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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
Cause OF the Panama NInssncre.

A few days ago We were informed by
telegraph that massacre of about thirty
American citizens had taken place at Pana-
ma by the natives. From the accounts that
have reached us by mail, we learn the origin
of the affair to have been this, as slated by
Niles Nelson.
"The whole affair, on the part of the ma
lives was evidently premeditated. The
immediate origin OF the attack was about
piece of watermelon, but there would have
been a row anyway. In the altenoon-I
think about o'clock most unfortunate
Circumstance produced the oc casion which
the native desired.
We were outside the gates of the city, in
the neghborhood of the Railroad Depot
Some OF our people were in the Ocean House
Others in the Paciic-others were loung-
ing about, smoking. At store kept by
negro, fruit was sold and some of the pas
sengers bought pineappes, melons, and oran.
ges there. One Of them Il don't know his
name, only that it was Jack--"New York
Jack, some called him, believe he is a ma
tive Of Philadelphia,) took pie ce of water
melon from the store, for which the negro
charged him dime. He refused to pay for
it, and the negro grew ugly, and brandished
a knife. slack drew his pistol, which the
negro wrested from his grasp and discharged
at him, running away the moment he had
done so. "Jack,' who was not wounded,
Immediately started in pursuit. The negro
ran into shanty at the back of the Ocean
House, where "Jack" caught him and got
back his pistol.
He did not fine at the negro, but went
away towards the Pacific Hotel. In the
meantime, the news had gone around that
there was muss, and the natives came for.
ward in great numbers, nearly all of them
armed, few with pistols and muskets, but
the majority withswords, ,cutlasses, and long
villamous looking knife, like our bowie,
knife, called a nldchets, to the number OF
several hundreds. ln'the Pacific Hotel there
were about one hundred passengers, and this
building was the first object Of attack. A
lruit,ess attempt was made to keep them
I from entering, but they broke Though every
obstacle, cutting 0nd slashing at everybody
they met. They demolished the bar, emp,
tied every trunk, land riAed the whole place
from top to bottom. The police Of the city
by this time were summoned, but, insteat
irving to quell the riot, they instigated thi
natives to proceed with their outrage, b!
actually firing Oh the Americans.
I" To the depot" was the next cry, anl
thither the scoundrels repaired. Between
400 and 500 had fled there for shelter, trust
ing for security TO the authority of tn
Railroad Company, The NATIVES began tn,
attack, and the Americans, who were poorl,
provided with few revolYers, fired from tn
windows. The police told them to ceas
firing but Immediately after they did so tina
same police opened volOey upon them
killing five or six, and wounding as many
more. The Americans escaped as fast u
they could, and rushed TO the woods. Th,
natives took possession CT the depot, killed
an agent of the Company, and broke open all
the. trunks that were deposited there.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
Froml Callfornin ANA oregon.

New YoRK, april 30. The steamer IT,
linois arrived at 3 o'clock, 800 passengers
and two million in treasure.
Her news is important
The Indians in Oregon continued their at.
tucks on the whites. They had capture d
the steamer Mary, on the Columbia river
They killed large number of the citizens
at the Cascades, destroyed the town. and at
the last accounts were fighting with the
forces at the Black House. At ComelIs
prairie, in Washington Territory, the vol
unteers had a skirmish with the Indians,
killing forty and routing the remainder.
The mining accounts from California pro-
mise as large yield as last year.
Ex-senator Foote had been Withdrawn as
the American nominee for United States Sen,
ator.
The drouth which had prevailed through
out California had given place to copious
showers of rain.
In the Southern counties it is feared pas
turage will be insufficient for the cattle du.
ring the summer.
1t was reported that the Mormons were
making reconnaissance OF Colorado river, with
a view 10 open channel Of com muniCaton
with all the Mormon stations, with view
of getting supplies from the Pacific shores.
Another strong movement had been made
to open line of weekly posts with Missou-
ri.
A brisk trade has sprung up between San
Francisco and the Russian possessions. The
ship Cyene sailed on the 24th, with a
large and assorted cargo for those posses
sions.
The money market at San Francisco on
steamer day was very stringent, and there
was universal complaint OF unsatisfactory
collections. The produce market was gen
orally dull, with the exc option of flour and
grain, in which there hau Been large specula-
tive transactions at advancing rates; Gal.
lego flour 5l4 80 Hams l5c; choice butter
45c; lard zoe; pork Sl3 50 per half bbls.
The steamer Golden Age brought down
one million and seven thousand dollars
The Cortes brought one hundred and Seven-
teen thousand and the Uncle Sam nine
thousand dollars.
ex-governor Bigler is passenger by the
Illinois.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
Marietta & Cincinnati & HillsbOrOugh
RAILRO ADS.
"a q . s5..s. tl...ll 7ll...ss..s..lls5
OPENED TO ATHENS,
f57 MILES EAST OF CINCINNATI!
DAILY TRAINS BETWEEN ATHENS AND
CINCINNATI.

TIME CUANGED.-Ona and after Monday,
i the 5th of May, 1855, and until further no
tice, the trains viii run as follows;
FIRST TRAIN leaves Chillicothe at 500 A. NJ.
and arrives at Cincinnati at l0:45 A. NJ, and at
Columbus 1920 =. NJ.
SECOND TRAN-LcNyes Chillcothe after the
arrival Of the train from Athens and Portsmouth
at 1900 NJ, and arrives at Cincinnati at 4 40 p.
NJ and at Columbus at II 80 p. NJ.
RETURNING.
FmsT TRAN-Lcaves Cincinnati at 600 A. NJ.
and arrives at Chillicothe at 1920 A. NJ, and
connects with train for Athens, Portsmouth, "a
leski jackson and intermediate points.
SECOND TRAN-Leaves Cincinnati at $3.50 p.
NJ. and arrives at Chllicothe ut 9,22 2. NJ. and ut
Hillsborough at 6,45 p. NJ.
FIRST TRAIN EAsT-Leaves Chllicothe at / 90
P. NJ. on the arrival Of the train from Cincinnati
and arrives at Athens at $50 p NJ, where il
connects with stages for Marietta, Pomeroy, Par
kersburgh and other points and, returning
leaves Athens at 100 A. NJ, and arrives at Chill
licothe at 1885 A. NJ, connecting with the trair
for Cincinnati, Ilillsboro' and Columbus.
W. r. ARTHUR, Sup't.
NAV 15g te
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
New Advertisements.

A.C. WILSON, whose card will be found
in to-day's paper, is one who understands
the wants of the community in which he
lives and will no doubt do good business.
A person who deliberately walks into our
office, pays for his paper and gives us an ad-
Vertisement, as did Mr.. W., is just the man
10 succeed in his undertakings. Commend
aus TO such men.
VlEToN HoUsE,-The good -natured couu.
tenance of DUNCAN MclNTYRE,. "mine host
Of the Vinton House, Hamden, o., popped
into our sanctum, the other day, accompan-
led, of course, by his jolly person, He had
one dollar and half and two advertise
lnents for the Democrat. The latter will be
found in to-day's paper tie former lcoat g.!
Should any one OF our readers visit tIamden,
they will be very Hospitality entertained at
the Vinton House, and should groceries be
needed Mcintyre is just the man to furnish
them, Give him call by all means.
OYWM. PoLAND's card and advertise,
ment will be found in another column
We take pleasure in commencing him to the
business men Of this county. Should any
ofou readers go to Chilicotbe for the pur-
pose Of buying Groceries, Mr. Poland will
be happy to supply them as cheaply as any
one else. Give him call.
BRIDGE CONTRACTORS will find something
of interest to them by referring to the adj
vertisement Of the County Auditor
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

@ BABIEs--TRIPLETs.-A correspon-
dent of the Richmond Dispatch gives the
following fruitful details from Goochland Co.
Va. Those wishing juvenile responsibilities
should emigrate 10 the Old dominion with g.
out delay:
'0n Monday lasta lady ofhigh respectable
ty in the County of Goochland gave birth to
three living daughters, all of whom, as well
as the mother, were doing well on yesterday.
Verify, this may be considered prolific age,
but notso much so, probably,as we imagine
when we contrast it with period some
time during Monroe's administration, when
l was informed by gentleman of veracity
this morning, lady, of Louisana,gave birth
to four sons whom she named Washington,
Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, all of when
lived 10 manhood. The same lady before
her death was the mother Of thirty-six chill
dren."
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

LIBERALITY OF THE PORTSMOUTH NEE
CHANTs.-We notice in the last number of
the Macarthur Democrat, complimentary no.
tices ofTHIRTEES different business houses
of Portsmouth, each one having an adver-
tisemCnt in that paper. Think of that,
you sold fogies" of inland villages, and
learn the secret Of success. ss.-POrtSmOuth
Tribune.
The Tribune is right. Advertising is one
secret of the success of the Portsmouth
merchants. They have worked luboriously,
"drummed' diligently and advertised libor-
ally. Such men deserve and are bound to
succeed. Askany ofthem who has tried prin-
ter's Ink, if it pays to advertise, and if he
does not laugh at the ignorance of the
questioner he will answer with an emphatic
yeS.
There is a large trade springng up in
this rapidly growing region and those who
desire to have the benefit of it must not be
afraid to spend few dollars in advertising.
We believe that the business Of this place
might be doubled in short time by an en-
ergetic and systematic movement on the
part of our merchants and mechanics. -
They are good men, anxious to do good
business, and interested in the improvement
of the town. A "pull altogether" in the
right direction is all that is needed to pro-
duce quite an improvement in the business
operations of Macarthur. An Indispensable
thing to all in the accomplishment of this
object is, in the. language of politicians to
"keep it before the people )" and in what
more effective manner can this be done
than by advertising
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
MARRIED..

Tuesday, May 8, 1856, at I, A. NJ, by the Rev.
H. s. Bundy, at the residence of the brides faith
er, o. 7. CUNNING, Esq, to MARTHA A. youngest
daughter of Judge P. Murdock, all of fvinton co.
After partaling Of plentiful rcpast of GOOD
things the happy pair started on their bridal tour
Thus have each separated from young and fair
to share each others joys and SORROWS,
hopes and fears. Long may they live in the light
ofOach others smile, and make glad the hearts of
all around them. T. S. s.
The printers were remembered by the happy
couple in the way of a bOuntiful supply of deli
ciOus wedding cake, for which they viii please
accept thanks,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
Portsmouth Markets.
PORTSMOUTH, Nav 8,

4obISMOuTH, may D.
GENERAL REMARKs.-A good business has been
done the past week, and the aggregate sales foot
up fully equal to the preceding week. The river
remains at good stage and boats still find plenty
of freights.
Money matters are decidedly close the bank
and brokers are offered more paper for discount
than they can take and it is more difficult to OBJ
tain money abroad than in the money pressure of
January.
In the Grocery trade there is but little change
in prices.
FLOUR AND GRAlN.-We note decline in Flour
and quote City Mills at $3.50, wholesale. No
thing doing in grain worthy Of note.
GRooERIEs.-We advance quotations of moas-
ses to 45c, with no anxiety to sell. Sugar from
so to 915 in lots. Prime rice 615. Candles Il
(1l5. Soap 515@6%. Cotton yarns 2lc.
CoFFEE.-The stocks of coffee are light and are
mostly held at 13c.
CnEEsE.-New cheese arriving and selling at
lOX@llc.
BAcoN.-Hog round is saleable at Sc from wa
gons; butlittle coming in.
PFC IRoN.-Held at s34@35 per ton, usual time
and large shipments are making by river
Tribune.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
Chillicothe Market,

CnILLICoTHE, May 8, 1856.
WIIEAT--p Bushcl Sl@1 35.
CORN--24@26c u bushel.
OATS-2O@25c. q bushel.
RYE-75c, y bushel.
BARLEY-Sl 90 q bushel.
BEANS--Sl 75@$2 90.
FLAX SEED-S1 %.
BUTTER-Frosh roll 1Sc p Ii.
EGGS-ln demanda at 9@lOc 3 dozen.
LARD-sc y II.
DRIED PEACHES-$2 O06$275.
POTATOES-50@76 y bushol, and scarce.
FEATIlERS-New G0@35c y ID.
FLOUR-$G O0@SG 50.
GROCERIES-WHO PRICES.
sUGAR-N. o. s1l@lOc. Loaf 1l@l2I.-
Crushed lO%@l2%c.
MOLASSES-N. o. 44@4Gc. 3 gallon. Sugar
House 456l50c. Syrup 55M6jc. Small stocks 0
the above and u further advance expected.
COFFEE-Rio l2JG@l315c, 2 1b. Java lGeRib.
TEAS-Y. II 5o6l75c y ID. Imperial 4O@S0c.
RICE--6@713c 9 Ii.
CHEESE-l0@llcT q lb.
RAISINS-M. r. new, 81 so u box; Layers IS
BROOMS-$1 5O@$3 90 q dozen.
SALERATUS-Papered 7J2@Sc y fb. Loose
5@715.
T0BACCO-va. lbs. 25@5Oc. q b. Va. 5 and
10 lbs 1s@25c q Ii. Ky. and 10 lbs. l2@lSc T
ID. twist 1l@13c . ID.
SALT-Hocking 50 so p bbl. Lake 50 50.-
GAINESVILLE 50 80. Sacks u doz. 50 OO@$2 25.
CANDELS- Star 2S@3Oc y Ib. Tallow mould,
Is cents.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
A. G, WILSO N.

GROCER AND PROVISION MERCHANT,
VI Buffalo Street, Hamdon, Ohio, would re-
spectfully inform the citizens of Vinton County
that he Keeps constantly on hand large assort-
ment of Groceries and Provisions, which he pro-
poses to sell remarkably low.
He also keeps, in connection with the above,
RESTAURANT, where persons can be accommo-
dated with meal at any hour, or with anything
in the provision line that may be called for
,aY'Country produce. taken in exchange for
Groceries, mayS-lyl
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
Another battle with the Florida Indians

Another battle with the Florida Indians.
The Florida papers cantain an ac ccount Of
an other engagement between United States
troops and about 100 Indians. The latter
were put to flight, but their loss is unknown.
On the part Of the troops, the loss was Private
John Simms, Co. L. Cd artillery, wounded,
(survived about IL minutes corporal Joseph
Carson Private John Muller, John Strober,
Co. c, I'd artillery, and Thos. Newton, Co .
L, lst artillery, several wounded; and Pri
Yates Silas M. Watkins, and VIM Abbott,
Co. G, I'd artillery, slightly wounded
Severa1 received shots in their clothing and
haYersacks.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
- - 7l----7-7--.7-7-l'
Cincinnati Market,

CINCINNATI, May 5.
FLoUR.-The market is firmer and fair brands
may be quoted at 1926, and extra at 5,4O@5,5O.
PRovIsIoNs.-The market is very firm for cut
meats at 6H@7l5 for bulk shoulders and sides;
and 7H@S19c for bacon do. Sales of $50 kegs
prime lard at lie.
WHIsKEY.-Market unchanged sales of 45O
bbls at 1917.
Cheese.-sales at 91s@12c
GRooEEms.-Market dull with limited de-
mand. Sales of 20 hhds fair and good fair sugar
at sH@S115' and 35 bbls molasses at 4sc.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
From EHanSaS,

CHICAGO, May 3.
We have dispatch from Lawrence, Kan
sas, stating that large meeting had been
held in that city, with reference to the recent
murder of Sheriff Jones, at which resolutions
were passed disclaiming all responsibility
to the act, and denounciug the murderer
Governor Robinson offers $500 for the ap-
prehension OF the assassin.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

A Niger FOR MAYOR, The Know Moth.
ings and Republicans IN Milwaukee, run Jes-
Sc Epps, big buck niger for Mayor. He re-
ceived their entire vote-l53, all told;-Madi-
son Argus.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
BALTIMORE, April 30.

DALIIMUhLI II pm oV'
The Directors of the Baltimore a. Ohio
Railroad Company to day declared a diyi-
dend of three dollars per share for the six
months ending with March.
The financial affairs of the company are
in satisfactory condition, and the prospect
of the regular dividends hereafter is good.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

The Springfield Qll.) Journal says; For
the last two weeks the tide of emigration
passing through this city to the Westward
has been very brisk The destination Of the
emigants has been principally Iowa, though
many will, doubtless, find their way into
Kansasand Nebraska.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

The Republican party is trying to get rid
Of its name. Ithas worn it through the
wool to the naked skin, and that's black as
ink. 1t is now proposed to dip it forty times
in whitewash aud name it the "All Saints
and Angels Party" with Beecher for its
high priest and Mary Dutton for its washer
woman We.pity Mary DautOn Em.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

A dispatch to the New York Herald says
that Mr.. Buchanan's arrival at his old
home at Lancaster, Pa, old and young
turned out to meet him, and "never in the
history Of this populous region has there been
such manifestation of popular regard,
since the visit of Lafayette"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

The Dubuque Herald says that "we have
frequently expressed the conviction that
could the opinion Of masses of the Democrat
&c party of our State be had with reference to
their choice of Presidential. candidate, it
would fall almost unanimously on Buchan-
nm -
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
New York Market,

NEW YORK, May s.
Flour has declined. Sales of 5000 bbls at S..
62@6 for straight State; 6@6,37 for Ohio.
Wheat and corn firm.
Mess pork has declined. 800 bbls sold at sls,.
62@1s,75. Beef and lard firm.
Whiskey firm, with sales of $50 bbls.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

DROWNED. Mansfield Shield and
Banner states that Rev. Samuel Moody, Of
Ashland was drowned few days since, in
the Ohio River opposite Wellsvile, while
attempting to cross in skiff.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
ROAD TAX FOR 1856.

NOTICE. Thepublic are hereby notified that
lN my wife, Harriet Hepworth, has left my bed
and board without any Just cause therefor, and
that will pay no debts of her contracting.
GEORGE HEPWORTH.
April "a, 1S56-n 8S#
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

On the Shenandoah river, in Virginia,
lately seine at one haul caught 9lO fish,
and at another 49, bushels.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

Two nuggets Of gold, valued at $4,000,
have been taken out Of the Paris mine, in
Columbia county, Georgia.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
W. i II. BROWN & CO.. {; jl"''

DEALERS IN BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS,
IL Carpet Sacks, &C., Next door to p. Kinney
d Co.'s Bank, Front Street, Portsmouth, Ohio,
have received an entirely new and very heavy
stock of the above named articles, and are pre-
pared to accommodate customers at the lowest
prices. Orders respectfully solicited. S6tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
VINTON HOUSE,
D. M,INTYRE, PRopRIEToE,

ID. M1NI1 he, PROPRIETOR,
Main street, Hamden, Ohio,
A NNOUNCES TO THE PUBLIC THAT -,
"A he is prepared to accommodate travel iiil
crs and soiourners in as good and dacceptableI1ssA
strict attention to the wants of his guests he
hopes to merit and receive liberal portion Of the
public patronage. [mayS-l2m
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
M. II. BROWN,

WTATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, MAR
w ket Street, two doors from the State Bank,
Portsmouth. Ohio. Watches and clocks cleaned
and repaired carefully, and Warranted. Jewel
ry repaired, Hair Work executed, &c.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
CUTLER a. BROWN.
/, IIIRnS HIITEi a. mRRRn III a-D.

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN HARDWARE
w and Cutlery, No. 2, Buckeye Block, Front
Street, sign of the Golden Anvil Portsmouth, o.
e Fine Cutlery and Plated Ware, Looking
Glasses, Clocks, building Materials, Carpenters. .
Blacksmith's and CoopeT's Tools Lead Pipe/
Shovels, Mattocks, Picks, sledges, Crowbars, Steel
Iron and Nails. Mostly
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
PURSELL & GORDON,

SURVIVORS OF PURsELL, GORDON & co.,
IMPORTERS AND. DEALERS IN QUEENS
Il ware, China and Glass. Also Lamps and ,ss,
Table Cutlery, No. l, Enterprise Buildings, S4N
Front Street, Portsmouth Ohio. S2
"a 7Assortments selected and packed by us for
Furnace Stores and the country trade, always on
hand. n36tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08

GILK KID FINISHED GLOVES,
y suitable for weddings and parties; also CASH
meret, Tweed, and Linen Coats and Vests for
boys, for sale at the store Of
May l. j. N. MLAUGHLlN.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
SCinfn nmIl ET.Y. RniIrn

SCfOtO nIld n. v. FsailrOad. =
OFFICE S. & II. V. r. r. Co.,
Portsmouth, April 5, 1861
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF
n the Seioto and Hooking Valley Railroad Com
Wednesday, the 14th day Of May next, for the
purpose of electing nine directors, and transact
ing any other business that may be presented for
their consideration. J. RIGGS, President
n36tdl S. II. X. Co.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-08
d. L. TRACY. JOHN 8. DAVIS
TRACY & DAVIS,

(sUccEssoRs TO J. W. DAVIS Is co.,)
DRODUCE AND COMMISSION MER-
l. chants, FURNACE AGENTS and dealers in
Grain of all kinds; Agents for the sale of the
" LITTLE GIANT CORN AND COB MILF
Second Street, Portsmouth, Ohio. n36-tf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-24

NTN. WRITER'S AUCTIONEER. WILL SELL ON
w Thursday at l04 O'Clock, at asa formerly 49, Canal
street. the entire geneel household furniture family break
up large pier and mante window
curtains and shades paintings elegant velvet tapestry three
rods mahogany and walnut bedseads hair and other mat
beds and bedding marble top and plain bureaus and
dining and kitchen furniture &c china glass and plated
ware, cooking stove, &c.