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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-05-19
THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL.

Gold mines, yielding an abundance of the
precious stuff, arc said to have been discov-
cred OH the head waters OF the Arkansas riv-
er, about 500 miles west of Missouri. This
may be q decoy for travellers, to sell provis
ions, &c, at high rates. Don't go till we
hear more definitely about it.
Rev. David White, of the Christian de-
nomination, preached sermon at Chillico.
the, Missouri, short time since, which did
not suit the pro-slavery men. Therefore they
held meeting the next day, and resolved
that he must quit preaching there, and leave
the country. Great place that Missouri, for
free speech, free press, &c.
Edmund Burke, of New Hampshire, once
a most bitter radical locofoco, has got enough
of that party, and has now joined the repub-
licans. He was commissioner Of patents
under Polk, and was afterwards editor of the
Washington Union. He is man Of ability.
BY law recently passed in Michigan, a
married woman may receive, buy, sell, de-
wise, mortgage, &C., her real and personal
property without the consent of her husband,
and also sue and be sued, without joining
her husband in the suit in either case.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-05-19

Mr.. Hammond Howe, the inventor of
Howe's horizontal arched truss bridge, died
at Wheeling, on his way home to Cincin-
natl, from Washington, of congestion OF the
lungs. He was AZ years Of age.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-05-19

PHILADELPHIA, May l5.--Col. Kinney was
brought before Judge Kane, of the U. S.
district court this afternoon and held TO bail
in the sum of $4,000, TO answer charge
of violating the neutrality laws in fitting
out vessel in this district against Nicara-
qua. The alleged vessel was all ready to
sail with ammunition, stores and 300 men.
Mr.. Presley. of the Girard House became
his surety. George NJ. Dallas appeared as
counsel for Col. Kinney.
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shibnah Sphinx, Plaintiff, The Court Of Common
va. Pleas Of VI ood County,
Enos Stone Defendant. Ohio.
Order 20 Revive Judgment.
THE said Enos Stone will take notice tat S'ib-
l. nah Sphinx has flee in the above cor,.t order
to revive a certain judgment obtained by Chauncy
D. Woodruff against Enos Stone December 2Stls,
1888 before f. Huntington, ESQ, justice Of the
peace Of Perrysburg township, Wood county, Ghic,
for tho sum of ninety 40l00 dollars and ccsys, which
Judgment was afterwards assigned to Shihlah pink
and made a Judgment in Wood Common Pleas;
that the same is dormant and unsatisGe asd .ness
he show good why said order of lcyyor nd
not be made by July p. 1855, the St day OF tha
next term Of said court thereafter the said order Of
revivor will be made absolute.
MURRAY SDopGE. Att'ys g'spink
May 10, lS55.--lw6$3 a-r
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TNHE PERRYsBURG JOURNAL is published

l. every Saturday, by S. CLARK, at 81 per year,
cash in advance, or $1.25 in trade; $l.25 cash in
months, or $50 at the end of the year. Those in
will be charged at the rate of $3.50 for the
present series until they pay up when they get
the paper at the reduced price.
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Perrysburg. May 10. 1855.--!w4
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To Citiseas Of King William and the C0an'

To Citiseas Of King William and the CoaH'
ties on the Mattapona and York Rirers.
We call the attention of the residents OF
the counties bordering on the York and Mat
toponirivers, to the notice ia another column
that the steamboat w. w. TONNES will, on
Tuesday, the 25th inst, make all the landings
from Walkerton to Yorktown, for the pur-
pose of receiving on board contributions 1or
the sufferers of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Mr.. Ciaxton, the Engineer of the YORK
River Railroad, will pilot the boat up ana
down, proceed in her to Norfolk, ana VIII
carry out the wishes of the contributors, as
RESPECTS .ho destination of their donations
The w. w. Townes is owned in Peters
burg by Messrs. Pannill & Carter, and is com
manded by Capt. Drew. 1t being necessary
to have such vessel to transport the contrI-
buttons of the county of King William, a
gentleman visited Petersburg and called up
on Messrs. P. c., making application for
the w. w. Townes. With generous disinte
RESIDENCES, these gentlemen at once placed
the boat at the disposal of the committee
declining to receive any compensation for
hsr use, whilst the gallant captain and crew
insisted upon contributing their time to the
charitable object in view. 1t was only, after
some persuasion, that Messrs. Pannill &
Carter consented to receive pay for the fuel
which will be consumed on the trip.
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The LATE GEORGE S. FERGUssoN.-A cor

THE LATE GEORGE S. FERGUssoN-A cor
respondent from Hampton sends US the fol-
lowing obituary notice of a lamented citizen
Of Norfolk, who fell victim to the fever,
with the request that it be published in the
Dispatch, as they were deprived of any news
paper medium of their own. We publish it
of course, readily, and tender our columns
freely to our afflicted fellow citizens of Nor
folk and Portsmouth, to make any communi
cation to the public they may desire.
Died at Hampton, 9th Inst, Mr. GEORGE g.
FERGUSON, Clerk in the Custom House, Norfolk,
leaving widow and Ave children to mourn thelr
irrepsrshle loss. MIR. ives m ember of the Metho.
dist e. Church, of which he a consiste mt mem
Der. He had, few days before his DEATH removed
from Norfolk, In accordance with Instructions of the
eoretsry Of the Treasury to avoid the pestilence
which has been sweeping OF SO many valuable cili-
gems; but alas! he brought with him the seeds of
the awful acourge. and struck down only tn ee
days after his arrival In the death Of George Fer
guson the community has lost of best ems
the government faithful and efficient officer, bis
bsresved family kind and aectionste father, hus-
band and son. May He "who tsmpers the wind to
the shorn lamb" support and comfort them In this
their hour Of gloom and sorrow. j.
Christian Advocate please copy.
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NEW. RICH. AND Splendid FALL

NJ T. w h1Cd, AMI CfLEN DID FALL
~ GOODS.-We take pleasure in informing the
Ladies and our numerous customers generally. that
we are In receipt of very extensive stock of FALL
stances, exceedingly cheap and many goods adapted
for the best city retail trade to whch respectful
ly call the attention of those 10 want.
Among the many styles of Goods, we enumerste q
few :
Black Gro de Rhine, all widths, from Is cents to
higher
Black wstered Silks
Black and colored MORE Antique
Heavy Broche figured striped Silks
Heavy Satin black plaid Silks
Reh Satin striped Pekin Silks
Rch Satin srripsd Moirie Antique, paris Exhibi
Heavy satins for Cloaks and MantsIs all colors do
Velvets do Cloths
MILLINERY GOODS.
5000 pieces rich new style Bonnet Ribbons &
Sstins and Bonnet Velvets. all shades
EMBhOIDERIES.
In this line of Goods unhesitatingly say they
cannot be approached in this city. in the way of va
riety, quality and low prices, computing over 1000
worked collars. IN Swiss, Lawn and Cambria from
% cents, up to $5 90.
Swiss and Camnric Bands
Swiss aud Cambrie Edginss and Insertions
Worked Infants Waists
Worked Ladies Morning Caps
Sleeves, Chemisetts Habits
Embroidered Linen Handkerchief
Worked Skirts
ALSO-a foil stock of Domestic Fsbrics--sush a.
Fsunels, sheetogs and shs ings, Linens, Sat netts
Jesus and many Boys wear.
Thankful for the liberal patronage on the part Of
the Ladies heretofore received we resp ectfaIy 90
licit cont naanoe of the same.
J. MILLAIsER BRO.
So IL 1888 Broad street.
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-.rtcations having been ad-
ssvssa, 0s me committed Of thirteen to the
drssssd 2, ASSOCIATION and to the "acting
Howa1a = NorfoIk.. proposing, on behalf o.
MAYO. .,s 81 Richmond to take charge Oh
the g The citizens Of that devoted c''y =
sa aO.s Be SEN. away or spared, and also o. sns
e.,h.na. and no answer having been .s0e :.
"a The writer of this addressed : ie''si
=. ,.nsr.ble and esteemed editor OF .ae
Herald. stating the objects and wishes .. ~
-. 80 Richmond. In answer the folow-
H.. haen received. It explains the ann
cultv of keeping up CORRESPONDENCE WIN
49, ~. a constituted authorities" as they are
...d . term that is almost without spph
- -, n Norfolk. The letter does credit 10
-. heart Of it, venerable author, while we
~, No. Il Init utters the sentiment OF every
S'''-''' No,yoIx, Sept. II, 1855.
w. ma. sra II have received your Ie"el
earnestly pressing our ie" rs%. .sv. and we'll
49, ,hsv would be received With open srM
k oow. hsios provided TO make then comiott
ss.s Ant 10 me Il seems Impossible Insle ,, "a
= WIT, .ss1 ,s sss ' Pes
% p h mis sSoSt WIS, you propose !ndeso nay
Nv III Who could De ussis ia prouaossas ssi,
;:s Ssss shsr !sds sslrsly sos.os,ao ny 'e snd
cu.iss TO ihs!r sck tsnalliss eoe ls,iSSs, xho
.sDs sb sns .usSse sr beyond bic desire to do
"ooS IN snv other way. Those vho are not tne'
se;,cnm.t.ncsd Of course continue to obey the IL
ssincs Of sslf.preservs.on BY Seeing 70 Pp'e' a.
Bsins IN my position of Secretary OF the boa.o
ofHesith about the only one of our city autnoInes
preeent and ct fer duty tske the liberty TO tenoe,
You the thanks Of the city for your oenssCae .si
r.ssn. ~i,b which = Kind Providence has endowed
der 10 numbering to the relief of her poor sf'c,.
ed heart broken sister; and may the same frovi.
dence continue TO Increase those means, Slice sne
has 90 well proved that she knows 40" , ~ a.e
ihe1a. Heaven bless you and her - inc sin'efe
PRAYER Of Your friend,
THos g. BaouGHToN.
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COMPLAINT D1sn1ssED.-.On Saturday

COMPLAIST DISAIssED.--On SATURDAY.
last. Charles w. Purcell, was arraipued before ths
Mayor, In the language of the warrant to show
cause why q hne OF $40 should not be imposed upon
thls-that your (his ohm is in the constant
habit OF running up and down the side walk of the
street, making unusua noise to the If
the neiehboIhood" Judge Csskie appeared for M
Purcell 49,
Mr. Richard Jeff les who made the COMPLAINT an.
servant boy John plays on the sidewalk with M
Pc children, and makes unusual noises which dis
turbed him. Mr.. j., very much. He had spoken to
the boy about his conduct but he paid no attention.
to Whist he, Mr.. j } said. The noises vere cTv;ns
out, como along Billy-let 70 Billy-coms aions
hass," and words of that sort. in a manner annoy
ing to him.
In reply to Judge Caskie: Was not easily .n,ov-
ed; ordinary whistIing by boys did not annoy Mr. +
but whistr on fingers In the street did and he had
said 1t ought to be stopped Did not object 10 fhs
noise OF drawing we'll bucket-nor to aDv nn;ss
produced by practical and useful results Did no,
object to the passing of wagons. Had Kicked John
against him except fiat he talked too loud Hss
complained to tho Mayer against Mr.. PurcslPs ssr.
wants laising loud IN the kifch-n. Had spoken n,
tnat to the neighbors-not to get them n
c'mpiain. bat TO ascertain whether or no thew vsrs
. inoyed BY u. Lived In Mr.. Purcelps b ouss and 80
pay rent OF $1,000. OF
Mess,s. NunnslIy, Spence, Barnes and s,.,,.
neighbour Of Mr. Purcell, testified for III. 49,,
generally, that the boy John was an exca edin IL @
lite and we'll behaved boy, We're ali of M g.
servants, had seen John at play with the chiiIr
had heard him laugh and talk az other hoys hn, h
never known him to make unusual poj.s nv A..
turbance VIZ
The evidence being concluded. the Mayor d,.n;.,.
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SCHEME FOR ASCENDING SLAvEs-We
learn that few days since, David Williams,
slave owned by Mr.. C. w. PURCELL, ofthis
city. was arrested II miles beyond the White
Sulphur Springs, on lis way to Ohio. He
was arrested by a MIR. Bell, of Greenbrier,
upon suspicion that he was escaping, and
lodged in Jail. He had pass purporting to
be signed by VIM. Sheppard, to his servant
William, to 60 to Clarkesburg, Harrison
county, and remain there until the Goth De.
cember. Davy had been hired at the White
Sulphur Springs for the summer, had receiv.
cd pass to return home via Lynchburg, and
had left, as was thought to take that route.
We publish these facts as others may be pur
saing the same mode of escape adopted by
Qayy.
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ARRIVALS AT PRINCIPAL HOTELS,
. ali. B SATURDAY

Nv AID AL AL III EAOy
B.. Ell. a5 SATURDAY.
ar. CHARLES HOTEL-R Lee and Avt, War.
wick; w McFall, Stsuntop; T c. liner and lady. Miss
Coiner Dr. Badgood and son, We; @ BinseI. Han
over; Capt Watts. Portsmouth, P Rurra:'. Rich;
mond; PL Esgon Albema IL; Il Cox. Henrico;
Corbul Nance; P Haller. PoltsnoutL; q Ross We;
8 Wolbston, N Y; r Wallace, Snow Hill; T Pace,
"a; a Bo.the, Karr, J II Choice. J Dictnson,
Franklin: N KING. Md; ] Burks Lynchburg: w
Russell, Gsorgetogp; R sslis, 8 Crump; Wal
ker. Richmond: Connolly, Pa,
EXCHANGE HOTEL r Ball, Va; ] w Web
ster, Savannah; Bovleston. 8 C; 8 g Stewart; 8
shows alt Buck "; J ", Robinson tvnchbe'
chsl Tenn; A Boiling, Richmond; Mr., and s Misses
Wood, M Martin Charlottesville; Rev w Hume w
sayne, Portsmouth; Butress. King VIM; w BUG
pie, Tazswelt; Emmersoa, Portsmouth; ] Harri-
.on, Tazswsli;J & Wstson, Miss Watson. Texas; Fl
Mi.s Allen. ssrst. Mobile; r Darlington, Charlotte;
w White. Lexington; Mahen, Washington w C
snd Misses Dukes s C; r Powers and lady, Va
AMERICAN HOfEL-W Merchant Chm; w
C L Magswran, E sarrille Bait; w il Dabney, r
Whittle Miss Whttle aud brothers, Mrs Otey,
ana phis Ex Wig adsSS, koosbadss
Worreil. Elan, Chesfid; sipe. Bucsir ghau; P
Cash, z r Miller, E Msrryatt Richmond; r Thomas
Miss Chambers, Wilmington; III Cumberland,
Danyille; Sweet H A Williams, Charlie ston; A
Dabaey. City; W W Rushton. Y; NJ u Jseison.
Cumberland; Arlington, WILMINGTON.
COLUMBIAN HOTEL A Powell aoochlapd;
w Davis. Petersburg; Wake, Mrs Wake, Ma.
ter Wake, N ], 8 w Daniel. Tennessee; w G Flour.
noy, Chestglfeid;T McCrew, Amelia; n Poin.
son. N C; J T Smith. Lunenbu g; Miss Hunter Ches
teitsld; Bethel, M Fl Trsadway Danville;
Tresdway, Danville; r Hodges. Mrs Hodges Zen
johnson. Portsmouth; Fl WsIker,K Q; II
Anderson, Roekbfidee; Commentary. Lexington;
M Dowsli, Delaware; Wilson, Va; ] N Winfree
Chesterfield; p james. Ia; w Wsssor. Me
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THE ORPHANS.

Tne orphans from Portsmouth have been wen
cared for, and except one or two whose health ~as
delicate. are getting on brsvely. They are a.
cheerful and playful a. young lambs. AZ ther
wants are better understood they are made more
and more comfortable. Every body takes an in'
terest 10 them, and are snxions TO assist 10 MAIN
taining them Many have made contribution
Mr. Henry Cox, instead of sending one COW has
sent three or four, so that the Infants who require
It vii have fresh milk We suggest to our readers
that any thiDg In the way OF provisions and cloth
,ng will be most acceptable. Anything left at the
Office of Mr.. ELLYsoN, over Adie g. Grey's, or at
the Dispatch office will be conveyed to the college,
and will be gratefully acknowledged We trust
ths, kind and humane mothers, who know 20 we'll
WIS. children SO young az these need, will not
hesitate 70 make suitable contributions. No ore
who gives TO these little ones will fail to be reward'
ed with interest. -..
Deempg that the publication of the names OF
these children might possibly be of advantage to
some of them we give list below:
NAMES OF THE ORPHANS
Sent up from Portsmouth, by the authorities OF that
place on the 14h inst, to the care Of committee Of
the people Of Richmond. and by them placed in the
Catholic College, near the city:
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READER, have you seen any of SIMoSs'
late Pictures? If not, 90 and see them. and mark
the perfection Of the eye. His new invention, the
Zogtsphoscope, 10 very much liked. SELF
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LOST.

I OST.-saturday evening last, 5ei,..,
srE sSih ; sTssro snd the the, Old Market % y
them. The finder will be libsralIV 49, ~ = %
leaving the same at tho DispatSa Otfss' -''' y
"a l7-ltH
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TIE NEw METHODIST CHURCH at Uni n
Station. was dedicated yestsrday Dr. David 10, ;.
Gstt preached the dediostion mon and thoss ,vh
hssrd 1t spssk of il Of the mos. oil ssot m.
courses they ever listened 70. The shureh -.
crowded with persons from ill paris the citv
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PARTICULAR ATTENTION is requested Il
the sale this afternoon, upon the premises. of IA
bury Chspsl9 a. Ii il worthy the netiss of those
seeding o profitable inyestmsat. ..as.
Also Of Z nunbsr OF Building Let's in the ycin'' =
AT TAYLOR WILLIAAs, Austs.
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WHAT NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH
WANT

We are informed by persons from Norfolk
and Portsmouth that what they chiefly want
10 fresh bread, fresh meat and fresh everv
thing. Live chickens and sheep would be
very acceptable. For the present it is i'm.
possible to have bread cooked for the people,
the bakeries being all suspended.
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Rev. Nh. EDwARDs-C ENrENAR
CHURCH We understand that the Rev John E.
Edwards, the worthy pastor of Centenary Mesho.
dist Church, has been detained some time 10 Prince
Edward county by an attack of rheumatism He
10 much better aud will return In few days.
During his absence his church has been repaired
and very much beautiied. 1t has been thoroughly
renovated and Is greatly improved 10 comfort as
Will be opened for Divine service on Sunday, The
Oath inst
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DlHD.

On Friday last, JANET, infant daughter oil JONI
A. and Mary Burgess.
On the 18th of September, after short Illness q
bic residence en- the Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mr
His funeral will tate place ct Trinity Church. ct
o'ciook, this Monday evening. September i7th
fhe friends apd ssqu ,nsnces of the family are re-
specially invited attend without farther notice
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AHoTHEA vIcTIh or THH CAADeu Ann AnroY
aAiLaoAp sLAueHTEs.-MIs 0iileso 10 died Briasy
suriinEton, Of tbs ir jpriss Easeivt in The Iaks
road = Nv1 f~'
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UNDERGROUND OPERATIoNs.-Last Sat-
owned by Mr.. John Nettles, and a man owned bg
Mr. c. b Lipscomb. of Henrico. made their escape
and the presumption 10 have gone to the NORTH
For some time past Mr.. Nettles has been missing
money from ais drawers. but had never suspected
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r,aE The brick planning mill On the
~ s.t on are last Friday night and destroyed
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FALsE ALARH.-The burning Of chin
sy ys:sssday sifsrseea. sssssa On slarm Of DE to
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M.n.rrr.-For the fortnight ending On
y,sa -, rrtvfre vessels wsrs psssso ont OF the
a.sht.s 4 Does.
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.ARRIHD

On Wednesday, 18th inst BY Rev. Mr.. Nelson
JAMES W. MASON, Esq, to Miss SARAH y
GLOVER, daughter Of DR. Joseph B. Glover ali o.
Aibemsfle.
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public opinion be suspended With regard to the
charges aeainst them until they Gan reply. --
"a 17-1t
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Nor susrA1sEp.-On Saturday morning

NOT SHENANDOAH Saturday morning
last Lerosy was called before the Mayor to an.
swer the charge of using threatening and abusive
language, ard when the lady was examined she
piled on the agony pretty thick, dc a,iog that the
accused not only threatened to annihil ate her. but
to poison her large family of thriving chickens an
act which she looked upon as most reprehensible
and which che solemnIy feared would be- perpe-
trated if not prevented by law. Just here, the
piisoner espied one of the police who knew him
After taking the usual GA b, Mr. Davis testified that
he knew both parties The prisoner, he regared as
a peacesbe man never having heard of his being
/, difficulty. Ths lady, however, of differs
ent stamp. She was remarkably fond of the ar
de1', got as blue as indigo very often, and when
slightly stimulated, had tongue which any msn
might fear. From bis knowledge of her character
he would not like TO believe her on OATH This
statement settled the hash and the warrant was
therefore dismissed,
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TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

THO MERCHANTS LOTHIHG
Il TRADE-In order to accommodate 80 insisse
ing trade, we have fitted up the Second Story oi'a
house exclusively for the Wholesale Trade sna
now prepared to exhibit very extensive aoeta
Fall and Winter Clothing, emil racing every ,'a'q
of style and grade of goods IN our line. msoasaeI
ed by ourselves with great care, in good stsls I'D
psrticulaily adapted to the Virginia and NORM Oa'
lima trade. -
The facilities enjoyed by us-ot long sHpenss."
In this business with partners constantly 10 we w.
turing for several houses gives Us adysntsia
which we are enabled to offer the best W. rs'."
clothing at very low prices We rsspeetlo.y "a
merchants visiting this city to give our Io' as.r
prices an examination. satisfied that we ga '
them sufficient inducements to puronsie hs 70
KEEN, BALDWIN W,
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YOUNG GuARp.-The Sword Glass COM
posed of this Company, will meet this Evening. See
sdvertisement sci 7-lt
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MONEY AFFAIR.-A man calling himself

MONEY AFFAIR-A man calling hlmselt
Charles w. Mooner, and haing from the city of
"Brotherly Love-" made his appearance before
the Mayor last Saturday morning and entered q
charge against Elizabeth Meeks of stealing two $50
gold pieces from him the night before, and Polly
Johnson of concealing Them knowing the same to
have been stolen. On this representation, bis
honor fssued warrant for the arrest of the two
females, and at 10 O'Clock they appeared at the
Mayors Court, to undergo an investigation. Moo.
ner, after beipg sworn, stated that he went to Polly
Johnson's house (near the corner of 18th and Cary
streets) Friday night, before twelve O'Clock, and
on getting in the room Of Miss Meeks, took his
money out of his pocket and placed 1t on a stand,
noticing the two $50 gold pieces a. the time. After
being 10 the room about thirty minutes, she asked
him II he did not wish drink of water, and went
down stairs to get 1t. Not returning soon as he
thought she should, he got up. and missed the two
$50 pieces. He then started down the steps after
her, but met Ter coming up and returned into the
room. Notwithstanding the fact that bis moneg
WAS gone. he said nothing about ii for fifteen or
twenty minutes, when he lett the house aud rs-
paired to the where he reported the fact to L.
Trueheart. So vague and confused was the evi
dence of the witness from the beginning to the end
and perfectly oblivious did his recollection ap.
pear of every thing that trsnspred that the Mayor
was bound to discharge the prisoners, even 10 the
evidence OF the witne So for the Commonwealth
who was unable to state what amount of money he
had with him when he went into or came out OF
Miss Johnson's house