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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-07-12

pUBL!iC9s sAdE;@o9 = a; the Sd day ? Of aa, An
for sale in the town of Sheffield, Meigs county,
Ohio, my House and Lot in said town; being the
front half of lot number nine. The property is a
desirable one, in good location for business, and
in good repair. Two thirds of the purchase
money to be paid down-balance in one year, at
interest, and secured by mortgage on premises.
For further particulars apply to DR.. J. Davis,
Sheffield, Ohio. DAVID SfEhh'
Richmond, July 5, 1S53-3w
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GRAND EXHIBITION {

WATKAM4 & GRaATA'S
Performance every day, Sundays
cXceDted.) Doors open at half past
s O'Clock A. M.-.PcT1OTmanCe to
commence at q. Admission Free.
hiIdTen half price. No postpone
mcnt OH account Of the weather.
NJ EVER was there such an opportunity offered
Y in Mddlcport to crafty the eye and mind
for so little money, and such quantities TO select
from.
STOCK OF DREsy GOODS FOR THE LADIES'
GinghamS, of every variety; Printed de LalnesI
Alapaca, Tibet Cloths, Jaconet Victoria Lawns
| White Berlin Cold, Corded Skirts, Robes, Rib
bons, Plain Taneta, Fancy Bonnets and Caps
Bleached and Brown Muslin, Cloths, CaSslmeres'
and Tweeds, large lot of Bonnets and Trimmings
Every thing in the line of GROCERIES,.
| Nails, Grass Line, Paints, and Dye-StuhS.
Stoneware and Queensware, Hardware (heavy
stock), Grass and Cradle Scythes, RakeS, Pitch
forks, Shoves ard Spades.
Every thing in the way Of Shoemakers FIND
(ings Pegs, Lasts, Tools, Sole andUpper Lea,h-
er Buggy Trimmings and Saddlery. % Gases
Boots and Shoes, from Cali 10 Brogan.
Were but Dow jun, or some other greal
Imam. with vocabulary that would reach to tho
Rocky Mountains, might continue all day, and
then not be able to tell you ne-hali oil my vars
ETY. of Spring Goods. AS for pHces, you must pc
the Judge. Our goods arc bought LOT cash, anu
our motto is, "Small profits Vnd quick sales.
Halls Patent Lever Plows and Points Tor Sale-
WATKINS IL SMITH.
! Midlleport, o., April |. ls5Su
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AND WARRANT STOLEN.-Was

I AND WARRANT STOLEN.-Was
/ 4 stolen from John Willard in Cincinnati,
Ohio, between the lst and 10th Of April last, a
trunk containing among other things, about $400
in gold, and Land Warrant for so acres of land,
issued to Jacob Willard, and by him assigned to
John Willard. Notice is hereby given, that
will make application to the Commissioner of
Pensions for the issue of duplicate Of said Land
Warrant. JACOB WILLARD.
June II, l853.-w6#
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-07-12

~ OTICE.-I will give lessons in the German
~ and French languages. Those who are de-
sirous of learning it, will please apply to Mr..
Earhalt. Parents wishing to send their children
to my day school can do so. | will teach the
English branches in connection with the Ger
man. AUGISIUS NASI'
Pomeroy, July s, 1853-tf
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CAPT. JNO. NJ LODWlCK,
NV ILL leave Pomeroy for Portsmouth, every
w Monday, and Wednesday, a. s O'clock,
A. M.
WILL leave Portsmouth for Pomcroy, every
Tuesday, and Saturday, at 10 o'clock, positively.
Passengers and shippers can rely on this boat
being punctual, and remaining in the trade
JOHN w. WARMER, Clerk,
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JACOB $. EARmART,

ATTUKNEY ut LAW.
OFFICE OF PROBATE JUICE, PoMERoY, Ono.
wv ILL attend promptly TO all business en-
w trusted TO his circ, in the counties OF
Athens, MeigS, and Gallla.
May 80, 1851.
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OFFICE OF tIle Probate Court Of
" McigS OVVIatY.--SPttIcInent Of A. g.

cOtIntS.--All persons interested will take no
tice that the following accounts have been filed in
thus Office for settlement to wit: Final accounts
ct Peter Ilarpold, Guardian of Deborah and Spen-
DER Pickens. Also the final account Of Margaret
Gllliland, (late Pullens) guardian of Rosena and
Nancy Pullens, will be heard on the 18th day OF
June, 1858. NJ. HECKARD, Probate Judge.
Nav "a 3wnd
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To the Public.
This boat has been bought and fitted w ex-
pressy for this trade, and no other. All business
entrusted TO this boat will be properly and prompt
ly attended to. Passengers will be gentlemanly
treated and well cared for. The boat is fast com
Portable, and convenent-s provided with Life
Boat, Li(e-PreserverS, and all other requirements
to fill the new law; has all of her Inspection pa
pers, and rates well in the Insurance Office.
Nav t0tf
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n. COHEN.

REGS leave most respectfully to inform his
ID friends and the public generally, that he has
REMOVED
To his new building, two doors above Court ST. ;,
on Front, where he haso hand
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-07-12

HR. ]. RATHBURN having permanently To-.
- Gated in Middleport, o., with the view OF
practising medicine and surgery. respectfully so
iicits the attention of the pnblic.
REFERENCES.
Profs Mussey & Judkins, Gin, o.--lloward,
Columbus, o. April 3m*.
NOR SAL.E.-I wish to dispose OF my House
and Lot on the Athens Road-lomerly be-
LONGING to w. Starkey-now occupied by Davis
For particulars, inquire of Mr. Bosworlh.
G. V. DARK.
~ If not disposed Of in a week or ten days,
will sell the same at Auction. CIV ID.
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II. d. SMITH. T. J. SMITH.
II. B. SMITH 4 BROTHER.
BOOT, SHOE, AND FINDIN G
HDHEMDGDcMo

CORNER OF COURT AND FRONT STREETS,
l'OmerOy, 0.
MYTH the view of establishing ourselves
w permanently in the above business, we
have just opened in STlVERS NEW BRICK,
the largest and most varied assortment Of Boots,
Shoes, aud Findings ever brought to this market;
consisting of every variety, from the most deli
cate Zephyr Tie" to the ponderous SIX pound
brogan-the latter an article expressly gotten up
for Golfers and Furnace men. Believing as we
do, that an establishment of the kind ought Ia
be sustained, we enter upon the business, conf
ding its destiny to a generous public.
EE n M MDH IA o. SDS
In this department, we have on hand GOO lasts,
80 bushels best eastern pegs, crlmps, trees, eoth-
or and 'kp of all kinds, Of the best pattern and
make, to which We invite the attention of the
c'aft.
NUFA CTU Ri N G..
This Department will be increased as circum
stances may Justify. Work made at the ShoreS
notice, and warranted to give satisfaction in quail
ity and style II. b. SMITH d BRO.
N. b. Look out for the Iron Boot.
April 10, lS53l4tf
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4 DMINISTRATORS NOTICE..-.

N The subscriber has been appointed and
qualified as Administrator On the estate of
Benjamin Myers, late of Meigs county, deceased
All personS interested will take notice accord
ingly. D. S. ELLIOT.
May 20, 1S53t9w3s
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The Railroad is Finished to POmerOy.

RON. Good assortment Low for Cash. by
f. II. STEDMAN.
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DR. MENZIEs, Ofice, Third St.
Am Exhibit

OF THE EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS
" of Megs County, for the year ending June
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17
Approved March 3, 1853.

SINGULAR MARRIAGE opTnE EMPKRoR's
PHYsleIAH.-The marriage OF the ply.
sician OF Louis Napoleon, DR.. Conneau,
is announced. We learn from the
Courier dcs Eiais Unis that he has, in
imitation of his royal master, espoused
lady thirty years younger than him
sell. DIR. Conncau, who ia said TO be a
most excellent man, had been the tntor
Of this young lady from her infancy,
having bestowed upon her all the tender
care and soliciiude Of iather.-Soine
time ago, finding his charge Of Gn age
and in u position to be married, he offer
ed his services in making for her an
advantageous selection. But | have
already made my choice, replied the
young lady, and am ready TO be
married at any time. How reloined
the as,onished doctor, have you indeed
selected your husband : and who is the
happy man 2 1t is yourself responded
the damsel love you with all my
heart, and l am now ready TO become
your vile. Too much surprised At this
declaration to believe his pupil in earn
est, the doctor turned it off as pleas
antry.-She insisted that she was seri
Gus he AT length made n formal and
distinct refusal of the hand she had Of.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17

OSg HUNDRED MITES Pm Hour -" A
Maine Yankee announces, through the
.Naiioadi H.teHigence,, the invention OF
a form o! road and improved locomotive,
which, he says, will safely transport the
mails an passengers at the rate Of me
huadyed m'les per hour The writer
lGrther says he has been made acquain,-
cd with the de,alls OF these improve
mens," " which are so paIpnbly correct
in theory, and feasible in practice, lnat
every civil engineer and railroad man
VIII, on examination, at once recognise
end admit. us the dcsideraium, even to
the extent Of safety and speed above
Indicated" The next Congress, 1t is
saIj, is to be invited TO secure its adop.
il"n, aud give to the world the result ol
the iirst experiment.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17

ALARaiiNG spREAD OF FLUHkEyisM.-
A z eat deal has been said Of late, Of
the increase of crime in this city. OF tie
ma.'uihed dimensions Of taxes, Of the
intolrrah!e burden o!rents and OF ihc
deplorable rise IN pork and beans but
nno less formidable course OF danger ia
the mctrop' lie has yet escaped general
observation we mean the alarming
growth OF aristccra,ic notions, and the
consequent appalling Llsl lay OF iiunkey-
ism in the streets. Go up Broadway
any time during the day, between
eleven and four. and you might fancy,
from the number of arIslocratic cquipa-
pes rolling past, with llveried coachmen
holding the ribbons, aud tasselled and
silver-laced ioo!men endeevoring 10
,nainia in their ioeting beliiud, tha, you
had been transported to Regent street,
or else that New York had suffered an
eruption of Tie wealthy pGirenRs Of
London. Ia fact, handsome liveri,s,
geld lace AM splendid equipages are
now the rage Of The upper ten OF New
York, Flunkeyism has been transplant-
Ell to Ihe metropolis oil this democratic
land, ana from Tie evidence before our
eyes, we would cay it has found most
corgcral so:l. N. y HraM.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17

a WORD OR Two FDk 1HE 1oUNG.-
4 great many young men think Lrav-
cry consists in profanity, and mainline sS
IN brandy, cigars and cock-lalis ust
AZ young women think 1t the height Of
life to chat small talk, dress like pea
cocks, aud go the tender and scnt-
mental on all public occasions.
Touching the use OF profanity, an ex.
change has the following, which ISM
very much short of eosi al
The young and ,houghtless should
remember that The frequent use Of the
name oi God, or the desil-allus slons 10
pas ages Of Scripture - mocking at
nylhlng serious o. devout- oaths, vu!-
gar by words, cant phrases, affected
hard words when familiar terms Will
do as well SCRAPS OF Latin, Greek or
French- quotations from plays, spoken
in Il theatrical mdEutr-ali these, much
used ia conversation, reader person
very conlrmpnole To grave and wise
n.Cn.'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17
EASTERN DISTRICT.

The Convention met al the appointed
time, and was called 10 order by VIII
liam ii. Cranslou, OF Newport.
Gen. Elisha Dyer, Jr.. WAS eles'ed
Chairman p!Ihe Convention, aud Ihom'
lis {. Greene, Secretary.
Mr. Cranston, Of Newport, ncminat-
ed George G. King, ksq., Tor Repr,sen-
laavc 10 Congress from the Eastern
District.
Mr.. Spencer Mowry nominated
Chris'ophcr Robinson, ESQ., of Woon-
socket.
The convention proceeded to ballot
for Representative. Upon the frs, bal
lot MIR. King nad .lS votes, Mr.. Robin
son u, scattering 4, ant here Was no
ele"tlDn.
Upon The second ballot Mir. King had
% votes, Mr.. Robinson IL, scattering 5:
and Mr. King was declared nominated
by the Convention.
On motion of AIR. Robinson. the Con
vcdtion Then voted unanimously Tor the
nomination OF Mr.. King.
Mr.. Cranston was appointed com.
millee TO inform Mr.. King oi his non-
nation. The Convention then adjourn
ed
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17
FROM AUSTRALIA.

| By tic arrival Of The Lady Suffolk,
From Cape Good Eolc, we have re.
cieved dates from Port Phillip 10 The
18th November, which though not so
Late as those recently received by The
/. way OF South America, bring conc
news o interest. The capiain ol the
British ship RoXbury Cnflle, at Cape
Town, reported that during lie stay Ia
Australia, four ~ ssels haJ left Victoria
with cargocs oi gold, 10 tie amount oi
iA70oo ounces, valued IL l.7S0-
O0n,
Many new deposits Of gold had been
discovered, and il WAS ccr,ain that tie
sol and rocks rich with this metal cx-
tend over many thousands o. squire
miles.
New iiggings had been found at the
Ovens river, bat the avera &c yield had
not been ascertained.
Adveiturers from all parts of the
world were arriving daily hy hundreds.
Anothcr account says the intelli-
gence from the gold fields continues on
the whole encouraging, through the
experience Of individual dggers at dill.
icrent points, presents every variety Of
rtsuIts. ir IN rapid fortune making TO
utter deslilulion. Great numbers had
returned lenniess, and yet an unceas-
ing stream of adventures covered The
road from Melbourne TO aurierous local
tiles. New diggings, apparently of vet
unequal!cd wealth. had been opened at
the Ovens, the last escort from which
atone brough, down upward OF $4,000
ounces Of gold - BoSioa Journal
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17
CosrrMg CT Rosa MADiAI. A CORES.

Costume CT Rosa MADiAI. A CORES.
ouden, Of an English paper describes
The costume and convcniences allowed
to Rosa Mndiai in her prison:
Her chenise is OF coarse material,
like q sailc!0lh; then she wears knli-
ted worsted garment, over which lie q
brown Gulllc robe. such as is worn ty
the Franc cscans. Over all is worn The
livery Of the prison i. e., IA broad yellow
and white striped coarse linen material
tn, skirt tight as a sack, and on her
head she wear, close skull cap Of the
same, fastened by Il tape unt,cr her chin,
&c hair beng seen. She has coarse
hose and great thick shocs. am not
sure tha, ever told you, when describ-
ing her cell, tha. her seat was a round
stool, like milking stool chained to
the wall in ii corner Of the room and in
the opposite corner is small footstool,
also chained, SO tina, poor Rosa, when at
her work on the stool OF repentance can
not make use OF the second small stool
to keep her feet from the cold, brick
floor. She told us that when she was
brought from Florence, Instead Of being
conveyed at once to Lucca, they kept
her nigh, aud hal' day in the COM
mon prison at Pis'oja, which she said
was most filthy place, and the food
they gave her was too loa,hsome to
eat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17

A DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR A young
scarcgracs, who had run out fortune
and IaIen into bad habits, took up his
residence in "A country village on Long
Island, pretending to be an author. His
shabby appearance was, therefore, ac-
counted for. and rs his address was good,
and marks Of personal beauty remained
many romantic village maii sighed
over the "cruel fate Of genius" Signs
would no. pay his landlords bill. and
when a month had expired, he was
dunnei'Ir good earnest. A, length the
landlord told him he never saw any Of
his productions, and wished to know
what work he had been the author of.
Being hus pushed, he replied:
"Why si-, | call myself an author,
and so am he author Of my own mis-
fortunes"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17
rsiN NGv YoRm.-Ncw York has

Lrsis NEv YoEM.-Ncw York has
for some time been accounted II large
Place" II is alsoa wicked one, csre-
cia.'y in some Of irs official ,eine, The
Tribune gives Inc following rather en-
Pha'ic raragrai
Strong a. vas the convic 'ian every
where eGiertuined oi The inensureirss
corruption ani slame!,ss rapariiy uf
our present Common Council, we tt-
Iieve the revelations OF Saturday, made
ny the Grand Jury before The Recorder
and brace ol Aldermen. will b. rcrirv.
ed ut n distance with surprise. That
cur Aldermen were corrupt WAS not
doubted, but the state OF iucls d.ec,os-
cd shows then Sd careless oil appear.
anccs, so bare-!ac ed IN robbery. 80 raw
enous for the wages Vt treason 10 their
sworn duty, that even tie hardened IN
sin md iniqu J must be shocked by H..
And though the blasting facts oliciled
notorlourly bear no proportion TO these
yet unrevealed, yet they hear such un-
mis,akcablc traces oi the system TO
which they b.long-they are so indis
'PutahIy part and parcel Of the manage
ment OF our ciiy's financial interests by
her chosen rulcrs-that no one can read
even thus much and not he morally GER
tain that his emporium WAS b,cd At ey-
cry re thaia majority Of her Legis-
.a,ors and official guardians have re-
solved 10 rob and share the lunder-
and that the amount OF their joint de-
predalions mus. be reckonei by mIl-
Iion.."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17

A IloT JORE.-Soo1 alter the close Of
efthe American Revolution dcpula-
lion Of ladan chiefs, having some bus
iness TO trgnsaci with Tic Governor,
were invited TO dine with sGue o. the
officials in PLiladelrlia. During the
rcpast the eyes Of L young chiei were
attracted 10 n castor Of mustard, Law
ing in il a spoon ready Ter Use. Tempt
ed by lis bright color, he gonlly drew it
towards hIm, and soon had trimming
spoonful in his mouth. Instantly de-
tecting his mistake, he nevertheless had
he iort'ude TO swallow it, alhougE il
forced tears from his eyes.
A chIci opposite, at the table, who
had observed The conse querce but not
The cause, asked him "nhat he was
crying Tor -
IIc rellicd that lie was shrinking Of
his father, who was killed IN batile.'
Seen alter the quesIioner Limrelf
prompted hy curiosity, made the same
experiment w'lh the same result, and
in urn was asked by young sash,m
''what he was crying ior!'
Because you were not killed when
your father was,' was the promp! re-
ply.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17

HoEEsrr.-A Quaker, passing through
a market, stopped atas,alI, and inquired
the price Of citrons.
III have nore," said The honest coun-
tryman, "that will SUIT you they arc
dccaye1, and their flavor is gone"
Thank thee, friend il will 20 TO the
next stand" "Has thou good frui, To-
day = said he TO the dealer.
Yes, sir here are some Of the fiuest
numegs Of my garden. They are small
but rich oflheir kind"
Then thou canst recommend thcm7''
80, certainly, SIR"
"Very well, will take two"
He carrie them home, and they
proved NOT only unsound, but mlscrably
iasieless.
The next morning he again repaired
to The same place. The man who sold
him the fruit the proceeding day asked
him # he would like some more.
"Nay friend, thou hast deceived me
once, and now although thou mayest
speak the truth, still cannot trust thee;
but thy neighbor chose TO deal uprighlly
with me, aud henceiorth | shall be his
patron. Thou wou!dst do well to re-
member this, and let IN by experience
that u lie is base thing in the begin
ming and very unproftable one in the
end :"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17
Gol,9rcss.
WAsulNGros, Thursday. March 10.

WAsulNGros, Thursday. March 10.
SrEArg.-Mr. Schas,ian, Of ArkaL-
sas, t!,,r red resolution referring 10 the
committee o. Indian ailalrs, all he bus
in, es lr!, unfinished ai the last session
Of The Senate. Adopted.
MIR. Cooier, oi Pa. introduced reso.
luton, the object Of which was TO IN
qulre Of The Navy Department the re'a-
tive price of the coal furnished 10 The
U. s. Squadron now on ;he way TO Ja-
pan. Adopted.
Mr.. Chase, of Ohio, offered resolu.
ton in iavor Of printing 2O00 copies oil
the report made by Capt. Marcy up
Oh the exploration Of the Red river.
The committee on claims were on
motion allowed to continue the employ
a en-: of the clerks allowed TO them dur
ing the late session.
Alter The transaction Of rome further
business Of no general importance, the
resolution calling Tor Information res
pectIng the disputed title Of Great
Britain to the Bay Islands was taken
up.
Mr.. Douglass, OF ILL.,, being entitled TO
the floor, commenced speech in reply
10 the argument OF Mr.. Clayton.
At O'Clock, Mr.. Douglass was still
speaking The galleries and lobby Of
the chamber were crowded, the former
consisting principally oi ladies.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17
FlslruRs TO WEST PolNr-

FIsIroRs TO WEST PolNr - The
Warrington rapc"s announce the
following gentlemen, us composing the
Doard Of Visitors to the Military AcaJe-
my, appointed hy tie President for
1853 lion. Daniel Goodenow, Maine !;
Hon. Wm. G. Bates, Mass achuset,s ;
{. w. Andrews, Esqr Connecticut /;
Henry f. Davies, Esq, New York !;
Francis Hewson, Esq, Penusylvi MIA /;
Col. john c. Groom, Maryland Hon
ken"rlh Reynor, North Carolina Maj.
a. '. Brunhy, Georgia Gen. ID.
jarvis, Ohio Joshua Baker, Esq. Lou
lima Prot Henry Tuiwiler, Alabama;
Rev. james purviance, Mississippi /;
Major G.. Il. Wurd, Florida Gen.
George Temple. Iowa E,nry S. Bard,
Esq. Wisconsin.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17

SIR HENRY LYTToN BULwrR.-Sir
Henry Lyt'on BuIwer had narrow es-
cape with his Lille, few days since,
while descending the Rhone from Avig-
non 10 Lyons, in one Of The ordinary
passage steamers. The boiler burst,
and the vessel sunk in tie river. Sir
Henry, with other passengers, swan
for their lives and the former was much
exhausted Oh reaching the shore. Sir
Henry is in very delicate state OF
health, and il is feared that the accident
may seriously rctard his recovery
London paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17
AurooRAPHs or HrSRY CLAY.-Ap

AUTOGRAPHS or HrSRY CLAY.-Ap.
pl,cailons being conLnualy made TO the
family Of the late Henry Clay, for nu-
tograrhs and other memenloes of The IL
Iustrious dead, the Lexington Observer
has bcen requested TO say that all such
,articIes a' they can part with have been
disposed of The number suj1 lied has
been - large ns to leave TO ino family
only such memorials as they wish TO
preserve.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-17
WING STATE CONVENTION.

Pursuant 10 Il call Of the Wing State
Committee the delegates 20 The Whig
State Convention assembled n, The State
House in Providence Oh THURSDAY nj.
terno1n.
Tie Convcn,ion was callcd TO order
by William H. traCston Esq, OF New
plrt.
Christopher Robinson, Vas elected
Chairman, ani ThCmasS. Anthony and
Thomas q. GGecne. Srcrciai les.
or mIrion Of George w JacEs'n, ESQ.
CoiCmi,lcc oil llIrG from each oi the
other c0rulrs, ard FIVE from The coun-
y ol Providence, were APPOINTED 10
retire 10 make he nominations for the
scvcra' Offices.
= A, the request Of the Chairmnn, a
CommIt,;e was appointed by he dele
gales ircm the different counties.
The Commille reported that they had
concluded moi 10 make any nominations
and offered the following resolution for
the apIrObaton of the Convention
Resoiced, That The following resolu-
tons be recommended 10 the Conyen-
ton, ior their appreciation.
Resoired, That Il Committee Of three
from Providence County, and one from
each ti The other counties, be appointed
10 nominate suitable candidates Tor Gen
era! Officers To he supported AT he en-
SUNG State Election.
RcsOircd, That sad Committee con-
sis, Of the following gcn,lcmCn:
Neupoyt County, William III. Grams
ton.
Providence County, u. Whe1-
ton, George w Jackson, Abraham
Payne.
Rent CunfU-S Simon ii Greene.
Washington County, john }. Rey-
nolds.
BciSfni O. ,nfy- -Th -mns G. Turner.
Alter discussion the Report was ac-
copied and the resolutions were adopted.
Tie Convention then dissolved.