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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

Those men belonging to the command oI
Colonel Schlessinger who we're taken by the
Costa Ricans and executed by them were
to perform an unwelc ONE service just before
their exit. Having been condemned 10
death, end their fate announced, the victims
were compelled to dig their own graves; and
when done, made to knee upon the margin
of the trench dug, when they were shot dead
falling readily into the pit their own hands
had dug,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

6rThe great Iowa Land Bill has receiv-
ed the signature of the President and is now
a law. The effort to reconsider the vote in
the Senate failed by five majority.
The Washington Union says that all the
public lands in the State of Iowa, excepting
small portion In its northern part, has been
withdrawn from sale in consequence of the
passage Of the railroad bill by the Senate
on Saturday last, in order to enable the So
lection to be made for the use of these roads
The effects of this measure will be to en-
hance the price of Iowa lands in the hands
of present holders, and to drive emigration
through the State into Nebraska, where
lands will soon be in market at government
prices. The rapid completion of the Iowa
roads will also hasten the settlement of Me-
braska.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
Cincinnati Market,

CINCINNATI, May 20.
Flour-200 sold at $5; 100 do extra at 5 10.
Provsion-Therc was heavy demand for Bull
Sides on Saturday. Sales to day of 10 hhds Bacor
Shoulders at 7Ic pkd; so do Sides ct S9<c kpd and
100 cts Hams Common canvassed) at loo pack
ed
sugar-The demand is quite limited, but the
ma rket is firm. Sales Of II hhds low fair at Sc
and 90 40 fair at SAc.
Molosses-sales Of 100 bbls ut Soc. Marke
buoyant.
COffee-The only sale we heard of to-day wal
90 bags at 111Sc.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
A PIeture OF ann AboIltlon Ci1r-

The systematic falsehoods, prepared in
Kansas, and circulated in the Free States
through such mediums as the New York
Tribune, are satisfactorily accounted lor in
me subJolned statement, which we find in a
late number of the Hartford (Ct.) Times:
MIR. Pease Of this city, who recently went
out to Kansas with Mr.. Lines Company,
has returned. He says that Lawrence city
presents an unfavorable appearance. There
IS no thrift, no prosperity apparent but
whlskey-poor whisky, too-is poured down
on every hand. 1t is dealt out in almost ey-
cry building. Drinking is the principal bu.
slness, and tits backed up by idiers, the peo-
pie generally waiting for aid from the East.
Sharpe's rites were offered to him, he saws,
ior ten dollars each. The price in Hartford,
where they are made is $25 and S2S. Ex-
aggerated stories are started in Lawrence e
City and sent off to keep up the excitement
at the East, and bring in more aid to support
The idlers in doing nothing except to drink
w.hlskey, circulate false reports and talk pol
ltics. Such is the state of things in Lawr-
eence, the result of unusual efforts to manu-
iacture slavery agitation with reference to
The next Presidential election"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
Mail Routes,


We found the Allensville folks, on Mon
day last, very much displeased because the
mail route from Macarthur to that place had
been discontinued. We have no doubt,
however, that it will be re-established, and
that, until some permanent arrangement
can be made, the Postmaster will see that
the mails are regularly transmitted. A route
should, by all means, be established from
Macarthur through Allensville to RatlilFs-
burgh, and back by the way of Locust Grove
and Elk Post'cflice. Post-offices are badly
needed at both Ratlfsburgh and Locust
Grove. Scores OF persons, by the present
arrangement are compelled to send from
eight to twelve miles for their letters and
papers. Post-ofiices at the above places
and tri-weekly or semi-weekly mail, on
the route mentioned would accommodate the
people in that part of the county better than
any arrangement that has heretofore exist
ed, and, we feel confident, would give gen.
eral satisfaction. The route would not be
expensive, as the whole distance is not over
thirty-fve miles, and can be easily accom-
plished in day. Let the people along the
line ofthe proposed route send up petition
to the Postmaster General, setting forth their
claims to such mail accommodations, aid we
will guaranty favorable result.
Our place is left in the same situation of
AllensHlle, the P. NJ. being compelled to hire
the transportation of the mails to and from
the Railroad station. There may be other
Offices, east of this place, in a similar situa-
tion. The completion of the Railroad to
Athens has disarranged the mail facilities
near the road by the discontinuance of the
stage lines. Some little time will be neces-
sarily required. to perfect new arrangements,
and until then we must beg those who are
temporarily deprived of their usual mails,
to"do the best they can"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

0T The American Veterinary Journal,
Edited by Geo. H. Dadd, and published by
S'N' Thompson, 81, Union street, Boston,
Mass. Such is the title Of an octave month
ly publication, sent us by the proprietors -
1t is edited with marked ability, and we
commendit most heartily to the attention of
horse dealers and stock growers generally.
Price only one dollar per annum in advance.
Address the publishers.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

A HINDoo BURGLAR.-Among a gang of
Burglars arrested in Washington city while
in the act of robbery was Washington Nay
lor, Vice President of the Second Ward
Council, and member of the District c oun-
Gil of the American party in that city, and
notorious persecut or of all who do not
submit to the. Hindoo tests Of birth and re-
ligion.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
Notice 10 Contractors.

DRoPoSALs will be received at the Mayors
= oiiee in Macarthur, on Tuesday, June 3d.
1865, at o'clock P, NJ. Of said day for furnishing
The Stone and paving all the Cutters at the cross
ings ofthe streets and alleys on Main Street, in
said town of Macarthur, that are not now paved
subject 70 the direction Of the Street Commissions
or at which time the contract for said work viii
be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The
work must be completed by the 10th day Of
July next, and payment will be made therefor on
the 10th day Of January, 1851.
]. N. HUTSON,
May 90, 1885, Street Commissioner.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
New York Market,

NEW YORK, May 90.
The Flour Market is dull to-day, with sales o.
5000 at SO 81 for Ohio.
Wheat had advanced 2S 900 bushels. Corn has
also improved; 81 900 bushels sold at 5411Sc pei
bushel for mixed.
Mess Pork is better; 800 bbls sold at $ls 75@lt
Beef is firm; 200 bbls sold Lard is unchnged; sale.
of450 barrels.
Whiskey has deClined 100 bbls sold ut 27%
cents,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
Married.

On the 18th inst, by Rev. J. Hall, Mr. DEwIrr
@. FRAzEE and Miss MARTHA JENNINGS, both Of
Clinton Township, Vinton County.
COMMUNICATED.
Long may tho happy pair live to share each
others joys and sorrows; may they bc blessed in
the things of this world, and when their mortal
coil shall have shufed of, may they then be thrice
blessed.
On Tuesday morning, May goth, by Rev. G. H.
Warren, Mr.. Jos EPH s, JERTRKs, of Portsmouth,
and Miss EMELNE Flowers, ofJackson, Ohio.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY.-Henry Clay
graphically described them when he said:-
They cry out at all times that they are loyal
10 the Union and the Constitution; yet they
preach DOCTRINES and sanction ACTS which
are UTTERLY sUBvERsIvE OF BOTH
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

OF Mr.. Herbert, M. c. from California +,
who killed the waiter Keating,at Williard's
hotel, has given the widow of the deceased a
neat house, settled upon her handsome
annuity. and provided for the education Of
her children, Mr.. Herbert, it seems, has
some goodness of heart.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
Michigan for Ruchnnan!
DETROIT. NAV %

The Democratic State Convention met to-
day, elected the following delegates 10 the
Cincinnati Convention: w. F. Story, VIM.
Hall, G.. Thurber, A. E. Campbell, Jacob
Berson, c. G. Chaifeld, Geo. w. Beck, NJ.
Is. Crofatt, and Eleazer Warner They were
instructed 10 go for Buchanan.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

As those that pull down private houses
adjoining.to the temples of the gods, prop
up such parts as are contiguous to them, SO,
in undermining bashfulness; due regard is 10
be had to adjacent modesty, good nature and
humanity.--Pluiarch,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
New ORLEANS. N

INV VhLthNo1 NIdy ~,
Messrs' Estlin and Cuddy, both merchants
of this city, foughta duel yesterday morning
at Pass Christian. Cuddy was killed and
Estlin slightly wounded.
Another Nicaragua meeting was held here
last night. The Daniel Webs ter takes a
load of recruits TO- morrow.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

CORN PLANTING.-The farmers in this
region have had to re-plant good portion of
their corn. We learn from our exchanges
that re-planting isgeneral, all over the State.
Wheat, as general thing, looks we'll
rather thin on the ground in some places
prospect of a fair crop good.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

DIR. l.. BARBER writes us that he will be
in this place on the 10th and llth of June,
which will probably be his last visit during
this season. His patients and those who
wish his professional services will take no.
tice,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

OT Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement of the Postmaster. We hope, by
the way, that we shall have a daily mail
Our place is certainly entitled toit.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

@We learn that some of the Temper
ance men of this place are making efforts
to resuscitate the Division of the Sons Of
Temperance.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
NTOTICE.-The pub

NoIiCE.1The public are hereby notified that
and board without any Just cause therefor. and
that will pay no debts Of hsreontractinc. ~
GEORGE HEPWQRTu.
April q, lsS6-n Ssz
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

GRAHAMs MAGAZINE for June, the best
number that has yet been issued, is upon
our table,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

The Washington correspondent of the
N. Y. Advertiser writes:
Some southern Wings like Mr.. Jones
of Tennessee and Mr.. Benjamin of Louis
lana think there isreally so much danger
of the election of republican, either by the
people or by the House, that they aduise the
iUhigs to go for the democratic nominee.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE for June, is
one we'll worthy of perusal. Commend us
to Arthur to "point a moral and adorn a
tale"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
LOOK HERE !!

A Ii PERSONS indebted to the undersigned
IA by note, OF by book account of over six
months standing, arc requestedto call and cancel
or settle Immediately, as we are greatly in need
Of money. SHADES & REYNOLDS.
May 2S, 1S56.-n4l6
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
1855. MAY ARRIVAL. 1856,
SECOND SPRING STOCK

T +. ToWELL, (Survivor Of Purs0ll &
O Towel, Portsmouth, o. Having Just open
cd our second stock Of Foreign and Domestic
Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Bonnets and Notions, we
invite an early call from our friends and custo-
mers.
Many styles Of foreign goods having declined
during the last few weeks, we are enabled 10 offer
such goods at very low prices.
Our stock in extent will be found as large as
any We have ever opened. As regards prices We
win be found to compare favorabiy with those OF
any other western jobbing House. Having ia
cilites for purchase Of goods on the very best
Of terms, we intend not to be undersold.
j. f.. TOWEL,
Survivor Of Pursell 81 Towel.
NAV 1S-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

There is man in the New Jersey Peni-
tentiary who has tweRty-three wives, two
OF whom he married within two hours Of
each other
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
Hoe for EngIand.

The last Steamer for Liverpool, took out
one OF H0E's Six Cylinder Presses, for the
London Times, and Six Men were sent out
TO set up, and show the Johnny Bulls how to
work it That will do.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
MAIL LETTING!

9 SEALED proposals will be received at the Post
y Office in Macarthur, until 8 o'clock P. NJ. Of
the 7.h day Of June 1856, for carrying the mail
from Macarthur to Murdock's Station, on the Ma
rietta and Cincinnati Railroad, for four years from
the first day of July next.
:, J.W. CALDWELL, p. NJ.
May 20, 1855.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
A. C. WILSO N.

GROCER AND PROVISION MERCHANT,
" BuhA 10 Street, Hamden, Ohio, would re-
that he Keeps constantly on hand a large assort-
ment Of Groceries and Provisions, which he pro-
poses 70 sell remarkably low.
lie also keeps, in connection with the above, 4
REsTAURANT, where persons can be accommo-
dated with meal at any hour, OF with anything
in the provision line that maybe called for.
"a Country produce taken in exchange for
Groceries. mayS-lyl
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

OF Among the late arrivals at the St.
Louis Hotels, is one that reads : "Ek Smith
and four wives, Salt Lake"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
CLOCKS! CLOCKS!

WTE have on hand and are to receive a largo
w assortment of cheap Clocks for sale low by
thecase. Also, fine and fancy clocks at wholesale
or retail. [may22l D. N.MURRAY g. co,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

gFThe Pittsburgh Gazette, Black Re-
PubIican) is out strongly for Governor Chase
for President
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
Notions! NOti0ns!!

nUR stock Of Notions for Jobbing is complete,
" in our Notion Room on the second story
We ask country merchants and others to call and
examine our price and assortment before purcha-
sing, as they will there find everything they want
Thmbles, Port Monies and Wallets, Buttons,
Necklaces, Japanned Ware, and in fact everything
in the notion line, at prices full as low as they can
be obtained elsewhere.
may99 D. N. MURRAY g. co.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29
Commercial Sntelliqente,
From the New York Times.
New York Cattle Market,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 2l, 1856.
BEEVES,

BEEvEs.
Beeves are sold by the estimated dead weight Of
the four quarters; tho 80 called "ffth quartern-
hide and tpllow-is not reckoned in here, as it is
in Boston and some other cities. When cattle
are weighed or estimated alive, the dead weight
100 pounds Of live weight, asmay be agreed upon.
The general rule in this market for medium cattle
is SO lbs to the lOO A lbs being allowed for the
fifth quarter and ofial
The prices to-day per 10. will average about
9}lc. First quality l0c; medium, 91I; poorest 9c
with few sales below. Nearly all between 0 and
l0c.
A M. Allerton, proprietor of the Washington
drove yards, reports the cattle in market to-day
FRO, Tho
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-29

APPOINTMENT - No
II tice is hereby given that the undersigned has
been appointed and duly qualified as Executor OF
the last will and testament Of Simon Dolan, late
Of Vinton County, deceased.
JOHN KARR.
May Is, ls56.-8t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

There is certainly something radically
wrong in the social system that suffers
such things. The villain that accomplish
ed all This ruin escapes unwhlpi OF justice,
and goes through the world seeking new
vicl,ms, while his dupe and his child are
spurned by society. and are only rescued
from death in one frightful shape to ind
il perhaps in some other form equally ter
rlblc.
There are manv sad stories of long sui
frriDg hidden in short paragraphs, and the
newspaper reporter is apt to learn IN his
professional experience that each DAY
there are scenes enacted in the great Dra-
ma of Real Life that for path"s and terror
shame the crralinns of the most success
ful writer's of fiction. 70 our thinking
the barelool woman and her child in the
sueeis, IN such a storm as tina, OF Sdtur-
dav night, realize as profound depth OF
wrctrhednrss and deslitullon as ever Dick
ems portrayed or Hood sang ol.--PhHa-
delyhia Bulletin.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
God Help the Poor.

"God help the Poor,' exrlaims Ie-
male contributor to the New York Mirror,
God hell the poor while the hoary head
ed monarch, WlnIer,Is abroad in his wrath.
binding the earth in his icy menacIes.-
Hunger may be long borne, Tor very lit
lie will suffice to keep off absolute s'a'Va-
lion and though food be scanly, C0ier Is
no, TO be Dough, up by sPecuia'ors, and
even that will 90 far toward SUSTAINING
iile. But singing, merriIess, terrific coh
The femorselc>s rvran' that will not br
apprased with hlle--fasIenlng, like WI
lure, upon BODY and soul, (fOr our corpo.
real and spiritual are TOO nearly IN sym
parhy not To be affected each by The other. }
freezing up the blood, palng The cheek,
paral> zlng the very htart-ll's appalling
Why j. it, that as men heap up treasures
on their heads, the weight must crowd
down their hearts! Why has gold such
power. not only of attraction. but ron1rsc.
uon, but contraction, cOrroSlon, eating "u'
every better feeling of me nature, Shri'f''
ling up human sympathy, ever nAfr""'ng
The orbit OF the soul Why shall the
hounles of God be The very weights that
shall al last press men down and forever
bar Them from His presence = The tan
phrlanrhropisl closes her appeal Win 'ht
following truthful remarks {:
The cost of many a fashionable ha
would prnvld rent and food for some
une, t" gladden. the inm"sl ,onl "t somt
weared, desparng mother, and her help
less children. have seen pocket hanh'
krrchleis thai would pay half year :
rent IN comfortable apartments collars
whose cost would furnish a winters pro-
visions fans equivalent ID ton OF coal ;
furs Tor witch d SIN VI house and IOr wOuIn
nor pay. But could quote I'D ufntam.
II every ladl when about 10 purchase d
dress AT twenty shl'lings per yard, would
make il TWO dollars, giving the difference
To some association. making all other ex-
pendltureS contribute a little, we Should
see no heart-srlrrlng appeals For help To
that cause, above all others. Would the
prospereG ones but look at their wealth III
The lighi of Eternity, keeping curlalnIcss
the wlndu VS. OF their souls 10 Gods light,
Iove-ward, they would not be long giving
their testimony that twas truly 'more
blessed to give than 10 receive;' and the
PRAYERS OF those who we've ready to per.
lsh" should be winged angels carrying the
lnrense Of their deeds 10 the throne OF
God. "In as much as ye have done II
unto one of the least of these, ye have
done il unto me-"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
IepotS A0ucrse lnrufn Aeuur


passing, aud remarked to them "lhe end
is no, vet" Dark came, and one of the
coldesl Nurthwesers | ever felt, came
whisling down the river. Yet despite
this. fight took place on Water street.
A man by The name of Smith was shor in
the head, (uol dead y Bancroft in The
ihlgh; two others through The legs. and
another had his arm literally crushed,
supposed 20 have been done with hatch
ct. This is SAID TO have been done in a
gambling forav. Peace was restored IN
tina, quarter when squad of men went TO
The Register Office, The Aboluon organ at
this place, took down the press and threw
il into The Missouri river. So you see
there is life and spirit here, and perhaps a
liule TOO much.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
A Lively Account.

The Warsaw (Mo.) Democrat has a
>pondent in Kansas who takes a
Icheerlul mal,er-o(-course view of rhings.
and narralrs stories of bloody fights, riots
and rnuls IN the most unctuous manRek.
We take The following extracts from his
last letter
have concluded to send yeu another
letter on The subject of Kansas affairs.
do this because there is some ialSehood
and exaggrration going the rounds Of the
papers, begin with week III kmkapno.
An Indian, shot by Thomas Word, was
said to have died on Stranger Greek from
the wound, which is not true, for was
where he should have died and lhink
would have seen or heard IT, A. g
Boyd, an attorney, and appointed Judge of
the election 10 adopt the Topeka Consli-
luton, had his law office burnt down; Or.
McComas. his o-adjntor, had his drug
store burnt down, and three shots of re-
volver at one house, Yankees | think It,
after which all appeared quiet; when IN
comes lawyer Zimmerman, The remaining
Judge. and he being a Ioquacious IRISH
man, began TO abuse the Border Riff
ans and eX,ol he "kmIgranI And Snrl-
ety. when suddenIv - trar ell one oI these
Sejl-same "bnder fhans,' with notice
IN hand which operated like magic, anal
The way Zimmerman "go;' was perfectly
refresh ng.
Next follows an account of Tie election
nos al Leavcnwur,h and the destruction
ot the Register pruning Office, in which
our Correspondent narraIes some facts MOI
yet published
Now come down 10 heavenworlh city.
and in the morning OF the 18Th inst, rhr
Ab"ItlcnlsIs aIe coming some five hum
dred III number. BY 2 O'Clock are about
The polls voting brI>kIy--a halo ior free
white State l. heard. when a grnIleman by
The name ot Dunn walked up among them
anc tod them 10 desist. The response
was ''go 10 HI you ID ruff ~ No
sooner SAID than loRg-leggcd chap from
down your way, called Shanghai, threw a
billet through The window, relieving il Of
glass and sash, ond in he wenI. FIVE or six
more following, when such scene OF run
ming has hardly been known. The baf-
lo, box is raised up by the Shanghai and
,hen regularly immersed in the Missouri
Now something must be dn1e--welI, like
the hunter whose gun snapped. they, The
Abo!iinnisls. resolve on "trving II again
in one week, al Which time the writer
would be spectator. ] was on The look
on, 70 see what could. when II was WISE
" concluded TO give II up. All appeared
ouie,-I saw a few "bnds" knew well,