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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1856-12-02
"PERsEv WE'RE"
POMEROY, OHIO.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1856.
KANSAS AFFAIRS.

A telegraphic dispatch dated Chicago,
Nov. 9th, informs us that "Judge Le-
compe has issued process against Governor
Geary for contempt of court"
This looks strange, to say the least of
IL; and without knowledge Of the cir
cumstances connected with the case, un-
doubtedly would be discredited. We shall
endeayor to explain these briefly:
Gov. Geary prides himself upon his I'M
partially. He is weak, vain man, and
has been led into many errors by the fat
terry and Misrepresentation Of the Border
Rufians, under whose influence he has
continually been ever since his arrival in
Kansas. His errors have been more Of
the head than the heart, and when con-
yinced Of his error, he becomes exceed
ingly anxious to make amends. But his
most desperate efforts to deal justly are
frustrated by the Rufians who surround
him.
Recently, in conversation with some
Free State men at Lawrence, he was COM
planning that their letter-writers and press
es had failed to do him justicc-to give
him credit for all he had done. He spoke
of the arrest, by his order, of the Border
Rufian who murdered David Buffum.-
lie was informed that the aforesaid mur-
derer had been released by Judge Lecompte
on straw bail. Inquiring into the matter,
he ascertained that such was the fact, and
that the notorious "Sherif Jones" was the
bondsman. He became furious. Said he:
"How in the devil could that man be re-
leased on bail? He was committed for
murder He has had no trial 1t is an
outrage. The Grand Jury have found a
true bill against him. No Free State man
would have been released on bail will
investigate the matter and report it to the
world, with my name attached; I am de-
termined to wash my hands Of the out
rage, and the President may remove me il
he chooses. The world will sustain me-
my conscience will sustain me---my God
will sustain me. 1t was the foulest mur.
der ever committed. The murdered man
was poor cripple. All he said was:
Don't take my horses and he was shot
right under my eyes, as charged by the
Free State men. And still the assassin
has been admitted to bail. 1t is an out
rage. / say it openly, to all concerned.
care not what lawyers or judges are pres
ent ! would say it if Lecompte was here
himself. He shall be again arrested and
tried"
After some further conversation on the
subject, with Sheriff Jones, Col. Titus
Marshal Donaldson, and others, the Gov.
ernor ordered Marshal Donaldson to rear.
rest Hayes. Donaldson refused Gov
Geary then suspended the Marshal's off.
cial authority, and commissioned COL Tt
tus to make the arrest, declaring that the
man should be brought there and tried, i
it took the whole power of the Govern
ment. Hayes was re-arrested by Titus
and taken before Judge Cato. Judge LIE
compte was Immediately applied to for (
writ Of habeas corpus, to release Hayes
but we have not heard whether this ha.
been granted or not. The process agains
Geary, and the resignation of Marsha
Donaldson, and re-arrest of Hayes is al
We have authentic.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1856-12-02
F0r the Telegraph
Kansas Aid Society,

A short time since, a notice appeared in
your paper, to the effect, that a meeting Of
ladies would be held at the Academy in
Pomeroy, to consider what could be done
for the sufferers in Kansas.
The ladies met according to appointment,
and decided upon the following plan: A
committee was appointed to solicit money
and clothing, in Pomeroy, Middleport, and
Sheffield.
The Committee entered upon the work
with spirit. and as result Of their labors,
One Hundred and Seventy-fve Dollars, ii
money, and clothing to the value Of Seven.
ty-fve Dollars, was obtained.
From Mrs. Larkin, Mrs. Plummer, and
Mrs. Page, of Rutland, was received cloth.
ing to the value of Tweaty-eight dollars
The money and clothing have been sen
to Mr.. F. M. Army, Esq, Chicago, Genl
Agent for the National Kansas Committee
The following letter explains itself. Suf
cient time has not elapsed to hear from the
clothing forwarded.
CHICAGO, Nov. "a, 1856.
Received from the ladies Of Sheffield
Pomeroy, and MiddIeport,. Ohio, per Sec
retary of Ladies' Kansas Aid Society, On,
Hundred and Seyenty-fve dollars, to aiC
the sufferers in Kansas.
F. M. Army, General Agent.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1856-12-02

EXECUTION OF PRIMMER.-Elias Prim.
mer, the hardened wretch who murdered
the old man Fox in Hooking county abou,
a year ago was hung in the jail yard Al
Logan last week. Many persons visited
the town to witness the dreadful scene
but, to the credit of the officers Of Hook.
ing county, we learn the execution wal
private.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1856-12-02

TROUBLE AMONG THE Coal DEALERS
OF CINC1NNATI.-During the late drouth
and consequent low waterin the Ohio, the
supply of Coal at Cincinnati became we'll
nigh exhausted, and the price advanced to
sirty cents a 5ushsl. Those whohappened
to have supply on hands realized hand
some profits. In the midst of this pros
perity among coal-dealers and suffering
among the people, lol a diSeoyery is made!
1t is understood that load of coal should
contain 25 bushels, counting five pecks
dry measure to the bushel. People who
pay sixty cents a bushel for coal cannot
afford to be cheated in the measure. Sus-
picions of fraud in the measurement were
aroused, complaints were made to the prop
er authorities, an investigation ensued,
when it was demonstrated that nearly all
coaldealers have been cheating on a large
scale--their measures, which should hold
25 bushels, barely holding 90. Seventeen
of these coal-deaiers have been arrested
for violation of astatute passed Feb. "a,
t848, which Provides that any person
weights not conforming to the State stand
ards, are Liable to civil prosecution, pur-
chasers being enabled to maintain an action
in the case, and if judgment is rendered
for the plaintiff, he shall recover double
damages and costs of suit. The statute
provides no penalty for its infraction,
The standard bushel Of coal, must con-
tain 2, ,68s cubic inches. Thelegal meas
ure for measuring coal contains two BUSH
els, and is of the following dimensions:
"a inches diameter at the top, 20 inches at
the bottom, and IA and one-t tenth inches
deep.
Most Of the persons arrested we know,
either personally or by reputation, They
have all become suddenly wealthy in the
coal trade. Some of them are exceedingly
sanctimonious, and make loud professions
of piety. Yet all the while they are filch-
ing from the poor, and pro6ting by the
necessities Of the needy. And when de-
tected in base fraud, little or no punish,
ment can be meted out to them. The law
regulating standard weights is an arrant
humbug, as it stands. If some poor, mis-
cradle wretch is caught stealing bushe
of coal, OF a yard of calico, or pound o
sugar, he is arrested, imprisoned, fined
and disgraced. If Deacon A., or Squire
B., steals five hundred bushels Of coal |
day for ten years, he is simply compelled
to make restitution to the individual VIII,
happens to catch him at it, and makes
complaint And what does this restitu
ton amount to? About forty bushels o
coal-or what he can steal in the next eigh
loads.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1856-12-02

2 FoREIoN.-Do not fail to read tie news
brought by the last steamer from Europe.
II will be found interesting Strong hopes
are therein expressed that the threatened
hostilities on the continent may be arerted.
We have no room for comments.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-14
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
No all persons afflicted with Sexual dis.
- case, such a. Spermstorrh0a Seminal Weak
nsss Impotence Gonorrhosa Gleet Syphilis the vice
Of Onanism or elfAbuse DO, DO.
The Howard Association, in view of the awful de
struction Of human life and health caused by Sexual
Diseases and the deceptons practsed upon tne unor
tunate victims such diseases by quacks have direct
cd their Consultng Surgeon a. charitable act, wor
thy OF their name, TO Civ. medical advice gratis to all
persons thus afflicted who apply by letter. with de-
scrption of their condition age, occupation, habits
Of life, &c,) and, in cases OF extreme poverty and
suffering, TO furnish medicines free OF charge.
The Howard Association is benevolenI Institu
ton, established BY special endowment, for the relic
OF the sick and distressed, afflicted with "Virueni
and Epidemic Diseases and its funds can be used fo
no other purpose. II has now . surplus of means,
which the Directors have voted 70 expend in adverts-
ing the above notice. IL Ia needless TO add that the
Association commands the highest Medical skill OF
the age, and win furnish the most approved modern
treatment Valuable advice also given TO sick and
nervous females, afflicted with Womb Complaints,
Leucorrhoea, &c.
Just published, by the Association, q report on
Spermatorrhcsa, or Seminal Weakness, the vice Of
Onanism, Masturbation or SelfAbuse. and other dis
eases of the Sexual Organs with an account Of the
errors and deceptions OF quacks and valuable advice
70 the afflicted, by the Consulting Surgeon A copy
Of the above report will be sent by mail lin sealed
envelopes free Of chargs ON the receipt of two stamps
for postage. aa frte, aIR IL.
Address Or. GEO. r. CALHOUN, Consulting Sur
gecn, Howard Association, No. Q, South Ninth street
Philsdslpbia Pennsylvania-
BY order Of the Directors.
EZRA D. HEiRTwELI., Presidents
Csc. FArRcHILD, Secretary.
80-daoAwly
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MEDICAL ADyERTIsKmENTs.
DR.. L. b. WRIGHT'S
VEGETABLE
LIQUID CATHA RT &c /,
Pleasant Family Physic

Pleasant Family Physic.
a N ENTIRELY VEGETABLE preparation, ploa-
n SAINT 70 the taste, unexcelled In its action upon
the Liver, Stomach, and general system. AS an anti
HAS NO EQUAL IN THE WORLD.
have used il constantly in my practice for upwards
Of ten years in all cases where good physc and al
teratiye was required and would not now do without
it, 1t is the Physician Assistant well the safest
family medicine in use. Children drink 1t with plea
sure. Ii will not nauseate the weakest stomach IL
produces no gripping but operates easily thoroughly,
and Is sure to eradicate all impurities from the sys
tenn if it is properly taken. Already thousands OF
living witnesses ready To testify TO its superior
virtues independent OF its purgatve and anti bilious
qualities. Ii has cured the worst of Eryspelas
in few days. 1t is never-failing cure for Head
ache, Liver Complaint, Jaundce Kidney Complaint,
Bilious Fever, Pains in the Side, Back, Breast, and
Limbs, Colds, Cramps Worms, Lumbago, Blotches
on the Skin, Pimples, Cutaneous Eruptions 0bstuc-
tons in the System, Constipation of the Bowels, Dix
zness Mercural Diseases, Pleurisy, Female Irregu-
larities, Bowel Complaints Ulcers of all kinds DC.
1t ceanses by its superior medicinal virtues the ul
cerous humor from the blood and corrupt bile from
the stomach, carrying it of through the natural
channels it invgorates the blood and leaves the sys
tenn healthy. / ask my friends to test the above
medicine, and pronounce verdict as they shall be
impressed by the evidence. Those who know me
professionally will not doubt its worth.
Since its first introduction medicine has attain
ed such wonderful popularity, and its sales have in
creased beyond the most sangune hopes of its friends
Neighbors recommend it safe and unequaed
physicl Physicians carry il with them. Children
will take no other after trial. and parents should
use no other in their families People living in low
and marshy countries, subject to deadly miasmas,
where Fevers, Ague- and Fever, and bilious com
plants are more apt to be, will find the Liquid
Cathartic" the most potent remedy yet tried. Give
il a trial.
Wholesale by A. b. I'D. Sands, G. v. Clickner 4
Co., and c. II. Ring, New York.
Full directions accompany each bottle. Price so
and 25 cents of ten and twenty doses
Principal Depot, 400 Broadway, N Y.
Sold by G. STOTT co, Washington, and all re-
spectacle Druggists throughout the country. oct IS
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tanned the same place with the Pills and Rheuma-
tic Liquid muet be taken according TO directions
accompanying il; but in most instances the Pills
alone, or the Pills and Liquid, viii remove the COM
plant in short time. Price so cents
DIR. BROTHERS. PILE ELECTUARY.
This preparation has been found On invaluable
remedy fyr the Hemorrhoids, or Piles. II is given
internally, TO correct faulty state Of the bill airy
digestive organs, which produces costiyeness, or
arrangement Of the bowels, and consequently the
Piles.
Most of the remedies now in use forthis dangerous
and painful affection, directed TO be applied ex-
ternally; they do not remove the cause Of the COM
plant, and can therefore afford only temporary
lief Again, the disease Is often beyond the reach OF
aid from external applications objection to which
this remedy is not liable il being taken internally
II is perfectly SAFE pleasant TO take mild and easy
in its operation, and affords immediate relief
+ We have not heard of q single case IN which this
medicine has failed either TO produce speedy relief
or TO cure the complaint
ii is equally eficacious in curing both the Blind
and Bleeding Piles. If the bowels left costive
after the of this medicine, little physic may be
taken TO regulate them. Having been trying the ALI
Healing Ointment in some very bad cases OF Piles,
hesitate not to the afflicted that It is very
valuable medicine, and an inestimable auxiliary 70
the Electuary, consider it the best external appli-
cation, have ever known. The Electuary is an in
ternal remedy and the Ointment external appli
cation, used in connexion, doubt not would be ef-
fectual in the most obstinate cases. and must surpass
in all instances any ether remedies for Piles TO be
found. Price 81.
sH All my medicines are put up under my own
personal supervision and the public are assured that
they are prepared of the best imported vegetable in
gradients and can be obtained only at Office No.
179 South street. opposite Smithsonian Institution,
where they have done large and successful practice
for the last six years. in the treatment of all Chronic
Diseases and those diseases produced by the Old
School Mineral Physicians, by the indiscrminate
of Mercury, Arsenic, Antimony, &c. Happily for
suffering humanity, their practice is so manifestly
injurious, that it is gradually on the wane and
must in few years sink into oblivion.
sept l7-eodly
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NEW WINE AND LIQUOR STORE,
No. 5O2, Pennsylvania Avenue, north side,
Betpeea Second and Third Streets
WASHINGTON.


u M. A. FENWICK respectfully in
lAs forms his friends and the citizens of Wash
ngton and vicinity generally that he has just opened
at the above place extensive
WINE AND LIQUOR STORE,
Comprising every variety of the very best and purest
kinds, and most approved brands ever introduced
into this city, which he is ready to sell, wholesale
retail to Dealers hotel keepers, or families, on the
most advantageous terms His stock of Wines and
Liquors have been selected with the greatest care
and persons purchasing from his establishment will
be satisfied that the articles fully what he repre-
sents them to be. He pledges himself that nothing
shall be wanting on his part to merit share Of pub
lie patronage.
He enumerates, in part, the following kinds he has
now in store, viz:
BRANDIES.
Old Otard, Old London Dock Pale, Old Pinet
Cherry, Peach, Ginger.
WHISKEY.
Bourbon, Old Rye, Old Monongahela, Scotch and
Irish. GIN.
Old Holland, Schiedam Schnapps. s
JAMAICA SPIRITS, RUM, &c.
WINES.
Superior Old Port Amontiflado Sherry Superior
Sherry, Hook, Heidsick Champagne of the best
brands s. s. Madeira, &C.
BEST HAVANA CIGARS.
Also, Sweet Oil, Sardines, Pickles, Olives, Lob
sters, and other Preserves, Sauces, DC.
oct S0-8taW3m
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MARBLE MANTELs.

"ARBL Il WOR X S.-The Subscriber
w begs leave to inform his friends and the pub
lie that he has increased his stock of Marble Mantes
comprising Sienna, Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian
vein Italian, and Black Marble, richly carved and
plain, of the best quality, newest style, and superior
fnish which he offers for sale low for cash.
Also, 90 Marble Monuments Tombs, and Head
stone Slabs Eastern Marble for window-slls lintes
steps, and platforms; Marble tile, counter, and table
tops; Soapstone; Calcned plaster, SO per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and steps, suitable for build
ing purposes.
his stock and win endeavor to give satisfaction to all
who may favor him with their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD,
aug Ply On street, bet. 18th and 18th.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-14
BOUNTY LAND.

nEFICERS, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines,
" Landsmen, Flotilla men, Chsplans, Clerks,
Indians, Wagon-masters, and Teamsters, (their
widows minor children who have not yet received
full 160 acres, and who have been in service IA days.
are entitled to land in any war since 1890.
Widows, whose husbands died while in service,
are entitled to pensions, and minor orphans of such
to years hafpay. ALI who believe themselves en-
titled TO Land-bounty, and Pensions, win be bene-
fitted by calling on the subscriber either in person
by letter. postpaid, Of 7th and streets, No.
482, opposite General Post Office.
Claims from agents examined and prosecuted upon
the most reasonable terms.
No pay in advance, and no charge il nothing is OBJ
tanned
EW Refers to the citizens generally.
Special attention given TO suspended claims
- JN0. JOHNSON,
ap18--1y Agent for Bounty Land Pensions.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-14
FASHIONABLE DANCING,
At nj un der's Asse bly, Hall.
" w. MUNDER, Professor of Dancin,

At Munder's Assem- bly, Hall.
" w. MUNDER, Professor OF Dancing
lie at Georgetown College and Convent and
principal teacher of Washington city, has the honor
to announce to his former patrons and the public
generally that he will resume the duties of his School
on Thursday November 9Th, 1855, at Numbers AS
sembly Hall, adjoining the Star offcs, at o'clock,
p. M, for ladies, misses, and masters, and Oh the
same evening" at n for gentlemen.
He feels assured that the unequalled progress OF
his numerous pupils in his former classes is sufi-
cent guarantee Of his superior skill instructor.
Prof M. begs leave to remind the public of the
unbounded success of his May Festival Ball. at the
National Theatre, which was attended by upwards
of ZOO persons.
His new Hall, which is one Of the largest, most
beautiful and in the city, with
two large dressing and supper rooms added, which
be rented for balls and parties. The location is
convenient to persons residing in any part of he city
Days of Tuition On Tuesday and Thursday, at
o'clock, p. M, and on the same evenings, at for
gentlemen.
A class for young married ladies' and gentlemen
will be formed shortly.
All who desire to join his classes, will please apply
at Mr.. John F. Els's Music store, Pennsylvania
nue., near Tenth street. to Prof NJ, at his rooms,
on the above days, A subscription list is now open
TO receive the names of those wishing tickets
TO the Soirees. Only IS for the season.
oct 30-df
Daily American organ., 1856-04-14
Chamberlin's Commercial College,
No l0l Baltimore ST., Baltimore, Md.

No l0l Baltimore st., Baltimore, Md
TSHlS Institution presents superior fa-
- cities TO young men dcsirous Of obtaining q
practical business education.
The course of study embraces double entry book
keeping, practically applied TO the management Of
mercantile, bank, manufacturing, and steamboat
tations !; familiar lectures on commercial law, upon
the subject of exchange promissoy notes
tracts, partnerships, 10.
The exercises al strictly practical being de-
Quoted from actual business transactions, and so
completely combine practice with theory that stu
dents, the completion Of the oourse are in every
respect competent 10 conduct, on scientific princi
pies, any set of double-entry books. The students
have access OF Commercial Library, procured ex-
pressly for their accommodation.
Examinations held at stated periods, and d-
plomas are awarded 70 those found competent TO
represent the Institution in mercantile capacity.
Usual length Of time TO complete the whole course
from eight TO tan weeks.
For particulars write and receive circular by mail
mar W-eood1y
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WANTED! WANTEDi WANTED
TWO find persons i'm want of the following

WANIEDI WANIEDI WANIEDI
TWO find persons in want of the following
IL articles:
French and German Looking Glasses
Portrait and Picture Frames, round, oval, or
square
Oil Paintings, all sizes
Marbletop Bracket Tables. in bronze or gilt
All kinds of Picture and other Frames made to
order
Also, Looking Glasses of any size made to order
A lot of castiron Brackets on hand, suitable for
shelving
N. B. Old work regit and Looking Glasses in.
serted in old frames.
All the above will be done and sold at the lowest
rates for cash. JOHN WAGNER,
255, Penn. avenue opposite Kirkwood House.
dec LEY
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IHOR SALE OR RENT-A three-stor,

LOR SALE OK RENT-A three-sfOry
II House on the corner of Penn. avenue and I7th
the other part of the building and could be made
good business stand The second and third story has
three rooms in each story, and . good garret and
Kitchen. Inquire within.
third STORY and ona y,,,, 4, X .nd &C., ~ .ne @
house on Seventh street. two doors south of Odd Fe
lows Hall For terms, apply TO Mr. HANSON, %
story, or Mr.. SENS, LIST story f sep 40
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GOD AHS OUR NATIVE LANDi
1T q. OF A.--Gcorxc washington Camp.
We No. 4, meets every Friday evening At Tenn.
perance Hall, street. between eth and 10th strests
WIN. II. SIBLEY
nob-dJ Recording Secretary.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-14
EO(D AAcREs OF LAND FOR SALE.

WV Ihis tract binds about three-quarters ef
mile ON the railroad, aud about midway between
Washington city and Baltimore. 300 acres are in
wood and timber, the balance in clearing, well fenced
and . small cabin on the place.
This tract will be divided TO suit purchaser. Terms
will be made easy. Any one dcsrous Of purchasing
win call upon the subscriber, No 5<8 Psnnsylynnis
avenue, between First and second streets west Wash
ington city. t u. NJ. GILBERT
eW-eoH Land Agent
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TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-.

a GENTLEMAN accustomed to corres-
"A pondence wishes employmentto TO copy or direct
letters and documents, or otherwise assist In such
matters.
The same gentleman has several fine Rooms for
rent fionting on Pennsylvania avenue, at No. S89,
well furnished. They are convenient TO Dexters
Hotel where meals may be procured.
Address Il. @. at American Organ Office.
dec 1--dN
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CERTIFICATE OF WIN. ]. ATWOOD.
HUNTSVILLE, YADKIN CO., N. c.,

November /, 1855.
DEAR SIR Allow me to express to you my sincere
thanks for your discovery of medicine which, TO say
the least of it, has effected that all other med
icines that have taken have entirely failed to do.
Hoofands German Bitters have cured me of the most
stubborn and aggravated of the Piles that per-
haps ever fell to the lot of man. My case is not a
stranger in this community, | am well known in
this and the surrounding counties, and truly say
that my recovery has astounded all my friends and
relations, as / had tried everything recommended,
and nothing did me any good, until was prevailed
upon to try the Btters. You at liberty TO make
any use Of this communication for the ber eft Of the
afflicted, you may think proper
Truly, yours, WIN. j. ATWOOD.
Dr. @. NJ JACKSON.
These Btters entirely vegetable. They invig-
crate and strengthen the system never PROSTATE it.
and can be used for infants well as adults.
For sale by respectable dealers everywhere, and by
Y. ID. GILMAN, Washington.
j. l.. KIDWELL, Georgetown.
]. r. PIERP0NT, Alexandria.
ian A-dRm