Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-08-09

brother of The lady attempted TO punish him
for This act, but wus prevented by some other
relatives. The brute who sold him the
liquor has been frequently warned 10 desis,
TRlP TO ATHENs.-Last Tuesday morn
ing, at 5 o'clock, in company with Mr.. Hal.
liday, Mr.. Plants, and Mr.. Lewis Paine, we
started 10 our neighboring town Of Athens,
10 attend the annual commencement, exer.
ciSes Of the Ohio University. Taking the
Sugar Run route, we reached flarrisonvile
in time for breakfast We could no. vel
have selected better companions. Mr.. Hal
liday's long public service, as Surveyor ant
Auditor has made him perfectly lamlia,
with every farm in the county. Mr.. Plants
appeared equally familiar with Athens coun.
ty; while Mr. Paine's smiling countenanct
and sprighdy conversation relieved us of an!
thing like uicnolony. The natural scenery
along the route was highly picturesque; sht
farms are under high cultivation, and the in
haibtan,s seem conlented and happy. The in
formation freely impaired by our travelin.
companions, gave us better acQuaintanc,
with The coun,ry-iIs inhabitants, resources
wants, Improvements, &C., than could have
been gained in dozen trips with other ON
panons. At Harrisonvile, we Obtained the
name Of Mr.. J. A. Murphy, as a subscribe
to the Tclegruph; and promise Of scvera
more names MIR. Murphy and Mr.. Dy
will pcuse accept our thanks for their ellor'
in our behalf. They will please act as ou
agents in that section.
We arrived a, Athens al O'clock. Thi
was our first visit, and from what we hat
previously heard, We expected 10 see hand
some village. So far from being disapponl
ed, We found like The Queen Sheba. on he
vis! 10 Solomon, that Zone half had no
been told" Nature has truly lavishe
many gi(ls upon this spot. Without urIit
cial adornment, Athens could not but allraC
the attention Of all lovers Of the beautiful
Situated on an eminence overlooking tn
magnificent valley Of the Hooking river
which almos, surrounds the town, il is one G
the most lovely spots in southern Ohio. N
better evidence Of The wisdom and good tast
Of the old pioneers of Ohio is needed than
furnished in the location Of the Ohio Uni
versi,y. 1t would be difficult to find a Plac
beuer'calculae1 TO develop the finer qualilie
Of the mind and heart. Add 10 this The i'm
provemen,s surrounding Ihe college edifce
The refined society Of the town, and the mu
lual good feeling existing between the ciiI
zens aud those connected with the Univer
Si,y, and we can imagine no reason why
is. not one Of the mos, attractive seats c
earning in the union. The University W
believe is endowed by Two townships of lOnd
donated by the State.
For several years this school was in
declining state. We are happy 10 state, thu
this is no, now the case. Under the auspice
Of the present Faculty and Board Of Trustees
i, is daily growing in favor and ncreasin
in patronage. The laudable efforts Of lhos
controlling It's destiny 10 add 10 its prosper
ily and usefulness deserves the highest praise
Tuesday afternoon we enjoyed an hour
conversation with DR.. Blair, Professor @
Chemistry, Geology, &c. Seldom have W
spen, an hour more pleasantly. Nolwish
standing The Doctors devotodness t
science, he possesses rare social qualities.
President Howard is rapidly growing i
popularity. He must be thoroughly know
to be thoroughly appreciated.
Our former fellow ,ownsman--Pro
Given, is, we rejoice TO learn, quite popular
Prof Ballard is an old resi- dent of Athe n
and highly esteemed by all who know him
Prof. Williams rendered his resignation
which was accepted, and Rev. Mr. BrOgdor
of New York eecled 10 fill the vacancy.
Tuesday evening we lis tened with gro'
pleasure 10 the public exercises oI the Alhe
nian Literary Society. Through the par
TALLY and kindness Of The members, W
were, some months since, made an honorar.
member, and Of course felt a deep interes
in their exercises. The speakers susIaine
themselves nobly, and did honor TO the SO
ciety. m
t. S. Ssivers, of Pomeroy, delivered th
opening oralion, and ncbly did he sustain
| hinnSeIc Manu- nj his rriends cnnsiderinl