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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
Pomeroy, July IS, 1852.
ROnd Notice.

NT0TICE is hereby given that there will be a
Y petition presented to the Trustees of Sails
bury township, at their meeting, on the 26th day
of August, 1852, at the Court House in Pomeroy,
for grant to make Township Road, as follows:
Commencing at the line between Samuel Stevens
and Caleb Cark's, runningin south western di-
rection eighty or ninety rods; passing through the
to intersect the public road leading from Harrison
vile to Pomeroy, ten or twelve rods from the
residence of John Gors uch.
iy224w PETITIONER.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05

A recent advance in the price of iron in
Wales, has turned attention 10 the rail man.
ufaclories in this country, and measures
have been taken by rolling mills which have
lor some lime boon lying idle.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
Saddle and Harness Manufactor

Saddle and Harness Mandatory.
GA Reid T. Brothers Building. GA
tAA COR. FRONT AND COURT SITS. fA
POmerOy, o.
VTNHE subscriber having recently removed his
i establishment, enlarged his store, and made
numerous additions to his stock, takes this meth
cd of informing his friends and the public gener-
ally that he is prepared to manufacture with neat
ness and dispatch any article in his line of bust
ness.
He also keeps constantly on hand, general
assortment of the following articles:
SADDLES, BRIDES, and HARNESS,
CARRIAGE and RIDDING WHIPS,
TRUNKS, VALISES, CARPET BAGS,
SATCHELS, &C., &c.
All of which he will sell CHEAP for CASH.
All work made to order, or purchased at this
Store, is warranted to be made of the
BEST MATERIAL, and in workman like man
ner
Call and examine for yourself, before purchas-
ing elsewhere. WIN. WALLACE.
aug 5-30tE
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
LEWIS S. NyE, Recorder.
Adopted June 20, 1852.
AN ORDINANCE to suppress and restrain house
of i'll fame.

AN ORDINANCE to suppress and restrain houses
of i'll fame.
SEC. 1. Be it ordained by the Town Council Of
the Town of Pomeroy, That any person or per-
sons who shall keep any brothel or house of i'll
fame in the town of Pomeroy, by keeping therein
any female person or persons for the purpose OF
prostitution, or suffer any such to resort thereto
for that purpose, or who shall knowingly let OF
lease any dwelling house or other building for
that purpose, of which he, she, or they have the
ownership, agency, or legal control, he. She or
they shall, on conviction thereof, be fined in any
sum not less than ten dollars, nor more than one
hundred dollars.
SEC 2. That all female persons who Shall re-
side in any brothel or house of i'll fame, resort
thereto for the purpose of prostitution, who shall
prostitute themselves, or use indecent or laSciv-
ous language, gesture, or behavior to eniice per-
sons therein for the purpose aforesaid, Shall, on
conviction thereof be fined i'll any sum not less
than one dollar nor more than twenty dollars.
SEC. 3. That any male person, OF the age OF
fourteen and upward, who shall reside in any such
brothe or house of i'll fame, or resort thereto fer
the purpose of aiding, assisting, abetting, er en-
couraging the owner or keeper of any such house
or the females who reside therein, or shall resort
thereto for the qualification of his lcwd and las
cvious practices, shall, on conviction thereof, be
fined in any sum not less than >one dollar nor
more than twenty dollars
SEC. 4. That any person convicted of any OF
the offences specified in this ordinance shall be
liable to Imprisonment in the jail of the county
until such fine be paid or until he or she shall
| be discharged by the Mayor, or in due course of
law. AARON MURDOCH, Mayor.
LEWIS S. NYE, Recorder
| Adopted June 20, 1859.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
SALT BARREI.s WANTED.

$500 Salt Barrels aie wanted Immediately
= at the MASON SALINES. The highest price
in Cash will be paid for good merchantable bar
rels. if delivered soon. Further information can
be obtained by addressing ga. WILLIAMS"
West Columbia, Mason county, Va.
iy 29-29tf. w. j. STEPHENS.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
AN ORDINANCE establishing The grades of Ger

AN ORDINANCE establishing the grades of GER
tain Streets
Be it ordained by the Town Council Of the
Town of Pomeroy, That the following grades be
and they aIc hereby established as the grades of
the streets mentioned, viz
Secoptbstreet, commencing at a stone at the N.
Z. conner Of the German Lutheran Church as the
base, the east end of the street to- be $40 foot
above the baSe thence to point opposite Syra-
more street, one foot above the base; thence to
intersection of Linn street, on a rock ITO feet
above ihc base; hence to point opposite the
west line Of lot No. ll9, 610 feet above the base
thence to a point opposite the centre of Court
street in the middle of Second, 9-l0 feet above
the baSo thence to The intersection of Mechanics
street 2 3j-l00 leot above the base. The re-
manning portion of Second street " be without
grade lor .ile present,
Mulberry street, commencing one foot above The
surface of the intersection of Null erry and second
street; thence to the surface of the west line of
lot No 1873; thence to the surface of the west line
of lot No, 1870; thence to point Two feet below
the surface on the east in irCnt OF lot No. Ia.
Mechanics street, commencing at the intersec-
ton of Second and Mechanics street, 0t he
grade established by this ordinance; thence on a
level to the run near lot No. 1853; thence TO the
west line of lot No. 7I3-elevating two feet
| The remaining portion of Mechanics street TO
remain ungraded for the present
Buttemut street. commencing at the ntersec-
ton of Front and Buternut streets, and running
half way to Second street, eevating two feet and
thence to Second street, depressing two feet. The
remaining portion of Buttenut street to remain fol
the present without grade.
Linn street, commencing at the intersection o
Linn and Fronts thence running to the pOin
established at the intersection of Linn and Secont
Stfeets
Sycamore Strt ct, commencing at the intersection
Of Sycamore and Front; thence running to Tx
point established in second street, opposite Syea
more
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
|DANIEL g. RATHBURN.
BANKERS AND BROKERS',

E.. POMEROY, OHlO.
NV OULD RESPECTFULLY inform the citi-
wv zens of this community and the public in
general, that they are now prepared to transact
the various branches pertaining to the business of
private Banking.
They will receive depoSites either on time or to
be repaid on call.
Will allow six per cent. interest on time depos-
its; and small rate of interest on current depos-
its where the account will warrant it.
Will discount time bills ornotes of hand
Furnish Exchange on the principal cities in the
United States or Europe.
Will give prompt attention to collections in all
parts of the United States where practicable.
And deal generally in Coin, Uncuuent No
ney, etc.
Drofice on Front street. in DR.. Knapp's build
ing
Pomcroy, May 49, 1S52.-n21tf
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s OC1FTgES.

& MASONIC.-r-Fcs1.cTey Ledge,
X%{NO. lG4,-Statel Meetings the Monday
~ \Evening, on orbelure the fullmoon in each
month. Hall in Murphys building, Second st.
49, 4. o. O. 4. NacF-li Lodge,
%s9gSSL No. lR7s-Meetings on every Friday
"-" Evening. Hall il Edwards building.
wssr ~ welfare Dis i&iOn, No. 0G, Sons
s2i of Temperance. Meetings every Saturday
S5SS@ Evening Hall in DeCamp'S building.
mwgg.w Salisbury Division No 292
l5,SS Sonsol empemnec--NIcetings ON Saturday
tssIS7i Evenings. Hall, Rice's building Middlcport
@sey.% Crystal FOunt Division No. 4
SSNas Sons and Daughters of Temperance meet
E5SsSs ings every Saturday afternoon al the Sons
Uoll in pnmprnV
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
LEWIS S. NYE, Recorder.
Adopted, June 20, 1852.

AN ORDINANCE for the prevention of certain
immoral practices.
1. Be it ordained by the Town Council of the
Town of Pomeroy, That if any person of the age
OF fourteen years and upward shall be found
on Sunday sporting, rioting, quarreling, hunting,
fishing, shooting, making a noise to the disturb
ance OF the citizens, at common labor (works of
necessity and charity excepted), he or she Shall,
on conviction, be fined in q sum not less than
fifty cents nor more than five dollars; provided
that nothing herein contained shall be construed
to prevent travellers from continuing their Jour
ney, watermen from landing their passengers, or
boats from being supplied with fuel
4 lhat II any person or persons shall at any
time interrupt or molest any religious society, oil
any member thereof, or any persons when met to-
gether for the purpose of worship, or the perform
ance OF any of the duties appertainng to them as
men bers of such religious society," the person or
persons so offending shall be fined in any sum
not eM e. ding twenty dollars a
D. INT II any person of the age of fourteen
years aud upward shall profanely curse and damn,
or prolanely swear by the name of God, of Jesus
ChIlst, or the Holy Ghost, each aud every person
so Offending shall be fined in a sum not exceed
ing one dollar, nor less than twenty five cents
for each offense.
4. That If anyJperron shall be found in the
street. or any other public place within the
Iown, intoxicated, or so much excited with ntox-
lcatlng drink as to excite and bring around him a
crowd OF persons, such person shall be deemed
gul!ty OF an immortality, and may be committed to
The jail or kept in custody, at the discretion of
The Mayor, until he shall become duly sober, and
shall be fined in any sum not exceeding five dol
lars. AARON MlJHDOCKe Mavor
LEWIS S. NYE. Recorder
Adopted, June 20, 1852.
AN ORDINANCE for the suppression Of .disor-
derly houses, and to prevent disturbances.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
0.OOO DOIInrs yVanted.

FsNHE above amount is due us from our former
patrons in Meigs county in small sums, Of
from 81, so to $40, and we hereby give notice ia
all concerned that they win oblige us very much
by paying promptly. You will soon be called
upon, and we do not desire to call more than once
r, T. VAN HORN.
pomerov Julv ih 1879. III I..
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
D. ;. NYE, HCCOTUtT.
Adopted June Goth, 1852.
AN ORDINANCE to regulate the sale end kcel

AN ORDINANCE 10 regulate INC sale @Hd keep
iag of Powder.
SEC. l. BE it ordained by the Town Council c
the Town Of Pomeroy, That all retailers Of pow
der within the corporation, shall first obtain
license from the Mayor, for which he shall charge
and receive for the use of the town. the sum o
one dollar per annum and fee of twenty five
cents. for issuing s. id license, each license to
cover but one place of sale.
SEC. ?. No perSt shall be allowed to keep
more than one keg of powder upon his premises
at he same time, and that only for immediate use
or re all purposes.
SEc s. No magazine for the purpose of keeping
powder, shall be erected nor allowed to remain
within the corporation of a less distance than two
hundred yards from any dwelling house or other
building, nor if without the corporation, at a less
distance than two bundled yards from. n.the line OF
the corporation.
SEC. i. Amy person vottng any of the above
provisions shall be fined in any sum not excee ling
ten nor less than one dollar, at the discretion of
the Mayor. AARON MURDOCH, Mayor
l.. S. NYE, Recorder
Adopted June Goth, 1852.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
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lob Work.

We are now ready to execute all kinds Of Job
Work with neatness and dispatch. We have just
received supply Of fine letter and cap paper
ivory-surface cards, and book ink, for job work.
Give us call.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
Notice

S hereby given, TO all persons interested, that
i the subscriber has been al pointed and quail
fed as administrator Of the estate of Van Sweren.
gen, late Of Meigs county, deceased.
July 28th, 1S62-29.Sw. JOHN BROWN.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
R. n. VAN HORN,

A TToRNEY and Counsellor at Law and So
IN l.citor IN ChOncery, will practice in the
Courts Of Meigs, Athens, Vinton, Jackson, and
Gallia counties. ,s
0fice--ot his residence, in Pcmeroy. jyl5-u
u Those persons having unsettled accounts
with us are requested 10 present the same asNon
as possible for adjustment, r. r. VAN HORN,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
AN ORDINANCE granting licenses and regu
lating Taverns.

AN ORDINANCE granting licenses and regu-
lating TavernS
SEC. ]. De it ordained by the Town Council of
the Town of PomcrCy, That no person shall he
permitted to keep tavern within the town with
out having obtained a license from the Mayor for
that purpose.
SEC. Q. That every application for license shall
be in writing, signed by the applicant, in which
shall be stated the place where the tavern is pro-
posed to he kept. And the applicant shall pro-
duce satisfactory evidence of his having given ten
days previous notice of his application, and the
time when application will he made, by publica-
ton in some newspaper published and in general
circulation in the town.
SEC. g. That when any ten or more reputable
frecholdeTs of the Town shall demonstrate in wr-
ting against the granting or renewal of any Ii
cense, stating therein the reason why, in their
opinion, such license ought not to be granted or
renewed, the Mayor may proceed to hear the cvi-
dence presented in favor Of and against the grant
ing of such license, and may, in his discretion,
grant or refuse such license provided that the
Mayor shall be satisfied that the notice required
by this ordinance has been given, that such Tav
ern would conduce to the public convenience,
that the applicant is provided with suitable ac-
commodations, and is a suitable person to keep
the same before he shall grant such license.
SEC. 4, That the Mayor shall, at the time Of
granting such license, fix the price thereof; which
shall not be more than twenty dollars, nor less
than two dollars for each year, which sum shall
be paid to the Treasurer Of the town, prior tqthc
issuing or said license.
SEC. 5. That nothing herein shall be construed
as authorizing any person licensed to keep atav-
ern to sell any spirituous or other Intoxicating
liquors.
SEC. 6. That the same proceedings shall be
had in case Of an application for renewal OF
license at the same place as in the year preceding,
aS on tho original application, except that no no
lice Of the iRtaade | application shall be neces-
sary.
SEc. I. The fees of the Mayor for iSsting gid
license shall be twenty-five cents.
SEC. 8. That if any licensed tavern-keeper shall
allow or permit any kind of rioting or reveling,
drunkenness or intoSitation, or gambling, in bis
or her house, or on his OF her premises, such tav-
ern keeper shall, for every such olfense be fined
in any sum not exceeding twenty dollars, nor less
than five dollars, to be recovered on complaint
before the Mayor in the name of the State ct
Ohio, for the use of the Town of Pomeroy. And
in case of conviction for either of the above Of
fences, the license of such tavern keeper shall
not be renewed for OF least one year thereafter.
| AARON MURDOCH, Mayor.
| L. s. NyE, Recorder,
| A6ontad Tun
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
CERTAIN BOTANICAL AGENT,

which In all diseases arrangements OF the female nme
distractions, difficulties, painful menstruaons, &c, has
effected cure This root is indigenous TO our so and found
out equal forms Of the compounds in the prepar
ton, which, whole Is the best remedy ever given TO
debitated female is sure, and the system will be restored
" health by its Use.
For the relief Of oil Sympathetic Diseases attendant peg
nancy: aays those distressing and painful troubles which
often both to married md unmarried females, and re-
cold 80
CONSUMPTION AND LIVER COMPLAINT, Bilious Dis.
eases, Inflammation If the Lungs Coughs Colds, HORSE.
g Spedts, Weakness &C., for all these diseases no
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
Notice,

A I my instance an attachm was issued on
n. the 25th day Of June, 1852, by Morris
Henry, Justice of the Peace of Chester tow l.
ship, Meigs county, Ohio, against the goods and
effects Of David Hoy an Pbsconding debtor.
jy22-2w J. V. SMITH.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
FASHIONABLE
Flu RNITURE AND CHAIRS
II. III. RARTV ETT.

Three doors above Edrards',
I S now offering for sale at the above stand
i large lot of Fashionable Furniture, Of his own
make, and Of Cincinnati manufacture.
His stock consists of the following: BUREAUS,
Tables, Wash and Light Stands, Book Gases,
Cribs and all other articles usually kept in a
Furniture Establishment.
In addition, he has large supply of
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
L. S. NYE, Recorder,
Adopted, June 20, 1852.

AN ORDINANCE granting licenses to Hawkers
and Pedlers.
SEC. 1. Be it ordained hy the Town Council OF
the Town Of Pomeroy, That before any person
Shall be permitted to ycnd merchandise other than
the products or manufactures of the State OF
Ohio, from any boat or wagon, or by conveying
his goods on horseback or on foot, within the
town. or on the river adjacent thereto, he or they
shall first obtain from the May. - - ease oi
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
ldUltl0n, ne mas a large supply OF
0MH "A /" ~ q

of a superior quality.
In the Bedstead department, he can suit
the most fastdous, both as. to price and quality.
AS there has been an old prejudice against the
wood screw (of the old plan) he would here state
that he has new and improved machine which
he warrants to give satisfaction.
All the above articles will be sold at the LOW =
EST PRICES
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
TU"NWNGo

He is also prepared to do all kinds of Turning,
from humming top to columns for State House
and having recently fitted up a Planning Ma
chime, he is now ready to do planning at all
times.
UNDERTAKINGS.
In addition to the above business, he is also
prepared to make C0FFINS of every quality
upon the shortest notice.
aug b-90tf
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
AN ORDINANCE providing for the draining and

filing up OF lots and side walks.
SEC. |. Be it ordained by thu Town Council Of
the Town Of Pomeroy, That tie owner Of any lot
or lots on which is standing water, or which is
below the surface Of the surrounding grounds,
or on which the water does not drain uif freeIy,
but percolates through the grounl and exposes
the river bank or other grounds to injury, may be
required by resolution of Council to fill up or
drain such lot or lots, in the manner and within
the time prescribed by Council.
SEC q That whenever the Town Council Lhall
have, by ordinance, fixed the grade of any street,
the owner of any lot or lots adjoining thereto,
may, by resolution Of Council, lie required to ad-
Just the grade of the sidewalk to the established
grade of the street. under the direction Of the
Street Commissioner, either by ming up or re-
moving earth, as may be required for that pur-
nose, and within the time prescribed by tie COun-
ell.
SEC. 3. II shall be the duty of the Rct ordc
INN, diaely on the massage of the resolutions con-
tcnplated in this ordinance to cause notice there
of to be given in some newspaper published IN
the town for four successive weeks, or to cause
personal service of a copy of such resolution up
on each owner of lots, CT his her, or Their legal
agent or attorney npOn which. or adjoining which
such improvement is required 10 he made, and
such labor expended.
Sec. A. That N case the owner or owners OF
such lot or lots shall refuse or neglect 70 comply
with the requirements Of such resolution within
the time therein specified it shall be the duty OF
the Street Commissioner to cause the same to be
done at the expense Of the town, aud the amount
of money so expended shall be dent due to the
town from the owner or ownets OF such lot OF
lots, and, moreover, shall be lien on such lop Jr
lots from the time Of the adoption of such reSo-
luton. AARON M NDOth, Mayor.
l.. S. NYE, Recorder.
Adopted, June 20, 1852.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
Administrators Sale.

The "SaICm Baptist Association "
Will meet with the Canaan Church on Friday
before the fourth Sunday in August, being the
goth day of the month. The Introductory ser,
mon will be preached by Rev. Horace Parsons
at 10 o'clock, A. M. of said day.
jy16 WIN. McABOY, Sec'y Ex Gem.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05

Abel ChaSe's Estate.
NJ Office is hereby given that the subscribers
v have been appointed and qualified as ex-
ecutors on the estate of Abel Chase, late of Rut-
land, Meigs county, deceased
Dated t Rutland, this 18th day of July, 1852.
ROYAL CHASE,
jy22-3w ARTHUR MERRILL.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
Ordinances of the Town of POmeroy

AN ORDINANCE regulating the meetings of the
! Town Council of Pomeroy, and for other pur-
| poses.
! 1. Be it ordained BY the Town Council of the
Town of Pomeroy, That the meetings of the
Town Council shall be held on the first Monday
of every month, at A o'clock, p. NJ, and at such
other times as may be designated at any regular
meeting and any member failing to attend shall
pay fine of fifty cents, unless he shall give an
excuse satisfactory to the Council
| 2. That at the meeting next after the members
of the Town Council shall be qualified to act o
Marshal, three Deputy MarShals, and Treasurer
shall be elected by ballot, and the amount of Sc
curty to be gwen by each shall be determined
3. 1t shall be the duty of the Trea urer to
collect all taxes levied by the Town Council,
other than the levy required to be certified 10 the
County Auditor; and he shall receive therefor,
five per centum on the amount collected
a. 1t shall be the duty Of the Marshal, and of
the Deputy MarshalS, to see that all the ordi-
nances made to preserve peace, quiet, and good
order in the Town are observed; and for this pur-
pose, either the Marshal or Deputy Marshas may
Immediately arres,, without process, any person
or persons who shall, IN their presence, violate
any such ordinance, and forthwith take any such
person or persons before the Mayor, or some JUS
tice of the Peace of the county for trial.
AARON MURDOCH, Mayor.
| TRwIS NvE Raohr1or
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05

AN ORDINANCE for the suppression Of .disor-
derly houses, and to prevent disturbances.
SEo. l. DC Il ordained by the Town Council Of
tho Town Of Pomeroy, That il any person shall
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
A THOUSAND NAMES

pamphet All broken down, deblitaed constitutions from
the effect OF mercury will find the bracng power Of this a
Gle to not Immediately and the poisonous mineral eradcned
from the system.
The % distinct properties which compose this article, mani
fest themselves particularly In the application Of the
pound for the distressing class of complaints which head
This paragraph For centuries there has been used In the
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-05
CANCERS, FEVER SORES, SCROFULA,

SWELLED JOINTS, HARD TUMUKS, and SPINAI!
AFFECTIONS this Medicine has and curing the loJrst
cases. no aced piM those complaints amp other,
hesitate 10 try this edeine as cure pW cERTAISLY re-
suit from its use, there being Medicine before the
lcOrLd is equal. Cal on Agents aud get Pamphlet.