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The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-09-21

FAILURE OF PRIME, WARD AND
KING-ASTONISHING NEWS, AND
GREAT EXCITEMENT
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 10
Editor Ohio Statesman: ls.l
New YoRK-EvERY THING DULL.-Tbe
FAILURE OF PRIME, WARD g. KING has pro-
dueed great sensation in the city, and will
throughout the commercial world.
Vice President Dallas still in Pittsburgh.
No Boston Markets.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-09-21

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS. The Demo-
Gratis of Darke and Shelby Ifyse nominated
ROBERT G. POLAND, of Shelby,tor the House
Of Representatives. Our old friend P.will
make an able and efficient member. The
Greenvillo Herald says "'he is honest-he
is capable.' And we have no doubt, the sec
ond Tuesday of October will proclaim him
the peoples favorite. Let every man then,
do his duty, and victory will reward him"
Those two counties sent democrat last
year, and can do it again, if they will, and
surely they ,vil.-OAio Statesman.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-09-21

II is supposed the English ministcrwiJl again
offer mediation. XXI.
These reports arc al confirmed by extracts
from Mexican papers.
Maj. Lally had a battle with the guerllas
al Cerro Gordo and at .alspa. and is now
safely pnst Perotc, with the iiain
Alvarado was attacked by The euerilas,
and one sergeant and two msIines Killed.
The steamer scorpion. Pe'ficsn, left Vera
Cruz to reinforce Com. Perry al Alyarado.
The intermenis at New Orleans, lfam yel-
low fever, we're Tin the city, at the sosplt'
al Ia, and at Lafayette l4-in all los on
the Cd inst. This shows no abatement.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-09-21

HENRY CLAY in THE FIELD AGAIN.-Thc
Wing Young Mems Committee of the city OF
New York, on Friday evening last, nomlnat-
ed the Hon. Henry Clay for the Presidency
in 1s4s. 1t will be recollected that this
gentleman has recently been on visit to
Cape May, for the Improvement Of his health /!
This is the effect Of Greeley's article we
published .. day or two sinee.-Ohio States
man. r.. ada,
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-09-21

m From the Ohio Statesman.
WAR INTELLIGENCE.
GREAT NEWS FROM MEXICO
General Scott at last in the City Of Merico !!
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04
THE END OF "GREAT MEN"

Happening to cast my eyes upon a prln-
ted page of miniature portraits, / preceived
that the four personages who occupied the
most conspicuous places, were Alexander,
Hannibal, Caesar, and Bonaparte. had
seen the same unnum5ered times before, but
never did the same sensations arise in my
bosom, as my mind hastily glanced over
their several histories. ,-
Alexander, after having climbed the
dizzy heights of of his ambition, and with
his temples bound with chaplets dipped in
the blood of countless nations looked down
upon a conquered world, and wept that there
was not another world for him to conquer.
set a city on fire, and died in a scene of de-
bauch. -
Hannibal, after having, to the astonish-
ment and CONSERVATION of Rome, passed
the Alps-after having put to fight the ar
mics of this mistress "of the world" and
stripped three bushels of gold rings from
their slaughtered knights, and made her
very foundation quake-fed from his coun-
try, being hated by those who once exul-
Itingly united his name to that of their god,
and called him Hannibal, and died, at last,
by poison administered by his own hands,
unlamented and unwept for in a foreign
and. ..
Caesar, after having conquered eight
hundred cities, and dyeing his garments in
the blood of a million of his foes-after
having pursued to death the only rival he
had on earth-was misserably assassinated
by those he considered his nearest friends,
and in that very place the attainment Of
which had been his greatest ambition.
B~onaparte, whose mandate kings and prin-
ces obeyed, after having filled the earth
with terror of his nsme-closed his days in
lonely Punishment, almost literally exiled
from the world, yet where he could some
times see his country's banner waving Ger
the deep, but which would not or could not
bring him aid. Thus these four men, who,
from the peculiar situations oftheir portraits,
seemed to stand as the representatives Of
all those whom the world calls great
those four who each in turn made the earth
tremble to its very centre by their simple
tread, severally died-one by intoxication,
or, as some suppose, by poison mingled n
his wine-one- asuicide--one murdered by
his friends--and one in lonely exile! "How
are the mighty fallen.."-[Dr. Hick.
How unlike our own immortal Washing
ton.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04
ITALIAN VISITORS.

The Sandman corvette Aurora, which
arrived at New York last week., is the first
man-of-war from that country which ever
visited our shores. She is a naval school
ship, with 25 navel scholars, distinguished
for the their own talents, the nobility Of
their family, or the services of their fathers
to the State; and they rank as midshipmen.
They work as common sailors in every part
of the ship, but continue their studies the
same both at sea and in port.--- Saturday
iCourieF.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04
A CASE OF CONSCIENCE.

Six or seven months ago, MI. G. B:
Clarke, a merchant tailor of New York,
who resides in Hillary street, Brooklyn, had
a valuable silver watch stolen from his
house, but by whom it could not be discov-
cred. A few days since he received the
missing property through the medium of
a Reverend gentleman of the Catholic
Church, to whom confession of the theft had
been made by agirl-as is supposed-for-
merly in the employ of Mr.. Clarke, whohas
since become repentant, and By her priest
made the restitution now mentioned.--(Sat.
Courier.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04
ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.

About IL years ago, a young gentleman,
whose name we forbear to mention, resid-
ing in the interior OF Kentucky, became
smitten--as falling in love is usually term
ed-with the daughter of a wealthy mer-
chant. His love was requieted by the fair
and lovely firl; but the young man being
poor, without influence, and having nothing
to depend upon but his own industry and
resolution, his suit was looked upon with
the favorless eye of a wealthy father. In a
moment of chagrin and disappointment, the
proud youth left the home of his childhood
and twelve years rolled by, during which
time no word was heard of him. He went
to the West Indies a ~pennyless adventurer,
and one month since returned home, the
pussessor Ct an immense fortune. In the
meantime the father of his beloved had fail
ed, and died a poor, broken-hearted man,
leaving his wife and daughter dependant
upon the cold charities of the world. Yet
in poverty as well as in wealth, the two
lovers had remained faithful to their youth
full vows, and two days after the return of
the wandercr, he led his cherished idol TO
the hymenial altar. How beautiful, in a
cold, heartless world, like this, is the fdeli-
ty of two loving carts.--[Cincinnati Chron-
icle.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04
FISHES tanned BY A CHILD.

In a quarter of the town of bingham,
Mass, known as ~Rockynook, there is a
pond, where a little girl, not 6 years old,
who resides near the bank, has tanned the
fishes to a remarkable degree. She began
by throwing crumbs in the water. Gradu-
ally the fishes learned to distinguish her
footsteps and DATED to the edge whenever
she approached; and now they will actually
feed out of her hand and allow her to touch
their scaly sides. A venerable turtle is a.
mong her regular pensioners.-[Saturday
Courier.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

Polish EriLes.-Among the exiled Poles
who have been driven to our shores by the
despotisms of Europe, are Mr.. Kanslli, his
lady and nine children. This family was
among the nobility of their country, but are
now reduced to daily manual labor in New
York.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04
A DOG:

The following incident comes 10 us from
a source entitled to implicit credit, and the
incident related was also witnessed by a
gentleman of this city:.-BaK. San.
Messrs. Editors: Permit me to ask the
favor of a space in your columns for a brief
relation Of the following incident in natural
history, which occurred IN our vicinity a
few days since. a gentiGn.aa Of this coun-
.ty, and but recently a resident of your city,
had in his possession a pair of valuable Ca
.%naries, the gift of an esteemed friend. A
few days since one of these birds died.
A day or two subsequent u the death of
this bird, whilst the gentlem,n was condol-
ing with his wife upon their domestic be-
reavement, a beautiful yellow bird was OBJ
served flying sportivcly Though the yard.
Ills lady deeply regretted te death of her
.Ifavorite, and naturally expressed the desire
to replace him with the one before her
Their dog, a sagacious Newfoundland, was
with them during their conversation, and by
most singular conduct gave evident token,
that he was both an attentive and ~intelli-
gent listener. The day following, while
the family were seated at tlblc, this dog
strobe into the apartment, gave the cage
containing the remaining solitary songstcr
a significant nod, and with wa3ging tail, in
dicative of joy at his success, turned to his
master, who, opening his jaws, extricatcd
from this p%erilous situation a beautiful yell
low bird, perfectly sound and uninjured in
flesh and feather. The little stranger was
Immediately indicted into his new abode,
where he now remains, the special favoritc
of his canine friend, who regularly visits
him twice daily. The little bird shares
largely the Partially Of the family, e%nlivens
them with his presence, and regales them
with his song.
Frederick city, Aug. 80.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04
TERMS OF THE BANNER.

81 in advance; So 50a the end of the volume
NOman's paper will be discontinued unless the
same be paid for MP tofhe time ofits discontinu.
auce
~ .7DVER TTSLN'G done Uery bsc.-E
All letters on business must be post paid.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04
HISTORICAL FACTS.

Of the ffty-six signers of the Declara-
ton of independence, there were six ply
s~icians, one sailor, seven merchants, TWEEN
t%y-four lawyers, seven farmers, one shoe
maker, one minister, cne printer, ont sur
veyor, one soldier, and the remaining six
were gentlemen, which term we suppose is
intended to designate those Of easy fortunes.
Of this number, one-seventh were foreign
ers, three having been born in Ireland, two
in England and one in Wales.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

With what pride can we here refer to the
great leader of the democratic party il
Pennsylvania, and TO his late letter to the
Berks county mass meeting of the demo
cracy Of that State, closing with the follow
ing sentiment:
"The Missouri compromise-Its adoption
in 1920 saved the Union from threatened
convulsion-its extension in 1918 10 any
new territory which We may acquire, will
secure the like happy result."-[Sav.
Georgian.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

A TREASURE IN a TEA-KETTLE.-The
Clerk of a Hardware store in Cincinnati,
put ahun1red and fifty dollars into tea-ket-
tie for safe keeping, and, while he was out
of the way, the master of The shop sold the
kettle for seventy-five cents, not suspccting
the treasure it contained. The customer
was SO well pleased with his bargain, that
he had not been seen at the same store
since.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

Throughout the history of Europe there
never existed similar examples of so many
soveIeigns threatening to resign their
thrones as at the present moment. Nofew-
|er than three or four potentates are de-
clared to entertain serious intentions of
Indicating their power and authority. The
autocrat of Russia in tends to return ia
Italy. The Prince Of Orange talks of
resigning the crown to Holland. The King
of the Belgians was affected in the same
way; and the Queen of Spain has expressed
her r~esolute determination to abdicate hel
throne.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

1t is stated that 100000 yards of cot
ton cloth are made at Lowell, Mass, ev-
cry week, amounting to 90, 900 yards
per year-enough to extend twice around
the entire world! Sixty-fveG thousand
bales of cotton are worked up annually
OF printed calico, there are made l4,00O,-
900 yards per year. In these mannfacto-
ries, one million Of lbs. of starch are annual
ly used. Dreadful ruin that.
A lad of 70 married a little girl Of 70, in
Worcester Mass, on the 10th. Where
were their mothers and fathers, that such
Carvings on were allowed? ...s..
The Wings have dropped Taylor.-A
Correspondent.
That is not true. He dropped them
some time since. They are only letting 60
of his coat tail. which they seized hold of
that they might be carried thro' the late E.
lections.-LoHiSriM Dem.
FIRsr IMPREssIoNs.-If you want 10 gain
any mans good opinion, take, particular
care how You behave the first time you are
in company with him. The light you first
appear in to one who is neither inclined to
think well or i'll of you, will strongly preiu-
dice him either for or against YOU.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

Beautiful is the love, and sweet is the kiss
of a sister, but when you hav'nt a sister
handy, try a cousin-or any other lady, if
she is young and pretty-tisn't much diff
ference.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

Rich SEureS.-Some Of the wealthiest
men in St. Petersburg, whose word is good
for 100000 on the exchange, are slaves:
who with their families, may be sent by
their masters TO heard swine or dig in the
mines.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

Interesting Literary Relics fMe West.-
Rev. Charles Peabody, of the American
Tract Society, has recently found two inte-
-2sting relics of German colportage of the
sixteenth century, in Indiana. One is a
Tractby Martin Luther, printed at Wittem-
berg, Is IS; in a good state of preservation,
with numerous marginal notes by various
hands. The other is religious book, also
printed at Wittemburg in 1882, under the
eye of Melanchton. They were found in
German families.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

.AfabiAiy.-.a Hint to Ladies. A cor
respondent of the N. y. Tribune, writing
from the south, says: "The southern ladies
are not deficient in beauty, but what rem
ders them and all the ladies SO much more
charming is their affability. Never losing
their self-respect they are yet exempt from
the affectation of exclusiveness and ill-born
pride, that spring from sudden opulence,
acquired, sometimes by one means, some
times by arother-sometimes by being a
fashionable muffin maker, sometimes by a
run of luck in trade
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

fHE USE or SPEcIE.-Writing on com
marcial matters. a London correspondent
Of the Courier, attributes the recent sudden
Increase Of the value Of money in England,
20 the Ioss o. some half million sterling of
bullion by the bank Of England. How this
loss occurred 40 one (remarks the writer
seems to say. Ills true that some seventy
thousand sorereigns have been sent 10 the
United States, and nearly c2OG, 900 in sill
YER to France-but a large portion of the
loss remains ~unacCountcd for, and il is but
fair to suppose that the balance has remain
ed somewhere in the country, having been
required by the transactions Of the election
and harvest. The elections have undoubt-
eddy caused the circulation of a large a.
mount Of gold. Bank uotes being always
Carefully registered and easily traceable,
are not used as arguments TO electors
Gold tells no tales. And the writer adds
the astounding fact, that, in past times, it
has been calculated that a general election
put in circulation, legally and Illegally, one
million ofpounds sterling!-[N. Y. Express.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

TcBAcco.-So sensible is every brute
creature of the poisonous and deleterious
quality Of this plant, that no one of all the
various tribes of beasts, birds, or reptiles.
has ever been known to taste of it. 1t has
been reserved to man alone to make of this
poisonous plant an article of daily n%ecessi-
ty for the qualification of his depraved ap-
petite.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

The national convention of the native
American party in Philadelphia finally NOM
mated General Zachary Taylor for Presi-
dent, and General H. A. S. Dearborn, of
Massachusetts, for Vice President.-Bos-
ION Statesman.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

Some days ago Il young man named
Charles Bleake, decamped from Buffalo
with 800 worth Of silks and other goods
with which he started for n. York. \ tel,
.cgraphic communication to the New York
police travelled much faster to its d~estina.
ton than he did, SO that when lie arrived
at the wharf, a police officer politely took
him in charge. and introduced linn to al
apartment in the city prison, to await al
investigation he will not he pleased with,
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

Pretty Good.-A rondy in the city, in
tending to be very witty, thus accosted a
lady in the street:
"Madam, can you tell me where l can
see the elephant?"
"No: but if l had a looking glass I could
show you a very large monkey"
The rowdy sloped.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

y Maj. Gen. Appleton Howe, a Massa-
chusetts militia officer, and formerly a wing
member of the Massachusetts, Senate, con-
siders the officers and soldiers of the Uni
ted States government engaged in the Mex
lean war as infamous as pirates, and hopes
for the lasting infamy of the volunteer
corps of the army now in Mexico. Such
sentiments as these, Major Gen. Appleton
Howe, are Gully worthy of a traitor and
coward, while the insult you offer the men,
org of the brave LINCOLN is too despicable
to emanate from a soul within the image of
a man. Such recreancy to country, duty,
decency, is loathsome to behold-disgust-
ing to contemplate. "Thou dog, BECOME"
-fBost. Statesman.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

MA1NE.-The Congressional Delegation
from Maine, stands s Democrats to l Wing
"On the question of limiting the power
of the Legislature to involve the State in
debt to an amount exceeding 100000
the yeas are 12,44S and the nays 3,9Is.
On the question Of changing the Consti-
tuition so that the Governor shall be elected
by a plurality Of votes, The yeas are 9,257
and the nays 1900.
On the question Of. e~lecting Senators by
plurality, the yeas are 9,469 and the nays
1874.
On the question Of e~lecting Representa-
lives to the Legislature by plurality, the
yeas are 1887 and the nays 7,4lS.-M
Louis [nion.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

Alexander Won Humboldt, the traveller,
the author, the philosopher, the statesman
says the Berlin correspondent of the Prov.
idence journal, is now in his I'D year.
but he is still hale and active, and his blue
eyes sparkle as brightly as when he stood
upon the heights of the Andes, and traver.
sed the sleeps of Siberia.
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

The bcd rom, IF Queen JirioriG.-Thc
Iprivite apartments prepared for the Queen
and the Prince at Arundel Castle, says an
English paper, are of remarkable elegance
and splendor. The Queens bcdstead is
unusually gorgeous and superb. Missire
posts richly gilt and entwined with pearls,
support the richest brocade silk haLgings
and canopy Of crimson and gold, and the
friDges Of the curtains are gold. The whole
appointments Of the rooms are of the rich
est and most costly decription, all the table
ornaments, candlesticks, and the articles of
the toilet being of gold:
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

Tie Greatest .Rrchitect9 fhis FOrtune.-
Tom Thumb is building a handsome palace
in America. When it is completed, never
will an edifce have been raised upon SO
small a foundation!
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

"Bobby, my love-" said a silly mother t.
her darling, whom she had been examining
with tarts and other good things, can you
eat any more?" "Why-e-s, mamma" was
the young h~opeful's hesitating reply, 81
think | could if l stood up"
Democratic banner., 1847-10-04

$50 they say Gen. Taylor won't give no
Pledges" said Mrs. Pra:t'e yesterday to
our Mrs. P~artington. "And he's very right,
he u.s." replied Mrs. Darlington, elf my old
man took my advice and never gave none,
he'd a have his gold watch and his diamond
breastpin, and many other little family rel
les that he pledged but new redeemed.
Eteil you there never comes no good of
givin' pledges, Mrs. Prattle, that there
doesn'e"-N. o. Della ".
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
AUGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.

EElNG DESTROYS to remove to the southwest.
now offer two small Farms at private sale from
TINS time until Thursday the 10th day of Septem-
Der, and in case of failure to sell privately, will
on that day, Q6th) offer at public sale 10 Acres.
bounded by the main road leading from Staunton to
Greenville, q miles from each place, with 20 Acres
cleared, the balance well timbered. and nearly all
enclosed by fence. 1t has on it Log DWELLING
House, Barn, Sprng-house and good Orchard con-
ven!ent to the house, and several other SPRINGS
This property is in high and healthy situation.
and convenient to Mills. 1t adjoins the land of ,Ja
cob Saylor and others.
In case of sale of the above, will also offer the
Farm live on, containing Is Acres or Whereabouts.
az miles from Staunion, on both sides of the .ex
lngton road, about 90 Acres of which are cleared
and productive, the balance in excellent timber
There are number fine Springs on it. one within
Ju steps OF The door, and an excellent water power
on one OF the most reliable streams in the county.-
The buildings are Of wood--a Dwelling House.
Kitchen, Barn, Spring and Smoke House. Ice
House, Corn House, SC, all convenient. A Saw
mill and Pulling mill has been in operation for I'D
wards OF fifty years, and the Saw-mill with small
expense could be pat in operation.
ANY person wishing to purchase, of course. will
view the premises and Judge for themselves Pos.
session will be given this fall. in case of a speedy
SALE GEORGE HITDS6N
August 25, ISi7-tds
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TRUSTEE.S SALE.

Rf virtue Of Deed Of Trust executed To ma
10, ny John Meyers. on the 18th day of Nav.
1914, will proceed to sell, on Saturday the 25ih
uey OF the present month, at the Dwelling House
Vi SAID Meyers, in the County of Augusta. for rea
dy money, the following property thesen embrac.
en- ana Tor the purposes therein named, to wit -
an the right, title and interest of the said John
meyers, IN and 10 a certain TRACT OF LAND
iy.nS on North River. in Augusta County, upon
, Wn,cn me SAID Meyers resides, containing
TEN ACRES.-Also, Black Cow and BlacS
oai' near year old Ga heifer) three Feather Beds.
Deds'ea6s and Furniture, two Chests, one Spin
h'ng Wheel, one Reel, one Cupboard, one cross
cut paw two Axes, one shovel Plough, two. heads
e .; 'neeP' Two heads OF Hogs-Also, third Of
SIX Acres Of Wheat in the ground. on the land NJ
Mrs. Elizabeth Fiier, together with the increase
of the stock ''"'o
1 WIN convey such title only as is vested in me-
by said Trust Deed - '''0
Sept 8. 1917. i'u''eo'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
TRUST SALE/

f virtue ola Deed of Trust eydcn,ed ,o mo ~
David Kerr, bearing dats~Ihe 10Th ~ da law ~ ~
of ' an soa; and OF reoo5d the Clerks Office
DAY the l5tttay of October next, in front of Car
Der Tavern, in the town Of Staunton to sell At
Puo,c auction to the hghes, bidder for cash. that
~ ABLE LoI, in the said town, fronting
ner iavern on one side, and the new Virginia Ho-
,ei on he other, being part Of larger lot formerly
oe'onging TO the estate of Dr. Boys, and the same
i LII wien are situate the Store House and Dwell
ing House, for several years occupied by said Ia,
via Nerr new brick row of LAWYERS Offices.
,o9etner with other valuable Tenements Also ali
dement, oil whatever right title and interest nav
EXIST IN or attach TO said lot in and to the
oil said property against fire, granted by the mutual
assurance Society of Richmond
Inc iiile TO this properly is believed to be un-
9"es'?haoe' out as Trustee ! shall convey only
SUCH title as the said Trust Deed vests in me
c. ,o,- WIN. FRAZIER,
r. - o'' Jus Trustee.