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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-08-15

"When ! was young man, says jon"
Wesley. 81 was sure Of everything hut IN
few years, finding myself mistaken in a
thousand instances, | became not half as sure
Of most things a. before
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-08-15

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NJ Er.s Tho @IloU.ug line. were
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T..-.er tu 1910. when be- was editor of thr
r..r Territorial Gazette. ~ Burlington Iowa
PCS. publish them tey m7y b. interest
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i.. rr-.rt time. send them hy request Of
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-08-15

NiNHf'iha iii' hlliAa's NNflNhfl H"ih' aA''hH'
cmp,ying into the river. furnishes a water.
power iot saw mills and other machinery, OF
wherever iavorug cove provides good har-
bor lor the loading and unloading Of vessels.
I am surprised. ioo, 10 see the number and
elegance Of the churches tha, are To BE- seen
amour,, the settlements There may not b.
80 many. hcrausc there is not so rrJata mum.
hcr or sccts. as there are IN New England.
Here. except in ,lc c,,lcs, where The Epi,co.
pal denomination ald some dissenting church,
- cN.st, there b. huta single sect, and this b,
The Catholic. This church ha, provided we'll
lor lhc rrhg.uus wants Ui hrr people Tor
wherever wc see settlements, compact Ur -cll-
tered, there Ne arr surr to see the spiry or
1cmr ot au elegant church. in charge ct ils
rr,.drn, pri,si and .a,rjIy Sep, loo ruud rr.
pair. Aud Catholic, vc 400 kuuN, are
obliged io attend upuu 'h.ir a-'lrys, aul oun-
tribute regularly, and sometime, severely, l,',
doe support ct thc establishment. bot ihr
uNr, imposed 600 ,hn people would handy hr
sufficient o. ma.ula.n s1 many churchr, and
t1 such ample sylr, as We vitncs, 900 passing
ihovhol, length OF the - Lawrence These
5,,caar. aPprrhrnd, only m,g, the incident.
n expense, which, however, can hardly hc
l,,, to the Catholic church of Canada, than
,hr entire expenditure, Cor 40 ,lo rry,,siau,
chrrchr, Of au equal number in lhg United
States.
Canada va, originally ,u'ounI by rmc'
arJ thr ur,t cate va. ntulull, aDd rsuglu-
aIIy to ,,,ablt-btbr C1rhoI.c religion. When
thr c,Io1y SD, rya. 0, vas DIVIDED lu,o Par.
.,b,.. the territory ui ah,h, before % could
hr sull. aui forever afterwards. must b5comr
,ab.,yt tu O. rhurrs rruup This, oNoT,
.u ra--z which have been compounded, still
exist. and ever, Furrba-l rand to'lsr Of land
argurr, arj retains 20 ualy oo oorI.uoa ct
u, paving "a certain ,aN iur thr support oi Co.
CarauI.c church d. .nusi case, rov, tlls o.,
collected indirectly. Sc, BOO reality, iHe -r.rn.
,ury ughr. arr Ilr ir1i uh.eh ,he church
H1s LuII uf u1 ever, mans rsuir, and ilum
which 10 derive, rr mraas ut growing ni
auI srrk E.H dHu1, therefore, is able
.r ,r.., ils charrh ani mauu'1 ,'s ministry
Ia NmraI, OBJ. >..uHsU 90 iar church s
mm.... .--fa.r .s uD telling vhl, is ii.
a..r. d. urr -.s. hr Catholic chawh
uars ihr oh.r, e.t, aaJ Island of Montreal
Nata faiul Iani .s u.r, .u Namuul. ur
.,rr Isrr, and r.rh island uu which itls stu-
.t.I vh.tr, obliged 60 swell Doe ,..t o..
-.g.,-.ofust church Ir ,amr cas.s. iu.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-08-15

~ E.r.e Tho following lines were
- ..,-- b, tfr widow uf trr Hoa samuel r.
TH.-rrr ru l-I6. when be- was editor of ihr
r.a4 Territorial Gazette 1t Burlington. lows.
Vr--. yahEsh them they m1y b. interest
.--r. .ru- rf lh- reader, ot thr ncmu-ut1t
PHI. rr.rrtrnr. send them hy request Of
.t-.r.f..4 Of Peru. N H. h.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
Eighth District.

We have not room for the entire proceedings of the
Williamsport Democratic Convention. All the counties
were represented. Major Daniel Mace was nominated
the first ballot, which, motion of Hon. Joseph
E. Mcdonald, was confirmed unanimously. There was
spirit of harmony and zeal which will secure triumph.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolred That this Convention fully endorse the nom-
nation of Daniel Mace this day made, and we recon-
mend the nominee the Democracy of the Eighth Con-
gressonal District for their support.
Resolred That for Congress to assume the power to
construct roads and canals through the States It's
will and pleasure, to 90 into system of Internal In
provements, would be usurpaiion granted by any
clause ia the Constitution OF the United States either
expressly, or y necessary implication; and that when
Congress does from necessity appropriate money in aid
of commerce, real Discrimination should be
so that the object shall be one Of truly National mpor
lance.
Resolred That while the Constitution remains as it is
all Its provisions sacred and its obligations impera.
i've Our only political security is 10 be found in
strict conformation of the action of Congress the
Constitution, and strict execution Of such laws when
ssed. If Congress should transcendts powers aren-
edy is to be found IN the Supreme Court of the United
States, and, above ali, in the ballot box, = =
Resolred, That fully recognize as the fixed and
unalterable creed of the Democratic party Of the Union
these great principles: -.r'
/ A strict construction of the Constitution;
Opposition to a National Bank;
| Opposition TO Protective Tariff;
The restriction Of all appropriations for Rivers and
l 1dfDOTSs 10 WOfkS OF u NdtlOndl cndracter;
No assumption of the State debts;
Economy in the public expenditures;
Acquiescence in the will OF the majority;
Non-nter!crence with the subject OF slavery within
the States
And that with these time honored principles emblazon-
ed upon our banner, ready and ever, to
give battle the enemy, whatever disguise he may
sumo.
Resolred That every friend of the Union should dep
ecate the efforts whether made by Northern Abolition
lists or Southern Secessioniss tending towards dssou-
ton of this glorious Union.
ReSolred, That we have full confidence in the Democ-
racy and integrity of the Hon. Joseph f. Mcdonald
and unqualifedly approve his member in
the last Congress.
Rcsolred That we have undminshed confidence in the
integrity and capacity of worthy Chief Magistrate
Joseph A Wright that his administration of the govern
ment has been characterized by prudence. sagacy and
profound craftsmanship, and that his fidelity the in
erest of the people justly entities him the respect
appreciation of the citizens of the State of Indiana with
out distinction OF party.
RESOLVED, That we recommend the holding of Dem
ocratc National Convention the city of Cincinnati
the last Wednesday Of May, in 1882 for the purpose
nominating candidates for President and Vice President
OF the United States.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
The Sngar.coated Pills.

The following among the pills prepared by the late
Free-soil State Convention, be swallowed by every
Democrat who for George W. Julian in the CON-
ing election.
Resolred, That the Federal Constitution is ant-sia
very in its character and spirit and if faithfully carried
in all its provisions, would give encouragement
support slavery any other system OF oppression
ReSOred, That hold that the law of God Is para
TO all human constitutions and laws, and that,
therefore, when human laws conflict with this Divine
law, t is duty yield obedience to the latter IN
preference TO the former.
ReSOIred. That we agree with Webster, Seward,
Rantou and others that the Federal Constitution grants
power whatever to Congress enact any law for the
reclamation of ugitves from services and therefore, all
enacmens of Congress upon the subject unconstitu
tonal and person under any obligation TO support
or enforce such laws.
ResOIred, That the Fugitive Slave Law is most
nhuman in its requirements utterly subversve Of well
established principles of law and justice destructive of
some of the dearest rights OF the people, and directly
conflicts with the law of God; its speedy repeal ought,
therefore, to be zeaOusy contended for by every friend
of human rights.
ReSoirsd. That the clause of the Constitution Of
this State in relation the exclusion of colored people
direct violation of the Federal CONSTITUTIONS well
Of the Divine law, nhuman in its provisions and
calculated to bring lasting disgrace upon the State
therefore. recommend the OF all proper
cure its defeat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
News from the spirit world.

We have before the first number Of the "Spiritual
and Moral Instructor published at Auburn, New York,
and purportng to contain nothing but communications
from the spirit world manifested through the medium of
the knockngs. The following extract explains the OBJ
iect. We have no faith in it, Let those who have read
and judge
Disclosures FROM THE INTERIOR, AND SUPERIoR
CARE FOR MoRTALs.- This Publication is dictated by
Spirits OF the flesh, and by them edited, superinend
ed and controlled
It's object is the disclosure Of Truth from Heaven,
guiding mankind uto open vision Of Paradise; open
communications with spirits redeemed and proper and
progressive understanding Of the Holy Scriptures, and
Of the merit of Jesus Christ from whom they originated
in inspiration absolute, and of whom they teach, the
only Savior of discovered and bewdered race.
'The circle of Apostles and Prophets its con-
ductors from the Interiors holding control over its col
umns and permitting article find place therein
less originated, Dictated admitted by them-they
acting under the direction of the Lord Supreme
paper protesting such high origin aud authenticity
the above, admits other evidences than appre-
citation of its contents, establish It's claims and the
fact that it is Disclosure Of Truth from the Interior
urges the Importance Of its being considered.
1t is published by James Congdon, Charles Coven-
try, Andrew L. Wilson, and Lonson Bush, semi-mOnth-
ly, dollar per year.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

% 1t seems singular that some men outside OF the
District should become all at once, much Interested
in our affairs Heretofore when they could have done
good in fighting Whiggery, they never thought oil
volunteering their aid Even when Office, in this dis
trct to be disposed Of by democratic Legislature,
it has been conferred upon Wing, and It's influence
used against the democratic party but now great re-
gard is prolessed for the welfare of the democrats o
This district and is urged they have regular
candidate when it is we'll known every sensible man
that the effect of the policy advocated will be the cleo
ton Of the bitter unreenting prOscrptlve and VIM
dictive Wing in the Distsict.-JefersOaiGa.
One or two words Of comment the above. Your
Democrats up here and ask the Legislature to vote
for them, with their garments all besmeared with abo
litionism. Not that they abotonists themselves
but under the plea Of policy support abotonsts for Of
fee and thereby tarnish their Democratic reputation.
But you say, friend Elder, that every sensible man
knows that the effect oC Democratic organization
" lva be the election Of most bitter, uarecntiRg, pro-
scripture and UiadctiUe Vhig." Pray tell what will
be the result of different policy The election Of
most bitter unreeRag, proscriptire and riadctire ADO
Etionist. Where is the difference!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

Vermont.

Two Conventions, both styling themselves Democrat
c, have been held in this State. The old line Cass
and Butler Democrats held their Convention Mont
peler, the capital Of the State, and nominated John s.
Robinson for Governor. This Convention adopted the
following patriotic and National resolutions:
Resolved, That the Democracy of Vermont now stand
where have stood 1886 upon the National plat
form as drawn by Sas Wright, and approved by every
national democratic convention since that time that the
principles therein set forth sufficiently broad and
specific for all democrats and that will neither
make nor receive any new tests oil party faith.
Resolred That the democratic party is now and ever
has been the teadas friend of the constitution and that
democrats will abide by and sustain that sacred
compact all times under all circumstances and all
hazards that hold the Union of the States to be of
priceless value and that accordance with the advice
of the venerated Washington, will Indignantly frown
upon any attempt to ALLEVIATE one portion Of the country
from the other enieebe the sacred ties which link
together its various parts"
Resolred That the late adjustment measures of Con.
gress, dictated by the south NORTH but passed
in spirit of patriotic concession by both, have now
become pledge of fidelity of the several States each
other and should be observed by all with the obedience
which is due to the Nations will and with that good
faith which is requisite for the Nations safety.
The other sort of congregation of BulTlloes at
Burlington This last Convention nominated L. b
Peck for Governor, and adopted series of Freesol
resolutions and listened long harrangue from John
Van Buren,, Free-soil free trade and free speech
1t motley crowd, composed OF sore headed demo
Gratis disappointed wooly headed wings and Garrison
abolitionsts. Peck the nominee was a member of Con
gress from Vermont, the last session-elected as
democrat, but who had become imbued with Free
soism, that he refused to for any candidate the
organization of the House who resided in slave State
We make these remarks correct impress
sion that the John Van Buren, Free-soil gathering
Burlington the regular Democratic convention
Such not the fact.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
Union or Secession.

The Union movement in the South is full Of interest
Foote in Mississippi Cobb in Georgia, Shields in Ala
bama asd few kindred spirits in South Carolina
doing battle in behalf Of glorious Constitution be-
meath whose fostering protection have made rapid
strides in civilization and wealth. Against these de-
voted patriots directed the efforts oil all those who
dissatisfied with present form of government,
and claim the right to break mp system which gives
projection and prosperity twenty millions of reemen.
The question will be argued fully before the people OF
the South. The seccssSOnsts feel that this is indeed
test struggle. Ifthey fail, hope they WILL signal
~, the Union will have asserted its supremacy not by
force Of arms, but by that power which ormd-
able and lasting, the affections of intelligent and free
people, Ii advices correct, the Union is
gaining accessions daily. Even in the Palmetto States,
the strong hold of political trsnscendentalsm the sensi-
bic part of the community awakening the peril
into which they have been dragged They are
sdering the condition which they will be reduced in
the Of separate secession Charleston already be-
gins complain of the burthens of taxation which the
preparations for secession have imposed. All classes
feel the depressing effects upon trade. Sufficient init
nations have been thrown the policy likely
be pursued by the United States-not by making war
which would enlist the sympathy of the other States
but by closing the ports and by invoking the civil power
to arrest. try and punish the prominent offenders
l-Hqrrisburg Union
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
Gen. Jackson,s Opinion of Ministers.

Gen. Jackson from his earliest infancy had great re-
spect and veneration for Ministers of the Gospel The
following anecdotes illustrations of that feeling
The Hon. and Rev. .'....' '''.' of Illinois who.
Baptist preacher and Lieutenant Governor had at
one and the time been in the service of the Lord
and OF the State of Illinois, becoming dissatisfied with
the honors profits both, Of the posts he held de-
teimined resign them and devote his time and talents
TO the assistance OF the administration in carrying
General Government of the country Accordingly he
10 Washington and laid his before the Presi-
dent He stated his preentonS and his wishes narrated
some length all the prominent of bis political
life, dwelling especially upon his untirng devotion the
Democratic party, the sacrifices he had submitted the
eXertiOns he had made in its behalf and its consequent
Indebtedness TO him. but said word Of what he had
done for the of religion
Gen. Jackson heard the clerical aspirant through in
silence. and after musag for moment, put the follow
ing question to him: Mr. X, you minister
of the Gospcll" II am. sir" the reply. Then,
sir said the General with his usual quiet dignity yOu
hold already higher office than any in my gift-an Of
flee whose sacred duties. properly performed, require
yonr whole attention; and really think the best that
do for You will be TO leave YOU liberty devote
your whole time them; for, from what you tell me,
fear that hitherto they have been somewhat neglected
When Mr.. Buchanan was appointed minister to Rus
sia Gen. Jackson for him ascertain he had any
in his eye suitable person for Secretary of Lega
ton. Mr. Buchanan informed the General that he had
not. The General then mentioned the namc Of young
gentleman, who he said very selections for the APP
pointment. and had been strongly recommended 10y his
friends, and that he determined appoint him. On
the next day, which Sunday, the General, was
his CUSTOM attended divine worship the Presbyterian
church, and in the evening visited the Methodist chapel
The regular Methodist minister present. and the
pulpit filled by Of those old-lashioned Methodist
preachers, who, although unedueated spoke directly
the heart The General deeply effected by the SIM
pie manner and touching appeals of the old divine.
Next morning the young who anxously await
ing appointment, called the old General, and by
way of ngratiating himself into his favor commenced
TRADE Of abuse against the ignorant and uneducated
preacher. Such a disgrace the pulpit, and
ought to be permitted speak in public Of sacred
things. The General managed get rid of this
young Office seeker. In the evening Mr.. Buchanan,
who the of departing his mission, called
on the President know if he had sent the of the
Secretary the Senate for confirmation. The General
answered 'nO aciH not appoint young Mr.. -. He
is Judge Of preaching-is not fit for the Office, and
iriu not trust him Another was selected, and the
youngster who was Judge of preaching afterwards
turned oct TO be very bad man.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
New Hamns shire.

The Legislature of the Granite State made choice of
Gov. DINsMoRE, 10y re.elccting him. His message is
devoted mainly to State affairs but the concluding por-
ton is follows:
We may congratulate ourselves that wise counses,
and courageous and devoted patrotsm have borne that
Union out In safety from amidst its pcrs but IT should
be kept mind that these experiments upon the strength
and durability of tue Union may be too often repeated
1t is not nvulnerable and only he preserved by the
exercise Of that unsesh and comprehensive patriotism
to which it owes its existence
The measures of compromise have become part
of the statutes of the land Every consideration of good
faith and sound policy requires that they should be
tanned. One OF them is sensbly, painfully repugnant
the feelings of the North but it is designed TO fulfil
plain constitutional obligation, deliberately and unani-
mousy adopted, with full knowledge of its import by
those who framed the Constitution, and since affirmed
and enforced by highest political and judicial author
tiles.
We have just assumed official responsibilities un-
der solemn pledge support the Constitution of the
United States Does IT not become us, under deep
of the obligations us be ready all occa-
sions cast the weight oour influence and exam
ple whatever may be- INTO the scale of the laws the
Constitution and the Union!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
From the Pittsburgh Post. ]
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.


1t will be by telegraphic dispatches that the
Democratic State Convention which assembled at Read
ing, nominated by reclamation. Col. WILLIAM BIG
LER, of Cearfed, for the Office Of Governor, and Gen.
SETH CLOVER, of Clarion, for Canal Commissioner
These nominations will be hailed with universal satisac
ton throughout the State, by the honest Democracy
and entertain doubt whatever OF their triumphant
election
The harmony and unanimity which the Democracy
have manifested in the selection Of COL Bgler as our
standard bearer in the approaching campaign. clearly
shows that he stands high the confidence of the party
He is old fashioned Democrat, and has always been
true steel all the great questions Of the day He
is eminenty fitted for the position for which he
mas been nominated and from his long experience In
State affairs feel confident he will adorn the
ton that was filled with such distinguished ability by
that sterling Democrat and honest man, FRANCIS X.
Skunk. We feel safe in predicting that he will be
elected by at least 10 900 of majority Gov John
son. or any other man the Wings may nominate.
Gen. SETH CLOVER Is honest, straightforward,
radical Democrat and will make an admirable Canal
Commissioner. He is good business man, prompt, ae
tive clear sighted aud decided. In North Western
Pennsyl vania where he is well known he will poll a
large VOTE and throughout the State feel assured
that the party will give him them undivided sulrages
Let the Democracy 90 into the campaign with their
sleeves rolled up shoulder to shoulder and heart to
heart and let their motto be, BIGLER AND CLOVER
UNION AND VIcToRY.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

ITJohn Van Buren,. in his recent speech to the abo-
ition convention of Vermont, thus alluded to his own
position and the support heretofore rendered to Martin
Van Buren, 10y the Democratic party:
My hopes the Democratic party. i look for
ward anxousy to their restoration to power in the
ton There reasons personal, 10 myself why I
should do owe them obligations which the ser
vices Of my life could but poorly requite. One who
stands in a relation has enjoyed their favor
for nearly half century. The struggles of the past
the associations and friendships which have been formed
in them and the thousand unrecited Of kindness
which they have elected, all conspire render me
deeply anxious that the and of the Demo-
cratic party should again prevail"
And yet this man so . deeply anxious that the men
and of the Democratic party should again pre-
vail is travelling from State State lending his infu.
and eloquence to the support of organization
hostile those " men and measures" and at the last
Presidential election made himself a active instrument
in their overthrow.
Ii IS idle nonsense to rateTnize with Whiggery aud
AbOlitionis and then pirate Of attachment to Democ
raey Smooth words like these quote, will never
for Martin IAN Burens treason, the hope
ul gain position in the party he has recently
abandoned by standing up in Abolition gatherings ant
procaiming himself a Democrat Democrats are " made
Of sterner stuff."-Dstroit Free Press.