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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31
State Stock Fraud.

After much prating by some whig or
gans about the Auditor of State Office
and the place of frauds committed upon
State Stock Banks ADMINISTRATION of the
matter has taken place, and the Auditor OF
State, as might have been expected, is
without bemish. The rascality was not
perpetrated about his Office, as some COR
rupt politicians would have the community
believe. Mr.. Morgan is one of the most
correct business men in our State, and fol
honesty none stands higher.
1t is said that the State Banks are about
getting up new plates to avoid further diff
ficulty. They will also have to change
some of their men before they entirely
prevent fraud for in our opinion, they have
many accomplished scoundrels in some o.
those institutions.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

WHAT A T1ME.-The wings feeling en-
tirely used up, are now calling Peoples
Conventions all over the State-and like
a sinking man, are attempting to catch
every thing that presents the least hope
for life. The Maine Law, and thousand
other false colors are siezed upon as aslight
spot of hope. Many of these selfsame
men are now the most inveterate rum suck
ers in existence Look outfor all the false
professions of these men.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31
Cure for the Yellow Fever.

It has been discovered in Caracas,
Venezuela, and the fact considered of SO
much Importance that our Consul there
has communicated it to the Secretary of
State at Washington, that the verbena is
certain cure for the yellow fever. 1t has
been thoroughly tested. Numbers have
been completely cured after consulta-
ton of doctors had declared that the ca
ses were quite hopeless, and that the pa
tients must die in few hours. The rem
edy is the juice of the pounded leaves OF
the uer5ena, given in small doses three
times day, and injections of the same
every two hours until the bowels are emp
tied. The verbena is wild shrub, to be
found growing almost everywhere, and
particularly in low, moist ground.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

CoMET.-For several evenings comet
with no ordinary sized tail, was to be seer
in the west. Some evenings it was mucl
more brilliant than others. Prof Bono
says:
"Its nucleus is of the brightness of ;
star of the third magnitude tail of on
or two degrees in length can also be dis
tinguished, extending upward. This in
teresting object has been observed by as
tronomers for one or two months past, du
ring which time it has been gradually in
creasing in brightness. Its distance from
the sun is now thirty millions OF miles; bu
the earth is two or three times more re
mote"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

CAUGHT BY AN ALLIGAToR.-The little
daughter of Mr.. Burch, aged ten years,
living at the mouth of Old River, Texas,
was caught by an alligator, as she was wa
ding out to gather the nuts of the pond
lily, and most horribly mutilated. Both
her arms and both her legs were bitten of
by pieces and swallowed by the alligator,
until her body was left limbless and Of
course lifeless This occurred near the
residence of Mr.. Sparks. As soon as the
alarm was given the alligator was shot and
his body was opened, where there was
found not only the limbs of the unfortun-
ate little victim, but also a part of pain
of pantaloons, with a pocket book in the
pocket, containing some money.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31
Proceedings of the Democratic Conyen.
tion.

Pursuant to notice given by the Demo
cratic Central Committee, the return iud-
ges from the several townships, met at the
court house, in Upper Sandusky on 9th
for the purpose of opening the Poll books
and counting the votes cast for the candi-
dates, which resulted as follows
For Clerk, Curtis Berry, had 527.
For Auditor, J. V. S. Hoyt, 528.
For Treasurer, w. w. Bates, 293; A
J. Failor, 161, Daniel Straw, 72.
For Sheriff, B. Williams, SO; Danie
Huffman, 2O1; J. II. Junkins, SO; Geo
P. Nelson, 241.
Pros. Atty, N. w. Dennison, .497.
Commissioner, John Welch, $50.
Cononcr, Thomas Baird, 96.
On motion, Curtis Berry, Clerk; J. V
S. Hoyt, Auditor; w. w. Bates, Treasu
rer; G.. P. Nelson, Sheriff; N. w. Den
nison, Prosecuting Atty; John Welch
Commissioner; and Thomas Baird, Coro
ner; having received the majority of a
the votes cast, were declared the nomi
nees of the Democratic party, for the en-
suing October election.
Some of the Townships returned tn
names of the delegates, appointed to at
tend the Senatorial and Representativ
Conventions; but as the list is not full, i
is not necessary to publish the names.
On motion, the following gentleme
were appointed the Central Committee
for the ensuing year: G. R. Mott, W. W
Bates, VIM. Hitchcock, J, H. Williams
and W. T. Giles.
On motion,
The proceedings were ordered to b
published in the Wyandot Pioneer.
JAS. S. CUMMINS, Pres't.
E. GILES, Sec'y.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

Our Position.


A short time since, we purchased large
quantity of new type, a new press and
other printing material, for the enlarge
mept of the PIONEER, with the expectation
that the citizens of Upper Sandusky and
county of Wyandot, would give us the
support that our enterprise merited. We
are sorry to have it to say, that our expec-
tations have not, in any particular, been
realized; neither have the promises made
to us by some of the citizens, been fulfilled
In consequence of the disappointments
that have been presented to us in the pub
lication of the paper in its present enlarg-
ed size, we are about to make some new
arrangements, and again put out the Pio-
neer the original size. This may not be a
popular move, but then, iii these days OF
high prices, it is not our intention to work
for popularity or fame alone; we must
have some pay. The people of this town
and county appear to have as little regard
for local paper as any persons possible
could have, and we therefore propose to
give them such one as their support mer-
its. In executing our intentions, we may
and will expect some complaint from those
who have been supporting us, but notwith-
standing the complaints, self preservation
calls for some remedy, and we know of
none other than the one proposed. If the
citizens of this town and county were to
do half their duty to their county paper,
such arrangements would be uncalled for,
but as the case is, the responsibility rests
upon their shoulders. This move, to us,
is as unpleasant as it possibly can be to
any persons in the county but as before
stated, we cannot, we will not, publish a
paper without prospect of making more
than mere living. This is not what ac-
tuates men in life to industry, neither will
it cause us to publish large and well ar
ranged paper ,"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31
For the Pioneer.
Our Picknick.

The finest Picknick party that has ever
been gotten up in Upper sandusky, came
off on Wednesday, the Gath inst. 1t was
attended by a large party of ladies and
gentlemen from Upper sandusky, and was
honored by the presence Of several ladies
from Bucyrus. Never, to my recollec-
ton, have I attended more pleasantpar-
ty, it was conducted, believe, in perfect
harmony and to the entire satisfaction of
all present. We left town about 9 o'clock
in the afternoon in carriages; drove out on
the plank road some four or five miles,
and returned to very beautiful grove on
an eminence of ground situated near the
road and about two miles from town,
where we found an ample supply of re-
freshments spread beneath the cooling
shade, in the most tasteful and inviting
manner, and to judge from the pretty ia
ces, bright eyes, and sweet smiles, sur
rounding the board, all must have been
happy, for who could be otherwise than
happy among so many good things.
Our drive home was very pleasant
one, as the evening was delightful and
the whole party seemed to be in fine spir-
its, even our horses appeared to participate
in the gayety of the occasion, for it was
with difficulty that we could keep them
within the bounds of moderation. Just
before reaching town we were overtaken
by two ladies in a buggy, who did not be-
longto the party. They were no tfogies,
but on the contrary manifested a disposi-
ton to go ahead. They passed by all the
carriages until they came to the one in
advance of the rest, when they concluded
it was going fast enough for them, and
fell in behind it. Some of the young men
feeling little chagrined at being SO un-
cerimor eously passed, and receiving it as
kind of challenge, concluded they would
try the speed of this feminine veAicle, and
accordingly came dashing by at a flu
rious rate, and was about to pass the team
which had still maintained its position in
front; by this time we had come within
the limits Of the corporation. A race
ensued-terrible was the strife-all were
breathless while they awaited the issue:
at length bob-tail began to lag, and final
]y fell in behind, which terminated the
race. But was this all? no, alas! the
village, that but an hour before had pre-
sented such peaceful and quiet aspect,
was then the scene of uproar and confu-
sion. Men and boys were running to and
fro, hunting magistrates, constables, po-
licemen, marshals, &C., to arrest the Of
tenders the law had been broken, the
rights of those law abiding, peace observ-
ING and honest citizens had been trampled
upon, and the transgressed must be pun
ished. Accordingly, two Of the offenders
were brought before his honor, the mayor
who, after herring full statement of
the affair, adjourned the court and with
held his decision for another day The
decision was two gents fined one dollar
each, and thus ended the chapter.
JACK.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

SHIpwREcK AND Loss OF LIFE.-Ac-
counts from n Foundland to Aug. 10th,
states that the ship Charles Clark from
Hamburger to Quebec with 118 passen-
gers, was lost after having been Sc days
at sea, at Freshwaterpoint, near Trepassy
Bay, on the 9sth July, and 5passengers
perished, the rest had reached st. Johns,
N. B. where subscription had been nais-
ed to furnish them with clothing, and a
reward offered for the miscreant who plum
dered their property.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

-
THE DIscovERER OF GOLD IN austria
LA CALIFORNIA MINER.-Are our citi-
zens aware that Mr.. Hargraves, who first
discovered gold in Australia, was once a
miner in California-and further, that he
left fair prospects in this country, express
ly to search for the precious metal in Aus
tralia? This he was induced to do from
a close similarity between the formation
of the rocks in the two countries. The
discovery was not, therefore, an accident,
but the result of settled conviction in the
mind of Mr.. Hargraves--a conviction
which induced him to travel many thou
sands of miles to verify.-American Model
Courier.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31
Senatorial Convention.

The Democrats of the District composed
of the counties of Seneca, Crawford and
Wyandot, will meet in convention at UP
PER SANDUSKY, on Tuesday, the 9th
day of September next, to nominate one
Senator and one member of the State Board
of Equalization for said District.
By order of the Central Committees.
July Goth, 1853,
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

A New WATERMELoN.-Mr.P Peabody,
editor of the Soil of the South, mentions
new kind of watermelon, which he
calls the orange watermelon, and pro,
nounces it "a very singular, beautiful and
excellent melon. By cuttiuginto the rind
as you peel an orange, the entire skin peels
of, leaving the wholepulp unbroken, which
with care, may be divided into quarters
just as you divide an orange.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31
More Indignant Women in a Dogrery.

More Indignant Women in a Doggery.
Z A great time they have had up in Hu-
ron county. The haye put the
Maine Law into force, which, in this in
stance, worked reform and fuss both
at once. On Thursday last, as the Ex-
pertinent reports, at Norwalk, some half
dozen ladies, all married and of respects
BILE positions in society, were taken from,
the town of Fairfield to Norwalk. and ar
raigned before magistrate, charged with
raising riot in the former place.
1t seems that whiskey seller in Fair
field had been retailing the criaer to one or
more of their husbands, against the re-
monstrances of the suffering wives. So,
to "stop the supply, they slipped into his
cellar, turned the faucets, and soon the
whole contents of the kegs and barrels
were floating upon the ground. Soon af-
ter this triumph they were arrested, and
the Experiment says:-Cin. Gaz.
The fair prisoners were escorted into
town by large number of ladies and gen.
tlemen from Fairfield, and were received
at the Hall of the Sons of Temperance by
a crowd Of Norwalk ladies in waiting.-
The examination took place in the Court
House, which was filled to the brim with
eager spectators. Not being present, we
can only speak of the result, which was
triumphant acquittal, without the argu-
ment of counsel. The fair prisoners were,
in every sense of the word, the .1ions" of
the day--''the observed of all observers. -
They were toasted and f.asted with free
dinner at the Mansion House, and show
cred with boquets by our town ladies',
and at evening serenaded by the Brass
Band. All in all, it was a scene rarely
witnessed by our usually quiet town. On
the announcement ofacquittal by the Court
shout went up that shook the walls of
the Court House to its very foundation.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

@- Lester Bliss, the nominee for Lieut..
Governor having resigned, the Democrat
ic Convention at Columbus, on the 24th
inst, put in nomination James Myers, of
Toledo, a good Democrat, and man in
every particular well qualified for the hon
orable station.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

REPRESENTATIVE This
Convention will come off at Marsailles, on
Saturday to nominate democratic candi-
date for the Assembly of Ohio. 1t is to
be hoped that the Convention will be fully
attended-that good feeling-harmony o1
action may exist, and that good selec-
ton of a candidate may be made, one
that the whole Democratic party can unite
upon .~t reaass'
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

re- 1t is an established fact, that some
men are better qualified for Supervisor
than Auditor; but Notwithstanding the
fact, we have those who would prefer the
Auditors office.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

Gy In another column of to-days pa
per will be found the result of the prima-
ry meetings for nomination. The town
ships were, we believe, all represented,
SO there can beno grounds for complaint.
If the ticket nominated be elected, the Of
fees Of Wyandot could not be placed in
better hands. a91@
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

Benjamin Tyson, of Berks, county, Pa,
is positively appointed Naval Storekeeper
at Philadelphia, vice Adam Giller, and
Joseph G. McKibben Naval Storekeeper
at San Francisco, vice Benjamin S. Hines.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

EE The letter written by us while in
New Lisbon, was in type and intended for
last weeks paper, but as no regular issue
was put out, it appears in the present num-
Der of the Pioneer.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

PopULAr1oN.-A windy orator once got
up and said-sSir, after much reflection,
consideration, and examination, I have
calmly and deliberately, and carefully
come to the determined conclusion, that i'm
those cities in which the population is very
large, there are greater number of men,
women and children, than in cities where
the population is less
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

PUBL1cATIoN.-We have changed the
publication day Of our paper for the pur-
pose Of suiting mails. We hope the ar
rangement will suit all our subscribers
In future the Pioneer will be published on
Wednesday evening of each week.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

CoUNTERFEITs.-The st. Clairsvlle Ga
yette says that large number of counter.
felt Ss5 bills on the Merchants and Me-
chanics' Bank of Wheeling are in circula-
ton in Belmont county, Ohio.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

DEAH UNDER PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCE.
On Saturday night John Hanlon, re-
sident of Hamilton avenue, n Y, while
laborlng under delirium, caused by liquor,
seized an axe, and raised it for the purpose
of striking his wife, when he himself fell
down dead upon the floor -
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

CouRr.-The Supreme Court convened
in Upper Sandusky on Monday the 29th
inst. Present--Supreme Judge, Allen G..
Thurman, of Chllicothe Associates, L.
w. Hall, Of Bucyrus and B. F. Metcalf,
of Lima. No very important cases to be
tried the present term.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

Fox.-Democrats, you will be asked to
vote for renegades, deserters and preten-
ded Democrats, but mark all such men,
and let them know that although fox-like,
they cannotdeceive you. Be on your.guard
for all false professors, and give them de-
feat that will ring in their ears till dooms-
day. The Wings are now boasting of the
cunning defeat they are going to give us,
by some men who profess to be Democrats
but have been acting with the Wings for
three years. Names and circumstances
will be given in due time. So you may be
on the look out for all such scamps.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

The WoRK BEeAN-The grading OF
our streets began on Monday, and soon
we may expect things arran ged SO as to
admit ofwell paved sidewalks. This is one
Of the essentials to well arranged town.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

BROKE JA1L.-A man by the name of
Frederick Shaffer, who was imprisoned for
robbing the Post Office, broke jail on the
night of the 26th inst. He is German
and S25 reward is offered for his appre-
hension.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

~ re- In consequence of a disappoint-
ment in getting paper, no paper was print
ed last week; but this will be no loss to
our subscribers, as we furnish them fifty
two numbers year.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

SENAToRIAL.-The Senatorial Conyen-
ton will meet in this place, on Tuesday,
Sept. 9th. 1t is to be hoped we will have
full convention, and that the nominee
will be man who can take the whole
Democratic vote of the District.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

Three thousand persons are reported to
have left Cumberland, Nd, ,inconsequence
of the increasing prevalence OF the cholera
at that place.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

DR.. 7. w. Evans, formerly of Philadel-
phia, has been made Chevrlier of the
Legion ofHonor, in France, for his services
to the cause of dental science.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

PIcKN1cK.-The ladies and gentlemen
of our town, with several Bucyrus ladies,
had very pleasant picknick party on last
Wednesday. The place selected, about
two miles north of town, was beautiful, the
day fne,- the provender good, the ladies
handsome and sweet; and in fact, every
thing went off pleasantly, each person ap-
pearing to enjoy the occasion.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

A H1NT.-It is not generally known
that the leaves of geraniums are an excel
lent application for cuts, where the skin is
rubbed off, and other wounds of that kind.
One or two leaves must be bruised and ap-
piled on linen to the part, and the wound
will become cicatrized in very short
time
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31
EARTHoEAKE IN VENEzUELA.-The civil

EARTHoEAKE IN VENEzUELA.-The civil
war in Venezuela has been cut short by
fearful catastrophe-a most destructive
earthqu axe at Cumana, the capital city of
the province of that name, forming part
of Venezuela, and being the only province
in rebellion. The earthquake occurred on
the 18th of July, and was the most disas-
trous that has ever occurred in South Am
erica. The first shock was felt only about
two minuets, yet in that short space oftime
it destroyed every house but one the prin-
cipal part ofthe city, called Puenta Arriba-
Six hundred soldies in the barracks were
among the victims. The Cumanans i'm
mediately sent ther submission to Gen. Mo-
nagas. and solicited succor. Cumana is
city of about 5000 population, lyin ong the
Gulf of Cariaco, and is the oldest city on
the Continent.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

TREATY WITH THE WINNEBAGoER.-We
learn from the Minnesota Democart of the
9th of July that the Winnebagoes are to
be assembled at Ssuk Rapids, on the Sd of
August, for the purpose ofmaking treaty
, for the sale or exchange ofthe lands which
they at present occupy. Gov. Gorman
and Gen. Fletcher have been especially
commissioned to meet them for this pur-
pose
It is thought that they will secure in ex-
change tract of land on the Grow river,
deputation of the chiefs having recently
made an exploration Of that part of the,
country, and returned highly pleased with.
its appearance.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

C. w. Butterfeld, of Bueyrus and Mr.
Beatty of Bellefountain, were admitted to
practice at the Court on Monday,
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

Four editors in New Orleans have died
victims to yellow feyer-two Of the Pic
ayane, one of the Delta and one of the
Crescent,
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

w M, M. Edwards, the Temperance
lecturer, is lying very i'll with infamatory
rheumatism at New Boston.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

Some of our friends,s no doubt, would
like to say, we are all liable to Office
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31

By the mail we have New Orleans pa
pers of the 18th.
The Bulletin reports the whole number
of deaths from the 28th of May, to Satur-
day, August 18th to be 5,574, of which
1886 were of yellow fever.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-27
Agsnfies ann gan Ofifes.
1 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

N Claimants. s.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con.
tinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halfpay pensions claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for Communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c., Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State ofVirgna, asthe United States;
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthepublic of
ices which may requirethe aid of an agent or ator-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dickns is known to most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid
Sep 2S-1yd (m)