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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-02-27
For the Spirit of Democracy.

Mr.. EDIToR:-The day having nov
been fixed for the election of Delegates t.
the Convention to amend the Constitution
il behooves the citizens of every election
district to concentrate their efforts upor
a single individual as their choice. lr
that Selection every care should be taker
to bestow their suffrage upon some one o
known ability and acknowledged legal &C
quirements. In this district / know of nc
man more competent to perform the ardu
GUS duties appertaining to member o
that Convention, than our esteemed fel
low citizen, Hon. EDWARD ARcHBoLD, if he
could be induced to accept of the station.
His claims upon the democracy of Mon
roe, apart from his admitted qualifications
equal, if not exceed. those of any Other
man in the county. He is, in fact, the au
thor of the convention bill. Long and un.
compromising were his efforts to secure
the passage of that bill; and when the
CLEAN of hope was faintest, his struggles
were the more indefatigable. No rest was
given to the wings in the Legislature, dur.
ing his terms in both Houses, until victory
crowned the effort.
That he would be faithful and arduous
in the discharge of his duties, devoted ex-
clusively to the interests of the PEOPLE, his
past course plainly indicates. Equal tar-
atio~ he would struggle to have engrafted
upon the New Constitution, and against
the plunder system and exclusive privi-
leges he would wage an uncompromising
war.
Mr.. A., in his legislative capacity, in
troduced many important bills during the
time he was member of the Senate, which
were passed by the Legislature, and are
now among the Laws of the State
He is, also, the author Of many other i'm
portant bills, which, save but for the whig
predominancy in that body, would have
been enacted and placed upon record,
where they would now stand forth as proud
monuments of his devotion to the PEOPLES
rights.
In view, then, of the efficient course
heretofore pursued by Mr.. Archbold, and
of his having ably and faithfully discharg-
ed the duties of all trusts confided in him,
l would respectfully request you, Mr.. Edi-
tor, to insert this article, with the an
nouncement of Mr.. Archbold's name as a
candidate for Delegate to the Convention
to amend the Constituttution, and con-
tinue the announcement until the day of
election. VERlIAS.
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New Constitution.
THE ELECTION OF DELEGATES.

The election OF Delegates to the Con-
vention to form New Constitution, takes
place on Monday. the first day of April.
The time is short-rery short-tor the
people 10 look about them for candidate
or candidates. This county is entitled to
one Delegate by itself, and one in con-
junction with Belmont; so that each ticket
will have upon it tco names.
Now, will the Democratic Central Com
mittee call Convention to select can
didate for this county, and choose Dele
gates to meet those from Belmont to select
another candidate for the two counties?
or will the matter be left to be settled by
the candidates themselves? These are
questions we cannot answer. No men,
Der of the Central Committee has taken it
upon himself to call that body together, at
least we have not been advised of it. This
number of the paper, therefore, goes out
WITHOUT Gull. HC ilCAt PoP|i "AA w
issued on Wednesday, the 9Th of March,
leaving less than four weeks till the elec-
ton.
What ought to be done in the premises
we are unable to advise. One thing we
do know, and that is, that every voter
should be at the polls on the first day OF
April. No election has taken place for
years past, in this State, that may have
such tremendous influence, upon its pros
perity, either for good or evil, as the one
shortly to take place. Let due delibera-
ton govern the people in. their choice of
Delegates, and they will have occasion
TO rejoice over what they have done. But
should bad councils prevail, they may
have to bitterly rue their conduct. 1t is
no light or trihing matter to change the
fundamental law of state. A written
constitution is the polar star, and only
safeguard to the rights of free people.
As ii is, so must be the government.
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Canada.

The Toronto Independent, an able ad-
vocate of the separation Of the Canadian
Provinces from the British Empire, reviews
at great length the late dispatch from Earl
Grey to Lord Elgin in regard to the an
nexation movement in Canada. There is
nothing in the article for which the editor
can be convicted of treason, but its bold
and "independent" tone indicates that the
effect of the instructions will be the reverse
of what was intended. Instead of putting
the question at rest and inducing the ad-
vocates of the measure to abandon it, it
will only serve as new, and to them use-
full, element of agitation. The idea Of sep
aration from England and annexation to
the United States. has taken such root a.
mong the people, that it is idle to attempt
to crush it by denouncing discussion on
the subject as slittle short Of treason"
GrIt is stated that the rents Of Colonel
Fremont's property, at San Francisco
amounts to s40O 900 per annum. sss'
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For the Shirt of Democracv.

Mr., EDITORIALS the election for men,
bers of the Convention to amend the Con-
stitution is at hand, our candidates should
at once be selected. But before the peo-
pie bestow on any man trust so import
ant, they should be we'll satisfied Of his
capacity fully to comprehend the undertak'
ing; for matters of vast importance-mat-
ters affecting the future prosperity OF our
State-will be confided in the delegates to
that Convention.
We want man altogether acqu ainted
with the wants of the people;-one who
is ever ready to speak his sentiments fear
lessly and boldly;--one who has no con-
cessions to make that will affect injuriously
the rights of the masses;-and one in short
who under all circumstances stands COM
promited to the interests of his constituents.
Such man is WILLIAM G. WALTON, a
gentleman who merits our confidence and
esteem for his commanding talents as well
as his devotion to reform;-a democrat
who is not behind this progressive age.
Please continue his name, then, Mr.
Editor, as candidate for Representative
to that Convention, for this county; fol
Mr.. Walton, hope, will consent that this
may be done.
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0erCounterfeit ten dollar notes on the
bank of Louisville, calculated to deceive,
are said to be common among the drovers
and paid out to our Western farmers.
rThe Missouri Legislature has incor,
porated a company to construct road
from St. Louis to the west Of the State,
with a view to the extension of the Pacific
road by the United States.
eFThey cultivate whole fields of pep
per-mint in St. Joseph County, Michigan
In the town of Florence 962 acres were
grown. which brought $l6,775;
GrThe total number of vessels cleared
from the Atlantic States for California
since the first Of October last, is 345, ac'
cording to the Boston Journal, Of which 81
have sailed since Jan. 10,
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Col UMBUs, Monday, Feb. 10, 1850.

COLUMBUS, Monday, Feb. 10, 1850.
Dear Spirit:-The principal matter
under discussion to-day, and which ex-
cites the most interest, is the Convention
Bill The Senate and House still disa-
gree as to the time for the election Of del
egates. The opinion seems to be that
some day earlier than the second Tues
day of October will be fixed upon for the
election.
New County questions are the all-ab-
sorbing topics to outsiders. Mr.. Denni-
son, on behalf Of the Sarahsville people,
has introduced second amendment to the
bill for the erection of Noble, which takes
fre of the original surveyed townships
from Monroe. This includes all OF Enoch,
Union, Stock, Seneca, Franklin, Elk and
two rows (twelve) sections of Bethel. To
make up our want of territory four town.
ships are taken off from Washington
county and put to Monroe. These town
ships are Grandview, Jolly, Ludlow, and
independence, believe.
The two southern rows of sections, how.
ever, that is, sections 81 7, 8, 13, IA, 10,
80, 25, 26, 81 and 80 of township 5, and
range 7, are added to Washington county
These are taken from Elk and Bethel
Such is the latest move.
The Sharon proposition is to take the
original townships of Enoch and Union,
and two rows of sections from the original
townships of Seneca, Franklin and Elk.
This is the amendment proposed by the
friends of Sharon.
The advocates of these two propositions
are as hostile to each other, as are the
citizens of the central part of the county
to both.
Local business occupied the Senate and
House to-day. When the new county
bills will be reached is hard to say.
think a combination will be entered
into by the opponents of new counties to
postpone the whole batch.
THE EDITOR
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-02-27

L
oo- Strange! That so many who are afflicted
with Cough that is gradually wearing them
down, and slowly, but surely stealing them into
tina. dreadful disease, Consumption that disease
which carries off thousands daily, are doing no.
thing, or what is worse than nothing. gorging
themselves with nostrums, that are pufied Z, the
skies for cures they are said to have effected on
some foreign or unknown persons. when they
can be positively cured by using DIR. Rogsns
Compound Syrup Of Liverwort and Tar. which
still continues to effect the most wonderful cures
ever effected in the annals Of medicine. A fact
which is proved by reference to the vast NUM-
Der of certificates which may be seen BY calling
on the agent.
10 For Agents zee advertisement 10 another
column. y t,t ~, is III 4A&f sssg,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-02-27

Celebrated as the Arabs were, centuries ago, in
the healing art, many OF their preparations were
of great worth and amazing virtue. H. G, Fer
reli's celebrated Arabian Liniment Is compost
tion Of bsisams from rare plants and aromatic
gums peculiar to Arabia, and 1t was by the use of
lhe articles composing this gr eat medicine that
even the wild Arab of the desert performed such
miraculous cures. Il is equally good tor man and
beast: therefore it is hailed the greatest bless
ing Of the age. See Advertisement. Bi t3G9
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For the Spirit of Democracy.

Mr.. EDlroR-The Legislature of Ohio
having fixed the first of April as the day for
electing Delegates to the Convention to
change, alter or amend the Constitution Of
the State, it is time the people were looking
around them for suitable candidates for
that important and responsible position.
|, with number of other citizens, pre-.
sent to the consideration of the people the
name of JAMES R. MORRIS; and hope thai
he will consent to be candidate for Del
egate for this County. A VOTER.
Mondau, February 25, 1850
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-02-27

0rCol. Joseph w. Jackson (Democrat)
has been elected to Congress from the first
Congressional District Of Georgia, to sup
DIV the vacancy occasioned by the resig-
nation Of Hon. Thomas Butler King.
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0rA bill was passed on the l5thin the
House of Delegates of the State of Mary
land to take the popular vote on the pro-
priety Of calling Convention for the pur-
pose of amending the Constitution Of the
State.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-02-27

~The Cincinnati Gazette says that a
new counterfeit ten dollar bill on the
Guernsey Branch ofthe State Bank of Ohio
has been detected in that city, so well ex-
ecuted that even the select" can scarcely
detect them.
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~ T. .MORGAN.AIfD. d. T. Morgan. whose
IL. place Of residence il unknown 10 me, will
produce small order drawn 10 his favor by Bat
tel & Lowe, he can receive payment, dsducting
the cost Of this Advertisement ss4s
N EDWARD ARcHBOLD. Agent
Wsocs6eld. Ohio, reb. ~, is60.-sts ~ e -
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COLUMBUS, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1849.

COLUMBUS, Tuesday, Feb. l9, l849.
Dear Spirit:-Thc questions before the
House to-day, are of local character.
The bill to erect the new county of
Fulton, which takes parts of Lucas and
Williams, passed the House to-day, unani-
mously.
Quite an unfortunate misunderstanding
has originated between Messrs. Breslin
and Pugh. The difficulty grew out of a
resolution introduced by Mr.. Waite, rela-
tive to the printing of bills. Mr.. Pugh
published card in the Statesman, to which
Mr.. Breslin replied through the same me-
dunn, and referred to Mr.. Pugh's vote on
a resolution offered by myself at the last
session. Mr.. Pugh, on that occasion,
voted with the wings. To day charges OF
falsehood and cowardicc were banded
back and forth very freely
In the afternoon, mutual explanations
took place between these gentlemen, and
it is to be hoped such scene may moi
soon occur again. THE EDITOR.
COLUMBUS, Wednesday. Feb, 90, 1850.
Dear Spirit:-The bill to incorporate the
Marietta and National Road Plank Roao
Company has passed both Houses, and il
now law.
The bill authorizes the townships along
the line to subscribe sum not exceeding
$4,000. to the capital of the road, upon
vote of the township.
The committee Of conference on tn
Convention Bill, fixed upon the first da.
of May to elect Delegates. 10 this tn
House agreed, but the Senate refused t
concur. So that the time for the election
is not yet decided upon.
| THE EDITOR.
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THE first of the following letters should
have reached US in time for last weeks
DaDer
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-18
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
FALLS OF THE CANEY FoRK,

FALLS THE CANEY Fork,
WHITE COUNTY, (TKSs.) ArnIL l6, 1885,
Messrs. GALES & SEAToN: desire to bear tes-
timony to the accuracy of your impressions in re-
ference to the feelings of the people, at least Of this
portion Of the South. on the subject of the Nash
vile Convention and its probable tendencies. |
have mixed much with the people in this and the
adjoining counties since the agitation of the Con-
vention, and made it my business to learn the state
of feeling upon the subject. The result of my OBJ
servaton convnces me that there is not to be found
in this and the adjoining counties fifty citizens who
sympathize with this political movement to get up
Southern Convention and not ten in favor of dis
union at all hazards.
You may rely upon it that the Southern people,
en masse, are opposed to this ultra remedy for al
legged grievances, but look with abiding conf
.dence to our glorious Constitution amply able to
provide for the security of private and public
interests.
The bone and sinew Of our country, instead Of
putting their heads together to plot foul treason,
are now busily engaged with their hands in the
more patriotic, prosperous, and happy employment
ofpitchng their crops to provide for future wants.
l'have taken this liberty Of addressing you, be-
cause | have been. in the receipt Of your valued
IS lntegencer' for the last twenty-five years, and
feel strong relationship in all that concerns it.
My father was subscriber to your journal at its
commencement, and at his death my own sub
seriptisn commenced, in boyhood.
Wiih.great respect, your obedient servant
w ROSSON
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-18

DEsTRucrIos OF THE GREAT CAraEpaAL or SAnAeossA,
IN SpAIS-Psate letters give startling Of the total
destruction Of the beautiful Cathedral Of Saragossa lightning
Onhe 7h of April according the of the towns people,
the whole population, gay ared had assembled in the cahe
da to follow the procession othe Holy Sacrament The crowd
was immense, and the procession preceded Ivy band OF
music and guard Of honor Scarcely had The procession is
sued from the massive portals Of the Cathedral The heavens
became clothed with darkness huge black cloud hung like
pail the town. and suddenly the oodgae OF me skies
opened and the rain descended in such torrents that the
whole procession forced to take shelter within the cahe
dfal The people told their beads, and oyerwhemed
with the Cmmerisn darkness which ehveopsd The
sacred cdce Presently there was ard tsrie crash, ac-
comp,nIed by noise loud the roaring OF artillery 1t
found iht the lightning had struck the spires OF the
heda and cerisg through one OF The numerous inter-
slices Of the light and graceful architecture struck dead the
bell ringer and penetrated the timber roofing which inn
med ately blazed forth with fury admitting OF CONTROL
although the heavens continued pour down their
upon the burng raers The crowd, preferns
to fire. rushed forth the Streets through which The
was ung in torrents, and left the urqnsnched flames to-
do their fiery work The roof Tell in towards the aftnoou
and hen priests melted the people attempt the prsser
vaiion the utero and the Of the flames was n
length arrested Thus has peri he'd this nols specimen of
occesias ics archite in all Aagonpehaps in all Spain
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-18
THE CALIFORNIA DISCOVERY.

This was certainly startling affair, and the mines
of that region continue to attract the attention of
the civilized world but all is not gold that gIsters.
Whatever may be the result OF this new channel
of business, it is perfectly certain that thus far It IS
improbable From the opening OF the trade with
California down to the present time, the value OF
our shipments to that country cannot be less than
forty millions of dollars, and il may be fifty mil
lions. Sufficient time has elapsed to receive the
greater portion of this sum in gold dust; but, ac
cording to the returns of the MINIS up the 1st of
Nav, only thirteen millions three hundred thousand
dollars had been received. The receipts since are
stated to be about two millions making in all ff-
teen millions, or about one-third of the cost Of
the shipments. If, it is generally believed, the
shipments to San Francisco have realized large
profits, (which we do not believe,) we ought to
have received by this time, in gold dust the hall
Of some sixty or seventy millions of dollars. As
the account stands now, California is benefited at
the expense Of the Atlantic border of the Union,
and we doubt not we shall be the creditors for
long time to come.
Whether these gold mines will prove profitable
to the country is doubtful question. Already are
the lead mines of the West neglected; the miners
having run off in search OF more tempting metal
which has caused great advance in lead, and it is
now imported from Spain in large quantities.
Sperm candles have advanced materially, because
b great many SHIPS have Decil WiuluidWH HUH IiC
whaling business to engage in the California trade
to say nothing of the neglect of other branches of
business consequent upon the immense emigration
to the shores of the Pacific.
But suppose we should ultimately receive from
California, in gold dust, the cost and charges of all
our shipments what nationally speaking, will it
amount to !? Under the existing tariff we unhesi-
tatiDgly answer, nothing. But, if we had tariff
calculated to prevent excessive imports, or, in other
words, to equalize imports and exports, our Cali
fornia business would inevitably contribute to the
wealth of the nation. With such tariff as that
of 1916, time will show that all the gold we may
receive from California, and probably much more,
will be taken to Europe to liquidate in part the
balance Of trade which is rapidly increasing against
us. When the balance becomes large, we shall be
called upon to pay up in full, and then there will
be breakdown. In 1866 it is vividy in the
recollection Of the writer that the country never
appeared more prosperous; yet early in 1887
there was an appalling revulsion, commercial and
financial. We should profit by experience, and
at least endeayor to avert another crisis.
high tariff is now an g obsolete idea : but we
need rate of duties that will cut down imports,
specific duties to prevent enormous frauds, and,
above all, substantial protection to the iron interest
MAY 10, 1850. COMMERCE.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-18
CLARA OR, THE DISCIPLINE OF AFFLICTIoN

A translation of this admirable tale by Nadine GuIzoT
has Just been published by A. Hart, (ate Carey Hart
and is introduced to the public by the author Of "Pe'er
Schemih in America, the work of some one Of his fair
and gifted friends Madame Guiz,t and other distinguished
ladies of Paris engaged in bringing out series Of works
designed to educate the mind Of France The great want to
be supplied religious sentment-a want only TO be sup
Piled by religious education of the people. This work,
Clara of those means, and gives higher claim
to our attention than most books designed for children II is
portion the eaven which in its results will raise the mind
of France basis of stability, which will safely rest the
prosperity of the people and the peace of the nation The
translation lively and GRACEFUL and perfectly English that
il is hard believe the book was not written in language
We commend the favorable notice of parents, and
daily unite with "Peer Scbemih in the hope that this
Offering of first fruits Of literary labor of his accomplished
friend may be followed by contributions Oft Important
character. s..
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-18

AN ExcIrISG INcIpExT.-A man by the name of Tho
Brnwn, residing at Waterford, with most thrilling
escape from death "Wednesday last He crossing the
Mohawk river at this place canal boa and when about
one,hd Of the way became enangled coil of rope,
aud pretpitated board He carried under the
boat distance of about hundred and fifty feet to the
STATE dam, which is ten feet high The current beirg very
strong be borne with fearful rapcy, and watched
by the spectators the banks with the most intense anxiety
He good swimmer and retained his presence of mind,
ard upon reaching the dam eneavored gain oohod hut
hurled like feather pto the surge boiling among The
rocks below. Not being for time all hope of his
escape was lost and every eye was strained to discover his
body the rapids But, the surprise and y OF all he
emerged ahpe and struck boldly for the island below
he borne swiftly down. On This he landed and
assistance being promptly rendered. he reoned bis friends
without single bruise tell of feat which could not have
been thus safely accomplished in thousand times, and
which well deserves he chronced instance pre-
sence Of mind in great danger attended with most striking
providenia avor.-Coh0cs Cataract . ... ~.