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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-21
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Special Correspondence OF the Enquirer
F,sns.s and integrity of The President in his the
Mexican 1r.ate,-Tae Spectators = Mr.. Guthrie
Speech of Stephens Of Georgia on tho Nebraska Blu
WAsHIsoToN, Feb. ls, 1854.
The action of the President the Coukng and Gadseen
Treaties ev!nces his rmness and integrity The amend
neu,s BY him TO the former and his in with
hodug the latter show that The horde OF spccuatos need
oxpcc, 70 receive no aid from the Administration In the pro-
secp,ion of their private echemes As American citizens
Aey may expect taa, their rights will &c guarauteed but
there will bo no apeca governmental endorsement OF this
or that schcrps for their own private ends
Tho operations end intgues Of spectators and their al.
yemps TO influence the government and legislation OF the
couotry are becoming bold and assuming uuch
magnitude In connection with the corrupt politicians that
lhey demand attention and vigilance. Not content with
The Ebony and Collins line and Patent Extension and land
granting operations upon Congress-, their Influences are
'te 10 The negotiations Of our Win those at
others The President has properly taken unmistaKabc
position 10 these matters and outcry under eulse pu
may DO expected against him on this account
The irmntss in Mr. Guthrie and his determination
guard with .ahfuness tho peoples money in the Trea
,ury was the great Of ell The hue aud against
him Had he permitted these cormorant5 10 have filled
heir voucIons aws with public punder. their voices would
not have been heard in pretended fault fading with him
cacer which was in reality bu The rcvengstul groans
Of disappointed dishonesty. II Congress wilt but follow
the example Of the Administration In these matters, will
do annually increasing horde OF plundeTers
upon it, The dispositions Of Congress In tho matter are
undoubtedly proper and there can be 90 doubt that the
larger portion that body Is actuated In every thing by
The highest motives The why the Treasury ia 80
yuch pesd i- that from want Of deliberate action aud
close scrutiny Into cas, few corrupt men succeed 10
fastening action or In concealng facts. II Is better by
M the Just claimants upon the government should
sscom2ellcd be delayed and to hardship than that by
sly action the process OF public swndng encouraging
Y Increased every year, DO carried on
The speech of Dir Stephens Of Georgia for the Nebraska
a In he House Of Representatives yesterday was really
elOecent IL was what was wanted Tho opeeches have
ham he
hs Sous no, TO delay the passage of the bill by debate,
bat soeS her best men shouid be heard upon the enhect
Soulh that public opinion should have the full benefit OF
The en;re argument FAIRFAX.
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raE WASHINGTON uNION

40 P Nicholson EfG, has become joint proprietor and
editor Of the Washington Union Judge Nicholson 10 poll
clan Of much experience and write. Of uncommon ability
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SIGNIFICANT

The National Era the organ Of the Aboons,s-com.
pnments Mr. Bolts N c.trevagan on bis Nebraska
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y70GINIA-AtR RuIe, held in the eks oee Of the Cren.
u, ,s;ns ,h, ers, Monday In tho rnooIhI
VIM T. Doesehbousb administrator. do bools pon WITH nc
,I annexed OF Thomas &. Nelson, teeeased, PAINFUL
yo,srh H. Atkinson nrd sallyP. his wi f. and Qbsr Def.s
Iropi b (exhIoed by loave Of the Court IN the suH
Page against Nelson's the oil wnen 20 re
uuIrs Robert John Camn Pol aro 70 Ieo
40 account of tho Joh roar ct
Of Char!es Page eeessed an account 'ho%s
kiad which 10 tne nanas
ead Pollard, adinittrao aoI nov
The disposed uHJ also ae1ount OF n1
e and Of .is accounts OF rhomds sS @
nor of Charles reporehby Dh
,be orrina .u and gains any aud s pats
jiaoe 10 the pIain OF any bisnea
n ~ bs az. Rim upon such settlement Of Thomas Seisoha
and having made aud tsd
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n % 70 be holden In beCte!ss
Coun on lbs 6rs Monday In April aext snd cD
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JUDGE MASON.

The Paris Correspondent of the Journal of Commerce
writes follows of the reception OF the American Minister
at the Tuleres
Mondays ball q, the Tulleres prodigous mob the
company between three aud four thousand. So close the
pressure that nobody could distinguish my body.
Der Of my family attended, and reports that the spc
did and costly toeltes were worn in vain This mornings
oou, announces extraordinary gathering of bracelets
and ewey after the bali the richest
and c.swere torn oil and ranped upon without posi-
bIhy of reseus Some thirty American ladies and gentle
son. for the purpose Of being formally presented their
pera Ma tsses they could get ouy passing glance and
nod and had to endure the crush undsngulshed for
hours The robust iosler and tno gentle madame Ind
never harder service at Washington. The address
which he delivered to Tho Emperor, Sunday Is admired
SSess add terseness II ls e4tan Ia the Moneur
He CID well avoid all reference political horzon of
Europe, sncs Washington issued his Yaledicory
1925 bave his solemn counses neutray-the strict
policy Of oof-sesmed rauuai and imperative ,hao
they do present epoch. why cnange prospe
,y and peace tolls of European amoiion rivalshp
,eres humor and caprlce2' Now than ell this
visible 10 the hoosSt observerj!he meshes douby
dangerous.
MR. MASON IN PARIS.-In a Paris Journal, we hnd
The address Of Mr. Mason 20 the Emperor the occasion
o. presenting his ciedsntials The following trausa
oD:
"Src: have the honor letter addressed to
YOU, Imperial Majesty by the President Of the United States
accdnc me In the capacity Of Envoy Extraordinary aud
Minister Peppoenary Of my country residing near your
Imne,. Court, embrace this occasion TO assure your
M,y T., he friendship of United States, and also of
m ai.nrs which hvy form for your welfare. will add
ma NV o.,ruc,lons desi.e me con,tany give my
n TO naa,an and deveope The Interest and prosperity
Of oola nations Will be happy 10 fulfil this duty In com
mon win government and the people OF the United
States forget that France was The active ally
and friend y couny The period Of .s weakness and
that il was France that the United States acquired by
an honorable treaty. State Of Louisiana and the mouths
of The Mississippi We with admiration the oxHaor.
duary actual prosperity of France In contributing by ny
Official conduct draw closer cordial good WILL and to
ce,,ot our social and commercial relations with this
try shall only carrying the We've OF the President
shall esteem myself happy can aid in consolidating
The bonds of reciprocal ateres and hope lasting peace
which so happily exists between the Two countries
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12
Plank Roads.

This is subject that is now agitating
the minds of our citizens, and is one that
will do much good if carried out. The
advantages of plank, and other good
roads, should receive the serious consider
alton and speedy action of the people,
not only Of Upper Sandusky but Tic coun-
ty Of Wyandot, for with good roads the
transportation of all manner of produce
would become more rapid and easy, and
the wealth of our country be increased,
With good plank roads from other points
In the county it would be no job to bring
The products of the country to the rail
road, where at all times the highest prices
will be paid for everything the farmer
raises.
The advantages Of plank roads, are too
well known to our farmers and citizens to
need any recommendation from us. Ev-
cry man now days can see the advantages
OF good roads, where he can speedily
reach ready cash market, and seeing
these things, it is our opinion, that nearly
every one in and out of town will be in
favor of plank roads.
1.-THE Marseiles and Little Sandusky
folks Join us, we can soon build roads from
our place toeach ofthose named. We are
in hopes that the idea of plank roads from
each of the places named will be actively
and fully concmred in. A unison of action
on the part of the citizens of these towns,
with the aid they will receive from other
quarters, would soon put the ball in mo-
ton; and once started the work would go
on to completion. Then we say again,
let nave speedy and determined action
in the matter.
The proceedings of a meeting ofour citi-
zens, held in the Court House, on Monday
evening, the 9th instant, in relation to
plank roads from this place to Marseilles
and Little Sandusky, will be found in this
issue of our paper.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12
The Democratic State Convention.


A Convention of the Democracy was
held in Columbus, on the 7th instant tc
nominate candidates for Judge Of Supreme
Court and Member of Board of Public
Works. Upon the 9th ballot, Shepard f
Norris, of Clermont county, receiving a
majority of all the votes cast, was declared
unanimously nominated for Supreme
Judge, A. p Miller, of Butler county,
receiving majority of all the votes cast
upon first ballot, was declared unanimous.
ly nominated for Member ofBoard of Pub.
lie Works.
After the nominations were made, the
following (among othcr) resolutions were
adopted:
Resolred, LIST, That we have entire and
unabated confidence in the present Demo
cratic Administration of the General Gov
ernment, and will give to it our cordial and
undivided support.
Resolved, Cd, That We approve the doc
trines and suggestions set forth in the late
message of Governor Medill, and hereby
recommend them to the careful consdera-
ton of the General Assembly. Is.
Rcsolged, That no enlightened political
economy demands more liberal ystem OF
disposing of the public lands, and that the
prosperity of the country, as well as of in
dividuals, would be eminently promoted
by the passage of a law placing the ma
tional domain, in limited quantities, with
in the reach of actual settlers, at price to
cover the cost of surveying, and other ne
cesSary expenses.
Reselved, That the Democracy of Ohio
still adhere to the well known and long
established doctrines of the party in rela-
ton to the Tariff and Currency.
Resolved, That we recognize the sover-
eign and nalienable right of every nation
to establish and maintain such form of GOV
ernment, as may accord with the views of
its own people, and that any interference
Herewith on the part of other nations, is
clearly an infringement of international
law and natural justice.
Resolved, That the law of nations is in
the keeping of nations; that breach of it
by any one ofthem is an offence againse
all others, and that they are bound, in
duty to themselves and to each other, to
prevent or punish such infraction by all
means not incompatible with their own in
terests.
Resolped, That to the democratic, re-
publican, state and federal institutions,
resting on universal suffrage and univer-
sal eligibility to Office, do these United
States owe their undeniable prosperity
among nations, and thati it is their duty to
sympathise with every people struggling
for freedom against tyrants.
Resolued, That the separation of the
moneys ofthe State from banking institu-
tions is indispensable for the safety of the
funds and the rights Of the people, and we
are therefore in favor of an entire divorce
of the State from all connection with the
banking institutions as repositories Of the
public moneys.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12
The Glorious Sth of January.

The commemorating of this day of days
was not forgotten, as will be seen by the
following notice of the affair at the Amer
lean Hotel in Columbus. The O. State
Democrat says, at the head of the first ia
BILE were properly arranged the glorious
stars and stripes, in the mi list of which was
placed life-like portrait of GEORGE WASH
INGToN, and the whole surmounted by an
equestrian statue of the Hero, Statesman
and Sage in whose commemoration the
supper was gotten observation-disclosures
The walls Of the room were graced by en-
cravings and paintings that had taxed the
artists skill, while on the right of the third
table were seated the fair daughters Of our
State, who gave beauty and grace and
zest to the event.
The following are some of the toasts that
were presented on the occasion:
The dayme cele5rQte-Glorious in the an
nails Of our military history; glorious in its
associations with the fortunes and the
faith of the Democratic party.
The second regular toast was drank
standing and in silence:
The memory Of Andreu Jackson.
THE, Constitution of tile Union.-Con-
ceiyed by the wisdom Of our fathers-leti
be preserved by the patriotism of her sons
was responded to by Hon. WILLIAM AL
LEN. After a preliminary remark or two
he adverted to the adoption of the Consti
tution-to the form alton of parties, grow.
ing out of the proper construction to be
given to that instrument, and that, after q
contest Of fftyfour years, the statute
books Of the nation exhibited the fact thai
all the measures advocated by the Demo.
cratic party were embodied into law. He
alluded to the influence our policy of gov
ernment was exercising upon foreign gov.
ernments; to our land policy; and con.
cluded by saying that the mission of the
Democratic party would not be fulfilled
until every youth in our land was able tc
read the Constitution of the United States
The Press-The voice of the people
The security of their rights depend upor
its independence and incorruptibility.
Col. Medary was called on to RESPOND
to this sentiment. He spoke of his con
nection with the press-of the utility of al
incorruptible press-of its being the fore
most advocate of every thing good, pa
triotic and philanthropic, and of the hard
ships that editors have to encounter.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

the consideration of the General Govern
ment, since the early settlement Of the
public domain isthe avowed policy Of the
present Administration.
Our Federal Relations-both at home
and abroad-have been conducted during
the past year with signal ability and sue
cess.
The principles and policy announced
in the Inaugural Address and Message O.
the Chief Magistrate of the Union, re.
fleet the sentiments and opinions Of The
people, and afford ample proof that the
honor and high intesests of our country
will be fully and scrupulously maintained
WILLIAM MEDILL.
COLUMBUS, Jan. Cd, 1854.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12
School LAw.-Gov. Medill in his mes

School LAW Medill in his mes
sage, discusses the schoollaw in this wise:
ssThe annual assessment and levy of
two mills upon the grand duplicate of the
State for school purposes is regarded BY
many of the tax payers as oppressive and
unnecessary. This levy, however, is only
half mill greater than that authorized by
the former law.
Prior to the passage of the present law,
the State levied half mill and county
commissioners were required to levy a
mill, for school purposes; making total
school tax of one mill and half. Under
the new law levies have been united into
one and styled State levy.
Another tax which has borne very
heavily upon the tax payers the past year,
is the one authorized to be assessed by
township Boards Of Education for the
purchase of school house sites, and the
erection of school houses. The amount
that has been raised for these objects is
very nearly as large as that levied by the
State. 1t is a tax that will not be requir-
ed to be repeated however, IN the next
fifteen or twenty years.
In the establishment of all school sys-
TENS three objects should be constantly
kept in view--brevity, simplicity, and the:
utmost degree of economy that is consls-
tent with the proper education OF the
youth of the State To attain these ex-
cellencies, however, much time and expe-
rience, and careful observation of the
working of the system are necessarily re-
quired.
The grand duplicate has been greatly
increased by the revaluation of the reaI
estate. A levy of two mills, for the en-
suing year, would produce one fourth
more revenue than was raised during, the
past year, underthe same levy. No sys-
tenn can operate bene6cially that bears
too heavily on the people, therefore rec
ommend that the law be SO modified In
this particular as not to require any IN
crease, at least, of the amount now as
sessed by the State -
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

To BAcHELoRs.-Let us recommend the
following method Of getting wife to some
Of our bachelor friends in this section Of
country. Who says there is nothing in ad-
vertising? Read the following from one
of our exchanges:
"a marriage has just come offin Syra
cuse, which was the result of an advertise
ment was replied to by a Syracus lady
pictures and letters were exchanged, final
ly meeting took place-result, matrimo
ny and vindication of the advertising sys
tenn"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

The CoNvENTIoN.-We clip the follow
ing remarks in relation to the Democratic
State Convention from the o. S. Democrat.
1t says, 'the Convention of Saturday,
notwithstanding there were only two can
didates to nominate, was one of the best
attended of any that was ever held in our
State. This fact shows that the right
spirit pervades the masses of the Demo
cratic party of Ohio--that the immense
majority under which they hold the as
cendancy in the Safe and Nation, has not
lulled them into the apathy and feeling of
false security which often follows such
brilliant triumps, but that they are duly
impressed with the idea that their noble
position is to be maintained by constant
labor and vigilance"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

TIFF1N TRIBUNE.-The family newspa-
per of Tifin has lately goneinto the hands
of Mr.. Gray, who is inclined to be very
pleasant in his remarks. Hope he mSy
Railways be so, and never find the rough
seas that are generally thrown up to mar
the feelings of editors. Mr. G. speaks very
highly of friend Laubach, the retiring edi-
tor. Mr.. L. has our best wishes for his
future welfare.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

BANNER.-We have received two or
thyee numbers of the Mt. Vernon Banner,
since Mr.. Harper has taken the control OF
it. The paper is much improved in every
particular, and is bound to be one of the
first Democratic papers in the State
Success friend H. The Democracy Of
Knox county will most certainly give you
the support you merit.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

ANOTHER CHANGE.-Mr. Smith, one of
the editors of the Ohio Statesman retires
from that paper, with no doubt, many re-
gfets on the part of many of the editors
who have formed an neditorial acquaintance
with him. We can only wish him, long
life Of sunshine, and position that will
be more pleasant and profitable than the
editorship ofthe Statesmanwas Mr.. Cox,
who has the whole control of that paper,
will undoubtedly receive the appreciation
ofthe Democracy of O hio and the editorial
corps, while his paper retains its present
proud position. Go on in well doing,
friend G. and success must crown your eff
forts.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

MARSHALL TELGRAPH.--This neatly
published and well conducted paper is in
the hands of J. Zimmerman & J. G. Rob-
inson. Mr.. 2. is of this place, and pos
sesses good mind, is energetic, persever-
ing, and worthy the support and conf
dence of the people of Clark county, III.
Success young man, in all your honorable
undertakings.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

Eg-A Dandish professor, Nycander by
name, has invented self-acting ballot
box. 1t receives snI separates the two
sorts of metal voting jettons, passes the
yeas and nays each to their own compart-
ment, checks the number deposited, and
registers the result.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

The CoNSEcrroN.-Col. McKelly and
Maj. Sears, have again gone to Bucyrus
to make connection on the railroad be-
tween here and there, and we wouldn'
be astonished if they have to make it OF
the wide .gouge' and afoot. Better lucl
next time, gents. "Wait little longer
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12
Plank Road Meeting.

Pursuant to previous notice, some of the
citizens of Upper Sandusky, assembled at
the Court House, on Monday evening the
9th instant, for the purpose of taking into
consideration the propriety and practica
bility Of constructing Plank Road from
Upper Sandusky to Marseilles.
Col. McCutchen was called to the chair,
and Q. Ferris, appointed secretary.
Remarks were made by Messrs, G. W.
Beery, Gillet, Mott, Ferris, Williams and
cCutchep, in explanation of the object Of
the meeting, and the necessity and prac-
ticability of a plank road connection be-
tween the two places.
The universal sentiment of those pres
ent was, that we want the road, and that
we will cooperate with the citizens of
Marseilles and those along the line in an
attempt to construct it, ifthey will act with
us. In order to ascertain the sentimento of
the citizens of Marseilles, on motion of g.
W. Beery, acommitte of five were appoint
ed to confer with them upon the subject,
viz: J. D. Sears, O. Ferris, M. Gillet, H.
Peters and John Junkins.
4 motion was made by Mr.. Mott to in
struct the foregoing committee to confer
with the citizens of Little Sandusky in re-
lation to constructing Branch from Little
Sandusky to intersect the road from Upper
Sandusky to Marseilles, at some pointsouth
of Upper sandusky, both roads to be in
corporated in one company or otherwise,
which after some discussion was carried.
Onmotion of Dr. Williams, the Editor Of
the Wyandot Pioneer, was requested to
publish the proceedings Of this meeting in
his paper.
On motion of I. H. Beery the meeting
adjourned.
JOSEPH McCUTCHEN, Chair.
o. FERRIS, Sec.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

GENERAL AssEMDLY.-The proceedings
of this body, as far as was deemed inter-
esting or important to our readers, will be
found in to-day's issue. A portion of these
proceedings will be found on the outside
Of our paper.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

~ Billiards. Celebrated Panorama
will be in town in a few days, and if it is
anything like represented by our exchang-
es, it will be worth seeing. See an arti-
Gle in to-day's paper in relation to this
Panorama
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

G. BERRY.--Our friend whose name
heads this notice, just returned from Co.
lumbus on Tuesday evening and went
back on Wednesday, to fill his post as as
sistant Sergeant-at-Arms in the House
He brought us a paper containing Gov.
Medill,s Inaugural, which will be found in
to-day's Pioneer.
Nothing very astonishing has transpired
as yet in either branch of our Legislature,
but we could not expect much in so short
time. Committees have been appoint
ed and the preliminaries been laid for the
work Of the session, SO that we can soon
begin to look for something.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-01-12

Eg- The weather has again undergone
great change, and now instead Of hard
frozen roads, we have rain and mud. and
rather "sqft" time. If Almanac men
note all the changes in the weather this
winter they will have good time.