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Democratic Harmony In Ohio.

A grievous domestic difficulty now troubles
the Democracy of Ohio, interfering sadly with
the bright visions of victory in which they
have been wont to indulge, and affording to
lookers-on glimpse of the disinterested nflu-
ences that prevail in the camp of the "unterri-
fed" The FRANKS played by the leaders of
the party since their advent to power in the
Buckeye State-their abandonment of promises
and pledges, and their shameless disregard
both of the public purse and of the public
wlshes-are patent to the country, and will
contribute their quota TO the causes of the de-
feat to which the PIERCE party are destined
The last session of the State Legislature, with
an overwhelming Democratic majority, brought
matters to climax, and revealed the COM
mencement Of the intestine warfare that is now
being waged. 1t is not our business to trace
its exact character, or to trouble our readers
with all the incidents of its history. The fact
that such war is now going on, and that "ihe
spoils" are at the bottom of it, is all we care
to know; and this is plainly set forth in the
subjoined narrative from the Cincinnati Ga
zette:
"The Democratic Executive Committee lately
held meeting in Judge Piatts court room, to
take some initiative steps for opening the political
campaign, and broke up in a row. DR.. Fries, at
the head of one section Of the Democracy in order,
as he said, to purify the party, proclaimed the ex
stence of q secret political organization within the
party, and denounced il. The business of the meet
ing, we understand, opened peaceabIy. In short
timc after most Of the Doctors associates had left,
he rose TO read paper address denouncing tho
Boiler Association as treason, and the actors rs
traitors to the party. The secret association of
Boilers, II is alleged, originated with the Cooper
Boilers a year or two since. The paper offered by
DR.. Fries, we supposed to be the same since pub
sbed as an address to the Democracy Of H4sbilton
county, with the signature of the Doctor and ten
other Democrats, with the design 'of exposing the
active instgators Of the plot against the vitality
of the rule Of the people, and loudly calling on
'the Democracy to act with promptness and JUS
ticc. even If the result shall be the loss of few
office seeking Boilers
1.-THE address declares that the secret organiza-
ton originated in 1850. and was designed to beat
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A DEMOCRATS Description OF GEN. Soorr's
PEcuLIARIrIEs.-We learn from the New Orleans
Bulletin that at recent mass meeting of the DEM
ocrats ut Baton Rouge. La among other speeches
against General Scott, Democratic orator com
menced criticism upon General Scott, and final.
ly descended to examination of his habits, bear
ing and tastes. He represented the heroic old Gen.
eral as man Of greut vanity, who was remarkably
proud of his personal appearance, and who was
never satisfied, either on parade. ground on the
battle field, unless the golden epauettcs glittercd
on his shoulders, and a towering plume waved
from his chapeau. "But must say, fellow cit-
sens, (said the speaker evidently ashamed of him.
self) that hoss epauietes and that plume a,cays
found glitting and tcaring tohsrs the battle ragged
ercesf, sshre the bullets rdined ickest, and ,ohtre
The carnage pas deadiiest, directing the American
arms to glorious victory 20 The loudest mp.
plausc Of the day followed the utterance Of these
truthful words.
Have the American people (thc Bulletin inquircs)
any better for epaulettes and plumes The gal
liant colonel who stated the foregoing has seen
service, and lie capable of judging. Will he be in
genuous enough to say the same thing wherever
he speaks during the canvass!
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Wing Prospects Ia the West,

If the feeling of the West be correctly repre-
sented by the local press, we have reasons for
believing that the following assertion of the
Milwaukee (Wis.) Sentinel is neither exag-
gerated nor exceptional:
"We know of scores, aye hundreds, of good De-
mocrats who will vote for ScorT and GRAHAM, not
only because they like the men, but for the sake of
the principles they represent. They know that in
supporting General Scott they strike blow for
encouragement to homo industry, for protection to
the interests of the West for river and harbor i'm
provements, and for the honor and welfare of the
whole country"
Democratic support Of General ScoTT-re-
sulting from remembrance of his services and
his personal superiority to Mr.. PIERcE-will
not be unknown in the Rast; but in the West
it may be relied upon to a large extent as a
consequence Of the greater adaptation of Wing
principles and policy to the circumstances and
wants of that portion of the Union. Demo-
cratic doctrines cannot by any process be made
to meet the exigencies Of region that requires
in peculiar degree the fostering aid of the
General Government. They are doctrines that
may for period deceive those who are content
to be cheated with shadows and names; but the
hundred different forms Of trial to which they
are subjected in new country will inevitably
bring about proper estimate of their value.
There is not settler in Michigan, Indiana,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, or Mime
sofa, whose interests are not directly preju
diced by Democratic policy. There is not a
farmer or mechanic in the West whose condi-
ton and prospects are not injuriously affected
by the preponderance of Democratic principles,
which, under the pretence of "leaving things
alone" would close every avenue to CONNER
cial prosperity.
The Wing principle of Encouragement to
Home Industry" appeals to the common sense
and common interests of every western man.
1t is not to be Overturned by the arts of the
office-seeker, or the flimsy rhetoric of the dem
agogue. 1t is sustained by every weeks quo
tations of prices forced below living limit by
a tariff that favors none but foreign capital and
labor. 1t is brought to the farmers remem-
brace by each succeeding visit to store or mill
to ''trade" for the supply of family wants. 1t
is exemplifed in unimproved mils-sites, and
In the neglect OF crops and products that would
open untold sources of wealth but for unre-
stricted competition with pauper labor. 1t is,
above all, illustrated in rivers rendered unnavi-
gable by rocks and sandbars, in harbors that
are made worthless by the neglect of break
waters and light houses, in railroads planned
for the development of distant resources and
defeated by Democratic Congress.
Persevering and intelligent work will make
the whole West WING.
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SiUnt6 cant.

The Locofoco papers Of this State, which less than
six months since were heaping abuse upon John
Atwood, calling him not only "fool'' but "knave,"
since he has signified his intention Of voting for
Pierce and King, have changed their tune, and now
call him a very clever fellow moro snned
against than SHINING .--Lsbanon IN. H. IVMg.
The Washington Union is little out Of
tune when it calls the ATWOOD wing of its
party "Aboliiionsts Of the vilest stamp" "out-
lawed knaves," and "the worst jackaIls even
of the party of jackalls." They were entitled
to all these epithets six months ago, for the two
sections were then in opposition each to the
other; but the nomination Of Mr.. PIERCE has
healed the local sore, and now we have the old
PIERCE men proper fraternizing with the At
WOOD men, and both dealing in compliments.
not curses. 1t is fair to assume that the Dem
ocratic journalists of New Hampshire-Mr.
PIERcE's next door neighbors, and most confid-
ing friends-are as likely to be acquainted with
his wishes and predictions as our city con
temporary; and they, we see, quietly swallow
their former harsh thoughts, and assiduously
cultivate the friendship of Mr.. ATWOOD and
his supporters.
The paragraph Of the Lebanon WMg is,
then, significant as between Mr.. PIERCE and
the Union, showing as it does that men whom
the Union denounces as Aboltionists and "out-
Iawed knaves," are at this moment enjoying
the cordial embraces of Mr.. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Either the Union is singularly misinformed in
regard to the position of it's own party in New
Hampshire, or Mr.. PIERCE is wooing the affec-
tons Of very suspicious bed-fellows.
The Whig's statement is significant in ano-
Their aspect. II throws 4 CLEAN Of light upon
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CAss COME AND GosE.-After all the flourish
made by the Free Pre-" in regard to the meeting
to be Addressed by General Cass in this city dur
cral. He left this city this morning for Wash
ington. Old birds like him not TO be caught
with chaff He has been sacrificed by his party to
make room Tor a candidate never before heard Of,
and he 10 not Disposed to identify himself with the
fortunes Of 30 desperate a political adventurer.
50 the Pierce maze meeting will have to be post.
poned, or held without any countenance from
General Cass He positively refused to address
the meeting. This 10 most significant
(DetrGl Tribune.
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Death OF Judge Mckinley.

A despatch in our Geographic column an
nounces the death of Judge JOHN MCKINLEY,
Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court of the
United States. Hc was a native Of the State
of Virginia, was appointed from the State of
Alabama, and his residence was at Louisville,
Kentucky, where he died. His name and repu-
tation for legal ability are well known to the
country.
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COnpreSs.

COhkrehs.
Ye Aaday, after the usual m"rnng business,
the Sef4ate proceeded to the consideration Of
Executive business.
The House Of Representatives passed the
Senate bill authorizing the Mayor and Com
mon Council of Chicago, Illinois, 10 excavale
portion of the public reservation at that
place, with a view to the improvement Of The
navigation Of the Chicago river. They also
passed the Indian Appropriation bill, and re-
ceded from their non concurrence in an amend
ment of the Senate to the Deficiency bill,
which now only requires the signature of the
President of the United States to become a
law
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LIFE or SooTT.-Messrs. Barnes & Co. have
printed sir thousand of Mansfeld's Life of Scott
since The nomination. This is the only authentic
Life, and 10 in great demand.
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THE REPU BLIC.
w GTON:
WING NOMINATIONS.
For President.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
For Vice President,
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM.

CA Meeting of the Officers Of the Washington
Wing Club will be held this evening, s O'Clock,
at Copp's Saloon. A full attendance Is desirable.
WALTER LENOX,
july 20 President.
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PETITIONS.

By Mr.. TAYLOR. The petition Of Abncr Yves.
son and eighty five others citizens Of Ross county
and the vicinity, in the State Of Ohio, praying
Of Representatives by the Hon. EDWARD SrAsLy,
entitled "a bill to authorize the Secretary Of the
Treasury to deposit with the several States the
fourth iusta!ment of the deposits Of the public
money directed to be made with the said States,
by the act approved June %, 1896" Referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means.
BY Mr.. MILLER: The petition from sundry
citizens OF Missouri, praying for the establishment
Maine.
BY Mr.. FLORENCE: The petition of Col. VIM.
+. Small, Of Philadelphia, rendering the service Of
a regiment Of volunteers for the defence OF the
eastern frontier of California. Referred to the
Committee on Military Affairs.
By MIR. CHANDLER: The petition of A. Groves,
jr., George Cadwalader, aud other citizens Of
philadelphia concerned in steam navi gation, re
monstra,ing against some of the provisions of
Senate bill 223
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long in adjusting this matter Of difference between
the two Houses. ....s. ..--. ..' '.. g..
committee of conference then appointed
Messrs. HuNTER, JAAEs. and UrsAh, were ap-
pointed the committeeon the part OF the Senate:
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration
of Executive business; and some time after the
doors wero opened, and
The Senate adjourned.
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could take either on this amendment or any other
bill. that they can deprive Senators OF property
which the law has vested in them. Again, cir,
this deficiency arises not from that source alone.
but from other causes II ia well known that seve
raj Senators have come here to supply vacancies,
and that they, Of course. are entitled to their mile
age.
these have been the causes which have created
this deficiency; and unless this amendment Ia
agreed to there will be no money to pay to Sena-
tore their per diem allowances for understand that
the money in the hands Of the Secretary for that
purpose is nearly exhausted. The effect, then, Of
refusing this amendment will not be to deprive
Senators Of the mileage for the called session. but
to stop their daily compensation Tor services which
they are now rendering, and 10 refuse the mileage
of those who have been recently appointed
think, therefore, when the House comes TO under
stand the matter fully, they will probably recede
from their amendment.
| will further take occasion to say here, that
think it would be dangerous for either House to
interfere with the personal conduct Of members oi
the other. Suppose, sir, that we were dsposed to
carry on such war, could we not retaliate! There
is a law, believe, which forbds any member from
receiving his pay except on those days on which
he is actually in attendance. We know very well
that this rule j, not observed; and suppose that,
with this know ledge, we were TO move to cut down
the appropriation for their pay, upon the plea that
much OF il for time when they were absent
from duty, and therefore not entitled under the
law, would they not have cause to complain OF Va
as having violated that courtesy which is due from
one branch OF the Government to another? Surely
they would think such a course of procedure on
our part very unbecoming.
Each House, therefore, must be allowed to judge
Of the propriety Of its own action in relation Ia
matters concerning that House only; and IL they
are guilty of any misconduct they are re ponsible
not each House to the other, but TO the country
and throughout the country there will always be
found critics enough to expose such misconduct or
the part OF either branch Of the Legislature.
hone sir that II may be long before the two Houst'
engage in so unworthy contest or seek TO ho!c
up each other to public reprobation. trust, then
that the Senate will insist on its amendment, ano
nropose n committee Of conference in relation tt
H. for am sure that sucba committee would not b
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The ability with which he performed these delicate
duties was atested by particular letter of thanks
written to him by the then Secretary of State, Mr.
Monroe, by the special directions of President
Madison. In 1882 he was confidentiay employed
by General Jsckson to repair to South Carolina,
which openly threatened iorcible resistance hhd
notification OF the laws, and there maintain the
authority Of the Government, and secure order
and peace, and the protection Of the public forts
and property Many Of US remember the alarm.
ing indications of that period We were on the
GOODNESS, forbearance and tact of General Scott
averted the dire calamity. Among infatuated
people he mingled, and by acts OF kindness and
words of peace and patriotism, he accomplished
what the sword could not.
In 1888 our own frontier was in arms against
negbboring province. and there existed phrenzy
that threatened to bring on war with England.
General Scott was despatched by President Van
Buren, to the theatre Of disorder, not much to
quell it by force, for he had no army with him;
but to subdue it by bis wisdom, his eloquence and
his frmness. These events are 80 recent, that it
is only necessary to recall your recollection of the
universal applause bestowed, without distinction
of party, upon the successful paciicator. Day and
night he traversed through the most intense cold
the frosty regions of the North, from Detroit to
Ogdensburg, and harangued the misguided peo-
pie, until they abandoned their project. During
these scenes he visited our own city, and at a sup
per given him by members Of the Legislature and
our own most distinguished citizens, the following
toast was given and rapturously drank. As he was
not then candidate for any office, il may be sup.
posed that the truth was spoken and acknowledged
by the men OF all parties there assembled, and
beg leave to quote it, not only evidence of what
we all then thought, but Of fact of the greatest
weight in the estimation of his civil character:
The SOLDIER who has ever made the law of the
land his supreme rule Of action, and who, while
he has always fulfilled it's utmost requirements
has never, in single instance, transcended its
mits.' - '.'-. .....
Fellow-c citizens, can loftier praise be bestowed
on military chieftain, who, with hosts at his
command ready TO obey his slightest order, never.
no never, transcribed the limits Of the law OF
whom else can this be said with truth? Can the
military habits OF such man alarm you with APP
prehensions that he will forget that which be al
ways reverenceds ttsa Il 4
Butt may not dwell on this In the midst Of
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July 20
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22
OTTAWA Township Caucus.

AT meeting of the Free and Independent
Democratic electors of the township of Ottawa,
In the County of Ottawa, held at the "Bache-
lors' HALL" pursuant to notice, for the purpose
of appointing one delegate to attend the Sena-
toral Convention Of the 23d District, and two
delegates to attend the County Convention, r.
w. Duncan, Esq, was called to the Chair, and
Henry Griffin, appointed Secretary
On motion, George Parks, Esq, and r. w.
Duncan, Esq, were appointed to attend the
County Convention, to be held on the 18th day
of October next.
John w. Barns was unanimously appointed
to attend the Senatorial Convention to be held
on the 10th inst.
Resolred, That James Barns, Henry Penney
err and Robert w. Duncan, be and are hereby
appointed township committee.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Grand River Times.
r. w. DUNCAN, Chairman.
HENRY GRIFFIN, Secretary.
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Senatorial Convention.

Pursuant to notice the Democratic Senatorial
Convention assembled at the Court House, in
the village of Grand Haven, on the 9th inst,
for the purpose of nominating candidate for
Senator from the Odd Senatorial District. On
motion, ii. ID. Post, was called TO the Chair
The delegates not being all in attendance, Con-
vention adjourned to 8 o'clock A. NJ, of the
18th. Convention met pursuant to adjournment
and appointed Ii. ID. Post, Chairman, and VIM.
N. Angel, Secretary.
On motion, the Chair appointed ]. W. Barns
and Nj. l.. Hopkins, committee on credentials.
The committee after short consultation made.
the following report:
Allendale, Joseph Burlingame; Crockery,
Nelson Bond; Holland, II. ID. POST Ottawa,
]. w. Barns; Polkton, r. Pratt; Talmadge,
VIM. N. Angel; ICELAND, B. Van Wyngarden.
On motion, Asa A. Scott, was admitted
delegate for Chester, and Geo. Parks, for Mus
kegon.
On motion, Convention proceeded to an infor-
NAL ballot for Senator, which resulted as fol-
flows
Henry Pennoyer, a; ]. V. Harris, A; limo
thy Eastman,2.
On motion, Convention proceeded to a Sec
ond informal ballot with the following result ::
|. V. Harris, 6; III. Pennoyer, a.
On motion of M. l.. Hopkins, l. v Harris
was declared unanimously nominated
On motion, Chauncey Davis, of Muskegon,
w. G. Henry, of Newaygo, and NJ. l.. Hopkins,
Of Spring Lake, were appointed Senatorial
committee.
On motion,
Resolved, That the present apportonment of
delegates be adopted as the basis of represent
tation at the next Senatorial Convention.
On motion, the proceedings of this Conven-
ton were ordered to be signed by the Chairman
and Secretary and published in the Grand Riv-
er Times and Hoander.
On motion, Convention adjourned.
III. ID. POST, Chairman.
VIM. N. ANGEL, Secretary.
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whig Senatorial Convention.
MYRoN HARRIS,
HENRY D. Posi-, Co. Co"
III. PENNOYER.

A Convention of the delegates from the 23d
Senatorial District will be held at the place of
holding the Circuit Court, at Grand Haven, in the
County of Ottawa, on Wednesday, the Goth day
of September, inst, at o'clock p. NJ; for the pur-
pose of nominating candidate for the office of
Senator, to represent the district composed of the
Counties of Ottawa, Newaygo, Oceana, Lake, Ma
son, Grand Traverse, Wexford, Missaukie. Kalcas-
ca Omeena Leanaw, Antrim and Manstee. In
said Convention the County of Ottawa will be en-
titled to one delegate from each organized town,
the County of Newaygo to four delegates, the
County of Oceana to four delegates, and each of
the other named Counties to one delegate.
1t is expected that full delegation will be in a t.
tendance, as settlement of the basis of represen-
taton for Conventions hereafter to be held in said
District, will be one of the items" of important
business to be transacted at said Convention. A
free and general expression is the tried key to har
monious action to secure which, Wings, be prompt
ly on the ground
By order of the Corresponding Committee.
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" Nothing to eXtenuate,
Nor to set down aught in malice"

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t4y" In another column may be found the
proceedings of the Senatorial Convention which
met in this village, on Thursday last The re-
suit may be seen in company with all our NOM
nations thus far, at the head of this column.
We feel a confidence in announcing the name
of ISRAEL V. HARRIS, as our candidate for Sen
cess alone can inspire. Every Democrat in the
district can support the man whose inherent
qualifications are unquestonable, and whose
long residence in the district imparts that know-
edge Of its interests which is highly desirable
in the person who should represent us in the
Senate. We therefore ask and expect for Mr..
HARRIS the cordial support of every democrat
in the district.