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one of the doors, with pistol in each hand, and
warned them not to approach step nearer; but
the trigger was not pulled. Finally, Branson a.
greedt to surrender, -
The evening before Lawrence was entered, a
man was killed at Bransons bridge He was hail.
ed by the picket guard, refused to answer, started
to run, and was fired upon and shot In the BACK.
The same evening two of the picket guard were
out about one mile from Lawrence; they were met
by five men from the town-were asked II they
belonged to the pro-slavery party, and on answer.
ing that they did, they were fired upon, one OF
them receiving shot in the arm-the other shot
one of the assnilants in the head-and both OF
them then escaped
Governor Shannon, it was understood, would
request that 100 of the regular troops should be
stationed in Lawrence, 100 in Topeka, and lOo at
0sawatome. Sheriff Jones had some writs to
serve at Topeka, and it was reported that ABOUT
100 of the malcontents had assembled at the big
Spring to give him battle but, after the occuren-
ces at Lawrence, this will hardly be done. Al
Osawatomie, Judge Cato, of the District court
had been prevented from holding his court by
threats of violence to the Grand Jury from the
free State men, and this precautlon was deemed
necessary.
There were about three hundred citizens of
LdnichSc SIlli III oAi ~
many of them were greatly exasperated at their
leaders, because they had deserted in the hour OF
their difficulties, and they vowed that they would
no. again be found in resistance to the laws OF the
territory. Agood many were passengers on the
Star of the West, returning to the East
Up to the very hour of Sheriff Jones' entry up
on the scene they strongly proclaimed their resls'
tance to the Territorial authorities, and their va
liant determination to die at the end of their guns
before they would submit. The presumed entry
of that gentleman amongst them, However, pro-
luced wonderful change in their feelings.
It cannot be charged now that Missourans had
any hand in this, for it is certain that the whole
force on the ground was of the Territory itself,
and did not number one fourth of the Southern
citizens therein. 1t doubtless will be charged to
be another Missouri invasion, and we emphatlcally
give it the lie in advance There are large num-
bers of Missourians who sympathise with their
friends in Kansas but their sense of right as well
as of policy, prevented them from going, and they
have not done so. 1t is the bona Jfde residents OF
the Territory who have contributed to this triumph
of the laws, and it shows to all the world that
they can and will see them executed.
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INVESTIGATING CoMM1rTEE.-The st. Louis Re-
publican gives the following account of the pro-
ceedings of the Committee of Investigation:
LEAvENwoRTH, K. T., May Is.
The Kansas Investigating Committee commenced
its session at this place yesterday Reeder absent
but faithfully represented by his attornies Messrs
Howard and Sherman. They asserted that Reeder
was as contestant for a seat in Congress, exempt
from arrest! and declared if any 'ttls Territorial
COURT attempted to arrest Resder or any of the at
taches of the commission, they sOould have the Judge,
and all Vho took part in ii, arrested and sent to
Washington.
: Verify we have come upon strange times, and
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Barringer, We learn has an insurance on the hotel,
to some extent, and Mr.. Hand, on his grocery, to
the amount of $500. The dwellings Of Messrs
Vim. Johnston, Henry Gundry, and E. II. An
drews, and others, on the west side of Main street.
opposite the fire, were for long time in imminent
peril, but by great e1ertion were saved With slight
damage. The fro, it is supposed, was the result
of accident
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wild start and plunge to half-Wakening con-
scousness, which makes reality even less horrible
than the vision of doom from which he struggles
to escape. Hear the yell Of torment, then. See
how he struggles, with on unnatural strength, to
break away from his keepers, vainly seeking to
fee from the unutterable horrors in which he
floats and founders, and to which his words of
blasphemy are revolving and shocking accom-
pauiment. But no relief is possible His night
dream, unrelenting pursues him still. Surroun-
ded, above, beneath, around, with red-hot impen-
etrable walls, from which there is no outlet-the
flames in thick waves of liquid red-hot fire, heav-
ing, swelling, roaring and cracking rs they hiss
around him, in which he is tossed to and fro like
mote in air, while demons laugh and gibber and
plunge him deeper and deeper in the blazing,
boiling, seething food Of hell! Even then life
will not yet fee-consciousness not yet depart,
but the worm, more and more sensible to tor
ment, feasts on yet awhile through the dreadful
orgies "a deathless eternity opes its horrid jaws
at last to receive the VICTIM and terated shrieks
Of despair succeed each other, becoming fainter
and fainter, feebler and feebler, until exhausted
nature can contend no longer-then one prolong-
ed, shuddering, quivering conyulson, and all is
still. The night-dream is over The idol has
triumphed over its worshipper-whiskey its dread
minister But the soai2 what is its fearful doom?
Now in sober seriousness, is the picture over
wrought? Called there in professional capacity,
have stood at the bedside of the dying inebriate,
and, in my honest opinion, his words and actions,
ndelibly written upon my memery, justify me in
drawing it. Such is the right dream of the gor-
mandizer; may the great moral it teaches not be
lost upon US! ~
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of the State of Deseret, recently formed and
ratified by the people, in general convention,
at Salt Lake City, April 9th. 1t is exceed
ingly brief and plain, and says nothing about
slavery. 1t announces the free liberation of
all religions and does not refer to polygamy.
A memorial was adopted asking admission to
the Union, and Geo. Smith and John Tay-
lor were appointed delegates to present it to
Congress-
We learn that General Lane, of Ore
gan, was, yesterday, the bearer of a chal-
lenge from Hon. P. S. BROOKS, of South
Carolina, to Hon. Henry Wilson, of Massa-
chusetts. The letter of Mr. Brooks, we
learn, concludes thus: 81, therefore, hold
myself at liberty by this note to request that
you will inform me without delay where and
when outside of this district further note
will find you" Gen. Wilson replies: 81
characterized, on the floor of the Senate, the
assault upon my colleague as "brutal, muir
derous and cowardly l thought 50 then.
I think so now I have no qualifications
whatever to make in regard to those words.
I have always regarded duelling as the lin
gering relic of barbarous civilization, which
the law of the country has branded as
crime. While, therefore, 1 religlously be-
lieve in the rights of self defence in its
broadest sense, the law of my country and
the matured convictions of my whole life
alike forbid me to meet you for the purpose
indicated in your letter. - Washington
Star.
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Kansas Affairs.

JNo. L. MILLER, Secretary.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-09-11
NOTICE.

The Spiritualists of Perrysburg and vicinity
will hold meeting in Perrysburg, commencing
on Saturday, September 20, at o'clock, p. NJ,
and lasting over the Sabbath. Those who attend
from the surrounding country Oh the Sabbath,
will be here by 10 o'clock in the morning. The
friends can rely on having good meeting A
number of trance mediums will be present.
Those wishing to enjoy penecostal time, will
do well to attend. A general attendance from
distance is requested. Ample accommodations
will be made to entertain the friends. Those
wishing 10 witness spirit power will then have
an opportunity to witness spirit demonstrations
as in times of apostolic simplicity and purity.
Father Shafer, Orr, and others from Michigan.
will be present. l7w9
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EITST TETffsTEITsI

Persons laboring under this distressing malady will
hnd DR. HANcEs Epileptc Pills to be the only remedy
ever discovered for curing Epilepsy Falling Fits
These Pills possess specific action on the nervous
system and although prepared especially for the ur-
pose of curing Fits they will be found of especial BEN
eft to all persons afflicted with weak nerves or whose
nervous system has been prostrated shattered form
any cause whatever. The dyspeptc patient whose Som-
ac has lost the power of duly converting food into
life sustaining element is relieved bya single course OF
the extraordinary Pills. The gastric fluid re-aequi
its solvent power and the crude nutriment which was
load and burden to the sufferer, while his digestive
organization was parayzed and unstrung becomes
der the wholesome revolution created in the system the
basis of strength, activity, and health.
Sent to any part of the country by mail free of post
age. Address Seth s. Hance, los Baltimore street
Baltimore, Nd Price--one box, SO; two, 81; twelve
$24.
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y CAssABAR MELoN,--Mr. Geo. Powers has
presented us with genuine Cassabar Melon
The seed was sent 10 him from the Patent
Office. II is native of Asia Minor, and
when pure, is Of a delicious flavor, and may
be eaten, even by invalids, with impunity.--
In appearance it resembles small green
pumpkin. II is not as attractive in appear
ance or flavor as our muskmelon, but it is
more pleasant to the taste, and is evidently
more healthy. We should be pleased to see
this melon become more common. Mr.. Pow
ers thinks the climate and soil of this county
favorable to their cultivation.
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/ Brooks at Home.

On the arrival Of Preston s. Brooks at his
home in Columbia, S. c., the "natives" were
on hand and prepared to give him warm re-
ception. He was presented with silver pitch
er, goblet, and hickory cane. Major Ar
thur was spokesman on the part of the citi-
zens, and TO his address Mr.. Brooks replied
at considerable length. A few xtracts will
be sufficient to show the character of his
speech In reference to the assault on Sum-
ner, he says:
at was the spirit which actuated him 10 do
the deed, more than the deed ITSELF which
deserved their commendation. 1t was a iced
which was the result of high sense of duty,
and any man who held his honor above re-
proach would have acted, under similar cir
cumstsnces, precicely as he did
"An ordinary castigation was nothing to
excite apeople as had this act Of his excited
the North. Aboltionists, seeking excuses for
! their vile slanders, had made it pretext for
pore fanaticism. 1t was curious that the
castigation of Black Republican should be
! gerso extraordinary an excitement. But
they had used this act-executcd under the
highest sense of duty-as an instrument to
kindle more fires of fanaticism. Their motive
Yves political power they wished to enjoy the
patronage and the emoluments Of G overnment.
/, Livery foot of the way from Washington
to- this city he had met with kindnt ss from
the people of the South, and it gratifed him
to believe that were he 10 travel to the ex-
tremest verge of the South, he should meet
with the same hearty welcome as he had ex-
perienced here and elsewhere.
=" He would not say there was no honor or
moral courage at the North ; he knew there
were some men OF as true courage at the
North as elswhere. But whath wished to say
was, that the moral tone of mind which would
lead a man to become Black Republican
would make him incapable OF courage and
would involve loss of all honor and NOR
al principle whatever"
Then he has something 10 say about the
army bill. Hear him: ....
He rather wished the army Appreciation
bill would pass, because it would effect the
removal of the United States soldiers from
Kansas. and leave the people of the south free
to go there and cut tho throats of Lane a1d
his abolition comrads. We know the Black
RepublicM platform it is our duty either to
couuteracf Them or to meet them boldly, face
to face, and battle for our rights"
Here is what Brooks will do if he can when
Fremont is inaugerated Pres dent:
On the second Monday in November
next the great question would be decided
For his part, if Fremont, the traitor to his
section, should be successful, it was his delb-
crate opinion that on the fourth of march
next the people of the South should rise in
their might, march to Washington, and
stize the archives and the treasury ofthe Gov
eminent. We should anticipate them, and
force them to attack US. ="
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ANNolINrENl lNES.

Mr.. EpiroR .--Please say to the voters Of Wood
county that will be an independent candidate for
sheriff of Wood county tho ensuing October cleo
ton GEORGE 5. McNNlEhli
Mr. HIooINs ;--Plenso announce my name as indie
pendent candidate for Sheriff OF Wood county, Ollie
.... L. LOCK.
Mr.. EDIToR :--Please announce the name Of III
RAM DAVIS as an independent candidate for Sur
veyor, and oblige MANY VOTERS.
Mr. EplToR;-pIease announce the name OF JAMES
McCRORY OF Portngeyille, Wood county, as nm inda-
pendent candidate for the Office of county Sheriff at the
coming October election. and oblige
MANY FRIENDS.
Mn. HidGISs please announce the name oil T. u.
Frisbie of Freeport, Wood county as an lndePen-
dent Candidate for the office OF County Recorder and
oblige MANY FRIENDS
The Last is Always the Best.
Mr. EDIroR:-Pease announce the name OF IL
LIAM EWING. of tho independent State. as an lnde-
pendent Candidate for Sheriff. and by so doing you
will obgo MANY NolLhS.
BowL1vG GREEN, Sept II, 1856
EptToR OF JoURNAL Dear Sir, you Will please
withdraw my name Independent candidate for sher-
in. and oblge yours truly GEORGE d. FLACK.
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FEVER and AGUE cured without using Quiuine
Arsenic Mercury, Opium, any of the poisonous
drugs or dangerous compounds generally resorted
by sufferers from this long drawn most affecting and
annoying of all Diseases by resorting to Carers Span
sh Mixture, which contains of the above delete
Tious substances, but eectualy and fully by
ing specifically on the Liver and Skin. purifying the
Blood and expeling the remains of old medicines with
which the system has been clogged opening the pores
OF the oody and allowing nature TO assist itself in
breaking up the disease and recuperang its energies
Bee the cure OF John Longdon, ofNa he had a fixed
and chronic Ague and Fever; chills twice a day for
three years Nothing permanently cured him until he
tried Carriers Spanish Mixture 8 bottles of which
perfectly restored him to health nor has he had a
chill since. lie is only one out OF thousand who has
experienced the life renewing effects of this valuable
purifier of the blood.
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SHOOTING THlEvEs.-On Thursday night,
the eth ult., Mr.. Justice Dunell, a
wealthy farmer residing near Sharpsburg,
Hamilton county, discovered some burglars
in his house, whereupon be fred at one OF
them, who fell, exclaiming, ooh my God,
I'm killed" On going TO the window, Mr.
D. discovered two men carrying the third ia
the road where two buggies were in waiting,
which they entered and started for Cincin-
natl in great haste. The next morning a man,
shot through the heart, was discovered lying
by the wayside near Walnut IIilI, evidently
the person shot by Mr.. D.
A few nights after this tranacion, Mr. Nc
L. in, residing on Front street, Gin, shot a
man while attempting 10 bre ak into his Louse.
He was severely wounded.
Three M have recently been seen prowl-
ing about in the vicinity OF Waterville, Lu-
cas- county, awaiting an opportunity to steal
horses. They would meet nights in Esq.
Van Fleets clearing and roast com. On
Sunday night the 3oth ult Mr.. Van Fleets
hired man took a shot gun and stationed him
self near a burning pile of logs, where he
had remained but few moments when three
men made their appearance. 1t appeared
from their conversation tlat one Of them W as
to have taken horse the night previous, but
| from some cause he did not succeed He
then told his companions how they could
manage TO get iorse that night, This sat
is fed the man in the corn that all was not
right and he fred at one of The m, " hen they
took to the woods. While running he heard
one Of the men ask another if he was hit
The reply was Eyes, my shoulder is all shot
to pieces" The next morning the men were
traced short dis ance into the woods by blood,
but as yet no fsrher discoveries have been
made
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HUNTSVILLE. N. c., Nov. ], 1856.
Dr. c. NJ. JGckson--Dear Si--Anow me to express
TO you my sincere thanks for your discovery of med
icne, which, say the least of it, has effected cure
that all other medicines that have taken have entire
ly failed to do. "Hoohand's German Bitters" have
cured me of the most stubborn and aggravated of
the Piles that perhaps fell to the lot of man. Nv
case is not stranger to this community. as am well
known In this and the surrounding and
say recovery has astonished all my friends and
relations. had tried everything Recommended and
nothing did me Any good until prevailed upon to
try the Bitters You liberty TO make any use of
this communication, for the benefit of the afflicted as
you may think proper.
Truly Yours WM j. ATWOOD
See Advertisement,
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-09-11

DEFIANCE, Sept. 9th, 1856, IL o'clock, A. NJ
The convention was called to order by the
election of w. o. Ensign, of Defiance, prcsi.
dent, and Asher Cook, of Wood secretary, and
A. Spencer, of Williams, assistent secretary.
On motion, there was committee appointed
on resolutions, one on,r rules, and one on perma
nent organization. -
The convention then took a recess until "A
o'clock P. NJ. ........ .. .......A ....rs."
% "a O'Clock, r. NJ.
The convention met pursuant to adjournment
The committee on permanent Organization re.
ported J. NJ, Ashley, o Lucas, president, and
Asher Cook, OF Wood aud A Spencer, of Win,
iams secretaries. ...
Report was adopted.
The committee on rules made their report
which was adopted.
On motion oi A. S. Latty, the rules were sus
pended, and Hon. Richard Mott declared unari.
imously nominated for Congress in this district
And on a similar motion, William Taylor, o
Hancock, was nominated for Presidential Elec-
tor for this Congressional district.
The committee on resolutions reported the
following, which were unanimously adopted
ResolOed, That we heartily approve of the
platform of principles adopted by the national
Republican convention a Philadelphia in June
| last.
RESOLVED, That in the persons of John C. Ere
mont and William l.. Dayton we recognize true
and faithful exponents Of the principles embod.
led in said platform, and that we will use our
best endeavors for their election.
ResoLued, That we cheerfully and heartily en-
lOrSA the ariipn of tho Hon Richarl O,r
able and faithful representative in Congress, and
all the leading party issues passed upon by the
House of Representatives.
RESOLVED, That we regard slavery as an odious
and sectional institution, and freedom as nation
al and that it should be the settled policy of the
general government not to interfere with slavery
where, by virtue of state laws, it exists, but we
will inaexibly oppose its extension over free
territories
Rcsolued, That we regard the constitution of
the United States as the great charter of liberty,
and by strict adherence to its principles, the
union of our states will be preserved and harmo-
ny prevail.
The following resolution was offered by Hon.
James Myers, and unanimously adopted:
Resolusd, "That." in the words of James Mad
ison, we hold that the House of Representa-.
tives can not only refuse, but they alone can
propose supplies for the suppor; of government, "
and that this power over the purse may in fact
be regarded as the most complete and effectual
weapon with which any constitution can arm
the immediate representatives. of the people for
obtaining a redress of every grievance and for
carrying into effect every just and salutary meas
uTe." :
J, NJ. ASHLEY, President.
A A'Fan Sprscpe' @G9k' Ssccretories. ..
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When Machaon, the Greek Physician was
slain, Homer said of him, "agood Physician
is worth as much as whole army" Then
a good medicine like ArRE's CATHARrIc
PILLS, is worth great deal more, because it
cures as well, works wider, and lasts longer.
The circle of the best Physicians labor must
be narrow, while such remedy is available
to all-csn be had by evory body, and is
worth having. .E ....
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Es- The Republicans held convention in
Van Vert on the Cd inst, and the number in
attendance was estimated at from 5000 to
1000. Two hundred and thirteen voters from
one township marched together in The process
sion. The assembled multitude was addressed
by Hon. James Myers, James S. Heart, of
Piqua, E. P. Basset. of Toledo, and Hon.
Mr.. Gable, formerly democratic. member of
Of Congress and editor Of the Sandusky Mr.
TOr. .H.I|
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perrysburg Prices current.

Wheat $lOO@l1o; Flour. s50o@G.ioi Rye
60n5G; Corn, 2SM3i Oats 22d2s; Potatoes, 30 CLi5;
Butter 1O012; Eggs s@l0; Apples dried 5 .25@ l5O'
Peaches, dried, Sl.25@2.50; Beans, $ljo@2oQ;
Feathers, 31Ql44; Fresh Pork 5nG Beef, iQj; Tai
low, 1O012; Lard, ,1OGl2; Wool, ,2jW35i Hay, $500
Cti0.0o; Wood, $l.5oG2.oO; Salt s2.oo925o; On
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VnlnnbIe FarIn fnr SaIe.

VtIE offer for sale, on yerv reasonable terms ri yer
w tract SO, containing 1919 acres; river tract So
containing 1856 acres, and the west half of south west
quarter of section IA, in town g. us R. containing so
acres, all in Wood county. All this land lies IN body
within about miles OF PerrysbuTg The farm is well
watered, and has upon it fine orchard andoveI 200
acres Of wePimProved land, the greater par of which
is bottom land Of The very best quality For terms
1uire If NrIhaIy & Donox
Nov, L., lsJJ.--27u
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GREAT INDUCEMENTS.

THE Austin Fowler farm, mile west of Bowling
i Green, containing sixty ucsss partially improved
dry, aud well adapted for raising grain;
Also. The Barkheimer farm, in Liberty township
John McNahRn containing 200 acres 40 Of which
vRtion, good yonng orchard and all in Rrst rate To-
cation for stock raising; rr.... .. ....s
Also, los prairie and 95 acres Of timber land
adjoining the farm of Joseph Mitchell in Liberty town
ship, well located roads and possessing Rdysnts
ges rarely to be met with, will be sold bargain
Apply TO l.. II. CAss Portage.
July a, 1861
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WoRrH TmSkiNG AuorT-Three. .fourths
of the "big guns " now on the stump in The
Nor;h for Buchanan, and Line tcnths of those
inspiring the people with enthusiasm for
Fillmore" are from the southern states.
They can come among us ard belch forth
their southern principles, but northern man
dare not go among them without first bow
ing to Baal. s..
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EY- The court house was well filled on
Friday night last to listen to an address from
J. r. Williams, Esq, the able editor of the
Toledo Blade. Mr.. W: had been speaking but
about thirty minutes when the alarm of fire
was given, and the audience was broken up.
All present were pleased with the speaker,
and his familiarity with political facts enable
him TO see through the plans of political wire
workers and expose their corruption. All
present regretted their inability to hear the
speaker through. a'i .H Hn-r ...