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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-02-13
MINISTER TO L

Hon. GEORGE NJ. DALLAS. of Phfa-
delphia, has been appointed to succeed
Mr.. BUCHANAN, as Minister to England,
and his appointment has been confirmed
by the Senate. Mr.. DALLAS, it is un-
derstood, has received instructions to
insist on our construction of the CLAY
TON and BULwER treaty, and England
will have to back out from her present
position or the harmony which now ex-
lists between the two countries will at
met be broken up. The appointment
of Mr.. DALLAS makes the number of
Democratic candidates for the PresideR-
cy one less. Some suppose that Mr..
DALLAS influence will now be thrown
in favor of the denomination of Mr..
PIERCE. We doubt it. We regard
this movement as only furthering the
chances of Mr.. BUCHANAN, who will now,
in all human probability, carry his W
State unanimously.
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GUTTA PERCHA PENS.

Mr.. f. D. WHITE, Agent for these
celebrated pens, made a flying visit to
u place a few days since, and left a
box of his excellent pens with a few of
our citizens, and all, so far as we have
heard, regard them as superior to any
now in use in our village. Those who
doubt u judgment in regard to the
merits of these pens, can have their
scepticism removed by calling at NJ Of
fee and getting a few free of charge.
AS for o%urself, evor since we have had
these pens, we find ourself possessed of
as decided a penchamt for writing, as
Sir Isaac NEWTON had for star-gazipg
and mathematical distractions.
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THE TIMES VS.. HI PLATFORM
AND OURSELE.

Our reply to our neighbor in regard
to the State Platform, don't seem to
suit him at all. He seems to be sur
prised that we should hold to the doc
trine that "Slavery is the creature OF
positive law and cannot exist without
it." We assure him that such is not
only our opinion, but also the opinion
of every other Democrat within the cir
Gle of our acquaintance in this county.
Furthermore, that there is nothing in
the State Platform as last published by
us, inconsistent q0ith that doctrine. The
resolutions as last published by US, we
are assured by delegates who were pres
ent and voted for the resolutions in
Convention, are the same that were ac-
tually passed. The resolutions as revised
are in no wise inconsistent with those
frst published.
Our neighbor also makes the Wholesale
assertion that this doctrine wiz
that Slavery is the creature of positive
law and cannot exist without it-ehas
been opposed by the Democracy,
and that party now claims that Slaves
may be held in Kansas" Now we fat
ly contradict both of our neighbours as
sertions, and challenge him for the proof.
don want an extract from the speech
some southern ~fre-eater, for whose
opinions no body is irresponsible, or some
obscure County convention. Show US in
any of the National platforms of the
or in those of our W State or
County any declaration sustaining either
of your assertions, neighbor, and we will
the point. Come, out with it.
Produce the proof, Or back square out
and acknowledge that you were only in
dulging in that universal habit of fusion
cditors-lying when it becomes neces-
sary to make a point,
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FIREmEN;s FESTIVAL.

We had the pleasure of attending the
splendid Festival gotten up by our en-
terprising Firemen last evening. The
supper prepared by "mine host" of the
Miller House was all that could be de-
sired, and fully sustained his former
good reputation in that line. Gus
the whole-souled landlord, at the Samp-
sci House, threw open his large and we'll
furnished parlors and ball room for the
accommodation of the crowd, wien all
except a few of the old folks" joined
in tripping it not helight fantastic toe ;
until near morning. The crowd was
much larger than was exr ected-oyer
two hundred. we think, sat down to sup
per. The arrangements were good, the
supper was better, and every body ap-
peared to feel "frst best.n We hope
our gallant Firemen were fully reward
ed for their trouble-if not, they should
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THE PRESIDENCY.
The New York Atlas, of a recent date

The New York AtLas, of a recent date,
says:
The signs of the times indicate that
James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania, will
be the nominee of the Cincinnati Con-
vention, and the distinguished men of
the party in all sections of the Union,
manifest a disposition to 60 in for him
from the start. It is doubtful if any
other candidate will be presented to the
convention. If Mr.. Buchanan is, by
common consent, to be the Democratic
candidate for the Presidency-and that
is the way things look at the present
time-there will be no further differ
cnce between the Hards and Softs of
this State. Both factions will be re-
garded as regular by the National De-
mocracy-both will approve of the reso-
lutions which may be adopted-and both
will support one ticket for the Presiden-
cy."
We presume the atlas "speaks from
the book" when it says that Mr.. b.
cHANAN can unite the two sections of
the Democracy of the Empire State.
We think the same can be said of Ohio,
and, indeed. of the whole Union. No
man in the Union would be more accep-
table to US, and also, to a large portion
of the Democracy of this County. We
have been informed by a gentleman
whose word is strictly reliable, that both
the Delegates from this District are for
Mr.. BUCHANAN. We hope such is the
fact. With such a Statesman as JAMES
BUCHANAN for their standard bearer,
the Democracy can sweep the country
like a whirlwind.
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to " hoodwink the true Republicans of
this County and, as one Of the mem
bers of the Republican party, I desire
to say to such men as these, as n Of
old said, "thy ways " hereafter. are
not as my ways"
Furthermore: This proscriptive Or
der have divorced themselves from our
Republican party, in their recent Con
vention, by repudiating the Cleveland
Platform thereby endorsing the 18th
section of the Philadelphia Platform,
which is thoroughly p~ro.szaUery. Re-
publicans of Ashland County, what
think you of this game of duplicity?
Again: We notice that the Commit
tee on the State of the Order,n Of
which Mr.. ALLISON was a member, rec
commended, in future, that none but
members of the Order be supported foI
all ofices-County, State and National
Foreign Republicans, what think you Of
this?
Let others think as they please, I
for one, will never consent to be thus
huckstered by politicians of this species
Neither will I be found in the Repub
lican ranks of Ashland County. hereaf
ter, if men of such doubtful p%olitica
honesty are put forward as the "heat
and front of the Republican party O
Ashland County. Ifsuch men are the
true Republicans Of this County, I, as
we'll as many others. feel like exclaim
ing, " a US from our friends
REPUBLICAN,.
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OO-N ~
We have received a private note from
a friend in Mansfield, who informs US
that Mrs. L. L. DEMING, of New York
City, will visit Ashland some time this
week, probably Thursday evening,) for
the purpose of giving one of her popu-
lar concerts. We notice by our exchan-
ges that she has been visiting our sister
towns, and they universally speak in the
highest terms of her as a singer. She
is said to sing some of Madame Son.
TAGS and JENNY LIMBS most difficult
pieces with fine effect. We annex the
following very complimentary notice of
her concert in Cleveland, from the
PlaandeaLcr
"There were over fourteen hundred
people at the Melodeon last night. Mrs.
Deming achieved a great triumph. She
was entirely successful in every piece,
some of which have never before been
attempted by an American singer. Her
Casta Diva was executed with all the
sweetness of Madame Sontag, force and
compass of Jenny Lind, and with much
better grace than either. The pieces
she sang in English were %applauded to
the very echo"
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[For the Ashland Union.l

Nh. EDITOR: Within the last two
months the old adage has been truly
verified, that 3" every day there is some
thing new" Notwithstanding the eter-
nal cry about Kansas, by our opponents,
one thing should have a special place in
the minds of all who are opposed to the
proscriptive Order of Know Nothings.
I refer to the State Convention recent
ly held in Columbus, which was attend
ed by WIN. B. ALLISON, WIN. B. McCAR-
TY, and others, from Ashland. Mr..
ALLIaoN was selected as the Delegate
from this Congressional District, to rep
resent the Supreme Order of the
Star Spangled Banner" in the Nation
al Council at Philadelphia. This he
has a right to do, if he desires, and we
presume he does, judging from his edu
cation and known instincts against all
Foreigners. But we think we not only
have a right to allude to him on &C.
count of his position as a Delegate, but
because he claims to be a great anti
slavery Republican. How can a Knoro
Nothing be a Republican It is per-
fectly inconsistent. Many Foreigners
are the " head and front : Of this party,
but they have not-neither can they ev-
err have-any proclivities for Know
Nothingism. I allude to this, Mr.. Ed
itor, more on account Of the game of du-
plicity this gentleman has attempted to
play, than anything else. 1t is a game
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EEA At a democratic meeting held
in Brownsville, Texas, a few days ago,
Hon. r. KINesBuRY, an old-Iine Wing
from the beginning, made an able ad.
dress in opposition to the Know Moth
ing movement, and announced his adhe-
sion to the Democracy. Men who have
been old-line Wings from the beginning
will denounce Know Nothingism and
Back Republicanism, and act with the
Democracy in the future. The pros
poets of the Democratic party become
brighter day by day. Lot the "old
Guard " stand firm.
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ASHLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY.

We call attention to the advertisement
of this company, which will be found in
another column. This company is now
SO we'll esta blished, and do business on
a plan so much superior to any other
company in this State, that mons need
have any fears of insuring with it. In
this community every body makes it a
point to first attempt to insure in the
ASHLAND Mutual, before applying else
where. They have promptly paid all
their honest losses, and have a large
amount in the Treasury to meet any
others they may sustain.
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HArEsv1L1n BRASS BAND.

The members of this Band paid our
town a brief visit last week, and enter
tanned our citizens with a few of their
choicest pieces of music. Although or
ganized only about six months, they
play some pieces very well, and promise
to become quite an acquisition to the
County. We hope the members will
continue to practice constantly, as their
services will undoubtedly be often need
ed next Fall. ~
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New Arrangement.

THE HACK FOR MAIL AND PAssEN.
i gers will leave the Samrsel House, in
Ashland. on Tuesdays Thursdays and Satur-
days at IL O'Clock, An, arriving in Wooter
in tins for the afternoon train east.
Returning, leaves Wooster Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays at 81 A, NJ.
q,
The Mansfield Hack will leave the S4mpsel
House every morning, tSundays excelted1 at
7o'clock A. NJ, arriving at Munstield in time
for Cars going south and west.
Re turning. leaves the North American at
O'Clock P. NJ.
A. W. MELSHETMER, Act at Ashland.
E. NJ. DENNISON, r. +" Mansfield.
G.. W. ALTHOUSE, Wooster.
October "a, 1855. 22-6w
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rI. B. prrERsor. of Philadel-

E T. B. Peterson, of Philadel.
phia, viii please accept our thanks for
q full set of DICKENS Works, aud other
cheap publications. Mr.. PErERsoS's
publications are all very popular, and
our booksellers would do we'll to turn
their attention to the advantageous off.
srs he makes in the cheap publication
trade. See advertisement of DICKENS
Works in another column.
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:. UNDER WHICH KING y, sc.

In our issue of week before last, OUT
readers will reccollect, we called upon
our neigbor, of the Times to declare
himself upon the subject of Know Moth
ingism. We demanded a fair and ex.
plicit answer. The following is his re.
ply directly to our interrogatory
We are not noaO, nor 1oere aoe ever,
a member Of the Secret Order Of KnOu
Nothings."
This. he says, Ct answers our neigh
Dor explicitly, and we hope satisfactori-
ly." Now, we. beg leave to say to our
neighbor that such an answer is neither
+" enpzacit nor is it satisfactory" to
US. We do not care a fig whether our
neighbor ever belonged to the Order or
not. What we wish to know, and what
his readers and we, as a party jour-
n~alist, have a right to know, is, whether
he is in favor of the principles of the Or
der as laid down in their Platform, or not.
1t was impossible that our neighbor
could have mistaken our meaning. He
is either in tavor of the principles of the
Order, and by his silence is seeking to
aid their dissemination, or he is opposed
to the Order and its principles, but has
not the hardihood to aUo10 his oppoSa-
tionl I" He that is not for US, is against
u.s." Once more we ask our neighbor,
are you in favor or opposed to the prin-
ciplcs of the Know Nothing organiza-
ton?
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ESWe perceive our neighbor has
adopted the tactics of his "illustrious
predecessor I" and intends to dodge the
responsibility on all delicate questions.
We asked him for his opinion on the
subject Of Know Nothingism, and for
an answer he " swears by his beard "
thatshe never has been a member of the
Order. Instead of touching the Presi-
dents Message on Kansas affairs, he
turns that over to the delicate care of
q full grown w~ool-picker, who halls from
the cock-loft of the Ashland Wooden
Factory. Instead of replying to our ar
ticle as to who was responsible for the
long delay in electipg a Speaker of the
House, be invokes the aid of old " Uncle
Ben who complacently pats his huge
person, and exclaims, shold my coat,
while 1 stick South Carolina at the
youngster." This may be all right in
the eyes of our neighbor. Certain it is,
we shall not complain of whatever course
he may see fit to pursue towards US.
But We respectfully suggest that if the
leaders have voted he mast have guar
dams over him, he select some one who
smells a little sweeter than our friend
the wool picker, o one whose reputa-
tion for honesty is above that of Rail
Road Directors generally. Poor Tray
was a good dog, you know, neighbor,
but he was badly used on account of the
company he kept
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"KHow NoTHfNcIsM.-As Bro. LOCKE
has thus far failed to give us his view;
onaKnoW Nothingism, we should be hap
Ply to hear from him on that subject
Now, neighbor, no dodgiDg-let's have
a fair and unequivocal answer. An
open confession is good for the soul,
you know.n-AShdand Unioa.
3 90 Call me cousin, but cozen me not, If our
tueighbor would imply that we sympathize in
the least with him In his doctrine of Slave
~ propagandisn, he should choose some 9TH
er handle for our name. but if he simply
means that we are his BROTHER as a member OF
the human family, then the title il correct for
Z our country Is the wide, wide world, and our
eountrymen mankind .'"-TMEs.
Our neighbor was evidently out of
xhumor when he penned the above. We
are sorry that be should for q moment
entertain the idea that by the " handler
which We attached to his name, we de-
sired any political fellowship with Linn.
We assure him We meant no such thing.
When We choose political associates, we
always pay some attention to color.
What he means BY our doctrine OF
Slavery propagandism,"R BE can't for
the life of US tell. We are opposed to
Slavery in every shape, and we particu-
larry sympathize with Know1Nothing,
Oath-bound slave, or with an editor
Who is 50 unfortunate as to entertain
epioions he dare not declare.
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tx Advertisements to insure an in
s~ertion, should be handed to US as ear
" as Monday evening. Legal men
generally, q viii please take notice and
govern themselves accordingly"
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NOTICE.

Isaac Stickler will take notice that an Order
of Attachment was issued against him, at the
suit of T. W, Barley, ON the 25tr day of De
cember. 1855, by William Millington. Justice
of the Peace of Ashland county, for the sum of
$685.. T. W. hartley.
January 15, 1856. 3w34
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NOTICE.

NOTICE Is he,eby given TO the Members of
IN the Ashland Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany, that there will be a meeting held in the
Office of the Company, in Ashland, on Monday,
March Sd. 1856, between. the hours of ten
o'cluck A. M. and u o'clock NJ, for the cleo
ton of nine Directors, of said Company, for
the ensuing year. L.. j. SPRENGLE, Sec'y.
Feb 6, 1856. 3w37
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LAWRENCE Cry, X I.
January 2Ist, 50.

To has EaceHe1acy, tie Gorc1nor q
Ohio:
SIR: We have authentic information
that an Overwhelming force of the citi-
izcns of Missouri are organizing upon
our border, amply supplied with artil-
lery, for the avowed purpose e~finvading
our MISUNDERSTANDING u towns
and butchering our u~nofending Free
State citizens.
w hope to be able to-hold out until
assistance can reach US. We respectful
ly request, on behalf of the citizens of
Kansas, that such steps may be taken
by the people of the States as humani-
ty suggests to prevent the successful
carrying out of so inhuman an outrage.
Respectfully, J.. H. LANE.
Chairman Elk. Com. K. T.
G. ROBINSON,
Governor elect of Kansas.
GEO. DEITZLER.
Secretary.
A motion was made that the Message
be laid upon the table and printed.
Mr.. Sawyer rose to express his aston
ishment and regret that the Gov. of
Ohio should, to The neglect of other
great and all important questions con-
corning the domestic interests of u
own State, thrust into our faces such in
hammatory Abolition doctrines and rec
concentrations as are contained in his
Message. He claimed that the Govern
or was, by this very act, interfering
with the rights of the people Of Kansas,
who ought to be able, and were able, to
manage their W business, and enceur-
aging the very state of things which he
pretcnds to deplorc. He had heard the
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-ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

HENRY BOWMAN will take notice that
Ii an order of Attachment was this day IS
sued agrinst hun, at the suit of T. O.Bushnell.
for the sum of 1904, by W. b. McCarty aJus-
tice of the Peace of Montgomery township,
Ashland county, Ohio
1T. c. BUSHNELL.
February 4, 1856, 3w36
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% See advertisements of R. Q
Beer, Bookseller and stationer, in an
other column.
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Attachment Notice.

Kenny &, Porter Before w. B. McCarty, a
VS.. Justice of the Peace of Mont
George Hardiker. } gomery TP,, Ashland CO., o.
ON the 18th day of January. a. 1856, saidJus-
tice issued an Order OF attachment in the
above action, for tho sum of one hun dred and
twenty-fve dollars. KENNY &
Ashland, Jan %, 1856. SWISS
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MARY sTEvENsoN,s ESTATE.
NOTICE is hereby eivensthat the suhseri-
N Der has been appointed and qualified as
administrator on the estate of Mary Stevenson,
late Of Ashland County. Ohio. deceased
ANDREW STEVENSON.
Feb. IL, 1856. 3w37
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THIS well and fayoFably known Company
i continues tosinsure the safer classes Of
property ON the most reasonable terms. Based
upon firm foundation, the capital increases
with its liability Its risks are limited TO 1000
dollars, and the business of the Company con.
fined to Ohio.
Citizens of Ashland and adjoining Counties,
patronize your own institutions, This Com-
pany presents superior inducements to Farm
ers by way of insuring their bropefty. Call
at the Office and GET a pamphlets explaihing
the system upon which this Company Is based.
ILLUSTRATIONS. Mz
EAST SPRINGFIELD, jefferson Co, OIL
May 2nd, 1855.
To The Treasurer of the Ashland Mutual ms.
Co.-Dear Sir: Accept my thanks for the
prompt payment of my loss on my store and
dwelling house in ten days after the FIRE, of
$4,000. Such Companies deserve the conf
dence of the public, and I cheerfully recon
mend your Company to all in need Of nsu-
rance. Respectfully, 90 s14
SAMUEL LINDSEY.
NASHVILLE, Holmes Co, o.. Jan. 10, 1856
To the Treasurero of the Ashland Mutual ms.
Co.: l am in receipt of a Draft for the amount
of my loss in the destruction of my dwelling
house, by fire, a few weeks aro- Accept my
sincere thanks for the prompt payment Of the
loss, and my best wishes for4he success otyour
Company. Truly Yours. -.
- JESSE HARRIS.
Apply for insurance to L. JEFF SPRESGIEs
at the Office ofthe Company, and to the agents
in the principal towns In Ohio.
Ashland. Feb. - 1855. Silly
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ASHLAND;
wednesday Morning, Feb. 10, 1856.
Democratic Presidential Electors.



SENATORIAL ELECTORS
WILLIAM KENYON. Jr. of Belmont.
ALEXANDER p. MILLER, OF ButIer
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTORS.
lst- Sheldon I. kellogg, of Hamilton.
I'd. Henry F. Sedan, of Hamilton.
Sd. David Clark, of Montgomery.
4th- j. b. Thomas, of Darke.
5th. Edward Foster, of Williams.
9th. Michael II. Davis, of Clermont.
It'll William Crossen, of Warren.
Sh William Kebshner, of Clark.
9th- George E. Seena, Of Seneca.
10th. Levi DUNCAN, of
Ilth. Alfred McVeigh, of Fairfield.
18th. Jacob Sigh, of franklin.
18th. John Tiff. of Huron.
18th. John G. Myers, of Ashland.
18th. Joseph Burns, of Coshocton.
18th. james II. Gaylord, of Morgan.
18th. BENJAMIN P. Spriggs, ofNoble.
18th. AIphonso Hart, of Portage.
18th. Henry II. Dodge, of Cuyahoga.
Goth. GeorgeG G. Gillett, of Ashtabula.
2lst. George Cook. Of Harrison.
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET FOR 1856
For Judge of the supreme Court
RUFUS p. RANNEY,
or 1RpARuLL COUNTY.
r. For Member OF the Board of Public Work,
WAYNE GRISWOLD,
or rfexAwAr COUNTY.
For Stats Commissioner OF Common Schools.
II. H. BARNEY,
OF HAMILTON COUNTY.