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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
News by The Mails.
Later from CalIfOrnia---Pennnla
RaiIrOad Completed.

The Panama Railroad was com pleted.
The first train from Aspinwall to Pana-
ma passed over on the 18th ult.
The passengers that went out by the
North Star, and also those that came
home BY her, passed over the road. The
time occupied in the transit was A hours.
From Acapulco il is reported that q
part Of Santa Annals army, 1000 in nun.
Der, had deserted and gone to Alvarez.
A portion of them reached Acspulso the
23d Of January. and the remainder were
daily expected.
The miners were rejoicing over recent
rains, and washing was going briskly
on.
In some parts Of the State the weather
was excessively cold, and snow had fall.
en- TO the depth Of from two 10 five feet
The Legislature had created great ex'
citement in the religious world, by re
fusing to pay for the services of Chap
lain. and inviting all the Sacramento
clergymen, the Mormon minister includ.
ed, to officiate alternately. The clergy.
men were defining the invitation.
Flour and grain were being exported
from California.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
News Items.

The Post Office Department has dis.
continued the Sunday mail over the
Central Ohio Railroad; consequently the
Sunday train leaving Columbus at 1910
A. NJ, have been taken off.
In the Iowa House OF Representatives,
on The 22d ult., the bill in relation to
the observance Of the Christian Sabbath
being under consideration, the following
amendment was offered:
at shall be regarded as a violation OF
the Sabbath for clergymen. OF any de.
nomination, to preach political sermons
on the Subbath day"
The yeas and nays being taken, ;here
we're fourteen yeas.
Know. Nothingism is below par in
Arkansas. The lesislatnre Of the State
has passed resolutions denouncing the
order, bya vote Of 81 to 6.
Ths English Government. have sent
large orders to the New York butchers
for beef to supply the British army.
A bill has been introduced 10 the
Senate of Indiana, to break up the
Know Nothing Lodges in shat State
1t declares it a conspiracy for persons
TO band themselves under solemn oaths
for the purpose of depriving any citi.
zens of the State Of political rights un-
der the constitution.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16

is, not to hood. wink the people, but to
knlighten Ihem-nUt 10 lead them BY
the nose, but to let them lead and gov
ern themselves--not 10 barter away our
freedom for mess Of pottsge, dealt out
to us by old political hacks, and unscru-
pulous demSgoguss, but to 10 enjoy IT,
There is but one course for us TO puT-
sue. Our first appeal should be, and our
last appeal must be, to the mass Of the
People. COEcealment is always the re-
sort Of the weak, or OF the designing
the latter as often as the former. As
Democrats, we repudiate it. We have
faith IN man-if not in his virtue, in
his selfshness. And the palpable and
comprehensive blessings aud blessed.
ness Of American freedom are too pre-.
cious to be lightly esteemed. For these
among other reasons, we oppose, and
shall continue to oppse, every policy
that shuns the light uf day, or attempts
TO elude investigation.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.

New YORK, Feb. 8.
The Atlantic arrived this morning,
with q weeks later news.
The most important feature Of the
news 10 the resignation OF Lord John
Russell from the British Ministry. On
Friday night ho gave an explanation Of
his conduct, and the opinion is that :he
whole ministry must 60 ou:. The pub
lie feeling seems tending towards peace.
Affairs before Sebastopol are quite un-
changed. The British army is rsprss-
ented as bsingin q wretched state from
mismanogement.
The Queen Of Sardinia is dead.
Considerable reinforcements are reach.
ing the Allies. Liprandi has again ad
vanced his outposts 10 Tchernaya. For
ty thousand Russians, with eighty guns,
are said 20 be at Perekop. Letters state
that the French had mined the Flag.
Staff battery, and only awaited favor
able opportunity to blow il up. Sick
ness was increasing in tho camps
Menschikof is reported to have said:
"Our troops may rest; Generals January
February and March will fight our bat
ties far better than we can" The Rus
slams have repaired and re- e-opened Quar-
antine Fort.
The Russians report numerous desert.
ers from the Allies to the Russian ranks
Odessa letters of the 9th says that th,
Russians will shortly assume the often
sive in the Crimea, having received tn,
necessary reinlorcements.
The Admirals have declared all port
on the Black Sea and the Bea of Azof il
state of strict blockade. The feet
have captured several ships, laden will
provisions for the Russians. The Turk
have opened communication in ASH
with Schamyl. whose force number 20.
600. Prince Perutynali, a Pole, Lieut.
enant in the Russian Guard. had desert
ed TO the Turks. The Turks havea ru
NOR that Schamyl is dead.
Russia claims the right to participant
in the Vienna conference, in her CO paci
" of a great European power, and ha
sent protest to the Cabinets Of Vienna
Paris and London, against any resolu
tions passed without her par:lci pa tion
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
Col. Medury---A Veteran Demo-
crnf.

We hail the announcement of Col.
MEDARY's appearance before the De-
mocracy OF Ohio at this time as Edi
tor OF the Statesman and Democrat,
as harbinger Of glorious victories in
the future fer our party, and the rights
of man. The Col. has spent a long
time in our ranks, and is the same Re.
publican still; no faltering from duty
on his part. Know Nothings and
Wings are now making tracks to their
midnight dens in double quick time
Every Democrat in the State should
take an interest in the circulation Of the
statesman. We copy the following
from the Daily of the 10th inst:
"a vast deal is expected of a paper
printed at the Capital Of State, and in
tended as central organ of certain sen
timsnts, or great pSrty. Great labol
and expenses are demanded, absolutely
required, whether any compensation II
returned or not.
The politics Of the Ohio Statesman
will be liberal and radical in its senii
ments- firm and decided in its positions
on all the great, new and eading ques
,ions that agitaSe the hOur-bold in de
fence, aud firm in sItacks--staiing moth
ing but what Is believed TO be in &C
cordance with truth, but open TO cOrrec
tions and even reproofs if the occasion
should justify them.
am free TO admit, and "the truth OF
history" perhaps demands the admis
sion, that find the public mind very
difIerently constituted from what it wal
when retired from the editorial chai
some two years ago.
freely admit that there is indifIer
encs, dissa tisfaction and lisorganiza
tion, to some considerable extent, il
the old Democratic ranks. That there
has been a noyeland secret organization
Of politicians grown up in our midst
unnatural and hostile, as | conceive, tC
the true principles of our republican
institutions, need not be denied. That
onr system Of taxation. (or perhaps
rather the s.nount OF taxes leVied,) in
our State, has caused no small degree VI
irritation and complaint, no one need
gainsay. for all felt it. But shall try tc
NEE. every question. in as broad anc
com prehensiye q view as possible; con.
denim the wrong and defend the right
aud, if possible, bring those of similar
views aAd sentiments into a united and
triumphant organization.
] do not expect TO please every one
| should moi attempt it if it were posi-.
ble-but shall advance the enduring
principles of freedom, sustain 'hs inal-
isnsble rights OF mankind, defend the
constitutional privileges Of every citi.
zen. without inquiring into his origin,
birthplace or religious scruples'
S. MEDART.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
Two RaiiI Dads through McAr-
thur.

tnur.
The enterprising officers OF the Pitts.
Mays, and Gin. R. R. Co. have been,
as we are reliably informed, pushing on
the work with all possible despatch. -
This road our friends here will recol>
lect connects with the Steubenville
road not fer from Cadiz, and runs thro'
Washington, Guernsey co., o., thence
to McConnelsville, thence it must run
near Macarthur, and should come thro'
our town. No doubt but our citizens,
when the proper time comes, will take
the necessary steps to secure the road.
1t will be seen by the following corres-
pondence to the Cincinnati Enquirer,
that the grade is nearly ready for the
rails from McConnelsville 10 Washing.
ton, near 40 miles:
M'CoEHELsvILLE, MoRoAE Co., o.
MEssRs. EDIToRs:-This town, with
the addition of its neighbor. (Malta, on
she opposite side of the Muskingum,)
will probably number from four to five
thousand inhabitants, and, judging from
present appearances, will greatly in
crease IN size and amount OF trade
Visit this place whatever season of the
year you plvase-aud you will see ii
mach more lively than most towns OF
lie size. At present the citizens here
are confidently looking forward to what
] hope will not be far diStent-a union
by railroad to our Queen City. The
part of the Pittsburg, Maysville and
Cincinnati road is nearly graded be
tween here and Washington, in Guernsy
county; and that part southwest, un
derstand. is not yet located, but, it il
supposed, will intersect the MariettS
road at or near M'ArthurStown, and lei
1t take any route in any direction, il
must pass through beds or rather fields
of coal Of the ehoicestsnd purest quail
~"
Yes, if this road passes through
Macarthur, it will pass within rifle shot
Of Mr. JOHN LoRD's coal bank, one
OF the best quality in the State, and a
seven foot vein ct that; and some half
dozen others we could name. Oul
hills are full Of coal and iron ore, and
as these and our other railroads TIA,
verse our county they are being sought
after and bought up fast. There il
still q large quantity Of fine mineral and
farm land for sale at low rates; in fact,
We believe the best investments for cap.
ital in the State is now in Vinlon co
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
s773,27S e3

The amount OF liabilities due OF not due 10
Bank or other creditOrs,-nothing.
Losses adjusted and due,-none.
Losses adjusted and net due Sll8,5l8 70
Losses unadjusted and in
suspense, waiting for fur
ther proof '............ 6l,25T 30
All other claims against the Company are p
small, such on y as printing, &c.
Agents instructed 10 take NO :lsks over 8 TO-
600.
The amount insured in any city, town or viii
lage, depends on ;he character, material
and construction Of buildings, the width
OF streets, the supply Of water. condition
Of the iie department, and other circum-
stauces.
The amount insured in blocks OF buildings
varies; the design is to limit the loss BY any
one fire, to $4,000 or less.
The act Of Incorporation is the same as fled
in July. 1854.
THOS. A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
STATE OF Conn EcTICUT Hartford CoUEIY.ss.
HARTFoRD, January, 1855.
Personally appeared THOMAS A. ALExAE-
DER, Secretary OF the Etna Insurance Compa-
ny, and made solemn oath that the foregoing
statement, by him subscribed, is true accort
ing his best knowledge and belief.
HENRY FOWLER,
JHstics i the Peace.
AUDroR'a CERTIFICATE William
| ID. Morgan, State Auditor, has been received
in due form, legally authorizing the under
signed as agent TO transact business until 3lst
July, 1855, and is on file with the Clerk Of
the Common Pleas Court.
All that have property to insure, will please
inspect and scrutinize the preceding reliable
expose Of this old and long tried Corpon.
tiOn. For usefulness, security and prompts
tude. it has ever stood first in its line Of trans
actions-and for ability and means will at
tract the attention Of the insuring public to
lconfirm their confidence in it. The s.ate-
ment is so prepared any one can contrast its
condition with local and State Insurance Of
fees if so disposed. Its Investments are Of
that solid character as not to be ma terially af-
lected by the late depression in that class Of
assetts.
The increase Of its capital stock to $780,
1000, is bona fide cash addition TO the strength
lof the corporation, and permanent invest
ment for the pledge and security Of its policies
The necessity and real benefits Of insurance.
are we'll exemplified in the fact that the COM
panv has paid cash losses during the past year.
at its Western Branch office alone. in Gin
cinnati, to the sum Of S246,5O9 08. most Of
which has been paid considerably in advancs
Of the time legally due, and it has bad no suit
or litigation, If all or any of these facts are
inducements to the continuance of its valu-
able patronage, or its increase, they will find
its agents ever ready to attend tothe demands
Of business as heretofore, with promptitude.
at as favorable rates and terms, as security
will permit. A. J. WRIGHT, Agent.
JOHN P. PLYLEY is the authorized Agent
of the Company in Vinton CO., aud all appli-
cations for insurance in that company, are to
be made to him. The rates are as low as
consistent with the risk, and no sound con-
pany will accept any other.
A. J. WRIGHT, Agent.
February 10th, 1855.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
Terrible Snow Storm In New York
.-Enrihq uake In NOvn Scotia.
Nr... Xnn.. FL c
New YORK, Feb. S.

A severe snow storm prevailed all
last night, aud still continues, but with
less violence. 1t is badly drifting, block
ing up the streets ana railways. The
steamer Pacific, which started from this
port yesterday at noon, had to put back.
and came TO anchor for the night at
Gravesend Bay. She went over the bar
at eleven o'clock this morning. The
SQUAD steamers have not made their ap-
peaTance, and those which were TO have
left here last night were detained by the
storm. The steamer North Star was in
the lower bay at one o'clock.
A destructive and severe shock of an
earthquake was experienced in Nova
SCOTIA this morning. At Halifax, the
Skock wss alarming. The shock extend.
ed TO Maine, and ct Sackvillc, Eeastport
and several other places. the houses were
severely shaken, and the windows In
many cases broken.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
KNOW NOTHINGISgI.

Robert Wallace, of Covington, Ky.,
has sent us an address that be has Just
published on Know Nothingism. He
says'-SiateSman.
at is admitted on all hands, that the
Wing organization is dissolved, but
where are the materials of which it
was composedH They have not joined
the Democratic party, neither have
they retired from the political arena;
for we see them as active as ever, and
exceedingly delighted with the result OF
recent elections. In fact, they seem
10 vote the IgnoramuS ticket to a man.
We are, therefore, forced to the con-
clusion that the great Wing party has
either been absorbed by the Know
Nothings, or they have swallowed the
latter, neck and heels. This can only
be decided by observing who the lead
ers are of this underground, anti-repub-
lican invention. With us they are the
most decidedold school Wings, who
we're never known to advocate a Dem
ocratic principle in all their lives. In
1910 they went for log csbinG, hard
cider ard coon skins; in 1852 for the
"sweet Irish brogue and the dear Dutch
accent" and now they are down on
the Dutch and Irish rabble.
"Are these Heterogeneous combina
tions, these sworn coniederates, and
these secret conclaves to- govern our
country? 1t is not consistent with the
character and safety Of our republic,
that the will OF the people should be
controlled by secret authority.
"It is unsound, unwise, unjust, and
unconstitutional, because. il destroysth the
rights of others, and is at war with ev-
cry principle Of freedom. Secret. po.
Iitical societies may be excused under
an absolute despolism, where the liber-
ty of speech and Of the press is prohib
lied; but there is no honest excuse for
them in this free country, where every
public subject can be openly discussed,
and the people have o sovereign right
10 investigate their own affairs.
"Some Of us profess to be sons OF
patriotic fathers, who fought, bled and
died for our Liberties; shall we soon
consent to sell these Liberties for a mere
mess OF pottage-for petty Office, or
for the triumph of a party?-a party,
too, which has been defeated and de.
molished by the force of truth; a par.
ly which has ruined all the names il
ever assumed. 1t may seek some more
patriotic name than the present, but the
whole concern is but new expedient
10 get into power. We con well fore
see how that power will be used. All
the old denominations would soon be
revivedj national bank-a partial tar
if-a swindling scheme OF internal
improvement--and a national debt
which would never be paid. Then the
Iaboring millions might toll to pay
their taxes; but the Lords Of the Loom
and the holders Of the public bonds
would ride in triumph over the newer.
ot wood and the drawers Of water.
"There is no humbug in these sen!i-
ments, neither is the writer OF them a
demagogue; he never has asked favor
OF the people, but he knows his child
ren must abide the fate of our republic
whether it be for veal or woe.'
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
The Devils being Undened!
KlloW-NoTfIING LETTER READ IN
THE NEW YORK LEGisLATURE!

New York, a member of the House ol
Assembly, read to that body the follow
ing letter received by him from Know
Nothing brother. 1t illustrates in a
striking manner the base character oi
that organization. It will be seen that
it relates TO his vote for United States
Senator.
CATsKlLL, January, 1855.
"Mr. M. l.. RIcKERsoN-DeGr Sir
and Brother regret TO bear that
you have made application fora with.
draw al card from your c.. am
pleased to hear, however, that your
was not granted.
81 learn, moreover, that you are
pledged, and were previous to election,
aS9 9our nominalion,to vote for William
H. Seward.
"Now, hope | am miSinformed,
and that you may be true to the sacred
obligations you have taken, and to the
promises yo have made to me But il
you are not, you will not be permitted
to withdraw from your C, but you
will be expelled, and rotices will be
sent 10 every c. in the State, (some
one thousand in number, Of your ex.
pulsion, and reason why-nameiy: for
being a traitor and a perieaEr, and
not to be trusted in any busi b trans
action; and more than this, our MEM
bers ssosar they will burn you in Ell.
gy IN every village in the county, il
you do not prove true. Now, these are
not mere threats, to be-. forgotten, but
will be carried out tS the very letter.
Now, sincerely hop yeg will prove
yourself man in this emergency, and
not be led by party demagogue, who
has always been your most M!ers sene-
my, and now makes his brags that he
makes you do anything he wishes, in
spite OF all your obligations and prom
ises. Now, you must be we'll aware
that if you vote for Seward, it will he
your political death-knell. Besides, the
promises they have made you will not
be kept after Seward is elected. You
can do what you chose, for all they
care.
"It is currently reported all over the
country now, that you have been bought
with money and promises to vote for
Seward. Every man meet almost,
from the country, is asking about you,
and it is believed you will not debase
yourself so much as 10 violate your
oath; and they all say you will do that
if you vote for Seward; and you are
well aware of this as | am. Now,
remember that you alone are to suffer
by this course, and | trust and hope you
will not do what you will regret when
too late.
81 inclose resolutions passed by my
c. in respect to your vote. l also
inclose resolutions sent to me TO for
ward to you from Lexington-they moi
knowing your address at Albany.
"Yours, iraternally,
81. H. VAN GoRDoN.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
Damphool is dead.-Sams paper,
FATAL AcCIOENTI

A Mr.. STEVENS, who lived in this
county between Allensville and the
Ross county line, was killed on last
Wednesday; he was telling trees at the
time; his brother had been with him,
but leit for home before the deceased,
who remained at work. When found
he was under q tree, with both legs
broke and his head smashed. Il is
supposed be was Instantly killed.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16

NATURALIZATION LAWSON the 7sh,
Judge Carter. of Hamilton county Com.
mon Please, decided that il foreigner
had come to this country five weeks bach
and within that period wsntawuy tenn.
posrily, he could not become citizeni
but if he had been in the country long.
er period than that, and show the fact ol
his being in the country at least five
years, ;hen Temporary absence would
not exclude him.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
SmaIl POVl

We are Informed that this disease
has made ito appearance at Sand Fur.
mace, about nine miles northeast OF
Macarthur. A man come off the Ohio
river sick, and since he came to the
Furnace there has been three other cas-
60. Our citizens in the neighborhood
of the Furnace should be prudent and
not expose themselves unnecessarily.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
NEBRASKA.

In the Legislature Of Nebraska Terri
tory, notice has been given of design
to introduce various bilis-among Others,
to incorporate the Nebraska City Col.
legiate and Preparatory Institute. To
give Mechanics Lien for work done.
To incorporate the Platte Valley Rail.
road Company. To exclude free negroes
from the Territory. To establish CUde
of Practice. and various bills Of minor
A bill will slsa be intro.
duced in few days TO incorporate a
Bank.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
Dead, eAl

I'm done thinkin'.-McArthnr Herald.
Shouldn't onder all your Brother
Know Nothings are in the same fix.
about these days.
But. Tom, when you 60 to town again,
Just drop in and tell 'em TO send me the Nc
Arthur Herald and CaItiuator for Que year,
here's the two dollars.-HerGld.
Damphool is dsad.-Sams paper.
The question now agitating this Re,
publican portion OF Gods heritage is,
whether he died since the last issue oil
the Herald, or before2 A wag at our
elbow wishes the question relered tc
the next nsetin' OF the Macarthur Lit.
srary and Scientific Association.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16
Fire! FiTe!! EiTe!!!

We call attention this week to the
Advertisement OF the ETNA INSURANCE
COMPANY of Hartford, Conn. This
is said to be one of the best Eastern
Companies. ]. P. PLYLEY, Esq, is
Agent for the Company in Vinton CO.,
and will insure on liberal terms. EV'
cry mans house should be insured.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-02-16

A lad in the state Of mental absence,
gave three cheers for the stars aud stripes
during school hours. and perceived his
error when he got the stripes without
the stars.