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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-19
"Leaying the foul Party"

In $40, when Mr. Van Buren, was the
candidate OF the democratic party, the
words "leaving the foul party" was
very common expression among those
who then had such holy horror Of
blood.hounds.
Mr.. Porter, the editor Of the Carroll
Free Press, the sole whig organ Of Car
roll county, thus bids goodbye TO the
no party, no principled faction who
slaughtered whig principles at Philadcl-
phia. So we 60 in Ohio!
"To the readers of the Free Press
Finding myself, after mature deIibera.
ton, unable to yield any support to the
nominee of the late Wing National
Convention, retire from the editorial
department Of this paper. 1t is not
necessary, at this time. that should
make an exposition Of my present po-
sition. suffice it to say that am an sui
ira whig'-one that regards principles
as paramount to every other considera-
ton, and, therefore, cannot conscienti-
ously aid in the elevation Of any man
who was willing "to accept nomlna.
ton from a National Convention, should
such be held, for the Presidency, from
the wings or democrats, or from both,
should any think proper to tender it,
without being pledged, or even consic-
ering myself SO, 10 advocate the
views or opinions Of either.'' AS
Gen. Taylor, by his own showing, is
not to be the "advocate" of whig prin-
ciples, conceive that, in his present
position, supporting him would be vir.
tual abandonment Of those principles.
and, therefore, must decline 10 become
his "advocate." JOHN PORTER.
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Eiauette-A Duel Perhaps.

1t will be recolected that the duel
which Resulted in the death of Cilley,
some years ago, originated in this man.
ner: Hon. Mr.. Graves, of KY, con.
veyed letter from j. w. Webb to
Hon. j. CiIIey. Mr.. c. refused to
receive The letter. Mr.. Graves thinking
the refusal Insulting, challenged Ciley
and killed him!
Gen. Taylor refused to receive all
letters post-marked at Philadelphia, dur
ing the sitting of the Whig National
Convention! Now, was not this in.
sulting to the Convention? If Mr..
Graves was justified in challenging Gil
ley and shooting him, the whig party
would be justified in shooting General
Taylor! The whole whig party and
Henry Clay justified Graves. Let
this matter be settled according to whig
etiquette. Mr.. Morehead, we shall
expect to learn, has challenged Gen.
Taylor.-Detroit Free Press. .l.g Il;
The difficulty has been amicably ar.
ranged and as usual IN such cases, on
terms "honorable to both parties"
Gov. Moorehead, wrote second time
to the whig candidate, and took the
precaution to have marked on. the en-
velope Of the letter the magic words
''paid 10 cents" and this obvialed all
objection, and made the letter of Gen.
Moorehead fit for gentleman and a
soldier to receive. Another good effect
produced by the pre-paying Of the post.
age was, that it made Gen. Taylor ac-
cept the nomination Of the Wing Ma
ton Convention. Though not worth
a dime to Gen. Taylor, yet be was
willing to accept it, provided it cost
nothing.--Ohio Statesman.
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The County Convention.

BY reference to the proceedings in another COL
umn, our readers will perceive that the Demo.
cratic County Convention was held in this place,
agreeable to the call of the Central committee.
James R. Morris was nominated as the candidate
for Representative----Thomas West for County
Auditor.-.-T Thomas Griffith for County Comms.
sioner. OF the candidate for Representative il
becomes not US to speak. The candidates for Audi.
tor and Commissioner are well known to our cit
zens and are eminently qualified to fill the stations
designated by their democratic fellow citizens.
Should they be elected, OF which we have no
doubt, they will discharge the duties fhe offices
faithfully ,.-.-creditably to themselves, and the
County. % - as2 'et .3S
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GOdey's Lady's Book,

-
The September No, of this excellent Magazine
is received, and contains beautiful and certainly
the prettiest line and stppe engraving published
this season:---7"Dr Johnsons interview with Gold
smith, "-"Jessie," line engraving, half mourn
ing Fashion Plate-- authentic, and wood engrav.
ing,----"My Mistress Ronnet," besides Music..--
printed separate. and Horsernanship for Ladies,
Model Cottages, Work Table, and Health and
Beauty. and what is Of greater importancs, SO
pages of good, solid and instructive Reading
Can this be equaled'9 8sr ~ ssg3 p8t
Any No. of the Ladys Book will be forwarded
on receipt Of 25 cents, or four copies for $l post
age to be paid on all orders b9fB8js
Will the publisher please forward US the August
No.! II was not received by us.
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The Buffalo Convention.

This body met in Buffalo on the 9th
inst, TO nominate a free soil candidate
for President, and was organized by
the appointment of Charles F. Adams,
son Of John Quincy Adams, as Presi-
dent, and eighteen Vice Presidents and
seven Secretaries. 1l
Mr.. N. Spindler, OF Knox county,
is the Vice President from Ohio, and
Mr.. /. Bolton,o Cleveland, Secret
,ary.
Hon. P. King, from the informal
committee on organization and other
business, reported series of resolu,
lions, which he said had received the
unanimous concurrence of the commit
tee representing half ofthe States OF the
Union, and composed of individuals
lately belonging to all political parties.
Resolued, That the States within
which slavery exists are alone respon-
sible for the existence or continuation
Of slavery within the limits of such
States, and the Federal Government
has neither responsibility nor consiitu-
tional authority to abolish or regulate
slavery within State where slavery
now exists. t
Resolved, That the true, andin the
judgment of this Convention, the only
safe means Of preventing the extension
OF slavery into territory now free, is to
prohibit its existence in all such terri.
tory by an act of Congress. I
ResolUed, That it is the duty of the
Federal Government to relieve itself
from all responsibility for the existence
or continuation Of slavery whenever
the government possesses constitutions
al authority 10 legislate on that subject,
and is thus responsible for its existence.
On the informal ballot for President,
the vote stood, Van Buren l59, Hale
1879. Mr.. Van Buren was subsequent
ly nominated for President, and Charles
F. Adams, of Massachusetts, for Vice
President. Fu9
These facts we gather from meagre
dispatches to the Cincinnati papers.
The operator at this place was absent
yesterday in search of the broken wires
and consequently the despatch passed
this point without notice..---Statesman.
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Photographed for the Ohio Statesman
Arrival Of the Steamer Acadia.
STILL LATER FROM EUROPE.
New YoRk, Aug. 18th.

NEW YORK, Aug. I'm.
The steamer Acadia has arrived from
Liverpool, bringing later and important
news from Europe. 6g..., ,.e
No outbreak has, as yet, taken place
in Ireland, though one is hourly ex-
|pected. ,a9ra 3 Hf4 1bN - t
Troops follow troops in quick sue
-cession from England. AS soon as
they arrive, they are sent to the south
of Ireland, principally to Meath and
Kilkenney, where the danger OF an out
breat is most imminent. aH a
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has
sent his family to England, in anticipa-
ton Of the desperate struggle soon TO
commence. as a ggs wo.
The English government has made
every preparation for the crisis, but the
Pixies in the field, against their bayo-
nets, will be numerous, though in un-
disciplined hands, and barricades may
be erected. s.4 efy a IL
Warrants have been issued for the ar.
rest Of Meagher, O'Brian, and others.
and reward Of five hundred pounds is
offered for their arrest. They escaped
from Dublin, and are engaged in drill
ing forces. s@,
Government has refused stamps for
tie "Felon" newspaper, determining
thus to suppress il.
From all parts Of the country, the
earthquake rumbIes are heard, but as
vet no overt act has been committed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-19

tions and perquisites. working up lis
annual receipts to $1,000, TO say moth.
ing of his income from a fine plantation
and three hundred negroes"
We presume it was not so much the
10 cents postage that fretted the Cen
eral, as it was to confess himself the
candidate of a party whose principles
are So odious that it is disgrace TO
avow them, and whose patriotism de-
nounced the wars in which he won all
his honors, and whose policy was to
starve him and his soldiers in the ene-
mics country.-Statesman.
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Washington, Aug. 8, 1S43.

Sir: l have the honor to acknow.
edge the receipt Of your communica-
ton as the organ Of the Baltimore Con-
vention-w which reached me only yes
terday-announcing my nomination by
that body as the democratic candidate
for the office Of Vice President.
Il is at all times proper in free
country, and at crisis like this, deem
ed indispensable in our own, that asp-
rants to office should be distinctly un.
stood on all important questions of ma
sional policy; and my nomination for
the office OF Vice President has no
doubt been made with full knowledge
ofmine. My position while a member
Of Congress compelled me to take a
decisive, though not conspicuous, part
on all the leading questions OF the day.
I might therefore appeal to the past as
the best and safest guarantee tor my
future political course. Some of these
questions are, however, daily growing
in importance; and as cannot consent
to win the good opinion OF others by
Disgusting my own, and as design this
communication to be final, it may be
proper that should be more explicit.
| fell the more impel!ed to this course
from the consideration that my action
as a member Of Congress may not be
accessible to the people at large. With
this object in view, | have examined
carefully the proceedings OF the conven.
ton by which was nominated. | re-
copnise in the resolutions passed by
that body but the re-marking,and with
an able hand, Of the great lines of sepa-
ration between the democratic and
vhig parties-lines that should be ever
kept freshly before the people, and are
20 plainly laid down in the resolutions
referred to, that "the wayfaring man,
though q fool, cannot err therein
Those resolutions have been widely
circulated, and are within the reach OF
MI. Ideem it sufficient to say that they
meet my entire and unqualified appro'
baton.
For this distinguished mark OF con-
fidence and trust, | am most deeply
grateful to my friends; and cannot bul
the more appreciate the honor done me,
when l reflect that this nomination was
made without my knowledge, while ab'
sent in distant country, and by the
unanimous voice Of the conventlon.--
M acceptance is matter of course.
Permit me, in conclusion, sir, to ten
der 10 you, and through you to the en-
tire democracy represented by the
body over which you SO ably presided,
my grateful thanks for the distinguished
honor they have done me.
With high regard, | remain
sruly your friend,
u w. O. BUTLER.
fien. Andrew Stevenson,
President Of Democratic Convention.
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e., Butlcr's Letter Of Acceptance

The Washington Union of the 10th
inst, contains General Buffers letter OF
acceptance Of the nomination by the
National Democratic Convention as
their candidate for the Vice Presidency.
The letter ofthe Hon. Andrew Steven
son had only reached him at Washing
ton two days previous. The following
10 the correspondence
BALrlMoRE, May 80, l848.
Dear Sir:-lt becomes our duty to
!. .municate to you the fact that the,
National Convention Of Republican
Delegates, which assembled in this city
on the 92d instant, for the purpose Of
selecting candidates for the two highest
executive offices OF the country. united
in presenting your name for that OF
Vice President of the United Statss.-
That Convention also adopted resolu-
sions containing the principles upon
which they believed the government
ought to be administered, and which !
have now the honor of transmitting to
you. These resolutions constitute the
true Democratic platform. That they
will NEE, your cordial assent, we feel
veil assured; nsr are we the less salts
tlsd, that should this high office be con-
isrred upon you by your country, the
principles which these resolutions EN-.
brace will be successfully illustrated in
your administration.
We offer you our cordial congratula.
items upon this distinguished proof OF
the confidence Of your country, and are
very respectfully and truly, your friends
and obedient servants,
A. STEVENSON,
President Of Democratic Convention,
[And 80 Vice Presldents,]
To Maj. Gen VIM. 0 Butler.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-19

z ToBAcco. .-.--There is fair demand for good
qualities Of Maryland Tobacco, and the receipts
are sold fast inspected. atprices ranging from
3 soto $s. There is no demand for the common
kinds, nor for Ohio Of any sort. As the sales are
making within The quotations, we continue them,
remsrking that those for Ohio must be considered
as nominal. Common Ohio sa$s 50; gaod A soa
SO; fine red and wrappsry 8 so 80; fine yellow
9a$ll, and extra wrappery 10 $l2. The inspec.
ions Of the week are 1904 hhds., including !, ,o5s
Md, and lbl ohio.-.-sBaA. Sun.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-19
Factory RiOts-Amazonian Rioters.

The PIttsburg Daily Dispatch, gives
the following account Of the riot at Al
legheny city on Monday last, a brief
report of which was received by tele.
graph:
sour readers are aware that, for four
weeks past our cotton factories have
been stopped on account of the passage
of q ten hour law last session Of the
Legislature. On yesterday morning,
having procured sufficient hands wiling
to work twelve hours, the Penna cot
ton factory, owned by Kennedy, Childs
& Co., commenced operations. AT
about six o'clock crowd Of small boys
and girls collected around the factory
cheering tumultuously. Until nine
O'Clock the crowd gradually increased
in number, by the addition ofolder per-
sons, girls and boys, men and women.
who commenced tearing down the gate
on Isabella street, with axes, but were
repused by the Allegheny city police.
"Mr. Childs then endeavored 10 in
duce them to disperse, by addressing
them from the inside Of the fence, but
was driven off with mud, brick and
stones when the fence was cut down,
the windows on Isabella street demol.
ished, and the yard entered by the
crowd, who, at noon had forced the
gate fronting on the river; they then
endeavored to force open the gate which
they first attacked, in defending which
the police were very rougly handled,
one of them (Mr. John Weigley a
watchman,) having his head badly cut
by brickbat, and his face also badly
bruised; they succeeded in cutting away
this gate, forced open the front door OF
the mill, which they entered with a
rush, breaking their way TO the third
story, driving out those who were at
work, tearing of their clothing, pulling
their hair, scratching, kicking and beat
ing them shamefully. ."l&
"'The mob remained in possession,
destroyed windows and injuring the
machinery, for some time, when they
returned to the yard, where a few re-
mained up till evening.
"About noon the sheriff appeared on
the ground with the Pit:sburg police,
and posse which he had summoned,
but little was effected by them, the dam
age having been chiefly completed at
that time.
"The manufactured cotton in the mill
was destroyed by the mob, the female
portion of which acted like so many
luries, in the destruction Of property
and in attacking those more orderly
and m ore industrious than themselves.
"These girls, whose language was
most outrageous, and a disgrace TO those
who used it, were terribly insulted last
week at being recommended to 60 to
work as "domestics" In the families Of
our citizens. We owe an apology to
the domestics, if to any one for our
suggestion.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-19
Railroad Meeting.

The corporators and friends of the sunfish,
Wills Creek and Muskingum Railroad are request
ed to meet at the Court House in the town Of
Woodshed, on Monday the 2lst inst. A general
attendance is earnestly solicited.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-19

T. D. JONES, the sculptor, who is
rapidly attaining to high and deserved
eminence, has returned TO the city
having completed his bust Of General
Taylor Cincinnati Commercial.
And General Taylor has about COM
pleted his bust Of the whig party
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-19

Do-We have verbal accounts, Of the blowing up
of the steamboat Robert Wightman, near New
Martinsvile, Va, some time last week. One man
passenger, lost his life; and two others belong
ing to the boat, badly injured. r.-,-J
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-19

oo-The house of Mr.. John Hutcheson, of this
township was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night
last, with all its contents. The family escaped un-
Injured.
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~ ~ > lFH'- . 'f Y - 70 tA
= ~ Il SENATORIAL. ELECTORS. 40
lie Grand Byington, of Pike, county.
Samuel Stark weather, of Guy yahoga.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
1st District, John Snyder, Hamilton.
I'd g George KesliDg. Warren.
Sd :" Francis A. Cunningham, Preble.
4th q" G. Volney Dorsey. Miami. =
9th " Charles NJ. Godfrey, Putnam.
9th " Samuel Myers, Crawford.
7th John w, Bell, Highland.
9Th g" Daniel CockeriIl, Adams.
9th " Samuel Diffen derfer, Pickaway.
10th -ssas Theodore Carpenter, Delaware.
Ilth DanielJ. Swinney. Richland.
18th g Lewis Anderson, Lawrence.
18th John Lidey, Perry. ! r
I4th William Lawrence, Guernsey.
18th L"fs ss'i sts.'-se .ts'9 39t
18th Joseph Burns, Cdshocton.
18th I" VIM. Mcdonald, Jefferson.
18th &c David A. Starkweather, Stark.
10Th Z" Joel B. Buttles, TrumbuN.
goth '' Henry B. Payne, Cuyahoga.
2lst g AbiiahIve Huron. ,ej
FOR GOVERNOR, ("
JOHN B. WELLE r,
OF BUTLER COUNTY, ~
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-08-19
I'llsssIasrg SILL Ahead :

Also. G28 -four herrcls 200 lard kegs and 25 well
buckets. Total value S2363 40. Aud he would
say that he is on hand ready and anxious ut all
former times to ill all orders in his line with which
he may be favored and that he is determined TO
maze good, aud as DEAR article, as can be had
nj any shop in the west and now that the old cry
of Wolf is hushed. all his debts TO four cents
are paid and those who prosecuted him, begin TO
hang heir heads with shame. The undersigned
feels confident that be can do all be SAYS he will DO
and in conclusion he would politely invite all Coop
crs who wait cond wages and Cash for their work,
10 call on him at Mount Arrarai, Louisa county.
n has now on hand rs 1000 pieces of Cooper
stuff and his saws in the woods always at work, so
that he will keep constantly on hand materials for
one wears demand, he it ever great. He has now
on hand a contract for three thousand four barrels
for Burlington to 90 down Ivy wafer. Small trhes
thankfully received, large ones in proportion Come
on all We who want barrels Pittsburgh is at the
Door. VIM DEVARD.
Nav 10, lS4S-l0i-tf.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-08-19
Mothers Reliel-Mdinn Discoreyy.

All expecting 10 become mothers and anxious 10
avoid the pains, distress and dangers of chidbearnr
are earnestly enreaed to calm their fears. alav their
nervousness, and soohe their way by the use of this
most extraordinary vegetable production Those
who will candidlv observe lis virtues. must approve
OF In then hearts, every kind and affectionae hus
band will feel it his most solemn duty to alleviate
the distress his wife is exposed to, by safe and
certain method, which is, the use of this Mothers
elicf
For Sale tv
CoMsTOCK & BROTHER, 60 Second st,oo,
st. Louis, Mo.
COMSTOCk q Co., 81 Courland st., NY.
PIINY FAY, Bloomington, Iowa,
August 5, lsis -ii2-y.
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Pine Lumber.

E HAVE moved my lumber To Second street.
= few rods below klnson and Phelps store, where
can furnish sawed lumber, square timber, lath and
shingles at the following raies-sl0, sl2, SIS and
$50 per ZOO for sawed lumber.
$4,000 feet Pine boards, plank and scanling
so 900 I.ath.
420o0 Shingles.
1000 Lights window sash.
1000 fee, square timber
40 Ok yokes.
First rate two horse wagon, new.
Aso-the house on Water street, formerly occu.
dpie by me as an office, is for sale or rent.
is. BRANHNAM
Bloomington, Sept. IS, ls47-7l-6m.
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Mr. Discnreru.

Dr. Connects Mixture, for Gonorrhosa and elect
Seminal Enuso DIS and Weakness of Tho IT,era or
Bladder This mixture contains no Injurious arti.
Gle whatever, hn possesses tonic properties of real
acacy and mcle congcnial 10 the constitution thu,
any medicine used for these complaints. Freed
from the nauseatine qualities attending Conoya and
the common mixtures, it will be found agreeable ~
the palate and pleasant to the stomach, and will
cure any case, all pay is refused for it, It is e.
qually good and certain for females Sold only at
SO, Second Street, ST Louis.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-08-19
Erslgs and Medicines.

w E have just received splendid and fresh
W supply of Drugs and Medicines Of all de-
scriptlons direct from Philadelphia and other cas-
tern cities. Physicians shop furniture with window
and all descriptions OF hollow glass We will
sell medicines at from 10 to Is per cent cheaper
than has been sold in this place for promp,
pay; wheat. oats and shced corn will be received
in payment, at the highest cash rates when deliver
ed promptly at the time stipulated We warrant
all medicines leaving this house, and should any be
found 10 be impure atnIteracd they may be re-
turned within thirty days from sale, when the mon
ey viii be promptly refunded.
Also in store large supply of turpentIne, oils,
varnsh, white and red lead, with Ill other paints.
paint brushes and every other article usually found
in city drug store-toge,her with nails, groceries
and all descriptions of dyesiuis cotton yarns, bran
dies and wines for medical purposes, warranted
pure. BARLOW. MEREDITH ~ Co.
June "a, lSiS-l07-,f. BY J. S. Fenimore.
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MORRIS HHOYEE..
(FoINIERLY KEPT BY CH.CNCEY SWAN
MARTIN T.. MORRIS, PROPRIETOR,

FolGERLY KEPT Br CH.UNcEY SWAMI
MARTIN T.. MORRIS, PROPRIETOR,
NTOULD respectfully inform the public that he
w has taken the above house formerlv KEEP, by
G. Swan. Said establishment has recently under
gone thorough repairing and renova!ing, and is
now In better condition for the accommodation Of
Boarders, aud Strangers than at any former period.
The location of this House for health and beauty
is unsurpassed in Iowa City, and every exerlion has
been made by the proprietor to render its apartments
convenient for occupants.
Particular attention will be paid to the convent
encc and comfortof
BOARDERS AND STRANGERS,
and no pains will be spared to render them COM
Portable and happy. People living in tho country
and wishing to pu, up over night shall neither he
neglected or overchareed. The proprietor is salts.
fed that by giving his entire attention to the bust
ness. which he is determined to do, and without
which he is persuaded no can should meet
with success, he will merit and receive fair proper
ton of the business fthc place.
The mails and mail stages leave his house for the
following places:
Bloomington. tri-weekly;
Dubuque. semi-weekly;
Burlington, weekly;
Keokuk. semi-weekly
Upton, Fit: Desmoines and Iowa county, week.
". December 25, ls47-Si-tf