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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-06-07
oUR NEW

We have the pleasure, this week, of
presenting our paper to our readers in a
new dress, and in an enlarged FORM To
do this we have incurred the expense of
buying new materials, and NJ little
trouble, believing that the Democracy of
Ashland deserved as good paper, in APP
pearance, as any county in Ohio. 1t
was as unpleasant for us to publish the
old paper, as it was to our readers TO re-
eeive it. While the paper contains about
one fourth more matter than formerly,
vet we shall furnish it to our readers at
the sam price, viz: TWO DOLLARS,
If paid within the year. Now that we
have spared no expense and labor to give
our readers a readable paper, may we
not look for a corresponding effort on
their part to increase the subscription
of the ashland Union 2" We intend
to do our whole duty, in endeavoring to
give you a good paper. If, then, we do
u duty to the party and labor for the
benefit of the party, have we not a right
to expect "aid and comfort" from our
democratic friendsf
Six months have elapsed since we took
charge of the Ohio Union. 1t came in
to our possession at a time when we were
the least prepared to engage in anything,
ofsthe kind, consequently we could not
bestoW as much attention to its columns
as we desired. Now, however, u ar
rangements are such that, with health,
we shall have more time at our disposal.
The Ashford Union will hereafter be, as
heretofore, untrameled by any faction.
Neither will its columns be used to pro-
mote the political advancement Of any
man. sWeitake our position on all ques-
tions with the mass of the Democratic
party Of this county. Whatever course
they mark out for US, that shall be our
highest ambition to pursue.
We have made large additions to our
stock of Job Type, SO that We are now
able to execute every description of plain
and fancy Job Printing. We have no
time or disposition to Drag about our
materials. Suffice it to say that we are
nov prepared to job Work IN the best
style, and fear not competition from any
quarter. Citizens take notice that here
after we can accommodate you.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-06-07
IL. CnANE, m. ID.

The new Liquor Law makes it the du-
ty of the Probate Judge to appoint a
Chemis to inspect liquors, Judge Cur
tbs has appointed DIR. CRANE, of this
place Those interested in the traffic
WILDE careful not to palm off any impure
liquors, as the Doctor is a good Chemist,
and, should there be any need of his SER
vices, IN our opinion he will not be want
ing IN ability to discharge his duties
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-06-07
PIRACY IN THE GREEK SEAS.
Constantinople, Nav /, 1854.

Piracy is spreading more and more
every day on the coasts and in the is
lands of Greece. The Salamander left
here on the 2sth, with a strong body of
marines, for the purpose of chastising
the robbers, who, for the want of better
prey, have had the impudence to attack
some of the hired transports while filled
with troops. A brig, on board of which
there was a detachment of French Ar
tillery, was pursued by a fotilla of these
corsairs, and was not able to shake them
off till it had fred upon them. 1t is
high time, that the English and French
Government should adopt effective
measures against the Greeks. These
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-06-07

when she ran up the American flag an 4
got safely with her cargo into port. II
was reported that the frigate was order
ed in America for Russia, to which both
ship and cargo belong" Some persons
connect this ship with the recent cap
ture of a French brig in. the EngliRI
channel. Can she be the Ubiquitous
Grapeshot :?
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-06-07
c The Temperance people in Go

~ The Temperance people in Co
hmbus are having an issue made for
their amusement. The Journal says
that quite a large mount of money has
been raised in that city by those oppo-
sed TO the Temperance Law, for the Pur-
pose Of Testing its constitutionality; and
that n of the very ablest lawyers IN
the State has been retained to defend
nssgo n of the parties against Ehomsa
be broseN~
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-06-07

DISTINGUISHED SUCCESSES Of THE TURKS J
Although considerable uncertainty still
prevails as to the nature and extent of
the last successes of the Turkish armies,
dispatches have been received at Vienna,
from the headquarters of Omar Pacha,
giving a favorable account of the recent
operations ofhis forces on more than one
doint of his position. The Russian
corps, which was known to have been
collected at Turnu, near the mouth of
the Aluta, is stated to have been repuls-
ed on the 28th of April, with a loss OF
1900 men, by the Turks quartered at
Nicopoli, under Sail Pacha; and on the
End of May, another Russian detach-
ment was beaten at Radova, not far
from Krajova. There is every reason
to believe these reports to be accurate
and authentic.
1t was further reported that the Rus
slams had received a severe check at
Silistria, but the news requires confrma-
ton. 1t is not not true that the Russians
have invested Rilistria on the land side.
Omar Pacha is still employed in concen-
trating his force at Shumla.
From Kalafat an engagement is re-
ported between six squadrons of Cossackf
and lost go horses, 2 guns, and 1873 mel
killed.
1t was reported in Paris that the
plan of the allies is to carry the war into
the heart of Russia-to seize the Crimea
and to land 20, 900 men to attack Sebas-
topol by land, while the fleets attack it
by sea.
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attacks terrify the captains and crews of
the merchantmen to such a degree that
they no longer venture to leave the har-
bors alone, but wait till 4 large body of
them can start together, under some safe
escort. The effect Of this is, that slow
as the conveyance of troops has hither-
to been, it viii now be much slower and
more uncertain.
A report has been current within the
last few days, which I may mention
without, however, being able to vouch
for its truth. 1t is said that the Hero,
which is the ship on guard at the Piras,
having been attacked by these ~rufians,
she suddenly fred a broadside among
them, which sunk dozen boats, crowded
with these audacious brigands.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-06-07

FWELLs KELLOGG, of this place,
has received the appointment of Cadet
to the West Point Military Academy.
A good appointments
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-06-07
SUSPICIOUS AMERICAN FRIGATE!

CAPTURE OF A BRITISH sTEAMERl
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A BRITISH STEAM rR1cArE CAPTURED.

The British steam frigate Tiger, l6
guns, 200 men, went ashore near Odessa,
and was taken and burned by the Rus
slams. The crew made a gallant resist
ance. Captain Clifford, in command,
was wounded.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-06-07

Spanish Preparation for Defense Of Cuba
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Success Of the Turkish Fsrcesi
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R A IN E sEAsl
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THE WAR ON THE DANUBE!

DETAILS OF THE PER ASIA!
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Cry OF

A report reached Liverpool from Dub
lin, stating, on the faith of a Rev. Mr..
Babbington, of Derry, ireland, that a
letter has been received from a Nj. Smy-
lie, one of the passengers of City of Glas.
gov, stating that the ship had foundered
at sea and that the passengers were car.
ried to the coast of Africa.
No particulars were given. It is Gu
rious that a person named Smylie was a
passenger by the City of Glasgow, al
though in all published lists his name
was enormously printed Shelley
Richardson & Bros. telegraphed to Bel
fast to make inquiry. when it was found
the whole story was without foundation
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-06-07
AN AMERICAN VESSEL BEFORE sARAsro-

AN AMERICAN VEssEL4 HEfuhE
POI,
The Lreutz Zeituag contains n fol-
lowing from Constantinople, May LIST :
&" An American frigate is said to have
passed the Dardane1les, laden with eiev-
en- steam engines for Russia. In the
Black Sea she hoisted English colors
and got close in towards ~SebastoPol,
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We clip the following interesting news
brought by the Asia, from the New York
papers of the I'd inst :
THE WAR ON THE DANUBE.
The considerable time that has elaps-
ed since the receipt of any news of i'm
p~ortance from the Danube, is itself a
fact of some significance. It viii be re-
membered that the Russian army under
General Luder, effected the passage of
the Lower Danube on the oath of March,
and succeeded in the course of the next
few days in taking the small Turk
ish fortresses of Isaktcha, Toultscha,
Matschin and Hirsova, while the Russian
posts were pushed forward without en-
eountering any serious resistance, as far
as Trajan's Wall. In the course of the
month Of April, Prince Paskiewitch hay
ing taken the chief command and reach
ed the scene of operations, the right wing
of the Russian army made a sudden ret
rograde movement and evacuated Little
Wallachia, thereby denoting that the
plan which threatened to turn the Turk
ish left by an incursion into Serva, and
an attack on Widen, is abandoned. This
decision may be attributed to three
causes-6rstly, the position of the Turks
at Kalafat was too strong to be forced
without tremendous loss, and behind Ka-
lafat and the Danube lies Widden, which
could only be reduced by a regular seige;
2ndly, the advance of the Russians on
that point, would probably have led to
an immediate counter movement on the
part of Austria; and 3dly, the Russian
army thus opposed by the Turks and
theatened by the Austrians was COMPEL,
ed to contract its line of operation with
within narrower limits.
The Russians, to the great astonish-
ment of all Europe, have remained in,
active in the Dobrudseha for more thar
five weeks, thus giving time for the sick
ly season of May to come in, and for the
forces of the allies to take up a position
of formidable hostility. Silistria, ever
has no been laid seige to, although the
possession of the fortress is indispensa.
bic to the success of and operation.
against Shumla, Varna, of the Balkan
This important fortress has, as yet, beer
only assailed by a fire across the river
at a distance of 1000 yards, and the
damage done has been little. The entire
force with Luder's on the right bank, il
insufficient to carry seige, exposed as the
beseigers would be to be attacked by tn,
main body of Omar's forces, while the
Anglo-French troops could be landed
with the utmost expedition and safety
at Varna, only sixty miles distant. I'm.
der these circumstances, it is difficult
to forsee what are Paskiewitch's plans
The Russian reserves are taking position
on the line of the Sereth, a river which
flows from the Bukovina parallel to the
frontier of Pennsylvania, and the rela
tions between Austria and Russia are, a
the present moment, such that the Rus
slams cannot advance into Turkey with
out the risk of adding the Austrians tt
the number of their enemies. A prob
able supp osition is, therefore, that thu
Russian commander will refrain from un
dertaking any important offensive OPP
peratiors, but will confine himself to re
tanning his hold on the Principalities.
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RUSSIAN OPINION OF THE BoMBARDMENT
OF ODESSA.

RUSSIAN OPINION OF THE COMPARTMENT
DE- ODESSA.
The following decree, published in the
St. Petersburg Invalide Russo, is de-
cidedly cool:
"To General Osten- Sacken-
On the day when the inhabitants of
Odessa, united in their orthodox tenn
pies, were celebrating the death of the
Son of God, crueiied for the redemption
of mankind, the allies of the enemies of
His holy name attempted a crime against
that city ofpeace and commerce-against
that city where all Europe in her years
of dearth have always found open grana-
ries. The fleets of France and England
bombarded for twelve hours our bate
ries and the habitations of our peaceful
citizens, as we'll as the merchant ship
ping in the harbor. But our brave
troops, led by you in person, and pene-
trated by a profound faith in the SUI
preme Protector of Justice, ~gloriously
repealed the attack of the enemy against
the soil, which, in apostolic times, re-
ceived the sanity precursor of the Chris
tian religion in our holy country.
"The heroic frmness and devotion of
our troops, inspired by your example,
have been crowned with complete sue
cess, the city has been saved from de-
struction, and the enemies fleets have
disappeared. As a worthy recompense
for so brilliant an action, we grant you
the order of st. Andrew. NICHOLAS.
"St. Petersburg, April 81, inlay 81"
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-14
The Wool Market.

As the ''wool season" is now at hand,
our farmers viii no doubt be anxious to
know something in regard to the price they
may expect for this years clip. From pres
ent appearances prices will be low this year
especially as compared with those given
last year. Prices viii be about the same
as year before lasi4-probably shade high
er, It's not for us to speculate as TO the
causes Of the present prices of SOol. If the
European war has raised the price Of bread
stufs ana almost everything else in this
country, wool has Gel ainly not felt the eff
fects of "the scourge." -
As yet very little wool has been offered
fM sale in Mount Vernon, this season. Our
farmers seem disposedto hold back, hoping
to obtain higher prices than are now given.
A few lots, however, have been brought in,
and it is expected that large amounts will
be offered this week and next The fol-
lowing prices are paid by our merchants.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-14
Arrival Of the Hermann.
New YoRK, June 8.

new IoRK, June D.
Tha Hermann arrived this morning with
260 passengers, ameng them was ]. Henri
ques, late U, S. Consul to Australia, and ].
w. Brce, bearer of dispatches. She brings
London papets to the cath. =
Admiral Napier has destroyed, after eight
hours bombardment, the fortress Of Gusta-
vawera at the entrance of the Gulf of Fin
land 10000 Rus slams taken prisoners.
The British steamer Tiger was taken
by the Russians near Odessa and was burn
ed. -r
The Paris correspondent of the Times
says a combined attack on Crimea by sea
and land, has been concluded on at Constan-
tinople.
Reports from Vienna state that Russia has
concluded treaty with Persia, Bokaria, and
Khiva. and is TO keep subsidiary forces in
those countries.
The quadron of Spanish steamers pre-
pairing at Cadiz is to sail for Cuba in July.
Troops are to leave in June for the destina-
ton.
India overland mail brings dates from CAL
cutta to April Goth, China March 18th, Aus
traila March go. Patriot army in China
was advancing towards Pekin.
1t is reported that Commodore Perry has
established friendly relations with Japan.
The yield of gold in Australia is increas
ing. Market overstocked.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-14

That Brigham Young out in the
Norman county must be glorious speci-
men of an independent man. He is not ap-
pointed by President Pierce--not he--he
won't 60 outof office at the Presidents Or.
der, even if it should be backed by a reso-
luton of Congress. He is free indepen-
dent citizen of Utah, as everybody knows,
or ought to know, is but another name for
land Of privileges. What glorious thing it
would be for the entire country, if Norman
laws could be established.
A political aspirant has but to signify
his desire for preferment to the prophet or
Governor, when 10! and behold on the Sab
bath as the people are all assembled to
worship, or in the theatre or circus, or some
other kind Of show--best in the temple, be-
cause most appropriate Governor an
nounces that he thinks sIch and such, most
admirably qualified for the office named,
puts the affirmative, and the applicant is
duly and lawfully elected--it being out of
fashion in that country to put the negative
of question; such a course would be too
much like the heathenish practice Of people
east of the Mississippi Glorious people,
glorious country, glorious Governor
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-14
Abolition BIG Gnns.

The following extracts from the proceed
ings Of the Abolition Convention held in
New York three weeks ago, as reported in
the Tribune, will show the true character Of
some Of the leading spirits Of that party,
with which whiggeY is now fusing and join
ing.
Garrison proposed the following resOlu,
ton.
Resolved. That the one grand vital is
sue to be made with the slave power is the
dissolution Of the existing American Uni
on
Henry C. Wright rose and spoke to Gar
rison's resolution as follows:
81 like that resolution very much. This
country denies God, or ifit believes in God
| do not. The Christian God is the most
aecursed of demons. No mans rights can
be aScertained by reference to Bible, Il
law or Il constitution. | don't care that
(snappng his lingers) for any such book or
constitution. when the question ofberty or
slavery is to be considered. The only thing
OF Importance is that the mass of the people
venerate the constitution. We should en-
deavor to do away with this constitution
thank God that am a traitor to this con-
stitolion. l thark God also that | am an
infdsl to the popular religion ol this country
and of all Chrislendom."
Hon. Edmund Quincy protested that "the
constitution display ed the ingenuity of the
very devil, and that the Union ought to oe
dissolved" :"
Wendell Philips rejoiceI that their so
ciety was can infde and reasonable soce-
ty. The society cling to this appelladon,
and he hoped that it would be carried down
to posterity. 1t is disunon society, and
he was glad to be allie to profess his creed
atsuch time and to such an AUDIENCE
The Union sentiment is the great vortex
which swallowed upthe great minds, and
they have power enough for the time being
to influence the people. The only remedy
for the slave is the destruction of the gov
eminent | challenge any man to tell me
what the Union has done for u.s."
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-14
WOOL WOOL!

The Ohis Democrat agrees with Us, when i
says "lt will not we think, remunerate farmers 70
raise wool ut such prices as are now talked Of
They might well 60 to fattening grasshopPers and
rats for Chinese eating houses That would be al
most as profitable as growing wool at figures rang
ing from p to 81 cents, which seem now to be the
ruling prices among SPECTATORS for the present clip
Why isit, that wool has taken such an exraordina-
ry decline from last seasons prcesl Are the caus
es legitimate, or is it the result of "panic made TO
order," for the purpose of "pulling the wool over
the eyes, of the producers and 'feeeing" them cut
of thsir clips. We are inclined TO the opinion, from
what light we enabled to gather, that there is
'somehing rotten in Denmark AMI that no good
and sufficient reasons be assigned for the pres
entlow figures. The demand and supply all over
the world, as well as the condition of trade and
commerce under the influences of war, &C., seem to
be decidedly auspicious for prosperous wool trade
this season. Yet prices range very low. viii far
sell at those prices, or will they hold on few
months until the smoke clears away, and they can
see the field fair and clear. OF course under any
circumstances they could not be much the losers.--
1t is estimated that the manufacturers of the United
States consume fourth more wool than is raised in
the country, and it is that their supply on hands
is not more than sufficient to keep their machinery
running until the clip comes on, while the pros
pect for surplus from abroad is not frightened by
any good and valid reasons. On the contrary it is
asserted IN the May number of the WooL GROWER,
that the high price of labor in England, France, and
Germany in consequence of emigration to Austria
liza, America, &C., has caused rise in wooen fab
rcs over the waters, which must result in sihening
the prices Of the material everywhere.
"Wheat, and some other staples, are as much too
high as wool is too low. Breadstufts should come
down peg or two and wool go up"
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Whig System Of Taxation.

By reference to the returns made to the
Auditor Of State from sundry banking in
institutions in this State, exclusive of the
Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company, it
appears that their aggregate capital stock
is not far from seven millioa of dollars
($7,0o0, ,o00.) From the report of the a
bove officer, it appears that the taxable val
uation OF their property amounts to the sum
of about twenty Eve million ofdollars $685.
O00.00o)
That the business Of banking is more
profitable that aEy other, we need only re.
cur TO the fact, that from special report
from the Auditor of State, it will be found
shat the average profit after deducting los
ses and expenses. OF fifty.one banks, was
oversiKteen per cent, to say nothing of the
surplus laid by to meet contingencies
Under the thimble-rigging legislation of
KeIley's bank law, and which has been sus-
taiued by majority of one by the old fogy
United States Court at Washington, these
banks are only required to pay small stip-
end on their dividends, and that only for
State purposes-being exempt from the pay.
ment of single millfor county, city, town,
tO"hohlP, Dotott9hI iOdu, bhiu3OS poOip diu
all other purposes whatever! And then, if
from any naismanagement whatever, they
meet with losses, or choose not to make
dividends, even the miserable stipend de.
signed TO be contributed towards the sup
port of the State Government is withheld!
ltwas the design Of the New Constitu-
tion, and the laws enacted under it, to have
corrected this system Of robbery; but the
Federal Court at Washington has, by ma
iority If one, ruled in favor of this legali-
zed banditti; and the Wings every where
sustains it as right!
The amount Of taxes required under this
Wing Bank law and Federal decision, is not
far from sixty thousand dollars ($60, ,0009
while il taxed as the farmer, mechanic and
other honest men, it would be not far from
three hundred and ninety thousand dollars
($390,0oel) Now, il this decision is TO rule,
this difference between 500, 900 and $780,.
900. must be made up from other property,
and in many instances from that which don t
pay four per cent on its valuation. And
the Whig press all over State is glorifying
over this decision Such is Whiggery!--
Statesman.