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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-03-11
TO the PEOPLE of Ohio.

BY an act unheared of in the annals
Of legisiation-by the reckless act Of @
lawless majority in the last Legislature
a bill Claimed by the wings to be q
law is to be foisled upon the peoples o.
Ohio "to apportion the Representatives
among the different counties of this
State" got up solely with a view tc
partisan supremacy, so unequal in its
provisions and unjust in its general fea'
lures, that even the majority could moi
defend it upon the principles of justice.
This bill, unconstitutional and unjust as
it is-ac,ed upon by the House, while
it was in possession Of the Senate ia
ken from the table of the Senate, when
that body had not n constitutional quo
rum, without authority Of law and in
defiance Of the rules and time honored
usages Of Legislative Assemblies and
to cap the climax, signed by the Speak
ers, while at the same time a motion
was pending in the Senate in relation
to some Of its provisions this bill, thus
acted upon, is now claimed, by the
whig members Of the Legislature, to be
a Mw. Will such conduct b. quietly
acquiesced in?
Freemen Of Ohio, your rights are in.
vaded, your laws disregarded, and the
constitution of your beloved State tram
pied under foot!
Will you sit supinely and witness the
dissertation Of the constitution of your
State in the halls Of Legislation, by a
reckless majority representing a minol-
ity of the freemen Of Ohio.
Will you endorse the sentiment thus
practically set forth, that the will Of an
accidental majority is henceforth to be
the rule of Interpretations by which the
constitution of Ohio, the sacred charter
Of our liberties is 10 be understood; or
will you arise in your might and hnrl
from power those who, clothed with n
little brief authority, would for the sake
OF perpetuating that power, set at
naught time honored precedents-treat
the constitution as an "obsolete idea"
and make the very name Of legislation
a shy word and a %reproach."
From all parts of the State we have
a ready response 10 the above interro.
gatory--already have the people spo.
ken in language not to be mIsunder-
stood--the call for q State Convention.
is made with singular unanimity upon
the State Central Committee.
Acting from a sense %ofpropriety and
in obedience to general expression Of
the public will, we therefore call a
Convention Of the people of the State
Of Ohio, to meet in Columbus on
Wednesday the 10th day Of May next,
10 determine upon such measures as
may be deemed advisable to meet the
Of the times-and we would
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Senator Archb0ld.

This gentleman addressed a number of his con
sttuents at the court house, ON Monday evening
last; at which time he took occasion to 'render al
account Of his stewardship" He spoke of the la
bors Of the democratic members of the Genera
Assembly to procure the passage Of the bill calling
. Convention to amend the Constitution. The
bill received the vote of every democrat in both
branches; but not enough wings, in the House
could be induced to vote for the measure to pass
il. The only reason. he said, that could be assign.
ed why the wings did not vote for it, was because
Of their distrust of the PEOPLE. They seemed to
be afraid Of submitting the question TO the righttul
sovereigns. Mr.. Archbold said the contest was
not yet ended; but would be prosecuted until the
people triumphed.
He next adyerled to our system OF internal i'm
provements, which had, since its introduction into
the State, seven-tolded our State taxes. After
showing that these Improvements were fraudulent
iy fastened upon the people OF the State. he gave a
passing notice to a bill introduced by himself. and
passed into a law. for the purpose Of preventing
drains upon the State Treasury in the way ofpay-
ing for property lost upon the canals, through the
esrelessness or willfulness of the owners.
Mr.. Archbold denounced the apportionment bill
passed. or pretended to have been passed, by the
wings as demonstrations and unjust showing that
when double districts would increase the WING
msiority in either House, double districts were
made; and when single districts would do the
same, single districts were made-.-thus placing it
out OF the power of the democrats to obtain a ma
jority in the Legislature, as they hoped and be-
loved.
The course of Mr.. Archbold in refraining from
introducing into his speech any OF his personal
dihculties with Mr.. Medary. met with the entire
spprobaton Of, we believe, every democrat pres
snt. and was "gall and norwood" to the wings,
who attended only for the purpose of hearing a
. prominent democrat abused, as they hoped
wouid be the case. In this matter Mr.. Archbold
sshihited his usual foresight; knowing that it is
only By union and concert that We can expect to
roll up loo majority for Weller, as he has pro.
missed that Monroe can and will 10. Personal dit.
fsrsnees shculd not be permitted to enter into
ne contest, ~ il csn result in no good. We
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guess the wings came to the conclusion that they
might as well have remained at home for all the
'sid and comfort" they received from our Senator.
It'll said of Mr.. Jefferson, that he once remark.
ed, that no act of his administration had received
the appreciation of the federaIists, save one, and
in that, upon mature reflection and elaboration
he found he had erred. No act of our Senator has
been so lauded by the wings, as a party, as his
course toward Col. Medary. May it not be posi-.
bic that, like Jefferson, he has been in error in that
one act,
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ApportiOnment Bill in its Details.

The address Of the wing Senators
makes a feeble attempt to defend the
apportionment bill in its base gerry.
Wandering, and in doing SO, they reck'
Iessly say, "that the measure IS entirely
delenslhle; it. is only necessary to refer
to its deMils." This is a point IN which
we wish to meet whigsery, for on the
details of the bill, falsehood and equiv
ocation will not avail them. From the
address itself, we gather the following
facts and figures:
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White males over 81, 4I,332

These facts and these figures disclose
the fact, that while it takes 59,o76 free
white males over the age Of 2l years
in democratic districts to elect TEN Rep
resen,a,ives, it takes only 1882 O
a population, provided they live in wAis
districts 10 elect the same number, OF
in other words, seventeen thousand seren
hundred and forty seuen freemen Of the
State, are distranchise4 for the crime
Of being democrats, and Of gong ior
their country in preference to
Mexico, in the war now @aging be.
tween the two countries. Such are a
part of The "detaIls" Of the infamous
bill. which the Federal Senators say is
entirely defensIbIe.
But let US examine the details a little
further. max
The county Of Miami, with a popula-
ton Of 4795 is entitled to one Repre-
sentative and the counties of Monlgom.
cry and Preb|e, with a population of
1866, are entitled to three Represen.
lives. The united population of these
three counties amountto l6 1861. Add
this, to the Whig districts, and it gives
fourteen whig Representatives. TO a pop.
ulation of 1888 white males, while
democratic districts with a population,
as before stated. Of 59,076, being Mir-
teen hundred and eighty three of popu.
lation greater that the districts which
cleo, fourteen whig members, are only
entitled to elect ten Representatives
Or in other words, is takes thirteen hun.
dred and eighty three more Democrats
to elect TEN Representatives. than III
takes whigs to elect T Repr.sSn =.
tatues. ~
Gould base injustice and. infamyper.
pctuate a greater outrage upon the peo-
pie? Though the constitution was Sc,
at naught by the men who sought 10
enact this Infamous bill into u law
the forms Of Legislation were
set aside--though the bill Vas purIoined
the Speakers table, and was sign
ed by the Speaker without ever having
passed either branch of the Leg
yet, still, utterly base and in
iefensible as are these acts. they are
not more base and villianous than the
Of the bill itself. .hj ouaIsa4
u Yet, with all the facts that we have
staring them in the face, the
members Of the Senate-men
who calmly took and wore the brand Of
sPERJ URED TYRANTS," publicly
cast upon them by democratic Sena-
tors; with a reckless mendacity, wot-
Of the basest feIoni ever let loose
Ipon society, say that this bill, shown
% be al war with the constitution and
with justice-at war with honor and
,onesty, is .enlirely defensible" in its
details. Ia Out upon such unalloyed
..oundreIism,-Oh Statesman. '
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From Yucatan.

We regret to learn that the aborigi-
mes Of Y~oucatan, the Indians, as they
are called, are in the full tide of success
ful revolt against the white inhabitants.
The most frightful ATROCITIES have been
committed by them, who, in their thirst
for vengeance, spare neither age nor
sex. Invited by the divided state Of
the country, which during the last 10
months has been a prey to two factions,
the Indians rose some time since, as we
have already noticed in this Sheet
When it appeared-by the cessation Of
strife among the whites, and their cor
dial union against the common enemy
they, for n time, put down The disaf.
fected. Lately. however, the aborigi.
mes have obtained such success in tho
open country that the whites have been
obliged to solicit succour from without;
particularly from the Spanish govern.
meni in Cuba. uey
Families are duly occupied with the
consideration of seeking u place Of rel.
order to save themselves from
the fury of the Indians, who are demol.
every abode in their track, and
nssaSsinaiing every individual who is
not of their race. Innumerable fami.
lies are continually arriving here from
the interior, so that the Government
are obliged to lodge them in barracks,
ike soldiers-not a miserable hut is ~
obtained for hirp.--N. O. Times.
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For the Spirit of Democracy.
To the People Of Belmont & Monroe

FELLOW CITIZENS:
A dutiiul BON, who bad been sent by kind and
indulgentfather to transact some important business
would naturally feel a desire, on his return, to give
his parent an account of his agency. The subscri.
Der wishes to give you an account of the transac-
tons OF the last General Assembly. Many
important topics were discussed and acted on;
many principles were mutually attacked and de-
Tended, and the debates were often exciting. The
different subjects. therefore. have interest enough
to Justify a long discourse. But il is thought best
to discuss them in short articles. Such articles
have q chance Of being read by the busy world.
while long. prosy. tedious discourses are frequent.
ly neglected. The accomplishment OF the task
may, in this manner, require several months; but
whs would tire in the good work of Democracy
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Congress-.

The Senate, up to our latest dates. had not f.
nally acted upon the treaty. The Union express
es the opinion that it would be ratified ia the early
part of this week, with few notifications. The
House has been engaged on bills providing for ad.
ditional examiners Of patents, and for de f~iciencies
in appropriations.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-03-11

5-Mr. Bridges. (democrat,) has been elected
to fill the vacancy in the Pennsylvania delegation,
in Congress, occasioned by the death of Mr.. Horn.
beck, whig. This gain to the democrats is rather
a chilling rebuke to the wing, for their course on
the war question.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-03-11
JAMES R. MoRRIs /:

JAMES R. Morris:
Dear SI:---By your kind in.
diligence I wish to make use of your columns to
address a series of political essays to my worthy
friends in Belmont and Monroe. Political discus
sion, when temporarily and properly conducted,
must be useful. 1t will be useful in one way, if
in no other; it will promote inquiry.
Most Respectfully, &c.,
EDWARD ARCHBOLD.
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10 White males over 81, 59.O76
These districts are all democratic,
and it will be seen, in the system of
federal gerrymandering. it requires So
O76 feemen Ia elect TEN REPRE-.
SENTATlVES. ..
Let us now see how many freemen
it will take to elect the same number Of
Federal Representatives.
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S743,0OO Sf1i.5oo

Here is the enormous sum d. four
hundred and trenty.one thousand one
hnndrsd dollars actually stolen from
The honest tradesmen, shopkeepers, a.
borsrs, mechanics, butchers, bakers,
grocers and farmers.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-03-11
Bank Swindling.

10 no country under heaven are more
fragrant oulrages and robberies prepe.'
ira,ed, by means Of swindling banks,
than in our wn. The New York Star
gives the following as The losses infic-
ted upon the people Of that city and vi.
,:iniy within the last few months. Es-
tima,ing the bills Of broken banks al the
the rates which the brokers have paid
for them, the following are the losses
incurred by bill-holders.
Fau4. Bills in Av'ge loss TO-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-03

DIFFICULTIES IN THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION
Edwin Croswell, who is he great leader of
the old bunker democracy in this State, comes
down tremendously upon John Van Buren, for
his attempt to show disposition to introduce
his delegates into the Baltimore convention.
Mr.. Croswell uses John without gloves. 4" In
pudence, assumption, regardless Of TRUTH reckless
of facts, imposturs," &C., are epithets all ofthem
applied with more or lees veracity and pctur.
esqueness to John. Edwin even threatens the
President with the small pox or whooping cough
if, by his influence, he should dare to attempt to
Introduce John into the conventions; nor will DR.
Brandreth be permitted to vend vegetable pill
to help the wretched young barnburner.
The warmth exhibited by Master Edwin ght
appear to indicate 4 foregone conclusion, en-
tirely hostile to any union of the dlscordant de-
mocratic elements in this State. But such a
supposltion would be great mistake. We have
seen such barking and biting before, transform.
ed into friendly wagging of tails together, by
only few bones, with fresh bits of meat upon
them In other words all the quarrels of the
democracy are easily healed up by proper dis
tribution Of the spells. We do not, therefore,
despair OF seeing Edwin Croswell and John
Van Buren, yet pulling and smiling together in
the same harness, feeding at the same crib, and
fattenlng on the same provisions.
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Shipping IntsIllgencs.

LEwRs. Del, May 2-(Corespondence Offug News Room
10 o'clock M-Arryed Harbour ysIed,y
report brgs Geo Waton, I'm Ankepas for Work Babel
I'm Philadelphia for Halifax; Chas Parker from Ba
BS.l9n Florida FIN NYot i9r Y.!sn. Beat Leo:
Phiisdsghia went up O'Clock; schr Deloo I'm Angus
tine for toou pilot for the Break and
port. spoke ga .i il lag % long 70 bari Fsa 6 Ware
% passsd ship Nesor Of Boston, steering Me- April 25h
at IS a. came out Of tbs Gulf with brig Nancy,
Planted Of Gardner Left Atat ldg brgs Moncurs
AID BEi:sond for Rsh oond No change in bark dsyant
Walton and isabella went since writing the above
LEwEs May 2-Bng Rowena went in yesterday; the T g
COnpor
Bark Lsysnt remains the bay feet water before
reported sails and landed the breakwate
and rigging 2o bags boxes cider and 20 cheese
landed yesterday the beach, Of anchor broke
off; wind ssutheriy and rainy.
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THIRTIETH CONGRESS.
FIRST sRs SION.

WAsHINoror, May 2, ls4S.
THE FUNERAL
According to previous arrangements, the House Of
Representatives repaired to the Senate Chamber at
early hour day. for the purpose Of attending the fune
raj Of the late Hon Chester Ashley from Arkansas, de-
ceased.
The galleries allied ct early hour by specta-
tors anxious to witness the solemn ceremonies about to
performed In honor Of the deceased deep feeling
of sslsmnity seemed to pervade all present.
Among the present observed
thu President Of the United States heads Of Departments
officers Of the army and navy and several foreign mi
nisters.
A feeling and eloquent prayer was offered up by the
Rev Mr. Gurley, Chaplain Of the Hous. appropriate to
the occasion. He followed by the Rev. Mr. Slcer,
Chaplain OF the Senate, who delivered sermon filed
with solemn appeals to the audience the uncertainty
Of life and the necessity Of being prepared to meet the
awful ohsnge TO which va were all hastenipg-the
hour tho moment for which could neither foresee or
forete He in the Of his remarks feelpgly allu
dcd to the deceased to his private worth his public
vices and the suddsnness with which he had been cut
down In tho midst Of usefulness
When the rev. gentleman had concluded his sermon,
the last remains Of the Senator were borne to
the Congressional buryipg ground for nterment, follow
Cd BY . long procession.
On the conclusion Of ths ceremonies ct the place OF
intermsnt, the people dispersed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-03

BLACK GRATITUDE what the English
government has been doing for SO many years IN
favor OF the negroes, it is curious thing to OBJ
serve the gratitude of that race. Among the
most violent, sanguinsry and brawlipg of the
Chartists, who vehemently urged to march up.
on the Queens palace, aud attack and sack it,
one Of the foremost aud most violent was black
scoundrel OF the name OF Cufy Here is spe-
cimen of the thanks England will get from the
blacks in general When kindness and favor are
shown to the base and the vile, the only use they
will make of it will always be to turn around
and abuse you. This holds good in every day
life, and at all times.
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TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.
Sum mary

The funeral solemnines in memory OF the late
Senator Ashley, took place in the capitol at
Washington yesterday, in presence of the Pre-
sident of the United States, the heads of Depart
ments, foreign Ministers, and other dignitaries.
The scene is represented as having been most
solemn and impressive.
Neither house of Congress was in session yes
terday An adjournment until Monday next has
taken place, in order to permit renovation of
the halle.
An abstract of recent letter from Gen. Taylor
is given below, as telegraphed from Washington.
Market reports, shipping intelligence, sc. will
also be found below.
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Markets.

BALTIMORE, May a.-Flour has stagnated since the
news by the America purchasers refusing S. Is, at
which Howard street is freely ofered. City mills is
still held firmly at % IL, account Of short supply
Corn has improved ttle with sales at 4s to 400 for
white and yellow. Wheat ranges from 81 So to 81 SO
for good red to prime white. Rye IS to 100. Rye
-FOUR So "a. Corn meal 81. There is activity in
any article Of provisions but prices arm. Whiskey
in barrels, 2sKc.
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Affairs In WashingtOn.

TON, Way y 1915.
The National Medical Convention assemblies here to.
day large number Of delegates from all parts Of the
Union in attendance, and the convention will be full
Neither House will transact business to-day, in conse
quence of the obsequies of Senator Ashley To-mor-
row IN adjournment until Monday will DO carried to
take carpets put Down mating and prepare for the
summer season, by ventilation, cleaning, SO. Many
members have already left flying trips towards home
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-03

QuKER.-It is said that the expenses of the
late ball given at the Park theatre to celebrate
the French revolution, have not yet been de-
frayed. The committee should look to it !; those
that dance should pay the piper. Democracy
and dancing always cost something.
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say you Nv: with your husbnd again after ohabiting
about it. -
Jr.rIcK-Cavanssh. what have you to say-sre you
married to this woman by Bishop Hin, hes?
CAvANAoH-WeIl Judge rll tell VI u the truth We ara
not married. the nr.t time saw her in westch.ster
county, she was living at place where vas and she
told ms that her hu,bsni dead, (the old man then
gifted his teeth and said. "Ah you dirty blackgusrd
Pm not dead. never was, you Wilt YOU aud YOU
knows II, bad luck to youD have been living to.
gether ever since.
HussASp-oh: your honor she told me she was mar
red, and che told the officer too and believe she Ia
married. oh, mercifu fathers think that should
live in my old age to be disgrsosd by this what
can say to my poor little boys about their mother?
JgsrIcE-shs has evidently done very wrong by lsav.
ing her husband and cohAbting with another man; but
still such things are, sorry say practised to
great extent in this community and by persons who
novs much higher in society than the ones now before
me. These CASES are entirely out Of my jurisdiction;
but the matter sands At present. will lock up Ellen
until such time rs tbs sficsr will be able to ascertain
from Bishop Hughes the fact whether he married the
parties, aud, If not she must be discharged. Take her
down, oicer and 60 and Bishop Hughes and ascsr.
tain al the facts possible in the As for you Ca
you Go there is no charge against you that
can hold you on.
And thus ended the bgamy case for the present
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-03

ARRIVAL or THE REMAINS OF MAJOR WEBSTER,
AT BosToN.-The bark Chief arrived here yester-
day with the remains Of Msjor Webster ccompanied
by Lisuts GrIswold and Wing Of the Masachu
eimept The arrangements for burrypg the body with
military ceremonies have been slrsady announced Ma
jor Wsbsers horse has been brought home in the
vessel-Bosfon -8dpe,niser I'd insL
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WELLINGTON, May y 1913.
oeved in this city Tho old soldier holds his own.
He is a candidate any how, whether Clay il nomi-
mated or not He will accept nomination from either
party, but he will maize pledges He says he never
did declare that he in favor of the Sub Treasury
the tariff Of 1896 that elected he would have
mixed cabinet. The Taylor in Congress scratch
their heads Is clear that the letter will not
the purposo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-03

DEMONSTRATION AT ST. LOUIS IN SYMPATHY
WITH THK FRKNcH RkvoLUTIoNIsrs.-A grand
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity meeting was held In st.
French rsyolutionists large torch light procession
formed In the evening, and marched through the
city and gsssra rejoicing wss held on The ocsssen,