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The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.

The Ohio Legislature will adjourn without
passing the Homestead exemption Bill.
Mr.. Dimmock has able set forth in his re
port, the Importance Of such measure. 1t is
in fact the only measure which was presented
TO the Legislature this winter that was calcu.
lated to call forth from members their sympa-
thy, philanthropy and benevolence for the la
boring man. But in vain do we look for their
love for the poor man, in vain do we look for
their patriotism for the man who tolls and
earns his bread by the sweat Of his brow.
The Homestead exemption is getting to be
a popular doctrine. The entire Democracy
of the Empire state of the great west are
moving IN this wholesome reform. Many OF
the states have already passed laws protecting
the laborer from the exactions of the capita-
list, and shall Ohio be behind our sister states
in this reform! We hope not long. Wing.
gerry may oppose the Homestead exemption;
but the people demand it and it must ere long
be recorded upon the statue book of Ohio.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09
From California.

Messrs. abbot, OlIpbant & 90 OF this
City have received letter from Capt
Spring of the ship HunIress. from which
the following is an extract:
SAN FRANo,sco California, Nov. 6,l84a.
sent you duplicate of ths by the
s.uresh,p Lexington, which sailed for the
United States some time since.
got the Huntress discharged by the
18th Octobe laborers demand from five
10 seven dollars n day, and some went a
dollar an hour. There is no chance OF
vessels getting crews for some time to
come; those that are willing to slip de
mand $3.50 per month. Gold continues as
abundant as ever.
There has been a snow Storm at the
upper diggins' and rama at the lowerar
setting in.
Many of the gold.diggers are returning
from the mines sick and exhausted, ow
ing to their irregular modes Of Inv ing. -
Some are deprived OF the ordinary con
forts Of life while they make use Of their
hard earnings Tor their pillows done mp
in dirty rags OF from one TO ten pounds
in each. Some die in this way--two died
yesterday aud two more TO day.
] should live to get home again, |
will give yam an account Of the trouble and
Ivexation have had with runaway sailors
aud soldiers.
was closing a sale of his vessel at
sumo $40 QUO in gold dust, at SIG, to be
shipped immed lately.
The following is leterafom Purser
Buchanan, Of the Navy. dated on board
the U. $. ship Dale, Nov 70. SstS from
which we take the following sxtaacts:
We will sail to-morrow~for Sap plas to
receive Sl50.GOo for the ar'eys and then
suil for the Sandwich Is,and& We re,
main at H,lo and lIopolula short time,
and return TO San Francisco and Upper
California early in February. We leave
abon, The 30th of February for VALPARAISO
aud Rio, and hope to reach the United
States on or before August Is.
Captain 1alieck, ofthe engineer corps
who has been there, saws there is no tale
in the Arabian Nights half so romantic
and golden as these mines, or placers, as
they are called. An extent ofnver three
hundred miles, by thirty to fny miles.
hrond, has been explored, and due wes,
from Monterey. as far south as the City
Of Angela,an extent oftwo hundred miles
yet uDexplored, contains gold. Numer.
ous vessels from here have gone up load
ed with goods, money and passengers, and
reople from all parts Of the world are
docking there in great numbers. There
have been many deaths, as many are OBJ
liged to stand in tho water over their
knees with an intense sun on their heads
and many are laid up with fevers. IN. J..
Tribune.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09
POST MASTER.

1t is really amusing to the democracy oi
our town to see the movements of the office
hateng, government pap despising wings
are making to get new Post Master ap-
pointed. Well, all we have to say in the
matter is, go it Whiggery. Bring on your
thunder, we are ready TOR you. We are ad
vised that no less than five petitions are be-
ing circulated for different persons for the
appointment OF Post Master We shouldn't
wonder If some would get .foored Who'll
be successful? we shall wait and see.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

| IL shall be my study to rec ,inmend such
may be necessary, and proper to secure
encouragement and protection to the
great interests Of agriculture and manns
fac,nres; TO improve opr rivers aod hars
bors; TO provide for the speedy exit, gnls' y
ment If the national debt; TO enforce a
strict accountability on the part Of oil
officers Of the governments; and the utmost
economy 10 all public expenses.
1t is for the wisdom Of Congress alone,
in which all legislative powers are vested
by the Constitution, to regulate these,
and other matters Of domestic policy. ]
shall look with confidence TO the enlight.
ed petriotism Of that body to adobt such
measures of couciliation, as may harmons
ze cnrsfi citing interests, and tend to pers
petuate that union, which shond be the
paramount object Of our hopes, and aspls
rations.
If any action on my part. calculated to
cry one who truly loves his country, Twill
zeaIously unite with coxordinate branches
OF the government.
To conclusion, | congratulate my fel-
low citizens on the high state Of prospers
isy to which the goodness OF Divine PIovH
i'd ence has conducted our common couns
try Let us eudeavor to deserve cons
tinuance of the same protecting care
which has led US from small beginnings to
the emnenCe which we this day occupy;
and let us merit that continuance by pru,
dence aud moderation in our councils; 10y
wen deserved attempts to assuage the bits
terness which ton often marks unavoida~
bic differences Of opinion; by the 'promuls
cation and practice Of Just and liberal
principles; and by au enlarged patriotism,
which shall acknowledge no limits bat
those OF our widespread republic.
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THE PIONEER /.
UPPER sANDUsKY, MARCH ., is4s.
THE ADMINISTRATIVE

Mr.. Polk in taking his departure from the
Capitol has the great satisfaction Of leaving
the government in prosperity; this is oil he OF
others could desire, the onward march ofthis
great and good country, can never cease, sc
long as men like Mr.. Polk would guide the
Administration, every mans interest and we'll
being was look after--none could grumble Or
say that justice has not been equally distrbh-
ted--sunto the poor or richman alike The
acts and measures carried out by Mr.. Polk,
3sere Just such as the people needed to con-
tinue the successful progress Of the country,
and are unparalleled in the history of the
American Congress.
With an uhfihching heart and hand he
stood by his country's side-never yielding
or snrrenderihg to foreign foe; while cen
sure and condemnation was in evrey wings
mouth, steadfastly he proclaimed the justifi
cation Of the course he was taking, stuck to
it, and gained friends and lauras to himself
and country. Had he adopted the advice OF
the wings, more damnable proceeding could
not have been perpetrated: the downfall Of
our glorious Union would have been certain,
-shamfully disgraced the proud banner which
ever bore the truthful sentiment of the Amer
ican people.
In the beginning Of Polk Administration,
there were many important questions, ofrath
er critical nature to settle, but everything has
been settled amcable, and general satisfac-
ton given to all--even the wings were pleas
ed, but would not give in to the truth of the
Democracy. Mr.. Polk retires, equipped with
honor, for the service he has rendered the
country, and the people will ever remember
the benefits Of his Administration, which has
been to promote the happiness and prosperity
of all.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

LITERAL INTt RpRgrER. Judge il
New Orleans, a few DAYS ago. fined mer.
chant $50 far allowing his side walk tc
he in a muddy condition. and also accom.
panied il with severe lecture. The
next day as he passed the place, he wa,
pleased TO see the force of his authority
and eloquence exempliied in the condi.
tion Of the sidewalk. which lad not only
been freed from every particle of 6lth
and dirt, but had actually been washed
down with soap, the curhsiones white
washed. and The whole bsoquette sprink.
led with rose leaves and scented with CO
irgne. The judge enjoyed the joks so
well lie remitted the fne.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09
CHANGES.

Neighbor GILES, of the Pioneer, has re
tired from the editorial chair, and his place is
supplied by Messrs. JOSIAH SMITH s. ELIJAH
GILES. Here's our C, gentlemen-there' Is
plenty of room for US all, and we wish you
success in every thing but poitics.-H gan
dol Tribune.
And here are our 20 friend HUI
BuRD. We wish you lots of good paying
subscribers and prosperity IN everything ex
cept politics.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

An old coon says. the reason of the
change in the weather is: because the Loco
Focoes went out of Office, and the democrats
took charge of affairs ut Washington We
hope he don't mean old Zack's Message is a
specimen of Democracy, the democrats don I
claim it at least No wonder the weather
changes, would not at all be alarmed if there
should be another change, before old General
delivers his next address. 'There always
must be storm after thunder
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

\ CHANCE FOR ADvrNruRERs The fol
lowing item from the C,ncinnaui Enqni-
ror rfthe 14th NAV interest some Of the
adventurers who are about to emisrate
to the gold digeines on the Pacific coast
II aft rds n fine opportunity to those who
wish to enjoy comfnr's on long journey
Tie ST. Louis Union states that Messrs.
T.enawes and Allen Of that city have Ia
ken it upon themselves TO e. out train
of passenger wagons. expressly for the
emigran's to the gold region. Passen-
gers hv this train. u is stated. are an.
solved from all care and responsibility
az much as ihev would be travelling bv
stage coach or railroad. and need enter
tain no solici,ude as to the accomoda a'ions
bv the wav. ample provisions being made
hefore starring for ,he'bili Of fare through.
The ordinary trials and troubles of camn
duty are dispensed with. and the dangers
Of the trip very materially lessened. The
cost. too. i. scarcely as great as wonld he
incurred in anv other manner. IL does
not appear whether tins rain is to max e
periodical trips or to go more than once.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09
WASHINGTON City March 3, 1919.

The Senate, on Thursday, passed the
Navy Appropriation bill with an amend
ment appropriating $2l 900 to complete
Fort Gibson.
On Fidav morning discussion sprung
MP IN The bill to remit duties ON goods de-
stroved bv ire at New York.
In tho House the bill providing paw
meut for claims due American citizen:
before the war, was discussed at great
length, bv Messrs Smith of Conn. Stan.
ton, Collamer. Evans, Of MARYLAND aud
j & Tngersoll The discussion slasted
until the evening session.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

II is now ascertainsd what the cabi'
net ofGen. Tavlor viii consist Of
Secretary Of siate-John N, C layton o
Del.
Sccreinryof Treasury-Meredith Of P;
Secrefarpof Tar-Crawford Of Ga.
Secrr'rnv Of JNavy--Iawrence, Of Mass
Post Master GpnprnI-Ewing of Ohio.
Attorney Gpneral-Pre OF Va.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

4 Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.l
| WxsHlsaToS, Feb. &c, ls49.
Fete By 'iae French Minister III honor Of The
+; h French Revolution
I On Saturday evening. the French Min,
isier. Major Ponssin, gave large feie in
honor of the anniversary Of the French
Revolution. The Vice resident Of the
United States; Hon. AIe,srs Buchanan,
Walker, and Mas9n; Col Benton, aud
number of United States Senators, Judge
Woodbury., large body of members Of
me House Of Representatives, and many
distinguished officers Of the Army and
Navy were present. The mansion Of the
Minister vas beautifully illuminated, the
parors decoraiedIwth the American ana
French colors entwined, and the supper
room entirely tapestried with the tri col.
ored flag of The Republic, A large French
Republican heart presided over the pa
geant, and made every guest welcome,
under the 'arc en- ciel de la i6erie."
After the supper, Major Pohssin address.
ed the company, as follows:
Gentlemen: am most happy at receiv.
ing you in my house, this day, to com-
meme rate our GLORIOUS REVOLUTION, al
event which, although of recent date, has
already acquired much importance, since
it will mark the end of an old era, and the
beginning of new one.
"Permit the. gentlemen on this solemn
occasion; to return you my warm thanks
for your full and highly fa,tering atten-
danco, and to offer you a toast which will
emoody my feelings towards you.
81 propose TO you, gentlemen, a name
in which the whole world is accustomed
to read the past, the present and the .fu.
lure of your happy country. To the name
of WAsHINGToN!'
This toast was responded TO with uni.
versal applause, after which the Vice
President. with the grace and esprit pe-
culiarly his own, returned thanks aud
proposed the following
'""SS, ""o WV PIC VI u6F
tri.color-Lt6erty, tri Equality and Fraier-
niiy!
Which was received with bursts of ap.
pa"se and pledged Bumpers.
The whole fete was in admirable taste.
Mr.. Crumpton, the British charge dac.
fairs With great diplomatic tact and that
sterling good sense by which British nis
plomatlc agents are generally distingu-
'shcd, was present at an early hour, and
.ta,d late. The Spanish Mnish Minister
Mr.. Calderon lie Ia Barea, was also pres.
ent, together with SeDor Rosas and all
the ministers of the Central and South
American Republics. The barbarous
powers of Europe were, very happily for
the occ aston, not represented. The Rus.
sian Bear would not be guilty of such
s,llogism; Baron Roeuue does not vet
know the geographical limits Of the pow.
er he represents in Washington, and the
ilgurian friar, Chevalier HuIsemau, ex.
tutor Of Don Miguel, was probably en-
gagged in the performance of religious
rites Notwilhsland their absence,
howe ever, the affair was a decided hit,
AMI helped to endear France to the heart
oi every true American.
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In the closing paragraph in the wall Of
Parick Henry, the following beautiful senti-
ment was found:
81 have now disposed of all my property to
my family, there is one thing more wis3 |
could give them, and that is the christian re-
lIgion. IL they had this, and had not given
them one shilling, they would be rich; and if
they had not that, and had given them all
The world they would be poor"
Patrick Henry knew that the soul was more
precious than riches, and considered the
soul prepared 10 enter eternity, worthy more
than all the world His judgment was to
well informed, to think that the traficing con-
Germs of this world, were as valuable as those
treasured on high.
country editor spprises his delin.
qnent subscribers that be has appointed
the Sheriff his agent, and has authorized
him 10 give receipts and close accounts.
The funniest article ct 10 a patent irou
shirt, with percussion collars. The shirt
never wears out, apd by touching a spring
new collar springs up, uhtil a hsif.dossn
are exhausted, A patent shset-iron
nsekclo,h accompanies it.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

Every body will of course read Zack's In.
augural in TO days paper. We must say we
were very much disappointed on reading the
address. We looked for something better
from the old hero.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

We return friend Fouke, of the Lower
Sandusky Freeman and former Editor of the
Wyandol Tribune, our thanks for his well
wishes in our behalf BY the by, Jimmy is
tirstrate fellow, and personally we wish him
success, but in politics we shall always try
to Checkmate him.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

A Baptis, Church, in Charlestown, las
been turned into a dancing hall. That is
as bad "a the conduct of those who carry
children to meetieg;tbey make the church
& 6a.l room.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

With the present week commemnees the
Administration Of Gen. Taylor. The people
Of this County will now learn what no
party Presiden. will do fer them. We hope
for the best.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09
POPULAR VOTE.

Are the Democrats of Wyandot county
doing anything to bring about the popular
vote system. The time for action in this
matter is at hand. Democrats! 60 to work.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09
WASHINGTON, Monday, March 5, !
10 ..sol4nl, II 4

This day al ~ o'clock, Gen. Zachary
Taylor, president cleo, Of the United
States, delivered 10 the members Of
the senate and house Of Representatives
and thousands of American citizens in
front Of the Capitol, the following
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

Many may moi have heard Of the story
Of that Swabian soldier, who. an the eve
OF a battle. said why are we carrying
on this wari Give me out mI man from
among the French. and4~ill sapp nsks
up masters with him
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-09

Produce oi every description taken on sub.
seripiion TO the Pioneer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-01-31
in 9 money on handl" Whyp Uplss.

on g money on handl" Why? Unless
some kind Of banking operation was in
tended, based partly ON money and partly
on real eState. Whatever may have been
the design, intention, or motive, such an
expedient would evidently have been
wrong in principle. and most pernicious
in practice. Expedients resorted to in
violation Of correct principles, in the end,
invariably produce ruinous consequences
to the people, though in some instances
they may be temporarily beneficial to par
ticular individuals.
That the Board, in these recommends
tons, did not speak the will, or reflect the
sentiments of those by whom they were
elected; cannot admit OF doubt.
In conclusion, must express my sin
cere gratitude to those members oil the
General Assembly who were instrument
tai in defeating this bond measure-they
are entitled to the peoples thanks.
RADICAL.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-01-31
school Fund.

A letter has been received by the Gov
ernor and by the Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, from the First Comptroller
Of the Treasury, adverse to the application
for the 5 per cent proceeds Of the sales Of
public lands in this State, for school pur-
poses, and enquiring who was the proper
officer to whom they should be paid for
works Of internal Improvement. Should
this decision Of the Treasury department
be adhered to, our magnificent school fund
will be greatly impoverished thereby
The 5 per cent fund and the 500, 900 acre
grant are both upon the same footing, both
having been diverted, by an ordinance at
tached to our constitution, from internal
Improvement to school purposes.
We have good ground to believe, how
ever, that declaratory act will be pass
ed before the close of the session, which
will set this matter right. Such an act
will certainly be urged upon Congress,
and we see no reason why it should not
pass. Should the decision of the Comp
troller be sustained, it may also seriously
effect the present interest of the creditors
of the State, for whose benefit an act was
passed borrowing part Of this 5 per cent
fund, now in Washington.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-01-31

ofhceF No, we are completely in III.
hands Of this Lazaroni band, and mice
the people arouse from their letharey and
shake off the incubus, they will ere lona
find its weight insupporta6le.
20 to your Legislative halls, to the hall.
Of Congress, and the several department.
Of the federal government; and Won will,
find, from your county court house nm -
',the White house" at Washington Civ
the general features Of the same system
IN greater perfection at each successive
step. Our country, the boosted home of
freedom, the ASYLUM Of the oppressed the
centre Of hope to the down-trodden nat ion.
OF Europe, once the pride and glory Of III.
world, IN respect Of public virtue and er.
allied patriotism, has so far deteriorated
that it now presents, as its most nrom;.
nent feature, the revolving spectacle Of a
political Lozar house. Those free inst
'utlons which we instinctively love and
revere, and whose true design is, to ele-
vale man, morally, socially and intellec-
tualiy' are shamelessly prostituted as 50
many agents for the up-buildine and ap-
grandlzement Of an army Of political dema.
gogues, as contemplate III point OF talents,
Tor the most part, as they are corrup, and
mer"enary at heart While moral ohl;-
putty, truculency and polished knayery
seem to be the only sure pass ports to pub.
nc favor, uprigh'ness, independence Of
mind and honesty Of purpose are sure TO
render their possessor an object Of sus-
picion to those in high places, and Of der;.
sion to that horde Of truculent parasite,
who have learned to blend the sunni.
hinges Of the knee, that thrift NAV follow
iawning.' In word, the Body Polite
has become putrid carcass, covered with
loathsome vermin that revel on the rich
banquet, fostering with corruption at the
heart, and rocking feculence at every
pore.
l will remark, in conclusion, that, a,
every thing affecting public morals has
direct and very important bearing upon
every mans condition as moral and So
cial being, SO every member of the com.
nunlty has direct and deep interest in
the subject under consideration. Ii is one
which should engage the most serious at
tention Of every man who has the good of
his country at heart.
Having, in the present number, taken
but superficial view OF the diseased con-
dtion of the body polite, intend here.
after, with your permission, to probe tn.
liberated mass to its very core, with the
hope of awaking in the public mind an il.
:erest which may lead 10 ultimate reform.
Yours, &C., O,G,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-01-31

IThe following merited compliment
to the present able Secretary Of the Trea-
sury, is from the pen Of all ardent sup
porter, of Gen. Taylor, in the New York
Journal Of Commerce, of the 18th in slant:
REpoRr oE THE Treasury DEPART
MENT.-We have great pleasure in laying
before our readers, this morning, (exclu-
sively, as we have rea> on to believe, the
Annual Report of the Secretary OF the
Treasury; the most important document,
next to the Presidents message, which
emanates from any department of the gov
eminent. The statistics OF this report
show very prosperous condition of the
revenue and finances, and that unless new
and extraordinary expenses be authorized
by Congress, no further loans will be nee
essary. They show that the new Tariff
produces much larger revenue than that
Of 1912, and that in other respects its OPP
Grafton has been highly favorable to the
public interest. For this tariff, the coun-
try is largely indebted to the present Sec
rotary, the Hon. Robert J. Walker, and
scarcely less so for his clear and convin-
cling views from lime to time presented 10,
the public, on the principles Of trade
Tie peesent Report discusses the same
subjec; at considerable length, and with
great ability. We cannot but regret that
We are 10 lose Mr.. Walker from lhir most
responsible and arduous station after the
4th of March next. We believe we ex-
press the opon Of the whole country, in
Guiding the men who differ with him on
the tariff policy, when we say that this de-
partment has never been more ably or
honestly represented.