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transfer the emperors gift to his old father,
to whom, he said, he was indebted for all he
possessed, and also for the advice to found
the hospital. The emperor fulfilled the Pc
titioner's pious wish, by bestowing the same
favour on the father, without Withdrawing it
from the son. They were both living when
passed through Turinsk in the year 1916
A wealthy lady lost her finest village in the
interior Of Russia, by fire, in 1903. | saw
the letter which she wrote from st. Peters.
burg, consolng her peasants, and promising
them, that in the following spring she would
have their houses rebuilt at her own cost
that she would give them seed-corn, and ac-
quit them of all dues and tasks for the next
five years. Goodness in high or low station,
always spreads its beneficent influence in Ell
Their direction, and the noble feelings of this
lady seem to have instiled themselves into
the inhabitants of her village. One of the
peasants had shortly before the burning of
the village borrowed 1000 rubles of mer-
chant for the purpose of extending his trade
in fish and leather. The sum remained I'M
touched in his house at the time the flames
broke out, and he was fortunate enough to
save it. He faithful repaid the money, and
exulted in having been able to save his good
name, instead of availing himself, as he
might so easily have done, of the catastro-
phe, and making it preteXt for deiraudng
his creditor.
We cannot withhold our esteem from a
nation among whom traits of this kind be-
long to the most commonplace order of
things, and we cannot but heartily wish that
the worth of such people should be duly
recognised by others, especially by those in
authority over it. | am aware that very
different opinion Of this people prevails a.
mong foreigners, and that not without rea-
son, since it is founded on the direct expert.
ence of travellers But where have these
travellers collected their observations Foi
the most part on the highways connecting
the most populous towns, or in those towns
themselves, or in the higher circles; but the
latter are VIGOROUSLY the worst places for be-
coming acquainted with the nation, and those
who reside near the great highways are cor
rupted, and completely changed from theil
primitive character, by frequent intercourse
with strangers and the temptations of lucre
The inhabitants of the great towns, lastly
are, for well known reasons, the worst of all
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RUSSIAN SKETCHES.

Conclusion merit aceek. |
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}1cetrp.
From the Lancaster Courant.l
Fire-Side Colleagues.

From the Lancaster Cournntl
Fire-Side Colleagues.
Child Father I've seen the volunteers,
Dressed out in red and blue
And should like to hear you tell,
What they intend to do!
Father. These are the oountry's soldiers, child,
And they intend to go
To fight their country's battles,
Away in Mexicol
Child. The country's battlosi What are they'
And what is fighting fori
thought that folks shot aud killed
Whcre'er they went to war;
Father. Just So my boy,--thcse volunteers,
For glory and renown,
viii shoot and kill the MeIicans,
And knock their cities down.
Child. What have they done--those MeSicans.--
should be glad to know'
/ think never heard before
OF serving people SOL
Father. Done! They're weak and paltry race,
As ali the papers say
They owe our people certain sums,
Which they will never pay.
Child. Well, Sammy Jones is owing me
sixpence for a kniie,-
I'll go some night and burn him out,
And take the fellows life
Fathor. What take his life ? What do you mean
Hold in your wicked tongue!
You would be tried for murder, boy,
And on the gaows hung!
Child. Then why not hang the volunteers!
Is it wicked then
To shoot and kill a single boy,
Than kill thousand men!
Father. The volunteers obey the law,
They only fight you know,
Because the President himself
Has ordered them to 90.
Child And does make shoot and kill
Then let some pious folk
gallows build at Washinston,-
And hang up Mr.. Polk
Father. Boy boy you're talking father wild,
You'd hotter go M -tairs.
A,.d 60 to bed-'ts eating late
l. !. And don't forget your prayers!
Charity.
2" Nay, thank me not" the kind one said,
"'Tis to myself I've given
Each friendly deed like this, make
a stepping stone to heavenr
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The undersigned finding that the public are making
sonabo demands upon their columns way of grauOus
advertisements, feel compelled into the following
greemeni:
lst For all notices hateUer usually published gtautousy,
will charge oneulf the usual price of advertisements.
I'd For obituary notices, exceeding the simple
mout Of the death, VIC will charge the same price.
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Publishers Of The Udiohman and Journal
JOSEPH POLAND,
Publisher of tho Freeman
EASTMAN & psANFnRTIL-
Publishers y the PGirtOL
Montpslic-, Doc 1876.
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Charity.

p" Nay, thank me not" the kind one said,
"'Tis to myself I've given!
Each friendly deed like this, make
a stepping-stone to Heaven"
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-24
Gov. wp,our f,av, the Albany A,las)

Gov. WRienr (says the Albany Atlas
was only so years Of age. He was born
in the town Of Amherst, Massachusetts,
on the l4'h day of May, 1895. The sub
sequent year his father aud family renew
ed 10 Vermont Ia 1915 he was gradual.
ed at Middlebury College, In that State,
aud in the fall of that year removed to
this State, to commence the study Of law
at Sandy Hill. In the fall OF 1923 he was
elected to the State Senate from St. Law
renee unity. In 1928 he was elected to
Congress. In 1929 he was chosen State
Comptroller, to which Office he was 10
1882 reelected by the Legislature. In
1888 he was chosen u. 5. Senator, to
which Office he was reelected 10 1897 d,
for the term of six years. In lS43 he was
again re. elected, and in 1S44 was called
from the Senate to take the post of Gov
eruor of New York, on which he enteI ed
on the Is, OF January ls45, and from which
he retired on the lst # January ls47.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-24
SALE OF REAL ESTATE,
ny ORDER OF COURT.

AN the 10th day OF September, 1S47, bes
" tween the hours OF | and o'clock, P.
VI. at the door Of the Court House % the
town of Marion, county OF Marion, Ohio
will be sold TO the highest bidder, the fol-
lowing real estate as the property Of David
McLain, deceased, to wit: The west half
of the north west quarter Of section 1--WE,
township four, [south] range fourteea--
containing seventy-two 6S 20 acres. more
or less. Also the following tract--begin-
ing at the south west corner of fractional
section thirty two, tow nship three, [southI
range fourteen; thence north along the
section line fifty seven chains and thirty
nine links to the line Of the late Wyandot
Reservation, thence east along said Res
eryalion lire eleven chains and eighty two
links to post; thence south, one degree
and thirty fve minutes west, forty three
chains and seven links; thence north, eigh-
ty four degrees and fifty minutes east, sew
en- chains and ninety six links to post in
the line dividing the south west quarter
of said section; thence south fourteen
chains and fifty four links to the south
west corner of the east half Of the south
west quarter of said, section thirty two;'
thence west eighteen chains and eighty
links 10 the place Of beginning-contain-
hing seventy Eve Is 100 acres, moreor less.
The above tracts of land are sold subject
Iao the dover estate ,of tbetwidow Of said
deceased, and situate 10 WyaDdot county,
o. also the following tract, free of dover,
to wit: The east half of the south east quar-.
ter of fracti onal section thirty one, towns
ship three, [south1 range fourteen, in said
| county of Wvandot containing eighty 62-
100 acres, more or less. Terms of sale
one third cash in hand, one third inaix,
and the remainder in twelve months;'t the
deferred payments to be occurred by mort,
gage on the prmises, with interest there
on from the day of sale.
THOMAS McLAIN.;
Administrator of said Estate.
| Aupust G. lS47.-43-4w. "a.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-24
Watch and Clocks!

THE citizens OF Upper Sandusky and
l. vicinity, are respectfully. informed
that the subscriber has commenced the.
Watch and Clock making business in ALI
its various branches. Patent Lever, CYL
inder, Lepin, Repeater, and common
Watches and Clocks of all kinds repaired
and cleapsed, on the most reasonable
terms.
He also offers his services as surveyor.
ERNEST NJ. KRAKAU.
JulY 9, ls47--3S-3m.
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senatorial Conversion.

We. have just returned from the Sena-
torial Convention, held yesterday, at Sec
ton Ten. IL was large and enthusias ic
meeting Of the democracy Of Northwest
ern Ohio, and we have the pleasure of an
nouucing SEIBERT SCOTT. of Mercer
country, as the choice Of the Convention,
Mr.. Scott is one Of our best men. and
will make sns an able and efficient Sena-
Tor. The proceedings will appear 10 our
pext. D.fasee Denocrs. s EKslH
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-24
alDt0De
SherifS Pr OClamatiOn.
CO.. zSS$SSo4A 4Ae-

" Lereas is by law made the duty of
tie s,herla of he different counties,
lhroughouttl,e State Of Ohio, at least ff-
Teen daSsprevious to any general eec-
ton tof issue their proclamation to the
qualified electors thereof; now in contor-
nifty TO said reqnisition, !, i ii . NJ A 5
BAIRD, Sheriff of Wyandot county, Ohio
do hereby proclaim and make known, that
the electors Of said county, meet at their
usual places Of holding elections, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF OG rOB Err
next, (he 18th day of said mouth,) and
then and there elect the following off GERS,
to viii:
ONE REPRESENTATIVE to the
Legislature of the State Of Ohio, from the
district composed of the original county
of Crawford.
One Auditor, one Treasurer; one Pros.
ecnting Attorneys; one Sheriff; one Com.
missioner and one Coroner, for this (Wy'
andoD county. A. =
Aud Whereas, by an act Of the sLegisla.
tur+ ofihe State Of, Ohio, Passed 1feh hHils
arys0lh, A. ID. 1881 il is further madeTthe
duty of the Sheriff at the time Of proclaim
ing the election, TO give notice TO the
/ trustees OF tUe ulHefeHl toWbsHips VI tue
number of persons to be returned as Ju-
rurs from each township.
The apporiionment of Jurors as made
by The CLERK, of the Court of Common
Pleas TO be returned is as follows:
Tymochtee, l2 Crane, Ia Crawford, 4
Sycamore, Pitt, 8 Eden, 3
Versailles, 4Antrim, Miff1in, a
Rchland, A Salem, A Ridge, q
jackson, 2
Given under my hand and seal, at the
sherlf's office, in the town of Upper
Ssndnsky, in the county Of Wyandot
and State of Ohio, this l7th day Of Sep
tember, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred aod forty seven
THOMAS BIRD, Sheriff W. c. o.
.Note-As large number of Jurors Sc
lected by the trustees Of the several town
ships in the county remain nndrawn. the
trust es in making their selection should
avoid as far as possible selecting the names
of persons previously returned sJurors
N. b. Tie Trustees of the old bounds
of Crawl ford county will return the poll
books for Representative to Bucyrus.
September l7th, 1S47. 40,
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-24

FEDERAL PATRloTisK. The Boston AT
las is the leading Federal journal of New
England. A few weeks ago, itcontained
the following in relation to the operations
of the British squadron against the
Chinese:
.TLe action of the British feet in China
is important; 1t will serve to render the
inha bitants Of the Central FIowery Ma
ton more decorous in their Intercourse
with the 'outside barbarians.' Sir John
Davis will be entitled TO the thanks OF
Christendom.'
This is fair specimen of Federal pa
triotsin. The British nation may make
war upon an unoffending people, as 10
India, China, &C., with or without cause,
and it is all right and proper. The officers
deserve the thanks of Cbristendom for
but che ring countless multitudes; but let
our own country be forced into war TO
sustain our nation al honor, aud these same
federal politicians denounce the adu,in-
istration in the vilest terms.- Times q,
keystone.
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EX l. l. ) y X. @
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The Tntrty s6th volume commences
with ibe July number. Onopening II The
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suFanccs, that no relaxatlon shat occur w
his efforts TO maintain the exalted position
Inch he work has SO long held IN the
estimation OF the reading community.
And the fact that, for nearly eighteen
years, il has been pre- eminent over all
other competitors for popular favor, shows
couclusinely that the publisher has thus
Tar kept his faith with the pubic. NO
work could during such series OF years,
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people, unless its claims were solld ana
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If u OF led on in the Improvements OF Amer
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in the country male and female, " Ill stlll
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NOTICE

rs hereby given that there will be ps-.
u tition presented to the commissioners Q
Wyandot County, Ohio, at their next De-
cember term, A. d. lS47, praying for the
location of county road, commencing
where the section line between sectioD;,
33 and %, TIP. s. r. IA e., crosses the
Negrotown State road, $50 called( thence.
running sourhwesterly direction. to"fn-
tersect the Upper Sandusky aud Tymoch-,
tee road somewhere north of Jacob Croase
September IL, Is47. 4s-4t.
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11hnt means the RefIector

We are almost induced to believe they
are truly repentiug, and ready to confess
their misdYings. Look at the following;
Whoever refuses 10 furnish supplies to
our Army, when both The potDer and The duty
are his, and thereby retard their progresF
and affords opportunity TO the enemy, OPP
poses his o,on couitry and lakes sides against
her.
Could language more preci se!y describe
the conduct of many Of the wings at the
last session Of Congress! Did not Root,
Corwin, Delano, &c, have The potoer,'
and was 1t NOT their duty to grant sup
plies! With these facts staring them in
the face. is il not cruel in The Reflector
thus TO hold up their political friends in
the uneDviable light of TRA,Toasl How
will the Elder in particular, relish this
dose of the Reflector! Well may he say !,
Save. O!save me from friends. '--.Nori1aik
Experiment
Alonzo A. .Skirner, formerly of Kalida,
Ohio, has been elected Circuit Judge of Or
egon Tenetory, for the two years, at salary
of $500 per annum.--Ez.
Contracts for fat hogs, to be delivered next
season, have been made at S4as4 25 per
hundred pounde. by some of The Cipcippatj
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-24

His Excellency also instructs me to
communicate his satisfaction that the
army Of The United States should occupy
convenient aud fitting quarters, trusting
and hoping that they will be out Of reach
of the e e of the Mexican fo rtiications.
] have the honor to be, with high con-
sideration and respect, your Excellency's Is
most obidient servant.
sss..sI 8s ALCoRTA.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-24
CAMP
Farmers,

He will take in exchange for Tailoring
all kinds Of country produce, for which
he will allow the highest market prices.
June l6f lS47--26-tf.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-24
Found,

ABOUT the % ult., and left at this Of,
IA fee, small sword. the head morated
with brass, the owner eau have said props
erty. BY calling and paying charges.
August 9 lsHc1 ssiagstt
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-24

Contracts for fat hogs, to be delivered next
season, have been made at S4ae4 25 per
hundred pounds, BY some Of the Cincinnati
packers Seiofe Gas. s3eg gst
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SCRAP PLATES FoR SALE.-Forty of the
Beautiful Engravings nsed 10 the I.ady's
Book, will be sent TO any person on re-
ceipt Of One Dollar. They are all from
Steel Plates, and are handsome adds
,ion 10 Scrap Book.
Address, l., A. Cooley.
Publishers Hall, Philadelphia,
Democratic banner., 1847-08-09
N B W 8 7 0 R T..

V>HE undersigned, having purchased the
stock of Goods formerly belonging to Mr..
WIZ. LUCE, and having lately added to said stock
to offer to his friends and the public, a general
assortment of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE, HARD
WARE, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, AND
Il READY MADE CLOTHING;R
All of which, will be sold as low as they can be
bought at any establishment in the County.
JOS. RICHARDSON.
Louisiana, Mo. 9Th Aug. l847.
Democratic banner., 1847-08-09
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors and
~ others interested inthe estate Of Charlotte
Penervill, decd, that the undersigned has oh.
tanned from the Clerk oftle Montgomery 20 court
letters Of administration on said estate, bear.
ing date the Sd. day of June ls47. All person.
having claims against said estate are hereby no.
titled to present. the same. properly. authentica'
ted, within one year from the date Of said letters,
or they may be precluded from having any bene.
fit Of said estate, and if not presented within
three years they will be forever barred.
EDWARDJ J. BIDDLE, Admir-.
August 9Th, lS47.
Democratic banner., 1847-08-09
Fresh Arrivals!

CST received, per steamer Lhcy Bertrais,
81 a large supply Of Boots, Shoes and Leather,
all of the very best quality, which we offer 10
ment Of GROCERIES, consisting Of Coffee, Su-
gar, Tea, Sugar House Molasses; Dried Fruits,
Candles; Raisins; Almonds; Tobacco; Fish &c.
Also, Silk, Brush and Palm Leaf Hats.
NEWMAN & ALLEN.
Democratic banner., 1847-08-09
MILLINR R Y

MISS E. FENTEM, begs leave respectful.
|lXl. lyto inform the ladies of Louisiana and
the ne;55hborhoed, that she has commenced the
above business in all its branches. and hopes by
strict attention to business, good and fashionable
work, to merit a share of the patronage of the
ladies'. She has just received and will finish
to order, and sell at reasonable prices, a general
assortment of Bonnets, Ribbins, Flowers and
other trimmings, all Of the latest styles.
II Bonnets bleached, repaire ed, and "done
'u3'' on reasonable terms.
a5. Residence in the frame building opposite
the Methodist Church.
Democratic banner., 1847-08-09
DIR. %ROBINSON'S
INFANTS PRESERVATIVE.

An Invaluable ReInedy
For The Summer Complaint, Cholera
Mjdnfum, D.drrha, Children
cutting teeth, &c.
TlHIS remedy has been used by DIR. Robinson
in his private practice upwards of sever
years, and in no single instance has it been
know to fail where it has been administer
ed in that most distressing disease, the sum
mer complaint. gs-Prepared and sold BY
the proprietor at his Office, over Richards
Hardware Store, Hannibal, Mo.
Also for sale by Messrs. E. & D. Draper,
water street, Louisiana, Mo.
Price 30 cents. July 26,
Democratic banner., 1847-08-09
COMMERCIAL.
DaiIy.Review of the st. Louis Market.
FRIDAY EVENING, August

FRIDAY EVENING, august U!H.
The news by the steamer Washington, though
favorable to breadstuffs, has had no effect on the
market here, but the small stocks and light re-
|ceipts of -four and wheat, has caused an improve
ment in prices. Sales of flour to-day, 300 bbls.
at 81 IS; l45 and other smaller lots at $4 80;
fresh ground firm at the later figure. Wheat,
fair to prime, quick at 70 a 75c., and looking up.
Corn steady, but inactive at 81 a 33c. without
sacks, IS 36c. sacks included-sales very lin
tied. Oats rather dull and dropping. Sales 70
sacks at 25c.; 100 sacks at &c., sacks returned.
Hemp, with increased receipts, moved more
freely to-day-l9 bales at $50; 1856 bales prime
in lots from Levee at 500, and n bales choice
at $lO2 per ton. No sale Of lead reported
Sales so bbls. whisky in two lots at 20 l-2c. .
Democratic banner., 1847-08-09
Final Settlement.

NOTICES hereby given to all creditors and
others interested in the estate of James gilbert
son, deceased, that the undersigned administra-
tor of said estate, will make a final settlement
at the next August term Of The Pike county
court, when ard where those Interested can at
tend. w. d. GRANT, Admir-.
June l4th, l847. =
Democratic banner., 1847-08-09
NEW GOODS!

Just received and now opening on Main St.,
Cd opposite DR.. Gorin's office, a select stock Of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, OILS, PAINTS,
COPAL VARNISH, DYE STUFFS, Sc,
with a complete stock of FAMILY MEDI-
CINES, to which the attention of those wish
ing to purchase is invited. Please call and sec
goods, and judge for yourselves.
w. w, WISE.
Democratic banner., 1847-08-09
NOTICE.

XNHEREAS my wife, Mary Ann Smith.
w has left my bed and board without any
just cause or provocation, l take this method Of
informing the public, that l orwarn all persons
from harboring or trusting her on my account, 81
l will no longer be responsible for any debt she
may contract. JOHN T. SMITH.
August 9th, l847.
Democratic banner., 1847-08-09
Painting.

1T. NJ. DOATY, respectfully announces
TO the citizens of Louisiana and vicinity, that
he is still engaged in the above bushes. All
work that may be entrusted 10 him will be at
tended to with promptness.
June 18th, lSI1.