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WoODsFIELD, oHIo WEDNESDAY, AUGUST H. 1852

hsart or more effective arm was not to BE-
found on the decks Of our frigate. He
fought nobly for his country, and he ha.
sealed his devotion by some Of his blood
Adam Writ stopped not to hear more
for in the person Of the patriot thus point
ed out he had recognized his own son, and
springing quickly forward he caught the
wounded seaman in his arms.
Those who stood .around saw this meet
ing, and they khew that the aged father
was blessing this hero son. Louder swell
led the shouts OF joy, and many paren
there wished that such pleasure nigh
be his. Mono. save the aged father and
the gentle youth knew Of the stain that had
once blotted the sailors name and in theil
bosoms all was forgotten, all forgiven-.fol
upon the altar Of his country's liberty he
had offered atonement for his crime; and
had thrown off all shackles but those o.
love, virtue and honor.
And now, my son, that is all forgotten
tell me whence came your noble resolves?'
said old Writ. as he sat in his own dwell.
ing, with his son by his side.
swat one moment" returned the
young man, while peculiar expression
rested upon his countenance. "Wait till
the faithful companion Of my wayward
days comes back to us?"
"You mean the youth?"
"Ha! here-he comes; my friend, my
saviour, my angel Of mercy!
As the sailor spoke, lovely female en-.
tered the room. Her eyes we're sparkling
with happy light. and bright smile Of
Joy irradiated her features. The young
man sprang from his chair and caught her
in his arms, and after imprihting warm
kiss upon the brow Of the fair being, he
turned to his father and said:
"Father here is the being who saved
your son TO virtue-my own dear wife!"
"Your wifel" calculated the old man,
starting from his chair and gazing earn
estly upon the beautiful features before
him. "Surely have seen that face be.
FORE"
eyes, father" said the female, laying
her hand upon the old mans shoulder and
looking affectionately up into his face. 81
once pleaded for your son on the deck o.
the boarded brig. Then was the first to
point him out 10 you as his country's do.
voted SON. ''---- '--.'s'';
"And you and the fair.haired youth are
the same"
"Yes, father" said the son, "she is in.
deed the same. With love and devo.
ton that knows no cooling, this gentle be.
ing has followed me through the varied
scenes Of the last six years, and ever has
she strived TO make me what now am.
God bless and project her!"
Old Adam Writ was happy, and for
many years he lived to enjoy the sweet
comp panionship Of his sons fair wife; while
that son, with a fervent devotion fought
bravely for his country. and peace once
more spread her bright mantle over the
homes Of America.
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fraud, deceit. or abuse, in conducting the

fraud, deceit, or abuse, in conducting the
same"
SEC. 8. That if any trustee. common
councilman, or township clerk, shall refuse
to discharge tho duties imposed by law. or
if those who may be chosen TO act in their
stead, shall refuse to act, the person so
offending shall forfeit and pay sum not
exceeding ten dollars. for the use Of the
county in which he or they may reside.
to be recovered. with costs, before any jus.
tics of the peace Of the township. in an
action Of debt.
SEC. 8. That each elector shall. in full
view, deliver TO one Of the judges Of the
election, single ballot or piece Of paper,
on which shall be written or printed. the
names Of the persons voted for. with per.
tinent designation Of the Office which he or
they may BE- intended to fill.
SEC. 10. That the judge to whom any
ticket shall be delivered. shall, upon tho
receipt thereof, pronounce, with an audi
ble voice. the name Of the elector; and il
no objections be made to him, and tho
Judge be satisfied that the elector is cti-
zen OF the United States, and legally enti-
tied. according to the constitution and laws
of this State, to vote at the election, he
shall Immediately put the ticket in the box,
without inspecting the names written there
on; and the clerks Of the election shall
enter the name Of the slector. and number,
in the poll books, agreeably to the form
pointed out in the eighteenth section Of this
act.
Sec. II. That at the close Of the polls,
the poll books shall be signed by the judges,
and attested by the clerks; and the names
therein contained shall be counted, and
the number set down at the foot Of the poll
books, in the manner hereinafter provided, /,
in the form Of the poll books.
SEC. l2. That after the poll books are
signed, in the manner hereinafter contain
cd, in the form Of the poll books, the ballot
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public notice by proclamation, throughout
his county, OF the time of holding such
elections, and the number Of officers a,
that time to be chosen; one copy Of which
shall be posted up at each Of the places
where the elections are appointed 10 be
holden. and inserted in some newspaper
published in the county, If any be publish.
ed therein.
SEC. s. That at all elections to be hold.
on under this act, the polls shall be open
cd between the hours Of six and ten in the
morning, and closed q. six in the afternoon,
Of the Same day.
SEC. 6. That at all elections to be hold.
on under this act, the trustees of the sever.
al townships shall serve ~ judges. and the
clerk Of the township, and such other per-
son a. the judges shall choose, shall serve
as clerks Of tho election, who, together
with the judges Aforesaid. shall receive two
dollars per day, each, as q compensation
for their services, to be paid out Of the
treasury Of the proper county.
SEC. 7. That il either Of the trustees,
common councilmen, or clerk Of any town.
ship. shall fail TO attend at the time and
place of holding elections, or If either Of
them should be candidate, then it shall
be the duty Of the electors present, to
choose, viva voce. suitable persons, (as
the case may require, having the qualifi.
cations Of electors, to act as judges or clerk,
las the case may be.) Of tho election; and
previous to any votes being received, each
judge and clerk, not being trustee or
clerk Of the township, shall take an oath
or affirmation, which may be administered
by justice Of the peace, trustee, or clerk
of the township, in the following form:
"You, A. B.. do solemnly swear, Tor affirm.
as the case may be, that you will perform
the duties ofjudge (or clerk) Of this cleo.
tion, (as the case may be-, according to
law and the best Of your abilities; and thu,
you will studiously endeavor to preven,
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boxes shall be opened. and the ballots Or
tickets therein contained, shsIl be taken
out. one At me..by one Of the judges.
who shall read distinctly. while the ticket
remains in his hand. the name cr names
contained therein, and ihen deliver il to
tho second Judge. who shall examine the
same, and pass ii to the third judge, who
shall string it on thread and carefully
preserve the same; the same method shall
BE- observed in respect to each Of tho tick.
cts taken out of the ballot box. until the
number taken out Of the ballot box 10 equal
to tho number of names in the poll
books.
SEC. IS. That the clerks shall enter, in
separate columns. under the names Of the
persons voted for. rs hefeina afteA provi-
ded, in the form Of the poll books, oil the
votes so as aforesaid read by the judges.
SEC. IA. That whenever two or more
ballots are found folded or rolled together,
il shall be conclusive evidence Of their be-
ing fraudulent.
SEC. Is. Thatif ballot should be found
to contain greater number Of names. for
any one Office. than the number OF persons
required to fill that Office, il shall be con.
sidsred fraudulent as TO the whole Of the
names designated to fill such office, but no
further.
SEC. l6. That ballot shall not be con.
sidered fraudulent for containing . less
number OF names than are authorized TO
be inserted.
Sec. II. That after the examination Of
the ballots shall be completed. the number
: of votes for each person shall be enumsr-
ated, under the inspection OF the judges.
and set down as hereinafter provided. in
the form Of the poll books, and be publicly
proclaimed to the people present. w
SEC. 18. That the following shall bs the
form Of the poll books to be kept by the
Judges and clerks of elections held under
this act: ~
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BOOK held township & lin. the
uaAysrsas Me1rd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-31
TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1852.

r..
After uetons Mr. Dodge of Iowa. introduced bill for
The relief of the working the wings OF the capitol
MI Cass submitted the following resolution, which was
Resolved That the President be requested 10 communi-
cate 10 the Senate far may be compatible WIN the
public interest," any information In the Department OF o'ae
respecup the establishment Of British colony, IN
Central America together with the copy OF
received al the said Department issued by the British au-
thoes at the Baze, July ~ 1857 announcing Ina. nef
most gracious aes,y Queen has been pleased to con
sute and make the Islands of Roatan, Bonacco uula,
Barbara Helena and Mora 10 be colony 10 be known
and designated the colony of the Bay OF Islands, and
signed
AUGUSTUS FRED. GORE, Col. Sec'y.
And also what measures any, been taken by the
Executive prevent the violation of that article OF the ea
ty of Washington of July 4 1850, between the United
shall OCCUPY or for,y, coonze, assume dominion
over Nicaragua Costa Rca the Mosquito Coast, part
of Central America"
bill taken granting pension 70 avery ,ouner,
and after debate, it was passed.
Two or three other private bills considered and pass
ed the votes on which had TO repeatedly TAKEN owing to
the want of quorun,-the highest number in attendance
during the day being hlrty-six .,
After short executive session, The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On motion the roll was Called when appeared that there
were lat members present.
After time had been spent with reference 10 mo
lion 10 withdraw claim for losses by lire In New ori
from the committee of the Whole for the purpose OF refer
ring II to committee commerce. which was iaid or
the table, the resolution to receiving the reports OF com
mit,ees up which was pending yesterday when I'M
House adjourned.
Mr. McMulen of Virginia moved to lay the resolution OF
the table and teers having appointed 81 voted in IN
affirmative, and 49 in the negativc-no quorum
The yeas and nays being demanded the Speaker decide
that they could be called when there was no quou
present, except on which involved the transaction
Of business.
This decision having been appealed against and motto
being made to lay the appeal on the table,
Mr. Florence Pa moved that the House adjourn, upo
which the yeas and nays taken, and was carried
yeas 70 nays 66 The House, therefore, aoJouheu d. qua
ter before o'clock.
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rHIRTY-sEC0ND CoNGREss--2p SESSION.
MONDAY, DECEMBER II, 1852.
SEN

SENATE
The Chair laid before The Senate communication from
the War Department with statement of the unexpended bal
Of appropriations for thut department
Also communication from the Interior Department, with
an account Of navy pension fund
Mr. Csss subni,ied resolution directing enquiry
into expediency Of granting land TO Michigan and Wis
consn aid in the construction OF certain rail roads 10
those States Adopted.
The Senate took up the bill for the relief of Brown Rus
sell & Co.. and after debate it was passed.
Mr. Gwn introduced joint resolution directing that the
census of California taken by the State authorities be print
with the of the United States census ana aer
BIZ, for the relief Thomas b. Parsons, who in 1908
The louisiana injured in successful endeaVor
10 save the lives of American seamen among whom
present Commodore Jones' was taken up and pass.
ed.
After variety of notions which quorum voted, the
0eA''' HOUSE OF REPRES ENTATIvES.
resolution was introduced to pay Francis II. Smith
charges against e. Watson District Judge Of the District
of Texas; which adopted; yeas l0l, nays "a
On Of Mr.. Stanton Of OHIO, u resolution was
adoed calling for information from the President relative
TO claims have been paid still pendng made oy
Custom House officers under construction OF the law
Mr. Stevens oil Ca, moved that the joint resolutions of
the Senate for conierpg the rank of Lieutenant
upon Muor General Scott be taken up upon which
a call Of the House was ordered
There being only 47 members present, Mr. S,anly OF N.
Carolina suggested that the member from Georgia should
not press The motion in so thin House.
Mr. Stephens declined acceding as ne thought whether
the House full members would arrive at cor
rect conclusion
The yeas and nays then taken suspending the
niles which was negalived-yeas u nays 70-there not
being vote of twohirds.
motion having made reconsider the vote aguinst
the resolution TO auihore the superintendent of public
printing 10 employ clerks and messenger,
Mr. johnson of Arkansas spoke in favor OF the motion,
and length the duties be performed by the
uerinenden which he said is impossible for that o-
Ger TO perform without the proposed assistance
Mr. Houston of Alabama moved an amendment, that Inc
Secretary of the and the Clerk Of The House each
discharge clerk whose duties would be superseded II the
resolution prevailed which negatved.
The previous question having been ordered the yeas and
NAYS were taken upon passage of the resolution which
was agreed to-yeas 95, noes %.
Considerable time was spent with reference resulu
ton authorizing the receiving Of reports of committees,
against which should be objection provided that no
bill be put upon its passage without the unanimous consent
of the House, there being quorum voting the pas
sage the resolution the House adjourned at half past two
90
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-31

NOT VERY BAD.-1he Detroit Tribune tells Of gen.
eman who was sitting the table Of very excellent lady
who had stewed pears the table He took up one oil he
md cappng in his mouth pulled the STEM 20 get out
and leave The peur in his mouth but was no CO. After
twi,chins at il three times he gave up in dpa and
dropping upon his plate remarked that the stem was put
in tight On examination however he found the pear to be
nothing more nor than mouse which had unfortunately
got drowned in the preserve jar
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-31

The Governor of Illinois, not having issued Thanks
giving Proclamation The editor of the Chicago Democrat
John Wentworth member of Congress from ;he Chicago
Distric, Illinois, the other day published for Governor
suiting him. The first the Governor knew OF il he heard il
reui The pulpit All tine Chicago clergymen noticed it,
however, and the day kept in the customary manner
wherever the proclamation was known The
rs able dinners good and the balls and evening
parties agreeable if The proclamation had been genu-
inc one.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-31
sERENADE BY MOONLIGHT.

AS those mellow notes, in cadence deep,
Float on The gale, they seem to sweep
More like an angels holy lay,
Who, pausing on the ethereal way,
Bends DER the earth, with sacred fire
TO sound the soft, seraphic Tyre.
But now-it dies upon my ear,
As II too sweet for earihly sphere
Oh! quickly rouse the lay again,
And lei the pure, the melting strain,
Thrill thro' each fibre of my heart,
Till all It's anguish shall depart
Still let the peaceful numbers roll
Upon ny sad, Responding soul,
Till worldly thoughts sooth'd to rest,
And eav'nly scars TO realms more blest.
If e'er, 10 ausht on earth, be giv'n
A type OF the pure joys Of Heav'n,
IT'S, when at moonlight, such as this
We list to music's holy bliss,
Stealing upon the breeze of night,
When all is beautiful, and bright;
When silently, with elancing ray,
Those bright orbs move in destin'd way,
When ey'ry leaf, and ev'ry aow'r,
Are trembling in the moonlight hour
To me-ihe notes are far too sweet,
Too dear. TOO lov'd, for aught so fleet
Music tits now thy strains | love,
They fain would lift my soul above,
And could il, at This moment, fly,
'Twould pass beyond the dark blue sky.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-31

The French fleet numbers 40 vessels of the line, 30 III
gate corvrttes so briss and lS transportsal sailing
yesses Add to their brilliant and efficient steam navy
of 10 rgaes and 20 corvees OF from 800 TO AGO horse
power 10 small There altogether 32S ves
ses viz 226 sailing vessels and lO2
by two Admals 10 vice admiras 20 centre admiras ITO
captains Of ue 230 captains of igates $50
$50 second euenans and 300 Cadets and manned
900 gunneTs, marines and sailors John Bull thinks
rather TOO much sallpe,re here for peace.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-31

David Sargent Esq., residing the upper poca in this
county were engaged in Strengthening hoss gun In the
hands of one accidentally went of and shot the other
through the head producing DEATH We learn they
were esmase young and asctionate broths.s-[kG.
no,oha Republican.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-31
POLITICAL,
GRAVE OF BEN BOLT.
BY SIDNEY DYER.


sBy the side OF Sweet Alice they have laid Ben Bolt
n Where often he longed TO ropose,
For there he would kneel with the carly spring Mowers
e And plant DER his darling the rose.
His heart was as true as the star 10 his gaze
When tossed on the pillows alone,
!. But now il is cold and forever rest,
b For he calmly lies under the stone
How often his eyes were seen trimming with 1eurs
To mingle with others in grief
But 10y would re-kindle the light OF his smile,
When pouring the balm OF relief:
AT last he has gone to the bright splrt.land,
And free from all sorrow and pain,
Hc tastes the full raptures of angels ubovc,
For he meets with Swee, Alice again!
Wen gather the flowers from the green shady nook,
And moss from The silent old mill,
To strew o'e, the graves where obscurely repose
The hearts that death only could chill;
And oft, when the soul has grown weary and sud,
Well come by the twilight alone,
To muse Ger the spot where together Ben Bolt
And Sweet Alice lie under the stone.
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sOF PORK.-A correspondent of the Louisville
that in East Louisville the five extensive pork
live or six acres of barreied pork, piled up
: kh in open lots. There not leas than ak
you'd make eighteen acres Of barrels, If laid
xsiusiys OF lard in barrels and pork buiked
HSs Spofk houses. sheds, &c. Besides the above
Hogs. there are five or six acres of live hogs in
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-31

luac ana :acrasa a papa0n aud power OF tho Northern
Staes and thereby diminish OWN relative standing III
the Union II see aud know this and, seeing ana Ec"
Ing liz will not nuke just and proper effort 10 cofect w
evil how stand in the judgment OF an ehsheeo
world What excuse can plead the rising genera
lion Must we plead the cxcuac of the siuggara hat
mere i tne eoovoh vstt and fold I'D our and let the
Nor,hcrn raj drive over us in triumph We hope not.
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RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
WEDNESDAY,. DECEMBER 80. 1852.

Will the Richmond Wing explain the meaning III any IL
had) of the Objectionable phrase in relation TO the Enquirer
in its paper yesterday. We confess We do not under
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GREEN TEA COMMISSIONING the ,fashtoa sa
s. petersburg lately conceived the dsaof smoking gss
of tobacco and OF all the tobacco shops 70 's1
tai csaret,s made of it may now ees purchaser.
The Nevada journal., 1852-12-31
Wlnn's Fountain Head.

STEAM CANDY MANUFACTORY
~ FANCY CONFECTIONARY, PIE
and CAKE BAKERY, and REFRESH
MENT SALOON, Long Wharf, between
Sansome anu Bate: y SITS.
VIII just say to my patrons for their espe-
cial Jenctt, seme of whom have been frequent
ly decoyed by the near imita tions of tables,
chairs, &C., (as well as my sy stem of tickets
by house in close proximity to the Foi n ain
Head, (and been as often taken ind that with
a little more attention they can avoid the like
occurrence for the future, by just noticing the
numbers on the candy windows, Al, 40, and
10 and 81. on the doors.
The FOUNTAIN HEAD was first estab-
ished on Jackson street, and destroyed in
1850, re-opened in Clay street the same month
then again consumed by the same devastat-
ing element on the memorable 4th Of May,
isol, and was again opened where il now
stands, in July following, and was the first
public retreshment saloon ever started upon
the Pacific coast, without Intoxicating liquors
not even glass Of beer has ever been sol
upon the premises, neither shall be- NV friends
advised me to introduce the sale of liquors in
10 my business, as they thought it would add
10 my profits; my reply was have hands to
labor and produce what will sustain life, but
not to deal out that which will destroy il. The
Fountain Head, as usual, Is open from six In
the morning till IL o'clock at night; SO that
gentlemen who are unable to obtain seats at
regular meal hours. may get refreshments be-
tween times, when the crowd Is not so great.I
5f-m NJ. l.. WINS.
The Nevada journal., 1852-12-31
Dissolution.

THNHE citizens of Nevada and vicinity are
IL hereby notified that the firm of Heilbron
& Co., of the Kentucky Store on Main street,
will close business on the 10th day of January,
1853, as Mr.. Heilbron, the senior partner of
the firm is about returning to the Atlantic
States. All persons indebted to the late firm
are requested to call and settle Immediately.
The business will be continued after that
for J. J. Grammar s. II. & M. Josephson, who
hopo by attention TO the wants Of their custo-
mers to receive the patronage Of the patrons Of
the late firm. large and choice selection of all
kinds of Wearing Apparel win be kept con-
stan,ly on hand. HElLBRON 81 co.
Nevada, Dec. 22d, lS52.-35-3t*
The Nevada journal., 1852-12-31
u. S. Hotel.

* ORNER of Broad and Pine streets, Is
" now open under entire new management,
and for accommodation andecomfort, cannot
be surpassed by any Hotel in this country
The Dining Room is under the
Direction Of Jackson,
whore celebrity MS Cook and Steward is a
guarantee that the greatest epcures will be
pleased with the table, which will always be
furnished with the best the market affords
Breakfast from 8 till 10 o'clock, A. Al.
Dinner at oneP NJ.
Supper ut 6 p. NJ.
Connected with the House is Restaurant,
where all the dclicacies of the season will be
served up in a style superior to any Thing ever
done in the mountains.
The Sleeping Rooms,
Under the care of MRs. DIckERMAN, are now
fitted up in style which cannot fail to please
all who are lovers of good beds and comforta-
BILE rooms. Families can be supplied with
apartments equal to any in California, furnish
ed with stoves and all the convenience: neces-
.ary ~ comfort and luxury.
In the Saloon
Will be found every variety OF the best liquors,
wines and cigars. Those who like good drinks
will call and be well pleased.
35-3m BUCK. s. GEORGE.