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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-11-24
OTHER BANK PAPER.

The principal part of the circulation in this Sec
lion OF the State, in addition to Ohio paper, is on
,he banks Of Indiana, Kentucky, Western Penn,
sylvanla, and Wheeling, Va, which passes gener-
nlIy a. nar. Care should be taken in handling In
diana and Kentucky paper, as the copnterfets on
those banks are numerous.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20
800
From the Quaker CITY.
The Duel,
COURAGE THAT Is NOT AFRAID |
OF THE NAME OF .COWARD.'

COURAGE THAT Is NOT AFRAID
OF THE NAME OF .COWARD."
The room of the Colanel at the Inn Of
Alexandra, was the theatre of remark
able scene. Through the uncurtaine ed
windows came the light Of Tie early dawn,
and there you might behold glimpse of
river, glimmering family IN the ray Of
fading star.
Silence regned through the chamber
silence and gloom although some twenty
persons were assembled there. In one
corner stood the bed. with nnrufled GOV
erlet; in the centre was the table. and
around we're seated tie gentlemen WHO
had heen summoned as Witnesses OF the
approaching Duel.
These gertlemen--some OF whom were
Off GERS in the Coionei's reg ment, others
planters of broad lands aud immense tor,
tunes-sat in silence, gazing with foldud
arms upon the table which stood in the
centre, or through the gloom into each
Others faces.
forgotten all hIs APP sayings about Homer
and Chivalry. near bin the ensign, W buse
pals face, paler in fact than ever, ipdica.
ted night Of anxious thooght. ard then
our friend the Plaeter. who although the
h0ir was early, aud he had not Yet bro.
ken bls fast, stii pressed a cigar between
his lips, and hid his face in curtain Q,
smoke.
The Colonel ard tie challenged mar
alone we're absent. As for tile Col0uel
be was IN the next room, attending TO hi-
letters. nd--perchaDce-to Lis last viii, |
aud testament.
The hist ray Of sunrise shot through The |
window and trembled upon the vacant Ia. |
BILE.
As ii hat beam, breaking in upon the |
gloom, had unioosened t.eir hearts suo
tongues, tbs gentlemen beg an TO WINS
per With each ether. One spoke Of lLs
sad snd fatal secessty Of Msrder iosoiveo
IN the Code ei hvssr--@pstiser Of the aid
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

Il give II up!' shouted the sufferer, be
tween his teeth, which now chattered like
a mad badger's--'take the money
The Vermonter very cody pocketed d
the ten-spot, and as he turned away, re.
marked; @
We aint much acquainted with yen
mart folks jaoun here TO York, but we
take the starch out of 'em'
up out way and pntting on a broad grin
Of good humors he left the company to
their reflections.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20
7lDogtrp.
The Wife's Complaint.

When woman will, you tell me, John,
She really viii, depend ont;
And when she says she want, eh! John!
She WON'T and there's the end ont.
know not why You thinh, John,
Her will is so much stronger,
Or when she's once determined, John,
She will hold out much longer.
You know your mind sfxed, Jonn.
"For California, Ho"
To stop you, 'twere as easy, John,
To stop Niagara's flow.
I've scolded, teased, and begged, John,
With tears, to stop your going;
But lis as light task, John,
10 stop the wind from blowing.
IT'S but few years since, John,
You sought me for your bride;
Then for weight of gold, john.
You'd not have left my side.
But now your brain is turned, John,
Your heart Is growing cold
You'll leave your wife, for what, John!
To dig for paltrv gold:
For days you scarce have eaten, John,
You're growing pale aud thin:
And see your dress your beard John,
It's week old on your chin!
See you wIiere'er will. John,
You've paper in your hold
You think, dream, read Of thought, John,
But California Gold.
We've seven liltle children, John,
Olive plants arnlni~ oiir tahie:
With thriving trade and stout arm, John,
To fill their mouhs yeu're able.
We've smillng little cot, too, John,
Clustered round with trees and vines
You'd leave them all to dig,
In California mines.
You say you'll leave us all, John,
To Providence alone,
You'lllrust to ill our mouths, Iohn,--
With bread when you're gone,
Be it so. III trust film, too, John,
And turn my tears to laughter;
WhoHfeave his ,o!je f;p gotd John,
Is not north cryBg afe.!
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

Lord Brougham once, in the House Of
Peers, thanked G d that the English
pe"ple were uuder fecngnizances Of
.e3oo oeeo oto keep the peace under any
Circumstances.'
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

A cotemporary boasts of subscriber
who has paid his subscription puuc,ually
Tor The last thirty years. who is now ever
eighty, aud reads his newspaper withou,
spectaces. Had he neg elected to pay tor
il, IT is more than likely tha, now he
would have been unable to read il at all.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

!"1 Sa",rFa was raging TO serious ex d.
tent at Panang, and had heen very fat al
amongst the convicts and Chinese popula-
ton. Mnch of the maligni,y is attributed
TO the imperfect drainage Of the town.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

Turning water into wine, Is commonly
put down as miracle; but many LIQUOR
dealers know how to perform such, when
they purchase a new cask.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

A SINGULAR INFATUTIoN. Hagers-
town Herald states that a man named
Miller. was on Wednesday last, commit
ted for stealing a gallon measure filed
with whisky, from the dis'illery of Ioseph
Gabby. He had twice before stolen this
identical measure. filed from the same
wbiskey barrel, and had just served out
two years in The penitentisry, ior the last
offence.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

face.
Again Mr.. Payne bias he'd as he saw the
eye Of the Colonel fixed upon him, and
then folding his arms, he knit his brow
and gazed sierniy io,o his antagopist's
face.
The gentlemen present rose with one
movement. You might have heard the
bearing VI your own heart, all was 90
breathlessly still. Not spectator but
anticipated personal conflict.
Mr.. Payne, the Colonel began.
NJ. Payne rstreated a step, still folding
his arms.
Yesterday called you Liar!
'You did cried Payne, with flush Of
anger. Ami
'You leveled me.o the ground, continued
the G. Colonel. Behold the mark Of your
blpwi'
He paused; the silence deepened. The
Culonel's voice aud look were calm but
Grm; Payne's face was flushed; his eye
Indignant.
And now. sir | have a word TO say to
,ou,' confined the C Colonel, still calm aud
hf". ANA nfs' 'e' "e as" question" -
II mah'y--'s II chf'si"a' '", aue"p' '"
justly wrong oy 'h"roer' VI ~ "
more generous. moreJust. TO confess
wrong WIN 9fa"Rness' ana Solicit ior-
gNehess 1Fom '"e 'hJ"reo' hes'eraaY
app'ien an ""J"s' M" ""ge"''e'ha"'y 'P
'"s' " 'o"' ,e" p'o"p'H "e"seu !'"'
se"' are 20" sa''sheo! mere hs mana
let us be ir'endf
Long before the words had passed from
the C1innel's mouth; long before the spec
tat"rs recovered from their stupefac'iou;
Payne had flung both hands toward his
antagonist. The tears were streaming
from bis eyes.
The seconds recoiled; the audience had
no ospeect; they could only stand aud look.
Then the c lionel, with the mark op
his forehe ad, led Mr. Payne toward the
table, A decanter sCood there, witht
glasses
'Genienen, said the e plonel, filing
glass aud handrg II toi'ayne, and then
raising one to h's own .lRsA y give ss9A
the htal'h of my good fr.e"o Mr fayhe.
They emP'ied their glasses "i'h one
'nPnise.
And now gen'lemeo, allow meio hope,
that wien, III after ''me, YOU recall the
various personal comhs's winch You have
witnessed, you wtlt remember with some"
'h'"g IKE ""in'r"''"n Tue p"e' u 'i'
a>ne ana MS enemy "eotse WI ash'"g
ten!
"as there one man IN mat assemo'age
"Ho conid nave ca''ea young ash'ng'on'
H"u - ""' "''""'o "e ""' oo"'Ns'
'"o"s" 20 0e'' ''e "'''' :" o'"u'"' .""'
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far the Duel.
Tn u,her words thew have come here, in
the ,ience of tho moroinp time. TO do
,n,rdsr in accordance with the rules Of
lI,nor.
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The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

Bibles and Tracts are forbidden, by
general order, to be distributed among the
English troops in Ireland!
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

'Yon are from the country, are you
not, sir" said dandy clerk in book
store to homely dressed Quaker, who
had given him some trouble.
Yes
Well. here's an essay on the rearing of
calves
srhat,' said Aminidab, as he turned TO
leave the store, 'lhee had better present
that to thy mother
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20
" Tartrtn.
A Smart Boy.

Father what does the Printer live on.,i
why childr
Because you said you hav'nt paid him
for four years, and still take the paper
Wife spank that ohild.'
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20
Democratic Pioneer.
PUBLISHED ETEHY FRIDAY
j. SMITH g. E. GILES.

Terms: Two dollars per annum, payable
I'm advance: or TWO collars and fifty cents, pay
able within the year.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

I The papers tell us that adyentnrers
are going in aocks to California This is
the way In which geese always travel.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

Louis the Eighteenth used to say that
punctuaiity is the politepess Of kings
4 pendau, to this remark was that oi
Madame de Souza that cleanliness is the
elegance OF the poor.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

II is said hat Mrs. But!dr has already
realized $4,000 by her Shakespeare read
iugs,
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

CURIOUS DEATH.--A daughter OF Mr..
Nathaniel KnIght, teamster, oi Portland
drank from the spout OF teapot sitting
at the tea-,@ble, on Sunday, and was
scalded so badly as to die on Monday.
She as only two years old.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

B.jocebi, The orderly Of the French
Presiden.. has gone 20 Nieuea, TO obtain
tls sshes vi Napoleon . sou.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

In the formation of single locomotive
steam.engine there are not fewer tha u
5,4ls pieces to be put together, and these
require to be as accurately adjusted as
the works of watch.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

The new Shah ofPersia was crowned
al halt past seven on the night of the "a h
of October, that period having been fixed
upon as favorable by the astronomers.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

Louis Napoleon requires all his SER
vanu and attendants to atteud church Oh
Sunday. where a Corsician abbe performs
service.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

The Kentucky Legislature is termed
the Marriage Emancipator and Divor
cling EngIne.' on account Of ths many
divorces granted by il during its late
session. The K Ken'ncky Wing says sixiy
have been separated in one day.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

The cells caught 10 the Clyde are OF
large size. some Of them 10 girth eq 'al TO
a breakfast plate. The Scotch refuse 10
eat them.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-04-20

ORIGINAL DiALooUE Sam Jonsing,
does you 'spose General Taylor whipped
the Mexicans by accideutP
No Pete by no manner Of means, old
Zachary meant to do it, sartsin.'
'Den lei me ak you, what 'marabls rive
or be vos like at de time!'
'Oh, must give him up, and axes you
to splain YOURSELF
sWsl, tells you as you told me zachs
ary ment to. (Sacramenio.) 80,
You berry deep die morning. But
talkiog bout CaIiforny, why am all the
emigrants on the way thar, like folks
gwine to de theatre
You too sharp sgin. CUB him up !.
why. cos der gwine to de play air.
Piacer.) sss - -
Yah, yah. Now why AN you like the
yola the, digs npr
sSross cos Ia very walnsbte.' "
s0h. no. dsts DOT il. Cos yoa barry
,caly.' seSss S
4 dossn't like no such insinsystiens
ioeJ mernios. --F.aeyerd GastH~
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-05-03
A SANDERS, Davenport, o
w 7 Norris, Rock Island, 'As''
FARM AM, 1rareliiny Agent

To THE BALD HEADED AND OTHERS INTERESTED
Does any know n neighbor or friend who has
been Bad, and whose head is now covered with
fine hair, One whose coat collar was covered
with dandruif, though brushed every hour
which has now vanished entirely! Or one whose
hairs at early age were turning gray, who now
has not gray halrl Children whose heads
were covered with urf,-whose hair would not
grow, that arc now growing the fullest crops of
hair. Some cases must be known TO most per-
sons. Ask them the cauee, and yov viii be told.
these things have been done by the use Of the
Balm OF Columbia. Of 20 years growth of this
article, its demand increasing annually some
hundred per ccnt-though when discovered moi
opposed hv anything for the same purpose, now
ossailed by almost numbcrless mushroom trash
preparations that will ruin the hair If used TO any
extent. Can more than these facts be wanted
refer TO the recommendations bv a list OF names
OF responsibility unequailed by any other article.
Look To these things-buy this article STAY
and reserve your hair by its use, or il bald re-
store il. Ladies, attend To ihs--hnndreds in
fashionable life are using it as the only article
really fit for the toilet Long hair is very apt To
fall out. Ladies. use the Balm Of Columbia in
time TO save yourselves the disgrace Of badness
by neglect Of your persons.
II is your duty, rs morali.:s, to preserve the
beauties Of nature, with ws.ich a bountiful Gre
n,or hos endowed ycu-use the Balm, for il will
do it.
Comstock & Co, 81 Cor,land-ss., New York i,
sole Projectors.
Sold BY A. SANDERS, Davenport and by WN
NORRIS, Rock Island.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-05-03

LIVING WITNESSES. of persons arc
now living, and Illustrating in the enjoymen, Of
sound, buoyans, bounding health,-who, but q
few short months ago, were stretched upon the
couch Of sickness, with lingering disease and
gloomy forcbodings Of the future huun,ing their
fcvered imaginations and grim-vsagcd despair
depicted in their sallow and csdavcrous eounte-
nances-with hope almost ex,ingushe ed and dis
solution looked upon as = relief from their suffer-
ings But tho evcr-constant and benienant an
gel-sole occupant Of Fondora's f3ox-hope, poin-
ted to one remedy yet unsried-namely, apr
Bragg's Sugar Coated Indian Queen Vegetable
Pils'-and the result in every instance Of their
judicious and timely use, hss been perfect res
iorasion OF health. When these Pills are taken
according to the directions, health 10 the insvi,a-
bio result. % they are totally incompatible with
disease. Try them!
See Dr. bssgg's advertisement in smother col
umn.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-05-03

10 FARMERS, AND ALL WHO Use LEATHER IN ANY
FORM, Look TO -FOUR ISrEREsr.-No farmer should
rest single day, until he is supplied with bot
tie Of the celebrated Oil Of Tannin or Great
Leather Rcstorcr.
!. Is in the form o. liquid, and is compound
OF Oil with the extracts of certain barks Its
application to leather Immediately renders il soft
and pliablc and almost equal to new. For boots
and shoes and carriage tops, il is in its effects
unsurpassed and the softness, pliabilty and last
ing qualities it imparts viii teniold pay its cost
Il is well known that where Oil is applied TO
leather, il evidently becomes rancid, and forms
n scum upon the surface md thereby rots il:
this is entirely remeded by the Of this Oil Of
Tannin, az It possesses aniiseptc qualities and
its use viii universally double the wear Of all
leather. The genuine has the facsimile Of Com
stock e. Co, New York, upon the labels.
Sold BY A. SANDERS, Davenport and BY VIZ
NORRIS, Rock Island.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-05-03
Terribly ScalGed.

Fellow citizens OF Chicago. the deep and dis
sressing wounds lately received in being '7sr-
r'biy Seaided' BY the bursting of disillcry boil.
or, were healed in the shor, space of fourteen days
BY the free application Of Soan's celebrated Oint-
ment Also, my child, tina, had been sorely ai.
i!icted for several months with .Marasnus, on
whom had expended large sum Of money for
medical advice and medicines, was restored To
health in less than three peeks bv the use of
Sloan's Ointment.
For injuries on horses am coniidcn, slunn's
Ointment is Tar superior to any other remedies
now used.
In my opinion, Erery Family should constant.
ly keep on hand this valuable Ointment.
MICHAEL DIyERSY.
OJ-All tho Medicines advertised by w Il
Sloan are sold on agency by A Sanders, Daven-
port, Iowa; VIM & A Nurse, Moline, Ill, and
VIM c Norris, Rock Island.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-05-03
Extrasrdiuary Chft,

April 18Th, 1913. -Four miles north Of Chicago
ION the road to Milwaukee, Cook county, ILL.,
Mr. Sloan--Dear Sir: One of NV horses had q
large boTiy iumour on his breast hone, immedi.
niely nndes the collar, which famed him ana
rendered his services OF very little value faith
fully applied several bottles Of Dr Tayior's Nerve
and Bone LinIment, without the lcast benefit. I
then procured Wildcr's Celebrated Horse Oint.
ment. and used that until became fully as:is6-
ed TINT II would never relieve the animal. RI.
nally, obtained box OF your truly valuable
onimen, and in less than GO days from tho first
application the tumor entirely disappeared aud
the horse was well. Yours.
EDWARD ARMSTRONG
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-05-03
The Suffering Child.

hereby certify that one u my children, When
naked, tell into large fire Of live Goals and was
burned severely from head 10 feet. The best Of
medical aid and attention was given 10 tho child
for four or five days without any relicf--eaeM
days suffering increased till his groans could DO
heard at a great distance, ut which critical peri.
90 one Of my ne,ghbors recommended and pre-.
sentcd TO me u box Of Sioan's Ointsnrnt, and in
less than fifteen minutes after the application Of
the Ointment 10 the aggravated sores Of the sufI
iefing child, the phin ceased entirely and he
speedily began 4" recover. Nv residence is in
iIelt Township, Vcfmi!lich county, and State Of
Indiana. TnropoEE l. TAyLoR.
Dat. ID al Chicago, August ~, 1896.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-05-03
Popular Opinion.

II popular opinion is any criterion OF the worth
OF any article, We invite tire ncrcdulous TO read
ut least few OF the many voluntary cer,i6cs,cs
that appear in our columns respecting the crest
varieiy Of remarkable cures effected BY tho uso
OF "Slonn's Celebrated Ointment and Condisiou
Powders"
These remtdies no longer temain among shose
Of doubtful utility, they have passed from tho
tide OF experiment and now stand higher r. rem
utusion and IRE becoming more extensively uscd
than all other articles Of fhc kind.
Michigan Chr Nescs.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-05-03

Sloan's Ointment and Condition Ponder.
Have earned great name.
NOR purity, mildncss, safety, ccrtaiu-
- ~, and thmouyhncss, bloan's Omit
mont exccls, aud is rapidly super.cding oil
other Oih,men,s and Linimcnts for tho
cure of the following diseases.
Fresh Wounds, Gala II all kinds, npfalus.
Bruises, Cracked Heels, Riuebons, Wind.
Calls, Poll Evil, Callus, Spavins, S~ee.
ny, Fissulo, Strains, I.nneness, Hand
Cracks, Funndered Feet, Scratch.
cs, or Grense, Mango and
Horn Dsicnpos.
The Powder will rcmove al ihfiamma.
ton and fever, purify the blond, loosen the
skin, cleanse the winter, md strengthen cv-
cry part Of the body, and has proved sovs-
reign remedy for the following diseases:
Distcmpcr. Ilide-b"ind, Loss Of Appetite,
Inward Strains, Yellow Water, lniiam-
nation NJ the Eyes, Fatigue from
Hard exercise; also
Rheumatism,
commonly called Stiff Co,np!.iut,) which
proves fatal 10 many valuable horses in this
country.
!, is also safe and certain remedy Tor
Cough. aud Colds, which generate 80 ma
ny fatal diseases.
Grand Depot, 40 LIKE st.. Chicago III.
w. b. SLOAN,
And sold in ncnrly every town in all
the Western States.
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oclS for he Peoplo,

More than fifteen years Of unsivsiIed succcss
in the cure Of every variety Of external diseases
and injuries such 40 prains, bruises, euss, buraa.
cuianeous crupions, iipss sore braas,s, ehsp-
ped hands, chilblains, biles, ulcers corns; psiis
in the hack, sides. or other pare Of the sySstm,
Sloan's Ointment 10 just the thing for che koss.
Certificates without number have beea Yseeiv.
ed by the Proprietor, from disinteSessed individ.
uas giving details Of rsmarks bls cssse slee,ea
BY its use.
February 18th, iele e4A,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-05-03

M'LASE's LIVER PiLL.--In Offering this medi-
cine to the public. the propriciors are well aware
that they have TO encounter a hostility genera
ted BY the countless lmpositions which have
been palmed upon the public under the shape of
Patent medicines. Wear convinced, however,
that il is onl. necessary to give their remedy a
trial to place il in public estimation far above all
m. dical agents Of the kind ever offered 10 the
public. Il 10 the invention OF an enlightened,
experienced and learned physician. who for ma
ny years used it in his own practice, when its
great success induced Kim to offer it 10 tho pub.
lie ut large.
tTFor sale by DR. E EASTERLY, South
East Corner Of Third and Chestnut Streets, ST
Louis, Mo. Wholesale Agents for the Western
States.
o. Also for sale by A SANDERS, Druggist,
Agent for Davenport