Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-06-28

marked with The letter d. on the hip, and
had their heads shaved, and on Sunday
morning were drummed oul OF garrison, TO
the tune of the 'Rogue's March,"
This shameful punishment, relic Of
barbarous age is disgrace to the country,
and the law or regulation authorizing i'll
should be repealed. There was much ex-
element among the citizens of Carlisle, in
consequence Of this punishment. 1t is
stated that several of The troops who were
drawn up TO witness it, tainted during the
inhction; and that subsequently, the six men
were seen drunk u the streets. apparently
reckless Of everything in consequence Of
their disgracelul punshment.-Cin. Com.
MAN ATTACKED BY HoRsE.-Dan Rice's
pony, Eureka, is most vicious animal.
On Wednesday, while being led to the boat,
he rurously attacked the man who was
leading him, struck him with his fore feet,
} caught his arm in his teeth, broke il in Two
places and dread(ully Bit and bruised i, from
the elbow to the hand. One or two others
received injuries of less serious character
before the animal could be secured. Stones,
bricks, and clubs were used, but seemingly
with little effect.-P Portsmouth LnQ.
The following paragraph shows the way
they do things in England when an acciden,
happens ON railroad. We copy from the
London Tmes:'
"The responsibility of railway companies
Is commencingin good earnest Onthe 9th
:. ul., an engine driver and sroker los, their
hxo III Il
Midland road. An investigation into the
causes of the catastrophe was instituted on
the day following, was adjourned for short
period, and was concluded by the verdict Of
the jury on Tuesday last. This verdict is
nothing less ,han Manslaughter against the
Directors Of the company so that now, for
the frs. time, the actual managers of rail-
way are brought to personal accoun, for the
casualties of the line under their conrol."
This is hitting the nail on the head. II
I, Presidents and Directors of Railroad Com.
panies in this country were held accountable
in this way for he discharge Of their duties,
i, we should have less disposition exhibited on
the part of ambitious gentlemen 10 get at the
head Of more corporations of this kind than
they could properly manage. And we
should, in consequence, have fewer horrible
accidents TO record, such as have lately
shocked the community, and bitterly wrung
tho hearts of thousands. Y. Tribune.
SERIOUS AccIDENT.-On Thursday last q
| pieco of slate, weighing some four or five
. tons, fell from the top Of The main entry oil
the West Columbia Mining and Manulac.
turing Company's upper coal bank upon a
coal-car which a man by the name of Evan
] Howell was loading. The slate caught his
arm upon the edge Of the car, and mashed
i. 10 a perfect jelly, rendering ampulation
necessary. which operation was performed
by Drs. knight and Barlow. He received
other bodily injuries. yet he is in a fair way
: of recovery Western Bulletin.
q SUBSTITUTE FOR THE WATCH DoG.-Pres.
ident Harrison, in his last outdoor exercise,
0 was assisting the gardener in,adjuSting some
grape vines. The gardener remarked that
there would be but little use in trailing the
vines so far as any fruit was concerned; for
the boys would como on Sunday, while the
family was at church and steal The grapes
and suggested 10 the General, as guard
against such loss, that he should purchase
an active watch dog. Said the General
"Better employ an active Sabbath school
teacher; dog may take care of the grapes
bu, good Sabbath school teacher will take
: care of the grapes aud the boys too"
DREADFUL CALAMlTy-The Troy Whg
d earns that the dwelling Of Mr., A. V. Cropsey
4 in the town Of Poetsenkill, Rensselaer, county
was burned 10 the ground on Saturday nigh,
last, after the family had retired, that a sor
aged eight years perished in the flames, and
: that another aged five years was so badly
u burned that he has since died. Mr.. arc
J, Mrs, Cropsey escaped with great difficulty
through window, and son aged twelve
: years through the cellar. Mrs. G, was SC
S badly burned tha. she is not expected 10 live
}, Mr.. G. was also badly burned, he being {
q cripple at the ,ime--he lost everything.
The Swedenborgians have determined ,c
establish University al Urbanna, in this
e State. We think this is the first institution
!, of the kind under their control in the Union
% Prof jerks, Of Boston, is 10 be president
: A female department is also TO be added tc
J. the Universi.y,--O. S. Jour.
LEGlsLATURE-The headquarters Of ran
II and folly. A place to which many towns
J, in the country send tqer most disngreeabl,
ID citizens for The winter, for The sake OF havin.
81 a comfortable time at home.
l am not sorry that society is taxed for lht
ldrunkard. would il were taxed more.
, would the burden Of sustaining him were 81
:, - heavy that we should be compelled to wax,
- up. and ask how he may be saved from ruin
- Claiming.
'e SANDWICH IsLANDs.-We have Sandwich
VS. Islands dates to April 16. From the repor
TO of different public officers we gather the fol
T. lowing items:
can appropriation OF $4,000 has beef
" called for, for the deepening of the chan
:" - mel Of Honolulu harbor to iy.lour feet
y The imports for the entire year Of 1856.
- are $759 1858; deduct for exported foreigl
:. goods $38l,143 and there remains 70
90 % consumption $378,722; a result which i
" " 81 1,063,691 less than The samo for 1851
y, The revenue from duties for the year !
81 $88,824 of which seventeen per cent.
10 10 spirit duty. 1t is inferred that intempe
80 - rance is on the increase among the ma
e lives and resident foreigners. ,493 mar
IN riaues ornnrrnd In Tho LinnJnr, J,,v;xu a.