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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-11-15

THE following list is corrected every week
just before putting our paper to press.
New YoRK. IBk. of Mobile, dis
Solvent banks, parI MISSISSIPPI.
PENNSYLVANIA, All banks, no sale
Solvent banks. pad LOUISIANA.
MARYLAND. Solvent banks, par
Solvent banks, par Small notes, 5 dis
New HAMPSHIRE. OHIo.
Solvent banks, parlSolyent banks, par
VERMONT. Bk. Circlevlle, 4U dis
Solvent banks. pad Free bk. old pate.5 dis
CoNNEcTTCUT. hENTUcKY.
Solvent banks, pad Solvent oanks, par
MASSACHUSETTS, NY. Trust 20. ~ dis
Solvent banks, pa1 INDIANA:
RHoDE IsLAKD, State bank, and
'O'''ni MAINE, Dllsns' PAL Free banks. $3.50 dis dis
Solvent banks, paH HBk: Gf Conners-
New JERSEY. vile, 80 dis
Solvent banks, pa1 LLISors. :.
DELAWARE, Solvent Free bk. 5dis
Solvent banks, pa MISSOURI
VIRGINIA. State bank and
Solvent banks, pad Branches, par
Trans. Allegheny, IS dis TEEHEssEE.
hanahwa 10 dis Solvent banks, dis
CANADA. MICHIGAN,
Solvent banks, di5Solvent banks, 8 dis
NORTH CAROLINA. ISmall notes, dis
Solvent banks, 3 dis Except Adrian Ins Co.
Small notes, 5 diIand Macomb Co. bk.
SoUTH CAROLINA. WISCONSIN.
Solvent banks, 3 dis Free banks, dis
GEORGIA. Snail notes, 5 dis
Solvent banks, 5 disI TEXAS & olKANsAs
LABAMA. All banks doubtful
olven banks, 10 disl val e.
EXCHANGE.
BUYING. SELLING.
New York, prm. iprm.
Philadelphia q"
Baltimore. ]
AMERICAN GOLD.
Buying at prm. & Selling at
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-11-15

Orphans Friend Lodge, II, D.,
holds a regular Communication at Wilkes
vile, Vinton county, Ohio, every Saturday
evening on, or preceding each full moon.
II, III. BIsHoP, Sec'y.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-11-15
MARKETS
McAtlhur. Novtm. Is

McAtlhurs Noytm. Is
Apples, Do. 75 Iron.,,... 5uY
Butter per lb.. - Leather. ...... ..lsu3l
Smoked Hsns,.. Il Lard per lb,...." 10
Shoulders. =. 8 Molesses gal. 10
Sides, ...''. Nails, Sd 10 l0d, 6al0
BrOO1ns, ..'... 20 Oats, s,..''''..' 4u
Beans, W..'..-.2O0 Potatoes, Irish. so
Cone ,...... l5 Peacres, d. %
Candles, ...... 20 Pork prcwt ..'' 4,0u
Cheese, ..F..... 10 Sugar n. O., IL
Cloyerseed. ...... 60G . Loaf, ..... Is
Com......." 65 6 Crushed, l0ni2
Eggs pei doz...... 6 Salt, per bbl.... $50
Flour pefhun. 400 Table, pr Sack, 81
Flour per bbl $500 Soap perlb .....' 3a5
Flax Seed '.... '.'.75 Teas, y. ii. 70
Feathers. ..".,., 40 Imperial Sl00
Fish, White,... 8,Tallow, mn IL
" Mackerel, -. Solo Wheat per bu. lao
Hides. ........... 4WoOl per .20a5O
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-11-15
BANK NOTE LIST.

THE following list is corrected every week
just before putting our paper to press.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-11-15
y. Q. AVER,
and Analytical Chemist,

PREPARED BY
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-11-15
EXCHANGE.

AMERICAN GOLD. 4.
Buying at prm. '-a Selling at (
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03

ted by such a contest as that waget against
Russia. 1t employs the shipping, and
opens markets for many articles which be.
lore had become drug in the stor.e.
But lei us suppose that the great mon
eyed irstltutions-the Bank Of England
and the Bang of France--are compelled to
suspend payment of specie. Such con.
tngency in time, in the event Of the pros
ecuuon Of the war, is inevitable; and in
the loss Of public confidence, such as now
seems PROBABLE, here is 10 saying how
soon it will take place. Those Institutions
exist BY virtue OF the general belief in
their solyency and their ability to meet
their engagements. a large share of their
credits is derived from deposteTs. A loss
of confidence on the part Of those persons
BY :heir withdrawal OF their means would
compel both banks 10 suspend. Specie
would at once be held at premium. The
suspension itself would look up in Europe
at least $500, O00,0 900, and most like, by
individual boarding., double that amount
1t is manifest in such state of things tfa
the highest market for American coin
would be on the other side of the water
Fur shipments of produce would not reach
the right point-they would not answer
the purpose-there would be blu! one IT m
edy, and that of homeopathic character
| similia simiiibus cdlantar--we sho,ild bt
compelled 10 adop: suspension as remedy
Tor suspension.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03
The Presidency

MEssRs. EDITORS As the time is ap.
preaching when the Democratic party
VIII have TO meet to nominate a candidate
for the next Presidency, | think there is
no man tina: will be more suitable for that
nomination than Hon. Stephen A. Doug.
las, of Illinois. will not attempt culogy
of Mr.. Douglas. He has always been a
true Democrat. lie has stood w the
Democratic party through thick and thin.
He has always been friend Of the South.
He has always beeu strong opposer of
the Fusionists and AboIi.onists. His late
triumph over the Fusionsts in his own
State. entities him to the support Of the
Democracy. The bold and fearless man.
ner III which he supported the Kansas and
Nebraska bill, also entities him to the ia.
vor of Democracy, aud to the South par-
ticularly.
think, that when the Democracy meet
next Spring, at Cincinnati, to dominate a
candidate for the Presidency, that Stephen
A. Douglas is the man who ought to re.
ceiye that nomination. l hope the press
throughout the country which are in favor
of Mr.. Douglas, will not be idle in vindi-
eating his cause for that Office.
MONTEREY.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03

Is. Ii is evident from present Virginia
Financial indications that the credit of
Virginia will be greatly embarrassed
Alex. r. Holiday, member Of the
Board of Public Works IN Virginia, has
gone TO England to negotiate the sale Of
Virginia six per cent Bonds but there is
scarcely doubt of the failure Of the mis-
sion. The rate Of interest in England
from the great. demand occasioned by the
operations in the Ctimea, has increased
from 81 TO 81 per cent. In fact every
dollar which can be obtained in The old
country will not be sufficient to meet The
heavy expenses which press upon the all
lied powers. So it is quite apparent, that
the efforts Of Mr.. Holiday must prove
failure, and the State OF Virginia be forced
TO increase the late Of taxation, to save her
credit. Virginia bonds are now below
par. with prospect, in the present stiin-
gent condition Of the money market. Of
still greater depreciation. Tie aceep-
,ances oil the Board Of Public Works, now
due, remain unpaid, with poor prospect
Of their redemption, They are shifted
about in every direction-and every day
the credit of the State is being injured by
the amount Of her obligations under pro-
test. Such is the fact as it refers 10 obi
cations now due, and when others vet 10
come due are presented for payment, the
condition of things " i'll be still more threat
ching. The appropriations for State In
situations, in various instances, are unpaid,
and the prospect is that the State Banks
will have to advance the money TO meet
the current expenses. We confess ihis is
deploIable picture. In the face Of these
facts, and in the face of the actual expe-
rience II the State for number of years,
it is gravely proposed TO inaugurate sys-
tesn OF Banking at the next session OF the
Legislature, which, We sertute the opin-
ion, will bankrupt the State in less than
five years. Should the Free Banking
system obtain, there would be thrown in
to market vast number more of State
Bonds, the result OF which " ouia be to re-
uuce their discount to al least 25 per cent
We already begin to feel the pinchlnss of
the times, and il care is not taken, and
proper reflection had upon the best policy
to be pursued by the State, we must, IN
evitably, verge reputation
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03
Still thew Gene

Truly, we are lucky editor. Just as
we were going TO press on Friday, Our
friend, Chas. II. saupe, presented US with
halt gallon Of the finest o. sters we have
eaten for some time, for which he will
please accept our thanks. Mr.. S. is pre-
pared to furnish oysters in any way in
which they may be called for. We ad-
wise all who want oysters to give him a
call, as we are sure he can furnish them
with as good, If not better. than any other
gentleman in this place.
Mr.. Jno. Fauber will also please accept
our thanks for three of the largest apples
we have ever seen-the largest weighing
one pound and quarter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03
An Irisliuan.

We were not at all surprised TO Learn tina
the leader of the French column which success
fully stormed the Malakotf and planted the tri
color ON that stronghold Of the Museoyiles was
an Irshman, Gen. Mcmahon, broth of a
hoy from The gem OF the sea, entered loug age
like many Of his couptIymen, the French ser
vice, and, fighting his way up to The tor round
of the ladder, has consunmaied his glory in
the successful assault upon The Maakofi, and
nlerIwined around the victorious banner, the
Shamrock OF Ireland and the Lily Of France,
in an immortal garland. [. must 6e some con.
ISOLATION to the people Of Grea, Britain that, if
their arms were defeated al The Reuan, native
of the British isle led The magnificent assault,
that terminated in the downfall OF South Sebas-
iopol. Perhaps, however. the painful reflec-
iion will occur that il all the. Irishmen had'n,
been driven OUT of Ireland, their own army
might have been composed as in old times, of
the couarymen of McMahon, and then the Re.
dan, instead of casting a shadow over The mill
tary annals OF Great Brilail, wonlI have tow
cred up like Malakof, mountain Of light aud
glory Rich. Dss.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03
The Recovery Of Counterfeit Money

A despatch published yesterday announ.
ced the arrest of man named James l..
BIeese, and the recovery of $4,000 in
counterfeit bills on various banks. The
arrest took place in New York, not Phila-
delphia, as was stated. The Journal oil
Commerce says:
Most of the bills were sigued and ready
for issue, while OF. some the name OF the
city and State were left out. to be inserted
at the convenience of the maker, who had
stamps for the purpose on hand and these
also were secured by the officers. While
the search was going on in the room OF
Brecse, man named Charles 4. Hurl5url
came in, and the officers immediately Sc
cured him on ,uspicion of his bring con-
eerned in the affair. He denied all knowl-
edge of it.
The prisoners were taken before Jus
tice Brennan, and committed to await ex-
animation. They are gentlemahly ap.
pearing men, and each about SO years Of
age. Bleese says his parents reside in
Pennsy ivaala, and are respectable and
wealthy. He is charged With passing one
Of So counierteits to his landlady. Mrs.
Ritter in payment for board, aud was,
when arrested, engaged in filling up and
signing the counterfeit notes, and the pen
with which he was doing it was secured
by the officers. Vie was much agiiaied
when captured, and almost tainted, bit
soon recovered and made some confessions
of importance, besides which. he offered
the officers $500 TO let him go. but did
not mention the kind Of funds he would
pay il in. 1t is presumed chat he was
preparing this counterfeit money for others
to pass, and but for this timely arrest the
city would have been aooded with them
A thorough examination win probably de-
velop tAe names Of other parties who are
concerned IN the ne:arious business with
Breese. The bills are well executed, aud
calculated easily to deceive the unwary.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03
Two Weeks Later from California.

New YORK, Oct. 80 The Steamer
Geo. Law, from Aspinwall, with yaliior.
iornia dates TO the 5lIf inst, arrived here
this evening. She brings $50 passengers
and ST. $40, 600 in gold. She connected
at the ls:hnus with the steamer John l.
Stephens, which brought down nearly 81 ).
500 600 in treasure.
The news from California is unimpor-
tant. All the election returns were in bu
had not been officially counted. The en-
tire American ticket has been elected
Johnson for Governor has over 5000 ina
iority. The whole vote Of the State
amounts 10 10000. The Legislature is
composed of " Americans, SO Democrat,
and 2 Wings. Hugh Mufry, present CHIEF
Justice, is reelected.
The prohbitory law has been defeated
by 6. 600 majority.
Ex-Governor Foote, ex-Congressman
Marshall, and Mr.. Prten, were spoken
of among the American candidates Tor u
S. Senator 10 succeed Mr.. Gwin.
General Danver. Secretary Of State, had
left for the Atlantic States to claim seat
in the House of Representatives at the
meeting of the next Congress.
A party OF one hundred and twenty re-
cruits lett San Francisco in the Unitd Sam
to Join Walkers expedition, and another
party was to go from Nevada,
The agricultural fair has been attended
by immense crowds.
More Indian murders have been com
mitted ii. the upper part of the State, and The
inhabitants have resolved to exterminats
them.
The mining prospects are very iia,ter-
ing.
A large fire had occurred at jamestown
involving a loss of So, 900. The PlIneipl.
sufferers were Df. Dodge, druggist, and
Messrs. Deneraw, Heferman Butterfield,
merchants; the masonic hall was also con.
sumed.
Advices from Oregon announce the safe.
ty of Governor Stevens.
The dates from Australia ale to the 26ll
Of July.
San Francisco Markefs.-Conslderab
activity prevailed, and in many articles a
meterial advance had taken place. The
market was buoy ant al the close at the fol-
lowing Rates: Galego and Haxall Flour,
14a$24 %; Clear Pork, 500 80 per barrel
Hams in brine. p cents; Bacon, extra clear
"a cents; new butter 60 cents; Crushed Su
gar. IA cent; Turpen,lne. 81 06: Syr-
up, rs cents.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03
Editorial Meeting.

A meeting oi Editors was held last night at
the Exchange Hotel, Of which DR.. S. ID. Hop
RIMS, Of the Fincasle Democat was Chairman
and Mr.. J. l.. COCHRAN, of the Charlottesville
Advocate, was Secretary. The originator of
tho proposition tor an Editorial Conyenlion
was not present, and 10 one seemed to be-
aware OF The source or The purposes of the re-
commentator. committee, formally styled
"conm'iee on business" was appointed to
report 10 subsequent meeting. An invita-
Hoh was gwen 10 me Editors from abroad to
meet those Of the city This evening. al njoe
O'clock, al the Exchange, 10 discuss some sub.
sanIuil ani interesting matters, then and there
10 be laid On the t,ble The invitation was
gracefully accepted, ard the meeting adjourned
to meet at halt past 8 this evening" ., tho Ex-
change. DispateA
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03
AWor6 PersOna1.

1t seems 10 be the impression of few |
individuals, that 10 subscribe Tor paper I
and read it, is patronizing the publisher,
although they may never pay a cent for it.
When asked fo their dues they get into a
passion and rant and rave, at terrible rate.
We, last week, sent out gentlemen with
q few accounts. and he returned to US, after
several days ride, with the most hattering
bers. In his whole ride, he did not find
but three men who did not manifest the
utmost willingness 10 meet their obliga-
lions, and who were not governed in their
business operations by the utmost fairness
and gentilty. One of these three said he
never subscribed for the Vindicator, al
though he has been getting it ever since
the present proprietors have been conduct
ing it, and not paid one cent. Now, what
we have TO say to such men, is, that we
intend to make them pay by law, and do
not mean TO stop the paper until every
SeHt 10 Palos vi we afe COHNlHCeu THAI III
cannot be made out of them. We have
no idea of spending our means and labor
upon such persons, without any return
We would rather not have man of that
kind on our list book, and do not intend
that the name shall remain there any
longer .hAn TO collect our money. When
we have succeeded, we will erase the
| name. And we wish it to be distinctly
understood, that no subscriber can stop the
Vindicator until he has paid what he owes.
unless il shall be our pleasure to do so. Pub
fishers have rights. as well as other people,
and those rights we mean to enjoy and
defend.
1t is truly gratifying, however, 10 find
that to one such subscriber, we have forty
of an entirely different disposition. We
believe it is not rashness to state, that we
have one OF the most respectable and hon.
est lists of subscribers Of any paper in the
State; and it is only now and then we
find few disagreeahe men to deal with
The sooner we get rid of such, the better.
One word more, and we will close this
short homily about ourselves. We trust
those who know themselves to be indebt-
ed, will come forward and pay us their
dues. We propose, shortly, TO make i'm
proyements in the indicator, and to carry
on our business operations more exten-
sively. To do this we will have to pay
out at least 81 900. This amount is not
picked up every day, but if each of our
subscribers who owe us, would fork over
inslanter, we could make our purchases
without any difficulty. Let this be borne
in mind, and prompt our friends TO call oil
us at the November Court.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03
,iect TO as many changes as it is further

subject to as many changes asst is futhes
South.
The atmosphere here is very pure, and
we are informed, that, although it Is colder
here IN Winter than further South, yet the
air is so dry and pure, and the weather 50
uniform, that one does not suffer as much
as those further South. where the atmo.-
phere is more moist and raw, and the
weather changeable. The seasons are
more distinctly divided here than in Vir-
ginia.
There are great many little places
springiDg up along the river, but they are
all in state of embryo, except St. Paul
and ST. Anthony. The former is situated
on the eat side of the Mississippi and
rises from the wha'f upon a high table,
land, extending for mile and half. 1t
is place of considerable Importance, con-
tanning population Of about 5000. There
are many large stores and shops Of almost
every kind In fact, it is city. There
are numerous schools, and two Presby 'e-
rian, two Methodist, one Episcopal, one
Roman Catholic and one Scandinavian
| Churches.
This is destined to become a considera-
Bile city. There IS route for railroad
being now surveyed from Superior to St.
Paul. 1t is proposed to build road from
ST. Paul through the Southern part of the
territory to Dubuque, in Iowa.
have not seen enough of the lands OF
this Territory to be able to give any satis-
factory account Of 1t. We will now set
about examining the country.
| am now compelled TO conclude this
hastily written letter, but indulge the
hope That | shall have an opportunity Of
whiting again soon.
Yours, &c. A. K.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03

TRIAL OF GRAuAM.-The trial Of Jas.
A. Graham for the murder of Mr.. Spiller
IN Wylhesile last Spring, after occupying
the Circuit Court 0. Wytae some two
weeks, was acquitted on Tuesday last, on
the plea of insanity. but is TO be sent TO the
Lunatic Asylum at Williamsburg, for safe
keeping. The case, we understand, was
submitted TO the jury without Argument.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03

&C. We want wood. Will our subscri-
bers bring 1t to us, or let us freeze? We
hope this is the last dun Of the kind we
will be compelled to write.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03

Vs. We are indebted 10 the Hon. John
Le'eheI Tor bound copy of Explorations
ana Surveys to ascertain the most practice
able and economical route for Railroad
from the Mississippi River to the Pacific
Ocean, made under the direction of the
Secretary OF war in 1854. The work
is Interesting and valuable.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03

AUGUSTA COUNTY All TIE FAIR.-We
understand that about eight newly married
couples from this county have taker brit
dsi tfIp to the Fair. VIVA. county can
beat it,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03

WAsuEGroN, Oct 30 Reliable advi-
ces by the steamer Africa render il ploba.
bic that By this time Mr.. Buchanan has left
London for Paris. He would probably WIS.,
it Italy before returning home.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03

O.. The absence Of the editors will &C.
count for any deficiency in editorial mat
ter, or errors this week
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03
Agents for the vindicat0r.

Agents for the vindicator.
The following gentlemen are authorized and re
quested to act as Agents for the Vindicator:
S. s. Abney, Esq, Barterbrook,
J. Taylor, ESQ.,, Waynesboro'
Saml Koiner, Esq, koiner s Store.
DIR. Roberts. New Hope.
DIR. G. r. Harris, Mt. Sidney.
NJ. A. Koiner, ESQ.,, Long Meadows.
Jas. I. Clarke. ESQ.,, Mt. Scion.
Andrew Clinedinst, Esq, Spring Hill.
We will appoint other agents as we can
suitable ones for other sections of the county
In Monterey, Highend, VIM. w Flemming, ESD,
the authorized agent of the Vindicator.
F. McNulty is the authorized agent for the Vim
dictator, at Meadow Dale, Highland county.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03

Gen. Twiegs. U. 8. A.. arrived in New
Orleans on the 23d vlt.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-03
Editorial Corpespou,lenca.

ST.. Paul, MINNESOTA TERR1roRy,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-14
sain. Valentines Day.

r.. day Is St. Valentines day. Original
this d,y was instituted at Rome and for a
ery different purpose from that to which it
now consecrated II was then festival
honor of the heather deiiies Pan and
mo. Among other festivities observed,
kas that of the young people choosing part
Sers by lot. Subsequently ST. Valentine,
n, suffered martyrdom in the third century,
as canonized by the Catholic church and
he llth day of February was consccrated as
amt Valentines Day.
/ In England this day was held in high es-
kem and at length came TO be celebrated
N the young as day in which to try their
6rtunes in matrimonial lotteries. Super
hilton was attached to the result, so that
harriaee became frequent consequent
Crom this custom has arisen the fashion
Ehich within a few years has become 50
|reyalent of sending "Valentines," or love
hjssils, TO those whom we love. That a
|us,om so harmless in itself should be abus-
u, by those badly disposed taking adyan-
Ice Of the general license to sendimproper
nd insulting anonymous notes, is to be re-
teued, as it will eventually result in an
bandonment Of the entire system.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-14
Fall Of a Warehouse

4 On Sunday evening last the brick pillar.
Importing the floors ofthe iarge frame build
hp formerly known as the .Etna Mills, and
Utterly used by Messrs. Burrows & Pretty
ban as warehouse, gave way, bursting
'ut portion OF the front and precipitatlng
b. contents of the upper stories to the
round floor In the second story was
kored wheat in the third corn and oats and
be fourth bran, etc, while the first story
BED as packing room, was filled with pork.
fhe " hole by this catastrophe is blended
bto one mass and it is thought the entire
building will have TO be torn down. 1t
|as fortunate circumstance that tho acct
Int occurred at time when no one was
the building