It", Democrat I have- sworn upsri the Altar of God, eternal hostility to every form ofTyranny over the Blind of Man." Thomas Jcflbrson II. WEBB, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. folHHibia OFFICE OF THE DEMOCRAT orrosiTB St. Paul's Giiuncit, Wain-si TERMS : The COT. UMBIJ1 DEMOORJlTwill bt published every Saturday morning, al TWO DOLLARS per annum payablt half yearly in advance, or Tivo Dollart Z'.-?.. t..,'. .-v.,....,...-. ....;..-.. . . . . , No subscription will be taken for a shorlci neriml thmi rAv mnnlhsifnnr ntui ilisrnn. tinuance permitted, until all arrearages are uiar.nurgsut square will be conspicuously inserted al iyit uuuut jvr trie jnai inrcc iioc; iicia 'Ftnrnliimflnp rents fnr mem xnhse. - . . -. , J y " . 71'euf nsertion. C7Vi liberal discount made to those who anverhse. oy tlieycars LETTERS addressed on bttsitiess,must be post paid. POETRYo Til E LAST WISH. QTlie celebrated Wilson, the oinithologim requeued tint lie might bo buried neai soma sunny spot. Thin wish i expressed the following lities. Tliu name of ihat author is unknown to in. . In some wild forest shade, Under tome spreading oak.or waving pine, Or old lni, festooned with the gadding vine, Let mo be Inid. In this dim lonely grot, No fnot intrnsivo will diatorb my dust; Uut o'ei me songs of tho wild birds stial Iiuim, Gliening the p..- - Not amid charnel stones, Or coffins dark, mid thick with sncicn mould, With tattered psl,,and fringe of cankerei' gold, j May rest my bones; But let the dewy rose. The snowdrop and the vielei, lend per fume Above the spot where, in my grass tomb, 1 take lopose. Year after year, Within the silver birch tree o'er nv hung. The chirping wren shall rtir her callow young. - And ever at tho purple dawn of day The lurk shall chant a pealing song above, And the shrill quail shall pipe har hymn of lovo When eve grows dim and gray. The blackbird and the thrush, The goldon oiiole, shall (lit around, And waken, with a mellow gush of sound, The forest' solemn hush. Hilda from the distant sen Shall sometimes hither flock on tnowy wings, All soar above my dust in airy rings, Singing a dirge to me, C UTTING RETO RT. A learned clergyman in Maine was ac coated in the following manner by an illiter ate preacher, who despised education 'Sir, you have been lo college, I sup pose.' Yes. sir.' was the renlv. '1 am lhnnkful,'iejoiiied tho former,' that the Lord has opened my mouth lo pi each without anv IcarnilUl.' 'A similar event,' replied the latter, 'look place in Balaam's lime; but such things are t - r i iMiiwAifa t It a nrfliijrtl rlav ' J IdID Ultui I BlilU 111 v hkvhi uh i Truth, crushed to earth, shall rise again, The eternal years of God are here; But error, wounded, writhes ivith pain, And dies among ite worehippera. The moon shed forth hersilvery licht The atari in glory crowned the night. Perched on i rail: that same old coon. I'Iiub mournfully sung to hiinielf this tune wet out oi trie way, we're all unlucky aaa, sad is tho fate of old Kentucky. Fled are his hopes of late so briehl. His. suit has sunk in endless night, In might tho Democrats are risinc. And tho way they poke him is surprising; ueioutoi tho way wq'ro. all unlucky f We're in a terrible poke with Old Ken lucky. Their banners ar floatinxr in (he air. Proudly Young Hickory's name they bear. I'rom lull and rak their shouts arise. He sung.as the tears itreamod from his eyes Uet out the wsy we're all un!uky, We'll go to pot with Old Kentucky. His song went forth upon the csle. A deep toned, inournful death like wail; lie seemed as if with grief he'd choke, And sadly sung, as ho thought of Polk: Wet out of the way, we're ill unlucky. H'll poke to death pur old Kentucky. lie poked down his snout, so sad and criin As he onco more thought of Hickory Jim, ' I ween his legs he graceful poked his tail. And he sung, at he poked in his hole.from the rail Oh, its nitt cum arout, we're all un lucky; The People.wpn'l gojar Old Kentucky -iook a nEA,o.M, said a western nerro one day to a field hand over the fence in die adjoining lot, 'look a-hea, d'yo sue dai tall ires down darl Yss, Jim, I dors.' ivir i ..-,. ,cwr lore tomor: iiiv, tode beny top.' Wat was you srter, Jim!' I wg arter a coon an' wen I'd chas'd i in clear out to loihlrr vrnd nb ital loners' limb, I hearn aumfltt' diop. What you ies 'twas, Sam! D'yer gib'm up! 'Twai lis foolish nigga! Eyah! E-vh! Like to broke my nsck been limpin' bout eber incu! .1 . mm A PORTRAIT. Al the door of the saloon Serena met me She wore a while parland in herlidit brown hair and, at the sight of her.vanished every ilark thought. Ah huw.charming was sin not, this evening, in the light, white dress, with her friendly blue eves, her pure brow, and the heavenly smile on her lips! Had I but had the power lo paint her at this moment! As every ilowei has its moment of perfect beauty, so has a human being moments in which his highest and loveliest life blooms forth in which he appears what he actually is; what he is in the pth of God's intentions. These fleetine rovelations for there is nothing abiding on the earth these aie that which the gen uine artist seeks lo lay hold of;and there fore it is unjust to say of a successful por trait, especially that of an intellectual per- son, that it is Uniterm!. DEATH. When the veil of death has been drawn between us and the objects of our love and regard, how quick sigl.ted do we become to thoir menu, and how bitterly do we then remember words or looks of unkind ness which have escaped us in our inter course with lliem How careful should such thoughts render us in the fulfilment of these offices of affection which it mar be in our power to perform! for who van tell how soon the moment may arrive when lepentance cannot be followed by repars lionf 'Hallo! Bill!' exclaimed a huge paw lo an acquaintance who was riding in the W hie procession, 'what are yoo doing among them Whigs?' Calling his friend up to the wagon, he whispered, 'keep shady Sam, I'm spnng ing a ride, and gelling b dollar to bool. . JUgisttr. SENATORIAL, CONFEREE CONVENTION. The Senatorial Conferees for the Senato rial uistrioi composed or Unlumbia and Luzerne counties, met at the house of John R Dean m Wilkesbarre, on the 18lh of Sept, 1844, pursuant to previous agreement and two setts of Conferees appearing from Columbia county, an informal meetintr was organized to decide the claims of Conferees to seats in tho Convention. Present. Henry Seiberl and Andrew tiedfoid from Luzerne, Henry Webb, George Morn's and Valentino Best, Isaac Welsh, from Columbia After examining the claims of the parties to seals, the undisputed Conferees from Luzerne cou.ity, Messrs. Sybert and Bed ford.dccided that Henry Webb and Georec Moms be admitted to seals in this Con vention Wheieunon on motion HENRY SYBERT was appoinlod Pro sideiu. and HENRY WEBB, Secretary On motion tho Convention proceeded lo ballot for a person to be placed in nomina lion lor Senator . B Messrs Svbert and Bedford havine voted mxiy successive ballon for Andrew Beau nont, and Messrs Webb and Morris fivo mcccssive ballots for George P Steel, once Giba Bennet, seventeen for Francis L Bowman, and thirty seven for Hendrick B Wright, the convention adjourned. Oct. 10. Tho Convention met pursuant adjourument, and on motion renowed ihe ballotting, for a Senatorial candidiato, .Messrs- Sybert and Bedford voted twenty one successive ballots for Andrew Beaumont, and Messrs. Webb, and Mor- ris twenty one for Henderick B Wright. When on motion, tho Convention ad- jnurr.ed until two o'clock P, M. 3 o clock P. M. Thu Convention as The following letter was received from lie Hon. Henderick B. Wright, and on notion of Mr. Webb, was ordeied to be en- red on the minutes of the proceedings. Wilkbs Barre, Sept. 10,1841. Gentleman : I have learnod tint or. eaterdav. mv name was hillnllml. in ilu- Senatorial Conference, for the nomination for Senator fur this district. Tlii wat 'Innn without mv nnnnnt or xnnrnhatinn At there could be no state of things that could induce me to accept oi trie nomination if conferred up in .me. Th'ni ra ginile nen who would bo (Uttered wi h the nomina ion 4nd who would, il elected represent the ltrirt ahlv. from amiinc lliem. I tm.it vnu v - ( - j will make a selection and be go.nl enough lo leave ray name out. If no.iiinated I o in not consent to be a candidate. Verv truly Youis. HENDERICK B. WRIGHT. Messrs. Seiberl, Bedford, Webb ami Morris. Senatorial Confeeres now in Confer ente. On motion the Convention then proceed ed to ballot for a Senatorial candidate, and Messrs. Sybert, and Bedford, gavo twenty two ballotts for Andrew Beaumont, and Messrs. Webb, and Morris, twenty two ballotts for Coorge P. Steel. On motion the Convention adjournoil to half past seven o'clook the next morning. Sept. 20. The Convention assembled pursuant to rejournment, mid on motion proceeded to ballot for a Senatorial Can didate- Messrs. Sybert and Bedford, gave three successive ballots for Andrew Beaumont. Mcsers. Webb and Morris, navo three sue cessive ballots for George P. Steel, when a motion being made by Mr. Sybert to adjourn sine die, Ihe ayes and nays being called by Mr. Webb, it was decided in the negative as follows Yeas- Messrs Sybert and Bedford. Nays Messrs, Webb end Morris. On motion the convention adjourned to 0 o'clock P. M. 6 o'clock P. M. The Convention met ournmnt lo adjournment, and on motion proceeded to ballot for a Senatorial candid ate. Messrs. Sybert and Bedford, gave two successive ballots for Andrew Beaumont, and Messrs. Webb and Mortis, two for George P.kSleel, when,on motion, adjourn! led until to morrow uiorninu at 0 o'clock. Sept. 21 Met pursuant to adjournment, inu on motion nrncem nil In hi n for n Senatorial Candidate, Metsrs. Sybert and Bedford, voted for ntlrew Boaumont, and Messrs. Webb and Morris votod for Georue ri n. , ... P i . oicei, wncn a motion being mauo by Mr. Svbert to ailinurn sine die. the vra and nays were called by Mr. Webb, ami docided in tho negative as follows. Yeas Messrs. Sybert and Bedford. Nays Messrs. Webb and AL.rris. On motion ilin n.iivn,,:.. ,t... ..I: , . "mull muii iiuiuuril ed to 2 o'clock P M. 2 o clock P. At. Tli nn.i pursuant to adjournment; and the followin. beinu received from Mr. . i - - Ml. VUIIVCUHUII IIICI w - - ..it. wmt,,, WdSUlliUIUU to bo entered upon minutes. , y ilkks Uahrh Sept. 21st 1814. To Ilnnru tVnl.u n m .... ii V, ' v,culu ' . morns, Ueiirv Svbert ami Amlrm. n...ir....i r? V, ' ........... L,(if(U,IDlJP oenaiuiial ConferA fr i.,u ""-UIB Ullll Columbia county, now in Convciuiun -a- viikc8 Uarie. Gentleman 1 Ik,vp IniriinI I hot m vn Hilt lilt name Ids been used in your conlerenc.e.ai. a candidate Inr riniiiinnllnn i C.,,iin. i.. "UUMIIUIIUII UU'ldlUI Ul this Sanatoria) diairini' I ... - tianr- to tho LmiVerence; and lo my friends; foi tho honor I have received at their hand but not heini' dnsimna nf ,,,..,... i respectfully ask my namo lo bo withdrawi iiuui nir-.ncr support. itespeciliilly Yours; GEORGE P. STEEL 1 he Convention: tlmn ami,, ,,r., i lo ballot for a Senatorial Messrs. Sybert and nRilfnr.l! .,. succeasivo ballots for Andrew Beaumnn-, and Mcsirs Webb ami for William S. Russiand fiiiu fur Lurrance " A motion was then made by Mr. Svben to adjourn sine die, and the yeas and nay adimirn tutu Ho am il.. ..A .i . oeing called by Mr. Webb, wasderi.l.d in tlie negative as lullowg. Keas .Messrs bybert and Bedford. Nays Messrs Webb and Morris. A motion wag llien made bv Mr. fl.l .n . 1 1 . . n :l n ... .. 1. . aa r. .11 miiiiurn nil III V O f OCK. A. .Al ftl'lllniiilii.r 23 and was decided in the negative as ful lows: Yeas Mbsrm JT'ebb and Morris. Nays Mesnr Sybert and Bedford. At litis stage of the pioceedings Hi-nn from the ConvenTioTrandr"gim;the" ToUoTv ing a their reason for un lining. ilki'.suaiki:. Sept 21. 1814 Mefsrs II Wbdu & G. W Morris. Saiialori.il Conferees of Columbia connu now in Conference (Jpntlrinpn Wc Iimva 3l Innnili fnimil i necessary lo withdraw ourclvea from ilu- oenaioriai .ynriiereuco vc are imiuecu ii . ,.. r ur . , take this course, from no disre?pei;i to tlx Damocrarv of Columtn.i eoniitv or her in lorests, but ben.iuso we find it impossible in oany out successfully the instructions b wn en we are iioumi rim Mnnut.ir i conceded to Luzerne couiiiy, and alihongli you have suggested iiidivnltiuld in this conn iv wno. as eann nates, won o nni imi ui . merit and receive the support of the Demo critic party, anil it seems that our Uounix Convention have deemed it a matter of then own direction, to add to our right of Sena tor, the choice of the candidate Our instrucnon8 are, therefore, impera live, and as tho assent of Columbia coiiutv to those instructions, h pointedly refused we respecllully withdraw Iroin the Lo-iler ence Respectfully Yours, HENRY SEYHERT. ANDREW BEDFORD. After Afcssrs Svbert and Bedford hail urillnlrdMn frum IliA ftniivniillni, ORrl ff-'. ilORRIS was appointed President1 1 ho lollowing letter was received Iroin Francis I.. Rowman. and ordered lo be en lerwd upon the journal- YV IL1CKSB VRUE, Sept i 1 , 1H 1-1 Tn the Dpinocr.nu-. Senatorial Cnnlrtrep.. now in nession at 'ilkesbarie Gentlemen Having understood that mj name has been brought beforo you, lor th nomination cf Senator of this District, per inn me to withdraw it.ihanking you for tin- nunor contcrreu upon me Yours I ruly, P. L. BOFMAN. itn mnlinn. lhr rnnvnnlinn ftinn nrnnnprt ed to ballot! fur a Sena'orial candidate, am1 GEN. WILLIAM S. ROSS. of Wlkesbarre, was declared duly nominal ed as id democratic candidate tor Senator, frnm lliA k-tpnnlnriul iliRlriptlrnmnniipfl nf lit. Counties of Luzerne and i Columbia. When on motion it was ?..ni.rfTlmt finn fll.I.I I 1 S ROSS, of Luzerno County, be commend od lo tho Democracy of this Senatorial district, as the regular Democratic candidate ana emitted, oy tno usages ol me patty nir ins mum, iiiics"vi laiemn, anil smci democratic principles to their united and I heartvsunnort. jicjuivcu i uai iiid iiruccDunm DB ts Oil MM.... !!.. L- -!-- ed by Ihe officers, and publithed in the uemccratio papers ol this Senatorial On Irict. G ROUGE If. MORRIS. Pt. Attest HENnv 'eiid, Secretary mi reuow citizens, vou have t ie lion heloicyou, of the Senatorial finnf. n . . enco Convention, and t now hBnnmn. , ,l, , ,... , , duty to present you, the reasons that have nfluenced our course as a portion of .hat body. 1., ,.,,,:. ,i . III ncccplins tllU nnnn nlmmi . admonished, that .,n ' ' ,i , 1, ":. . tro to defem bn " Z. Z ' ' 7"" MM r-n -.-.. . .. ' your inier- tation ormv friends, if vou see est, ihe removal of tho seat of Jum! ,L u... . " W.y0M Bloomsbnrrr. ,vu , , ..:... , event, can it be made a. " Z 'other obioct. Al.. ...... . Z ' -U....BIUI iciiuuicuiY doubtful friend in the Senate of the Slate. uj,u,i uur (iavinf no ,:r: M m,m be , - a tmiH 1 1, - t . l-Zerne. w had no . arB1 V I , u. ,, , . """ io be dependod upon as favorable lo our lnlrol MM.- -. . - . 110 vonierees ol Luzerne pre rented but one man, and adhered to him wilh singular pertinncitv. Thai was il.. name of Andrew ,,M0' 4iit,llu ... iii tonally, we could have no objections; bu- u, Wr Uj,u Wl0 auuieci of Jur removal question, entirely onnuaml m wui'5' u , entirniv mi.. i ... "ur interest, and onininns ofi ..i published and reiterated unon thi, n,.o l"l'7 now recognized by ihe Democrat!, i. winch we knew could not bo appro d in ihi- DiBiriet. At pposed to the Tariff, ii would have bee. ..uum inive ueei r'uh " 'o have indulged in anr ovneri I. ...... irr ... r ' '-.... n e were satisfied that ho was NO iu-.UUVAL MAN Indeed, his utisii.li. menu are strong and avowed for those wh, "iionnly oppose us. We knew he wa, "t n friend of the Tariff of '42. withom Inch even prosperity u a i - -U1IH will, such convictions we have done wha was our duty, am) j,, t5cl a(.corllance wi "e ngh.s of Ihe regularly ron.lituled dele tes. I hat u we have nominaied t our canilid,)te. In Iiim vou may pj,., I'liplicii cnnfiilence. He will re your un onvrumUing friend, and lis has the abihh to aJvocale your interest on the (luor of th Senate. In conclusion ivr will biv i .... " rtmj Him I Kiulii not have presentsd to vou the nami of a man, who has more decided, warme- uve irienus, than lien. Rors, and that n needs but the united action of the friends ol the real interests of the District to eleo him by a tremendous majority. That soct wn no ma result, we have no doubt. Wp uvb dune- our duly. Now do your. HENRY WEBB, GEORGE W.MORRIS. Senatoiial Conferees. WiLKESBArtrtc, Sept. 21, 1841. William S. Roys : Sir Your nam Gen having been meolioncd in Conferee Con- enlion as a Democratic Candidate for Sen nor from this District, we are desirous of learning your views in relation to certain questions, in whieh ihe people of this Sen. atonal Disirict feel deeply interested. We herelnro tal:e the liberty of askinir vou whether you will accept the nomination hould it be tendered you, and should vm, be elected, whether you are in fvor of a piutectivu iHriff, end whether vou are in favor of ihe Removal of the Seal of Justice in Onlumbifi couruv from n,;iu j ....... uii.ihu Qloouisburjr;. Yours Respectfully, HENRY WEBB, GEORGE W. MORBir Democratic Conferees from. Calamhl r, " " ' uouniy. WiLKESBARttE, Sept: 21, 1844 Weesrs. H. Wkbb & G. V. Monms. Gentlemen Yours of this day, statins that as Democratic Conferees of Columbi - i . . . county, (my name having been mentioned a candidate for Senator of thi, rn.tn.A is a candidate for Senator of this Disirini ( you ure uusirong oi learning my views in . ,, . . ' -- in relnttor. to certain questions, "ir, which Ihe peoplo of this Senaloriul District feel dee ly interesieu, I will answer distinctly and candidly )uui uevcrui ruquines, not wttli a view to my election, but under a conviction tha, it is the doty of a candidate, who comou be.1 -re persuaded tha, its accom.l.ishmeniH- olSl ZlZPa nOW Would llnnnnil . Isnlllpll , .. . . "6"' "'". nrn bskku ins op ntons. unenuivoiMlluP1' .. .. . H . . " quiT0M"JfiK4 " ress ins views, so that na fe ow cilirii- I ,:.... ,. .. . .mA. i ' 7 "" "'Cm a'lU i w "'j i.uinc naving oeen oe ore my e ow . . ' XI.. .,... i. , , r . .. 'prev,0UB 10 U'8 Uoun,' Convention. -001 D? my wn re1u! but u the .otic I proper lo candidate, " 1 c0"nt to be a o.. " w Vr ,0. lalm 11,8 T" w ' ,e UMl ul '' abiIi"- Your second enquiry with regard to my settled question in Ponna. I,an8wer bJ' saying-thal.I have been, j -"e Hutu uci. ii. am now, moat docidily in favor of a i'fi iifi ituuj. iiinni iinoiifiiai .. r. r p,Mliw lari(r, ; - - ' " "5 ' ' !" -f b" moueraie ano lair protection la nut "lanufacturers; and to prevent ihe r Ihnincr ,r., u.. - - . 1 r'".-u vy excessive lorcign im P0110" le great capftaltai of Europe; "d.en,blln8 ".'"" to mstdin lheinselvC9 at ??!??"rMnt -nploymwi to iiruy lauours, .iistead of the nau P "( lw Eastern Continent. P r mo icuiuvai oi me seat ot v' wmiiiuw tuiimv. nut hPinrr n resident of that county; but acquainted with "Bvugr.pincai situation; 1 should resllr tnioK me present location, was rather o'n he border of the line, and that it would b an act of justice and of groat accomodation' to the neonle.to havn ii , Miiifiurtrl In 1 1 1 ...... . burg; being about the eentre of ihe territory ui me jiopmaiion. l hliould ...trv.ore n elected, use mv best eudeav itirs to accomplish that object. All of which I . . ... iui,uunv AUumit lot your consideration. Your.(fec. WILLIAM S.ROSS. SENATOR. Iu another column will be found the pro eedlnL'8 Of tlin Spnslnrl.il O t l' I .. V I? l . wuiiicicos I1CIU u v UKesbarre, last week at which ..,,. I5N. WILLIAM ROSS f ilkesbarre,. was numinated-jis r. t'en. Koss, has been lono- 'uiown as a firm and consiBiani l)gmnn; Born in Wilkesbarre, where he has resided ui nis me, mr more than ten years Asso :ia;e Judue of that eouniv nvipnsii.. engaged in business transactions and al- Uiougli a zealous and active politician yet lie is unni versallv beloved ami by all in fact, he is without an enemy.and uun .hi mi. oiner quaiincaiions, he w uncoinnromisiiif? REMOVA T. mam . o t kj i on his letter published in to days paper will show. Such is tho mm ihe Conferees havo presented lo vou. Not by the requtist of those who know him oi n nenner seeKs nor deolines office Let M, then who want an hnnmi :.. ,4, an hi he henate, sustain htm. Let all ilmsn ,, wish to have their own inturestn looked after by their senator, instead nf ,i, little brief authority leposed in him, io ad. vance ins own personal interest vote for him, & he will be elected 'by.anoverwhel- "mj; i.iBjuiiiy, ttPThe Danville faction riar (. come denperale since tho ben. Ross, and now openly proclaim their iutention of bribing tho Eleclora of Columbia counly.to vote ojpinst him. Valentine Best, on Wednesday. last, on his return from U'llkes-hurp," nuhliclv -sserted that 'WE AlE NOW GO, ING TO LEAVE OUR COATS AT HOME AND TAKE OUR PURSC ALONG. FROM NOW TILL TIIC ELECTION." W..I inn (rie,,.., ,.r lemoval be bouclit to lercst? Will the Eleci county countennnrn to publicly decJare tht their voles can ba oou&nt ,ior money ? No! No! !hev will nnl T. . ihe UjnviUe faction spent thoussnda lo do feat the Removal ticket. Inn ih.., .i . , " - - ...wy V.IDII UUUU it Becretlv: Now ihei- ki.h.. , their ictention of bribing the electors, tlr were preparec lor lliem lo do it secret but not thus ontnlv !Fn tfnru nrnnn., - I ; - "viw mviuic ror t ie same cheating game no.wBii pracllted by them two veais nun in nn.,.,;n... i ,1, o" ' "t iii;, iu VIJ Ulll UOt exaeel llini- .i.nuM I - c ., . '" . Purcl,ae tho voters like cattle in i j -. iiunai in mo r no mtrKei. wh" do . "S r""y -. .. f, 'I!1 .'" ",0 ma" In there an Elector in this oountv who will thus publicly insinuate that theynjclobfj po, cham-il? Wo cannot Relieve there is one. No, not one. -Then let every one who has a spark of nunor in ins uosom. avoid hlni, as the.y would a viper of ihe most poisonous kind, and ens' their votes for il i,. i- rr i .. . . : . : !' " , "S"" '"V"131 !" Z ' ""P" 1 P'Jnci, 1