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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-01-18
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rINHERE will be petition presented to the
Commissioners Of Meigs county at their
next session, 70 lay out and establish a county
road beginning at OF near the center Of section
thirty IN Bedford township, on the county line,
thence on the most practicable rVpte southeast,
near Mills Uowenis, thence near ziba Wingees,
thence 70 inteFsect the state road between Joseph
Aikins end John liaye. ARETiII0NRRs
psaAp1, Dss 2o,bg ioo1. sroN sr.ge a.si
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HEN RY COX,s
"EwLY INVENTED
IRONING MACHINE.

III nounce to the respectable inhabitants Of
Pomeroy and the adjoining neighborhood that he
is now prepared to receive Linen, Ladies Presses,
Gentlemen's Shirts, &C., of every description, for
ironing, at the lowest possible charge, with care
Four dozen can be ironed in one hour, or more,
if required No ERE is used, and the Linen bears
a most beautiful gloss, withcif iHiutyss
Residence, corner Of SpnRg street opposite
Mr.. Wink's Grocery Store. &e
Pomeroy, June "a, 1852.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-01-18

~ DIGESTp' Such is the true meaning Of the
word "Pepsin," OF Of the two Greek words from
which II is derived. This is the significant and
appropriate title of the True DIGESTIVE FLUID, or
GASTRIC JUICE, prepared by DR.. J. s. HouoHroN, Of
Philadelphia, from the fourth Stomach of the Ok,
for the cur the cure Of Indigestion and Dyspepsia.
II is Natures own remedy for an unhealthy stom-
ach. No art Of man can equal its curative pow
ers. II renders GOOD EATING perfectly con-
sistent with HEALTH. See advertisement, in
another part Of this paper. sFT
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BOSTON EATING HOUSE.

THE Ppptietors have rented an extensive suite
L of rooms on the corner Of Fourth aad Syca-
more streets, adjoining their Eating rooms, and
are fitting Them up in suitable style fos the puI-
pose of furnishing lodging apartments to gentIe-
men. or families in connection with their Eating
Establishment. FALES & WHEELER,
l20 Sycamore street.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-01-18

pAn ounce Of Fact is worth pound of The
ory, and the swarm Of conclusive facts that clus-
ter round that incompatible preparation, Hoof-
lands German Bitters, prepared by Dr. Q. NJ.
Jackson, Philadelphia establishing its value as a
tonic and restorative, are such as would prevent
!ncredulity itself from questioning its Efficacy
In all cases of disease Of stomach, whether acute
or chronic, it may be recommended for its sooth-
ing, cordial, and renovatng influence. Dyspep-
sia, heartburn, loss Of appetite, nausea, nervous
tremors, relaxation debility, &C., are relieved by
the Bitters in very short space Of time; and q
perseverance in their use never fails to work
thorough cure.
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Attachment Notice.

4 T my instance, an Attachment was this day
n issued by J. P, Coburn, Justice of the
Peace of Salem township, Meigs county, Ohio,
against the property and effects Of Chaun,y
Butrick, an absconding debtor, and William
Coughey, non resident Of said county.
Dated this 18th day OF December, 1882. =
dec28-6Iw6A JOHN McVET.
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A PETITION win be pNsentcd tothe Trustees
n of Scpio township, on Tuesday, the 18th
day Of January, 1885, praying for township road
commencing at or near Samuel d. Chalfan's mill
then eaSterly through S. ID. Chafans land, Henry
WebSter's land, to said Webster's southeast cor
ner; thence on the highest and best ground toin-
tersect what is called the Old State Road, where
it passes through land belonging 70 the estate Of
Andrew Moores' estate. A PETlTIQNER.s
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ATTACHM ENT.

A T my instance, an attachment was issued on
"A the 10th day of January, 1858, by S. =.
PANE, Justice of the Peace Of Salisbury town
ship, Meigs county, Ohio, against the property
and effects Of Thomas Michae', an abscohding
debtor. Az ~F At
iantS-lw0 CHARLES r. THOMAS.
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A Farul for SmIe.

7 WILL SELL the farm on which now live, in
L Rutland township. Meigs county. Said farm
contains 65 acres, 40 Of which are well improved,
and the balance well timbered. On the premises
are q good frame dwelling house, agood frame barn
and out houses. and good well Of water. Also,
two good orchards-one Of which is young, and Of
the choicest fruit. For particulars, apply to the
subscriber, on the premises, or 10 S. HALLIDAY;
Pomeroy. BARSLY HUBBEIL.
Dec. I8, 1852 52.-50m3*
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MIDDLEPORT
DRWJ@ aByEGDMWE.
wholesale hnd RerniV.

Y N-AA~A A|NfNA~ANs 7
4 Ii who wish anything in the way Of Drugs,
IA Medicines, Chemicals, Oils, Dye Stuifs,
Brushes. Paints, varnishess Psrfumery, Instru-
ments, ~
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS,
Fof Medical purposes only,) or anything else in
the Druggists line of business, win please cali
at the W
!. "MIDDLEP0RT DRUG STORE
On Front street, Middleport, Ohio, where may
be found general assortment Of such articles,
Good and Pure. at the lowest cash prices, fol
ready payi together with
MEDICAL BOOKS,
Some approved Patent and Family Medicines, and
avariety Of Concentrated Preparations and Medi.
cnes, put up by the proprietor and Others for the
useof Eclectic and Physiopathic Physicians.
Merchants, Druggists, Physicians, and al
Others are invited TO call and see IL they can bl
pleased. DR.. J. DAVIS, Druggist.
Middleport, o., dec2 i-50yi
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~ 70 sell Pictorial and Useful Works for the
wear 1853. 1000 DOLLARS A YEAR,
Wanted, in every Countyin the United States.
active and enierprsing men, to engage in the sale
of some Of the BEST Books published in the
country.
To men ofgood address, possessing small cap.
ital Of from e2b TO 500, such inducenents Will
be offered as to enable them 10 make from " 70
IS a day profit. M
The Books published by US are all useful in
their character, extremely popular, and command
large sales wherever they are offered.
For further particulars, address, Eostage pald,)
ROBERT SEARS, RI blishef,
janle-i iSi William st. N. y.
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addition, he has q large supply OF
IEH IA m ER @N q

OF superior quality.
In the Bedstead department, he can suit
the most fastidious. both as to price and quality.
As there has been an old prejudice against the
wood screw (of the old plan) he would here state
that he has new and improved machine which
he warrants to give satisfaction.
All the above articles will be sold OF the LOW
EST PRICES
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-01-18
Mem QlotIlina 9tore.

II AvING'ftted up a New Room expressly for
II the business, adjoining the Old Stand. am
now prepared to offer very large stock Of FASH
IONABLE and BSTANTIALLY-MADE
%H"H MMMN0@
both for Gentlemen and Boys--of almost every
description, which were purchased in the lowest
market, at such prices as will enable us to
Umderself any other Establishment
i'm the County. -
The object Of going into the business Is not for
profit alone, but having reasons for so doing best
explained at home, we are determined to sell
everything in this line at
VERY LITTLE ADVANCE ON COST
Call and examine. We think we can name a
price that will appear cheap.
Pomcroy, novl6-i5 3. S. EDWARDS.
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cOunts.-All persons interested will take no
tice that the following accounts have been filed
in this Office for settlement to wit: Final accounts
of James Bell, Admir- Of Anthony W. Bowen, de-
ceased, and the accounts of Samuel Bradbury,
Admir- Of Henry w. Hysell, decd. .'T
10th day Of February next M. HECKARD,
janl8-lw3 pd. Probate Judge.
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rEWJW NMN@C

II - HNN N INA 01Eo
He is also prepared to do all kinds Of Turning,
from humming top to columns for State House.
and having recently fittedup aPlaning Ma
chine, he is now ready to do planning OF all
times.
UNDERTAKING.
In addition to the above business, he is also
prepared to make C0FFlNS Of every quality
upon the shortest notice.
aug 5-3Otf.
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NOTICE.

n PETITION will he presented to the Trus.
"a tees Of Sutton township on the 18th Of
February, 1858, praying for Township Road,
thence running along the bank Of the creek across
Isaac Carleton's fam; thence the nearest and
best ground to the northeast corner Of William
Carleton meadow; thence running SO as to in
tersect a street near said William Csrtons Coal
Bank. N
jan18-lw4r A PETITIONER.
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i. FASHIONABLE
+ URNITURE U AND CHAIRS.
H, III. RARTLETT,

Three doors abore EduardS',
rs now offering foa sale at the above stand
l large lot Of Fashionable Furniture, OF his own
make, and of Cincinnati manufacture.
His stock consists of the following; BURE4Us,
Tables, Wash and Light Stands, Book Gases.
Cribs, and all other articles usually kept in 0
Furniture Establishment M,
In addition, he has q large supply Of
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DOCTOls YOURSELF!

THE POCKET ESCuEAPIuss OR
1 EVERY ONE HIS OWN PHYSICIAN. =.
The Fortieth Edition, with One Nundred En-
cravings, showing diseases and malfornaiions o.
the Human System in every shape snd form. To
which is added Treatise on the piseeses Of Fe.
males being Of the highest Importance to hdArrie6
people, or those contemplating marriage. BY
WlLLIAMYOuNG, M. D.
Let no father be ashamed to present copy of
the Esculapius to his child. II may save him
from on early grave. Let no young man or wc.
man enter into the secret oblgatiaps Of married
life without reading the Pocket Esc ,lspius.--
Let no one suffering from a hacknied cough, pain
in the side, restless nights nervous feelings, end
the whole train of Dyspectic sensations, and CIV
ZEN up by their physician. be another moment
without consulting the Esculapius. Have tho
married. or those about 10 be married, any inpcsi.
mcnt, read the truly useful book, as 1t has beea
the means Of saving thousand Of unfJnuEats
creatures from the very jaws of death.
Any person sending 25 cents enclosed in d let
rer, will receive one copy Of this work by mail,
or FIVE copies will be sent for One Dollar
Address (post paid) DR.. WIN. YOUNG.
noy3U No i62 Spruce st. PhiladelnhiA
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John Nelson, IRIS, Estate.
NJ Office is hereby given that the subscribers
| Y have been appointed and qualified as Ad-
ministratr rs on the Estate Of John Nelson, Jr.,
late of Coalport, Meigs county, decd.
JOSHUA WOOD,
GEO. W. COOPER,
ian4s Administrations.
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'T>ABLE SALT. Tobacco, Cigars, Young Hy-
l son, and Imf erial Tea, Bar Lead, Percus-
sion Caps, Matches, Buckets, Tubs, plain and
fancy, Washboards; Candlewick, Bedcords, Soap,
Candles, Saleratus, Alum, CoperaS, Madder, In
digo, Pepper, Alspice, Ginger, Cloves, Nutmegs
Crushed Sugar. 20 Reams Wrapping paper, 6 doz
Brown. In fact, they have at Eagles Grocery in
Middleport every thing that is usually called for
in the Grocery line, at a small advance on Gin
cinnati prices for Cash or Produce, by
]. w. & WIN. G. EAGLE.
Middleport, Jan. 4, 1s53-52m2.s
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-01-18

Music, German and French.
M RS. HOLLIS respectfully announces to the
w people Of RpmeIoy, that she Is prepared to
give lessons the Piano Forte. From her form
er practice in teaching, and from the thorough and
practical manner in which she was herself In
structed she hopes TO be able to give satisfaction
to all who may desire to take lessons Of her.
Mr.. Hollis also has time to instruct few more
pupils IN French or German Languages.
TERMS:
4 Tuition on the Piano. one Quarter, 20 Lessons,
Halls, or at the Pomeroy Academy.
Nov. 80, 1882.
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TERMS AND PREMIUMS.
[See list of Premium Volumes below.l

For any2 I" 500
For anys a e" 100
For all of the Reviews . =" 500
For Blackwood's Magazine" 1 I" 500
For Blackwood, Reviews" 3 {" 500
For Blackwood, Reviews" /" 1000
payments to be made in all cases in ADVANCE
The Premiums consist of the following works,
back volumes of which will be given to new sub
scnbers according to the number Of periodicals
ordeted, as above explained.
PREMIUM VOLUMES.
Foreign Quarterly Review, Zone year.)
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Westminster Review, Zone year,
Consecutive Premium Volumes cannot, in all
cases be furnished, except of the Foreign Quar-
terly Review. To prevent disappointment there
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premiums as there are volumes TO which he
may be entitled.
CLUBBING.
A discount of twenty-five per cent. from the
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four or more copies Of any one or more of the
above works. Thus: Four copies of BlackEood,
or of gne Review, will be sent to one address fol
50; four copies Of the four Reviews and Black
wood for $50; and so on.
No premiums will be given where the above
allowance is made to clubs, nor will premiums
in any case be furnished, unless the subscription
money is paid full to the Publishers without re-
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where issued will be received at par.
REDUCED POSTAGE.
The following table will show the great reduc-
ton which has been made on these Periodicals
since 1874, and the very triAing rates now
charged.
PER AHNUW
Prior to lS46, postage on Blackwood was $2,4(
on single Review LII
From l845 to 1851 on Blackwood 1,0(
on a Review 81
In 1851 '52 Cav. rate) on Blackwood u
on Review 8;
The present postage ON Blackwood is q
ona Review 1:
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ways addressed, postpaid, to the Publishers, Z
a LEONARD SCOTT d co.,
70 Fulton Street. (entrance 81 Gould st.,
janl8-l s3 f4a New York
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WE. ]. PMAEs,&

At the Cheap Stove Store, near the corner
of Front and Court street, where you will find
every variety Of STOVES known to this market.
His stoves are all of PiTTSBURG MANUPAC>
TURE, selected with great care, and warranted.
all Of which will be sold cheap for Cash. 81
He also cohtinuesto manufacture all kinds Of
articles Of Tin and Sheet Iron.
Family Flour, Of the best brands kept
constantly on hand, for sale by the barrel. y i
dec ll-49vi
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On SACKS Rio Coffee in Store and for sale
~ by J.W. q WM. G. EAGLE.
OK Bbls N. o. Molasses, in store and for sale
GO low for Cash or Produce, by
J. w. & WIN. C. EAGLE.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-01-18

q IoH tho bl6cllOO VI DlIeCtOIS OF bnlS lubutu-
t. iion on the FIRST inst. the following persons
W. I. Fe-elec,ed: John Ballard. PRESIDENT
FIR. Crawford, (Cashier,) E. H. Moore.
j. N. Dana and N. L. Wilson. L. H..
SieWars Teller. The condition Of The Bank
is highly Sn,islactory.--Aiksns Mess.
discontinued that the trade Of Japan with
Ashls country, IL she opens her porls, will be
worth more than $500. 100000 annually
This,is more than the entire valua flhe an.
sNpal exports Of the United States TO GreaI
dlaiao THE population is pu. at $50 i000,-
NO,. The Empire consists Of three thous.
ind, eight hundred and friy islands, lying
of the coast or China. having an area about
equafTo IhaIo( Germany, including Prussia
and AusIgia, Or about six lines ina. Of Ihs
,6iaIs Of New York. f,,.a ,.,..,,'sr,., 7,al.
~ KANAwHH TRADE The peoplsSof the
Kanawha Valley are discussing the pFoprie-
stgOf establishing q line Of steamers 70 ply
between Charleston and Wheeling. 20 con.
ntctwish tbe Baltimore and Ohio Railrosd
ELncTioEs III MASSACHUSETTS AND DstA.
wARB-NRw YoRK, Jan. la.--J. VI. Clifford
,Mhie. Watsieoied Goyernorof Massachusetts
by the Legislature cf that Sia,e to-day.
p Hon. gohnM. Claylon was to-day elected
United States 6enaior for six years BY the
DelsEsre Legislh,ufe.
-hs THB iMAssACHUsRrT LEsIsLARURB--Bo Bos
'1oNs Dan. ~ 2--The Legislature to-day iilIet
,wensysiwo vacancies. giving the Why's ~
1 maiorily pp ieins ballos.
.vMr Knk %. c0alilioDisl. hos Essignss
hissees n NJ Fsnpis. 9 ss
rrs nn5rr rensssa obligations !,
4cE. sesg Welch, fgE 4 copy Of ihe PaIcn
Oiles AsppIi tcs ne yer 1855, On the sub
;s(ibf AgHedlsuis.s 2
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n OEFLCE !!.6 Of the Probate Court Of

~ Fulton Steet lenITance % Gould st.,
janl8-l s s 1a New York.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-12-06

The EMPEROR NICHOLAS The Emperor
Nicholas has now been on the the throne twenty
seven years. He is fifty six years of age, man
Of fine health, and il is not likely that he thinks
giving Mp the throne. He has son thirty FIVE
years Of age, to whom the Russians look forward
with confidence, jas he is friend Of Improvement.
lie projected the Railroad from ST. Petersburg TO
Moscow, $50 miles long, which was made by
American engineers, and others will shortly be
butt. Russia is good country for railroads, as
:. mas plenty Of iron. The present Emperor has
three sons and two daughters. The eldest Il
called Alexander, after tho name of his uncle:-
lie is man Of great promise, and is better ed
ucated than his father. Twenty millions Of
serfs belong to the Emperor and twenty six mil .
lions to the nobIes--foriy eight millions bought
and sold with the lands Nineteen millions are
not serfs II is the wish Of the Emperor Ncho.
las 10 liberate the serfs, bat the power lies in the
hands Of the mobiles, and il is dangerous ground
for him 10 tread upon.
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Police Court.

MONDAY, Dec. 9th, 1853
Before Ja 1ge Green-Jeremiah Connors, for dis
tuTbing the public peace on Saturday, 3rd inst.
was fined SO and costs, amounting 10 $S07, which
be paid and was discharged
John Jones, Tor being drunk on Sunday, 4th inst,
was fined 81 and costs, amounting 10 Sc 80; but
being out Of money and out Of credit, he was sent
over to the House Of Correction.
. William McDermou, for being vagraht, was
committed TO the House Of Correction for two months
from this date.
James Dee was brought up on charge of steal
ing turkey, basket, and piece Of corned beef
from the store Of BeIcher & Wordsworth, on Satur-
day evening. Dee pleaded not guilty. Ii seemed
that Mr.. Dee, whose ostensble business is that Of
"swill coecer,'' went to Becher s. Wood
worth's about O'Clock on Saturday evening, and
tried 10 borrow a basket. Mr.. Belcher refused to
lend him one, whcreupon he took one, and secretly
loaded ii with turkey and beef, and cleared out
lie was arrested On the common, about III O'Clock
on Saturday night, by Messrs Mcfarland & Shum.
way. In his wheelbarrow was swill, coat. and
the " dsmembered turkey" When taken TO the
watch house, Dee confessed that be had stolen the
basket, turkey, and meat, and said he did not
know what the devil made him do so''
Dee was committed to the House Of Correction
for the tenn Of two months
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-12-06

An invaluable medicine Tor Canker Gnnkor Rash and
Scarlet Fever, Throat Diusiuper or what Is allied Ma
lignant Purld sOre Throat, Canker and Thrush in the
Month, what in usually termed Sore Mouth, Dysen.
tory, and Canker IN the Bowels, fore Mouth OF Nurs-
ing Women, and the Acrid Hum0fs Of Teeihing Child
ron in short, almost all the affections Of the Mu
cuous Membrane Of tho Mouth, Throat, and AIlnentary
Canal. aHoIN sf 49,.
The medicine has been for twenty cne years before
the public, and such has been liz celebrity, that spu
ous article has been thrown into the Market cop, ing
almost antire the circular and wrapper Of the genuine
article, only changing tho name Of the proprietor. The
genuine has the smile Of "a 4. GnEnyILLE,, on
the circular and wrapper, il put up by his widow
Mrs. A, 8. GRENvILLE, and is Tor sale at JOHN /.
DROWN SONS, AS Washington street. and SETH
w. EOwLE's, 1855 Washington street, Boston, ID.
SCOTT, and JAMES GREEN, Worcester, and by
Druggists generally. deod3m nls
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BY TELEGRAPH.
CONGRESS.

WAsHIN droE. MONDAY, December 8.
SENATE.-The Senate was called 10 order bv
Mr.. Atchison. After the presentation Of creden
nss, resolution was adopted, directing the Secre.
tary to notify the House that quorum Of the Sen.
ate was present.
Mr.. Dodge Of Iowa gave notice of a bill granting
TO Iowa lands for railroad purposes; also bill 10
establish the territorial government of Nebraska.
MIR. Jones, of Iowa gave notice Of a bill granting
lands to Iowa for connecting the Mississippi and
Missouri Rivers,
Mr.. Gwin gave notice Of the following bills =
Making donations OF land 10 California Tor the pur-
pose OF constructing railroad and telegraph line
from San Francisco to the Colorado river, with
branch passing through the valley of the Sacrament
to river to toe boundary Of Oregon; also to estab.
lish line OF mail steamers from San Francisco. via
the Sandwich Islands, to Shangae also 10 nav
the expenses incurred by California suppressing
Indian hosties
HousE.-The Hon. Linn Boyd Of Kentucky, was
elected Speaker, by las votes ont of PIT.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-12-06

A DUEL couple ofyoung men, in the low
er part of the Borough, had a difficulty about
young lady, in the coure of which a banter was
given for fight 1t was at lenght agreed that
itshould be duel and the weapons pistols.
Seconds were chosen, and the prelminarie
agreed but their courage taking the direction of
Bob Acres and oozing out oftheir finger ends, they
were privately informed that the pistols would be
loaded only with powder. One evening in the latter
part OF last week the parties proceeded to Plank
Road, the ground was measured, and apair OWL
famous looking horse pistols presented to the COM
batants, and the word given. Atathedischarge one
OF the parties, dexterously smearing his face with
some red liquidand uttering groan fell heavily to
heground; his opponent, astounded at the result,
was cody informed by his second that his pistol
was loaded rights dropping his pistol he rushed
forward, lmploring the wounded man to speak.
but was answered only by groans, as if in great
pain. Convinced that he had dangerously, # not
fatally wounded his antagonist hestartedfull run
to make his escape, and next morning about day.
light reached his brothers, about ten miles from
Camden. Here the whole family, including
his brother, with all speed came to Camden. and
taking up some funds, several hundred dollars
his mother had in bank, to employ counsel, &C.,
on behalf of his brother, came on <sasaaas-antown
to ascertain the state of the wounded man, and
found that his brother was the victim of the
Unconstitutional Nail.