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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01
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TINES CHANGEs.-The inventors of steam
power, railroads and machinery have during
this century changed the means and courses
of living, while the discoveries of science
have done even more for the advancement of
human happiness and the amelioration of
human suffering. Our forefathers when they
were sick, drank their bitter drugs that did
not cure, and bowed them down under dis
eases that are now easily broken. They tri-
ed crude roots and herbs, which failed them.
Now scientific research has discovered that
this peculiar property of one root and that of
another was required. 1t is through this light
and on this principle DR.. Aver has compoun-
ded his two great remedies-Cherry Pectoral
and Cathartic Pills. He has concentrated
the curative virtues of our best vegetable
remedies. The result shows their origin and
their results are known through this commu-
nifty. Mark the difference to patient in the
lapse of fifty years. Then he swallowed his
bitter pill in vain now the sick man takes
his sugared pill or honied drop and soon is
we'll again. These adaptations of the scien
ces which bear upon the security or the COM
forts of human life, are after all the tangible
points of their vantage to man. Without
them it matters little how much may be dis
covered, or what we know, since it is una
vailable to our necessities and USE East
Iern Literary Review.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

The manumission of slaves in Georgia is
forbidden by statute of the commonwealth.
Persons desirous of freeing their slaves, have
heretofore been in the habit of conveying
them to Ohio, Pennsylvania, or some other
free state, and there executing the requisite
deeds. 1t has also been the practice of per-
sons desrous of liberatng their slaves after
death, to leave provision in their wills for
their conveyance to some free state and man.
omission there A bill has just passed the
Georgia senate which forbids both practices,
and dclares null and void all such posthu-
nous quests-[San. Reg.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

A HERoINE.-The last accounts from Or
egon mention the noble defence of a woman
. named Harris, whose house was attacked by
large force Of Indians. Her husband was
killed by the fire of the Indians, and Mrs
Harris aud her daughter, who also was severe
ly wounded, unhismayed by the fearful odds
against them, barred the door of their cabin
and loading and firing their guns, in sight Of
the husband and fathers weltering corpse
fought,th savages for eight hours when they
were relieved by the arrival of a friendly par
tv. She killed several Of the Indians, and
kept up such "A hot fire upon the rest as to
prevent them from approaching neal enough
TO set the cabin on fire, which they repeat
edly attempted to do.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

Six Men TO BE Hung IN ONE COUNTY
The Yazoo (MississippD Democrat says that
the circuit court of that county recently ad-
journed, after a protracted session of four
weeks. The criminal docket occupied near
ly one-half Of the term, there being large
amount of business on hand, the most Of
which was of the worst of crime. Six men,
three black and three white, were found gull
~ Of murder, and sentenced to be hung on
the 10Th of February, and one sentenced to
the penitentiary for five years. The names
of the condrmed criminals are John Cotton,
for the murder Of Smith; Jack Lynch, for
the murder of Wright; and Young G. Boy
ard, for tha murder of his wife the negroes
for the murder of their master, Theophilus
Pritchard.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

AN OLD newspaper The Oldest journal
in Holland, the HARLEM Courant, on the 9Th
inst attained the respectable age af two hum
dred years. For upwards of one hundred
years this journal has been in the uninterrup-
ted possession of the family of its present
publishers, Johannes Enschede & Co.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01
THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL.
. OF


ENGLISH BANKs.-The banking institutions
of London show larger profits than our own.
The London and Westminster bank (the
leading joint stock institution ) has recently
declared dividend equivalent to sixteen per
cent. per annum, viz: Five per cent. regular
dividend, and bonus of five per Cent. for the
half year. Capital, Gl,000,000; deposits,
G8, ,744 600; loans and securities, e. ,420,-
600. Thus the sums drawing interest are
nine times the amount of capital .'.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

THE WISCONSIN GovENoRsHIP.- A Mad
ison correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
writes that Barstow, whose seat as Gov. OF
Wisconsin is contested by Bashford, now de-
nies the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court,
claiming that he is a coordinate branch of
the State Govt, and that no power can dis
possess him of his fraudulen,ly obtained po-
siton. This claim, he announces through his
counsel. he IS prepared to maintain by the
whole mill tary Of the state, and OF the Uni
consin may become the theateEof important
events. The same authority that is about to
enforce the murderouS enactments of the Mis-
souri-Kansas legislature, will not hesitate to
impose upon the people of Wisconsin, Gov
ernor who has no shadow Of a right to the
place hes ha usurped.-[San Register.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

HOTEL PoFITs.-A suit was tried recently
against Mr.. Curtis Judson, formerly of the
New York Hotel, in that city, during which
the ia ct leaked out that he estimated one half
the profits of that hotel.at $4,000 per an
num- The profits of the month of December
were $4,000, and for the year 1855, $4,000,
when he assigned his interest to his partner,
Cranston. Judson and wife We're to remain
inmates of the hotel and receive $4,000 for
their services; and when he had arranged
matters with his private creditors, again to
become joint partner.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

THE FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE. examina-
lion and arguments in the cases at Cincin-
nrti have been concluded and commissioner
Pendery, in view of the many new points
that have arisen in the cases, and which have
not heretofore been adiudicated, has taken
until Wednesday, the 18th of March, to con-
slider the matter, at which time his views
will be given.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

INTERvENTIoN.-Dobbs says he never in
tervened but once, and that was between an
Irishman and his wife, while they were ex-
changing smoothing irons, and the following
is what he got :-one broken head, four kicks
in the corduroys, and the large end of an AK
helve. Since then he says he has been an un-
compromising conservative. We can't say
that we blame him.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

TIE BIRTH PLACE OF WAsHINGToN.-Mr.
Lewis w. Washington. of Jefferson county.
Virginia, son Of the late Hon. George C.Wash-
ington Of, Maryland, as heir Of the estate, has
rendered to the state of Virginia, through
Governor Wisa, the title to sixty acres of
land in Westmoreland county, the site of the
birth of Georg' Washington, and the house
and graves of his progenitors in America
shall cause the premises to be permanently
enclosed by an iron fence, based on stone
foundation, and shall mark the same by suit
able and modest though substantial tablets,
10 commemorate for the rising generation
those notable spots. The governor recon-
mcnds the acceptance of the gift on the terms
proposed, and says an appropriation of TWO
thousand tollras will be sufficient S. Reg.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

THE PLANET SATURN-The almanacs say
that Saturns rings will be visible all of this
year, with the aid of telescope, their south
ern surface being now turned towards the
earth. This planet will be an evening star
until June Oath. then morning star until De-
cember 3lst, then evening star until July
10th, 1857.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

" Yankee Sullivan" is basking in the sun
shine of royalty at Honolulu, Sandwich ISL
ands. He gives private lessons in the " no.
BILE art of self defence" to the royal family,
and is boon and bottle companion and body
guard to the king in bar-rooms and billiard
saloons. He has given two public exhibi-
tions TO full houses. l..s ...
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01
SOCIAL DIsoRGANIzATloN.-The Me

SOCIAL Observation-Disclosures TIC 5I0IIIITIIs
CTenn.) Appeal says:
Memphis presents fearful record Of crime
for the past year. From the recollection of
the present moment, we can call to mind
nine murders that have been committed in
this city within one year, and we think, from
present prospects, that none of the murder
ers will suffer much punishment from the
law Tor their deeds.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

There are thirteen papers in Indiana that
are in favor of Millard Fillmore for presi-
dent.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

CHEAP NEws-An Irish waiter at one OF our
city restaurants was overheard the other day
telling his companion some terrible news
from the seat of war. can where did you
get hould of the intelligence p said Pat No. 3.
In the penny paper" "Oh, then divil
a word oft I'll behave" An why shouldn't
ye behave that as we'll as any other it's gen
tleman as prents it," Because" says Pat,
"by my faith, don't think they could afford
to spake the truth for the money ""
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

UP-HILL TO AMERToA,-America is the
only country on earth that can possibly lay
claim to the natural capital OF the globe.
strated that, by wind and wave, it is down
stream from our country to all the world !;
and that all nations must ascend to reach it..
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-01

A PROFITABLE SHoT.-Buffalo IN. Y. pa
pers state that John Magood, who shot the
highway robber Lettis, on an island in Mag
ara river, last summer, has received 5000
from the government of Canada, and $500
more from the town council of Niaga
ra, as reward for Kidding the country Of
dangerous and desperate character.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08
The Democratic Party the same
 in all Localities.

We clip few resolutions adopted by demo- cratic meetings ir Illinois, to show to the south | that the same spirit of nationality is breathed 1 by the democracy in all sections, and without regard to locality. The sentiments uttered in Illinois are equally good for Arkal Sas. The democracy in all the free states, speak the same political views that their brethren do in the slave states, on national politics If this great party should be defeated bv the combination of Know Nothings and aboIit:onists, the worst danger mcnaces the pcrpetuity of our Union
 At mass meeting in Peoria county, the fol. lowing were adoptcd:
 ResolUed That, holding firmly to the prin- clples of the Nebraska Kansas law, and regard Ing It as the legitimate result of the compro- mise of 1850, we will oppose all attempts to re- store the Missouri restriction, or the repeal of any ot those compromise measures, and will main tain those laws as the fnaIity in principle and substance, of the question of slavery in the halls of Congress-
 Reso7rei That all secret political societies which make birth place or religious test a qualification for office, or which would in any way deprive any class of citizens of their equal rights and privileges now enjoyed On account of birth place or religious faith are contrary to the spirit of the constitution and are in conflict with the long established principles of our government, and therefore are deserving of the condemnation of all right thinking men,
 We quote the following from the proceedings of the meeting in Wayne county:
 Resoived, That the liberal doctrine of equal and exact justice to all men of " whatever state or persua.iou. religious or politcAl,' enuncased by IhomasJ eIierson in his first president ia inau- 9ural address, meets our cordial appreciation, as d sentiment worthy of the father of a poii- teal party, whose principles are as broad as the UnIon aud as national as the constitution
 Re'Wte3, Y hat in our opinion, Congress pos ses oniy the power over territories belonging to the United States tO make such rt guatons ;.a are needluI to the people thereof to enable them to form otalc governments; and that inc cXer- { rl~e oi any other power hy the national Ies ss- ature wouid be ustrpstiou uuwarrtntel by th, c'ESJitutlon-the iaadum ol AInelicAu IT. berty
 Rce"'fa3, That We believe Congress has no power to interfere with the loca. institutions of the several States; and that the States are the sole judges of everything appcran.ns to their ! domes1c affairs, not prohibited by the federal Constitution.
 hes>'rel That the ac. passed by the 3lL CoH.rrsa to organize the territories of Nebraska and kansnS recognizes the principle of popular sovereignty as endorsed by the national de- moeratic party, and cordially approved bv us.'
 The Know Nothing wiIl look in vain rnr . single instance of his northern brethren adopt ng solitary sentiment that does even justice to the south on the contrary, all the order north scelns to be animated by hostility to the ,nuth.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08
Difficult Surgical ODeratic,

MR. EDIToR.--llaviug witnessed, few weeks since, in this vicinity the performance of a re- markaby difficult surgical operation by Dr. Sizer, of our city, and Dr. Geo. Rentor, of Bos- ton, cannot forego the pleasure of placing the matter before the public. The subject was negro boy belonging to John Douglass, esq., living two miles east of Little Rock The case was fatty tumor of Mtgteea years' standing, duplicating the deltod muscle of the right shoulder which was fed by three arteries, one large and two small. The arteries were dispos- ed of without the use of a igature or the loss of m ounce of blood The tumor weiohed n pound and three ounces.
 This difficult operation was performed in the most scientific manner, with perfect success, in about four or five minutes, and the patient Is now well. This notice would have been writ ten at the time, but has been deferred to await the result of the operation, which has been all that could be desired.
 Dr. Renton is an estimable gentleman and an accomplished surgeon, now resident of Boston; but the writer of this indulges the hope that, ere long, he may conclude to settle amongst Us and link his destinities with Arkan- sas I A D
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08
Letter from Bradley County.

T R. II. JOHNSON, esq.,
 My business has called me from home most of the time for the last month or two, du- ring which time l have met and conversed with many citizens of different counties of south Arkansas and I have been gratified to witness the entire unanimity of sentiment which prevails in favor of Governor Conway's administration of the political affairs of our State Indeed this feeling is so universal and unqualified, that it seems to me, the individual who would either put himself, or suffer others to bring him forward, in opposition to Governor Conway must be politically insane ;and vet there are many who suppose that Gen. James Yell IS seeking this. position; and 1 wish you to re- member that Ipredict, that, should Gen. Yell even receive the nomination of the new party to which he has attached himself, he will yet fail to command the support of his party in this portion of the S.ate, in opposition to Gov. Conway.
 In regard to the sentiment prevailing upon the subject of our next candidate for seat in lHC lICocildt4'c UldlICll (I lnc | lltJtl SttcS Congress, we are not 50 happily stuated- Many suppose that the blunder committed in supersedmg Col. Warrer, while he was doing his duty in Congress, may De remedcd by con- ferr!n5 the nomination upon Col. Warren at our approaching convention, and while feel that Col. Warren deserves much from the peo- pie Of south ArkanSa5 yet can but lcmur 1t this position. One error has been committed; bat cannot see that the enactment of d ser9nd and similar one can work arcmedy, and partjcu- lAry under all the circumstances uow existing, would regret to see Col. Rust stt aside for any other man, however much might admire him. Indeed regard it IS q ue~essty resting upon those who desire the well being not only of Arkansas, but of so4tte,q i,.ie3egis 10 retain an'I support Col. Rust in his present position, at least ior one tenn more. It 5 not necessary 10 mnntjon reasons for this opinion. But lo hope, that those to whom this matter may be committed, may reflect wcu before they act. SoUTuEkN ARKANSAS.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08

THE MISSING STEAMSHIP PAcIFIc-A cor. respondent of the Boston Journal gives the fol- lowing as among his reasons for supposing that the Pacific is still safe:
 There is one fact connected with extensive field ice which should encourage those who seem to despair about the Pacific; it is, that the sea is generally smoth;this was confirmed by Capt Sampson, of the J. E. Thayer, recently arrived, after being five days surrounded by field ice and icebergs
 Agaln, taking the worst view of the case, and admitting the steamer to have foundcrcd, she was we'll provided with life boats. in sufficient number 10 have saved every soul on board They might reach port in Newfoundland. or steering south, intercept vessels bound to Flu rope.
 Above all, we have great confidence in the efficiency of Capt. Asa Edridge; he has been for more than twenty years engaged in the North Atlantic trade, he is thorough sailor, with great self-possession anl genuine Cape Cod pluck, just the master spirit for the time of danger and disaster
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08
MOSES TERRY, BRYCE NJ. STOKES, HENDERSON II. JENKINS
Withdrawal Jn lsatpSyjjte.

BatesviAe, Alh., March 31st 1856. EDITOR OF TRUE DEMocRAT,-
 Mir. John G. Wilson, of tbis county, requests me to ask you in your next issue to announce that he can be no longer Know Noth- ing.
 He says he has watched this party in it's movements long and diligently enough to be thoroughly satisfied that no sincere and whole sonled democrat can affiliate with them; and that the democrat who has attempted to work with them must know it; and of consequence if any who have joined still remain among them, they have poor discrimination or were poor democrats at the start.
 Very respectfully,
 your ob't servant,
 JNO. C. CLAIBORNE.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08

i TIE HAMPSTEAD DEMoCRAT.-Ths naDer has changed editors. Mir. Jennings retires and Messrs k;mbell & Kilgore take charge of jt as editors and propretors Mir. Jennings has been faithful and able champion in the demo- cratic cause; but we are consoled for his retire. ment from the edjtoral conduct of the paner by the zeal aud ability displayed by his sue cessorS n the good cause
 We make an extract from the salutatorv of the new editors
 | \ Q change will take place in the politics of the paper; on the contrary we shall endeavor to maintain that boldness and energy of style in advocating the principles of democracy, which have hitherto characterized the editorials of it's columns. We shall in our humble way busiv expose and vindicate the eternal principles of democracy, and shall continually point to the democratic party as the polar star of the Unions safety aud perpetuity-as the burning cloud by day." and the pillar of fire by nipht J, which shall guide us through the dangers that continually beset us as a nation. The approach ing canvass will doubtless be the most excitine, one ever witnessed by the American peonle and perhaps never, during the existence of our government, has crisis occurred which demand. ed more completely the best efforts of demo- crats. It Is from sense of this fact that we feel somewhat depressed with diffidence and lear lest the principles of the party should suf Ter under our feeble advocacy, but when we re- llect that a noble cause will flourish even in new hands, the undertaking becomes plesant and nvitino.n
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08

! MT. CRAMPToN-The Boston Advertiser of the 10th inst, says:
 We learn from an authentic source at Wash ington, that MT. Crampton forwarded to Lon don last week dispatches containing the infor. nation which Lord Palmerston said he was waiting to receive before laying before Parlia- ment the documents relating to the recruiting business Mir. Champion sends evidence of a rebuttlng character, but altogether too weak to shake the proofs of his complicity in the mat ter; and It IS thought that no doubts will re- man. even after the publication of this evi uehce, that the enlistments were carried on in 1hls country under the sanction of the British government with as much zeal as ever, after the formal instructions to the contrary; and the English Ministry will find it exceedingly diff hcult to sustain their conduct before the world
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08
nD- We arc informed hv a lettar from

(Lr We are informed by letter from Bloom field, Mo, that at a meeting of the stockholders of the Missouri division of the Cairo and Full ton railroad company, held at that place on the 11th of March last, the following gentlemen were elected directors in the company for the ensuing year:
 i ORsoN BARTLETT, $. c. KITCHEN, II. II. BEDFORD, and JOHN NJ. JOHNSON of Stoddard 1 county; ABRAM HUNTER and D. c. CLARK of Scott; A. M BEDFORD and GEoEGE WHIT COMB of Mississippi; B. T. BoYcE of New ] Madrid; D. s JENNINGS and w. VANDEvoR of BUTLER; w. H. HoRNER of DUSKLIS: and L. KETRELL, of Ripley.
 The board of directors elected Orson Bart lett president, and Ruben P. Owen, secretary.
 The writer adds, that the meeting was well attended, and every confidence manifested in their ability to built that division as soon as the lands granted by Colgress and the counties are selected and titles perfected. Efficient agents have the work in hand and it will be pushed ! forward as fast as possible. J67- R. B. Smith, sheriff of Ouachita coun- ty, is an authorized agent for the True Demo- crat
 TEMPERANCE LECTURE We have been re- quested to state that the Rev. D. Buckley will lecture on temperance al the Methodist church tonight, (Tuesday).
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08

THE INSTABILITY OF KNOW NoTH1Se1sM -The Russell (Ala.,) Recorder, in an article on the changeability of |" Amercanism," so called makes the following happy hit:
 ', II there is any virtue in political platforms, the Know Nothings will certainly find good one alter while. We have not attemnted to keepup with their platforms, for they make new one every time four or five of them get together; and we expect our friends of the Vail VIII get up book of platforms for competition to the veto messages published by the Adver- User and Gazette. We have no doubt that book embodying the platforms and resolutions of the Know Nothing, or great American par. ty, would fill many pages, and compare favora- bly-in size-with young Bible"
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08

or Our town was thrown into great excite ment on last Thursday, by the mysterious dls appearance of Mir. A. I. Amber. It Is suppos ed that he drowned himself in White riyeI just below the landing as he was hesrd in tD
 evening before his disappearance, to threaten 1, destroy himself, and his hat, cloak and stlc stIll
 were found on the bank of the river. I'D reasons which influenced him to this course conduct are not known. He was observed [ be very much intoxicated on "Wednesday nigh and 1t is very probable that he was laboriug ug der n'onsa potM BatesmNe Balance, March 70
The true Democrat., 1856-04-08
Withdrawal in PuEaSlr; Co-

The Know Nothing order will take notice that I have dissolved all connection with it. and resumed my old place in the democratic party. The order is uncongeniaI to democra- cy or the southern climate It may suit the abolitionsts, for they have made it subserve their ends; but the south should be shy of the t,oia Yankees, Sam and Sambo
 JOHN ANDERSON. Bayou Meter, March 31, 1856