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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
Let Slavery Alone.

They, THE Republicans have at last
be, u compelled TO adopt the non-in'erven
tion policy of the Democratic party, and
let slavery alne.-DemOcrot.
Precisely what the Republican parry
means to do. it is to let slavery alone
Such northern doughfaces as the Demo
erat, did not prostitute all their powers
to the service of slavery, did rot do all
the dirty work their Southern lords bid
them perform, slavery would die of in
anition. If it al be confined to the
states where it exists, like the Gagged ser.
pent, it will fasten its pangs in its own
flesh. Age let it alone; but let not its
Shiny track ever be On another foot of
free territory.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
Moonshine.

Wereceive regularly one of the queerest
original scientific monthlies that is pub
lished in this world, Chapman's Monthly
Random. published in Philadelphia
Professor Espy predicted storms, winds
&c, and his theory had, and still has
many advocates. Dir. Chapman pre-
diets earthquakes, and claims that he
does so with perfect accuracy. The
Rain6ow is an oracle for the weather,
and claims that every variation in the
spirits the feelings and health of man.
kind depend upon the amount of cleo
tricity pervading the atmosphere, pro-
ceeding upon the theory that polariza-
ton Of Eight, governs electrical changes.
The Random is ably edited, and merits
the attention of thinking men. The old
theory of planting seeds, cutting timber,
setting posts &C., by moonshine, Mr..
Chapman claims is not a superstition
but is a belief founded in science and
in fact. He says:
Elm her increase, the moon supplies
more electricity to the atmosphere;
hence, all vegetation which depends upon
the atmospheric electricity chiefly for
nourishment should be sown then
BlossOming shrubs, or plants, should be
sown, planted, or set. just after the new
moon. If sown, planted, set, or praned
near the second quarter, they grow
thrifty, but seldom bear much flowers or
fruit-to yield best, seed should be sown,
ftuit trees set or pruned, some four. to
two days before the full moon. If such
vegetables or trees are sown, DC, after
the full. they seldom realize the expec-
talion but esculent roots, potatoes,
onions, beets, &C., depending for nOur-
ishment. on terrestrial magnetism instead
OF atmospheric electricity, do best when
sown or planted inthe decreasing moon
So, Moonshine is not a synonyme for
nothing after all, but is one of the powers
that be.
Ifsome of the theories advanced by
the RainLoW are new and strange, sci
entihc readers viii find in il not the less
Interesting.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
Heavy Damages.


The Circuit Court took up on Thurs
day the case of Elizabeth Campbell vs..
A. Lagrange for breach of promise and
seduction. The parties reside in New
Scotland, New York. The plaintiff is a
fine looking young woman about twenty
years of age. The defendant is a bach
elor, and said to be worth $50, OOO.-
Defendant put in defence that doubtless
increased the damages. He not only
denied the paternity of Miss Campbell's
child, but sought TO fasten it on an in
nocent persona gentleman with whom
she formerly resided. The case was
ably tried, the speech of Judge Tremain
being at once logical and eloquent
After an able charge by Judge Harris,
it was handed over to the jury. They
retired at 4 P. NJ, and were absent
about an hour, when hey returned with
= verdict of 50, 900 dollars for The plain
tiff. This is one of the heaviest verdicts
ever given in thissState, a fact that We
must attribute entirely to the injudicious
conduct of the defendant. = AL6lny
Knickerbocker.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
The Perils of Kansas Travel

We yesterday received a call from our
friend Samuel Taylor. ofNew York city
who has been spending some time in
Kansas. He went out there with pro-
slavery proclivities-so he says-but the
treatment which he received at the hands
Of the border r%ufians on his way home
has changed his views, and he now dis
covers the importance of securing hat
country to freedom. He was mistaken
FIR once in his life, for a great man, and
the rewards of greatness; under the cir
c~umstances, came very neal being the
death of him. He tells his own story
something after this manner. He took
the steamer Omaha at Leavenworth for
St. Louis. It happened that Governor
Robinson and Gen. Lane had taken pass
age on the same boat, on their way 10
Washington. The trip won: along very
| Seli until the boat reached Brunswick,
Missouri, when the spies who now infest
the steamers, to scent out the Abolition
lists as they call them, discovered that
Gov. Robinson was on boaId, but had
net the means of identifying him. The
fact that the Governor Of Kansas was
there was communicated on shore, when
a party headed by a son Of the Cover
nor Of Missouri, boarded the boat and
made search for him. Soon after, Mr..
Taylor was pointed out to them as the
Governor, he bearing some slight person.
al resemblance TO him. This was suf-
fcient-he was seized and dragged on
shore-in spite of his p~rotestations that
he was no Governor. There he found
in waiting for him a rope and other i'm
plements belonging to the Court of Judge
Lynch. The rabble which had collected
on shore demanded hat he should be
hung at once as a id Abolitionist, and
preparations for such an Accomplishment
seemed 10 be going on with MOI rapid
ity than was pleasant 10 our friend who
desired to see his friends in the Empire
State once more. He produced papers
to prove his identity. The first was a
letter from Hon. Thos. Corwin of Ohio.
This was uficient-Corwin was an Abb
~olitionist, and so was he. He ought to
be hung for knowing Tom Corwin.-
Finally he produced a paper from Rob
ert ]. Walker; and some Western Gov
ernor, and that seemed to satisfy the
M~issourians that they had got "the
wrong pig by the ear" this time. He
was permitted to return on board, thank
full for a longer lease of life and glad
when the boat showed off and was once
more under way,
This is but one of the innumerable in.
stances that occur on the route between
the free states and Kansas, where per.
sonal rights are outraged by a lawless
mob. The Slave Propagandists can trav.
ell with their slaves and their rifles un.
molested, but a free man has no guar
antee Of protection from insult and per-
hapS death from the moment he steps on
board a Mississippi steamer until he
reaches his point of destination. The
Missourians have determined if possible,
to force slavery into Kansas at all haz-
yards, and the administration has deter
mined to aid the attempt Chicago TriJ-
une.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
The New Tax Law

Among the laws published in Iii.
days paper. is ibe new tax law. Ii j,
certainly a great Improvement on the
old law. and viii as far as the present
state constitution viii permit. relieve 8
large class OF the citizens Of this state.
from the intolerable burthen of paying
taxes en- what they do n have. by al
lowing them to deduct thtir indebtedness
from their credits.
On the oh inst. the Supreme Court
Of the United States, at Washington,
decided that the law of Ohio imposing
additional taxes on the State Bank in
violation of the terms of its charter, was
unconstitutional. This case involved the
whole power of taxation. and is consid.
cred one of the most important ever de-
cided in that court. Locofoco legis-
lation has received a merited rebuke
from the highest legal authority in the
land.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
Common Right.

The South only asks for an equal
right Of occupancy of the territories with
the North. But you, practically deny
them this right.-Democrot.
We do no such thing. We do not ask
for citizens Of Northern States, the priv
ilege of holding slaves in the territories,
aid We intend to do all in our power to
prevent citizens of Slave States and north
ern hypOcrites from holding them there
also.
The Republicans are perfectly willing
that every man should have equal rights.
and no more. It is just such sheets as
the Trumbull Democrat hat are opposed
to equal rights. for they would prevent
all free laboring men from settling in
Kansas, by doing all in their power to
make Il slave state.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
The Cattle Business.

From some statistics that have been
fled for the purpose of showing the
value to railways of the freight on cattle
brought to the city of New York we
learn that during the last year the State
Of Ohio sent TO our marker about 40, 600
head, Illinois over 22 600, Kentucky 1O.-
500, and Indiana 5000. The New
York and Erie railroad brought forward
Sc, 789 cattle and 224, $40 hogs and the
Hudson River 48, sos cattle. The
freight received by New York railroads
for the transportation Olive stock amount.
ed to one million of dollars. There were
consumed as beef in the city OF New
York 1876, 574 cattle in one year, and in
Philadelphia and Baltimore about 100.-
600; one half Of which, it is estimated,
came from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana,
Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan,
which States also sent TO Eastern markets
at least 600, 600 live hogs, the freight on
all of which amounted 10 about $780,
600. II is believed that the business for
the ensuing year will be much larger
v. Y. Courier.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
The A. and N. D. Rail Road.

The President of this road, who is
actively and successfully engaged in Sc
curing local stock subscriptions, informs
US that the road is a fixed fact, its build.
ing is certatn-there being only a ques-
ton of time as TO its completion. This
is pleasing intelligence TO all, save and
except the few croakers who have proph-
sled the contrary result--andeven they are
satisfied. Every citizen of enterprise
should be interested in its early compile.
ton. Let the iron horse 60 through i
We know of but few incorporated towns
that need the startling noise of the shIill
locomotive whistle more than this, to
rouse it up to activity and business
Garfield Sentinel
A. d n. L. r. R.-Chief Engineer
Hale. and his corps of Engineers leftthis
place, Tuesday last, to locate that por-
lion of the Road between Niles and Aus
tintow2.
A party also have gone to Austinburg
10 finish up some of the surveys at that
place.-Ashta6uLa Telegraph.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
Columbus Correspondence.

april ., 1900.
Dear Ckronicle.-As the time set TO
adjournment approaches, the wheels o
Legislation move more rapidly, and vari
Nous measures of Importance which hac
been for weeks discussed and amended
begin to make their appearance in tht
shape of laws. The daily sessions of thu
House are sometimes continued unit
II o'clock at night. orderin TO get to 4;
tol"rable stopping place by the 9th inst
Among the important measures thai
have been passed within a few days, arr
the Habeas Corpus Bill-the Fee Bill
and the bill recognizing the Benevo
lent Institutions.
The House Bill recognizing the Pen.
itentiary passed the House 10 day, ant
will pass the Senate and be a law in &
few days. 1t is an excellent bill; intro.
ducing more of the law Of kindness, and
purging our present lawsfrom the leaver
of Yindictiveness which has too long char.
acterized the treatment given to the I'M
fortunate criminal. 1t will also reoficel
the Penitentiary from the Warden down,
a very desirable consumation truly
The appropriation bill is now under the
hammer, having been reported from the
financial committee and read twice
The bill organizing the Bank of Ohio
has been twice read and is long enough
az sections) to contain some excellent
provisions but whether its fate in the
House will be as fortunate as in the Sen.
ate remains TO be seen.
The business of President making
seems to have commenced at least in
the minds of the representatives CT the
people and the citizens here.
Governor Chase seems to be the man
on whom a large number and a great va
riety of men look with favor, as the man
for the times. The great dea of the
times, the non-extensiOn of slavcry-has
no ADLER or more consistent advocate,
and thousands of good men and true in
Ohio, who from past party positions are
disposed to look with a jealous eye upon
his administration, are constrained tc
yield their opposition, and give him their
cordial support, hence the conclusion
is--now becoming general that our favor
lite Governor is stronger in Ohio to-day
than at any previous time.
He is a western man, a benefit indeed
to any candidate in the next campaign.
But above all he is 10 be trusted on the
only living issue of the times, and his
nomination will ave TO the canvass a
large and growing class of earnest men,
who cannot be fooled into another Van
Buren, farce-nor can their vote and
their influence be safely dispended with
in the coming contest.
Yours, R. P.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
Rstrenchments-oYer the Left.

The expense of the present Ohio
Legislature are over ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS per day, more than of last
uinter.-S Seneca Adrertissr.
What d es the Seneca Advertiser
mean by last winter. The expenses oil
the legislature are about nothing now,
they having adjourned, probably, and
cant be more than in the last winter
If it means that the expenses OF the last
session were more than those of the win
ter before, it is wrong again for then
there was no legislature. We seekin-
formation.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
Durham Cattle.

Within the last few years. there has
been a great improvement in the quality
of the cattle reared in this county, and
nearly all of the best farmers have more
or less of the Durham stock.
Those wishing to make additions to
their stock of half blood or thorough
bred Durhams, are referred to the ad-
vertisement of DR.. WALKER of Church
hill, in another column; he having on
hand a very fine lot Of cattle which be
proposes to sell at public sale, at Youngs-
town on the 1st Of May next.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16

The DONE OF THE CAPIroL.-A cor
respondent of the Pennsylvania Inquirer
writing from Washington. thus speaks o.
the improvements of the Capitol:
The new dome intended to surmount
the Capitol, and rendered INTELLECTUALLY
necessary by reason Of the exLentions Of
that building is to be a magnificent affair.
excelling every thing of the kind in this
country, and vieing with the most ia
nous ones in Europe. 1t it said to be
constructed of east iron, and some idea
of its size and workmanship may be had
in knowing that Mr.. Walter, the Archi-
tect, estimates its cost at S945, 000.-
TIE old one has been already pulled
down and work will soon commence on
the new one. When the dome
and the two extentions are completed,
the Capitol will be one of the grandest
structures in the world.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16

A New GUN.-A new fre-arm has
been patented by ]. w. Post, of New
York. Its a repeating rifle, which can
be loaded and discharged thirty times a
minute; it is light and convenient, has
but one discharging barrel, and does
not ~revolve. Under the barrel, in place
Of the ramrOd in other guns, is a tube
whichreccives thirty acorn shaped water
proof balls, each containing within itself
powder and percussion for propulsion
The act Of cooking the piece places a
ball in the breech. and the whole thirty
may be discharged in the most rapid
succession. At a late trial the gun was
discharged ten times in ten secoRds.-
The ball is shaped like that Of the MIME
rifle, and the gun itself is calculated as
well for long distances as rapid firing
". 7. Com. AdUeItSer
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
FITS! FITs!rITsr

Persons lshoring under this distressing nal.dy viii
ind DR.. Hanee's Epileptic Pills to be the on~Iy-renedy
ever discovered for curing Epilepsy or Falling Fits--
These Pills possess a specific action on he nervous
SYSTEM and although prepared especially for the par-
pose OF curing slts, they will We found Of especfai ben
eht to all persons Affected With weak nerves. OF whose
nervous ~ stem has bren Frustrated OF Shattered from
any cause whatever. The d~yspeptic patient, Ehoss
atomaeh has lost the power ofduly converting food into
a NE sustaining element. is relieved b a single course
O the extraordinary Pills. The gastric fnid re-ae-
49ires ITS solvent power. and the =rnde nutrimrns
Nh'eh was a load and a burden TO the mdrrer, while
~ aiEesuFe Organization was paralized and nslrunx,
9esoHes uEdSr the vholesome revolution created IA
me = stem the basis % strength. activity. and health.
sent 20 any pat o. he country by mail. Tree Of EOS
BALTIMORE, Nd Priee-one box. 90; two S5-trefrs'
s34. -
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16

PRoPosED MONUMENT TO LAFAYETTE,
AT a banquet given by Americans So
journing in Rome. Italy, on the recent
anniversary of Wasbington's birth day,
Mr.. Quincy, of Boston, made a proPo-
siton for raising funds towards the erec-
ton of a statute at Paris to the memory
of Gen. Lafayette, with whom he had
been personally acquainted during the
Generals residence in the United States.
A Committee Of Ways and Means was
nominated, with instructions to enter In
TO communication with the U. S. Min
lister residing in Paris, and fin | out what
degree of support the plan might expect
in that quarter.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16

A MARRYING MANA few days ago,
Judge Perrin, of this city. married a man
for the 9Th time. A singular feature in
the Ease is that the fifth wife was also
the third wife. The third marriage not
proving a happy one, the parties separa.
ted and were divorced. The ma mar
ried again, and when death claimed his
fourth wife, the disconsolaIe widower re-
turned 10 number 3, and wooed and won
her. Judge Perrin thinks he has tied
them up efIectually this time. The lucky
mar had the impudence to claim a re-
duclion of the marriage fee in conse-
quence of the large business he was do
ing in that line. We think he ought to
have BEEN charged double price.-COv
ingtOR Journal.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
Attempted Escape of Prisoners from the
CantOn Jail

On Thursday Of last week, while the
%jailor. at Canton, Stark county, was
taking a prisoner from the Court House,
where he had been under trial for pass
ing counterfeit money, he saw a number
of suspicious looking persons around. and
called to his aid three or four citizens.
Nothing TRANSFERRED until he unlocked the
door OF the cell, when the prisoners,
some five or six in number, rushed on
the jailOr, knocking him down. His
wife, hearing a noise in the hall, locked
the inside door, thereby keeping the
prisoners safe. On looking out Of the
front door. these suspicious persons we're
seen lurking around /; she Immediately
locked hat door also. The prisoners
were put in irons. Considerable excite
ment was manifested in the town and
fears entertained of an attempt to rescue
the prisoners by their friends.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
PRINCIPLES versus Cheese.

A rich correspondence is published in
the Cincinnati Daily Commercial, be.
tween Mr.. Straight ofihe firm Of Straight
Deming d Co., of Cincinnati, and GER
tain mercantile firms in Nashville
Messrs. Straight, Deming & Co., are
dealer. in Western Reserve Cheese, and
Mr.. Deming vas formerly a citizen Of
Ashtabula county, in the pestilent Re
ssrre. 1t seems hat Mr.. Straight, a
short time since juined with others in
rendering TO John Jollife, Esq, a testi-
monial Of re 5ard, in consideration of his
services in defending certain colored
persons who were claimed as fugitive
slaves, at. their trial in Cincinnati. The
Nashville merchants who had been Gus
toners of Straight, Deming * Co., took
offence, and hence the correspondence.
As it is quite lengthy, we have only
room for some extracts, which, however,
seem TO US, embody the pith of the mat
ter. Here is the closing part of the
second letter from the Nashville mer-
chants:
0ur right 10 hold negroes as property,
as YOU are aware, is confirmed BY ihe
organic and fedeval laws of our govern
ment. Ii therefore behooYeS us as good.
loyal citizens, and property holders, to
avert all direct or indirect infringements.
upon our rights or the laws confe1ing
them. Thus it is, hat under no cir
cunstanees can we knowingly contribute
by our patronage or otherwise, directly
or indirectly, 10 fill the purse of others
to be placed in the hands of incendiaries
10 aid in divesting us or our property
without lawful remuneration.
In speaking of Mr.. Jollife's advocacy
of negro-thieving, we only use the phrase
S%outherners understand it, as was evil
dent in South Carolina, no long since.
towards Mr.. Jollife, as he well recol-
lects. when he had to leave without
much ceremony, TO avoid the disagreed
bic results Of at least a suspicious char
acter.
In conclusion we would state that we
hold it to be our duty as good citizens
and properly holders, TO rebuke this
~fanatacism, that now exists among
a few misguided aRd ignorant fanatics of
The North, in regard to the institution of
wherever and whenever dis
covered. With this our business cores
pondense with you and all others en-
tertaining such sentiments when we are
advised Of it, ceases-knowing full well
hat your city contains enough good,
conservative men, in their political views
and business capacity, 10 afford US cor
respondence more worthy of our pat
ronage.
You ask the privilege of publishing
his correspondence which We cheerfully
grant reserving the same privilege to
ourselves.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
GRRAT crRR nF PMS

ursrsvILLE. N. c., Nov. I, 1853.
Dr. c. NJ. Jackson-Dear ir-AIIoE me 10 ern--..
70 you Fly sincere thanks for your discovery Of ) Nd.
icine, which, to say the least OF IL, has affected a cure.
that all other medicines that l have taken have entire.
" failed to do. '-HoOaanirs German Bitters' haTs
cured me Of the most stubborn and aggravated case Of
the PILks that, perhaps, ever fell to the lot Of man.
My case is not a stranger to this community, As I an
EeH knoEn in this and surrounding counties. and can
tTuely say that my recovery has asioDished all n5
friends and relations, as / had tried everything recon
mended, and nothing did me any good until / was pre-
vailed upon to try the Bitters. You are at liberty to
make any use Of this Communication, for the benedto o.
the afflicted, Is you may think proper.
Truly yours, WM J. ATWOOD.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16

YANKEE IsDUsTRY.-The annual in
dustrial product Of Massachusetts, is esti-
mated at three hundred millions Of dol
lars. Manufactures of cotton are put
down at thirty-one millions /; Toolens at
twelve millions shoe business about
thirty eight millions. The branches of
industry have more than doubled in ten
wears. Comparisons are odious, but
how does this compare with the increase
in the productive Vslae Of Slave labor ?
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-16
WARREN MARKET.
Mariagts.

In Braceville. on the % inst. .br Rev. R. W. Crane,
Mr. sHERsoS II. LoyrLIsD, OF Pennington, to Mrs
MAHALA B. TAFT, Of the former place
In Warren. on the 9TH inst, by Rev. Geo. haisoy'
Nj. DAVID WALLESxrR, and Mss NARY HEIISSEs' al
Of Warren
In Newton Falls, on the 9th inst, by Elder L. South
mayd. Mr.. ALBrRr FILLEY, to Miss OLIVE MARTIN, all
Of Newton Falls. =