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The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04

commitment, unless such fine and costs or eihee
as a,oresaid shall be sooner paid; aud for the
third, and each subsequent offence. said person
or persons shall, upon conviction thereof. be
hned IN The sum OF thirty five dollars and costs
OF prosecution, and be imprisoned in the iai of
the county Tor the period of twenty DAYS, pro-
vided, however, no person or persons shall be
deemed guilty of violation of this ordinance
who shall vend sell or give away Intoxicating
or fermented liquors 10 be used for medical or
pharmaceutical purposes only.
SEC. 8. All prosecutions under this ordi-
nance shall proceed and be conductedin all res
poets, in conformity with the act, entitled San
act. further defining the duties of trustees of
townships passed March l2tb, 1855" saving to
the person or persons accused, all the ''beueft
of trial by jury" ceriorari, error or appeal,
conferred or granted by said acI; provided how
ever, that in no prosecution for u violation Of
this ordinance, shall it be necessary 10 allege
or prove the kind of intoxicating or fermeuted
liquors sold or disposed of as aforesaid.
SEC. 4. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after The frsl day of June,
A. D. 1853.
DENNIS GoDARD,
1917 ELI BoorH. Trustees.
Thomas BRlGDEN,
Attest: PUTNAM BARRON, Township Clerk.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04
New Books, New Books.
ewett's Lectures on Temperance.

Jewett's Lectures on Temperance.
Sargeant's Temperance Tales.
Arthur's Six Nights with the Washingtonians.
Fifty Arguments in favor of the nt-Liquor
Law.
The Maine Liquor Law by citizen of Maine.
White Slavery in the Barbary States, by Hon.
Charles Sumner.
Key to Uncle TOMS Cabin, by Harriet Beech
or Stow.
Wide Wide WerId.
Life Pictures.
Peep of Day.
Line upon Line. by Author of Peep of Day.
Here a Little and there Little.
Precept upon Precept.
Lady of the Lake, (embslHshed.)
Lofty and Lowly.
Old Guarl of Napoleon, by Headley.
Walter Cations Works.
T. S. Aithur's Select Tales. beautifully bound
A choice stock of beautifully bound Bibles. 'res-
taments Sc, &c, also Stationery, Blank Books
&c., &C., in every variety, just received, and very
cheap for ready Pay at
HALLS BOOK STORE.
Ravenua. April 25. 1853.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04
Franklin April 3Oth 1858.
The wide Gunge and Clinton Roads.

The Wide Guuge and Clinton Roads.
We elearn indirectly, but reliably, from Mr. Kent,
the President of the Franklin and Warren Ro ID
that arrangements have been perfected, by which
the construction of a continuous wide guage road
between the East and West, is placed beyond con-
tiugency. The construction ofthe road will, it
is stated. on the same auehorily, be prosecuted
without delay, ample means and the most favor
able auspices, rer lering its early completion eer-
tain.
The Ciinton Road, under the direction of Pres
ident Day. is it seems, to go forward, simulta-
neously, With it's kindred enterprise. The sur
yeys are nearly complete and proposals for the
construction 1.-THE work from Hudson TO the State
Line. are to be opened in a few weeks.-Akran
Beacon.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04
Collision on the crossing of the 8. M.
q M. c. Railroad--2O passengers
kaIied--Iail r0bbed---C0nductO
and EDgineprS nrrnSfnd


kHIied--Maii r0b5ed---ConductO
Rnd Engineers arrested.
This P. NJ. Express train on the Southern
Michigan Railroad came in collision at the crt ssing
eight miles out of Chicago on the night of the 25h
OF April, with an Emigrant and Freight train com
iag into Chicago the Michigan and Central
Railroad. The locomotive of the Express train
struck the sixth passenger of the emgrant train.
in a moment the locomotive, tender, baggage and
second class cars of the Express, and three emf
grant cars were heap of ruins. No one in the
irst class passenger cars was seriously injured,
The emigrants on the Central Road suffered the
most The night was very bright with nearly a
full moon, the two tracks cross each other at right
angles and run in straigh line for long distance
Twenty dead bodies were picked out of the ruins,
and fifty to sixty was seriously injured some ol
whom cannst recover.
Several mail bags were opened ON the ground OF
the accident, and partially robbed. Some packa.
ges OF value were taken, but probably the most val
liable were not discovered.
The verdict of tho Coroner's Jury attributed the
cause of the accident to the gross careiessness o
the Conductors, Engineers &C., who have bee,
arrested and committed.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04

The house of Mrs. Sigsby, dress maker. No. Al
Murison street. having been closed and all the cur
tains down since Friday af eruOor, ihe nelghbors
suspected that something was wrong, aAd shs al
ternoon called upon Marshal Gallagher who en-
tered the house through awindoW and found the
woman dead.
She was lying on the floor Of the kitchen, face
downwards. her head under the stove hearth and
nearly severed from her body. There was moth
ing to Indicate d, ing struggle, aad the congealed
blood was only about her head, neck and shoul-
ders. Her drawers were somewhat marked with
blood. No instrument was found in the room
with which she eouli have committed such yio-
lence upon herses. 4 small hutchet was found
standing in the front hall, but it was clean and
bright.
Trunks and drawers had been thrown into
iEe floor.
Upon the floor found part of earring
upon which bond
A canary bird which hung in cage in the hall,
was dead probably from want of water and food.
The neighbors say that the deceased bad gold
witch, which had not been found at the time we
were at the house. We believe Mrs. Sigsby was
seampslress.- Clerei0nd Herald.
Subsequent developemeuts prove that she was
not a woman of reputable character.
The Mayor has offered reward of $500 for
the murderer.
Elizabeth Baker and Sophia Balm, women of bad
character have been arrested on suspicion.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04

Loss of the Steamship Independence
lover leo Lives Lost.
From the statement of Captain Samson-mas-
ter of the iIlfated Independence. we gather the
following facts:
About daylight the 18th of F February, when
near the island of Margatr upon the coast of Low
er California, the ship struck suaken Ieef caus-
ing leak, in consequence of which she rapidly
filed with water, but was enabled to run about
four miles before the water was high enough TO
extnguish The fires. When about three hundred
yards from shore the engines ceased to work and
soon after the ship was found to be on fire. The
fire was supposed to have originated from the fur
naces. Five hundred passengers were on board.
all of whom leaPed into the water and endeavored
TO reach the shore, every Thing that would float
was instantly cast overheard and seized by those
in The water. There was heavy running at
the time in consequence of which the boats could
not be rendered as efficient as they otherwise
would have been, but several boat loads of passen
gers and baggage were picked up. Those saved
were on an uninhabited island without provisions,
they succeeded in about two days in attracting the
attention of some whiing ships lying in tho Mag
dnlen bay, which came TO their relief. One hun
dred and twenty FIVE lives were lost, including ff-
teen of the crew. 1t is thought that if the steam
er had not taken fire. not soul would have per-
shed as all could bave been landed in safety, if
there had bean fine.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04

WAsHISeToN. April 29.-Gov. Hubbard of
Me- has been appointed Consul at Rio Jaueiro
VIM. P. Angel, of New York, Consul to
Klihuabano,
Mr.. Dil'ays, of Syracuse. has been appointed
Charge to Brussels.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04
Advances i'm tie Price of Beef Cattl

Advance i'm tie Price of Beef Cattle.
A very material advance in the prices of beef
cattle has rece:tlv taken place in this market,
ferable, we find on inquiry, not so much to grow
ing scarcity in those sections OF the country
whence come our supplies, MOI to an increased
C consumption at home, but to the springi.Hg up OF
new and inviting markets elsWhere. Let US ex-
pI.ia.
The grazisrs in the Northern Illinois region,
who have heretofore been among the most extern
sve contributors TO the the great cattle markets of
New York. Phildephia, Baltimore and Boston, we
are told, now drive their herds acrogs the plains
TO supply the demand which invites them to CAL
if,'rnia. 1t is long and weary journey, to our
vision, it is true, but the pasurage is good all the
way and when the drovers arrive at their desti-
nation, prices realized which the markets on
the Atlantic seaboard never could afford to pay.
We are also assured that the cattle dealers of
Ohio turning their attention in the same d-
recton. and instances have even come to our
knowledge of large droves having been recalled
from their journey 10 New York to be sent across
the plains. Hence just now the comparative
scarcity of cattle in this market, which produces
in turn the high prices asked for beef at whole
sale-say f.om 9 TO 103 cents per pound. At
these rates the retail consumer must be content
with Is and 16 cents. CT ihereabouts. Beefis thus
becoming luxury which only the rich man is
able to euloy,-.N. y. Express.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04
RiocHEsTER, April goth

Rochester, April 29th
AWFUL LCoNFLAGRATIoN-FoUR LIVES LosTl
The old Rochester House, kept by E. NJ.
Byran & Co. as a Temperance House, on Ex-
chance ST., was consumed by five between one
and two o'clock last night.
Four persons perished in the lames--Ca,harine
Conslin, cook, one waiting maid, and knife. boy
named Henry.
Building insured for SIC, 900.
About 100 persons were in the building. as board
ers, dodgers, &c.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04

JoHN WAsuINGroy April 90
Dix is apnonD.Ix DIX MIsisrEh TO FRANcE.IJohn A.
X Meade Minis Minister to Frunce, and Richard
- = 40 C,fiii. - " -''" "
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04
CIncinnatti Anti-siavery Convention.

Cincinnatti Anti-Siavery Convention.
This Convention assembled Tuesday the
10Th inst. at Masonic Hall. The exercises were
commenced by prayer BY Rev. John Rankin
After which the following officers were elected
PRESIDENT, SAMUEL LEWIS, of Cincin-
nail
VIcE PRESIDENTS, Wm. Lloyd Garrison and
Charles Lenox Remmond, of Massachusetts,
Geo, w Julian and Judge Stephens, Of Indiana,
Mrs. S. Otis Ernst, Mrs. NJ. A. Guild, and DR..
w. II. Brisbane, of Ohio.
SECRETARIES, J. w. Chsfin of Clinton Co.,
J. w. Towner of Medina Co., and Mr.. Langs-
ton of Larain.
BUSINESS COMMITTEE. VIM. Lloyd Garrison,
DIR. Brisbane Judge Stephens, DR., A. Brooke,
G. w. Julian, NJ. Il. Robinson, Christian Donal-
SOD, Mrs. Julia A. Harwcol /, Mrs. Elizabeth T.
Coleman and Mrs. Sarah Ernst.
FINAScE COMMITTEE, Andrew II. Ernst and
Mr.. Harwood.
The Convention continued three days. The
official proceedings, and the resolutions passed
we have not yet seen. The discussions partci-
pated in by Mr.. Garrison and others very
interesting-of which we shall endeavor to give
sketches hereafter. At the close of the Conven-
ton Mr.. Lewis, the President, spoke as follows
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04
The MssrS9or-

The examination Of James Parks, charged with
the murder of VIM. Beatson, commenced yester-
day. The court house was crowded long before
cation throughout The hearing was had before
Justice Hadley, who was assisted by the Mayor,
N. Schuyler, and A. Berry. Esqs. The
morning was consumed in the examination and
cross-examination of Mrs. Dudson, of Cleveland,
who came over in the vessel with Beatson and
Parks, landing at New York on the 11th of March
last. She testified to seeing the two men togeth-
er at her house, on Wednesday, the 18th inst the
day of the murder, a few hours befor they left
Cleveland. Beason was intoxicated, Parks was
not, She identified the clothing found, as belong
ing to or similar to that of Bea,son. She bore
thorough cross examination extremely well.
DR.. Bailey, of Cuyhoga Falls, was next ex-
amined. He was at Cooks hotel, at the FALL,
when Beatson and Parks came there on We'd
resday evening, and heard considerable conyersa-
ton between them. Heis an important witness.
Msssrs. Otis, Woeot, Bliss. and Pleasants, are
council for Parks. The prosecuting attorney, Mr.
Edgerton is assisted by Messrs Upson, Goodhue,
Hammond and Green.
The search for the head If the murdered man,
has, already rema ked thus far proved fruitless
The discovery of the clothing, the cane, bottle
aud button. however, render the Identification of
the body an eusy task. heavy knife was the
instrument used, as it is supposed, in hacking the
head from the body, though the t,sk must have
been a serious one. With the same knife the VIC
tim stabbed in the neck, or in the chest near
the neck; perhaps after the skull had been broken
by some heavy weapon. The dragging of the
heavy body to and half was across the bridge, nus,
also, have been a serious task.-Summh Beacon.
.lfcdnness Re6uked.-Mr. Hall of the Raven
na Star. is down on l.. l.. Brown, the Locofoco
Probate Judge of thut county, with a scorching
casiigaion, on account Of certain alleged attempts
of that iunctionary, control Administrators and
others having business in that Court, in the pub
licnton of their advertise ments. Mr.. B., it s
charged, induces such, by false representations,
to carry their advertisements to the Locoioco office.
.Locofocnism is indebted to the Free Soil move
ment, for its ascendancy in that county. This is
not the first instance by good many, in which it
has used men 10 advance lis purposes, until it
was strong enough,o do without them, and then
spurned them with contempt,-.Akron Beacon.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-04

q passenger depot is about to be erected at AL
Dany oy the Hudson River Railroad Company,
costing $oooo 90. sss... i
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-06
AN ACT granting further powers to the
Board of Supervisors of the several coun-

Board Of Supervisors Of the several coun-
ties.
The Peqpe. Of tho STAT Of Wisconsin, represented
IN Senate and 4ssemAy, do caacf as Jolio,rS.
Section /. The Board of Supervisors of e,ob
county in this State, shall have power and autbo-
rity At any legal meeting, in addition 10 the pow
ers heretofore conferred upon them, to e0ualizc
the assessment upon plank and railroad companies
passing through the several towns in said counties
either to raise or lower the same.
Approved April 2nd 1853.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-06
AN ACT for the announcement Of Arricul
ture and its kindred arts in this State.

ture and Its kindred arts in this State.
The People Of the State Of Wisconsin ,cpreseateQ
tn .Seaate and assembly, do enact as t5Ho,rs
section l. There Is hereby annually appropria.
ted, until the legislature shall by law otherwise d
rect, to the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society
the sum of one thousand dollars, to be expended
oy SAID Society in such manner as it NAV deem
pest calculated to promote and improve the condi
uon OF Agriculture, Horticulture the Mechanical
Manufacturing and Household Arts in this State
either Tor the payment of premiums at the annual
cattle shows and fairs of the Society or in the mr.
chase and distribution of choice seeds, cuttings
plants or tubers, which have been tested and found
adapted to the soil and climate of this State or 20
the prosecution of scientific Investigations and e>
perimsnts, and the collection and diffusion Of in.
formation tending to develop the natural and ac
rlcultural resources of Wisconsin.
sec. z 1t shall be the duty of the Executive
committee OF the said Wisconsin State ApricuI
tural Society, to keep an accurate account of the
manner OF expenditure of the said sum of money
hereby appropriated, and transmit the same tore.
ther with the vouchers therefor. TO the Governor
OF TINS state IN the month of January in each yea1
to be laid by him before the legislature.
Sec. 3. 1t shall also be the duty of the said Elk
ecutlve Committee of the Wisconsin State Aor
cultural Society, TO collect arrange sand collate all
she information in their power in relation TO the
nature, origin and preparation of soils, the cutiva
ton and growth of crops, the breeding and man.
asement of stock the application and character OF
manures and fertilizers the Introduction of new ce-
real and other grains and other agricultural sub
Jects and reportthe same together with statement
of their own proceedings, to the Governor of this
State, in the month of January in each year, to be
by him laid before the legislature
Sec 4. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage
Approved April 2nd 1853.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-06
AN ACT to amend chapter "a of the Royi
-saI Stot,itos
sed Statutes.

The People ofHe State Of Wisconsin represent
Cd In Senate and assembly do enact as J6loms
Section /. The river Mississippi and the nav
igable waters leading into the Mississippi and St.
Lawrence, and the carrying places between the
same, shall be common highways, and forever free
as well to the Inhabitants of the State as to the
citizens of the United States, without anytax, i'm
post, or duty therefor: Provided, That nothing
herein contained shall prevent the collection Of all
tolls imposed for necessary assessments construct
cd in the said navigable waters.
Sec. 2. All rivers and streams Of water in this
State, in all places where the same have been me
andered and returned rs navigablc by the survey
ors employed by the United States government,
are hereby declared navigable to such an extent,
that no dam, bridge or other obstruction may be
made in or over the same without the permission
of the legislature: Provided, That nothing herein
contained shall be construed as to affect any act
now in force granting to towns, or county boards
of Supervisors the power to erect or authorize the
construction of bridges across streams.
Sec. 3. The boundaries of lands adjoining wa
tiers, and the several and respective rights Of midi
viduals, the State, and its citizens in respect to
all such lands and waters shall be determined i'm
conformity to the common law, so far as npplica-
BILE, as evidenced by judicial determinations in 9th
er states in which the courts in such cases have
adhered to its principles Provided That the pro-
visions of this section shall have no effect in the
determination of causes now pending in any the
courts of this State.
Approved April ,, 1853.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-06

s 1AHOON'5 WELL KNOWN sEEDLING, superior
moth Colossal or Victoria, continues produce rev leaf
stoeks until November not being affected by the early fross
This variety raised by subscriber - years from
seed and aer being under cultivation length OF time
hons goodn SIZE having This year produced stocks weigh
ing four pounds Ia OK. each.
VIII securely pack in boxes, and forward according 10
directions Ton Roots for 81 1vo Roots 81 or one for
81 Ca ho be sent with the order. severe frost docs
not ure the Roots they be sent with safety TO any
part ofthe Union.
ALSO for sale, Dwarf Pear Trees Yaretie
most of them bearing sizes Apple, Plum and Cherry
Trees OF the varieties recommended for General cuya
Oln by the American Pathological Congress GoosnhegYy
Bushes OF best varieties Ounces and Raspberres In
variety Grapes four varieties. Red and " he Dutch
CurrGnts. Fower!ng
Shrubs and Ornamental Trces
Bulbous, Flowerng Roots aud Dahas that received
the Premiums awarded The last Fall state Fair-over 70
varieties 1910 Basaln FRS Spruce Eemock and Arbor
VITAE, from n to five feet high.
In the Hat Of GOO5ChorTe will be fouri he neehratei
houghtOns Seeding which stand the bead OF al
known varieties, InilleWs In any locality sin
gle bush In my Garden four years old produced last year
10 quarts Of ruil. frequently makes growth in one
year from four 90 Eve feet requires training on Trcl
lis.
~ wish particularly understood st have not for
sale any Cheap Goods in my no of business bought az
Auction ~ hG5 price. but a have for sale have either
heen grown on my wn1round purchased from the best
Eastern Nurseries only, having regard Best VARrrrIrs
vigor Of growth, and form OF trees Price being seconda
r. consideration, shall sell for what VERY COOP article
Is fairly worth.
d. 7. CAHOON.
Kenosha, March %, 1883 40
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-06
AN ACT to amend chapter "a, of the Reyi.
sed Statutes.

The People Of The Satire Wisconsin, rcprsgm-
ed ~ Senate and assembly, do enact as j5jloas:
Section L. In all suits in chancerv brought TO
compel Il specific performance of any contract or
foreclose any mortgage, made by any person or
persons who have died, and his her or their heirs
or any of them are unknown to the complainant
or compliments, it shall be lawful for him her or
them, 10 proceed against such unknown heirs as
against absent defendants, and he, she or they NAV
be made defendant or defendants to the bill by the
name or description of " The unknown heirs of
-, deceased, filling the blank with the name
or names OF the deceased person or persons whose
heirs may be proceeded against and hv such name
or description, notice shall be given, by puLlica-
ton, and any decree made against such unknown
heirs, shall be as valid and binding as if his. her
or their respective names had been inserted in the
bill and proceeding.
Sec ,. In suits against non resident infant de.
PENDANTS, notice may be given to them by publica-
tion rs IN case of suits against other nonresident
defendants, and after due publication and proof Of
such nohce, the court may appoint guardiaa, ad
hteR, for such infant or infants.
Approved April ,, 1858