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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

A Son OF THE GREAT NAPOLEON
BEFoEE SEBAsToPoL.-lt is said that
General Canrobert is believed to be the
son of the Emperor Napoleon I, and
Madame de Raincy. He passed the
early portion OF his life in the enjoy
ment OF the ease and insouciance
which a large fortune can bestow, and
it was not until he was called from his
life of dissipation to attend upon the
dying bed Of his mother that he learns
ed the secret of his birth. Inmedi.
ately, notwithstanding the accession oi
fortune suddenly acquired by his moth.
er's death, notwithstanding the habits
of idleness and luxury he had INDUCED
in ever since his birth, he declared that
with such blood in his veins he scorn.
ed to remain inactive. He instantly
set out for Algiers as a volunteer in the
Chasseurs, and has risen by slow de-
grees TO the station he now occupies.
The moral effect of his relationship
to the great Napoleon has been i'm
mense upon the troops under his com.
mand, and enabled him to obtain an
ascendency which St. Arnaud conld
never acquire.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
G. w. Hill,
John W. Kees,
M. G. Ryan,
w. II, Gill,
J. P. Slough,
A. ". Dennis,
Secretaries,
Later from California,
New YORK, Jan. Is.

A'b" lOhhj Suu' AO'
The Northern Light has arrived, with
227 passengers and S553,00O in gold.
The committee appointed at the Rail.
road meeting in San Francisco decided
that a stage route across the plains was
The most practicable means of securing
speedy completion Of railroad. The
Srate Legislature will probably by call
I'd upon 10 make an appropriation foI
that purpose.
The City Marshal of Oakland John
Hogan) has absconded with $4,000 o.
the city's funds.
The question as to the State Capita
is about to be decided. Sacramento will
doubtless be the place.
Miss Sarah Pellet has declared hel
intention of taking out five thousand re
spectacle New England girls to Cali
fornia.
The libel suit OF George Thatcher and
wife against the Christian Advocate
has resulted in favor Of the plaintiffs
damages $4,000. The paper published
letter; stating that the plaintiffs were
living together without being married
Henry Reneson, policeman of Sar
Franciscu, was stabbed by Elizabeth
sullivan, with whom he had been CO
habiting, and whom he deserted for thu
purpose Of getting married; and jane:
McCate, known as Judge McCabe, was
stabbed by David B. Akey, for having
made dishonorable proposals TO the lat
lter's wife. Neither was killed.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
Threatened Bombardment OF a

TOVn BY Uuitsd States Steamer.
The Buenos AyreE British Packet of
the 2ist Of October, has The following
particulars Of the affair;
In pursuance of what We consider a
short sighted policy, the Government Of
Paraguay ordered all North American
citizens to quit the territory ofthe Re-
public. with a special proviso in the
case of ex.COnsul Hopkins, that he
should resign all claims aud pretentions
to cerVain lands, which be had purchas
ed from the Government, in other days
aud circumstances, OF which he must be
held the legitimate owner. With this
condition, Mr.. Hopkins refused TO COM
ply, and 10 avoid a forcable separation
from his countrymen,applied to the com
mander Of the Water. Witch, who inter.
posed his services in the off hand way
eustomt.y with the class to which he
belongs.
This was an inlimation to the effect
that if Mr.. Hopkins and tie other North
Ameri cans were not allowed 10 embark
without molestation, the Water-Witch
would commence bOmbardment Of the
city of Assumtion, the capital of Para
quay, at a specified hour of the follow
ing day.
Accordingly, on the ensuing morning.
the Wster-WiIch took up a position,
with her guns, double shotted, bearing
in the direction OF the Presidential Pal.
ace. "With all the pomp and circum
stance Of glorious war" each man occu.
pied his place, and the lighted match
only waited a monosy liable from the
commanding officer to re enact, in the
placid waters of Paraguay, the tragedy Of
Greytown.
In this emergency, the Panguayans
fwisely deemed prudence the better part
of vAlor," and not man, woman, or
child, was TO be seen in the streets OF
Assumt ion. Mr.. Hopking and all Others
were allowed 10 embark without moles.
tation,i in the boats of the Water. Wicth,
and in due course were transported to
Corrientes, where we leave them in the
meOntime, to muse on the "strange mu.
tatiohs OF fortune" We understand a
superior officer OF the 'Water-W Witch has
arrived in this city; but whether bound,
or with what mission charged, deponent
saith not; possibly it may be to report
progress to the CO NINA nder.in. chief up
on the tation."
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
BIG P0RKFRs.

Mr.. PETER SHRlNER, OF Hamden,
killed two hogs, l6 months old, on last
Monday, that weighed e74 lbs; one
weighing AT, the other 457; beat this
who can in Vinton. They were bought
by 6 5 GEN-rI x Co, at $3.50 pei
cwt., the highest price paid for hogs in
the county that We are aware of; this
should open the eyes Of our farmers tc
the Importance of improving theiI
stock; we may set it down always as
a certain sale at the highest prices in
Market. IfMr. SHRlNER had brought
to market 4 head and the same weigh
of pork, he could not have realized as
much cash by about S.. Are these
facts not worthy Of observing?
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
Democratic Standard Bearers.

We this week place at our mast heac
the State Ticket, nominated by the late
Sth of January Convention. Never
since the days Of "OlG Hickory" has
more united band OF Democrats met
than on the 9th inst. The old men oil
our State, with their age and experience
TO council, ant. the young to carry out
the resolves Of their fathers, were there
together, firm and united-determina-
tion pictured on every countenance.
We ask a careful perusal of the
platform adopted, contained in the res
olutions published in this paper. We
hope they will be satisfactory to every
Democrat in Vinton, and that all will
ponder and reflect how important it is
TO have these principles established
principles near and dear to the hear! oil
every Democrat. OF your State Con-
vention the Statesman says:
1--WE have only time and room to say that
in point Of character aud intellect, we have
never witnessed such a body of men assembled
in convention al the capital oil the State; and
the whole proceedings, including the ticket
and platform, are a sure guaranty Of triumph.
We were opposed to the nominations at this
time, until, seeing the character and spirit Of
those noble representatives. of the lion heart.
ed Democracy Of Ohio, we !elt willing to con.
iide every thing to their hands.
The delegates return to their homes with an
enthusiasm never surpassed, aud an unlalter-
ing confidence tina. noble victory will
crown their work. We never entered can.
vass with more courage and hope.
The success Of the new Constitution in the
hands Of its hiendS-by the economy it has
introduced in the public expenditure8-by the
fidelity which has characterized the maudge-
ment Of the public finances, in contrast with
the recklessneSs and Gal phinism which had
marked the Administration Of Whiggery un.
der The old order Of tbings-lendered the in.
dorsement Of the present officers Of the State a
matter Of justice, which was demanded by the
popular sentiment.
Let the pie-bald opposition assume what
ever shape it may, ths Democracy Of Ohio
are prepared for them The reunited and
consolidated Democrats will now march on
10 certain triumph"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
From Boston.

BosToN, Jan. 10.
Gov. Gardner has issued proclama-
tion, In compliance with the act of Con.
gress, on the subject of ceding to the
State Of New York that part Of Massa.
chuetts known as Boston Corners.
In compliance with the recommen.
da:ions of Gov. Gardner, in his mes
sage, the following military companies,
composed Of foreigners, have been. dis.
banded, viz: the Columbus ARTILLERY,
ROebIing Artillery, Shields ARTILLERY,
and Sarisfeld Guards, OF Boston; Jack.
son Enniskillers of Lowell. Union
Guards Of Lawrence, and Jackson Guards
Of Worcester.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
"a GENERAL DRUNK. -

The editor of the Gazette informs his rea-
ders that the members of the Democratic State
Convention had IA general drunk" at the
American on the evening of the Sth. As he
was not in attendance, it is fair to presume
that he judges how Others would act, know
ing how he acts under similar circumstances.
We assure the editor of the Gl zette that a
great mao,ity Of those who attended the fes-
tiyal were fully as sObor as he was t the sup.
per given the Guthrie Greys, at the Clinton
House, in this city, not long since.
This Gazette lie we clip from the Chill
licothe advertiser, OF last week, and
il Bros. EsHELMAN & BoLLmEYEF
had taken a little trouble they could
have asenained very good reason why
the Gazetee man was not at Columbus
il was said that he was so drunk he
could not get into the coach to 60 there
until the day after, at which time he
arrived in the city, and met boozy
crowd at house that we prefer not
nameing; when the fellow accidentally
GeiI in with a small remnant of his old
Hard Cider guzzling cronies of lS4O,
which he mistook for the Eighth oil
January feast. But the cream of the
joke is to hear this gentle man-who a
few years ago would have greeted you
with
"Bring down the big. .belied bottle,
Til we drink to Old fippecanOe'-
talk about any persons getting drunk.
Eh! we think we see the rother 60
ing, throwing himself away on the
above occasion, to the tune of,
Show happy are they,
Who love whiskey and pray" &c.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
Grore,ies nj Wholesale.

OAKEs & BUsKIRK, of Portsmouth,
Ohio, have dissolved partnership, and
a new firm established at the old stand,
No. l, Buckeye Block. Mr.. BusxIRK
having associated with him GEoRGE
and CHARLES II. DAVIS. Mr.. Bus,
KIRK has been to long and iavorably
known by our Merchants and Furnace
proprietors, to require any notice at
our hands as strictly honest business
man. We can say to our friends that
this firm will be all that integrity and
correct business department can make
-
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

A "BRAvE" ENGLISH NoBLEMAN
Lord Forth has returned to Englanc
from the Crimes, 1t is said his return
has created great indignation. The
London correspondent OF the New
York Tribune writes:
"He is very young oficer,a minor
and, as it seems, not much of ahero
In the battle of Alma he threw himself
on the ground, and screamed-'I an
frightened, | can't fight" Lord Rag,
Ian sent him word that in the next bal.
tie he was expected to distinguish him
self by his gallantry, that his coward
ice might be forgotten. But at Inker.
mann he again behaved as cowardlyi
two officers, therefore, were sent by the
General.in-chie to cast away his epau.
lets, to break his sword and kick him
out of the camp. He returnedto Eng.
land a disgraced man; his family dis.
own him, and the clubs are closed
against him"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

The Roman mothers taught the irsons
pa atriotism-thsir daughters yittus-
Erehangs.
So do the mothers in Uish.-Dtssrt
Nsgs.
First Gloss in grammer will recite.
"Virtue in Utah" is a substantive with,
out auy substance, feminine gender, OBJ
jective case, and is qualified BY the ad-
jective easy" understood, (and very
easily understood.) "Mothers in Utah
is o. collective noun. signifying pIurah'
ty, though among respectable colored
persons and other decent people, it 10
called singular.- Statesman.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

: he Duke Of Cambridge is crazy "Thi'
young scion Of royalty Is as mad as
was his grgndfather," says the London
correspond ent Of the Boston Post. See
ing a wounded Russian trying TO shoot an
English soldier, the Duke began to rea'
son with him, and was overheard saying
that he should use all his influence at
Head Quarters to have him hanged" Al
the dead were baing carried by, the Duke
began to remark, "rhat man is not dead
set him on his legs, he, III walk, ,"and up
on Lord Raglan's demonstrating with
him upon the i'll time for such buffOoneiy
he replied, "Buffoonery. my lold! ! am
amazed. The man is not dead.
myself saw him alive aud TALKED with
him this very morning" Measures
were instantly taken TO report the Duke
as an inv3.id. and to remove him from
his command.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
Yankee Motions, &c.

In another column will be found the
Advertisements of Mr.. DAWSON, o.
Chillicothe, Ohio, who has, perhaps.
the largest assortment OF Goods, in hi:
line, in Ohio. His stock is selected
in person, and at the lowest figures in
the East; hence, the cause of his cheap
Goods. Mr.. DAWSON will be found
a gentleman and strict business man,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
stabbing Affair Mt Marrietsvilie.

On Saturday, the 30th ult., Difficult.
ty occurred at Hanistsville. between q
man named Samuel Ball q. and DR.. Mason,
Sheriff of Noble county, which resulted
in the former stabbing the latter. A
personal diGculty had caused the affiay.
The Doctor, after he was stabbed, knock.
ed Hill down with his cane, and think.
i.g the wound probably fatal. fred sew
eral times at Hill with his revolver
without effect. Mason will probably re-
cover. Bali is in Jail and of course will
undergo legal Investigation.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

The VETERANS OF DEMocRAcY.-
1t was very generally remarked, thai
seldom has there been seen at Demo
ratio conventions so many of the old
soldiers of the Democracy-those who
have in times past borne the burden
and heat OF the political day. ltwas
an evidence, at once gratifying and in,
spring, of the intense interest and
earnestncss pervad ing the Demo.
cratic party in its renewed organiza-
tion for the fall campaign. awe have
fallen on singular if not evil times,
as one of the speakers of the feStiv al
remarked in commenting on the astoun'
ding principles and the modes of props
agating them which now obtain with
our pponents--p principles which strike
at the very core Of our civil and relig
iouS liberty; and modes of propagating
Them alien to every honorable and pat
riolic mind, Such times call for the
experience and sagacity Of the veteran
Democracy. Such were here. Let
US instance.
AT the supper the other evening, we
noticed the following persons, most oil
whom were delegates to the present
Eighth OF January Convention, and
who were present at the second Demo-
cratic convention ever held in Ohio, in
July, 1880:
col, Leadbetter, of Holmes;
Judge Birchard, of Trumbull;
Col. Medary, of Franklin;
Gen. Burns, of Coshocton;
Col. Sawyer, of Auglaize;
Gen. Mclaughlin, of Richland;
Judge kennon, of Belmont;
Judge Hayward, OF Franklin;
Mr.. HinkSon, of Clinton;
Mr.. Morrow, Of Licking, and
Gen. Houghey, OF Licking.
Under the counsels of such men--
men who stood by Jackson in his dark.
est days, when malignity tracked him.
and the moneyed power even threaten
ed revolution-men who are not sum.
mel politicians, but nurtured in the storm
of the past politics Of the nation the
young Democracy can muster forth, il
their strength, conquering and to con
lquer, uutil a triumphant re-ascendency
in the State is ours.-Stqtesman.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
Rocks and stationery.

J.R WHIrEMoRE, No. /, Union
Block, Chillicothe, o., keeps constant.
y on hand very large and extensive
assortment Of Theological, Law,
School, Miscellaneous and Blank
Books, with every variety of Station.
cry and Wall paper, SC. Our friend,
visiting Chilicothe will do we'll to give
him call, as he sells at the lowest
terms in the West.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

DISTRESSING AccIDENT,-On ;he NOR &.
ming of the FIRST instant, most distress
ing accident occurred at the Kirk House,
in this place. A young man was load
ing United States rifle in the bar-room;
as he was hammering down the charge,
with an iron ramrod, the gun went off
drivin the ramrod entirely through the
plas stering and aoor above. where It pass
ed through bed and through the body
and arm Of Mr.. Samuel Kirk, who was al
the time, lying in bed. Mr.. Kirk is still
alive, and strange as it may appear, it
is now Saturday thought that he will
recover, although the ramrod was driven
entirely through his body and arm, eOch
end projecting several inches from his
body.-DemocrGtic Courier.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
Outrage upon an Americn Consul.

NEW YORK. Jan. 10,
A letter to the CoHrier states that
Mr.. Bennett, American Consul at Bog
alta, was attacked by party of soldiers
at his residence, ard several volleys
fred. Mr.. Bennett! escaped uninjured,
but his servants arm was broken. The
Consul dispatched full particulars TO
Washington. The assault was made on
The 9th of November, but the informa-
tiou was not allowed 10 leave Bogats
until after the revolution Of the 9th OF
December.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

alien and sediIion laws from our stat
ute books"
ResoIn,d. That we will labor for the
sne6 ofa DemocfaIic majority in the
Gene. h Assembly Of Ohio, pledged to
the following measures:
1. A law Withholding the remedies Of
our State courts from such banks or
bankers as refuse to pay their taxes ac-
cording TO the Constitution and laws OF
Ohio; aud forbidding the State Treasur.
er or Cc"aty Treasures from receiving
i the notes of such banks or bankers in
paynent Of taxes.
3. An exercise BY the General Assem-
big Of the power granted by the Consti-
tl,ion, to restrict the taxation by the
authorities of cities aud incorporated
vi!lsSes, as we'll as OF county commits
siouers, thereby preventing the abuse OF
such power.
ReSoluSd. That we recognize In the
Democratic Administratio State and
National, fearful, consistent and patri-
oIic auxilisries in the above and kind
red measures Of Democratic policy, and
therefore worthy of confidence and sup
port of every Democrat
Resolved, That we present to the De-
mocracy of Ohio the above nominations
as a ticket fully deservinga triumphant
election in October; and to their success
and to the ascendency Of Democratic prir
ciples involved in their election, pledge
/, ourselves and those whom we represent
in the coming campaign Of 1855.
ReSolped, That the union Of the De-
nocralic newspapers at the Capital
ma Statesman and DemOera!-meet'
with our hearty concu rrence, Os conduc
tive to .he harmony and integrity Of the
party; aud that its course since united
meets with the cordial approval and de-
serves the cordial support of the De-
mocraey of Ohio.
Mr.. SAWYER, Of Auglaize, offered
the following resolution, which was
adopted:
ResOltsd, That tie Convention enter
their solmn protest against the Princi'
pies of the hill lately introduced into
the United States Senate by Mr.. Adams
in relation 10 the naturalization Of for
eigners.
4 Mr.. JEWETT, Of Muskingum, from
The Committee on Resolutions, to whom
was referred the subject Of selecting q
State Central Committee, reported the
following gentlemen as a Democratic
Executive Committee, one from each
Congressional District, with power to
appoint State Central Committee, il
deemed advisablyi which was adopted;
! l. Washington Mclean, Cincinnatii
i civilian J. Harrison, Hamilton CO,
3-W. G. Ryan, Hamilton Butler CO.
! 4-Benj, f. Metcslf, Lima, Allen CO.
OWN. Mungen, Findley;
II CD. w. G. Loulon, Georgetown;
II 7-Gnnville w. Stokes. Lebanoni
8--Wm. Hunt, Sprinleld;
&c. T. Stickney, Republic, Seneca &C
I0-E. B. Eshelman, Chillicothe;
ll-C. d. Martin, Lancas!ep
l2-Charles Follett, Newark;
i3-George l.. Salisbury, Cardington,
J Morrow CO:
Il l4-Wm. Given, Wooster;
i5--Robert Nugen, Canal Doverj
i6--Amos Layman, Marietta;
l7--Jesse Barton, St. Clairville;
l5--Eoenezer Spaulding, Rayennaj
l9-J. w. Gray. Cleveland;
20--S. w Gibson, Garfield;
2l--John Nj. Gilman, New Lisbon.
II. B. PAYNE, Pres.
Il G. w. Hill.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

SEE TO YoUR TEETH.-In another
column we publish the Card of DR..
DUNLAP, who is prepared to attend to
all calls in his profession, at the short
est notice, and for reasonable fees
Give him call.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
u Queen Victoria, it is said,

U Queen Victoria, it is said, is
again in an interesting situation. Our
Belzebub (called Bub., "for short,
thinks it rather remarkable, after all
the reverses in the Crimea, that her
Majesty should so pertinaciously per-
sist in "putting on heirs. ."-States.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

CO Prof. EDWARDS will remain in
this place until Saturday; all those that
wish to have their pictures taken must
call Immediately, as he will remain no
longer in this place.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

Hoes WANTED.--Ou readers will
see by Advertisement of Mr.. SAGE that
he wishes to buy lot Of Stock Hogs
for cash.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

0- The break at Erie is repaired,
and the trains are again making their
regular time.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
Valentines! ValenlineS!!

g S. DEMUTH & CO., HAVE JUST
~ received 5000 Valentines, some of
the most beautiful embossed and embelished,
for Lovers, Brothers, Sisters, Ladies and Gents;
Comic, Sentimental, and Juvenile, at prices
varying from cents to so cents; with beau
tifnl EN- bossed and gilt envelopes TO suit
Call aud see. Also, few fine Lithognph
Pictures, Frames, SC.
January 18th. l854.-3W.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

Read the excellent tale on first page
OF this and last weeks paper.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
ECOND DISPATCH.
WAsnlHGToN, Jan. l3

The Government has received no in.
timstion of MIR, Mason's death. The
latest advices are Paris. Dec. %, 5 P.
NJ, at which time he was in critical
condition from paralysis.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19

-&NtN Delta Lodge, No.
~. .\YAS~ 2O7, of Free and Ac-
- T %lScepted Masons, meets
every Saturday proceeding each full moon.
Next regular meeting, Jan. 9th.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
SWeetmGatS.

9 S. DEMUTH & co. HAVE JUST
- received one Of the best assoftments OF
Candies, Candy Toys. Fire Works, 6'c.,ever
brought to Macarthur. jan. l9,-If.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
Songs, Songs.

= S. DEMUTH d co. HAVE
D. Just received large assortment of pop
ular Song Books, among which will be found
The Plow Boys Songs;er," ""American Song
ster," "The Exile OF Erin," "0ld Ireland's
GEM" also, a collection of Negro Melodies.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
R &c EIP II S

r RECEIPTS
@GsS On Subscription, for
%Ssi1y:: :: the "McArthm Demo
sSss<,1.-A - - crat," up TO January
FSkz1z--~ l8, 1866.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-01-19
Reported Death OF Mr. Mason, Min
lister 10 France.
NEW YoRK. Jan. l3.

The Tribune learns By dispatch from
Washington, that the Government has
received intelligence from the United
Stats Consul at Havre Of the death Of
Johr Y. Mason, Minister of the United
States to France.
SECOND DISPATCH.