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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
The Hunlbug Party.

The present State Treasurer, Stone, ant
Hon. B. f. Stanton, have been assigned, by
the Abolition State Central Committee, sew,
eral places at which to speak in company. =
On Saturday last they had meeting at Ian
caster, Ohio. According to a correspondent
Of the Ohio Statesman. the two enGeavored
to do the thing up very brown. Stanton
who was an old Wing, Contended that the
present Republican party is really the old
Wing party with another name, and thai
Wings ought to take the lead of it.
Stone, who once was Democrat, con.
tended that the present Republican party il
the old LocoIoco party, to which he used tc
belong, and urged Democrats to take the
lead Of it.
An old German who was present inquired
"Vot for barty is dish? De Won broves hin
der Old.line Wig barty, and der odder brove:
him der Old-ine LoCoiOco barty. | now
dinks dey Sh Won dam humbug."
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
TOm COrwIn Branded rs n Ben-
ediCt Arnold.

Copying an article from the Herald, whe
speaks Aippantly and sneeringly Of Giddings
Better to Corwin, the Ravenna Democrat,
Republican sheet OF the GdIings aud Chas
school, says:
"The above undessrved sneer at that tut
and faithful man, MIR. Giddings, is in exceed
ing bad taste. 1t is OF no earthly conse
quence whe lher Mr.. Corwin replies to Mr.
Giddiugs or not, The letters of Mr.. Gid
dings arc valuable and timely as exponent:
ufthe true principles Of the Republican par
ty, and as exposures OF those false pretenlers
who would betray these principles.
Any attempt to foisl a man with the avow.
ed sentiments Of Mr. Corwin upon the Re-
publican party, eau result in no good, and
may do much injury.
Taking Mr.. Cowin's ayowed sentiments
at indianapolis, and his explanation aud
gloss of those sentiments at &enia, he is un.
worthy of he confidence of the Republican
party, and the Republican whu undertakes
his vindicaton will be sure to bring discrcd.
it upon his own sincerity, or else he must
chsritably be set down as one Of the most
cTedulous of men.
Itmay not be a pleasant task, and vet The
Republican press has no mole imperative
duty to discharge than that Of guarding
against the wiles Of enemies giihiH the camp
While battling against the foe without, we
must not be blind TO lreachery within.
The old contest for freedom aud free prin
cples had its Benedict Arnold, the new ha.
its Thomas Corwin, and "a few more OF the
same sort ="
Mr.. Corwin is announced 10 speak at thu
city on Tuesday next The above is not on
inappropriate text 10 speak from. The edi
tor of the Ravenna Democrat SAYS that "tht
hetters of Mr.. Giddngs ARE VALUABLE
AND TIMELY AS EXPONENTS OF TIL
TRUE PRIClPLES OF THE REPU UBLI
CAN PARTY, AND AS EXPOSURES OF
THOSE FALSE PRETENDERS WHO
WOULD BETRAY THESE PRINCE
Piles" What sentiment has Corwin avow
ed that has caused Giddings to come forward
with his "timeiy" "erpOaents Of the tru
principles Of The Republican party,' whicl
make Corwin occupy the same relation t
those principles that Benedict Arnold as
sumed with relation 10 the cause of the
American Revolution! He declared at Xe
mia that "it is The sacred duty Of eUery goOc
citizen TO obey the laD when the Legislatur
and Judiciary haze deciied ii such" Gid
dings decLareS: "1'tis is not Republican SEN
timsRt.' and the aforesaid writer says thai
"the Republican who undertakes his (Cor
win's) vndicaton will be sure to bring dis
credit upon his own sincerity or else he must
charitabIy be set down as one Of the mosl
credulOus Of men,"
Are YOU prepared to say, in The language
Of the SciOto Gazette, that Southern Ohio
reaches out her hand to the Western Re-
serve" and that zone thought, one impulse,
one heart, animates US all.'-ChH. AdV.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
A Friend wanted M Court.

There are politicians-and they are al
most universally in opposition to the Dem
ocracy-who are like the Bourbons; of whom
it has been well said they never learn. The
teachings Of experience are lost on them;
they see not, neither do they hear the moni-
tor waning them Of the past. Their i'm
provements are backsteps, and their ad,
vancementS look genera ly TO the advantage
of class and special interests. The Repub-
lican candidate for Governor of Ohio is one
of that kind; he is a political Bourbon. He
has eyes and he sees not, ears and he hears
not, what no statesman should be blind or
deaf to. Ohio has been sadly misused by a
vicious system Of finance. Her Treasury
has been robbed Of hundreds of thousands OF
dollars, and her taxpayers feeced by it.
The Sills and Breslins and Gibsons have il.
lustrated its mschevous character, by dam.
aged regulations. and heavy pecuniary losses
to the people. By common and general con.
Currence the tax-payers OF the State required
a more secure mode of keeping the public
money. They repudated the old system and
demanded a new one, The last Legislature
complied with the popular wish, aud estab.
,ished the Independent Treasury system, by
which the State Treasurer aud County Treas
urers are forbidden, under heavy penalties,
depositing the public money with banks,
corporations or individuals.
That system Mr. Dennison. the Republi.
can candidate for Governor, denounces from
the stump, aud recommends a return to the
old system. He wants the present law re-
pealed and new one enacted, which shall
permit the State Treasurer and County
Trensurers to deposit the public money with
banks and corporations and individuals, as
they may see fit, |. would seem from The
position assumed by Mr.. Dennison on this
subject, that the hungry ones are about and
want him 10 secure them food. Under the
Democratic Treasury Law, they have been
kept from handling the public monies for
some two years, which has been dreadful
deprivation Mr.. Dennison is their friend
and advocates what they so much desire
The other in interest is the people. What
will they say Gin. Eng
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25

WYANDoT COUNTY, 0HIo.-The editor Of
the Democratic Union in Wyandot County,
Ohio, has conversed lately with Democrats
from all parts of the county, aud all seemed
to be united in the belief that little Wyan.
dot will tell, at the coming election, most
glorious triumph for the Democracy. He
adds:
Save ard except few Fire-eaters South,
who are quoted By Republican journals as
Democrats, but who, in fact, are nothing but
the tailend the old Know Nothing party,
there is no clamor in our ranks. all other as
sertions to the contrary notwithstanding.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
NiggerS VS.. Foreigners

The Cleveland (0hio) Herald, leading
Republican paper Of the State, has the follow,
ing, to which the attention of our naturalized
citizens is directed
ave unhesitatingly aver, that SEVEN.
TENTHS OF THE FOREIGNERS IN
OUR LAND, WHO BOW IN OBEDIENCE
TO THE POPE OF ROME, ARE NOT AS
INTELLIGENT AS THE FULL BLOOD
ED AFRICANS OF OUR STATE-WE
WILL NOT INCLUDE THE PART
BL00DS."
Comment on the foregoing is unnecessary.
Our readers can make their own comments.
Chill. ADJ.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
For the Macarthur Democrat.
What 1 saw AT Church.

There is an individual who resides in thi
vicinity known as Jack, and whose charac
teristics are the subject Of converse tion eve
ry where he is known. Being present, how
ever, on one occasion where he made him
self rather conspicuous and SO enjoying tina
we deem it worthy of publication.
On Friday evening, Aug. 9th, so, during
the time Of divine service, our friend hoppeC
quietly in at the door, and for time sur
veyed the congregation, recognizing many I
friend who was wont to greet him will
words OF kindness and familiarity; but upon
this occasion Jack seemed to be surprised al
finding that scarcely any notice was taken
of him. At last he seemed determined thai
he would not be overlooked, and down the
aisle he marched plucking each one he knew
and announcing his arrival to the inmates oil
the old Lighthouse, "Here am l." This move
had the desired effect, for in very few mo-
ments every eye was turned upon cur hero.
The worthy parscn, finding himself in de-
cided minority, and perceiving broad gIin;
coming over the before solemn faces Of his
flock, at once stopped the service and de-
sired some one or two ofthe brothers to eject
the intruder.
But the order was more easily given thar
executed. Jack was determined not to leave
so finding himself pursued, took refuge in {
forest oflegS belonging to his young friends
the ones who did not at all appear unwilling
to afford shelter. The steady old br others
intent on capturing the enemy and putting
an end 20 his proceedings, over first bencl
and then a child they stumbled in their at
tempts TO pounce upon the hero, who easil
evaded their grasp, and always appeared
where the old gentlemen were not, inform.
ing them ever and anon of his whereabouts
by the old cry, Here am l." At last, with
the help of two or three others who joined
them in the pursuit, capture was effected
and Jack was ignominiously turned out and
the door closed upon him.
After the lapse of few minutes order ant
soemnity were restored in the church, ant
the prayers were recommended and endel
without further disturbance.
The parson in due time assembled the pull.
pit He gave out his text, and commenced
discourse calculated, no doubt, 10 be o
mach benefit TO his hearers; but he had no
proceeded far when he was interrupted by
loud noise, accompanied by rOpping at tn
little window al the back of the pulpit
Turning around to ascertain he cause, h,
beheld Jack pecking away and screaming a
the top his vUCe-"IIere am |! Here an
pa fact which no one could gainsay o
resist laughing at. The worthy paIson, find
ing his own gravity and that Of his con
gregation SO entirely upset By what had oc
Cured, brought his sermon TO speedy con
clusion and then dismissed the congregation
Sentence of death, however, was almost
recorded against him, but Jack had beer
sharp enough to make himself scarce abou
that time. But | must close as it is neal
train time, promising more anon.
Youis, in contract position, but faith
fully. NORTHEAST.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25

OF Tom CoRwIE made speech the 9TH
er day at Haryeysburgh, in this county, in
which he denounced old Giddings as trai-
tor, and all Others who believed in his trea-
sonable doctrines. Tom also reviewed Gid.
dings late letter, and scored him terribly
Go it old Tom and Gid. Both of you will
soon kick yourselves out of the traces, and
the people will kick you out ofofice. You
can't work together, and its no use to try
any longer.-LebanOn (Warrsn COZ Demo-
cratic Citizen.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25

GTA few days ago, says the Buffalo
Commercial, one OF our eloquent city d.
vines perpe trated bon mot in his sermon,
which not few took, and among others a
prominent railroad man seemed to appreci.
ate ii. He was preaching upon repentance,
"and," said he, "when the tears Of repentance
are flowing, substantial proof of a regenera-
ted life are expected. Only the Tears of deep
pentence can wash away the sins OF life, for
| tell you, III: htary freight must go BY
Tottr."
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25

INDIANA Divorces WORTH NOTHING IN
NEW YoRK.--The case of Julia Z. Clark
against Alvin B. Clark, which was tried be-
lore Judge Bacon at the last term of the Su.
preme Court, in June last. in Lewis County
New York, has been decided in favor OF the
plaintiff upon all the issues of the case. The
action was brought against the defendant on
the ground of adultery. The Court held
that divorce obtained in the State of In.
diana, wnen the party goes there for the pur.
pose of procuring such divorce, and then re-.
turns to ii is State, is wholly imperative and
void.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25

Who WANTS THE FUNDS Mr.. II. D
Taylor, Of Hartford, Ky, says, IN a public
card, that he, as Receiver, hos in his hands
for distribution, portion OF the estate oI
Zachariah 0. Austin, who recently died in
Ohio County, KY. for Hezekiah Austin and
Elizabeth, his wife; Charles Thrift and Ke-
siah, his wife; Archibald 0rfutt and Jane,
his wife; David Clegett and Sarah, his wife.
which will be distributed to said unknown
heirs, or such of them as shall make satislac-
tory proof citizenship aud identity.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
0t.FTHE defeat of Judge Swan has bse

0TTHE defeat Of Judge Swan has been
very notifying to his friends, and it has
been hard fUr them 10 reconcile themselves
to it. They ought TO have known better
than TO have risked such thing. Indeed
it was currently reported at the Convention
that he wished to withdraw; but the enthuSi-
dstic Conservatives insisted upon making a
stand on his name. The people have rebu-
ked them for it. He could have retired qui.
city and the mailer might hare dropped there;
but after the high anti-SluUsry ground taken
by the Republican party, ii luas an outrage
to press such an issue upon the COnvention.
The Cour: was divided; and some Of the
ablest Jursts and Statesmen of the country
are with tie minority Insisting upon his
nomination, then, was but asking the Con-
vention and the people to act upon the very
case just passed on by thy Court. Well, the
Convention did not act upon it, and reversed
the decision; and the people will seal that
reversal in October. .-AShtdbula Sentinel.
The above is from the Giddings' organ.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
A Question.

Does Joshua R. GddingS want to come
to Macarthur? Have the Republican
Central Committee received letter from
Bascom proposing to send old Josh here to
make Republican speech! Have said Com
mittee put their veto on Bascom's prcposal7
Do said Committee want TO keep the propo.
sal secret? Please answer next week.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
Admirable.

STANToN-Hon. B. +. Stanton, Of Ohio
in late speech essayed TO prove that GEN
eral Jackson is responsible for the Dred
Scott decision. He did it in this way
General Jackson removed the deposits, in
which Taney figured as an alder and sbet-
tor. Taney was, therefore, appointed Judge;
and, finally, came to be Chief Justice, aud 4,
as such, made the Dred Scott decison.-
He might prove by such admirable reason
ing as that, that George Washington and
his colleagues of the Convention were the
authors of the Dred Scott decision. Stan
ton is brilliant Republican Congressman.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25

Os- One OF the fercest Abolilionists in
Ohio is a gentleman who sold not only his
own slaves, but an estate comprising many
slaves, and in his haste forgot 10 pay over
the portion of the proceeds due 10 his mother
and his CO. heirs, leaving them thereby, al.
most destitute. - Charleston Courier.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25

No DIvoRcE.-In South Carolina there is
no divorce after marriage; wed for life must
be The fact in law when an instance of d.
vorce has never been known there! 1t has
been Outhoritatively settled that no judicial
tribunal in the State has authority to declare
a decree Of divorce for any cause whatsoever
If the power exists at all, it is in tie Legisla-
ture, which has hitherto never thought prop
er to exercise the power. Further, il has
been determined by the courts OF South Car
Olina, that a marriage sOlemnized in that
States indissoluble BY the sentence of any
court in q sister State, so as to effect the
rights or condition Of the parties in South
Carolina. 1t will be seen, then, that it is
much easier to lie the knot than to undo it.
With rare exceptions, the ceremony of mar
riage is, in fact, performed by clergyman;
but the indissoubility of the marriage con.
tract is not only part of the law, but it is the
fixed and habitua sentiment of the commu-
nifty on the subject OF divorce.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
OmciaIVOta of Kentucky.

The following is the full official vote o
Kentucky OH Governor. 1t is arranged by
Congressional districts We take it from the
Frankfort Woman, of Wednesday. Magof,
fms majority is rather larger than was re.
ported:
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
Democratic County Convention,

DenOCratlc county convention,
Pursuant to pre- vicus notice the delegates
from the various Townships of the County
met at the Court House, in Macarthur, on the
22l day Of August, 1859, for the purpose Of
nominating Democratic County ticket Tor
Offices of Prosecuting Attorney, Recorder
and one Commissioner, The Convention
was organized by calling o. T. GuNNiNG to
the Chair, and appointing JAS. G. Cox Sec.
retary. The object of the Convention was
then stated by the President. On motion a
list of delegates was called, and some of the
townships were without delegates, and there
upon, on motion, the democrats from those
townships were authorized to cast the vote
of said townships.
On motion the candidates were required to
pledge themselves to abide the decision of
the Convention.
Jonathan Brine and s. V. Dodge were
named as candidates for the office of Record
er. Thereupon ballot was had and Jona-
than Brine received "a votes; S. V. Dodge
received 8. On motion Jonathan Brne's
nomination was declared unanimous.
Edward A. Bratton and John L. Ma ckey
were then presented for the nomination o
Prosecuting Attorney. John T, Mackey
withdrew, and Edward A. Bratton was then
nominated BY acclamation.
Stephen Darby, Of Jackson Township, and
John Bell, Of Richland Townshi p, were pro-
posed for the Office Of Commissioner. A
ballot was had and Stephen Darby receiyed
50 woes, and John Bel received 5 votes, and
thereupon Stephen Darby's nomination was
made unanimous.
Delegates were then appointed to the Rep
.resentative Convention to be held at Ham
den on the 9Th day of August. The fol-
lowing is list, there being two from each
Township:
ELK-Aex. Pearce and George Lantz.
RIcHLAND-A. N. Cozad and J. 6. Cox,
HARRlsoN--S -Saml C. Stanbrook and VIM
Clark,
EAGLE-0wens P. Clark and Jno D Wilk.
ihson.
JAcKsoN-L. Appleman and S. Darby.
SwAN-A. S. Fee and S. Aiban.
BRowN-W. Keeton and VIM. Fuller.
MAIIsoS-Morris Albaugh andA. Norris
KNox-Geo. Holdren and w. II. Black.
VlNToN- John Arebaugh and VIM. McGee.
WILKEsvlLLE-John McCarty and James
Duffie.
CLlNToN-T Thomas Mexican, ]. E. Ken
nedy.
On motion the democrats from Vinton
County, who are present at the Senatorial
Convention at Gallipolis on the 9th ofAug
are authorized to cast the vote of the County,
and the democrats from this County, present
at Portsmouth on the lst Friday in Septem-
Der next, are authorized to cast the vote OF
this County in the Judicial Convention.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered to
be published in the Macarthur Democrat.
On motion. adjourned.
o. T. CUNNING. Pres't.
J. G. Cox, Sec'y.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25

A GREAT DEMoNsTRArIoN--- Blacl
Republicans up in old Monroe County are tC
make a political demonstration on Thursday
The Spirit Of Democracy says oft:
A false face has been procured for one o.
the speakers, who is sougIy that horses won'
stand htched where he is.
All the soap in the market has been
procured; when that runs out, the speaker:
are to use he
The hotels have entered into arrangements
with one of our farmers for a supply of two
dozen roasting ears
The editor of the Herald is getting his
shirt-washed !
In short, norhing will be wanting to make
The arrangements perfect.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25

The total vote Of the State is several thou.
sand larger than was ever polled before in
the State.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-08-25
Robbery.

We understand tha, an old man bv the
name OF VIM. StUckman, living three miles
eaat Of Richmondale, Ross county, Ohio, was
robbed Of $500 in specie on the night of the
10th inst All the inmate of the house were
absent on that might attendinga party some
where in the neighboThood, except old Mr.,
Stockman, his wife and small child
About 10 o'clock three men, one Of them
rather large and the other two small but
heavy set entered the house. The old folks
had retired to bed but were aroused by the
noise made by the robbers when they entered,
and raised themselves up in the bed, when the
robbers rushed up TO them ard told them to
lay still or else they would kill them. The
old man in making efforts to get up was
knocked out of the bed on the floor, and
rolled himself under and lay quietly for fear
they would murder him outright. The old
lady succeeded in breaking from the grasp Of
one OF the men and escaping from the house.
But before she had time to give the alarm,
the robbers had broken open chest which
contained the money and made off with it
! The old man was quite feeble--being about
IS years Of sge, and therefore could make no
resistance. The loss is quite a serious one
TO him as he had been many years accu-
mulating the amount stolen The robbers
were not identified bat suspicion is pretty
strong against certain persons who had made
themselves acquainted with the locality Of
the house and knew that the old nan had
money by him.
p. S. Since writing the above we are in
formed that a man by the name of Thomas
Lusader, who was suspected Of being concern
ed in the robbery was arrested by Constable
Bell six miles below PiketOn on Monday last
and brought to Richmond, when on inlor-
nation derived from him, warrants were is
sued for the arrest of RObt. Trgg, Geo. Bal
| ly and w. Woodruff as being implicated in
the affair. They were to have hearing be-
fore ESQ. Mason of Jackson Up. in.ths coun-
ty, on Wednesday. jackson ErprfsS,
! ~--~~~-~~-~~~-~->~SSS~-~>--
The PlTTsBURG Posi- OUTroR DOUGLAS
The Pittsburg (Penn.) Post, which nomina-
ted President Buchanan for re election, has.
since the declination Of that gentleman to
be candidate, come out for Senator Doug
las. In the course of an article condemning
those papers which assailed the Administra-
ton, it says:
There appears 10 be more Of hatred to the
President than love for the man they would
make President in all this, which will fail TO
prove an effective element in the coming
struggle. Mr. Douglas must standor fall on
his own merits. We think he has enough to
carry him through, not only at Charleston,
but before the county. He is firmly seated
in the affections OF the people, he has rem
dered distinguished services to his country,
and stands to day one Of the foremost states
men of the nation. His nomination for the
Presidency would be tribute TO his great
ability and unwavering courage in the vindi-
cation OF Democratic truths--not because Of
disagreements with Mr.. Buchanan since his
advent to the Presidency.