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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-06-02
WOODSFIELD, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE O. 1852

tured in the county, but they must be own
ed in the county.
Commttee--Henry Ford, Owen J
Jones, Barnet Mann.
MECHANIC ARTS.
Best 2 horse carriage, so
Best buggy. 2
Best 2 horse farm wagon, Q
Best double or single harness, 2
Best saddle, g
Best lot sole leather, 9
Best lot dressed calf skins. 9
Best specimen of edge tools, 2
Best specimen Of shoe makers work, 2
Best specimen of cooper's work, 9
Best specimen oftailor's work, 9
Best specimen Of cabinet work, 2
Best specimen of hatter's work, Q
Best specimen ofcopper andSnner's
work. 2
Best set of chairs, 2
Best broom, 0 sc
Best barrel of -four from bushels OF
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-06-02

GA cheerful face is nearly as good
for an invalid as healthy weather. To
make sick man think he is dying, all that
is necessary is to look half dead yourself.
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With the Awarding Committees, for the
Second annual Exhibition, Of The Mon
roe County Agricultural Society," To
be held in Woods6eld, on the 7th and
9th days Of October, 1852.
REGULATIONS.
Persons wishing to compete must become
members of the Society. by paying one
dollar annually to the Treasurer, which
must be done before their articles are en-
tered on the books of the Society.
All stock entered for competition mus,
be accompanied with description Of age.
breed, and where grown.
All articles offered for premiums must
be owned by the persons offering them, or
by members of their amiles-children
over 21 years of age are not entitled to
compete without becoming members them
selves.
No person will be allowed to serve on
any committee before which he has an ar.
tic!e or articles for exhibition.
Where there is no competition. no pre-.
mums will be awarded unless the article
presented be deemed deserving and meri-
torious.
Premiums may be awarded on any ar
ticle not enumerated in the Premium List.
No animal can obtain premium un-
less it is owned in Monroe county; and
no article can receive any unless it is the
growth or manufacture of the county, with
the exceptions specified in the list
The various awarding committees are
requested to be present in due time. and
to report themselves on their arrival to the
Secretary.
Judges on animals will have regard to
the symmetry, early maturity and size;
and will make proper allowances for age,
feeding, and the general character and
condition OF the animals. They are es-
pecially requested not to give encourage
ment to oyer-led animals, the object being
to have superior animals for breeding.
Judges are requested TO examine the prog
eny, when possible, of all animals exhib-
tied as breeders, and make due allowance
for excellencies and imperfections in these,
in giving their awards to the sire or dam.
No person, except an officer or member
of the Board, will be allowed to interfere
with tho Judges during their examinations.
Further orders as 10 the exhibition will
be published in due time.
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The society wish to encourage the in
PRODUCTION and use Of the best farm imple-
ments in the country, hence the above
named implements need not be manufac-
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PREMIUMS & REGULATIONS,

With the Aacarding Committees, for the
Second annual Exhibition, Of Tie Mon
roe County Agricultural Society. To
be held in Woodsfeld, on the 7th and
9Th days Of October, 1859.
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No. 62. AN ACT
To apportion the State of Ohio into Con
gressional Districts.

SEC. 1. Be 1t enacted by the General
Assembly Of the State Of Ohio. That this
State shall be divided into twenty-one dis
tricts, for the election of Representatives
to Congress, and each district shall choose
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be published in due time.
List of Premiums.
ON FIELD CROPS.
For best crop of wheat not tles' than
acre. $4
Cd best,
Best crop ofcorn not less than acre,4
Cd best,
Best crop Of oats, mot less than acres
ed best, l 5O
Best crop of potatoes not less than
acre, 8
ed best, 81
Best acre of timothy hay, to be weigh
ed in October or November, 3
cd best, l 80
Best ] acre of tobacco, as to texture
and quality, to be weighed after
handed,
Cd best, g
Best acre of clover seed,
cd best, t g
Best acre Of timothy seed.
Qd hest .,.t 2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Letters of Acceptance,

The letter of Gen. ScoTT to the President of
the Wing National Convention, accepting the
nomination of that body for the Presidency, is pub
lished on the first page of this paper. Nothing
more is necessary than to direct the readers atten-
ton to it. The letter is frank and unequvocal-
Gen. ScoTr endorses the Compromise in plain
terms He says, al accept the nomination, ,cith
the resolutions annexed" and for his adherence to
the principles of the Wing party as expressed in
the resolutions Of the Coheention," he offers the
best of all pledges, "the known incidents of long
public life" This is perfectly candid and admits
of no double interpretation but in whatever part Of
the country the letter is published, the position and
sentiments of the Wing nominee will be clearly
known without the possibility of deception.
Many other reflections are suggested by the let
ter, which we will not pursue at present We
will only say that while in the outset we announc-
ed our honest intention to sustain the nomination
ally, connected with the canvass which have since
come to our knowledge, have greatly increased the
cordiality of our support.
The sentiments of Mr.. GnAHAM's letter are
highly satisfactory in every particular, and its
style and manner evince the writer to be a polish
ed gentleman. 1t is matter of general regret to
the Wings that Mr.. GRAHAM has resigned his
place as Secretary of the Navy. He has been
prompted to this course by delicate sense of pro-
priety, wishing to avoid the imputation of using
the patronage of the office to promote his election
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Intervention Movement

One evening a few weeks ago, the Germans o.
New York city assembled to listen to a farewell
address from KossUrH. The "Goyernor' referred
to the position of the two political parties of the
country in reference to Intervention, and stated
that the hostile declaration of the Wings had al
enated support, but the silence Of the Democrat:
left the matter $50 far forth still OPEN" The
meeting then adopted resolutions declaring thell
attachment to the Democratic party, and setting
forth their demands upon the Government. On a
motion to send the resolutions to the nominees Of
both parties, discussion arose. One speaker
thought it was not necessary to send them to the
Wings as they had spoken plainly, but another
said sue must also shoo oar fist to the other par
tu'-"we will officially send them theresolutons
and hold our fist before their eyes, which it is pre-
sumable will, in the future, weigh heavily in the
balance of Americas destiny" The resolution
was carried with one dissenting voice.
The correspondent of the National Intelligencer
who communicated the proceedings of the meeting
to that paper, says
"To this complexion things have come at last .
The politics of our country, it would seem, are Il
be adjudged not with reference to ourselves, bu
to the "interests Of European freedom and the sol
id r.ty of the peoples" The mask is now thrown
off; to adopt the elegant style of Professor korner
the "fst is now held in OUT face"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07


.Messrs Editors, when il 50 happens tnat any Oh
my ccuntrymen happen to become o!SSa.isiiea !
with his employer or employment, ana Is oohsed
to traverse the highway in quest Oh o'er o, Oetef
employment, with the genial rays ana sui'ry at
mosphere of a Southern climate shining on hin. he
should indulge in the use OF ardent spirits more
than is becoming man OF, q citizen, think that
instead of scandalzing him, it is more in conform
ity with the dictates of the christian religion to
convince him of his error; who is it that ever knew
of person being reformed BY abuse. Go said
Christ and teach all nations; abuse them said sin
and ruin; that there are many of my countrymeh
who engage in riots. such as ought mt TO be
countenanced in AM CO annuity admit. Agalnsi
such pour ont my execration. and would DIS
dan to associate with thein but at the same time,
consider il an objectionable sin to charge persons
labouring ardently and assduously to get little
money to remit 10 their fevercd mother, then par
allied father On half fed brother in order to alesi
ate their miseries, with the crimes Of others.
telt it due myself and due my wrouged conn-
trymen to say what have said; and in conclusion
would challange SIN and ruin to refnte single
statement contained in this communlcatlon-lt he
fails to do 50, the public must take for granted
that the slanderous sin and ruin has endeavored to
make them swallow pill made up partly of fabri-
cations-but let him dare give his name and there
is pill prepared for him by respectable citizens
gathered from the fountain of truth and which IN
my opinion if he undertakes to swallow, will be
likely to choke him.
AN ADOPTED CITIZEN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
MIR. Cluy's Family.

Of Mr.. Clay's domestic relations the New York
Times gives the following particulars:
Very shortly after his removal to Kentucky, he
married Lucretia Hart, daughter of Thomas Hart.
Esq, prominent citizen of Lexington. Another
daughter Of the same gentleman was married to
Hon. James Brown, of New Orleans, Ministerial
Versailles during the administrations OF Messrs.
Monroe and Adams. Mrs. Clay, who is now in
her lst year, andin the enjoyment ofrobust health,
has been the mother ofclevea,c children four whom
died in childhood. Eliza, young lady of unusual
promise, was very suddenly removed by death, in
1924, while enroute to Washington with her faith
er: and almost at the same moment the afflicted
parents received intelligence the deceased anoth
err daughter, the wife of Mr.. Dubalde, of New Or
leans. A third daughter, upon whom the fathers
affections seemed to have centered after the death
of the other two died in 1885. She was married to
Mr. James Erwiue, of New Orleans s. the loss was
blow from which Mr.. Clay never recovered
Of the five ops,the eldest, Theodore Wythe Clay,
has been since oyhood, the inmate of luuatc as
ylum. Thomas Hart Clay, born in 1908, resides
in Kentucky, aud is engaged in the manufacture
Of hemp Henry Clay, Jr., it is hardly necessary
to say, lost his lie at the battle of Buena Vista,
while fighting chivalrously for his country. James
B. Clay, aud John NJ Clay, the youngest, were
both educated for, and we believe, are now prac-
Using the profession of the law in their native
State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Senator Seward.

1t will doubtless be relief to the Southern De-
mocracy, who have been very much exercised a
bout the matter, to learn that in no event will the
famous Senator from New York be appointed a
member of the Cabinet. A letter written by Sc
WARD to gentleman in New York is published,
in which he says that he has not the presumption
to suppose that any President would invite him to
seat in the Executive Council, or that the Sen
ate would consent to- such selection; and more
over that under no circumstances would he accept
of station or preferment at the hands of the Pres
ident. This must quiet all fears which have been
excited, even if Gen. ScoTr's letter ofacceptance
failed to disspate them. ....;4 g: il.
According to Democratic testimony, this Sc
WARD is wonderful individual-He is omnipo-
tent in the Wing party, and almost possesses the
attribute of omnipresence. He not only forced the
nomination of Gen. Scorr upon the party, but he
dictated the Wing platform and Gen. ScorT's let
ter Of acceptance. Well, these are very good doc
uments, and Gen: .ScoTr is a very good man, and
if we are indebted to SEWARD for our candidate,
platform and all, we take occasion now to express
our thanks to. him for the service. Notwithstand-
ing all the hard things we, as well as others, have
said about him heretofore, if the Democrats speak
truly, he deserves we'll of the country, and when
ever the VAN BURENs and other such supporters
of Gen. PIERCE contribute to the same extent to
place their party on broad national ground, we
will accord to them the same measure of praise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Death of Henry Clay.

Before this paper is unfolded, the reader will
anticipate from its shrouded columns the mourrtul
tidings we have to tell. The sad event has been
so long expected, that the truth will flash upon the
minds of all--the melancholy truth that HENRY
CLAY is no longer among the living. TIE great
man, among the great men of the Republic, ar, the
very noblest of them al, is indeed gone. On Tues
day morning the Goth ult.,- the silver cord was
loosed-the golden. bowl was broken, and the spirit
of the incorruptible patriot winged its way to the
God who gave it. His passage through "the dark
valley and the shadow of DEATH" was cheered BY
the consultations of the gospel, and he departed in
peace with the firm hope of blssful immortality.
What an end to what life! And now the ''doors
are shut" and the "meuruersgo about the streets"
Universal sorrow pefvades the land. The death
of such man is regarded as great public calam-
ity and men of all parties unite in paying tribute
to his memory. The political tempest is stilled
as it were by charm. The Legislative Halls of
the Nation, the theatre of his most splendid tri-
umphs, are drapod in mourning and echo no longer
the strife of noisy debate. Political friends and
foes alike unite their voices in the expression Of
most profound sorrow, and. mingle their tears to-
gether over the grave of the departed patriot
1t is not our purpose to attempt eulogy upon
the life, character and public services of HENRY
CLAY. We frankly confess ouseves unequal to
the task. Left at an early age poor and friend
less, to work his way through selfish and unchar
table world, he arose by the force of his own ge-
MUS, from obscurity to fame more enviable than
that ofany ofhis cotemporaries in public life
The death of no other man could have drawn so
many tears from manly eyes. Others are admired
and esteemed, but HENRY CLAY was belored.-
This is the kind Of fame he aspircd to and which
he won-a fame based upon the affections of the
people, and attained by an answering devotion to
his country. 81 would rather be right than Pres
ident"-the sentiment of his heart, was the motto
emblazoned on his forehead to be read and known
of all men, and it was strict regard to this ruling
principle which gave him such hold upon the
hearts of his countrymen
Thus has the Christian Statesman passed away,
calmly and peacefully, as the setting sun goes
down, in serene beauty and golden magnificence
behind the Western hills. = 49,
"On some throne in yon palace Of Nature above
He sits not adored, but adoring in love,
While brightly unstained and untarnshed his
Shall shine through all time in the zenith Of fame'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Strange Perycrsity.

The Vtndicator persists in saying that we have
made "unworthy ins;nuations" against the cour-
age of Gen. PIERCE, notwithstanding our explicit
declaration last week, that we had never iuimated
such thing. The Editor of that paper has the
wonderful faculty of seeing further into mill
stones than any other living man. We now as
sert, and challenge him TO produce anything to the
contrary from our pen, that we have never written
one line which can be tortured into an insnuation
that Gen. PIERCE is not a brave man. We are
anxious to satisfy the Nadica!0r of our confidence
in the Generals spunk, land as we can do 50 in no
other way, do not hesitate to declare our sincere
belief that he is as brave as the Editor of that pa
per, himself. Can we say more? Surely no one
can accuseuso of endeayorng to dsparage the claims
of the Democratic candidate after such an assn
rance. .af- .t.sr .ittr>.,'-' 70.
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Internal Improvement Convention

1t will be seen by the proceedings published be-
low, of a meeting of the citizens of Monroe Coun-
y, that it is deemed important to the great Inter-
nal Improvement interests of the State, that Con-
ventlon of the friends of the policy should be held
at Union, on the 18th of August. No people in
the State are more largely interested in the sub
Jcct than the citizens of Augusta 1t is therefore
earnestly recommended, that meeting he held at
the july Court, for the purpose of appointing del
| o..rg "
At very large and highly respectable meeting
Of the Citizens of the County of Monroe, on tie
2lst day of June, 1852, at the Courthouse ofsaid
County, the same being Courtday, for the pur-
pose of taking into consideration the subject of In
ternal Improvement, on motion, Gen. A. A. CHAP
MAN was called to the Chair, and WIN. w. WAL
LACE was appointed Secretary.
The meeting was addressed at length and very
ably by John Echols, who introduced, for the con-
slderaton of the meeting, the following resolutions
which, after consideration, were unanimously a.
dopted:
Resolrcd, That, in the opinion of this meeting,
it is highly important for the best interests of the
State that some of the schemes of Internal Improve
ment already commenced, should be speedily con-
sumliated and that it is Necessary, therefore, that
there Should be concert Of action with the friends
of the Internal Improvement policy over the whole
State. .tf
Reso1ued, That this meeting most earnestly re-
commends to the friends of Internal improvement
throughout the State to hold Convention at the
town of Union, in the County of Monroe, on Thurs
day the 18th day ofAugIst next, to take into con-
sideration the best plan for accomplishing the OBJ
jcct set forth in the foregoing resolution.
Resolved, That the Chairman appoint commit
tee of three, whose duty it shall be to notify the
friends of Internal Improvement throughout the
State of the contemplated Convention, and earn
es'ly request that they send delegates to the same
and that said committee further shall invite the at
tendance of any individuals whom they deem
proper
Resolred, That the Chairman appoint twenty
hve delegates to represent this County in the said
Convention.
The Chairman then appointed the following
gentlemen to constitute the committee under the
5rd resolution, viz: John Echols, Dr. Chas Bald
win, and George w. Hutchinson. 4
AUG. A. CHAPMAN, Chairman
WV. w. WALLACE; Secretary.
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President Fillmore.

A letter dated the 10th of June, addressed by
President FILLMoRE. to the, Presidento of the Ma
tional Wing Convention, withdrawing his name
from the anticipated contest IN that body, has been
published. The letter'was entrusted to the Hon.
George r. BAacocKs delessste from the Buffalo
District, New York, and was u be presented when
ever he might think proper. Mr.. FILLMORE
states that ne entered upon the Presidency with
the resolution not to seek reelection and subse-
quently on several occasions he deterninedto an
nounce to the public that he would not be candi-
date before the National Convention; but each
time his wishes Were overruled by the urgent so
lcitations of his friends Hisreasons for declining
nomination were, the desire to strengthen him
self in the purpose of faithfully dschafging his
official duties, by discarding all personal consdef
atoms, and to escape the imputation of having used
his office for the promotion of selfish ends. Mr..
BADcocx, in the exersise of his discretion and for
reasons satisfactory to himself, withheld the letter,
and it was not laid before the Convention.
No one can read this letter without being more
fully impressed with the conviction of Mr.. FILL
MoRE's integrity and patriotism. The whole ten
or of his public career exhibits these prominent
traits in his character Amid all the exciting oc-
currences which have sgnalized the past few years.
the President and those associated with him in the
Government have preserved an even course, treat
ing the various difficult questions of public moment
summate wisdom, and uniformly manifestng de-
votion to the Constitution and the laws, which
will render their administration pattern in time
to GENE. Mr.. FILLMORE declares in his letter
that he will retire from his exalted station with
infinitely more satisfaction than he entered upon
it, and he will also retire with the universal re-
spect of his countrymen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
The Tune Changed i.

Since the nomination of Gen. ScoTr by the
Wings, the tune of the Democracy in reference tc
their candidate is wonderfully changed. Before
that event, he was Geaesoi PIERCE, the gallant
and distinguished soldiernow he is Mister PIERCE,
the eminent civilian. The whole party with one
accord repudiate the idea of supporting him be-
cause of his military exploits, but rest his claims
son the vast superiority ofhs civil qualifications.
respect was exhibited is not precisely stated. Gen.
PIERcs, or Mr. PtEReE-we are at loss to know
which to call him-is doubtless respectable gen.
teman, but the effort to manufacture great states
man out of him, or great man of any sort, will
be found just about asdcul as 1t has been to puff
him into hero. 1t is too late however for his
friends to back out from their first postion-they
must face the music. They said he was General
and they must stand to the assertion. Let us have
all his feats in arms, and we will see if Gen.
ScoTT's deeds can match them. BY the way,
what has become of that engraving of the former
General, which was forthcoming while ago, rep
resenting him in full uniform, with spy-glass in
hand, seated on praucing charger? We would
like to see it.
Asto Gen. PIERcE's extraordinary 'civil quail
iications," what are they? He occupied seat
in the United States Senate at one tme to be sure,
but what great speech did he make there, or what
great measure did he carry through, or how was
he distinguished 2 The "civil qualifications" oil
Gen. Scorr, on the other hand, have been fully
tested, in South Carolina, and on the Canada
frontier, and among the Indian tribes, and wher--
ever or however, he has besn tried he has shown
himself equal to the emergenty. y
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