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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
PlTTsBURGH, January FL,

The last night meeting opposed the with.
drawal Of the Wheeling bridge suit by the
Legislature. Ii was quite enthusiastic =.
Mayor Guthrie presided, and Hon. William
Wilkins and other distinguished citizens
participated. A number of resolulisns pass.
ed protesting against the Withdrawal, and
declaring it derogalory 10 the dignity of the
Commonwealth, ruinous 10 the navigation
rade--an insult 10 United States Supreme
Court, which for TWO sessions had The case
under consideration and deprecaIing The
standing Of Pennsylvania with sister States
Three eastern thieves, Howard aius By.
ers, Roberts alias Jack Williams, and Ward
alias Bill Oliver, were arrested this morning.
for robbery Of $4,000, at tie Allegheny
Depot belonging TO company Of returned
Californians. $l400 were recovered.
The weather has moderated. I, is now
showing.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

0r DR.. HILDRErH, Of Marietta, who has
for long series Of years KEEP. register Of
the weather, says that Monday night (the
18Th inst ~ was the coldes, weather he has
ever known.
8rThe Gallipolis Journal says that II
was The coldes, weather experienced IN that
place since the cold Friday, fiiy.fve years
ago-when the thermometer stood the same
asst did last Tuesday morning.
The Vinlon County Republican says the
thermometer stood 81 degrees below zero
a, ,ha. place. Whew, what friz.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
COL. MORRIS, RAILROAD REPORT

SOAs WONNAc' hAAbAOAO hEEON1s
On our first page will be found The Repor,
OF Col. MORRIS, Engineer Of the Cincin.
natl, IliIlsoorough and Parkersburg Railway
1t preeminen.ly business document, set
ling lorlh the advantages Of our route in an
exceedingly clear and comprehensive man.
ner. We hope our citizens will take hold
Of the subjec. in good earnest, and e, US, a,
least, do our part in a work of such immense
benefit 10 southern Ohio. There is one fact
connected with this route, which is NOT gen.
orally known, and which the recen. recon.
noissance brings 10 our recollection as an
important indication Of The policy and inten.
lions Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company from The first. This same route
was partially explored in 1849, by B. H.
LATRoBE. Esq, chief Engineer Of the Bal.
timore and Ohio Railroad Company, in com.
pany with JOHN J. JACKSON, Esq, of Park
ersburg. This second and more particular
reconnaissance, now a, this time when che
western extension has become Imperative.
is very significant. 1t will ioe double as.
surance to our citizens, showing ,ha, the
company have always desired The route,
and that its praclicabili.y has been passed
upon yrars ago.
The Report Of Col. MORRIS shows mos
conclusively the grea, advantages to be Sc
cured by This route by connection by shor,
lines with the entire southern system ol
Railways, as we'll us by passing through the
very heart Of the mineral region Of Ohio,
second 10 none in The Union, for the ex,en,
Of its mineral fields and the inexhaus,ible
supplies Of its mineral wealth. When ii
is known too that by q line Of from two
10 four miles ives, Of The Ohio, connection
can be formed with the Virginia Cen,ra
Road, thus opening up the virgin resources
Of western Virginia 10 the business OF the
main line, the advantages of this point on
the line are immeasurably enhanced. |. is
subject demanding our earnest attention.
promising as it does untold benefits to US in
The development of all our interests. Meigs
county has within The last year made gi.
Egansic step in the family of Ohio. Standing
at the head Of the connlies Of Ohio, in the
grea. staples of salt and coal, she needs bu
the advantages of rapid and free intercourse
with the interior TO make her. one Of the
richest communities in the Great West.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
LIvEs LosTIN. NEW YORKi
NRw YokK. Jan, 20. 1850.


The weather last night was the coolest
ior some years past. This morning the
River was hard and fast 10 Brooklyn, and
hundreds Of persons crossed on the ice.--
About 10 O'Clock the tideirose and the Ice
broke up in all directions, and from Two 10
three hundred persons we're carried away
on The floating ice. The most painful Z
element prevailed among the persons as.
sembled on shore, and as The alarm spread
hundreds Aocked down Tho River and rem.
dered every assis'uncc in their power. Il
Is feared that number. have perished.---
Many females were seen on the Ice, and H.
is feared they have no, ESCAPED.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

THE FIRST BRICK. .BAT.-John G.. Breslin,
Treasurer Of State elect, the young hopeful
who said on retiring from the editorial chair
10 20 into the Treasurer's Office to handle
,he peoples monsy, tina. he had nothing TO
recan, and nothing 10 regre, in his editorial
career. has commenced throwing brick.bals
The war has fairly commenced, and as the
"Cons.i,ulion is in the hands offs friends" 4"
we may look for speedy Finishing Of the
work" The second day after assuming
The robes Of office, The young man official
paraded the following bulletin. Let the
people sand from under !-Athe"s Messe"-
ger.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

PROBATE CorRTs.--A bill has passed It's
second reading in the Senate, and been re.
ferred 10 the Judiciary committee, defining
the jurisdiction and regulating the practice
of Probate Courts. This bill provides in
It's various sections as follows:
I. Establishes Probate Court in each
county. ''fas2 ~ 9{*tSQ @Ee
! 2. Gives the Cout. jurisdiction in all or.
dinary probate business. and guardianship Of
lunaiics, idiots, &C., the sale Of lands under
partition orders, assignment Of dowers, and
administer oa.hs in all cnses where oa,hs
are required by law.
8. Authorizes Probate Courts TO empan-
mel juries and Try the contest of wills, sub
jec. 10 appeal.
4. Authorizes the granting Of marriage
license, and the Incense Of ministers to
solemnize marriages.
s. Gives power 10 adopt, publish rules
&c.
6. Constitutes Probate Judges their own
clerks, and entrus.s TO them tho keeping ol
all recrods belonging TO their Courts.
7. Authorizes the issue Of any necessary
process, and gives concuren. jurisdiction
with the Common Pleas in naturalization o
foreigners. and habeas corpus.
The remaining sections are taken up with
defining the manner in which these duties
are to be exercised. The Court Of Com
mon Pleas is made The first tribunal Of ap
peal from the Probate Court The Sheriff
is the minister of this Court, as he is Of the
Common Pleas and Supreme Court.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
ar WIsTAR,s BALsAM or WILD CHERRY

b. Gf- WISTARS BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
imparts new vgor to vital action and relieves the
system by opening the pores of the skin, and pro-
noting the secretion of mucous matter. Its action
is sudorifc, sedative and expectorant, by opening
the pores, allaYng irritation, and by rendering the
Expulsion of mucous matter.
Those who take the BalSam will feel immediate
relief from the distressing irritations that accom-
pany affections Of the respiratory organs. The
pores have been closed, the Balsam opens them
The Lungs suffer from irritation, the irritation 10
soothed the pulse is violent and feverish they are
softened, and the mucous membrane is relieved
Of its engagement with rapidity and ease. AL
by the use of this delightful remedy.
See advertisement in another column.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
or Human FOR Kossurn.-we are for

or lIURRAH FOR KossuTH.--We are for
Kossulh out and out, since the following.
In his recent Bal,imore speech, he says:
THE only luxury tia, ! know is tobacco" "
We feel truly thankful tina, The grea. Hun.
gorian has taken so decided stand for our
favori.e weed-which, despite all The fnlmi.
nations against it. is The bes, friend 10 a
troubled mind ever discovered. We are on
the side Of Kossulh-and don't care "plug"
for the whole fraternity Of directors. y
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
Notice.

A T the March session Of the Trustees for Rut
n land township, the undersigned will present
petition to said Trustees, praying them to ap-
point viewers to lay out and locate a township
road from their dwelling house and granary, situ-
ate on a lot of ground in Rutland village,--com-
mencing at the east line Of said lot, No. 26S
thence east eight feet, through land owned BY
Seah Barrett, SEMI, to the west line Of the State
road leading from Athens to- Gallipols.
N. SIMPSON,
KIlZABETH nENDRY.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

A DuELl-We understand that duel
was fought in the outskirts Of the city yes
lerday afternoon, by Two persons, residents ot
this city. The weapons used were pistols
and the distance twenty five PAGES.
The challenged party having the first sho
fired his charge into the air, while the chol'
lenger, taking deliberate aim at his an'ago-
mist, fired, and the ball, whislling pas, his
ear, lodged in neighboring tree.
The parties were then satisfied, shool
hands and returned home.-Clevelund Her
aid,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

OF One Of the Democratic members OF
the Ohio Legislature has already introduced
proposition 10 amend the New ConsiiIu.
lion |, would be well to employ travel.
ling tinker TO take charge Of the work Of
finishing the instrument, as there are an in.
finite number Of holes ,ha, need soldering
10 make the thing hold Locofocos.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
GREAT FIRE AT BRANDON, MISSIS-
SIPPI.
LOUISVILLE, January

LOUISVILLE, January II.
Last nigh, nearly all the town Of Bran.
don was burnt. The following houses are
no, injured: Railroad Depot, Brandon House
Richardson & Co, Maxey & ShaIlon, Cham.
bers u Co, Lowry & Co, and ]. Slruss.-
The following we're destroyed A Givens,
E oakly, W Langford, 6 T Reedus, G A
Kin, Norvil Middleton, Harrius & Co, J A
Dohan, r Oakly, Thornton, Dan Wilson,
Moss q Person, Standard Kess, Crawford &
Kirky, Todd & Ware, Wilkinson, Mason
& Co, J. 7 Kirkland, Hackeu's HoIel, and
the Court House.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
'PERsEvERE."
MERCY. OHIO.
0.rThe Ohio River sill continues closed

0J-The Ohio River sill continues closed;
The ice is ahou, five inches thick, affording
substantial bridge, as well as magni6.
cent ,horoughfare for travel between the
towns along shore. Even some of our
Oldest and most stud citizens have been
tempted by the magnificent expanse of ice
10 Try once more. the sports Of early years,
and may be seen gliding swiftly over our
noble river.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
[eIRcuLAR.]
TREASURY OFFICE, ONO.
Columbus Jan. IS, '52.

To the Treasurer of-county
DEAR Sir: No certificate Of deposit, or
drafts, upon any Banks which have refused
TO comply with the laws Of this STATE re-
quiring them 10 pay just proportion Of pub
lie taxes, will hereafter be received at this
Office. ..
Trusting that you will concur in the pro-
prieIy Of this arrangement
| have the honor 10 remain,
Very respectfully, Sc,
J. G. BRESLlN.
Treasurer Of Stale.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

0r A number Of fslaveholders, with sheir
slaves, are emigra,ing from North Carolina
10 California. The Charleston NeUs says
,ha. on the 9Th Of January a3 North Caro-.
linans arrived in ,ha. city with 99 slaves
versed in the businesSs Of gold digging, and
were 10 start soon for CaliETnia.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
WHEELING BRIDGE-ExCIrEMENr {,

= II H1DUNWai Jul, IVl IOOGs
A join, resolution has been introduced into.
the Pennsylvania Legislature abandoning,
the Wheeling Bridge suit. The motion
has caused grea, sensation here. and larRs'
meeting is TO be held tonight.
The weather is exceedingly coId--.hor.
momescr Is degrees below zero at this time :.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

State Of Ohio, MeigS County, So.
Eliza Knowles by herl
next friend Benjamin PETITION FoR DlvoRcE.
Lang fMeigs Common PleaS,--
VS.. in Chancery.
Daniel Knowles.
THE said Daniel Knowles is hereby notified
that, on the 9th day of January, A. D. 1852,
Eliza Knowles, Of the county of Meigs and State
Of Ohio, filed in the court Of common pleas Of
said county of Meigs and State of Ohio bill in
chancery against the said Daniel Knowles; the
object and prayer Of which bill is, that the mar
rage contract now existing between the said
Eliza Knowles and the said Daniel Knowles,
may be dissolved, and deereed to be null and void;
and for cause Of divorce, the said BILL charges
the wilful absence Of the said Daniel Knowles
from the said petitioner Cor more than three years.
And the said Daniel Knowles is further not-
fed, that unless he appears and Pleads answers
or demurs to said bill, within two months after
the filing thereof in said court, the said Eliza
Knowles, at the next term after the expiration Of
said two months, will apply to said court to hear
the matters charged in said bill, and to decree
thereon according to the prayer thereof:
JOS. BRADBURY,
.. ... Sol. for Petitioner
January 81, lSS2-n9w6. So %.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
Tar HUNGARIAN FuNp.-Cassius M. Clay,

THK HUNGARIAN FUND.-Cassius M. Clay,
in transmitting TO Horace Greeley check for
$106 towards the hungarian fund. says:
"l am Tor committing myself--commiI-
ting the peolle--commining the United
States Governmeni--nnd all free people
against ihe despo,ic intervention Of ty-
ran,s!--by worldly proses,--by armsl II
blood must cease 10 flow Let the MessieurS,
the assassinsy SET the exomplel'"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

01r The emigration to California is now
on The increase, especially in the number of
females, and much ouiballances the efflux
from that country.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

" Three persons were lately arrested
for breaking into grocery store in Cincin-
malone Of whom was private clerk 10 the
l.ayor. great city ,ha, "Mesropolis Of
the West"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
Library Lectures.

Tuesday evening, February 3d--.he Fif,fs
Lecture Of the course will be delivered by
NJ. HEcKARD, Esq. at the Academy Hall, at
81 o'clock.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

0rAs snow Storm in New Orleans is a
perlect novelty. They had one there during
,hs late cold snap. The children were filed
with wonder and alarm. They though. the
angels were emp,yng feather beds down
upon the earth.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
PROFESSOR WoOLLY'S
DAGUERRE EAN GALLERY,

At John Winkeibiack's, one door east Of
Lotory's Tin Shop.
THE enlightened citizens of this vicinity are
respectfully invited to visit and examine the
Pictures of this Gallery
Pictures set in breastpns, lockets plain and
fancy cases, in strict accordance with the most
approved mechanical and artistioal improvements
of the day.
The citizens Of Pomeroy are wise: for they catch,
the image ere the substance flies; and If every
citizen would be so wise, they would not mourn
at their neglect,
My Pictures are warranted to please in every
respect or no charge. s
cloudy day equally as good as a clear day.
will stay in Pomeroy but few days.
81 W00LLY.
PoneroN. JnnnarY 90
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

6.- Senor PAcHEco, Of Santa Cruz county,
California is the owner Of 10000 acres Of
land,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
Calendar--Jnnuary, lS54.
MARRIED,

On the sth inst, by S. S. Paine, ESQ.,, Isaac
and AGNES CAIN both of Che ster
township.
On the 1th inst, b. the same, JAMES Love, Jr.
and SALLY MCCoRMcK-toth Of Pomeroy.
On the l4th inst, by the same, JoHN Dusr and
MARY OLrNaER--both of Pomeroy
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

French and German Languages
fNHE undersigned informs the public that he
l. will give lessons in the above Languages
Application can be made at the schooroom in
the German Methodist church, or at the barber
shop Of Henry Grauel, west of Remington's store
AUGUST MAST.
Pomeroy, Jan. o. lS52-n9tE
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27

or The expenses Of the late ConsIitional
Convention Of Indiana were $89, $50, sc
while that OF Ohio cost over 800. 900.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
DIED,
PornerOY Cattle Market.

PRICES PAID FOR THE WEEK, BY W. JoAcRIH, suTcHEh
Beef Cattle, stall fed No. /, S2.0Oa2.S0
Hogs, 500
Calves, 200
Sheep, 200
Those having stock for sale will please cali Al
my yard, Cash paid always.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-01-27
State Of Ohio, NTeigS County, So.

January 27, is52.-n9w4.
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-09-08
Bank Tax.

We hear a great deal these days about
"bank tax" and -'that the banks win have
to wind upou account Of the heavy tax i'm
posed upon them by the last Legislature, .
DE. To show how much truth there is in
This humbug, we will state a fac, that occur
red in this neighborhood few days since,
Some three thousand dollars worth Of stock
invested in the bank in this place, was sold
at public sale, and broughtthe neat little sum
Of 1871 per cent. premium.
That looks good deal like as il the banks
we're about to wind up or close their bust.
ness on account Of the tax law. We advise
the leaders Of the whig party in this county,
TO start some other humbug, and see if il
viii not EzEle out about as easy as their bank
one has. HH
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-09-08
pR0CI.AMATT0N

4 s hereby made to ulI the qualified voters ol
II IiaTrisOn county, thata genenl election wall
be held as required ty law, on Tuesday, the
18Th day Oi Octvbef, A. ID. 1854, nj the several
places Oi holding elections ia said county, Hi
which tine the following officers are 10 be cho-
sen, viz: ..f .... I'D 50.
One Judge OF The Supreme Count.
Gus MeII.ber of the Board OfPubhc Works.
One Member t0r Congress Of the 2lst Congress
siORnl District, in connection with the counties
OF Jefereon, COlumbiaHa aud Carroll. 49,.
One Auditor ..... .....
Two Commissioners, ono tor years and one
Tor 2 yeaus.
One Surveyor.
| One Direciur Of the infrmary.
| One Coruner.
Four Land Appraisers. - One for Disrict No.
| I, composed ot the townships of Shortcreek, Ca
dig and Athens.
One for District No. ., composed Of the town
ships of Green, German, Rumley and Archer.
| Que for District No, }, composed Of ;he town
ships Of Mooreheld, Nottingham, Stock and
North.
Aud one for district No. 4, composed Of the
townships OF Ftseport, Washington, FTankliI
and Monroe. .. ..
The Land Appraisers to be voted for by Dis
tries, and lheil tickets to be put in ballot boz
set apart tor that purpose.
The polls to open between the hours Of eli
and ten o'clock, A. NJ, and To close al O'Clock
2. NJ.
Aud the tru .tees Of the several townships il
d aid county ARE required TO return the fullOwin
number ol Jurors tom their TesFscIiNe townships
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-09-08
Whig Meetings.

1.-Two whig meetings have been held
in Cadiz, during tLe past week. Both Of
them were great tizzles.
The first one was held on last Wednesday
evening. The would be Governor johnson,
ICf Cincinnati. and formerly of "Yellow
creek" addressed the assembly which was
composed principally ofboys and Democrats.
He contradicted himself so often, that the
audience plainly saw that it was u mouse
laboring with a mountain on his back, and
that there was no chance of the speaker ex-
tricsting himself from the'awful dilemma in
which he was placed, and they accordingly
left. ..r.an .. ...
Written handbills (too poor to get printed
ones, we suppose were posted up, announ-
cling that the wings of Harrison county
would meet at the Court House on Saturday
evening, the 4th inst, for the purpose o.
forming Scott and Graham Club, and that
the Greene township Glec Club would be
present, and give some of their excellent
music. Well, Saturday evening came, and
about twenty boys and half-a. dozen men
assembled at the Court House. Gov. Tar
ner made few spiritea remaks in his usual
style of eloquence. The Green township
Glee Club we're not on hands. 10 make up
that deficiency some person moved that such
and such ones be constituted GIee Club
I for this township. wite power to add to theil
number. Then it was moved that the move,
of that resolution be added to their number,
for his activity in trying to get up such a
spirited concern, After few moments oI
small talk, the new Glee Club were invited
TO come forward and sing q song, The,
went and sang about two verses, (and, oh
such singing when some ole to save the
credit Of the party. moved that the meeting
adjourn. So much for two fizzles in on,
! week,
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-09-08
ConeressionaI Convention.

The Cosgsessiunal Convention nj Harlem
Springs on last Tuesday weak. was heart
cheering atair. Never was better feeling
manifested lhan on that occasion. Every
township in The whole district was represen-
ted by honsst, hard-6sted Democrats, and
every mah showed it in his cOuntenanee,
that he felt victory Sin bis bones" The
nomination was made in q manner that clear
ly indicated that the election of the nominee
was looked upon as certain
The contest between the friends Of the
different candidates for nomination was spir,
tied and earnest, but all felt satisfied that the
nomination was fairly and honestly made
and all eheerfully and willingly pledgeC
themselves to give the nominee a hearty
support. All could not be nominated. ant
every one felt bound to submit to the major
ity, knowing that a capable, honest ant
hard working man will not be forgotten b,
a true Democracy. The speeches Of MI
Ragan and DR.. McCOok, two Of the defeate
candidates, done honor to their heads as we
as to their hearts. They with the rest G
the candidates, viii enter the contest with
commendable zes'. and will give our excelleI
nominee, their hearty and generous suppor
When nomination iskfairly and honOrabl
made. as was that of Mr.. Stuart's, no tru
Democrat will finch from doing his duty.
The speeches Of Messrs. Stuart. Co
jMeCook. Peppard and Atkinson were shol
but spirited. and TO the point, as was mar
ifested by the unanimous cheers they II
ceived while speaking.
! After the convention had.fnished its Ii
bors. two able addresses were delivered b
Col. Dave Tod and Capt. George E. Pugl
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-09-08
The County Convention.

The convention whichmet in this place on
the 3oth, was we'll attended. Every lownshipin
the county, withone exception. wasfullyrep-
resented. Every thing passed off quietly
and in order. The ticket nominated gave
general satisfaction. and the delegates from
the different townships seemed determined
that Harrison county must and shall be re-
deemed; and with that determination they
went home for the purpose of having each
of the townships to assist in this important
work.