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Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31
A Ghost Story.

Much gossip has been occasionsd at Weston
super. Mare BY ghost story. John Clark, a
gardener, living in u small house near the in
liant school, declares that his family, and two la.
boring uisn lodging at his house, were all in
bed few nights since, when between eleven
and twelve o'clock, strange noises were heard
by oil VI them, resembling the rattling o! chair.
and tables. SC. The noise having subsidized, the
inmates of the house, with tho exception OF
Clark, went to sleep. Clark states that he was
wide awake, and heard footsteps coming up the
stairs, and presently a man entered the room,
and coming up to the bed side, placed his hand.
on Clark's face, drew down his arms, and gra, p.
ed him very tightly by his two arms.
He held him in this position for a short pc
riod, when the hands Of the nocturnal visitor
appeared to get gradually smaller, till they be
came as ,mall as young chld's. when his hole
relaxed, and he disappeared. Clark said i; ap-
peared to lie man about five feet six inches il
height, with very black curly hair, and rsihe
stout; that when he was holding him he place
his face very near his, and that he :elt his brea
very hot, as were also his hands. Clark say
he tried to speak and move, but had no powt
TO do either, but Immediately HE visitor lett l.
jumped up in bed and gave an alarm. He ws
terribly frightened, and could not close his eye.
He got up and went TO work on Monday Inort
,ing but such was the effect Of the shock he re
ceived that he became very i'll, and was obligd
10 leave his work and go to bed.
On Thursday he told his tale to man namd
Trip, who lived in the same house previous
to Clark's occupying it, and from Tripp he rt-
ceived the cheering assurance that he must en-
pext frequent visits from this UNIV welcoms CUES,
as during the three years hs had lived in TN
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31
P0stmasters and Publishers.

We give below an extract Of letter from the
Postmaster General, in answer 10 = letter Of
inquiry whether pos,mas.ers have the priv vilego
Of franking letters continuing q remittance for
subscri iption. - Louisville Journal.
All postmasters whose compensation does nos
exceed $500 ayear are privileged 10 send and
receive, free, oil letters written by themselves,
and all written communications on their 0un
private business, not weighing over half an
ounce.
Postmesters who have tho privilege Of frank.
ing these private communications can frank let.
fers TO publishers Of newspapers, covering money
for riptions, or the names Of subscribers.
as agent for the publisher, and his agency will
be presumed from the fact thut he franks them.
NATHAN X. HALL,
Postmaster General
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31

A FonrUNArE EDIroR.-The editor oil the
Ai, ocnte. published at Bath, being abou. to
start on rambls in search of health and vgur,
bo'h Of body and mind, and subscriber. for tho
Advocate, briefly announces the fact 10 his
readers, and then adds:
During our absence, our paper will not suf-
fer, but, on the contrary, will be much better
ed. Our better half, who has been pronounced
by competen. judge the smarter man Of tho
two, will have Jurisdiction over It's columns.
She 10 q s.aunch democrat, and decidedly OPP
posed to tho new innovation on female costume;
and our only fear is, that when we return our
readers will insist upon our going aRan.n
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31
Written for the Western Union.
WHEN FIRST WE MET.

1Y wM. Z. sToRER.
When first met those melting eyes,
That beam with love, and look so kind,
The calmness OF cerulean skies
Seemed stadowed DER that heart and mind.
When first saw that loving glance
On me SO kind and sweetly turning,
II seemed the shadow Of trance
Of memory's echo, softly burning.
When first met those sparkling eyes,
With rosy tinged and tempting lips,
Oh, what emotions did arise
From that pure fount oflove to sip.
The throbbings Of that gentle heart
Are pure pulsations Of the soul;
It's ebbs, and flows liie's Joys impart,
As dew drops play in sweet carol.
When first we met at ewes low hush,
Midst pleasant aow'tets We did stroll;
! saw the tinge, thy cheek 10 blush,
In mantles o'er, it gently stole.
Oh yes, ! now remember well,
To me you gave a lovely token,
And when those eyes upon me fell,
You said, loves chain should ne'er be broken.
Oh yes, will remember now,
With faultering voice you gave that rose,
And wreathed it nicely round my brow,
So like pure love il softly glows.
Twas by the kindness of your heart,
traced in each and every move,
That won me by your guileiess art,
10 seek that bosom's Purest love.
With fortunes smiles we met ag lin,
10 pledge our vows oflove forever;
No mole our hearts are rent in twain,
No more from thee, bright gem, Pll sever.
(Memphis, No., July 90, 1851.
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RAILROAD NEWS.

We had the pleasure Of the company Of Col
Stewart, in our office on Monday last, OH hi
way to Marion county. He is enjoying better
health than when we last saw him. He is il
fine spirits about the prospects of the Road
Clinton, CALDWELL Carroll, Grundy, and Liv
ingstOn counties, at the western terminus, an,
Marion at the eastern will vote for taking stool
on the first Monday in August. The western
counties mentioned, will each vote for or ugains
subscribing $25, 900; and, as there is the great
est enthusiasm prevailing amongst the people
there 10 no doubt Of their taking stock BY larg,
Imsjorities. Marion voes for or against sub.
scribing 100000. Thi. il the only county a.
long the entire route that mas mai Tested an un
favorable and ungenerous pirt towards the en-
Iterpri.s. Should this large and densely popu
lated county. with lis great wealth, refuse /
take this stock, the road ought never 10 touc
her selfish territory. And il it were not fo
Hannibal, tho probability is, that it never woult
II 10 pity that Hannibal is in such a county,
The next Legislature should attach it to NOR
oongenial atmosphere, where its spirit may b.
duly fostered, and i:s energy appreciated.
Col, Stewart will canvass Marion thoro ugh
ly before the election, end if any man can 10y
the interesting matter before that people. III,
"old Wagon Horse" can do il ia the brown
order.
Should all the western counties take stock =
and nothing to the contrary 10 believed-th'
road 10 safe beyond doubt. So Marion camo
prevent The work from going ahead, while al h'
SANE time she might greatly assist in the nsh
enterprise. We understand that less than Bloo,
900 will reach the State aid. The five oounls'
alluded to, will take $l25 900; leaving 1925, ,O)(
to "play upon" independent Of Marion's we
The road 10 bound to be made.
A competent engineer will TO ready to re-
view the route in short time, preparatory t.
grading the road Bloomington Gazette.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31

The RAILRoAp.--Ws neglected to notice at
tho proper time that public meeting was re
Gently held in this place, at which committee
was appointed to address a letter to the Hon.
Henry S. Ceyer, inviting him to make tour
along the proposed line OF the Hannibal and
St. Joseph Railroad, prior to his going to
Washington to enter upon his duties as United
States Senator. The meeting did not doubt
that Mr.. Geyer would be, from personal 90.
syrya,ion, so favorably impressed with the
character Of the country through which the
proposed railroad 10 to run, as to induce him to
exert all the energies Of hia great mind, to OBJ
tain grant of land from Congress to old in
constructing it. The com'ni,tee wos also di-
rected to address q similar letter Of invitation
to Senator Atchison.
The same meeting appointed Messn, w. Y
and Henry Slack, James Conner aud VIM o.
Samuel to canvass this county, prior to the An
su.t election, in favor of the proposed sub
scrip,ion by the County Court of 1876 600 'e
the capital stock of the Hannibal and st, Jo-
seph Railroad. - Grand Rirer Chronicle,
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The ARr OF FLyISG.- A French journal has
a letter from Madrid giving All account Of sue
cessiul experiment with y new apparatus Tor
flying. The flyer was Il Miss Juanita Perez,
who though rather fat and corpnlent, moved
through the air, BY the help Of winds with grea.
eas and rapdi,y. She wa' advertised to fly
a distance Of above 200 feet, rising in the air
above 600, but exceeded tie programme both
in height and distance. No description of the
structure Of the wings is given. They have
spread Of some fifteen feet, are fastened by lig-
ainents Of great hex'bility, and arranged so us
to move with great rapidly; they make noise
like a wind mill. The astonishment Of Mad
rid at so novela phenomenon is described as
immense.
A Mr.. Thomas Darville, al Paris, also an
nounoes that he has invented complete appa-
ra,us for flying, and that he proposes to exhib-
lit it in the Champ de Mars in the course Of the
present month, when he will fly from the Mil
i.ary School to Challiot. He will be sccompa-
MED by his two sons, one oft"enly two and
the other Of seventeen years. The preparation
of three sets Of wings has delayed the exhibi-
uon until now. The inventor has tried his ap-
para,us privately, with complete success, hav-
ing hown across the Seine with it at o'clock
in the morning. His wings have spread OF
10 .eet, and by their help the flyer can move up
and down in the air with all the facility OF a
swallow, skimming along near the ground or
mounting upright to the sky at his pleasure
n. Y. Tribune.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31
AN ORDIN ANCE

To repeal an ordlnane enid tan ordinance antndaiory
to an ordinance untitled ordinance REBUILDING me
market house, market, aud mark,irs," approved
June i6, 1851
:, Be i ordained BY the City Council of the City Of
Hannibal, as follows:
SIC. That all ordinance entitled az ordinance a.
mandatory 10 an ordinance regulating Market House,
Markets aud Marketing, approved June l6. 1851, be
and the same is hereby repealed
SIC. ?. This ordinance to be in force from and al
ter IFS publication.
Approved July 81, 1851. .
WM. p. HARRISON, Mayor.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31
The Union Pledge,

AZ IL is now evident that q serious and con
certsd effort 10 to be made, TO renew the slavery
egltation in connection with the next Presiden.
Hal campaign we remind our rsaders that soon
ai Ter The passage Of the compromise measures,
q number Of the most distinguished men in
uongress Of both parties signed and published
a~rit.en pledge that they would not support.
fr the office Of President, Vice President, Sen.
abr, or Representative in Congress, or rs a
Infmber Of any State Legislature, any man, of
whatever party. "who is NOT knopn 10 be opposed
10 the disturbance Of the settlement aforesaid"
end TO The renewal IN any form Of agitation up.
"a the subject Of slavery" AT The head of the
Ist stands the name Of Henry Clay. Whoever
therefore hopes for the support of the Sage of
Ahlund," must clear up all doubts about his
opinions on this subject. Hs mus, be knopn to
be opposed to renewed agitation. This 10 the
true ground to which both the Wing and Dem.
ocratir parties should come at once. The pledge
is in he following words, and should be ear.
nestll subscribed by every pa:rio. Of whatever
party
1.-THE UNION PLEDGE.
TfS undersigned, Members of the XXXlst
Congess Of the United States. believing that
renewal Of sectional controversy on the subject
OF Slsery would be both dangerous to the Un-
ion AM destructive Of it, Objects and seeing no
mode " which such controversy can be pvoi-
Ided, except by a strict adherence to the SETTLE
MESr hereof effected by the Compromise, de-
clare tler intention to maintain tho said settle.
ment inv violate. and 10 resist all attempts to re.
peal or alter the acts aforesaid, unless by tho
general consent of the friends Of the measures,
md to iemedy such evils (if any as time and
experience may develop.
And for the purpose Vt making this resolution
ffec'ual, they further declare that they will not
I'uppor! for the office Of Presidet or Vice Pres.
'den:, or Senator, or Representative in Con-
gress, or as a Member Of a State Legislature.
any man Of whatever party, who is not known
to be opposed to the disturbance of the settle
ment aforesaid, and to the renewal in any form
Of apitatinn unnn iha suhiect of Slaxerv.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31

~ We understand that on Saturday evening asst
quite serious aAray occurred at Madison, in us
county between two blacksmihs, one named faTrili
and the other Fulcher-in which knives and cuhi
were used. The result was, that Ferrlll was badly
cut with knife in several different places, and ful.
cher eyed several severe wounds on tie head and
other parts of the body from club The matter to
undergo legal invest igation. Mercury.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31

To preven, Horse, being teased by flies
Take two or three small hanGsfull OF walnut
leaves, upon which pour two or three quarts Of
cold water; let it infnse one night, and then
pour the whole EEK, morning into tsa-ketlle;
let it boil for quarter Of an hour; when cold
i, will be fit for use. No more is required than
to moi.,en a sponge, and before the horse gets
out Of the stable let those parts which are most
Irritable be smeared over with the liquor-viz;
between and upon the ears, the neck, the flank,
SO. No. only the lady or gentleman who ri:es
out for pleasure will derive benefit from tho
walnut leaves thus prepared, but the coachman,
the WAGNER, and all others who use horses du-
ring the hot months.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31

There are al this time two hundred and thirteen con-
vcts in the Missouri Penitentiary.a larger number,
we undstsnd than has before been eon6nedth're
al one time.-Paris Mercury.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31

A SERIOUS AccIDENr.-A little girl in her
third year, daughter Of Mr.. john Bennett, was
accidentally killed while at play in the Court
House at Bowling Green, on Sunday the 18Th.
She had gone to the Court House to play with
some children older than herself. They were,
it appears, at play about the Judges old stand,
that had been taken down TO give place 10
new one; the stand by some cause, was turned
over, striking the deceased upon the top oi the
head, crushing the skull, which caused instans
death. Two VI three others were caught be-
meath the stand, bu, escaped without injury
Louisiana Record.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31

70. A very severe storm of wind and rain visited
this section OF country Thursday night last, which
proved very destructive to the crops Many helds OF
Oats not vet harvested were leveed with the ground,
and much Of the more forward aud promising corn
was greatly damaged BY being blown down and much
of it broken of.-Paris Mercury.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31

Lay il down asa ruls-Nsvsr to smile, nor
in apy wsy show approval or merriment, Nany
trait IN . child which you should not wish to
grow with it. growth and strengthen with its
strength.
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COL. STEWART

viii address the people at tho following pla-
ce', .. the times below specified, on the sub
Ject Of the Hannibal and ST. Jo'eph Rail Road.
A general attendance Of the people is desired,
as books will 10 opened fVr subscriptions:
Shelbyville, Thursday, 7th August;
Bethel. Friday, Sth
Bloomington. Monday llth
Florslta, Tuesday 18th
A. Dales, Thursday l4th
Bloomington Gazette.
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MONTPELIER, W., July %.

MONTPELIEN, VT, July 90
The Democratic State Convention nominated
o. day the Hon. T. p. Rsdfsld for Governor,
and after adopting strong resolutions against the
Fugitive Slave Law, adjourned.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31
AN ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE
TO dmsj ordinance entitled 'an ordiDc rsguid-
ng The ndrksi house, markets and marketing, approrei
NGy2I 1851"
BE IT ordained by the City Council Of the City Of
Hannibal as follows, to- s
SEC. !. None oil the Articles mentioned in the fifteenth
Section Of the ordinance of which this is amendatory
brought within the corp crate limits, within market
hours, aud intended for sale shall be sold offered for
sale until they taken TO the market and there ex
posed for sale until market hours are over.
SIC ,. The 10th Section oi the ordinance Of which
this ordnance is amendatory, is HEREBY repealed.
SIC. 3. This ordinance 10 be in force from and af-
ter it, publication
Approved July 81, 1851.
WM. p. HARRISON, Mayor {. II.
"a SrR,NGER.--On Wednesday last, a sranger came
TO Saunion, foot. evidently much demened, though
quite well, dressed in neat suit of white summer
clothing but shoes much worn-is about so years of
age His name, from letters in his possession, from
ldaughter, is McHAnD II. TURNER, the daughters ame
ELIZA nrTH, and the letters post marked Paris, Mo-,
and Florida, Mo. He has also letters from the Thri
Auditor III Washington, in relation 10 Revou-
tion or land claim. lie confined in the county
jail day or two, but has since been admitted into the
Asylum. His insanity seems TO be Of long standing,
ugh he is gentle and submissive II is supposed his
insanity origna ed about religion, as that subject
he very wild, thinking himself 10 be the Son OF God
NJ isso"ri papers will please copy.-Sauton (va)
I Sectatvr.
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WESTERN u MON.
ofricE ON BIRD STREET, BETWEEN FIRST AND MAIN.
TERMS OF THE WESTERN UNION.
IN ADVANCE, Sl so
If not paid within Six Months, o. 90
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

The following are the rates Of Advertising in the
Hannibal papers:
ADvERrisING.-On square, Of l2 lines or less, one
insertion, one dollar each subsequent insertion %
cents Cards not exceeding six lines, per year, So.
One square per year, without alteration, $lO;one fourth
ot a column, $i5; half a column, $50; whole col.
umn $50.
All notices, except marriages and deaths, will be
charged as advertisements.
Attached To- the "WEsrERN UNIoS' office is all ex-
tellent BOOK AND JOB OFFICE, where all Job,
Book, Pamphlet, Card, and other Printing, is executed
withneatness and dispatch. on favorable terms.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-07-31

desperate character from The penal colonies,
where he had passed many years as q trans
ported convict.
Calaveras chronicle., 1851-12-20

~ AFTEMPT AT MURDER.-A French
man, whose name we have not learned,
attempted to murder Mr.. Allen, of
the Hartford Mining Company, on Sun
day last, at San Andres. The two mad
beencamping together, when some dis
agreement arose relative to repairing
tlleir house for the winter, upon which
the Frencbman drew a knife and cut
Mr. Allen from the chin to the back of
1he neck. Heimmediately surrendered
himself to the authorities, and on exam
nation aEerrod thar it was his intention
TO- have killed Allen, as he first drew
revolver upon him. The Frenchman
was admitted to bail in two thousand
dollars
Calaveras chronicle., 1851-12-20
A HI. HoescIlner s. Co,
Wholesale MERCHANTS.


American street, near Market, Stockton.
MTOULD respectfully Inform the public
wv and their friends that they keep con-
stantly on hand the largest assortment of
goods suitable for the mining trade As
they receive most of their goods direct from
the States, they will be enabled to sell at
as low prices as any house in Stockton.
Just received, per " Challenge" {. Tele-
graph" and other late arrivals, the follow
ing desirable goods, viz:
25 bbls Orange Co. butter, in 16-lb kegs,
100 10 and 5-gal kegs old Monon. Whiskey,
200 tins cheese,
25 casks hams,
1000 lbs celebrated Westphalia hams,
80 pipes claret,
4 g old Scheidam gin,
5-8th casks French cognac, assorted
brand,
500 hf and qr-bags Chile flour,
505-gal kegs pickles,
20 casks crushed sugar,
And a,great variety Of other goods too nu-
merouA to mention. d1S If
Calaveras chronicle., 1851-12-20
MAGNOLIA HOUSE. j. c,

- MORRIS, Formerly of Charleston,
s. CD Proprietor, Channel street, PENN
sula, Stockton.-The attention Of the pub
lie is respectfully called to the above well
known, long established, and favorite
House. In it all the comforts of home are
to be found At the table, every delicacy
of the season is spread. At the bar, only
the best of wines, liquors, and cigars are
occasions.
Mr. Morris has united with him in bust
ness Mr. ORLANDO WARE, who has had
long experience in this line.
Attached to this house is fine stable,
for the accommodation of the animals of
travellers. d13 I'm
Calaveras chronicle., 1851-12-20

MIDDLE BkR.-The village at this
place Is improving with wonderful ra-
pidity. Two months ago there were
scarcely fifty persons there. Now, there
are over three hundred, the majority
doing remarkably well. The old flat,
on which recently stood Mr.. Hands
store has been prOspected and fonnd to
be very rich. Il is already entirely Ia
ken up in claims which are being wor-
ked with vigor. The great number OF
quartz veins in this vicinity, the numer-
Gus tnnnel companies now in operation
and being organized to work into the
rich hills around the Bar, will no doubt
make this one of the most permanent
mining locations in the county, while
the splendid new bridge Of Messrs. Nc
Kinney, Hougtaling & Co., with the
new stage road just opened from this
place to Sacramento, will bring such an
amount of travel this way as to render
Middle Bar quite busy community.
Calaveras chronicle., 1851-12-20

may have complied with the provisions
of the seventh section, or of the indi-
gent sick who may be the objects of
state charity.
Sec. l9. ltshall be lawful for the col
lector of the port Of Stockton to send
all sick and disabled seamen to the state
hospital upon such terms and under such
rules and regulations as shall be agreed
upon between the collector and the
trustees.
Sec. 90. All directors, managers or
any other person interested with any
circus, theatre, or exhibition of any
kind, open to the public of the city Of
Stockton, shall pay in coin to the treas-
urer of the hospital, for each and every
representation, the sum of five dolIarse
and for every public and subscription
ball or concert, and all lectures and
public exhibitions of any kind, the sum
OF ten dollars shall be paid in like man
ner. The mayor Of the city shall pro
hlbit all entertainments or diversions
herein named, unless the applicant shall
first exhibit to him the receipt for said
tax, signed by the treasurer Of the hos
pital.
Sec. 81, From and after the ;Sassage
of this act the comptroller of state Is
hereby authorized and required to all-
dit and issue his warrants upon the
treasurer of the state in favor Of the
president of the board of trustees Of
the state hospital, countersigned by the
treasurer thereof quarterly, the nett
proceeds of all sums of moneys which
may be allowed and paid into the state
treasury arising from the one-fourth of
the total amount of taxes which may
accrue nett to the state treasury from
licenses for gambling and sales at pub
llc auction p; Provided said one-fourth
shall not exceed the sum OF twenty
thousand dollars.
Sec. %. The comptroller of state is
hereby required to audit and issue his
warrants upon the treasurer of state in
favor of the president of the board of
trustees of the state hospital, counter
signed by the treasurer thereof, payable
out OF any money not otherwise appro-
prlated out of the general fund, the
sum of fifteen thousand dollars, pay able
quarterly during the first year.
Sec. 2S. All charges, fees, fines or
penalties collected by virtue of the fore
going provisions OF this act, shall bs,
wholly for the use and benefit of the.
state hospital, and shall be applied to.
no other purpose whatever.
Sec. "a. The Legislature shall have
power to alter or amend this act when
ever the same by them may be deemed
proper.
JOHN BIGLER,
Speaker of the Assembly
DAVID C. BRODERICK,
President of the Senate.
Approved April 80, 1851.
JNO. McDOUGAL.
Office Of Secretary of State,
VALLEJO, April 80, 1851.
hereby certify that the foregoing is
true copy of an original Act now on file in
this Office. w. VAN VOORHEES,.
octIo Secretary Of State