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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
Nebrasrka TERRITORY.

Westward the star of Empire works its way"
Another territory is about to be added to
the Uniled States, by the organization Of a
local government and the election Of DEL
egale to Congress. The people Of the ter
rilory Of Nebraska, feeling that their inter-
esls would be better attended TO, if repre-
senled in the Congress Of the United States,
have determined, We understand, 10 elect a
delegate, probably in lime 10 take his sea,
in thesnex. House Of Representatives.
We have, for, some tine, anticipated ,ha,
This would be done. The settlers have been
anxious that territorial government should
be extended over them. Their population
is increasing, and if the lndiun lille 10 q
portion Of the land on our borders was ex.
,inguished, or the Indians themselves incor.
porporaied into the Union as citizens, there
ought TO be no difficulty in arranging the
boundaries Of the new territory. But whether
The Indians are embraced or not, there is
territory enough, belonging 10 the United
States, TO susloin large population. Much
Of il is the fines, land anywherelo be found,
and all that is necessary 10 secure It's early
settlement is 10 have the requisite survey
made, and the pre-emplion guaranteed.
As 10 some Of The Indian tribes, many Of
those who compose them are already better
prepared to exercise The rights Of citizen.
ship Than the Mcxicans. They are educated
own large farms, are wealthy, and under
sand the theory Of goyernmen, quite as well
nc MI, No
one can object TO their immediate admission
as citizens, If they should desire to give up
their primitive forms Of government, for one
which will embrace protection TO the whole
population. .f ,..s.r
PrecedenIs are not wanting for this action
Of the people of new territory. The frs,
official notice of the organization Of Ter
ritory in Minnesota, was The appearance OF
a delegate 10 Congress, asking admission 10
seat in the House.
New Mexico and Utah elected delegates
10 Congress, before any action of Congress
was had in relation TO those territories, and
the delegates were received. So We pre-.
sumo il will be with Nebraska territory, il
the people should determine upon the elec-
lion Of delegate. There is no stopping
this rush Of people 10 the West, and Con-
gress would be acting wise part if they
should a, an early day, provide for the pro-
lection of the Indians in Nebraska territory
-guaran,ying TO them their rights in the
lands owned by them, if they should deler-
mine lie identify themselves as the citizens
of The Union, or make provision for the pur-
chase Of so much Of the soil as they may
desire 10 alienale.-St. Louis Republican.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
Does Iohn Mutt Live Here,

The following amusing story of cele-
bra,ed practical joker Of Bos,on--Munho
Mackay, is told in The New York Dutch.
man:
One cold, raw, November night, in the
year 18-, the wind blew as though ilwould
blow down old Fanueil Hall, and the rain
fell in such torrents that Bunker Hill was
nearly washed away. The sky was as
black as "alI around my hat" and the air
was compounded of that delightful mixture
OF frost and moisture, in which there is
enough Of The later 10 open the pores, while
the former goes directly TO the heart. In
The midst of this rumbling of The elements,
tall figure might be seen winding steadily
along through narrow streets and lonely al
eys, shod with pair of fshennan's boots,
and enveloped in huge peajackel, for in.
deed rubbers and Mackinloshes were un-
known in ihose days, until /. halted under
the window Of lonely cottage, at some dis
tance from The town, and, The family having
been sometime in bed, knocked violently al
the door. Al first, his rude summons was
unanswered; but, after repeated thumps, o
bedroom window was thrown up, and voice
demanded who was lhere2
spray, sir" said Mackuy, for il was he,
will you be kind enough 10 tell me if a
person named Mutt resides in this neighbor'
hood2"
ITO be sure he does" replied the voice
from the window, che lives here"
81 am glad Of ihai!" said Mackay, "Gol
the night is very stormy, and have some-
thing of great importance 10 communicate
10 him."
"Of grea, importance, did you say?
know Of nothing important that can con-
Germ me at this hour Of the night; but what
ever il is. lei us hear il. am the person
you want"
"Speak little louder, il you please,'
said NJ ,"I am somewhat deaf, and the spout
makes such a noise. Did you say your name
was Nuul"
"Cer.ainly did; and wish you would
hasten to communicate whatever you have
10 say, for have nothing on but my shir
and nighlcap, and the wind is whisiline
through me, nation cold" @ -eta
"Have you got an unclo in Boston-child
less and very old--wonh len thousand dol
lars?" 5l GsaM p ,s Mf .l ..l i
At this question, long-pointed, white
night.cap was thrust out of the window; ant
in an instant, together with the shirt-colla
,ha, followed, il was completely saturated
with rain. c
t"What did you say about an uncle, ant
ZEN thousand dollarsq There is my uncl'
Wheeler is very old, and very nchi bu
what about hint"
10, nothing as yet, ,il ! am ceriuin
my man. There may be greni many Mutt
here. !. Is John Mutt ven,as
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
A sharp TRANSACTION.

During the session Of fCongress just closed
bill was passed granting double pay 10 the
officers and crew Of our Pacific squadron, in
consideration of The vastly increased expen'
ses ,ha, they were subjected TO in lha. re-,
eion. A short time since, The United States
sloop. .or.war, Vincennes, arrived a' New
York, and all hands were paid Oft. Bn! a
levy was mude upon the officers and crew,
10 the amour, OF four thousand dollars, and
,ha, sum was actually retained from them
by Locofoco, for The benefi, Of cer'ain
Locoloco al Washington, on theground that
j. was by his efficient labors that the law
was passedby Congress. This is the ,allesl
specimen oil plumber that has YET come 10
light, One Lieutenant SAID ,ha, his assess
rnenl was siziy dollars, and the amount as
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
Experience of n Diver.

John Fl. Green, diver employed ifI as.
sistng TO ruise the steamer Atlantic, furnishes
The Buffalo Commercial some interesting in
formation concerning The experience Of
diver, from which we extract the following:
The marine armor consists Of per-
fec,y air.tgh, lndia-rubber dress, topped by
a copper helmet, with clear, thick plate Of
glass in front. Thepipes which supply and
exhaust the air, lead from the top OF this
helmet. The pumping requires much labor
--lour and sometimes six men being EN-.
ployed upon it al the same time, and COM
PEELED 10 work hard a, that. great pres
sure Of air is experienced by the diver upon
his lungs, equal TO rs lbs. 10 the inch, and
very few individuals could bear j. for any
length OF time. When first going into the
dress, the sensation of oppression is very
overcoming, but passes off in great meas
ure after entering the water. When depth
of ten feet is reached in the descent, the
dress becomes entirely empted Of air, and
collapsed to the body, causing pressure all
over the diver equal TO ihs helt Of ten
pound weight, excepting as 10 the head,
which is protected by the copper helmet
The difficulty in breathing now becomes
great; painful sensations are experienced by
the diver; The jaws becoming dislended, and
tho head seemingly splitting. This coniin-
ues until after descending another ten or
Twelve feet, when the pain is relieved, the
diver feels comfortable, and experiences no
further inconvenience, When about sixty
Teet helov the snrlnee hundreds or The la.
gi,imale Inhabitants Of the water surrounded
the diver, Dibblng a, their strange visitor as
though he were food for the fishes After
reaching 75 feet, all is perfectly dark--a
black, impene,rable darkness=-and an elec.
,ric flame plays around The inside Of the
helmet, caused by the Fiction Of the pump.
Al about one hundred and sixty fecI, the wa
ter is very cold, being in the present season
within four or five degrees Of freezing"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
The Duke Of We1llngtOn--sEHis In.
come Habits. &c.

The late Duke Of Wellington held an I'M
mense income duringli;e. As Commander
in.Chief, the Duke was entitled TO draw
something over eighty dollars day, or
about $50 900 annually, and an Co'onel Of
the Grenader Guards, he was entitled 10
nearly $4,000 year more. He drew O pan.
sion OF nearly $4,000 annually, and was
in possession Of properly given him by the
British nation, 10 the amount Of G700, 900,
or nearly $3,50o,000. The pension will
continue TO be paid TO the Dukes TWO mex,
male heirs, who also inher, his large esiaies
and his tile; but most Of his offices and
emo!umen,s are 10 be scrambled for by ihe
nobility and others; and rich prizes they
will be for the disposal Of the ministry. ss Z
The new Duke, al the time Of his fathers
death was al Frankfort, whence he was i'm
medately summoned. lie has hitherto
b b'rne the title of Marquis of Douro, and IN.
Ill the last election he enjoyed sea, in The
House of Commons as member for Nor.
wich. He is 45 years Of age, and bears a
considerable, although moi a striking resem-
bance 10 his father. He has never taken
any prominen, part in public affairs, nor Is
he likely 10 do so. The Duke second son,
Lord Charles Wellesley, was with him a,
The time Of his death. He is Al years Of
age, and has sea, in the House Of Com.
mons as member for South Hampshire.
The la,e Dukes personal habits were ex.
tremoly temperate, If not absicmious. He
slep, little, whether from old milit'ry nsso-
cialons or heal,h's sake, used hard mat.
lrass and camp bed. He appeared TO avoid
display in his dress, equipage and astond-
ants, preferrng horse exercise 10 the state
and luxury Of a carriage, and even when
increasing weakness rendered il q task Of
some difficulty to ss erect upon horseback,
day after day he was still 10 be seen ambling
slowly down 10 the House oil Lords, touch.
ing his hat TO the crowds assembled round
the entrance TO catch glimpse Of the vet
eran warrior His household was said 10
be model Of good order and good manage
menl. He incurred no debts: punclual and
precise in all his dealings, he was always
just, and frequently, though privately, gen.
erous. His Waterloo banquels, which for
many years drew around him his surviving
companions in arms in his las, glorious
field, were the only exceptions to his usual
indifference TO display. On these occasions
only The massive services ofplate AMI prico+
less china, pictures, statutes and all the o.hs
er favors, honors and presents, which had
been conferred upon him by the sovereigns
of Europe, were not inappropriately dis
played.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09

vest FIVE acres for hundred bushels Of In
dian Corn, when tina, quantity nigh. surely
be grown on two acres7 o yes, but--, Blu.
whatp-Ol | don't believe in whtewashing
ioresl trees, and putting stone walls in NOR
tar. Pm none Of your GENTLEMEN farmers
II have to make my farm. support me, In
stead Of my business supporting IT, And
so The hard pressed culliva.or slides off into
a fog Of his own raising, and perseveres in
averaging twenty bushels or less than A.on
of grass 10 arabic acre, mainly because he
is mentally 100 sluggish and unenlerprisng
TO move out Of the iog.,ro, ways Of his
grandfather"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
sessed and collected from the common sail
ors was abouC twelve doIltrs each.

sessed and collected from the common sail
ors was aboue twelve doIlrr, each.
When the knowledge Of this infamous
transaction was brought home 10 Mr.. Ken
nedy, The Secretary Of the Navy, he was in
dignan,, and imm dialely scnl for the agent
who had paid off the hands and transacted
this business. lie told him what he thought
Of its character, and ordered him TO repay
the entire amount he had retained 10 the
sailors. As To The officers who had subml-
ted 10 the shave, they mus. take care Of them.
selves; bur .,he poor sailors should moi he
thus robbed for tho benefit of political
blood-suoker. ta#
Here is fine exhibition Of Locoioeo pat.
riotism, and love for the poor sailors Mr..
Kennedy is entitled TO tho thanks Of honest'
men Of oil honest men Of all parties for his
prompt and efficioni interference. He will
no, be forgotten by The men he has thus pro-
tected.--O. S. Jour. "f w h
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09

And they were bad words,l am sure.
sold his mother; but you are forgiven; Sc
now bring me some coal lrom5ihe box
George looked al The face ofhis wife, anc
as he met the tender gaze of her mild eyes
now turned TO him, he felt,heiears rise in
his own. He rose up, and Pnsling money
into her hands he said:
'There are my weeks wages. Come
come, hold out both hands, for you have mol
got all yet. Lay it out for lhalbest, as you
always do. | hope this will bea beginning
Of better doings on my part. and happier
days on yours. ,-A 81
George told his wife, alier 1k children
we're gone to bed, that when sen 'ghal
the pence Of the poor could dofe';'iFa kH|'p'
ing up fine house, and dressing olf the
landlords wife and daughters, and when he
though, of his own hard.worEing, uncom-
planning Susan. and his children in want,
and almost in rags, while he was sitting
drinking, night after night, destroying his
health and strength, he was SO struck with
sorrow and shame, thar he seem to come to
himself at last He determined from thai
hour, never again to put the intoxicating
glass 10 his lips. aafaH Hs
More Than a year afterwards, on Sunday
afternoon, as Mrs. Crowder of the Punch
Bosol, was walking with her daughters TO
The tea gar lens, they were overaken by a
violent shower Of rain. and had become at
least half drcnched, when they entered a
comfortable looking house, distinguished by
its comforts and tdyness from all Others
near it. lis good nalured mistress and her
Two girls did all they could 10 Try and wipe
away the rain drops and mud splashes from
the ladies' fine silk gowns, all draggled and
soiled, and to repair as far as possible
every mischief done TO their dresses and
persons. 'sH4
When all had been done that could be
done, and as Miss Lucy said, they began to
look themselves again. Mrs. Crowder, who
was loing in huge arm chair, and anu,
sing herself by stare at every one and
everything in the room, suddenly started
forward and addressing herself 10 the mas
ter of The house, whose Bible and whose
face had just caught her eye, why my
ROOu man, we arc UIu licuueS hho" you'
face, Pm certain; still there is some change
in you, though | can not say exactly what
il is.'
Il used to be in ragged clothes and out Of
heal,h,' said George Manly, smiling, now
thank God, ! am comfortably clad, and in
excellent health
But how is it, said Mrs. Crbwder, shat
we never catch sight OF you now?'
Madam said he, 'l'm sure wish you
we'll; nay, have reason,o thank you; for
words Of yours frs, opened my eyes to my
own foolish and wicked course. My wife
and children were half naked and half
starved, only this time last year. Look at
them, if you please, now--lor sweet, con-
tented looks and decen. clothes, iii match
them with any mans wife and children
And now, madam, III tell you, as you told a
friend Of yours one day last year-',is
FOOLS FENCE that has done all this for u.s.
The FOOLS pencet-I ough. ratherto say the
pence earned by homes, industry, and spen,
so that we can ask The blessings Of God up.
on the pence.'
Mr.. Crowder never recovered the custom.
er she had lost.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
The Present system OF Farming.

In the editorial columns Of The New York
Tribune, we find the following prac.lcal
paragraph which we could wish was read by
every farmer. |. says:
"One with two hundred acres will say,
when pressed to do bener,''O, CAN'T AZ
FORD 10 drain and subsoil, and buy manure
or phospha,es, and TO pu, my land into The
bes. condition; | haven't the means 'Bul
my good Sirl don'i you understand that you
could turn off more produce from FIFTY
acres, thoroughly cultivated, Than you DO
from your whole Two hundredP We'll,
perhaps | might Then why no. sell
enough OF your arabic land 10 pay for put
Ting lhe residue 10 the highest condiiionY---
Cant You realize that IL is sheer, ruinous
WASTE 70 fence, plow, plant, ,iil and har.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09

Il am the mani" said the voice in the
night-cap. There is no mistake. There
is not q man for twenty miles round with
the name Of Mutt but me; and besides my
Christian name is Joha; and have an un-
ele in Boston,"
By this time the. whole back and sleeve
Of The shirt were on, of the window, the
,assel al the end ofthe white night. cap nearly
touched the green palings in front OF the
house; and, had there been lighl enough to
have seen, painter might have caugh. an
attitude Of straining anxiety, and face, or
rather TWO faces. for by this lime there was
q female peering over Nuts shoulder, beam.
ing with the anticipation Of good fortune 70
con. 4 sssd n ias 4as 81
~WeIl," said Mackay, very deliberately,
III suppose may venture 10 speak out; but
mind, If there is any mistake, you cannot
say, i, was my fault"
mo. certainly mott" cried two voices
from the window. g a
"You say your name is John Mutt, do
you!" ,-.a.D...-,., s
81 do"
"Well, ihen, all nave 70 say is, may tHe
devil crack you." ''aj 2a ta.,'@. -
The TWO headsawers drawn in like light
ming from the rain; and, as the window was
slammed down with violence that bespoke
ruge and disappointment, loud horse.laugh
rose upon The wind, and The lover Of pruc.
,ical jokes turned on his heels TO trudge
homeward through the mist, as the good wo-
man inside was going in search Of the linder-
box, 10 enable her to hunt dry chemises,
shirts and night-caps.
This story was many years afterwards
done into verse, after the manner of Cole.
man the Younger, by clever studens Of
Harvard University. but all that ! remem-
Der of the poetry, are the Two concluding
lines:
"And if your name be certainly John. Mutt,
Why, then, the devil crack youP' I'd
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
'aH THE TELEGRAPH.p
Labor is w orship.
ITERMs. or SuRSCRIpTION.
BY FRANCES s. oscoop.

by FRANCES s. osGooD, ~ ,. g.
Laboraye est orare.-To Labor is to Pray
Pause not to dream of the future before US;
Pause not to weep the wild cares that come oel
us;
Hark how Creations deep; musical chorus, &
Unintermitting, goes up into Heaven! r-
Never the, ocean wave falters in Aowing; p
Never the little seed stops in its growing;
More and more richly the rose heart keeps glowing
Till from it's nourishing stem it is riyen.
Labor is sworshpp' robin is singing;
"Labor is worshipr'-the wild bee is ringing;
Listen! that eloquent whisper upsprnging;
Speaks. to thy soul from out Natures great
heart. 10
From the dark cloud flows the life-giving shower;
From the rough sod blows the soft breathing
"a, flower; "a .3.....7 &. ..,..g "a
From the small insect the rich coral bower;
Only man, in the plan, shrnkS from his part.
Labor is life!-tis the still water faileth;
Ideness ever despaireth, bewaleth;
Reep the watch wound, for the dark rust as
r, saileth; .,,,,, ~,
Flowers droop and die in The stiffness Of noon.
Labor is glory!-the flying cloud lghtens;
Only the waving wing changes and brightens;
Idle hearts only the dark future frightensi
Play the sweet keys, wouldSt thou keep them
d. in tune! ......s ..-. .l
Labor is rest from the sorrows that greet us;
Rest from all petty vexations that meet us;
Kest from sin -promptngs that ever entreat us;
Rest from world sirens tn at lure US to i'll.
Work-and pure slbmber shall wait on thypillow;
Work-thou shalt ride over Cares coming billow;
Lie not down wearied meath Woes weeping
willow! p 'i'''a " 'f
Work with stout heart and resolute will
Labor is health! 'Lo! the.husbandman reaping
How through his veins goes tho life current
o. leaping! '''' '
How his strong ann, in its stalwart pride sweeping;
True as sunbeam the swift sickle gudes
Labor is wealth. In the sea the pearl gloweth;
Rich the queens robe from the frail cocoon
foweth; ..- .-
From the fine acorn the strong forest bloweth;
Temple and statue the marble block hides.
Droop not, though shame, sin and anguish are
round thee.
Brayely fling of the cold chains that hath bound
g thee!# t..t.,.,. ...r %.
Look to yon pure Heaven smiling beyond thee!
Rest not contenti in thy darkness--a clodl
Work--for some good, be it ever so slowly;
Cherish some flower, be it ever so lowly;
Labor!-all labor is noble and holy; ...
4. Let thy great deed be thy prayer to thy GoDY
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09

This must be very inconvenien. town
10 live in, said Cockney TO an inhabitant
of Ryde, 'tor understand you have TO get
all your milk from Cows Not SO bad us
London replied the Isle Of Wigh, wag, for
they lell me you &c. all your milk from
Wellsl'
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09

An insane Jew died q, The House Of In.
duslry, in Boston, last week, at the age of
thirty years, This is the first Jew Iha. ever
became public charge in the city Of Bos-
ton, within the memory Of the odes, city
officials.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
Rates OF Advertising,

Rates Of AdVcRt1simg,
One squae u3 lines or less) three weeks, 81 90
Every subsequent insertion, 80: %
One square, three months, 80: SEQ
One square, SIX months, .: SOC
One square, one year, Z; :: 500
One half column, one year, /: I: ), 90 90
Three-fourths of column, one year, <; 25 90
One column, one year, !; -: I: so on
GTAdvertisements not having the number of ia
sertions marked on copy, will be continued untA
forbid and charged accordingly.
ITCasual advertisers must pay in advance.
ETJOb Printing, of everydescription win
be executed with accuracy and neatness
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09

ONE coNsTrTF TFr1oN-oNE DESTINY"
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-01
s. M. HART & co.

vT1AOLEeALE DEALER9 I'm GEO
w Genes hpviions WssesIAs P5p1nes
and plantatioa Supplies generally Reesiv-
ing and Forwarding Cossnsdsoim 1srrkeMts
Baton Rouge Ia.
In resuming business Il u ous purpoee -
purchase suppliet Of Provisions and PTudues
In the Western Markets, and to make our
sales exclusively for Cash, or satisfactpty
paper, at prices a. low or lower than The
same goods can be purchased for in New
Orleans, with cost Of transportation.
From the Planters we solicit . call, and
assure them that any article they may desire
in our line, we will make it to their interest
to purchase here.
n]We will purchase OF sell Sugar, Mo-
lasses, Cotton &c, or will make CASH Cd
vances on eonsignments to our correspond
ents in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsbufg,
Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Memphis,
st. Louis or New Orleans. Juns lily.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-01
CITY EMPORIUM
Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
w. ID. PHILLIPS,

CORNER or LAFAYrTE AND CHURCH sTs.
FTVHERE Is NO AUCTION GOODS at
i my establishment Nor do propose
to ''sell for COST and ''less than cost" My
goods are well selected and contain all the
latest and most fashionable patterns selec-
ted by an experienced purchaser in the New
York and Philadelphia markets | have
no article that has been forced into market
under the hammer on occount Of change in
fashion, or damage. The public may feel
satisfied that what they purchase Of me- is
new and fashionable. do not profess to
be in competition with the vendors Of
"Cheap Goods.u do however pretend to
sell as cheap as any retail House Of stand
ing in the Union. If you do not think so
cali and see. june % Iy