

A Preacher once shouted 10 his hearers at
the top OF his voice, poor thoughtless silly
creaturesl do you ever think of your souls.'--
When spectator rose and said, Il indeed and
your sole has been touched with thorn, and
IT you suffer as much pain as did the time
the thorn stuck in the sole of my foot, you'll
think OF nothing else. The Preacher turned
round saying; your very careless about your
inward soul.' The fellow said, 4 was careless
that time for let them out; bu, since l keep
them in boots sir, where thorns can't touch
'em.'
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

The President Of the u. 8 has issued
his proclamation, suspending aud dlscon-
timing duties Of tonnage aud import 10 the
ports Of the United States, so far as re-
spects vessels aad merchandise Of Brazil.
that power having done the same in rela
lion 10 American vessels.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

Some men ofextensive talent, take great
deal Of room TO display themselves.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
The Rev. M. Moody--Thanksgiving.

The Ohio Eagle hus notices the Thanks
giving sermon ofthe Rev. Mr.. Moody, in
Lancaster:
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

'TEpERos. People often ask what is TO
be understood by Mexican leperos! They
are class of low beggars very numerous
in Mexican cities generally, and may be
Their number in the city Of Mexico is es-
tima,ed at 80 900; and they are perhaps
more numerous now. The recent exces-
ses committed by them are in keeping
with their brutal and ignorant character.
The Mexicans estimate the loss of pro-
periv by them in the capitol. consequent
on Scott's entrance, at two or three nib-
lions of dollars.
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Going it Strong Against the "EmbOdi-
ment Of, Mexican Whiggcry

The New York Courier and Enqnerer,
leading whig journal, has an able arti-
Gle about Mr. Clay and the patricidal
course lie pursued in his argument in fa>
vor Of Mexico, at Lexington, and in so
doing gives the "embodiment" n merits
ed iashng for his Inconsistency and want
of patriotism. We regret that the pre-
occupation of our columns for some days
yet TO come, forbids the hope of soon lay
ing the article before our readers, and we
must content ourselves with an extract,
VIII ch we find in the New York Express,
another whis journal.
The Courier and Enquirer, after qno-
ting the assertion Of Mr. Clay, that
II, is Mexico tina, is defending her fre-
and pronouncing il unjust aud ,npatriotic
in an eminent degree, the Courier adds,
'lfit be indeed war of conquest and
aggresson; if we have wickeily assailed
the iresides, the castles. and the AFFAIRS
Of Mexico if w have robbed, plundered,
and murd cred her peaceful people; who
and what are the men who have rolunteer-
ed to do this deviIish work! When the
news of the victories of Palo Alto and
Resaca de la Palma reached New Orleans,
if we mistake not Mr. Clay vas there, and
avowed that il Younger, he would himself
have volunteered to take part in the war!
His gallant son did volunteer, and no.
hlv offered up his lie for his countrv.-
But would lie have dime 50 ,f he had be-
lipved he was waging such war as Mr.
Clay describes! Never, never.
Thirty years ago CONTINUES the Conr-
ier) Mr. Clay could not have made such a
speech; ten wears ago he would not have
done so; and that he should have made
il at this time, is alike unfortunate for
his future fame and for the achievement Of
of the peace lie desires"
In all the changes of Mr. Ctay-and he
has been for and against almost eyerv
prime pie which divides the two parties
there has been no change SO glaring and
so base as the one which made him The
apologist and attorney for Mexico. With
all his political sins, Mr. Clay was still be-
lieved to be patriotic, but his last speech
has shown that in this, as in other things,
he is a changed man. His ambition to
he President has caused him to wreck all
the little reputation left him, and in after
years. he will take rank similar to that
given the Hartford Convention fed eral-
lists Of the last war.-O. Statesman.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10

Lieut.. CnmpbelI--AnOther Eight on Gen-
eraI TAyIoE's lme--14 americans lost
out OF 25- Gen. Taylor on his way Home.
Correspondence of the .. Statesman