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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-23

Col CoLr OUTDoNE.-The editor of the
New Haven Palladium has examined new
revolving pistol, patented bv Messrs. Jere.
miah Peck and Charles 7. Grilley, now of
that city. but formerly of Waterbury, which
there can be no doubt possesses qualities
which render it in many respects far superior
to the celebrated Colts revolver. The pat
entees claim that they can discharge twenty
four Shots i'll the same space of time IN which
Col. Colt can fire six. They also claim the
following advantages for their pistol =
lst, the simplicity of its revolving machine
ry: %. its small liability to get out of Or
der 81. the rapidity with which it can be
lired-24 discharges in minute; 4th, the
accuracy with which it carries the ball and
5,h, its compact size and beautiful finish
In appearance it certainly is one of the
neatest and most compact " shooting irons
we ever saw, and from the representations
made to us, we have no doubt possesses all
the good qualities claimed for it. The right
TO manufacture, the editor states, can now
be procured, and any person or company
with a fair capital, could make most
profitable business, as the pistol can be fur
nished at greatly reduced price to that OF
Colts.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-23

ExPE TO CENTRAL AMERIcA.-The
Washington correspondent of the New York
Courier & Enquirer says, the meditated ex-
pedition to Central America, under Colonel
Kinney. of Texas, may lead to important re-
suits. He is to be the local agent of the
Central American land and mining company,
which claims to be the sole and rightful pos
SCISSOR of San Juan and all the surrounding
territory for three or four hundred miles up
and down the coast. The views of Colonel
Kinney are understood to be of fillibuster-
ing character. He and his rangers will as
sert the title Of their principals to the Mos
quito country by the strong hand if necessa-
ry; and will receive a million or so Of acres
as their fee for so valuable service. But it
may be doubted whether, in these degenerate
days, working-men are not more essential
to the foundation Of empire than fighting
men. The establishment of a few hundred
sharp p-eyed American rifemen in that region,
however, will have tendency to adjust
some of the troublesome questions which
have for number of years disturbed our re-
lations with Central America.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-23

The locofoco state central committee, in
their appeal to the fragments of their party,
see fit to stigmatize their opponents as "an
unprincipled coalition of inharmonious fac
tions." To say nothing of the coalitions of
that party in Ohio, it is sufficient to quote
from the Hartford Courant the following re-
sponse:
Look at Frank Perce's cabinet: One
Massachusetts coalitionist-one New York
soft-one Pennsylvania Catholic--one free
soil Michigan man--one Kentucky Union
man--one North Carolina old line demo-
urar, ana pretty Old at that-and one MIS-
sissipi fire-eater Was there ever such a
specimen of fusion in our land? When
rogues conspire, honest men should com
bine.'"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-23

The floating batteries in course of con
sirnction in England, will be the most for,
midable ever projected. They are of forged
or hammered iron plates, four and hall
inches thick, lined inside with wood, and
will measure 1900 tons. From actual ex.
pertinent it has been proved that they will
be impervious to any shot or she'll. The
construction of these engines of war isl very
difficult and expensive task.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-23

WHo ARE THE NoMINEEs-It is a singu-
lar fact that the nominees of the late Staun-
ton Convention, Henry A. Wise, Elisha W.
McComas and w. P. Bocock, were all ar
rayed against the Democracy in 1910! 1t
is a singular spectacle that the Virginia
Democracy could not find even one worthy
Old S!ager, but should thrust all the honors
on those who were for the Union of the
Wings for the sake of the Union,' in the
memorable canvass of l840.-[Fred. Her
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-23

The consumption of copper in the United
States put is down at between 5000 and g.
900 tons annually. of which only about 800
tons are produced in the country. About
1000 tons are consumed by the rolling mills,
and distributed over the different markets of
the Union, the remaining 900 tons being
disposed of in the manufacture of sheet
brass, kettles, wire, buttons, &c. There are
six copperworks, containing seven rolling
mills and three smelling furnaces in the
States.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-23
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONVENTION The

SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CoNvENTIoN.-The
commercial convention of the southern
States, which met in Baltimore in 1851, at
Memphis in 1852, and at Charleston in 1853,
adjourned from the latter city TO meet in
New Orleans on the second Monday of jan
uary next. The city council of New Orleans
has directed the mayor to appointa hundred
delegates from the city and to invite the
governors of southern States and the mayors
of southern cities to visit that city during
the session of the convention.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-23

The Cincinnati Columbian saws, there is
now among the guests at the Ninth street
station house, colored man near one hun
dred years old, who served in the United
States army at New Orleans. He is still
as lively and merry as cricket. which he
attributes to the fact that he has always
drunk whiskey when he could get il,
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-23

CAS- Twas agoing over Westminster bridge
the other day. said an Emeralder, met
Pat Hewkns. Hewkins, saysl how are yee
Pretty we'll, | thank you, Donley,' sez he.
"That's not my name,' sez !.
"Faix, no more is my name HewRlns,
se9 he. $50 we looked at each other, an
be the gray good o Moses, 1t turned out tc
be nather of us I" -.-. .'.. -.. .-h
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-23

The people of Carson's valley rebel against
the rule Of the Mormons, and though they
are clearly in Utah, they ask to be set OIL tc
California. This should be granted.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10
ORIGIN OF THE TERM .O,n Dou,v,ou

ORIGIN OF THE TERM "OLD DOMINION"
Few things are so well calculate ed to awaken
IN the mind of the proud Virgn;an, when
wandering in foreign lands, touching remn-
ances OF home and kindred, rs the simple
mention of the "Old Dominion" And vet
there are comparatively few who are aware
Of the origin of a term which has so long
md so generally been applied to Virginia.
IL originated thus:
During the Protecturate of Cromwell. the
colony Of Virginia refused to acknowl-
his authority, and declared itself indepcndant
shortly after, when Cromwell threatened 70
send fleet and army to reduce Virginia to
suoJection, the alarmed Virginians sent
message to Charles H., who was then an ex-
lie IN Flai'ders, inviting him to return in the
ship ofthe messenger, to be king of Virginia.
Charles accepted the invitation, and was on
the eve of ofembarcation, when he was recalled
TO the throne of England AS soon as he
was fairly seated on the throne, in gratitude
to the loyalty of Virginia, .'he caused her
coat OF arms to be quartered with those of
England, Ireland and Scotland, as an indie
pendent member Of The E.npire--a distinct
portion Of the Old Dominion" Hence arose
me origin ofthe term. Copper coins of Vir.
ginia were issued even as late as the reign
OF George I'LL, which bore on one side the
coat OF arm Of England Scotland, Ireland
and Virginia,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10
Another Kozta Affair.

The Vienna correspondent of the n.
Y. Tribune brings to public notice the case
OF an unotfending man, travelling under the
protection of u United States passport, who
Is now incarcerated in an Austrian prison.
His name is Simon Taussig, and he has q
wife in New Jersey, where he has been set
tied as shoe maker, and where he had Ia
ken the necessary stepsio become an An err
lean citizen. He returned to Austria on
business the present year, and was on the
point OF leaving the country TO return hither
when he was arrested by the Austrian po.
lice, his passport taken from him, and he
sent to prison. The American minister hus
interferred in his case, but the Austrian au.
thorities have refused his liberation.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS ORDERED TO FALL BACK
AND DESTROY CITIES.

The political information brought from
the Continent of Europe by the steamship
Pacific, which reached New York on Mon
day morning, is very interesting. The dates
from London are TO the 18th, and Liver.
pool TO the 10th ut.
Among the Miscellaneous items we learn
that Richardson g. Brothers had announced
their inability to obtain steamer to take
the place Of the City of Glasgow, which it
was believed in England WAS detained by
the ice.
Failures are beginning TO create some stir
on the other side of the Atlantic. A com.
mcrcial house in the oil and tallow trade, nj
Ria had failed for 100000.
The Ministerial crisis at Copenhagen was
over, the Cabinet having concluded to re-
main.
The war question caused great excitement
throughout England and France, but the
people Of ireland were In u remarkable State
of tranquility.
Several arrests had been made in Paris ON
the 18th. There was rumor that the garri
son was under arms.
The steamer Africa arrived at Liverpool
on the nth.
The English Parliament was not in ses-
sion.
Brsadstuffs will be admitted duty free in
to Sweden until the end Of July.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10
Lamented Death.

Our District has sustained great loss in
the demise of our aged and highly esteemed
fellow-citizen, Mr.. William w. Bradley, Sr.
who died at his residence in this District, on
Tuesday the 25th ult. His whole life has
been characterized by tirmness, probily and
plain honesty, and in good old age he has
been gathered unto his fathers" leaving be-
hind him large number of sorrowing rela
tives and friends. The patriarchs of our
District are fast passing away, and like the
aged friend whose death We are now record.
ing, they leave behind them enyiablo repu
tations for all that is good, just, honorable
and virtuous.-Sumpi Wdtchman.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10
EDITORS TABLE,

The Southern Cultivator for May is as
well filed ms usual with agricultural knowl-
edge. This agricultural periodical has been
before the public for about ten years and
receives we hope that liberal patronage which
it so well Observation-Disclosures ut Augusta
Ga, by w. S. Jones at $l.OO per annum.
SOUTHERN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL JouR-
NAL.-The May number received. Re
marks upon some of the Diseases depeuden
upon Spinal Irritation" "Remarks upon
the Computation of the term CESSATION"
"The effects of Digitatis upon the Genital
Organs, aud its use in their Affections" SC,
are some of the original articics.-Publish-
ed Monthly at Augusta Ga, at $500 per
ycaI by JAMES McCArFERrY.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10
Hon. John McQueen.

In onr las; paper, we published compli.
nentary notice of our immediate Represcn-
tatiye to Congress from the Charleston Mer-
curry. What called forth this notice from
the Mercury, was, an intimation that Gen.
Mcqueen would not be a candidate for re-.
election.
We hope Gen. Mcqueen will consent to
have his name put in nomination for the
Representative. In this, we feel sure we
speak the opinion and feelings of the citi-
zens of Lancaster generally. Ii is true,
Gen. Mcqueen is unknown to a great many
of us, bot he has worked an acquaintance
with our people by his attention ms their
Representative. He has been particulars
kind and attentive in furnishing the Press
and the people Of this District with valuable
public documents.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10
To CORRESPONDENTS.


Our young correspondent is informed, that
we are grateful for his kind and flattering
notice OF our paper, at the same time we
take occasion to say, that we were deceived
by manufacturers ut the North with respect
to the quality of the Ink. Our intention
was to procure n good article. 1t is now
however out, and we arc using letter ar
ticle.
AS regards typographical errors, they can
not be avoided, especially is this the case in
a country office where we do not have as
clean compositors as are found in cities.
We have ever observed, that young wri-
tiers are prone to find errors in their first pie
ces, not unfrequently the case the errors will
be found in the original MSS. We do not
say this has been the case in this instance.
We read once Of reward having been of
fcrcd in Edinburgh to any one who could
discover an error in printed document
which was exhibited in 4 public place for
several days. No one could detect one, and
when it was taken down mistake was dis.
covered in the first line.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10

SEVERE BATTLES WITH INDIANS IN New
MExico.-Advices from Santa Fe state that
n fight occurred on the 9th of March, be.
tween detachment of twenty-six men,
under the command of Lieut.. ID. Bell, of the
second dragoons, and n party of Jica.illa
Apache Indians, number unknown I he loss
of the United States troops was two killed
and four wounded. The Indian loss nine
killed and twenty one wonded. The cele.
brated Abache chief, Lobos, was among
the killed.
On the aoth Of March another fight took
place. twelve miles from Loar, between q
company of sixty dragons, commanded by
Lieut.. J. w. Davidson, first dragoons, and
q party of nearly three hundred Jicarillu
Apache and Utah Indians. The soldiers
suffered severely, being twenty-one. killed
and eighteen wounded. The Indian loss i.
unknown, but supposed to be very great
Another report gives the number of soldier.
killed at forty. A strong force, under com.
mand OF Col. Cook, are in pursuit Of the
Indians ...
Twenty United States soldiers deserted
ther posts at Fort Albuquerque on the I7tl
ult. taken forty of the best horses, and al
The Colt pistols belonging to their company
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10
Murder on Edisto Island.

An inquest was held by Coroner Dcvaux,
at Commercial wharf, yesterday, upon the
body of man named Timothy Chncey,
when the following circumstances were clic
tied: Timothy Clancy, the deceased, Henry
Smith, and Hugh Brown, and Mark Kelly,
were engaged upon the Salt Works. on
Edisto Island, owned by Richard Thomassy
The parties were all engaged on the even
ing of the first of May, ut the house where
the hands lived, in a game ofcards. As the
hour grew late, Henry Smith proposed to
leave, and Timothy CIancey proposed to
go with him part of the way after some
demur it was ut last agreed that he should
go and stay all night at Smiths house. On
the morning of Tuesday, the second inst,
about 7 o'clock, the body Of timothy Clan.
ccy was found lying at the road side, by
Smiths gate; blood was seen upon the gate:
upon the steps Of Smiths house; upon an
axe and chair, near the fire place, and also
upon Smiths hands and face Upon enqui-
ry being made rs 10 what had happened to
Clancy, Smith put the axe and chair into
the fire, and ordered deponent to be gone,
oil he would shoot him. The verdict ofthe
Jury, upon these facts, was, 'that the said
Timothy Clancy came to his death at the
residence of Henry Smith, Edingsville, from
n blow inflicted by an Axe in the hands Of
Henry Smith.-C. Courier. r
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10

FEMALE VANIrY.--In spite of being fifty
our years of age the Dowager Princess Of
East F'riesand was much handsomer than
ladies' are wont to be at that period of life.
She was well aware of it. and neglected none
OF the innocent arts of the toilette to pre-
serve her charms.
In her WARDROBE she had more than two
hundred dresses, and it afforded her the
greatest pleasure to continually change
her attire. Her wardrobe ALWAYS accom-
daineid her wherever she went. During n
visit she was paying 10 the Dnke OF Celle
at his chateau of Bruckhausen, in 1892. n
violent pain in the heart suddenly attacked
her. which the physician declared was NOR.
tai'-on her inquiry, they informed her of
the lmpossiGiity of etfccting n cure. She
prepared for death like n Christian: but as
soon as the clergyman had quilted her room.
she ordered all her ladies' maids round the
bed, and arranged her toilet with the great
est accuracy. She wasdrvssed in her best lin
en- and u white dress shot with black; had her
hair arranged, and her handsome head dr. css
put on. All WAS most carefully selected
down to the white gloves. She then uttered
Her last wishes, among them she expressly
ordered that no surgeon should Law his
hand upon her. She had her coffin lined
with white satin, and placed in n room.
lie greatest apprehension was lest the Jolt
ing OF the coach, in which her remains
would be borne home, might disarrange her
position and dress and only few moments
oeiore she felt the approach Ofdeath, through
Inc coldness OF her eXtremities, she most
earnestly entire ted her attendants, TO take
care that she was properly laid in her coffin.
and securely fastcred down, that nothing
might be dsturhcd.-Can any one be more
consistent in vanity, in the presence of death
sB We notice that the Turkish Army is
favored Nth female officer This brave
girl, named Cara, against all the pcrsua-
sions, cntreaties. and intimidations of her
friends, persists in marching on and fight
ing the enemies Of Der country. She has
manifested spirit of true bravery, and gives
fair promise of being another Joun Of Are.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10

SOUTH CARoLrNIASs IN CoNGREss.-All the
members of Congress from South Carolina
are natives Of this State except Gen John
Mcqueen, who was born in North Carolina
Besides these, Senators Thomas J. Rusk, OF
Texas; J. p. Benjaman, of louisiana; Ste.
phen Adams and Albert G. Brown, Mississip
pi were born in the Palmetto State making
six natives of South Carolina in the Senate
alone; while in the House are DR.. David A.
Reese and Col Elijah w Chastain, of Geo
gia; Phillip Philips, of MOblia, Alabama
and Theodore G. Hunt, of Louisiana, all
South Car olininns by birth.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10

ARREST FOR SLAVE Officer
j. Jow:TT returned to this city yesterday
morning, having in custody party named
SIDNEY BAILEY, who was arrested at Mil
ledgeville, Ga, BY virtue ofa rcquisition from
Gov. MANNING 10 Gov. L'HSsoN. of Ga. He
stands charged with the abduction of ten
slaves from citizen of Williamsburg district.
whom it is alleged he attempted to sell in
Edgeheld district.--He will be conveyed
by the proper authority to the Jail of vii.
Iiamsburg. to await his trial in due course.
The slaves had been previously recovered
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10

gS They have some queer jurymen in Iowa.
A few days since an old topper died rather
suddenly-the coroner, in consequence, held
an inqnest-lstened to the testi aony of 4
physician-and was about rendering ver-
dict, "water on the brain," when Mr.. Slocum
PePpiepodis, rz to object. "Mr. Coroner,
l have known the deceased for ten mortal
years and know he has never seed Il sober
moment in all that time. To say that such
n man can die of .'watcr on the BRAIN" is
therefore id nonsense, 1t can't be did
Cause why! He never took any into his
system. The true verdict Mister Coroner.
should be, gin, rum, or brandy on the brain
but as we cannot get such verdict, am
willing to split the dinerence-compromi
and bring in verdict as follows: Died
from the effects of brandy and water on
the BRAIN" The compromise was agreed ia
and the verdict is par: and parcel of the
doings of Iowa
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10

cond was not given, either because, as some
shrewdly suspect, the funds Of the Associa-
tion nre rather short, or because, as the Com
mittee Report, there was none handed in
worthy of the money. The prize ode has
been set to music by VIM. II. Fry, and will
be performed by the Harmonic Society, con-
sisting of 400 members. and Dodworth's
brass band as an accompaniment. Other
musical performances will be interspersed.
Nothing new in the markets. Cotton
continues dull fair New Orleans stands at
12c. Flour is rather forwer than at last ad-
vices. Favorite State, Western, ami CANA
dian brands range from S8 to $s 26.
Yours,
HUDSON.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-10
Latest relative to the War.

Up TO the 9th of April, no pitched battle
had occurred oil the Danube, but much fight
ing and cannonading was going or from
March 18th to the l7th OF April.
The combat at Matschen was very san
culinary. Three Russian and three Egyp-
tian battalions remained dead on the field.
The Gar highly complimentcd Prince
Gorichakof for having effected the passage
Of the Danube.
Sir Charles Napier had captured several
vessels loaded with contraband articles of
war
a late telegrnphic despatch, dated, Copen.
hagen, states that an English frigatc arrived
there with several Russian prizes and nun.
Der of prisoners.
These prizes, the first Of the war eonsis-
ted of five Russian ships, laden with lend
and sulphur, from Lubec, boundio Rus
sian port on the Calf Of Finland. They
were captured by the figate Tribune,
which had rcjoined Admiral Nnpicr's feet,
from Admiral Plunridge's division.
Another battle bad taken place between
the Circassians and Russians, in which the
former gained II decided tiumh. The Rus
SLAMS met with terrible slaughter.
The Russians were constructing forts
which command the entrance to the south
ernmost mouth of the Danube.
Omar Pnsha has been instructed 10 mn
dertake nothing until the arrival of tho any
lliarics. The British troops landed at Var.
ma on the 2Ith. And the vessel leaving
leaving there was said to have been ordered
to proceed to blockade Sebaslopol.
An army Of 10000 Russians was STA
TONED about Odessc, which was said 70 be
Otherwise we'll fortified and prepared for de-
fence.
Russian troops werc still crossino the
Danube in great numbers. Il is said that
the object Of the Russians in crossing the
Danube is to push on with all possible speed
In The direction In which the Englisl, and
French armies were situated with the de .ieu
OF iortifSing all positions that may obstruet
tho advance Of the allied army.
The Turks had effected pasaaRe of
the Danube In grand style on the 2sth ul,.
AZ Simnitza most Of the peope f,ed 10
Bucharest
Varna, which was The only place dcfen.
ded BY six thousand men, has asked rein.
iorceirent from the feet The EogIish and
French troops which hid arrived at Galopo.
is. it Is said, with be ordered there.
The Greeks had been defeated At Ami,o
with loss Of 800 killed. The u,nos, al.
vision and disahs,iion eensipuss amongst
'heir leaders, who begin TO cry treasoa.
The expulsion Of the Greeks al Cons.as,.
iinople continues. but the Romso Catholic
Greek sabjssis are allowed 70 remaIa mn
mciosted.
: The Car had ordered all pilots and ines,
capable Of bearing arms 70 renlose from
the lsiands y. the main land fiaiaa7. Al.
q, 70 remove Or burn down aIi shIps ara
boats. This system Of defence Wa. 10 b.
observed AZ aioae no Hlaes SEA