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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20
The Ohio Penitentiary.


The Directors and Warden of the Ohio
Penitentiray have made their annual re-
port,
The number of convicts in the Institu-
ton, on the 80 Of November, 1852 was
SOB. The number received from Novem-
Der, 80, 1852, to November 80, 1853 was
F938. The number discharged by expira-
ton ofsentence, ITO; by pardon, IT; by
death, II escaped, 6; by writ of eror, s:
leaving 53l at the close of the fiscal year,
with probability of a continuous increase
during the coming year
The excess of prison receipts over the
ordinary expenditures, for the past year is
S15,o57,o4.
I The principal extraordinary expenditure
has been that of $40, 474, SO fornew build
ings and repairs-the erection of a new
chapel, the enlargement of the Hospital
the dining room, &c. The loss during the
year is about $4O0O,O7 which was sus-
tained by the burning of the north half of
the west range bishops in the Prison yard
1t was probably set on fer by convict,
Rev. James T. Donahoo, the Moral In
structor, reports that the congregation un-
der his charge conduct themselves with
decorum. He says:
81 have examined 10 prisoners on the
following questions:
"Werc you bro't up by your parents?
What church, if any, did they belong to?
Out of that number there are seven who
were brought up by Presbyterian, six by
Baptist, three Ly Lutheran, twelve by
Cath olic, seventeen by Methodist, two by
United Brethren, four by Universalist, two
by Episcopalian and four by New Light
81 have also examined the Register oi
the Clerk of the Ohio Penitentiary, and
find there the following facts:
"Received during the year commencing
with the 1st day of December, 1852, and
ending December 1st 1858, ,237,-intem.
perate, 80, temperate, 162 moderate drink.
ers, 8.
142 ofthe prisoners were born in Ohio
60 in Pennsylvania, 65 in New York
The number form Cuyhoga county is 60
Hamilton county sends l18.
The youngest inmate ofthe Penitentiary
is years old. The Oldest is 70. Thirty
four are 23 years of age.
5are imprisoned for murderin the frs
degree; 90 for murder in the second de
gree, 20 assault with intent to murder; Is
bigamy, Sc grand larceny 81 horse steal
ing; 1876 passingor uttering and publishing
counterfeit bank notes; ii forgery; rob
bing the mail, 90 manslaughter; "a rape
IL attempt, &c.
The number sentenced for one year il
35, for two y ears 90; for 8 years, 2O3; I
years 81; 5 years So; 10 years l6; 90 year
8; for life 81.
The number of end convictions is g
third convictions 4; fourth conviction
fifth conviction 1.-Cleuelaad Plaindealer
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

AGRIcULTURAL.-Per who wish to
get the list of premiums to be awarded at
our next county fair, had better send in
and subscribe for the Pioneer Immediately,
or else they may get fixed as were some
persons last fall, not receive list at ALL
Men living in Wyandot county and not
subscribers of ours, have but few favors
to ask of us, and we are sure, will receive
but feto
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

HM Mr.. Gwinn, in the course OF his ad-
mirable speech on the Pacific Railroad,
argues that on the completion of that work,
the mails may be carried from New York
to California in six days, and at cost little
exceeding the expense now incurred in
sending them semi monthly in twenty five
or thirty Days. Lesfs kteh;geacer.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

AFFAIRS IN UTAH.-The debt Of Utah
Territory amounts to s12,481, but the
amount of Taxes due and uncollected is
s16,986. The Legislature, to procure a
supply of fuel for the Saints, offers a re-
ward of $1,000 to any resident who will
discover good coal mine not less than a
foot and half thick, and within forty
miles Of the Capitol. The Legislature
has enacted a law that no decision of
court, at any trial, shall be held as pre-
cedent on any other trial. The saints
have adopted new alphabet, having 80
letters In 1t, which are intended to repre-
sent as many sounds. It will be used in
the schools as soon as they can get type
for it, though it is not intended to abolish
Immediately tie old alphabet.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

WsATuER.--We experienced the most
disagreeable weather onlast Saturday and
Sunday that we have ever seen. Itsnow-
edit rained-it blew, and it got extreme
ly cold; then came mud and our streets
were in slippery condition. The changes
in the weather in the last few weeks have
been numerous, and some very severe
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

MORE CAKEs.-Yesterday Mr.. SMITH
gave US call, bringing with him basket
full Of very nice and magnificent cakes.
He has small card in to-day's Pioneer,
informing the citizens Of Upper Sandusky
and the public that he intends keeping a
full supply of cakes, bread and crackers
to accommodate the people. Give him a
little of your attention and he will satisfy
your hunger.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

@It is stated that the movement,
originating in Worcester, for colonizing
Nebraska and with free people from the
North, has taken new and enlarged form.
A petition is to be presented to the Legis-
lature for an act of incorporation, with
ten nailliO" Of dollars capital; and by the
aid Of subscriptions to this capital, on
which at first but small assessments shall
be made, it is intended to set ON foot and
foster grand tide of emigration from the
free States and from Europe to the Terri
tories.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20
improvements in Travelling,

We quote from the Philadelphia Amer-
ican and Gusette, few remarks and sug-
gestions as to the Improvements that
should be made:
On all extended routes, cars should be
furnished with chairs or seats adapted for
sleeping in. For this purpose they should
be SO constructed as to be placed at pleas
ure, either in an upright or incumbent po-
sition, and otherwise contrived for pro-
noting the case and rest of the occupant.
There should, moreover, be attached to
every train a lady's and gentlemae's sa-
loon, the former so situated as to be read
lily accessible, without exposing those for
whom it is intended to unnecessary troub-
bic or observation in the act of passing to
and from it. Both apartments, beside
otherimportant uses which they might be
made to serve, ought to be supplied with
kind of restaurant, capable of furnish
ing refreshments to the passengers; and &
convenience of this kind might be so ar
ranged and conducted as to afford either E
light repast or substantial meal.
There is considerable room, also, fol
salutary change, as regards the safety and
pleasure of the public, in the running o.
railway trains. a complete and well de-
vised system of telegraphic signals ought
to be employed TO prevent the collisions o.
cars and other casualties. The conductor
of every train should be provided with 6
time table, and the most accurate time
piece, and these should be adhered to will
the most rigid fidelity under all circum
stances, except where trainis delayed ii
reaching particular station, inwhich case
the opposite train should await its arrival
unless it may be produced upon differen
track. Furthermore, every passenger
ticket should have upon one side thu
names of the various stations at which tn
train stops, and the length of time 70
which the stoppage at any point will b
made, and this schedule should be punct
ually complied with by the conductor. T
prevent mistake, a distinct alarm or sig
nal, ought, also, to be given, at least
minute or two befor a start. Where
meal is to be taken on the route, ampl
time--say not less than half an hour
should be allowed for the purpose, an
passengers notbe obliged to bolt their foo
as is the case now, and then be hurried o
at the whim of surly officer, who ma
be impatient to push on his train.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

AID TO RAILRoADs.--Mr RUsK' Senate
bill, now pending, proposes that all rail
road compa.ies which shall contract with
the United States to carry the mails and
munitions Of war, &C., free, and allow the
Postmaster General to regulate the man
ner and times of transportation, shall be
allowed to import free Of dsty all the iron
required for the use of such roads; and all
the double track roads which shall con-
tract as aforssaid, shall be granted six Sec
lions of public land for each mile of said
saad.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

@- Any suggestions which may be'in-
duced by an examination of the United
States Census for this County (or Parish,
or Town, as the case may be, should be
forwarded at an early day, to Mr.. DeBow,
Superintendent of the Census Office at
Washington, with view to the correct
ness of other publications from that office.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

i. From NEBRASKA. - Yesterday about
eleven o'clock forenoon, our friend j. w.
GARRETT arrived from Kansas Territory.
Judging from his appearance. we would
say, that must be a healthy country, as
Mr.. G. looks much better than when he
left here. He says the people are going
into the territory rapidly, and farther,
that in his opinion, from the present emil
grafton and indication of things, let Con-
gress pass such bill as suits it, the terri
tory of Nebraska must and will under any
circumstances be free. ea se-a
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

Ey George F. Albert is out in card,
denying the report which appeared in the
Philadelphia Bulletin, that he acted as
hangman at the execution of Jewell, in
Pittsburgh, or that he is resident of Bal
timore. It is said that Alberti is about to
bring libel suit against Mr.. Cummings,
editor of the Bulletin.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

GW- Col. Colt will realize stupendu-
dous fortune out of the Eastern war
The Russians will be armed mostly with
his revolvers, and so will most of the off,
GERS in the English and French armies
G. F. Bennett. Esq, formerly of this city,
is Col. Celt's agent in London.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

BEThe military commission which has
been in session at Washington for some
time past, for settling claims growing out
Of Col. Fremont's expedition to Califor-
MIA, has adjourned sine die, after allowing
only Sl35,ooo out Of claims presented to
the amolNt of $4,000.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

LEFr.-Our friend NJ. J. ATKINSON, left
this morning for Washington, where he
has been residing daring the winter. He
is one of the good fellows.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

ELEcTED.--The Editor of the Demo
crat in st. Paul, Minnesota, was elected
Mayor of that city, on the 4th inst.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

DocuMENrs.-We have received very
liberal share Of speeches and documents
from Washington city during the present
session of Congress, but then We suppose
We are entirely too far out Of the way for
any member of either branch of Congress
to send US a great big book like the volume
containing the census of 1850. Gentle
men, small favors are thankfully received
and large ones in proportion. We expect
soon to geta big book from nearly every
Member of the Senate and Congress from
Ohio. Don't send them all at one time.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

Mr.. GARRETT has our thanks for ST.
Louis, Chicago and other papers of late
date.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

@-If we can believe what correspon-
dents for French papers write, Russia is
exercising degree of ferocious cruelty
in Poland, almost unexampled even in its
unhappy annals, The eonscription falls
upon all males between the ages of six
teen and forty five. If the conscript fees
or conceals himself, his children or mem
bers of the family, without regard to age
or sex, are seized and carried off to the
country of the Cossacks, to military colo
nies in Siberia.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

r IMPRovEMESTs.-No the
bad weather. our town is going ahead with
leildings and other Improvements, and all
the Indications arc very favorable to our
progressr~t It will be well enough for the
>HeW Council to take into consideration the
extension and improvement of the side
walks. The grading of the streets and
many other necessary changes should also
receive the early attention of our new
board of officers. We mention these
things so that they may not be neglected
another season, and believing that the
board are competent to the task that is
before them, and that they will speedily
and faithfully attend toall matters ofinter-
est 10 our town.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

NEW YORK AFFAIRS the 12th.
Senator Gw1N and family sailed for Cali
fornia on the steamer Empire City. The
Senator is going out to attend TO the tricks
ters who are endeavoring out there to su-
percede him, before the proper time.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

@A torchlight procession paraded
many of the principal streets in Buffalo, on
the 7th inst, in commemoration of the
veto Of the prohibitory liquor law. The
Courier says: ''Not the least of the Pc
culiarities of the procession was the spec
table of ''a very large, fat woman," hold
ing large torch over her shoulder, and
leading little boy with each hand" l.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

KILLED BY A PANTHER. We learn,
says the Florida Whig, of the Gath ult..
that the body of a negro girl, belonging
to Colonel McNeely, of this county, who
wandered into the woods, some distance
from the house, was found a few days ago
almost devoured by some wild animal
The tracks and "signs'' around where the
body was found seemed to be conclusive
that she had been caught and killed by
by panther.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

w The amount now in the United
States Treasury is s2a, 100000
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-04-20

The IRISH ExoDUs.-According to the
Galway Packet, the Celtic race is fast dis
appearing even in its western stronghold.
The editor just completed a tour through
lar Connaught and Joyce's country, and
for miles, he says, the traveller could not
see human habitation-all was utter des-
olation, not trace OF farm cultivation,
and in lieu of houses, nothing remained
but heaps of stones and unroofed gables.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-03

THE CoBrRG FtNIiY.-rhc COburgs are an ex-
traordinary family: you cannot trace them forty
years back prominent historical pcrsonages
yet, in 1873, they the most powerful family in
Europe. \ Coburg married the hciress to the
English thronc and, when she died, another Co.
burg married the actual English queen. 4 Co.
burg married the queen Of Portugal: a Coburg
narrowly missed (Louis Philippe very clever
many the Spanish queen; Coburg was the other
day ready for the throne of Greece, which Co.
burg once declined. if the Bavarian had dsap-
pearcd a Coburg has the throne of Belgium,
and, rs king Of Belgium, has had great power in
England and France in England, because he was
the uncle Of the queen; in France, because he
WAS the son-in-law of the king Coburg, the
son Of King Leopold, has just married an Austrian
archduchess. France being lost, King Leopold
seeks German alliances. 1t is Coburg plan that
the future queen of Prussia shall be princess
royal of England: and it is as certain as things
human can be, the daughters OF Prince Albert
will be sovereign ladies. in great abundance, on
German thrones. great and small. Hence fami-
~ solidarity" great now. increasing with every
year, and an Obvious dynastic policy. At any
rate, obvious fulness of knowledge on the part of
Prince Albert of all the court movements of Eu-
rope, obvious extensive sympathies, Obvious
breadth Of view ami the value of Prince Albert
as directing statesman in Great Britain, is. con-
soquently alculablc.-PoHticol Portraits, by
Ed,cdrd ". Witty.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-03
MOUNTAIN MUSINGS.

The lordly merchant, in his hall,
Recomts his gains with pride;
His bales of spice. his gems of price,
And wharf, and warehouse wide.
He feasteih aye on dainty fare,
He quafs the blood-red wine;
And yet his lot envy not,
Nor would change for mine!
With bosom light. and spirit free,
To wander where may,
Upto the hills, and couched on heath,
I" view the hamlets spread beneath,
And blue lakes far AWAY.
Oh, lowland marts. and marble domes,
Still craven va:S.tls gave;
But never yet on mountain top
Was born or dwell a slave.
On mountain peak the prophet first
Gods awful mandates bore;
On Mountain peak the dove did rest,
That flew the Dcluge o'er;-
Then We, whose hearts doth weary beat,
With care or sorrow riven,
Come, climb with me Sieve Callan's brow;
And let your thoughts, like Titans, now
Ascend from thence TO Heaven!
The scholar hath 4 quiet look
Within his clustered cell:
He poreth DER some goodly book
Till pealS the yespcr bell.
But though his life unruhcd flows,
Like gentle streams that glide
All smooth and Still thr1u@. ley 81 plains,
With sunshine on their tide.
That student pale envy not
Such gulSe i'll sUittjl me.
oh, better far the wLye-toS>'d lake.
The pinc-crownri crag. the forest brake,
Aud step o'er heather free.
The trickling riil that ccolS your lips,
Soft flowing through the glen;
Or else the spring that bursts from rocks,
Like tears from rugged men:
Hath Cyprus wine such flavor sweet,
Or stoup OF NavoiSe?
Prrach'd ever abbot. Ike those hlils,
50 true a homie?
Then in their sabbath solitude,
Go, often mediate;
And when their lesson right Is read,
The valley slope then boldly tread,
y wiser man. in heart and head.
To wrcstle with your fate,
Dublin University Magazine
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-03

THE Two SFxEs.--Thero is much truth in the
following, which we clip from the Syracus STAN
tiard:
or round him in order to restore him to the paths
of virtue. Gentlcness and kindness are lavished
upon him to win him back to innocence and peace
No one would suspect that he had ever sinned.
But when poor, confding, girl is betrayed,
she receives the brand of society and is hence
forth driven from the ways of virtue. The be-
trayer is honored, respected and esteemed but
the ruined, heart-broken victim knows there ia no
peace for her this side of the grave Society has
no helping hand for her, no smile Of comfort, no
voice Of forgiveness.
These are earthly moralities unknown to hea.
yen. There is deep wrong in them, and fearful
are the consequences.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-03

LIABILITIES OF GAIT. HOILINS.-Capt. Hollins.
the hero of Greytown, is not likely to come out
OF the Greytown affair, notwithstanding the Pres
ldent has assumed the responsibility. The Ma
tlonal lntclIigenccr cites the case of Harmony 4
Co., VS.. Col. Mitchell, in which the latter was
mulcted in heavy damages for Selling the goods
of the former, during the invasion of Mexico,
though the seizure was made by order of Gen.
Taylor. The public will also recollect that iudg-
ment for $lS0,O0O was recovered against Col.
Fremont in California, for supplies purchased on
behalf OF the United StateS,-he acting mill
tary Governor at the time. If these decisions
settle the principle of law, Capt Holins is in for
heavy damages, and even Pierce and his cabinet
cannot him. The rule of law seems to be
that no public executive officer can escape per-
sonal responsibility for an illegal act. lie cam
not plead that the act was in accordance with
an order from superior officer for the latter is
incapabc-in the eve Of the law-of giving such
an ORDER and if lie We're to do so. it would be
extra official and could not be recognized. We
believe case involving somewhat similar prin-
ciples was once decided by our Illinois Supreme
Court. We do not rccollect the case, but it is
somewhere in Scammon's Reports, and lays down
the rule that an officer may be justly resisted in
attempting to execute Il process not warranted by
the Statute, or he may be prosecuted for any
damages that may result from the execution of
such process. 1t becomes the duty of every Off
GER therefore, to know that he is acting not in
extra Judicial manner.-Chic. Irib.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-03
TO THE CITIZENS OF ST. PAUL.
Oakland Cemetery Association,


HE attention of the citizens of ST. Paul. earnestly called
duly Incorporated according to law THAT
they have purchased forty land, within
Capitol beautifully situated
and have had the laid handsome pa
lots with the avenues, walks,
mnary steps having been properly aken pats,
duly filed recorded that the Association prepared
dispose of Lots all who desire beautiful
nent resting place for their dead.
The law under which this Cemetery ncorpo-
rated contains the following section:
Sec 49, The proceeds arising from the sale
cemetery shall be applied the debts
by said associations the purchase cemetery grounds
property in fencing, improving, and embehng such
and leading thereo the
in the and the same,
purpose.
From this lot holders will perceive, Cemetery
is not speculative affair." but that the proceeds
the exclusively devoted qudatiDg
expenses incurred purchase and
and to mprovng embelshing and ornaenting the
gro.end.
the Association. Trustees deemed
apnon THOMAS FOSTER Acfudry and general Executive
oficer Of th,' Association.
The acuarv sell and dispose Lots make
out deeds for the sam generally to superinend and
age affairs of the Associations under the direction
of the Board of Trustees or their Executive Committee
with the Ceetery ASSOCIATION
apply Foster, the office Of the Company, IN the
ssDay Times brick Building adjoining c. H. Parkers BANK
In Office. ALEX. RAMSEY,
A.. l.. LARPENTEUR,
@. W. FARRINGTON,
Executive Committee Trustees, Oakland Gem. Co.
ATTEsT-THOMAS FOSTER, Actuary.
Iune1 ~.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-03

y CALFoRNA LAKE.-Thc Placeryle Herald
says that Lake Biglcr is one Of the curiosties of
California. 1t is a lake fifty miles long and from
tonto twenty miles in width, situated between two
distinct ridges Of the Sierra Nevada. and but
about one and q half miles north of the road to
CarSon's Valley. According to the Herald, it is
perfect paragon of a lake, a miniature paradise
among the mountains. Its wildly beautiful and
romantic shores are lined with forests, and its wa
tiers, which never freeze, although surrounded by
snow a great part Of the year, abound in many
vui"ties of fish, among which the salmon and
spccklcd trout preponderate. SO clear are its
waters that the objects the bottom are distinct
~ visible at depth of thirty or forty feet. Upon
the eastern side OF the lake is a vast cavern ex-
tending to an unknown distance into the heart of
the mountain The entrance is archcd in pecu-
liar manner. and the place which has never been
explored, is believed by the Indians to be the
abode of the evil spirits Of the mountains.