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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17

we now have eight-cyIinder steam presses
sending forth 10000 copies of papers each
one capable of containing forty OF i6y such
as this Gazeue in the same length Of time.
Then II required six weeks 10 cross the At
antic-now il is done in twice that number
of days. Then the arrivals al New York
numbered about 90 vessels week-now il
is double that number every day. Then
RepubIicanism was fearful experiment
now il is glorious reality. Then our States
numbered but thirteen, covering but a COM
paralively small area and our population
but one or two millions now our domain
stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific
numbering 32.Stales and six or seven large
territories, containing over twenty millions
ofinduslrous, conIcnted and happy people,
and capable Of containing twenty times as
many more. Then, look at our Railroads,
our Telegraphs, our Steamers, &c, Bu
why 90 farther; j. is an uDdsputed and in.
dspulable fact that since that paper was
printed, the world has progressed in tie ar'
and sciences-in true progress-more thar
they had previously for five hundred years
1t is both pleasant and profitable, occasion
ally 10 look back into the past and ask our
selves the question; "Whilher are we tend
ing9"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17

STATE TEMPERANCE CoNvENTloN.-Th
State Temperance Executive COMMITTEES
have published call for State Temperance
Convention, 10 meet in Columbus on We'd
nesday, the first day Of February next. Il
will be delegate convention, and the COM
mitee urge upon the diferen. temperance
organizations the importance Of appointing
delegates or the calling Of county meetings
for such purposes. No limi. 10 the number
Of drlepu,es will be prescribed, but !. is earn
es.y urged upon the friends Of the cncae In
every mar, Of The State 10 be fully represented
by their strongest men and mos. able aevo.
Gates ofthe cause rH
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17

Work FOR 1854.-The New York Sun,
speaking OF The questions a"ailing solution
the present year, cuts outthe following work
for Congress. The job is rather an exien.
sive one, and involves many in,rica.e ques'
lions.
First. The Railroad ts the Pacific,
Second. The Annexation ofIhe Sandwich
Islands.
Third. The Question Of Cuban Indepen.
dence.
Fourth. A new settlement with Mexico,
including the MesSila Valley and Tehuan.
lepec disputes, and Santa Annals Imperial
preiensions.
Fifth. The practical assertion and yindi'
cation Of the Monroe doctrine, agains, Brit.
ish colonization schemes in Central America.
SIKH. Opening the Velley Of The Amazon
TO American trade and enterprise.
Seventh. Adjustment Of The Fishery Cues
lion.
Besides these, there are purely local CUES.
lions of great interest, such as: Tariff
Amendment; Naval Reforms; Public Land
Distribution; Cheap Postage, Increased Ocean
Steam Mail Communication; Formation Of
New Territories. Mint in New York, &c.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17

The MArLs.--We intend, as soon as we
can find time, 10 call the attention OF the
public and the Post office department to
several needed changes in, and additions to
our mail arrangements in this county. We
have only time this week to.speak Of one
or two matters in this connection.
H. By some means or other, the Galiipor
Is and Chester mail is now SO singulary
arranged as to be very little, If any better
fhan no mail at all, TO newspaper subscrib-
ers, Gallipolispapers published on Wednes-
day, or Thursday, do not arrive at Pome-
roy until Saturday night, very late, and
are, consequently, not delivered until Mon
day following The Telegraph which IS
printed Monday night, Or Tuesday morning
does not reach Chester by mail, until FRI
day. Wepresume the changes were made
TO accommodate the contractor. We have
no objection to his being accommodated, it
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17

Our SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE
We see by the Legislative Reports, that this
district has been highly honored. Senator
ANDERSON, is Chairman Of The Committee on
Militia, and.is,elso placed on two other inn
porlun, commiuees@on Enrolment and on
Stale Buildings. In the House, Campbell is
Chairman Of the Committee on Federal
Relations, and is also on the Committee on
Library. The Committee on Federal Re.
fations is likely TO have some work TO do lhi,
session. They have already had unde
consideration The resolutions of Mr. Foole
of Cleveland in reference 10 the Erie Riots
Mr. Campbell is also on The special Com
m,lee on the subject of Temperance. Sew
eral propositions have been presented rela
tive 10 that subject
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17

CHILDREN FROZEN AT ERlE.-Two or three
days ago liule child was frozen in its
handsSaRd feet, while being carried round
The "break D Erie.
A passenger by the train last night informs
is that an inan. was also lrozenllhiis hands
and feet under similar circumstances, yes.
terday. ...
The distance which has TO be travelled by
omnibus is six miles. There is no station
at Harbor Creek. where The passengers are
Obliged 10 debark from the cars. They are
not only exposed to the cold air while shift.
ing their baggage. but The whole ride 10 Erie
is one of the chilliest and bleakesI imagna.
bic, being exposed to conslan, cold wind
from the Lake. 1t is n wonder that all the
children and half The adults are moi frozen TO
deaIhl .ea
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17

FoR CALIFoRNIA-A party Of Welch
Coal Miners, numbering ubou. dozen left
this place for California last week. The
river being closed they went by the way of
Columbus 10 New York. We wish them
Snccpss ----- IL
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17

R. T. VAN Horn, Esq.-l' appears ,ha.
Van has abandoned his Jefersonvillc pro-
ject and has become principal edilol Of the
Cincinnati Daily UnioniSt, paper published
by an association Of journeymeu printers,
who were thrown out of employment by the
recent strike.
We are indebted to VAN for q copy Of the
Unionist In typographical appearance ii
will compare fnvoNbly with any Daily pa
per east or west. We are pleased 10 see by
elancing over It's advertising columns, that
it is well paWonized By the business men OF
the city. We presume that many Of our
CORNER friends and associates are engaged in
this enterprise, and of course VIC ieel iner
ested in It's behalf. For our life, we canno
see any reason why it should not prosper
Cincinnati is far behind other cities in The
item Of Daily papers; and if the Unionist i;
conducted with that marked ability which
we anticipate, ii may soon become the lead
ing journal Of that city.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17
The Latest from Erle.

U. s. Marshal Frost, and Deputy Mar.
shall Sproul, arrived in this city yesterday
forenoon, aud Immediately proceeded 10 Erie
on locomotive, specially detailed 10 lake
them down. The Tel graph had been SO
arranged thar no intelligence of the decision
of the Supreme Court al Plusburgh had
reached Erie Consequently, The Marshall
took iheln by surprise, and last everibg
Messrs. Kirkpatrick, Klparick, John Jack,
iiar5or Creek rioters, were duly arrested
The excitement was iniense-lhe tea poi
never before Experienced such tempest
Lowry and King at their head, the mob
madeihe most terrible threats of vengeance.
Ore dispatch says they used such language
as would seLd The rascals 10 The Peniien.iary.
| They threatened 10 Tar and feather every
individual who testified before the Cour al
Piusburg.
This morning the Marshal left Erie for
Piusburg, with The four genllemen.rioler in
custody, they refused to core by the way ol
Cleveland, aud were, therefore, put into u
curriage, and taken down by The way ol
Meadville.
Yesterday, Mayor King telegraphed to
Gov. Bigler, for aid and comlor, asking au.
lhority 10 call out the military, for the pro.
IecIion of Erie. Gov. BigIer Immediately
replied that he would willingly invest him
with the authority 10 resist The rioters, anC
protect ,he railroad men in re.Iaying the
track! This was blow in The face, IRON
an unexpected quarter, and The injury was
not much relieved when The following proc.
amalion was subsequently received, al
O'Clock last evening:
To NJ. B Vincent, Sheriff of Erie County
and 4 King. Mayor of The Guy.
|. William Bisler, Governor Of The Co n
monweaIlh of Pennsy ylvana, for The purpose
ot forcing obedience 10 The laws. and in or
der TO SEE Them lailhlulIy administered, dt
hereby authorize and require you 10 call up
IN all good ciliZens, and, if necessary, tn,
! military, TO aid you in suppressing riot.
any should occui. and to preserve The publ
peace, and also to secure obedience 10 tn
laws, order and DEGREES Of the Suprem
, CourI Of Pennsylvania, agains. the deslruc
ZION Of the properly ,he Franklin Canal Co
u and further, .ha, you advise obedience 10 III
{ orders aud DEGREES of The Uni.ed Stale
+ Cour. You will also give publicity TO lhi
b. communication.
i WILLIAM BlGLER.
E. The excitement al Erie. on the fecep,io
: of this proclamation, last evening, is repor
, ed as exceeding anything previous. Ou
readers will find further particulars in lh
r tel graphic columns.
e kE.LAYlNG THE TRAcK-We are hapF
i to nolice that the railroad companies WI
S begin tine re.construcron OF the bridges. an
j reaying those portions of The track whlc
have teen destroyed, under The supervisio
# and protection Of ,ne Marshal.
Il By Thursday next, it is altogether ikeI
g the trains will run through. Good CieU'
t land Plain Dealer, Jan. 7Lh.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17
STILL THEY CoME.-Within the past week

DTILL IHEI OOMh-- W IUIIIII OIIc PdbU WeOhj
we have added to our list THIRTEEN new
names, and erased one for non-payment.
a these, friend Hogg, Of Rutland, procured
81; Lie. Crouch, one; Y, B. Horton, jr,
pne; S. Bradbury, one; E. H. stedman, one
. l1lis is fair beginning, toward the five
lldbdred. Only keep the ball in motion.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17

The ERIE TRoUBLEs.--Gov. BIGIER.-
In his annual Message, Gov. Biger makes
use of the following language:
at so happens that Pennsylvania holds
the key to this important link of connection
between the East and the West, and | mos
unhestatingly say, that where no principle o
aiIiiissy Or commerce is TO be violated il is the
right and the duty of the State to turn hel
natural advantages to the promotion of thu
views and welfare of her own people"
Much more of the same kindi is contained
in this message; but We have not space tt
copymore. Comment is unnecessary.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17

RrsrcNAT1oN.-Judge Corwin, of the Su
preme Court, has filed his resignation ii
the proper Office. His term would have ex
pired next year.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-01-17


it does not require too great q sacrifice on
the part of others. But we do object to
the present arrangement; by which papers
printed in New York and Philadelphia on
the same day with ours, only eight miles
distant, may reach Chester the same day.
Could it not be SO arranged as to send the
mail to Chester on Tuesday or Wednesday?
g. Petitions are in circulation in several
towns along the river, asking daily River
mail, between Cincinnati and Wheeling, to
be carried by steamboats,, and to touch at
all important points along the route. When
the river is in good navigable order, this
mail would be great convenience, and we
hope our citizens will give it due considera-
tioA.
Our RAILROAD AeAIN.-The Directors
and Stockholders of the Hillsborough road
representing the Marietta interest, feeling
confident that Morris's letter was their last
card, are determined to make the most o.
it, They have had it printed in handbills.
and circulated all over the country. We
received copy of the infamous thing.
Jas. NJ, Trimble, President of our road
has replied to it, officially. We shall en-.
dsavor to find room for this reply next week
1t is perfect e1tinguisher. THERE'S alsc
a communication in the Cincinnati Gazette
relative to our road, which We desire to pub
lish. The City Council of Cincinnati have
also had the subject under consideration
We shall publish their resolutions next week
THE DEMocRATIc STATE CONVENTION
This body convened at Columbus, and had
as usual, rough time Of it, They 60
along pretty smoothly, until the Platform
was introduced. Then came "the tug O
war" The Free Soil resolutions of last yea
were adopted, and afterward, an additiona
resolution endorsing the Baltimore platform
Judge Burchard was President of tn
Convention. Shepard f. Norris, Of Cler
mont, was nominated for Supreme Judge
and Alexander P. Miller, of Butler, 70
Board of Public Works.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-03
American Bible Society.

The regular meeting Of the Board Of Managers
was held on the LIST inst. at Al p. M, DR.. Thomas
Cock in the chair assisted by Hon. Luther Bradish,
Hon. J. Bruyin Hasbrouck, Benjamin L. Swan and
Francis Hall, Esqrs.
Two new auxiaries were recognized-one in Wis
consin, and one in Vermont.
letter from Rev. l.. S. Jacoby, missionary at
Bremen states, that he meets with very encoura-
ging openings for the circulation of the Scriptures
in Hanover and Lithuania. Another from Rev. G. F.
JOY, was read in regard to an agent for Central
America; letter from Spanish gentleman ask
ing grant of Bibles for Cuba; another from Rev.
J. Caldwell, Of Saharanpur, speaks of the blessed
effects Of the Bible in the East wherever it is cir
culated; letter was read from Rev. Mr.. Schauf
fer at Constantnople, in regard to the translation
of the Scriptures in the AshkenaZee language,
and stating that the book of Psalms in German
Hebrew is completed. A letter from Rev. Mr..
Goode, of the same place, relates the progress Of
the Armeno-Turkish Bible, and his mode Of proce-
dure in the revision. Rev. Mr.. Brown, secretary
of the British and Foreign Bible Society in rela-
ton to pocket edition of the Armeno-T Turkish
in regard to the Chinese version, and another from
Rev. Seneca Cummings, Of Fuh Chau; in regard to
publishing portions Of Scripture in the Fuh Chan
colloqual another from Rev. DR.. O'Meara, in
regard to preparation Of the New Testament in
Ojibwa; and from Rev. Hyman A. Wilder, of
South Africa, in regard to the Scriptures in Zulu,
and asking further grants.
Grants of Bibles and Testaments were made to
the Methodist Sunday School Union, Missionary
American Seamen's Friend Society, for st. Thomas
and for Aspinwall Portuguese Bibles and Tesla
ment, for Para. Appropriations were made to pub
lish the Scriptures in South Africa and China
and the Bible for the Blind Is vos) were granted to
a blind clergyman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-03

SHIP 0aiEsrAL-A passenger on board the American
clipper Oriental time she wrecked In the
Mn has the suhjoned sseount o. the disaster
while going out q the river Min having struck on pile
Pass on the northern side channel She was in The
frssh and steady from the eastward hu putting the ship
Peeted that she would easily pass All the dangers the
number Of S. were attached TO the ship TO check sheer
necessary instead Of OBJ eying the pilots drec
tons critical moment disputed their and
before the ships head could be turned up stream keel
oaught tho rocks This occurred ct half past pm
Her struck fret and the but slight
II for moment thought that she wouM drag over and
20 clear She soon Lost way however and her being
became exposed 20 w. and she was driven with much
violence against the sharp rocks, which entered
hSii opswhsre staft the mica channels and in less
bine feet water in her we'll Her bow being deep water
soon settled down. and in short time forscastle
submerged Had proper boats been at hand some
few packages Of her might then saved
the boats obair able scarcely SUFFICIENT
people and baggage The small obstinscy had
cAuted the disaster fed ship struck 0ther
boats sent for but before they could arrive the ship
slid ON the rocks and sunk In % fathoms water She now
lies In the channel March "a but will doubtless .ocn break
Though the force OF the tides and her materials BE- dis
rsssd The strength Of the vessel Atsttd By the fAet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-03

Christianity and the Balance OF Power.
Mr.. w. G. Dix sctured last evening at the Stuyvesant
Institute the War in the East as affecting the in
terests Of Christianity throughout the world" The
audience In attendance extremely small He CON-
menoed by deprecating the feeling which had prevailed
of late In favor Of Mahometanism, superinduoed by
Q mistaken sympathy with the cause of Turkey He
entered upon gloomy eulogum upon the policy views
and future prospects Of the Russian empire and augured
great things from the grand progressive march
che destined to accomplish. No could cor.
moved by unseen hands Her purposes, cherished for
thousands of years. kept from the view Of mankind
until they burst forth at In all their maturity. She
allowed the world no time to become familiar with her
mighty projects until they ready for
1t was this very cAutiousness perhaps that rendered
But Russia had shown any thing but that il she
mad there method In her madness At this day. ut
least, England had shown herself more insane than
Russia In the Of ingenious defence of the
Of Russia during the last century the lecturer
said that republican forms not always possible An
than limited monarchy founded upon hereditary privi
leges Russia alone would not profit by the In the
East but England and France would share in 1t If they
did not persist In hugging the form of eete and
tonary desposm destitute Of all the elements of pro-
gress After speaking at length upon this point
and French nations in reference to the in the East
With the of Russia their power would extend,
and England, no more subordinate In the army of Ma
homet, but once more Christian nation, would, in
stead of having to fear for her East Indian
largely extend them After continuing at length
the lecturer closed by abiding to the purely Christian
aspect OF the question.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-03


EXTENSION OF The BowERY.-An adjourned meeting Of
last night at the Westchester House. the corner Of
Bowery and froome streets. Enoch Dean, Esq., occu.
pied the chair and George Everson acted as
There was In attendance very respectable mber Of
property holders along this street. and several speeses
were made during the evening in favor Of this improve
ment Further than this, no business was transacted
when the board adjourned.
SEVENTH REGIMENT NATIONAL GuARp.-The iirst regular
spring parade Of this regiment comes off Monday af
ternoon, June g. the line to be formed in the Park at
~ O'Clock From the unusually drills that the
and drill expected to be something finer than was ever
witnessed before from IT, and citizens well as sran
gers may do well to see 1t.
CRIcxKr-The students Of the Free Academy NAV
cricket match to day Saturday. the ground at the
Red House, Harlem. The wickets win be pitched at ten
O'Clock. The match is between the Free Academy
Cricket Club and the Union Cricket Club.
NORTHERN DisPyysARY.-The report of this institution
Tor May shows the number Of attended their
houses to be All at the Dispensary sl7-totaI 22s
with the following result-Cured or relieved 1lo3:
died, D. sent to hospital Il vaccinaed IL and remain.
ing under treatment &c. or the above, $50 we're males
and 7ps females Their natvities follows IRE.
land, 1856; United States 346; England AZ Scotland "a
Germany, 10 The whole number Of prescriptions put
up was 400; gre ates number in any day. 147 least
number, "a; average per day, o.
The NORTHWESTERN DrTxSsARy.-The following Is the
report Of the Northwestern Dispensary for May 1864
There have been treated nj this institution (51 Eighth
avenue), for the month Of May, 500 patients as
folows-At their homes, 191; at the Dspensary 51e;
vsccinated lis. Number OF deaths, 8. Whole number
Of prescriptions put up BY apothecary 46s greatest
number In one day, Oh least do 20 average per day -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-03
Personal Intellle ence.

Among the distinguished arrivals in town. we notice
that of Senator Douglas of Illinois, who has apartments
at the st. Nicholas
Senator James and Representative Davis, of Rhode
Island, arrived at Providence on the LIST inst.
Hon. John Wheeler, OF this city, and Hon James Mau.
rice, OF Long Island, arrived in town yesterday from
Washington.
We learn that Senior Don j. J. De osma took leave on
WedI esday last Of government having finished his
official duties as Peruvian Charge d'AGairs.
Jas II Beals, Esq. Boston Post; Z. H. Hobrook, Bos.
tom John Duncan, liverpool G wagstad Long Island,
and Geo hestsre and lady, Baltimore, were among the
arrivals at the Cooper House yesterday.
The following were recorded at Gpin's reading
room, Wall street, Thursday Paul Denis Indiana
MILAN Barclay, Kingston, jam; Calvin Adams N. Y.
g. b. Mackiin Frankfort Ky, and j. W. Taylor Coium,
bus, Ohio
Among the arrivals at the St. Nicholas Yesterday we're
Majsr General Twiggs and family U. s Army Chancellor
Malworth, Saratoga Hon. Rufus W. PecShan, NJ. c..
Washington; sighor Gonzalo Gonzales D. AIdama and
family Of q persons, T. Corpede and family Ramona
niIhcnso and family, NJ Benitez D. de soynaz, Regime
p de la Sala and family, Havana Captain III Halle *
Y. s Army; General ]. N. McDougai and family Cali
fornia.
Among the arrivals, yesterday at the Metropolitan
Kentucky Captain A. l. Aurll, san Francisco l. Bosde
81. Louis.
Among the arrivals, yesterday, at the Aston House
rdson VALPARAISO ssnan New sns rssn IL Rich
Duvale c. y. Paker, u s. Coast Survey; Hugh Morris
=. John H.; Colonel Potter and family, Trenton
'sP'hn baecoek ship Young America.
ARRIVALS.
from New orleans and Havsns In the steamship Black
wMuot-hrsG III Holt and servant. Mrs Eliza Hansford
n hIsSs ana two children, Mrs Gilmore Mrs Kim
FRS oe rnbert three children servant Mrs ST
yonn two child and 81 John Mrs Mout Mrs
nosy lIer ehlid and servant Chas Bruh Macomson
shu soy Long and lady, Du Bose ave children
s,r., MI smith Mrs stark and Mr. Stuart, Miss
ney MIS- Barney child and servant John Rsynods Cor.
scr sanon.toIi Le Bone, Mr. lie Barre and lady Mrs
BE 81, Aldama. fur children and two servsst.
sdama ionr ohtdres ADD two ervants C.spidss Iadv
and three children, Mrs Griffith Duson and son Her
tu,, lazy and serNsnt Mrs Quintsna joe Ricaryoi
"a lady and eight others Esteves Loines a a Man
GIVE lEnaco Somonsga, Sisehku and laiy Pedro Nm.
dives Hsrpandes Miguel ferror, NJ n Costa l. An
net Dc Ia Lsstro, James freviek, @ Osmon Manuel
y Ofuon, Csricn Quevseo, Manuel Cordobos j NJ b.
aldo tIs.snein Goldus Douglass. p de- Ia s.,.
marie lHrhi Pedro Fernandez Annastto Nsthor a..
ni,a nskely Mrs Dunbar, A Wainwright AHses
no' = a Bsttr. dn Val, Mora, Az San Nor
lsvlsr, RebAiio. NsAV's' 'ohh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-03
! Herald Ic MaSIne Correspondence.

HeIulu MAt{he C0rTespOndenCee
EDGARTOWN, May 2EArr schrs Ontario Penniman N
York for Bangor Francis Ellen Ryan, Belfast for Newark
mage).
Nearly All the vessels in port ost Of them previously
In port 3lst, Q ,hrs Frances Ellen and Only Son.
Schr Aiadne from Boston for Holiness Hole ashore ON
cnaPesuide viii no doubt come Of without damage.
PHILADELPHIA, June q 4 PN-Arr briss Louisa,
Wyman, and Canton, Crowe Boston; Gem. CaulAeld Sa
lem Mass Civilian Nichols Boston; schrs sewA Loud
And geo Gibbs Gibbs New Bedford; Alexander Chase,
b.,.Por. Grace Darling Benton, Henry Clay
CID steamship City Of Manchester, Wylc, Liverpool;
ship shaehamaxob, kennsrd do; brss Gem CAuifeid sa
lem Civilian, Nichols Boston; schrs Hammond, Ham
%Snai Era ch.Ibsrl.ip wsshsyill, Foster, and
Ssrstosa Hodgdon Beverly; Henry Clay, Deano, and
Gibbs, Gibbs New Bedford Rambler knight Providence;
steamer Delaware, Clark, NYork.