Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1856-05-20

1t is now stated that the immense quantities
OF wheat purchased at Chicago, Milwaukee and
other points at the west last fall, said at the time
to be on account Of the French Government,
were in reality bought for parties in Boston,
New York, &c., who will "realise'' loss Of
something near million Of dollarsl Millions Of
bushels were purchased, and the prices paid were
considered high at the time, the purchasers ex-
pecting to realize an immense profit.
A large and enthusiastic fllibuster meeting
was held in New York city on the 10th inst
Rynders, of the infamous Empire Club, was the
leading spirit. Letters were read from Gen.
Cass and Judge Morton, highly approving the
course pursued by Walker, and hoping this gov
ernment would acknowledge his pretended au-
thority. The meeting is regarded as political
or Presidential move altogether.
A terrible accident occurred on the Mississippi
and Missouri railroad, on the 9Th instant, near
Davenport, Iowa. The Express train ran off the
track. The entire train was demolished, twelve
persons killed, land great many others wound
ed. q
The ship Adriana, from New York for San
Francisco, was wrecked on the 18th inst, at
sea. She had 1900 tons of coal; vessel and car
60 valued at 100000; insured for $4,000.
FreHr AMONG THE TuRNERs.-The Turner'S of
Cincinnati, Covington and Newport had pic
mic party last week, on the hill near Covington.
Some American boys interfered with them, and
drank some of their lager beer. A fight ensued,
and two of the boys were somewhat hurt. The
Turner'S were nearly all dunk. The boys who
weie hurt spread report through Covington and
Newport that the Turner'S had killed some Amer.
leans, and several such stories, which created
great excitement When the Turner'S started
F9ome in procession the Marshal and Deput,
Marshal of Ccvington attempted to arrest those
who had beaten the boys, when the Turner'S at
seriously, and it is feared mortally. Great ex.
citement ensued.
J, AT last accounts the Turner'S were undergoing
an investigation. Only one or two had beer
identified, as having committed any overt act-
The balance were out on bail.
A slight difficulty exists between this govern
ment and the Panama RAILROAD Company, rela
tive to compensation for carrying the mails. The
government offers Is cents per pound, and tn
company claims % cents, which would make tn
year ending in March last nearly $13S, 200. TIL
company's claim will be allowed; but hereafte
the government will not contract at price owe
$4,000 per annum.
The total number of Land warrants issued un
der the law Of March, 1855, is nearly 127,00
requiring upwards of fifteen millions OF acres, tn
number Of claims received are 245, 100. Up
wards of $4,000 warrants for 1,700, 900 acres wer
issued during the month of April.
SPRINoFELD, ILL.,, May 2.-The Democrati
State Convention day nominated w. A. Rich
Q ardson, of Adams courty, for Governor; R.
9 Hamilton, of Cooks county, for Lieut. Governor
W. H. Snyder, Of st. Clair for Secretary of State
6 Jno. Moore, of MLean, for Treasurer, Samue
X. Casey, of franklin, for Auditor.
The Chief engineer of the Fire Department q
New York city, was publicly cowhided by hi
u brother rin-law, for insulting his sister. Nobod
d interfered.
The new liquor law in Maine, passed by tn
n late Legislature of that State, majority Of whic
J. was elected in opposition to the old Maine Law
/. iwent into operation on April 15th--it is la,
! Igrantine licenses. The Portland Trans script th
best authority, says: "Grog shops have sprun
q up all over the cities"
The American State Council of New Hampshil
has repudiated the nomination of Fillmore an
n Donaldson, and elected delegates to the Jun
y Convention to meet in New York.