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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22


tay-" JONAS" saw certain individual, on
certain windy day, last week, have very lol
and doubtful chase after certain hat wherein
on, the aforesaid "JOnas" did then perpetrate
following malicious "pome;"
Tom Johnson and his Hat.
81 saw him but a moment,
Methinks see him. still,
His coat behind him streaming,
As he went down the hill
Each hair was horizontal
Like 'porcupinap quill.
The mark of desperation
Was written on his brow
He came upon his flying hat,
His body made bow,
His hand stretch'd forth to catehit,
But missed its marx, trow.
saw the hat fly faster,
Saw Tom increase his pace,
With the flowing perspiration
And dirt upon his face;
And wondered while thus gazing,
If he would win the race.
On, on the wind blew harder,
And Tom blew harder, too,
And his coat blew out the wilder,
And sweat ran in his shoe;
And thus they went on blowing,
Till blow'd out of my view.
About some six hours after
Notseyen to exceed
Tom, coatless, hatless, shoeless,
Came back in breathless speed;
"Give me shotgun, quick, . said he
"rve got the d--n thing TREED !"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

OF G. BENSON WILL places his sign in
our paper 1t is scarcely necessary to say
that his establishment is very unlike the one
that Romeo describes at Mantua, in which
was 'a beggerly account of empty boxes"
&C., "to make up show" His shelves are
full, both above and below, on the counter,
piled up on the floor, up stairs and down,
and all around his house is filled with arti-
cles in his line of business. Give him a
call.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
s. NH. V. RailrOnd.

At hemeeting Of the Stockholders on the
fourteenth inst, at Portsmouth, the follow
ing named gentlemen were elected Dlrec-
tors of the Road for the ensuing year;
: :; T.. %.5SEi; < ,sf,9.5. +; D,apr'p, o's'l'''.
]. w. Laird, of Jackson.
J.K. Will, of Vinton.
J. + &sS.ter, T'is of Hooking.
w. VI J, GI RicRart, OfPory'
OFFICERS.
E. A. Spencer, President.
Geo. Johnson, Vice President
Thomas Dugan, Treasurer.
J. w. Collins, Secretary, and
Thomas Kendall, Superintendent.
We learn that resolution was adopted
directing the issue Of bonds upon which to
raise funds for the completion Of the road
AS soon as bonds can be negotiated, which
will require but month or two, we may ex-
pect to see renewed activity along the en-
tire line, and we hope the work will never
cease again until the last raj! is laid and the
last spike is driven.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

Courts OF COMMON PLEAs-Sammsr
Terms: This Court will hold its summer
terms at the following places and times
Meigs County-May 9th.
Galliu County-June I'd.
Jackson County-June Sd.
Vinton County--June 9th.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
MARRIED..

On the 18th inst. by ]. Kaler, Esq, Mr.. MARX
HANNs, Of ChAncey, Athens county, anfMiss
MARY V. PRIBBLE, ofthis place.
On the Goth inst, by Rev. W. Aiken, Mr.. Ed
WARD DoDaE of this place, and Miss SIBBELLA
SIMPSON, of McConnellsyille, Ohio.
Friend Edward could not always dodgs the shafts
of Cupid, as the above fully indicates May he
and his fair bride enjoy long life of uninterupt
cd felicity.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
Cincinnati Market.

UINcINNATI, May lp.
FLouR.-The market remains firm, with fair
demand. Sales Of so bbls at $3.50, and IS do,
extra, at 1870.
PRovIsIoNs-The market maintains its frmness
and the demand is good. Sales of 10000 bulk
sides at q u, and 200 bbls mess pork at $500.
WHIsKEY-Sales Of 500 bbls at 2lc, and $50 DO
from wagons at 2lH
SUGAR. The market is without change, and
firm, but not much doing. A sale Of 10 hhds
low fair ct Sc.
MoLAssEs-A sale of 80 bbls at 45c. -
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

or Our neighbors at Hamden are de-
termined to have the benefit ofthe press
HuGH GlLRoY, of that place, announces to
"all the world and the rest Of mankind"
that he has located there for the purpose of
prosecuting the liquor business. We have
no doubt he can supply the wants in that
line quite as we'll as persons living further
away. Give him trial.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

New STEAM MILL.--The frame work
of the New Steam FIGURING Mill was raised
on Friday last The timbers are large and
well put together. When the whole is COM
pleted it will be one of the largest and most
substantial buildings in the county.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

A CoMEouTER.-Shelby Stone, Esq, an
intellectual and influential gentlemen in the
sixth Congressional District, Kentucky,
made speech at Monticello, a few days
since, in which he took occasion to renounce
and denounce Know Nothingism in severe
terms. Mr.. s. is not alone.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
ROAD TAX FOR 1855.

AUDTToR's OFFICE, Vinton County,(
May 8, 1856.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Commission
IN ers of Vinton County, at their March session
1855, levied road tax of ten cents on each one
hundred dollars of taxable property in said coun-
ty, which may be discharged in labor on the pub
lie highways, under the direction Of the Super
vsors in the several road districts in said county
at the rate Of one dollar per day.
JOEL A. WALDEN,
Ct Deputy Auditor Vinton Co.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

0rWe learn that the Catholics contem-
plate building Church at Hamden. Some,
il not most of the funds have been subscri-
bed. Rev. Mr.. Kelley, of Wilkesville is to
be the officiating minister.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

AN ERRoR.-An error occurred in last
weeks issue, which we much regret. In
an obituary nolice we announced the death
of John McLain Hewitt, Judge Hewitt's IA
ther, when the name should have been sim
ply John McLain. He was the Judges fa-
ther-in-law. Such mistakes are extremely
annoying.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

Godey's Lady's Book, for June, received.
1t is an old favorite, whose monthly visits we
could in no wise dispense with. Our lady
readers should by all means supply them
selves with Cooley.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
lrHENS
Isl MILES EAST OF CINcINNATn
DAILY TRAINS BETWEEN ATHENS AND
CINCINNATI.

TIME CHANGED.-On and after Monday,
i the 5th of May, 1856, and until further no
tice, the trains viii run as follows:
FIRST TRAIN leaves Chillicothe at 500 AN.
and arrives at Cincinnati at lO:45 A. NJ, and at
Columbus $500 z. NJ.
SECOND TRAN-Leayes Chillieothe after the
arrival of the train from Athens and Portsmouth
at 1900 NJ, and arrives at Cincinnati at 4,A9 p.
NJ. and at Columbus at II 80 p. M.
RETURNING.
FIRST TRAR-Leayes Cincinnati at GOO A. M.
and arrives at Chillicothe at 1920 A. NJ, and
connects with train for Athens, Portsmouth, "a
leski, jackson and intermediate points.
SECOND TRAR-Leaves Cincinnati at $50 p.
NJ. and arrives at Chillcothe at 9,22 p. NJ. and at
Hillsborough at 6,45 z. NJ.
FIRST TRAIN EAsr-Leaves Chillicothe at 90
P. M. on the arrival Of the train from Cincinnati,
and arrives at Athens at 5,35 P. NJ, where Il
connects with stages for Marietta, Pomeroy, Par
kersburgh and other points and, returning,
leaves Athens at 900 M, and arrives at Chill
licothe at l0,35 A. NJ, connecting with the train
for Cincinnati, HillsborO' and Columbus.
W. r. ARTHUR, Sup't.
NAV '5B-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

No market day for more than year and half
has found as many bullocks in the pens as to-day,
and only once in the year 1855 did the number
reach 1900 head, and no day in all that and the
quality of the cattle equal this day. In fact, the
quality Of the cattle sold here. for two or three
months past has been better by a wide difference
than for several years.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

OFJAMEs T. F. CARNEY, the popular
and accomplished teacher of Commercial
Bookkeeping, has established himself at
Ironton, Ohio, in the practice of the law
We are well acquainted with him and know
him to be a gentleman of promptness and
strict integrity. All business entrusted to
his care will be faithfully attended to.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

0T The Athens Messenger comes to us
dressed partly in new type, which improves
its appearance very much.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

OsFMr. Francis p Blair and Mr.. Andrew
Jackson Donelson both claim (says the N.
Y. Day Book to have been warm friends of
General Jackson, to have been perfectly fa-
mliar with his views, and to have shared
like brothers his society and Affection
Now, Mr.. Donelson declares that, if the
General were alive, he would be Know
Nothing while Mr.. Blair as stoutly insists
that, were "Old Hickory" still living, he
would be genuine Black Republican. This
is a very strange disagreement between two
persons who knew all about General Jack
SON
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

0<FSomebody, probably somnambulist,
cut down the sign of Mr.. Sidman's Grocery,
on Sunday night. A friend at our elbow
suggests the possibility of the perPetrator
being X. N.-~the sign being in the shape
of cross, Of which the Know Nothings
have a holy horror.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

To THE P. NJ. AT ALLENsv .LE.-Please
inform those persons who refuse to take the
Democrat from the P. o., that they are held
responsible until arrearuges are paid up, and
direct their attention to the rules and de-
cisions at the top ofthis column.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
Democratic Gain--AnOthCr Tri-
umph!

lowing 4:
TERRE HAUTE, May 7th, 1856.
EDS. CoM.--The election here yesterday
resulted in the success of the entire Old Line
Democratic ticket. The X. Ms were COM
pletely routed. Great interest was manifes-
ted by both parties, and both tickets were
composed of good men. Last year the X.
N. majority was l57. Now the Old Line
maj. is rs. w.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
Notions! NOtiOns!!

OUR 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
such as Needles. Pins, Combs Of all kinds,
Thimbles, Port Monies and Wallets, Buttons,
Necklaces, Japanned Ware, and in fact everything
in the notion lne at prices full as low as they can
be obtained elsewhere.
may22 d. N. MURRAY d. co.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
May %, ls5s-no4ONst
[MILLIAM GRAVES EsTATE.--NG-

"ILLIAM GRAVES ESTATE.--No-
wv tice is hereby given that John Graves, ad-
ministrator Of the estate Of William Graves, late
Of the county Of Vinton, deceased has filed in the
Probate court Of said county his accounts and
vouchers for inspection, and partial settlement
and that the same will be passed upon by said
Court on the l4th day ofJune, A. ID. 1855.
B.P. HEWITT, Probate Judge.
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
rnSRpH nIYnN,s ESTATE...Notica IL

TOsEPH DIxoN,s ESTATE.--Notice is
O hereby given that james Magee, administra-
tor Of the estate of Joseph Dixon, late Of Vinton
county, deceased, has filed in the Probate Court
Of said county, his accounts and vouchers for in
spection and final settlement, and that the same
viii be passed upon by said Court on the l4th day
ofJune, A. d. 1885,.
B.P. HEWITT, Probate Judge.
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
Customers WanleU.
Shades. REYNOLDS e. Co.,

VXToULD ANNOUNCE TO THEIR NUMER-
w ~ friends and customers that they have
Just reca1nAd and are now opening at the Brick
Corner, argest and best selected assortment Of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
ever brought TO this market, consisting Of every
possible variety and kind usually kept In Dry
Goods store al of which were purchased In the
Eastern Cities at the very lowest figures, and will
for cash, or 10 responsible customers, be sold at
smaller profits than ever heretofore charged.
They have an unusually large stock Of READY
MADE CLOTHING Of every kind and descrip-
ton, suitable to the season, which can be sold so
per cent Cheaper than the usual rates. spe-
cial regard has been paid to the LATEST FASH
IONS and the wants Of the ladies'.
tSg"Ladies and Gentlemen, call and examine
their stock and satisfy yourselves.
Nav l. lsb6-n3T-3m
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

OR. B. STEVENSON, Esq, late Prosecu-
ting Attorney of Highland county, and for
merly editor of the Hillsborough Gazette,
has removed to Jackson to engage in his
profession. Mr.. Stevenson is an able law
yer and thorough-gOing Democrat.
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

o.s Iosa for siss sss,ssi in price, 1900 bus cold
wnseo'f W 90 fo, southern vh"'
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
Commercial snttlligentt.
From the New York Times.
New York Cattle Market.

BEEVEs.
Beeves are sold by the estimated dead weight Of
the four quarters; the 80 called fifth quartern--
hide and tallow--is not reckoned in here as 1t Is
In Boston and some other cities. When cattle
are weighed or estimated alive, the dead weight
is reckoned at certain number Of pounds to the
100 pounds of live weight, as may be agreed upon.
The general rule in this market for medium cattle
is 56lbs to the 100, A lbs being allowed for the
fifth quarter and oifal.
The prices to-day, perlb will not average un-
der 9](c. First quality, 0H@1O; Extra, l01S;-
Medium, 9@91I; Poorest, SIC. But few sales
over l0c or under 9c.
0urreport shows that the increase Of the re-
ceipts of beeves for the week. in the whole city,
upon the weekly average, at 6s4 head, and 957
more than last week. The number in market to-
day is 8,945 head, which is ACT increase on the
average, which was i ,s7S, for each market day
last year; and $40 increase upon the number sold
last Wednesday and the day previous.
Beef Cattle in market to-day, S945 head
The Beeves at Allerton's were derived from the
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
VINTON HOUSE,

D. M'INTYRE, PROPRIETOR,
Main street, Hamden, Ohio,
A EN0UNCES TO THE PUBLIC THAT ~
IN he is prepared to accommodate travel siii
ers and sojournersin as good and acceptable
O manner as any House in Vinton County. By
public patronage. [mayS-l2ml
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
JAMES n. +. CARNEY,

A TToRNEY AT LAW, Ironton, Ohio. All
n business entrusted to his care win be prompt
ly attended TO. Office at the Court House. 40tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22
CLOCKSl CLOCKS.

WE have on hand and are to receive large
w assortment Of cheap Clocks for sale low by
the case. Also, fine and fancy clocks at Wholesale
or retail. [may22l d. N.MURRAY & co.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

TXECUTOR's APPOINTMENT - No
- 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, 1s56.-St
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-05-22

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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
More Trouble in the Camp.

Some how OF other, the machinery of the
Know Nothing Order works badly this sea-
son. S. A. McMeans, President of the State
Council, occupies most of the first column of
the California American with notices to the
faithful, correcting erroneous impressions that
have found currency. The last is a card to
correct story that all subordinate councils
had been abolished by the action of the State
Council; and for the benefit of our K. n.
friends, we take pleasure in extending the in
formation. You will take notice, gentlemen,
that the councils still exist; and that, being
armed with dark-lantern each, to protect
your steps, you will be expected to repair al
least once week to the secret dens where
those who love darkness rather than lgh
''most do congregate" You will be expect
ed to be punctual in your attendance until al
ter the 4th of November next, at which tim,
the people will dissolve not exactly the coun
ellis, but the great so-called American par
ty itself
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
Mokelumne Hill Meeting.

A large number of the Democracy Of Cal
ayeras assembled at Mokelumne Hill Tuesday
evening last. Col. B. F. Washington opened
the meeting in one of his truly eloquent and
mastery speeches. which was received with
satisfaction and great applause His effort
was worthy of his extended and deserved fame
as Democratic orator Col Washington
was followed by Col. S. j. X. Handy, Of this
place, in an elaborate and eloquent address,
replete with argument and sound logic and
abounding in political and historical informs
ton. 1t was convincing and powerful ei-
fort, and was received with great applause
from beginning to ending. BY this time The
evening was pretty far spent, and the meeting
was closed with few eloquent and aPpr0-
pirate remarks from Mr.. Donley, and MeSN
VIM. L. and A. L. Dudley, Esq'S., the Dem
ocratic "war horses" of Calaveras. LOOK
out for good account from Old CalsVe's'
on election day.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
Desperate Attempt at Highway Ro,,
MARYsvrLLE. August 10 IN

MARYsvrLLE, August l2-lOp,.
A daring and unprecedented hpbwar A. L.,
berry was attempted this afternoon ros,,I, rod
in the death Of one person and the vonnSi nr,,.rg
of three others At about half-past ,,gIoIlg o,oI1ug
as the Camptonville stage was t,ock, ontao.
Marysville, and when near Dry Greek i m ,ag
stopped by six mounted highwaymen ,Tt was
object of their assault was one brns lue
thousand dollars, in the charge of IanStVu Iaeu
& Co.'s Express Messenger. -s'oA
Near the point of attack the road, g,
Mr.. Rideout dealer in gold dust at Comn.IAA ,V.A
vile, was on one of the roads, and tbo 'p'oR i.'
on the other Mr. Rideout was stonnoJ S''Ye
the robbers, who all presented their arn1 rro1 "
commanded him to dismount. For NV ''
ment he hesitated, when the wipbwornn,,0o' NO
threatened to shoot him. He then dsmon1eaa mea
ed and passed towards the stage, which ~..
on the other road, on the opposite side " S"
ravine. The robbers then called him w..
and demanded his money, but being satissos tisos
that he had none, they took his borso asg
permitted him to cross over the rayipe to I. IA.
stage.
The highwaymen then commanded u.
driver of the stage-John Gear-to e,on
and threatened to kill the first man VIZ wba
should oppose them in their intentions WV
The treasure on board the stage wos :,
charge of Mr.. Dobson, Langton's messencor
He Immediately drew upon the highway6on
and commenced firing. His first shot sirrcr
the spokesman of the robber band, and NM
horsed him. BY this time Mr.. Rideopt b,5
reached the stage, and an indiscriminate 6ra
commenced between the robbers and the na,
sengers Forty shots, it is said were fred
on both sides. The robbers finding themsely4,
so strenuously opposed, retreated, leaving the
passengers masters of the field.
The driver of the stage, John Gear va,
shot through the right arm above the elbow
Mrs. Tilghman, wife of barber in Mary,.
vile, was shot in the head and killed the bsn
entering over the right eye and penetrating
the brain John Campbell, who was also
passenger, received glance shot over the
eye Another passenger was shot in both
legs The stage is completely riddled with
bullet holes.
When the stage was stopped and the frne
had commenced, one white man and foQr
CLluese passengers icit IL anu Tdn DacK %
the road, and since then they have not been
seen.
After the stage was about starting, and
after the first party had retired, mounted
Mexican commenced firing from the opposite
direction. Mr. Dobson returned his FIRE and
unhorsed him.
Two other men were also seen concealed ID
the thicket, who were not mounted-all uen
bers of the same gang, it is supposed. All
were Americans save the one Mexican Just
mentioned
The particulars have been obtained by the
Marysyille Herald from Mr. Gear and Mr.
Rideout, and may be relied upon as correct
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

GAS WoRKs-"At the very moment when
the American council fires are bursting into
flame, from Siskiyou to San Diego-when
the names of Fillmore and Donelson are
sung and shouted, daily and nightly, over the
entire face of the State-when the Old
Line Democrats" are deserting their party
standard by hundreds, and knocking for ad-
mission at the doors of our wigwams
ratification meetings are being held in every
city, town and hamlet, at which the multi
tudes have to be counted by acres instead OF
thousands"
Thus writes the editor of the California
american; and we give it as a model piece Of
blO'oing. 1t has no application to this coun-
ty, for up to this day there has not been a
Fillmore and Doneson ratification meeting
held within its boundaries. General, you
had better lookout, or the american will get a
bad name 'in the mountains"