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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-29
For the Spirit of Democracy.
To the People Of Belmont & Monroe
FELLOW CITIzENs:

FELLOW CITIZENS:
The whig leaders In the Senate
continually and zealousy insisted that the annex.
ton Of Texas occasioned the Mexican war Grant
their premises, and what conclusions ought we to
draw from them. The battle of San Jacinto fin
ished the drama Of Texas independence. That
was the last real and actual attempt at Texan sub.
jugation Yet the scottish and stupid obslinacy oi
Mexicorefused TO make peace. but by means Of bri.
gands. rancheros and Camsnches kept up little.
contemplate, annoying border warfare for nine
years, numbering smaI! parties. and single indi.
viduas, and helpless women This. and this only
produced in the Texan population violent incIi.
nation to find peace and repose under the bIoad
banner OF the stripes and stars. This brigand
war upon women and children was the eff
cient cause OF Texan annexation. But for this it
would have been unthought Of Mexico might
have prevented not only annexation, but all
thoughts of annexation, by making peace with
Texas in 1886 or 1887.
We put it to the good sense Of candid and i'm
partial world to say whether national policy and
national dignity did not demand of her to adopt
this wise and pacific course as snon ss the recon.
quest Of Texas became manifesty impossible. What
are We to think Of the wisdom ofa nation which for
nins years tngsthsr discovers iN imbseilly 70 ths
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A Slave Case.


By reference to our synopsis of the proceeding,
Of Congress, it will be seen that very exciting
discussion has grown out Of the escape and cap.
ture OF number Of slaves, the detail. of which are
given below:
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun1
WASHINGTON, l7th April, l84S
The great topic OF conversation here
to-day is the successful departure of u
small vessel, sometime during Saturday
night, from the ne'ghborhood of This
city, having on board cargo to the
number Of sixty or seventy slaves, who
had. a few hours previously. absconded
from several highly respectable cilizens
ofWashinston and Georgeto~n. The
discovery was made in Georgetown
yesterday morning. and the steamer
Salem was Immediately put in requisi-
ton, with officers duly authorized, sew.
eraI pieces Of cannon, and good stock
Of small arms, to pursue them. Tele-
graphic dispatches were also transmit
ted 10 your city TO send steamer from
there on a similar expedition.
The schooner is named the '.PearI,''
sfPnilsdelphia. A person by the name
Of Drayion freighted her with wood
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-29
Banks.

The Bankers Magazine for February, gives.
from the latest official dates, the number Of Banks
in each of the United States, the amount of Bank
capital. circulation apd specie. The following is
the SUM total: Number Of Banks 1853; Capital
$2o9, ,s3I 600; Circulation SI25, ,23s 900; Specie
St9,z7o 900. "1he whole beauty Of the SYSTEM"
Gays the Statesman. "can be seen in the above
With less than fitty.millions in specie, the Banks
put in circulation over one hundred and twenty.
Eve millions in paper money. How the remaining
ssyenty.fve millions is to be redeemed, after the
specie is exhausted, is foreshadowed IN the broken
Banks which have gone before those given in the
above. II beautiful system to the banker, but
NOT to the people,"
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worldi What are We to think Of the sense Of dig
nifty and self-respect Of nation, which 10 willing
for nine long years. to make such an exhibition ol
its weakness and malignitys What would we
think of an individual in similar casel Suppose
an individual should be seen year after year max.
ing an attempt manlfestly beyond his power to &C.
complsh; would he not become laughing.stock
to the world' And if his persevering malignity
should involve him in quarrels, and combats, and
lawsuits, would he be an object of sny great sym.
pathy! Bearing these great principles in mind,
can any man doubt that an enlightened regard to
her own dignity, interest and happiness demanded
Of Mexico the recognition of Texan independence
many years ago. Or bearing the iacts OF history
in mind, does any man believe that there was the
remotest possibility Of the re-conquest of Texas BY
Mexico? Then what injury did we do her by
annexation! There can be but one answer to this
question: the injury was altogether an imaginary
one, like that, which the crazy astronomer receiv.
ed from the boy who ridiculed and made mouths
at his friend, the man in the moon. Not only did
the Mexicans make war upon Us for an imaginary
'J~'J' wv e"" "S 'oec hekouduohss Vley ooou-
nately and Perseveringly rejected the overtures of
peace and accommodation, SO generously made to
them by our government We have been at war,
it is true. but why have we been at war! Why
simply because Mexico would make war aud would
not make peace!!! Then what think you, Fellow
Citizens, of the policy Of encouraging Mexican
obstnacy and sottishness. by passing resolutions in
their favor! Could any course be better cal
culated to proong the war and increase the amount
of bloodshed! To the subscriber il was a most
painful and humia,ing sight 10 see the General
Assembly of a great State. one of the first in the
Union, containin more than two millions Of peo.
pie, passing resolutions in favor OF public enemy,
and such an enemy!!! II IS my business, as a
faithful witness Of truth, to record the fact that
such resolutions were passed. If the citizens Of
Ohio shall perceive that these whig leaders were
smitten with the malign spirit Of party, that they
were rabid with the insane rage Of faction, that
they were deaf to the calls Of national honor and
patriotism. it is for them to apply the remedy
Let that remedy be found in the ballot box, peace
fu aud effectual
Most Respectfully, &C.,
EDWARD ARCHBOLD. .
Woed.feld, April "a, ls4s.---No. VII.
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LATE FOREIGN, NEWS
Arrival Of the Ship Ouch. D0rleans,
Interesting Intelligence from Europe
Photographed for the Baltimore SUM-
New YoRK. April 20.

Photographed for the Baltimore Sun.l
New YoRK, April 20.
The express steamboat Republic has
just arrived, bringing up packages Of
Havre papers brought by the packet
ship Duchess d'Oreans, to the 29th OF
March, three days later than those
brought by the steamer Hibernia. mi
The fermentation in Europe is still
increasing, and repubIicanism is spread.
ing, but not wi.hou, signs Of opposition
from the Autocrat Of Russia. ......e
republic has been declared in Prus.
sia, and the King, Frederick William
w, and his Ministers, seized BY the
provisional government established, and
cast into prison. The Prince has made
good his escape 10 England. a'ao.
The revolution at Lombardy was en-.
tirely successful, but has not been &C.
companIed by great bloodshed. s.
The King of Naples has yielded to
the people all The reforms and exten.
sion Of their liberties that they de.
manded. .... ..t.... s., l'a
1t is expected that, notwithstanding
the concessions made by the Emperor
Of Austria, he will be compelled to ab.
dicate, to make way for Republic.
The Emperor of Russia has issued a
ukase ordering the army into the field,
in which he gives, as reason for so do.
ing, an "alliance with the United States
Should probably be United powers) to
stop the food Of anarchy spreading
throughout Europe"
The rumored Polish Revolution is
fully confirmed by this arrival, but
nothing further received us to its pros
poets or progress. ... ...
Pecuniary matters in France still
wore a gloomy aspect, and failures con,
tinued among the frs, houses. 1t was
reported that the Rothchi|ds had sus.
pended, but from the known immense
resources Of that firm, the rumor had
not gained general credence. D,
Prince (ci.devanD Louis Napoleon
Bonaparle was doing duty as member
OF the National Guard. and standing
sentinel ut the Posie du Drapaux. :.
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Arrival of the Sarah Sands.
Five Days Later from Europe.
New YORK, April FL

u-.rI .... New YORK, April FL.
The steamer Sarah Sands, with dates
from Liveroool to the Sd inst, has just
arrived. ........ ...
The European war anticipated, has
commenced in Sardinia, and tho Aus.
trian troops are expelled. .... .. d.
Poland is in state Of insurrection,
and Russia about sending troops South.
She will probably be opposed by Prus'
sia and France. .. 49,
The French army are marching
North. .... ... .I........
The London grain and -four mark.
cts are dull, owing to increased receipts
and fine weather. ..... .'.-
The Chartists are in almost open re-
volt in England, and concessions must
necessarily be made to them.
The Irish are buying arms Of all de-
scriptions, and the police are faterniz-
ing with the people. ......
Troops have been sent 10 Scotland 10
prevent disturbance there. ..
The Charlists were to meet at Not.
tingham on the Sd inst the day the
Sarah Sands sailed. They had previ.
ously proposed to march 100000 strong
into London, all fully armed. The TEL
graph wires between London and Liv.
erpool were broken when the Sarah
Sands sailed; so that there is no intel
ligence as 10 the result Of this popular
demonstration. 90
France continues quiet, with the ex.
ception Of some petty disturbances a.
mong the workmen. @
All Northern Italy is in full revolt,
and the Austrian troops were driven
before the people in all directions. r
The report that Prussian Republic
had been established, was premature; !;
the King being still on the throne, md
granting concessions of all kinds that
the people choose to demand. '43fAt
There was every probability ola war
breaking out between Russia and Ger.
many. H."' 7s"l,l>a 'N '"'
Tranquility has been restored to
Aus,ria, and it was thought thai the
Auslrians will unite with the Germans
against Russia. i.9.l29i ~ y ,'2saz4.
tAll Southern Russia is represented
to be in open revolt. "Yh'a ..i l- 5'"
Several arrests have been made in
Spain Of persons charged with seditious
movements. .d "li 10 -td4f'n9Hi i#f
The Pope has issued a proclamation ex.
horting the Church Throughout Europe
10 respect the rights Of Kings. oa 9ar Y
The King Of Naples has abandoned
Sicily, and appealed for assistance to
other Powers. 49, f. "i' aH' igoba 81.
Sardinia and Denmark nre preparing
for war. 'sdidI isj3" ei3 lio41 95i
Large numbers of French have en-.
tered Belgium, but were driven back. g
The Emperor Of Russia is sending
troops 10 Poland. One hundred and
fifty thousand have been ordered in
that district. l.BhGi2sD 1870 shiG99s1c
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-29

co A very destructive fire occurred at Medina,
10 this State, on the llth inst. Two dry goods
stores, one tin shop, one hat store, one shoe and
grocery store, drug store. jewelry shop, stage
house, saddle and harness shop, and two dwelling
houses were consumed. Loss $50 900 10 $40, 900
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-29

90 The late whig Convention at Morristown.
10 this Congressional District, nominated Judge
Davenport OF this place as a Delegate to the Whig
National Convention; and Russell, pf Harrison, al.
ternate delegate. Kigore, of Harrison, was chosen
Presidential Eector.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-29

W. Several destructive fires have occurred late
y in Pittsburgh, supposed tn be the work Of ncen-
diaries. So also in New York, Philadelphia, and
Washington city.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-29

~ A violent storm passed over the town ct
Minerva, KY, a few days since I; swept over a
aract Of about 200 yards in width. destroying Is
barns in one Eeighborhood
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-29

Iowa DEMocRArIc!- !--Thomas H. Benton, jr,
mas been elected State Superintendent over his
whig competitor. The contes, was exciting and
victory expected by the opposition.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-29
has .aoiis FOR PRESIDENT,
lea LEWIS C. ASS,
subjeef to tie decision of a National ConuentiOn
FOR GOVERNOR.
John b. w ELL E r,
.ygs,sna OF BUTLER COUNTY.
ELECTORAL TICKET.

SENATORIAL ELECTORS.
lie Grand Byington, Of Pike county.
Samuel Stark weather, Of CuyaLoga.
Lsn ~ DISTRICT ELECTORS.
lst District, John SNYDER, Hamilton.
'i2d -. George Kesling. Warren.
sd - Francis A. Cunningham, Prsble
tlth Z" G. Volney Dorsey. Miami.
9Th Charles NJ. Godfrey, Putnam.
9Th !" Samuel Myers, Crawford.
n7th /" John w. Bell. Highland.
Sth I" PANEL Cockerill, Adams.
9Th Samuel Diffen derfer, Pickaway.
10Th !" Theodore Carpenter, Delaware.
sIlth (" DanielJ J. Swinney, Richland.
18th |" Lewis Anderson, Lawrence.
18th I" John Lidey, Perry.
=. 18th /" William Lawrence, Guernsey.
18th /" William C. Walton, Monroe.
18th " Joseph Burns, Cushocton.
18th VIM. Mcdonald, Jefferson.
18th " David A. Starkweather, Stark.
10Th /" Joel B Buttles, Trumbull.
Goth I" Henry B. Payne, Cuyahoga.
2lst {" Abijah Ives, Huron.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-29

Great agitation CONTINUES ] il. France.
Tie press j out openly against he
Provisional Government. .Is aaf
The elections in France were post.
poned 10 the 93dof A priI, and the meet.
ing Of The Assembly to the 4th Of May.
THE Lombardy revolution is confined,
the Austrians having lost 10000 sol.
diers in the struggle, and. withdrew.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-16
Organize! Organized!

We are directed by the Democratic State Central
Committee to state, that there will be meeting of
the Democrats of each and every township in the
State, at the places of holding township elections, on
the first Monday in April next at which meetings it
is most earnestly requested that each and every demo-
crat in the State should attend matters of great
importance TO the Democratic party will be transact
ed and an organization Of the State commenced pre-
parutory to the Presidential campaign.
On the Saturday succeeding said first Monday in
April, County Mass Meetings. will be held in each
and every county, at the respective county seats,
where county organizations will be completed, and
speeches delivered the policy and principles of the
Democratic party.
0r-Democratic Editors, throughout the State, are
requested to give this notice conspicuous place in
their papers until the first Monday in April; and
should this notice reach all the counties in time
such meetings will be held as soon thereafter as prac-
ticable.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-16

Notice has been given in the cotton mills in this
town, of reduction of wages, to commence the
10Th of March. The reduction averages 10 per cent
on the pay rolls, being about 2 per cent. per annum
on the capitals of the companies.
The directors of the cotton factories at Uxbridge
meet this week to take to close their mills
they having large accumulation of goods which will
not sell except at heavy lOss-Ne,rburyport Her.
Newburypor: Nabobs have thus commenced early
for electioneerng effect. After making some 20 per
cent. their immense capital during the past year,
they cut down the wages of their poor operatives
with view of charging such reduction to the demo-
cratic measures of the administration. This game
will no doubt be played in every mandatory in the
United States controlled by wings. 1t is getting
ther stale at this late day; but Notwithstanding this
there will go up from the wing press general hOpl
over our ruined countryv'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-16
ttIO 600 To $4,000 FOR INVESTMENT Il
0lU.UUU SLAVES.-BOys and girls would be pre-

LAND SLIDE.-A great quantity of land gave way
during the past few days. the south side of Mount
Adams, between the Reservoir and Parsons street,
known as the "Widows Orchard" The avalanche
is about 200 feet in width, and 500 feet in length.
This immense body of earth commenced sliding on
Thursday last and has continued to descend gradual
ly ever since. The unavoidable result viii cause the
destruction of four dwellings owned by the following
persons One by VIM. Trobridge. valued at 81, 600.
One by Buckner ]. Smith. valued at $500. One by
Wm. Morton, valued at 5000. This loss will prove
heavy to these gentlemen they being mechanics, and
their little all is invested in the purchase of them
which they are thus suddenly and Unexpectedly de-
prived Of 1t is supposed this calamity was caused
by large amount of earth having been removed from
the stone quarry above.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-16
OrgauiZatiOn..
SIet all come I!

The Democratic State Convention, held at Indian
1POs the 9Th of January, lS4S and the democratic
members Of the late Legislature, the close of the
session. adopted resolutions in favor of immediate
organization of the democratic party, throughout the
State. The latter adopted resolution, nstructing
the State Central Committee to issue circular pro-
vidng-hat the democrats Of each and erery township
IN Le State BE- requested TO meet the first Monday
an April merit, the day Of the spring elections. at
the place of holding the township elections and
organize the said several townships. and that Mass
Meeting be held at the county seat Of erery county,
the Saturday nert succeeding The said first Monday
IN April
The State Central Committee, understand, will
issue said circular, and will recommend an Organiza-
tiOn something like the following The democrats of
the several townships will be requested to hold meet
ings, In their respective townships the first Mon
day of April and proceed to organize said townships.
1t is particularly recommended, that the democratic
voters, at the township meetings, held the first
Monday in April, pledge themselves TO every eff
fort procure large attendance the County Mass
Meetings, the Saturday next succeeding said first
Monday in April, and it is also recommended to the
different county committees, to procure democratic
speakers, to address the people at said meetings,
the policy and principles Of The democratic party. 1t
will also be recommended by the State Central Com
mittee, as we understand, that where county commit
tees have not already been appointed, that they be
appointed at the Mass Meetings. This is very i'm
portant, and we hope this matter will not, any in
stance, be lost sight of.
The State Central Committee have directed plain,
practical method of State organization, and we trust
every democratic editor in the State will keep this plan
reorganization, sanctioned it by the State Coyen-
ton, the democratic members of the Legislature and
the Democratic State Central Committee, prominently
before the people until the first Monday in April.
We trust that every democrat, into whose hands
the circular may fall, will at once prepare for the
work and urge all the necessity of attending the
township meetings.
Democratic editors, throughout the State, should
keep up a standing and conspicuous notice of the
township meetings in every number of their papers.
until the first Monday i'll April.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-16
LuSIIS NalurR.
the Senate.

One of the most singular freaks of nature
witnessed, was exhibited to few days since, by
eminent physician of this city, who still has this
remarkable object in his possession.
1t is sort of monstrous abortion-the issue OF
married woman in of the lower wsrds-and hav-
ing with the exception of fair skin, many of the Pc
culiar features Of the NINA tribe only it IS de-
formed!
The head has all the characteristics of the ape in Its
formation, with the exception of one ear which is
imperfect, there being aperture visible external
y, and it is otherwise mis-shapen. The body has
full chest diminishing gradually down the veriebral
columns, showing hips at all III fact, It has no
legs whatever, but the feet of ourang outang
placed like turtles fippers, Immediately open upon
each side of the pubs, the arch OF which must be
ceedngly narrow and contracted.
The arm consists of single bone, from the Shout
der to the wrist-there being no fore ARMAND the
ands placed right angles, lnclIning inwards
The hands have the shape of those of monkey, only
that each is furnished with but three fingers! and
the thumb is nearly long either of the fingers.
The specimen Of the mal-formatlon OF which we
are speaking is female, and was still-born. 1t is
indeed one of the most curious instances of mix
ture of several distinct classes of living FORMS
reported-the human form being strangely blended
with the ourang ouiang, ape, with seeming
Of the turtle
This statement may be relied upon as fact and
those who doubt it can be easily convinced of its
truth
We clip the above from the Pittsburgh Post. We
expect it is the efusion of some wug it being per-
feet description ofthe wing party
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-16

INDIANIANs, record the following in your scrap
books:
OF The truth is, this seizing of Santa Annals
coats hats canes, &c., is nothing less than stealing.
Journal.
This same Louisville Journal takes US to task for
recording a similar notice week or two ago. and
INDUCES in its usual low and vulgar strain. We
need not remind readers that this torysheet has
taken every opportunity to SANDER Indiana and her
troops, from the very commencement of the war.
Now because our boys, under the indomitabe Gen.
JOS LANE, have nearly succeeded in capturing their
wing friend, Santa Anna, and did pursue him so
close that they seized his baggage, and caused him to
apply for and obtain pass from Gen. Scott to leave
the country, they must be stigmatized as There's,
That the Journal and other wing papers, sympathise
with the dstresses of their Mexican friends, is quite
natural; and it follows that our own brave troops
must be stigmatised there's and cut-throats by
them. Few tories perform this more boldly than the
Louisville Journal