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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25
state Fair at newark.

There is every assurance given from our
county boards that the State Fair at Newark
will not be surpassed, if equaled, so fal
as our agricultural interests are concerned
by any previous exhibition. The new i'm.
porla,ions Of thorough bred cattle from Eng
land and Ireland, by the Clark and Fayeue
county associations, will alone constitute o
marked feature. The great breeders from
Kentucky, New York and New England
will be there with the bes, they con ,urn out
Judges can then decide which are The ban.
ner States and Kingdoms in the callle line
-amuch better mark of true progress than
the allied fleets and armies of Europe.
We have with great pleasure examined q
large liIhographic view Of The Fair Grounds,
under the personal inspection of G. Sprugue,
Esqr., the corresponding secretary Of The
Stale Board, who has devoted his time 10
the furlherance of the object of the society
with yea and discretion worthy Of all
praise. The sketch is beautifully executed;
the minutest figures being well drawn and
the coup dell very fine. The old Indian
fort will be a great curiosity TO those who
have never examined these mysterious rel.
les of olden lime. Little did its builders
dream Of such display within its broad area,
as will be seen from the l9lh 10 the 22nd Of
September next.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

SENATOR WADE.-We find in the Western
Reserve Chronicle tho following letter from
Senator Wade, excusing his non-uttendance
at the anli-Nebraska Conyention, held at
Warren, in Trumbull county. on the 4Ih:
WASHINGTON, July lst, 1854,
| have this momen, received yours Of the
eth ult., and hasten to say that | have not
been abo to leave here for day, nor shall
dare TO leave until our final adjournment,
which is fixed for tho fourth day Of August.
There is u proposition pending before US, to
repeal the 9th section of the Ashburton
Treaty, ,oilh oiew TO repive The African
slaue trade; it may come up any day. and
could never excuse myself if it should pass
when my vote might have saved the honor
of the nation and the cause Of humanity.
God knows that my heart and hanl are with
you. and bid YOU God speed! But every
man, in times like these, must do his duty.
| wish | could be with you.
Truly yours, B. F. WADE.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

Rich SpERcH.-The Indianapolis Journal
gives on accoun, OF the speech made in thu.
city recently by Mr.. Robinson, who was
there as a delegate 10 the Democratic Con-
venlion. The speaker took high grounds in
favor Of the Nebraska bill, proving most
Econclusively that The Missouri compromise
was no compromise a, all, and that lis repeal
was no breach Of faith. The Journals &C.
coun, Of whatihe speaker said on the whis-
Ky question Is rich, and we append ii;
& = Now is lhes time" says Mr.: Robinson,
ssfor the Democrats 10 take grounds on this
question: Shall we now help whisky which
helped us, or shall we basely leave the field
and SEQ our friend gutted before our eyes!
Shall we not stand together. must we not
stand together, since none Of us can stand
alone? Shall our party be sundered by the
cry Of sobriety or the fanalicism Of decency!
No! "When my eyes shall be TUNED lor
the las, time TO behold" the glass in its
rounds, may they not see my friends dis
tressed with differences and recklessl y vast.
ing, il may be, fraternal whisky! MAY
they not look upon country blasted with
cultivation, cursed with Industry, and the
barrel that holds its glory burs,ed or caved
in! But on the contrary, may | see their
banner, not defiled with those words Of de.
luslon and folly. 'Whal does all this liq.
uor do but blazoned on all its ample folds,
wherever il floats in the town or in the coun.
try. that sentimen. dear to every Democrat,
Whisky and Democracy, now and forever,
one and inseparable.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25
ANNRxArroN,-A Wasbinpton coryesnond.

ANNExATroN.-A Washington correspond
ent of the Baltimore Sun de,ais us follows
the gloomy prospects Of annexation:
The prospect of the annexation Of the
Sandwich Islands is also much dimmed by
recent adyices. The King, the chiefs. tho
ministry, and the people, who were believed
10 be in favor Of the measure, seem to have
become hostile or Indifferent 10 it. Their
hostility 10 il. has been produced by the in
fuence Of self-consli,ued Committee Of
thirteen, consisting Of foreigners, and few
Americans, who are opposed 10 annexation
because they wish 10 become themselves the
masters of the island Even Cuba is not
likely 10 be Immediately acquired. Fill.
busserism has failed 10 accomplish the OBJ.
iect. Spain is no. ready 10 sell it, nor is
Congress ready to 60 10 war for it. Under
these circumstances, these measures must
stand over ill another year as unfinished
business"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

inirus,ed were the firm Of Palmer. Cook q
Co. They had the funds Of the Slale within
Eihelr control; having been made The deposit;
ers BY Mr.. McMeans, the Treasurer Of Slale.
After having paid the interest, and thus
preserved the credit Of the Slale, it was ex-
pectedpf course that they would be REIN.
bursed as soon as the fact became known by
the State authorities. Bul this has not been
done. After three months delay, Palmer,
Cook & Co. have paid a portion Of the $50,
900 10 The New Yoik house, bu, several
thousands yet remain unpaid, The Cali
fornia papers contain the correspondence Of
Duncan. Sherman 81 Co. with the Governor
and Treasurer, and i. placesi The Golden State
in nosyery favorable Iightin the financial
circles II IS q HulieE lofdoubt whether any
nlonsyed man wiliagain step forward 10 pro-
,ec. the credit Of the Stale and save It's pa
per from protest. n
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

GEN. QUITMAN.-This distinguished fill
buster is undoubtedly the leader OF The con-
templated movements against Cuba. The
Grand Jury Of the U. S. Court at New Or
leans, knowing lha. hostile demonstration
was threatened, and that tho proper dis
charge Of their duty made it necessary FOR
Them 10 inquire into it, directed that Gen.
Quilman be brought before ,hem. The
scene was q peculiar one, and is thus sketched
ed by an eye witness:
The district attorney handed the General
printed circular, which purporled 10 con.
tain q report Of meeting held al some un.
named place, relative TO the island Of Cuba
and Of certain eloquent speeches delivered
on that occasion by certain alphabetical gen.
.lemen. The General very coolly inspect.
ed this document, after which he was asked II
he knew anything about said meeting, or any
other meeting which contemplated an expe-
di,ion or enterprise of revolutionary char.
acter against the island of Cuba. Thereup.
on, the General addressed the grand jury
substantially as follows:
.Genilemen; l have no knowledge of any
act or speeches OF the character referred 10
or any other contemplating revolutionary
movement in the islaud OF Cuba, in which
have not participated 10 as great an extent
as any other person. have done nothing,
however, which in my judgmen, is either
lawless or dishonorable. My conscience is
clear on these points, But, after the recen
interpretations which have been given 10 the
law, submit it 10 your sense Of honor, JUS.
lice and propriesy, If | can be expected &c
answer any questions relating 10 such move.
ments or purposes
Certainly not remarked severalof The
jurors. If is your pleasure, then, gentle.
men, will retire. said the General, You
can CO. said the foreman, as IL he regretted
TO part with the General; and ,hereupon the
gallant gentleman bowed himself OUT
lfany doubt has heretofore been fel, abou
The existence Of deep laid and genera
plan Of operations against The authorities O
Cuba, the remarks Gen. Qui,man will put i
at rest. This scheme does exist, and he il
a, lis head. The government is perfectly
cognizant Of the fact. We shall now see
wha, steps are taken TO preserve the nation
al lai,h.--O. S. Jour.
"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

The friends ol Gov. Corwin in southern
Ohio have in contemplation the erection oil
his statue in bronze TO be placed in some ap-
propriale position in one Of The cities in the
Miami valley. A statue of the kind con.
,empIa,ed, say eight feet high, on a noble
pedestal, with panels representing striking
events in his career, will cost about fifteen
thousand dollars. Jones, The sculptor, who
has made bust OF Gov. Corwin in marble,
will undertake TO produce a model for
the proposed statue. He is an enlhusi-
uslic sdmirer Of The malchless Western or.
a.or, and will give 10 the task that study
which only a genuine "labor Of love can
exlort from genius" Mr.. Ames, the great
bronze caster at Chicopee, Mass, has fur.
nished rough estimate of the cost Of cast.
ing, chasing, &C., and is capable of doing
the work in style worthy TO perpetuate
TO coming times The form and features ol
our lavorile. A fund necessary 10 defray
The expenses OF The work will be raised by
subscription, and the probability is that the
city contributing the larges. amour, will be
allowed 10 fix the size for tho statue.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25


The New DOCTRINE OF REpEAL Is beau
tluIy illustrated in tho case of Thomas W.
Dorr. Of Rhode Island. Some years ago.
ii twill be recollecIed this individual go, up a
revolution in .ha, State, was chosen Govern.
or undsr tho new order oil things brought
about by his effors-compelled 10 disband
his new government, and succumb 10 the old
he was then lried Tor treason, pronounced
traitor, and semi TO lbe sialss prison fpf
life, anukinghim civily 'deHa 5,hs i1rgisA
.lature of that State, last winter, annullei
this decision Of the Supreme Coul, and di-
recIed the act of annumen. to be entered on
record; since which Wing Legislature has
been convened, and have repealed The an.
nulIing &c. Of their late Democratic prede-
cessors,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25
The People in C0nnciI---The Com
VcmtiCn Of Yesterday.

The Convenlion-wh assembled yester.
day, in all It's appointments and doings, came
l(ullyup 10 the expectations Of the peoples
was, without exception, one OF The largest
and most respectable Delegate Conventions
| that we have ever witnessedAin Ohio. il
was composed Of The Intelligent men Of The
Siate drawn from all The old organizations,
Wings, Democrats and FreesoiIers- lenders
100 il their several eouasies, representing
the opinions and feelings of .helmasses. II
was emphadcally sssoig conyenliony one
thal.will tell on lhe poll Al hclioa of The
State 10 all It's Interests
Y We have our estimate Of the results 10 be
anticipated from This Convention, from a
fulland free interchange Of opinion with a
large number Of the Delegates in attendance.
The people are thoroughly reused on the
subject Of Slavery and the aggressions Of tho
Slave Power. There was no exrayagance
manifested fana,icism, no bitterness and
empty vapouring; but serious and solemn
approach to the subject, with fixed deter.
minuion Of taking stand upon the consli.
sutton in defence Of the rights of the Free
States and in resistance of the farther en-
crcachments Of the Slave Power. There
were at the Convention, old men, who have
all their lives. done service in the ranks Of
Of what they believed TO be the Democratic
party They were here for The purpose Of
laying down their attachment 10 party on
what they now believe the altar OF their
country's liberty. and doing battle against
the enemies of our Republican institutions.
1t was no visionary idea that moved them;
ii was no sudden impulse; but deep con.
viclion, forced upon their minds from calm
review of the events Of the last few years.
crowned by the last great outrage, the repeal
Of the Missouri Compromise. This was the
sentiment tha, moved the old Wings, ard
impeled them to approach their Freesoil
brethren with cordially. There was no
strife for party preferences or pre-eminence
in any direction. The object was union
ont great principle-and it apas eGecied.-
Tho result will be known on the second
Tuesday of October. We predicl the eec-
tion OF The ticket put in nomination yes!er.
day by triumphant majority, which ma
ny Of the best informed men in The Conven.
lion estimated as high as Mirtq thoasand.--
0. S. Jour, Of the IAN
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE Union pub
fishes letter this morning, received by o
member of Congress, in relation 10 aproec
on foot 10 fl oul Russian privateer with
The view of making an attack on The guard
house at Chugres, and 10 carry off ihe gold
sometimes deposited there, and also 10 cap.
lure vessels bound from California or Aus.
ualia, with gold. The leading parties of the
projec, are said 10 be Two nalulaized Irish.
men.
Col. Collum is out in the In.eligencer in
long card in relation 10 the affair between
himself and Mr.. Churchwell. llegiyes cer-
li6caies from several members Of the House,
proving that Mr.. Churchwell actually drew
a pistol on him when The difficulty occurred
in the House. lie ulso charges him with
habi,ually carrying u bowie knife and pistol,
with tho deliberate mention Of fauackins him
(Sollum,) and. shooting him down. The
language uscd'in the letter is very severe,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

TINES CHANGES Tho lapse of fifty
years has worked a wonderful change be.
tween Greal Britain and the family Of the
Bonaparles. About half century ago, the
British government utterly refused To recog.
nize Napoleon I, as invested with imperial
rank--waged war against him as usurp.r
and person dangerous 10 the wel-being Of
Europe, and never desisled from hos,li,ics
ill his power-was completely crushed. Now
mark The change that time has wrought
Some six weeks ago, at an entertainment,
given in London by Count Walewski; the
French Ambassador, the Queen of Great
Britain made tho circuit of The rooms lean.
ing on The arm of the Count, and, on retiring
saluled the Countess on the cheek. Count
Waiescski IS an ,Hegilimate son of lie great
Napoleon by a British Countess!
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25
Liquor inspectors Convention.

AT a meeting of the Liquor inspectors,
assembled from various paris Of The State,
tin the city Of Columbus, on the / llh inst,
DR.. George r. Morton, Of Sandusky City,
was called TO Tho Chair, and DR.. N. E.
Jones, Of Circleville. Secretary.
After froe discussion Of the law and It's
interpretations, the following resolutions
were cadopied.
I. Resolped. That oil distilled alcoholic
liquors, must contain moi less than the Iol-
lowing per cent Of alcohol, TO wil:-Rum
SO per cent. all brandy so, Gin As, Scotch
Whisky SO. Irish Whisky SO, American Rye
Whisky SO, American Corn Whisky As.
2. ReSolued, That all distilled alcoholic
liquors, having their proper specific gravity
must, in order to receive ,he mark "pure"
upon examination, prove TO be free from all
foreign substances than that afforded by up.
proved distlla,ion and rec,i6cation.
8. Resolved, Tha, oil liquors, alcoholic,
produced by fermentation without distiIa.
zion, shall be recognized in accordance with
the following TO wit:
Wines--Port 90 per cen, alcohol, Ma.
deira, 20, Sherry 10, Lisbon Is, Caret 12
Calawba IL, Malaga Is, Champagne TO-
Burgundy 10, Musca, Is, Currant 10.
Mall Liquors--Ale per cent alcohol
Poner4
Saccharine--Perry 9 per cent, alcohol
Cider 8.
Resolued, That each Inspector shall be
required TO keep register giving The number
OF each cask or parcel by him Inspected
the name Of the lquor--lhe specific gravity
--Ihe rengenis employed, and The results
6. Resolved. That each cask shall be
marked "pure" or impure (as the case may
be) with its number, name Of inspector, and
county where inspected.
, g.. Resolved, That as the proper dis,
charge ofthe duties Of The Inspector requires
pecuniury outlay for appropriate ins,ru
men.s and reagents, and as the compensa
zion allowed tho Inspectors by the law being
insufficient 10 justify said expense on the
part Of said officers, that The Commissioner,
Of each county be requested 10 furnish the
Inspector for their respective counties, will
said necessary instruments and reage nis q
an expense not exceeding fifty dollars.
q. Resolved. Tha, each Inspector is re
quesledlo publish or cause, TO be published
inlthe papers OF his county, quarterly ab
ssract Of all,he liquors by him inspecle
during tho time specified
8 RssOlued, Tha. c. e. Boyle of Coium
bus, be appointed corresponding secretary
whose duty i, shall be to keep record
all suggestions made TO him in regard 10 in
speclion, and 10 report the same at the mex
meeting, or 10 such as may request inlorma
zion.
Q. Rssolued, That ihe meeting adjour
iomee, on The third Tuesday in Decembe
next, a. the Neil House 10 the City Of Col
umbuss and general attendance of the In
spec,or chemists throughou. the Stale Is re
speclfully solicited.
10 Rcsolped, Tha, the proceedings Q
this convention be published IN the papers o
this city.
GEO. R. MORTON, Chairman.
N. Il. JONES, Sec.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

AN ADVANCE BAcKwARDs.-The following
is an extrac, from Thompson's Bank NoIe
Reporter Of July 1st:
Mr.. Olds, antediluvian Olds, member of
Congress from Ohio, has been trying TO gel
a bill passed increasing the rates of postage
10 fue and ten cents. We have heard Of
people being born before their time, but Mr..
Olds was evidently issued some years after
his time. Nature could not have designed
him to live in the 10Th century. The ar.
gument that Mr.. Olds used 1--WE are glad to
see that the bill has been iabled) was that
when the rates were higher The Post Office
Department made money, while under the
present tariff, there will be deficit of some
two millions --ergo, (clear as mud the rates
should be raised again. And This when there
are twenty millions lying idle in The Treas.
ury! What an argument that is, Mr.. Olds,
for an enlightened man 10 use. II is a sad
thing Mr.. Olds, 10 contemplate such a state
Of mind os yours must be in, Mr.. Olds. We
are sorry for you, Mr.. Olds, and we are sorry
for the State Of Ohio. Go and read Pill
grin's Progress, Mr.. Olds, and tell us how
you feel after il. Good bye, Mr.. Olds, our
feelings overpower us, and We can. 60 on
with the subject.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

The LATE NATHANIEL HENRY.-A para
graph full Of b,unders relative to the death
Of The late Nathaniel Henry. Of Floyd, which
has been going the rounds of,he newspapers
found its way, nto-,he Virginan Of yesler.
day. Since its appearance we have been
favored with the following noie Of correction
by member OF the family:
DEAR SIRs:-On taking up your paper
this morning, tho name of Patrick Henry
caught my eye, and after reading the article
so headed my frs, impulse was 10 seize my
pen ard correct the error as 10 the 'desltu'
tion and death Of his youngest son. Tha
gentleman is now living in afiluence at Red
Hill, the seat OF his fa.her. Nathaniel Hen.
ry, one ofthe older sons died many years
since. He ewas man Of superior mind and
Of a noble disposition. He was poor man,
bu, no, without friends. feel called upon
to correct this impression, that reproach may
not res, upon the names Of his brothers and
sisters, most Of whom, II not all, are wealthy
--Lynchburg Virginidn.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25


And growing portly in thy sober garments.
lsthat swan that rides upon the wateri =
Oh, mel it is that other gentle bird
Which is the patron of our noble calling.
l well remember in my early years,
When my young hands first closed upon goose.
Ihave scar upon my thimble finger,
Which chronicles the hour of young ambition.
My father was tailor, and his father,
And my sires grandsire, all Of them were tailors.
They had an ancient goose, it was an heirloom,
From some remote tailor of our race:
1t happened did see it ona time
: When none were near, and did deal with it,
And it did burn me, o, most fearfully!
1t is a joy to straighten out ones limbs,
And leap elastic from the level counter,
Leaving the petty grievances Of earth,
The breaking thread, the din of cashing shears,
And all the needles that do wound the spirit.
For such passive hour of soothing silence,
Kind nature, shutting in her loose undress,
Lays bare her naked bosom; can feel
With all around me; can hail the flowers,
That sprig earths mantle; and yon quiet bird,
That rides the stream, is to me as brother.
The vulgar know not all the hidden pockets,
Where nature slows away her lovliness.
But this unnatural posture of the legs
Cramps my extended calves, and lmust go
Where l can coil them in their wonted fashion.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

A VISITATION. The death OF Rein W.
Watson, in Milford township, abou, nine
miles from MI. Vernon, Knox county, Of
cholera, has been mentioned. II seems thav
his mother was next attacked, and died;
and then followed, in quick succession, his
brother William, and sister. Two or
three Others Of the family were attacked, bu.
hopes were entertained by lust accounts of
their recovery. The neghbors alT fled and
left the family alone in their heavy troubles.
Nobody could be found 10 assist in the inter-
ment of Rein beyond the members Of The
household. S. Journal.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

TERRIFIC HAIL SToRM.-On Friday, week
before last, remarkably violen, hail storm
passed over porllon of Perry county, run
ming from nor,hwes, TO southeast. Masses
OF ice fell weighing from an ounce to three
quarters of apound. One piece was meas.
ured and found to be eigh, inches in circum-
ference. Chickens, geese, pigs, lambs,
calves, dogs, &C., were killed in numbers,
and trees were literally stripped Of their
fruit. The fences were battered and bruised
as ii they had been peied with stones; the
corn was cut down, and wheat fields ruined.
The dwelling houses were riddled Of their
glass, and, in many instances, tho sosh of
the windows were broken to pieces. Cattle
exposed 10 i! were so badly beaten by The
hail as 10 be almost incapable Of moving the
next day, aud the horns were knocked en-.
lirely off Of several sheep. The True Dem.
ocrat says:
'Several Of our old friends, in Hopewell
and Reading townships, were nearly ruined
in their prospects by the devastation. The
rack oil The storm was about Two miles wide
and lis progress wus accompanied by ter
rife roaring. Rain fell in abundance, and
south of the hail, the thunder and lightning
was incessan. and terrific. Several trees
were struck, and the rods Of dwelling houses
were kept in continued wemor. large
oak Tree, on the farm Of Isaac Yost, ESQ.,,
of Clayton township, was literally split TO
pieces; |, did not fall as a tree, bu, was scat.
tered into fragments from The hear, ouI, and
nothing left standing bu, short stump
Amid the roar Of the descending hail and
The reyerberalions of the thunder, with The
shattered glass flying and ringing through
the houses, and the screams OF the terrified
women and children, il is no wonder that
the sloulest hear, was appalled,. We have
heard Of several who were so badly fright
ened as 10 become inscnsiblc. The amoun,
Of damage done we canno, estimate, bur the
crop Of some farms is entirely ruined"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-07-25

SALT Your CHlMNEvs.--In building a
chimney, put quantity of sal. inso the
mortar, with which the intersices of brick
are TO be laid.J The effect will be that there
will never bo any accumulation Of SCOT in
that chimney. The philosophy is thus STA.
ted: The salt in the portion Of mortar which
is exposed absorbs moisture from The atmos.
phere every day. The 500. thus becoming
damp, falls down 10 the fire place. This APP
pears to be an English discovery. |. isused
with success in canada.