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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07


MAIL DEPREDAT1oNs. learn from
the GAINESVILLE Courier that the mail from
that city TO Cincinnati, ndpoints beyond 10.
geIher with the contents Of two mails from
Marietta and other cross mails distributed az
GAINESVILLE Office, was stolen from the plat,
form and rihed of its contents, near the de-
pot The c. 0. R. R. in',hal city, at o..
clock on Wednesday morning-jus, as the
main was leaving for the West. sula eafe
The mail was anunusually light one, and
as far as known, contained but $40 mailed
at the Zanesylle office, bu, il may have
contained money mailodi at other points,
which cannot be ,asccrained for some days
yet. The probability is that other. bugs are
stolen, their ccnlents overhauled, and then
thrown into the river The bags found
were on the edge OF the river, and saturated
with water. A .tf- 81 adl ,-,,.. q, lf.,s.
ID The Courier says:t p ~ 4 ,sIJ I'D .lai
1t is not yet certainly known whether
other bags were stolen or not, fotif in the
riyer-which is within a few feel---.hey
would most likely have sunk or been carried
away BY the current. .,I ad. i.giaae ga
The Pos! Master, Mr.. Roberts, showed US
The bag as i. was lound. Ii sill contained
letters from Marieua and other points, pub
lie documents, &C., all perfectly saturated,
having been found in the margin Of ,heiriv.
err .5.... n, s,.....a5.. '',,,.,,.i =, NJ.
LATER.--1he Stolen Mail Bag This
morning we were present al the opening and
examination OF The contents Of the stolen
pouch. The letters and papers were nearly
destroyed, The subscription OF some Of The
wrappers being almost unreadable; but the
clerks ere busy in asserting, drying and
remaIling The remaining matter. " ..e.i
The bag wasa canvas one, and was en-.
tered BY cutting the strap. It, contained
considerable sand, such as is used for bal.
last on the road, which had evidently been
put in by the robber, for The purpose Of sink.
ing 1t when thrown into the rfver, "a por-
ZION Off remained above water, however, /,
by which the discovery was made by cou.
pie OF boys, who accordingly bfough. il,
from It's resting place, about six feet from.
shore. i.; afsisaN,,. ss
Mr.. Roberts, our Postmaster, has iintelII.
gence from Cincinnati 10 the effect that the
through mail from Baltimore, 10 The 10Th.
10 that city is also missing. As The Bali.
more mails Of .ha, date for this city reached
here on the 22d--she morning the robbery
was commilIed--and as dates Of The 9o,h
and 2lsl have since been received there is
but litlle doubt that the through mail also
fell into the hands ofihe thief and has been
robbed and deslroyed.-Zas.a. Coar. off Fri
day. s1-aT .z4 ia6 hsua.s
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

Loss OF THE FANNY FERN.-The steamer
Fanny Fern was run into and sunk by the
Thomas Swami, ten miles below Wheeling,
on Tuesday morning. Both boats were
under full headway, running under the
shadow of the bank; time 4 o'clock, A. M
The officers of each boat mistook the lights
Of the other for those about farm house
The boats came together with great force
sinking the Fern in few moments. The
passengers and crew were all saved, excep
one deck hand, who was drowned while at
tempting to swim from one boat 10 the other
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

THE MA1Ls.-Much complaint, is made
all over the country lately of the constant
failure of the mails, and the frequent and
fragrant violation of mail contracts. The
West Columbia and Gallipolis- papers are
particularly severe upon Mr.. Matthews, who
has the contract for carrying the mail from
Gallipolis to Cooleville. Having suffered
considerably from mismgnagement on that
line, we cannot say word in his favor.
Hit him again gentlemen. . q.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

The MARTHA WASHINGTON CASE. We
doubt whether The annals Of our country can
exhibit as remarkable or interesting case of
litigation, or one possessing more of the
features Of romance. New disclosures are
being made constantly, and, although the
community has been in a high fever Of ex.
cilement upon this subject for year past,
and the parties have undergone two or three
tedious trials, the case seems but just begun.
The latest phase or aspect Of The case is the
arres; Of the whole party, who were put in
irons and taken TO Arkansas, on reduisition
from The Governor, TO undergo trial for
murder Kissane.and Findley had just been
released from Jail on bail. having been grant.
ed new trial on the forgery charge, Henry
Mll'agc, the turnkey of-lhe Jail, anG Mrs
Pollock, who received $4,000 10 aid in the
escape Of Kissane from Jail before The trial
have both Aed-ihe former TO Germany
the later, most likely, to Scotland. Sidney
g R,r,on tho r,ossc,,iro u;,noso ,os COS =.
-.yygs' = ''e 'n,''-0 . """''9 ""' - y
feS'cu eS MOI long SINCE iof perjury ana re-
leased on bail. Since ItuIIime, he has beer
arrested for an assault on Mrs. Cummings
Holland The mate had been o,ros,ed n,
,hx,o,.,,.a ,al.. 49, ,,c. - D.. a..
80 80 '"'s ~ ''"0 VIC i'eo' Du''o"' "eo
on'urfasar' hlssane's ball. attempted 10 re-
lease some Of The prisoners while on lhei
way 10 Arkansas, and was Sc, ashore by III,
Captain of the boo,. on which woro Tho nris
ono,s /, : - '"' r.
The cire,rnon p,on,... ...,.,, =.
Rn,,oo ,n+s. : ''"'7 -, -
"IJnon ,bo no,, of,t,,, ...,,,, ;. ,1yl
SO far as The principal witness is concern 81
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

.eTRRalBLE ExpLos1oN.--The steam boiler
in Fales & Grsy's car factory, at Hartford,
Conn, exploded last Thursday, with terrific
force. wrenching the powerful machinery,
breaking timbers, and prostrating the walls.
About 100 persons were in the building at
the time, many Of whom were buried in the
ruins. Nine persons were instantly killed,
seven have since died, and many more Of
the injured are not expected to survive.
Over fifty were wounded,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

The --LATEST NEBRASKA NEws.-After a
very animated discussion in the Senate last
Friday, in which Senators Chase and Wade
participated largely, the substitute offered
by Mr. Douglas was agreed to, and the bill
was reported to the Senate, and was ordered
to be engrossed for third reading, by a
vote Of 20 ayes to ~ nays-2o Senators
being absent. The session was marked by
much excitement and confusion, and many
personal remarks were made toward the
opponents of the bill, Voting in the mega
tive we're: Chase, Dodge, of Wis; Fessen-
den, Fish, Foote, Hamln, James, Seward,
Smith, Sumner, Wade, and Walker. Alb,
sent, or not voting: Allen, Bayard, Bell,
Bright, Cass, Clayton, Cooper, Everett,
Geyer, Houston, Mallory, Pearce, Rusk,
Thompson, Of KY; Thompson, of N. j.;
Toombs, TOusey, Weller, Wright, Philips
and one vacancy in North Carolina.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

Pay UP.--Those who know themselves
in arrears aor The Telegraph will confer an
especial favor upon US; iflhey will call al
the office and pay up within few weeks
Those who are not aware Of their indebted.
ness will be informed Of The fact, as soon as
we can find time 10 make short collecting
tour. s.f a. l5 t. H
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07


To Senator Wade. fora copy -of his
speech on the Nebraska Bill. #
To Hon. John L, Dawson, Of PennsyNa.
MIA. loru copy Of sis speech on the Home.
stead Bill. 4
To Hon. Lewis Anderson, for copy oI
the Militia Bill, reported by him. and now
pending before the Ohio Senate. Also Tor Q
copy Of the Reporl Of the Anorhey Gen.
eroI.
Where is Hon. Gen. Thomas Richie,
Representative in Congress from this dis.
,ricl? Any n(ormainn Of bis whereabouts
will BIS thankfully received by his numerou:
friends in this region. rseiz
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

FIRE IN CINoTNNAT1-The Fancy Store
of B. H. Meakings, the Furniture Wareroom
Of John Geyer, and the Periodical Store Of
H. B. Pearson, on Fourth street between
Main and Sycamore, were destroyed by fire
last week. Loss estimated at $4,000
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

THE PACKETS The Piusburg and Gin
cinnaIi Packets are now running regularly
and seem to be doing good business, The
clerks Of the Pitssburg, Allegheny, Crysla
Palace and Philadelphia have again placec
us under obligations for late papers.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07


LoNDoN.-A new reform, bill was inIro-
ddced in,o the House or Commons on The
18Th by Lord Russell, The details Of The
bill are dislusIelul both 10 the Conservatives
and Liberals. Lord Russell stated 10 the
House that arrangements had been made
between tie English and French Ambassa
doris aS TO ihecourse 10 be lakenby The COM
bined fleet. He also said that the govern.
ment had no reason 10 be dissatisfied with
Count Orloff's mission 10 Austria, as the OBJ.
jecl was 10 secure the neutrality Of Austria
in case OF war; but il had failed. r
VIENNA, Feb. l0.-The details Of the
conficl al Giu2gevo on The 9th have reached
US, Eight hundred Turks with eight gun
boats and four sailing vessels, crossed The
Danube carly in The morning, and landed
near the Quarantine building, arranging
themselves in line Of battle. Two baualions
opened murderous fire, lasting three hours
and forcing the Turks finally 10 re,rea. IL
Ruschuck. The Russians also suffered
severely. la oars at5s5 s.
The Andes passed the Cambria going in,C
Liverpool on the 18th, and in the lrist
channel the steamer Atlantic from New
York. The ship Mary ]. S,errln, Of Rock
laud, from New York FOR Havana, was fall
en- in with on the Is. February at sea, in {
sinking conditions her crew were taken of
and carried TO Liverpool ont ship from Phil
adephia. a
/ The sales Of Cotton al Liverpool on III,
18Th were 10000 bales; marke. more ac,iy,
and prices steady. Gs4yif AZ,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

SHIPPING BREADsrUEFs PROM FRANCE TO
ENeIAND.--The report which came to US
by the Europa, that sixty ships had been, or
would be, taken up. al Marseilles,,o carry
breadsufTs 10 England, is discredited by
some parties in Change, on the ground thai
il is doubtful if more than that number Of
square rigged vessels are up at,hal port for
all paris Of the world Mglatl H. gtaah
Wi,houtundenaking TO say whedher the
rpmor is irue, or not, We, may state thai let.
lers from MarseiIlcs are in, iown, from q
respectable commercial house there, s!aling
thai they had put on board 10000 quarters,
and l0O00 packages Flour. ,,,54 Tx gil
If otber firms be as largely engaged, as
this one house, then the qupn,ity Of shipping
required 10 convey Breadsiutfs, 10 England,
lis believed 10 be not ai all exaggerated. 4.
II is possible that there are not sixty ships
al Morseiless up for England and yet
there may be BreadslufS enough wailing 70
give as many vessels q cargo, as soon as
they can be engaged. y t.5.a i,ri,,@,
The report. therefore, must be regarded
SO far, as substantially ifnol literally. correct
IN. Y. Erpress. ~ ~ - a,,.e
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

TAANKs.--To Hon. S, A, Douglas, for, q
copy Of his leiler to Gov Maucson, on Riv.
er and Horbor Improvements, and copy Of
the Nebraska Bill with amendments.
TO Hon L. D. Campbell, for copy Of
his speech on the Missouri Compromise and
and slavery extension. ,a
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

) SPRING TRADE.-Several ofour merchants
are making preparations TO start east this
week. Some have already gone. Thebus'
mess bids fairlo be lo,goIy increased this
seaSOn -. .
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

Russians, and on the evening of the same
day the right wing had left Citale about Z
English miles in the rear. The centre met
with considerable resistance, but when the
infantry came up the Turks retired to their
entrenchments.
SF. PEfERsBUReH, 5rd.-Since Count
Orloff's departure, great animation has pre-
vailed, but matters wear sombre and war
like aspect.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

iFFHE NEBRAsKA MOVEMENT IN PoMERoY.
LIN another column may be found the pro-
ceedings Of TWO public meetings held al the
Counhouse in Pomeroy last week. al The
instance OF our German fellow-ciiizens 10
protest against The Douglas abomina,ion.
We ujpice TO sec ,hai the Germans have
been induced tomove in this matter, although
the fac, thu. they were the first 10 act does
MOI rrnecl much credit upon our native born
cilizens. Reared in The enjoyment ofllberiy
purchased for us by our fathers, and being
in no danger Of losing our individual rights.
we are 100 prone TO underyalue our incsli.
ihable blessings, and become careless of The
rights Of Others. The Germans, on The con,
rory, having fell The iron rod of despolsm
in their fa,herfand, watch with jealous eye
uny ausmpl TO crush lhe spirit of liberty in
their adopted country. We rjoice 10 see
theso manifestations on the part Of our Ger.
man friends, moi only here but elsewhere.
AL ovar The land, The German population is
aroused, and universally they have de.
nounced The measure. In New York City,
German officc.hoder attempted to coun.
mructihe influence by cndeavoring TO GO. UP
demonstration among his counirymen in
favor Of The measure, but ii turned out a
miserable failure. =, - CA, .nea..
The territory Of Nebraska, if slavery'is
EacVTe+prohruned, VIII afford homes for
many millions Of hardy and INDUSTRIOUS
pioneers. who may. emigraIe 10 our shores
finn the denscIy.populaled countries of the
old word, where honest loil will reap rich
reward, But letSavery once be introduced
aud Tree labor is, in q great measure, ,tx.
eludeil, by the degradation which attaches 10
lhe lree luborer, who is placed in compe,i.
lion with the slave. The Germans know
aud feel this, Which, aside from motives o.
pure patriotism. is sufficient 10 arouse lhei,
indignation. n r ..,1.t.
A meeting Of the entire county is callet
for "Wednesday, Of neat week, which w,
hope will be fully ul,cnded1 Delegates vii
be appointed al that lime 10 Slate Conven
ton 10 be held at Columbus on the 99d ins,
Lei us have meeting worthy OF Old Meigs
on the 18Th. Democrats, Wings, and Free
sol 'ers are all invited, and expected 10 b,
present. Come onel Come Alllll m.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

The PEoPLE's FOUNTAIN ON NEBRASKA
We cannot but admire the bold aud manly
course Of friend Hoy on this exciting polili.
cal question more especially as il is boldly
DECLARED Thai Senator Douglas is backed by
all Ihe power nnd influence of the Admins.
lralion. The Ohio Statesman and Cincin.
mai Enquirer, although at loggetheuds upon
almost every question OF State policy. join
in The supper. Of this Nebraska mighty
Considering that they are The ackno ledged
organs Of Two powerful factions, or wings Of
The Democratic party, il looks hazardous for
local Democratic papers 10 take finn and de-.
cdrd ground against them. YET friend Hoy
is moi alone. Thegreat mass Of PEOPLE
of Ohio arc on bis side. The local Demo.
craic press, in many instances support his
views. and the enlire Wing and Freesoi
press OF the n,nlh, without on exception, will
j1in him incpposing lhis Unprecedented out
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

rage. On two, al least, Of The most exciting
questions Of the day, the FounIainis or'ho'
dox, and as we believe, right.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

ELEcTIoN OF UNITED STATES SENATOR
This long contested, vexed, and exciting
question is at last settled. "The mountain
labcred and brought forth mouse." Two
caucus meetings were held last week. Me-
dary, Manypenny, and Allen were with
drawn, and George E. Pugh, Esq, received
the nomination. 20, what a fall was there,
my countrymen!'' nr. uar5 So.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

On our outside may be. found portion
of the discussion in the Legislature on the
subject of amending the constitution Be-
low we give the conclusion of the farce.
HoUsE.-The resolution to appoint joint
committee to consider amendments to the
Constitution, was again taken up, and was
debated at some length by Messrs. Baker,
Morris, Eckley, Walkup, &c. Mr.. Smith
of Stark proposed an amendment by provid
ing that the committee should report sec
ton to.repeal that, part of the Constitution
which prohibits licenses to sell intoxicating
drinks. This was voted down by decided
majority, r orae, ,o.-
Gen. Eckley moved to amend by instruct
ing the committee to report clause author
izing the Legislature to pass laws prohibit
ing the sale of spirituous liquors. Upor
this the yeas and nays were taken, ant
stood, yeas 26, nays 81. 8 bes
Mr.. Newell moved to indefinitely post
Ipone the whole concern, upon which th,
vote stood, yeas. Al, nays 80. So the who'll
subject was indefinitely postponed, AM
thus died all efforts to get up amendment
to the Constitution during the present ses
sion. The next Legislature, according t
the Cincinnati Enquirer will not have tel
Locofocos in it. So mote it. be! ie s,
Mr.. Brown of Hamilton said that to-day
+ Wednesday, was the birth day of.Wash
ington, and out Of respect to his memory
he moved that the House adjourn over ii
Thursday morning. By ayote off, l6 to &C
the House declined to recognize the claim
! of the occasion. The House then adjourn
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07
pom ERoY. OHIO.
/ The LATEST NEBRASKA NEws.-After

g TUESDAY MORNING. MARCH u 1854
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

Gov. WoOD.-A Washington letter 10 the
Tribune says-"Gov. Wood. of Ohio, wus
induced to accept the ConsuIship a, Valpar'
aso, under the executive assurance that il
was worth $4,000 year and upward; but
finding that the official receip.s aro not suffi.
cienl 10 pay board bills, he is about returning
in disgust" ~ .+lt1 ffl
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-07

principle IS, 500 being .he amour, Of stock.
This road is very much needed, and we
hope that those who are deeply interested in
its construcIion will 60 10 work at once and
raise the means TO have il completed during
The summer. ltcan be done if.some active
energetic superinIendenl.is appointed 10 al.
tend 10 Western Messenger.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-22
The Navy-Mr. stanton,s Lecture.

We have read with much pleasure the lecture delivered
by Hon f. r. Stanton before the Mercantile Library As.
.ocialion in New York upon the navy Of the United
States Mr. Stanton discusses the subject with great abl
ty and concludes with the following just and eloquent
tribute TO our gallant navy
Thus, gentlemen, have given you very imperfect
sketch Of character aud condition, the purposes and
ends the and aspirations, well tbs defects and
merits OF the navy Of the United States II will be
object Of profound interest aud peculiar avor the people
OF our whole country Under all disadyantages 1t has
never any period Of our history, failed do honor
self and 10 shed usue upon the American character From
the revolutionary down the iaa conquest Of Mexico
Ia every emergency when Its cooperation all posi-
be has given indications OF capacity egue the proud
and nding position destined occupy among
the ma ions Of the earth We only do justice 10 the
historical reputation OF the servcewe have only supply
with the Of moral and physical prpges-to give
scope lis cseTon Tor the achievement OF good in time
OF peace and glory in time Of watwe have only 10 tree
from the shackes OF old FORMS and suffer oohe IT,
self with the panopy Of modern science, and be Inspired
with the liberal primo pies of modern civizaiionaud IL
will continue be pride and boast-a worthy rep
rs.enave upon the Of the genius, sk and enter
prise OF our people the boundcss Of eur grow
ing counuy othe power and grandeur and glory, As well
as the Justice and Humanity Of ouriree institutions
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-22
The coalition in Connecticut.


The New York Tribuae appeals loudly to the different
elements OF opposition democracy close their coll
umns and unite in consolidated coalition in the APP
preaching contest Comment the following will sug
ges itself every friend of sound national principles. by
whatever name known;
We the advocates OF temperance, public faith,
and freedom la Connecticut do nothing which shall by
possibility the completeness of their approaching lr-
um PHI II they will Danish all heaburnings and petty
ealousies and work heartily together Tor the great oh.
lects 10 all, their victory will be complete on
every point and It's fruits all thar could be desired We do
not believe that the iree-soers be used an
other follower OF Douglas the Senate We think
they will throw away their votes where the chance
proer them elect TO the legislature friends OF liquor
prohibition and steadas opponents of the Nebraska In
EQUITY, permit the triumph of the satellites OF Seymour
and Toucey Let the right be selected for wing can
didatesmen record is unsuiled and whose char
aeters guaranty their fidelity prncpeand the victory
OF the right be overw helmng Close your ranks.
friends of temperance and free labor and Jour triumph
shall be the and gladden. the hearts
of your com patriots throughout the Union"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-22
senator PuKh's Position.

The following letter OF Mr.. CaDpbell to the editor OF
the Ohio Statesman will all doubt 10 the true
position OF Mr.. Pugh on the Nebraska bill. and as 10
the connexon which that had with his election
to the United States Serale by the Ohio Legislature
HOUSE, on REPRESENTATIVES,,
March 10, 1854
Mr. Cox 1t is with great pleasure answer your inqu
~ as to the influence of the Nebraska question in deter
mining the choice of MIR. Pugh by the caucus. have
seen, with regret and asonshment, the attempt TO dis
credit your satemcnt-whch correc--that no man
could have nominated for United States senator who
was not the bill Of Douglas, and unequivocay
So did TO claim II as direct Issue
but the question If not with all with perhaps
some thirty democratic members with whom have coa-
versed and with of whom you are aware nave had
the act from the first time we cast our votes or
Colonel MaDypenny. ! can speak with certainty lof my
self and others that II others voted for Mr.
Puph without regard his sentiments on this great ques
ton they voted differently from what did Tor know
mans views on such subjects before aid his election
When this discussed in the House, our friends
did not think worth the while say anything for we
thought least said in reply, the better, as il was an I'M
pleasant subject with knowing they had elected
Nebraska man without proper inquiry.
To your question, then, answeT--the Nebraska bill did
enter into the election Of Mr. Pugh. He known-a
least 10 about thirty Of be fauor of IT, and
in favor of hmon of IT, When say thirty, mean
those who voted originally Tor Mr. Manypenny; for there
were others could who voted Tor Pugh because
they knew him to be sound that question. canno
state how many voted for Mr. Pugh this account; but
ha ppen know enough of the arrangements 10 know
that he could have been elected without he had favored
the principles of the Douglas bill.
You can use th. you please have conversed with
many fellow mbers and they coincide with whatl say
We approve OF your and confirm your statements
Yours, with respect,
| r. CAMPBELL.