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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
AMENDMENT No. 4.

Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of
Ohio, Three-ffths of the members elected to each
house concurring therein, That it be and hereby is
proposed the electors of the State, the second
Tuesday of October next to approve or reject the fol-
lowing ndment a substitute for the first and
ond sections of the thirteenth article of the Constu-
ton. Viz Corporations of every description shall be
created and corporate powers granted only by gem
eral laws which shall define the powers, privileges
and imlnunities and prescribe the duties and liabi-
each class descriptions nf corporations, but
the General Assembly may enact special laws for the
relief of corporations in peculiar cases. and may make
special provisions in regard to corporations in
whercfrom their peculiar location or interests such
special prov siOns required and may from time to
time alter repeal all such laws, are authorized
by this section.
n. H. VANVORHES,
Speaker of the H~use of Representatives.
THOMAS II. FORD,
President of the Senate.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
Great Cure after the Physicians had failed.
Soap and Candle Mandatory.

HHE subscriber has the pleasure to an
4 nnounce to the citizens of Pomeroy and
vicinity that he has opened shop on Sugar
Run, near the Tannery, where he will mann
facture, and keep constantly on hand any
article in his line of business; and we feel as
sured that we can give satisfaction TO all who
may favor us with call,
N. B.-All orders attended TO as soon as
possible. DAVID GEYER.
Pomeroy, Aug. "a, 1s52.-tf.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
AMENDMENT NO. <.

Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of
Ohio, three-fifths of the members elected to each
Mouse concurrng therein. that it be. and hereby is
proposed to the electors of this to vote ON The
second Tuesday of October next, upon tho nnnroynI
or rejection OF the following amendment addl-
honal section to article eleven of the Constitution.
Every coun y which now is or may hereafter be en-
titled 10 more than one Senator, or Representative
for the residue of the present decennal pcriod or
for all, any portion of any subsequent decenniaJ
period shall be divided into many Sem orol n nj
Representative districts there may be Senators or
Representatives elective in any year the present
or any subsequent decennal period, which districts
shall be of contiguous territory and district shall
s is attainable, without violating the rule herein
given cOnguity of territory. and without diy-
ding any township, election precinct, ward If any
Representative, Senatorial district, composed of
counties shall by reason of any excess of
population ratio be entitled to ad dtional Rep
rosentatives Senators for any portion the pres
ent any subsequent decennal period, the district
shall be divided into two districts, for each portion
such dozen "ial period, which shall be contiguous
rtory. and each shall contain ratio is
tainable without dividing counties.
lf by reason of the annexation Of one Senatorial
district to another there shall be Of popu
Iaton Senatorial ratio, which shall be entitled
additional Senatorial representation for portion
Of any decennal period each district, as now eonst
tated, shall elect one Senator.
Count shall be divided into districts by the
~ commissioners such other board of officers clec
tive resident in the proper county dsmay be pro
vded by law. At least four months prior the gen
eral election ih 1853, the counties entitled to more
member of either house shall be divit ed into
districts residue Of the present dccennia pc
Rod. least four months prior to the general
tion in the first year of each subsequent dcccnnia
period, the counties entitl ed than
for all, any portion Of such decennia period, n
either both houses shall be divided into districts
for the whole of the decennial period description
or the district Of each county shall be published "a
may be directed by the county commissioners
may be prescribed by law.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
THOMAS II. FORD.
President Of the Senate
n -.-;I1I
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
Proposed Constitution AmeDd-
ImGntS.
AMENDMENT No.

NO. L. =
Resolved by the General Assembly OF the state of
Ohio, Three -ifths Of the members elected to each
to- th % DC az ana hereby Is
second Tuesday of October next, upon the approval
,uc Tor the twcntyfth section Of the second Article
OF the Constitution and for the second Section of the
Article yiz All regular sessions of the General AS
sembly shall commence on the first Monday Of ganu-
airy, annually. Senators shall be elected bennally,
and annually by the electors Of their
of October. Their term Of office shall CONNIE nee on
the first day OF January next after their election, and
Representatives one year The SENATORS elected in
October shall hold their oces years, and
hold their oficss for year. Provided, that
y U of % saG BY C
abe President of the Senate may direct, shall hold
shall be elected on the second Tuesday of October,
one thousand eight hundred and ifty-eight and bien
tion above the rates for Representative SO large
that being multiplied by ten the result shall be equal
shall be apportoned for such ratios among the evernl
sessions ., ,ne deeennal period IN nine ne %m
ye shall bo allotted to the tenth session OF the deee
If there two ratio Representatives shall be al
i9ed to the ninth and tenth sessions II three to the
eighth ninth, and tenth; If five to the sXh seventh
sh. eghth nmth G amd en If seven to the fourth
hfth, SIXTH seventh eighth, ninth and tenh If eight
and tenth; If nine to the second third fourth, dfth
sixth, seventh, eighth ninth and tenth sessions of the
In determining the number of Senators TO which
any senatorial district might be entitled in any de-
eennal period, by reason of any fraction of senato
rial rao the fraction shall be multiplied by Ave, and
the result be equal to one senatorial ratio an adj
ditional Senator shall be allotted to said district for
the ninth aud tenth sessions. II 1t be equal to Two
such ratios additional senator for the seventh
eighth, ninth, tenth sessions shnl be allowed to
such district II three then to the fifth, sixth, SEVENTH
eighth, ninth, and tenth.
II four, to the third fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh,
eighth, ninth, and tenth sessions respectively If TINS
amendment be adopted by the electors the counties
now entitled to more than member In either or
both branches S the Legislature In the fourth and hfth
sessions of the present decennia period as now pro-
vded, shall have n like number of members IN each
branch thereof for each session of the remainder of
the present decennel period. -
n. VAN WORRIES. ..
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS H. FORD,
President of the Senate.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
STERNR RMAN & MKITRICK,
THE ONLY RESIDENT
SU gle N DENTISTS,
Gallipolis, Ohio.


II aving procured and in possession o
all the late improvements and thor
oughly conversant with the operations be-'
longing TO the Dental profession, and conf
dent with the experience and success they have
had in all the various operations performed by
them, rendering universal satisfaction in every
Departmental of their profession, will insert teeth
upon SUCTION from one tooth to Fun Sett,
on Gold, Platina, Silver or Gutta Percho. In
sertion of teeth upon suction is the only le-
gitimate plan of insertion, as Clasps generally
ruin the teetlLtheY surround.
AL lother operations belonging to the pro-
fesslon, will be performed by them in the most
thorough manner, such as filling decayed teeth
with the best of Gold Foil, or Tin Foil, as Thea
make use of no Amalgams. All the opera
tions performed by them will be upon strictly
scientific principles, as their practice is con-
fined to the principles laid down and recon-
n.ended by the Dental Association.
Hoping by strictly HONEST course they will
receive share oil the public patronage, All
letters addressed to them on business promptly
attended to. Uniformity in prices but no
credit.
~ Or. Sterneman will visit Pomeroy on
the first monday of each month, and may be
found at the merch ants Hotel.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.
uIs HuNG IuITtU.
General Debility, Ill Health.
Holloway's Pills are tile best remedy knoavn

an Tie aC0rzd for Tie ,fozZ0aO'ng diseases.
Asthma Indigestion Stone,and Gravel
Bowel Complaints Influenza Secondary symptoms
Coughs Inflammation Inward Weakness
Colds Vencreal AZ Liver Complaints
Chest Diseases fections Lowness of Spirits
Costvcncss Piles Worms of all kin
dyspepsia DropFy Feverand Ague
Diarrhea Headaches Female Complaints
~ Sold at the manufactures of Professor Hol
loway 50 Maiden Lane New York, and 244 Strand, 3,
London, by all respectable Druggists and Dealers in
Medicine throughout toe United States and the civili
zed world in boxes 25 cents 90 cents, and 81 each
UFThcre is considerable saving by taking the
larger Sizes
ITO "A AUTION!- None are genuine unless the
words "Hooway, New York and LondOn,'' are dis
cCrnble water-mark in every leaf of the book of
directions around each pot or box; the same may be
plainly seen by holding the cafto the light. hand
some reward will be given to any one rendering such
information may lead to the detection of any party
parties cOunterfeiting the medicines vending
thesame, knowing them to be spurious.
May . 10,S5Jnl5eOwly.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
WARD SOCIA TION
PHILAD FTPHIA
EnrOE9@'aE AF} a0umccImeDs-

EnkSE1fht = Fs fSSsahCchhcDs-
TYlO all persons afflicted with Sexual Disea-
Il seS, such as Spermatorrhea, Seminal
Weakness, Impotence, Gonorrhfea, elect,
Syphilis, the Vice of Onanism or Self A buse,
&c, &c.
The Howard Association, in view of the
awful destruction OF hnman life, caused by
Sexual diseases, and the deceptonS pTac-
tised upon the unfortunate victims of such
diseases by Quacks, have directed their Con-
sulting Surgeon, as a charitable act worthy of
their name, to give medical advice gratis, to
all persons thus afflicted, W no apply by letter,
with description of their condition, Gage, oc-
cupaton, habits of life, &c.,) and in cases of
extreme poverty and suffering, to furnish med
icne free of charge.
The Howard Association is benevolent In
sttution, established by endowment, for the
reliefof the sick and distressed, afflicted with
"Virulent and Epidemic Diseases" 1t has
now surplus of means, which the Directors S
have voted to expend in advertising the above
notice, tits Deedless 10 add that the ASsoci-
alton commands the highest medical skill OF
the age, and will furnish the most approved
modern treatment.
| Just published, by the association, a Report
on Spematorrea, or Seminal Weakness, the
vice of Onansm, Masturbation or Self Abuse
and other diseases of the Sexual Organs, by
the Consulting Surgeon, which will be sen;
by mail, lin sealed envelope,) free of charge,
on the receipt of Two Stamps, Tor postage.
| Address, DR. GEO. r. CALHOUN, Consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. 2, South
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. BY order o.
the Directors.
GEO. FARcHLD, Sec'y Ezra ID. HEARTwE ELL, Pres
| ELOUR-By the barrel or sack, made at the
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07


This great Alternative medicine and Purifier of the
blood is used by thousands of grateful patients
from all parts Of the United States who testify daily
to the remarkable cures performed by the greatest of
all medicines, "CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE.n
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofua, Eruptons of the
Skin, Liver Disease, Feycrs Ulcers, Old Sores Afcc-
tion of the Kidneys, Diseases the Throat, Female
are speedily put to fight by using this inestinabe
remedy.
For all diseases of the Blood, nothing has yet been
found to compare with il. IL cleanscs the system
and Kidneys, strengthens the Digestion, gives tone
to the stomach makes the skin clear and hcalthy, and
restores the constitutions enfcebed by disease bro
ken down by the of YOUTH to its pristine Wig
and strength.
For diseases Of Females 1t is peculiarly appl cable
and wherever it has become known is regularly pre-
scribcd with the happiest effects 1t nvigorates tn
weak and debltated, and imparts elasticity to the
out frame, cleans the skin, and leaves the pa
tont fresh and healthy. single bottle of this inest
mabc remedy Is worth all the so-callcd Sarsaparas
in existence.
The large number of certificates which have re-
cevcd from from all parts the United States,
is the best evidence there is no humbug about it. The
Press, hotel keepers, magistrates, physicians, and
public men, well known to the community, ali add
BLOOD URIFIER.
Call on the Agent and get almanac, and read the
details of astonishing cures performed by CARTER'S
SPANISH MIXTURE, lin most cases where every
thing else had sgnally failed.) Tho limits of ad-
vertisement will not admit their full insertion.
VIM. S. BEERS d. CO., Proprietors.
No. 304, Broadway, New York.
TO whom all orders must be addressed.
For sale by Druggists and Country merchants in II
parts of the United States and the Canadas, and y
cnes
at 10, n29-1y.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
WHY ARE WE SICK?

IT hasbeen the lot of the human race to be weighed
down by disease and suffering. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS
are specially adapted to the relief of the WEAK, the
NERVOUS, the DELICATE, and the lNFIRM, of all
clmes, ages, sexes and constitutions Professor Hol-
loway personally superntcnds the manufacture of his
IN cdicines in the United Statcs and offers them to
free and enlightened people, as the best remedy the
world aver saw for the removal of disease.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
HAMILTON. Ohio. Nov. 10, 1855.

HAMILTON, Ohio, Nov 10, 1866.
Dr.. RoBAcK-Dear Sir-l have read in the ncwspa-
pcrs accounts Of effected by your Scandin
avian Remedies but consider my en- at least as
interesting and marvellous any of them. As far
concerned, one testimonial more less is of
little consequence. Your fame Is established, and
statement cannot add to your celebrity. But for the
benefit of my fellow creatures, desire to make known
the facts When called upon you, at the instance of
dear friend, the 2lst of March last, had been
nine years sufferer from catarrh. The irritation of
that sometimes it almos5 drove crazy. could not
sleep, and free from unpleasant sensations
At various times five different physicians had attended
me, each one treated me in his way, but of
them did me any good. despaired Of ever seeing
another we'll day. and when called at your consuta-
ton rooms had very little hope of relief. BY your
advice, entered mme diatey upon a regular
of your Scandinavian Blood Purifier and Blood Pills
was encouraged by the cheerful, hopeful way in
which you spoke, and resolved strictly TO follow your
direction. In less than week, all the worst symptoms
of my complaint began to take milder form, and so
continued tn improve from week to week until at the
end Of three months, my head entirely relieved,
and trace of the cntorr had left me. However,
continued to take the remedies for nearly six weeks
longer, because found they were building up my
strength and fortfyinG my constitution. Six months
have elapsed since the cure finished, and have
letter. the substance of it, in print for the guidance
| of others. Yours, with heartfelt gratitude,
| Mrs. AUGUSTUS COOCH.
For sale by D. Reed, Pomeroy; H. c. Waterman,
Middleport: l.. V. Stanford, West Columbia; John
| Frame, Cooleville; Paine G Branch, Rutland.
| Dec 9 ly Sc.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07

MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. VIM. YOUNG.
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. VIM, YOUNG.
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. VIM. YOUNG.
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. VIM. YOUNG.
MARRIGE GUIDE-YoUNG's GREAT
PHYSIOLOGICAL WORK: Tile Pochet 1EscU-
lapius, or every one his own Doctor, by
VIM. Young, M. D.
IT is written in plain language for the zen
eral reader, and is illustrated with upwards
of One Hundred Engrayngs. All llyoung mar
ried people, or those contemplating marriage,
and having the least impediment to married
life, should read this book. 1t discloses Sc
crets that every one should be acquainted
with; still, it is book that must be kept
locked up, and not lie about the house. II
will be sent to anv one on the receipt of twer-
ty-fve cents. Address DIR, WA. You've, i62
Spruce street, above Fourth, Philsda., Pa.
June Q, I851-yl,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1855

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1855.
Dr.. RoBACK,-Dcar Sir,-I should be indeed ungrate-
full if failed to reply to your letter of the 10th ut.,
nquring the effect of your remedies in my You
say you do not wish to publish my reply, but simply
to learn, for your saisaction what the Scandina
Wan Remedies have done for me. But, my dear sir,
wish you to make my statement public, not only
just tribute to your SKILL but for the benefit Of
others who may be suffering as suffered, aud might be
cured as have been cured For than six years,
you are aware, endured continuous martyrdom
from the combined effect of chronic dyspepsia, liver
complaint, constipation, and most dcplorable cOndi-
ton of the nervous system. During that time, en-
ployed the best physicians in the wcst and three times
visited New York for the purpose of consulting the
most eminent medical men in that city, All
less. ldespaircd Of recovering my heath and almost
wished for death. 1t at this time your advertise
ment caught my eyes, and determined, fororn
hope, to try your SCANDINAVIAN BLOOD PURIFIER Ann
BLOOD PILLS. Only five months have elapsed since
uncored the first bottle and took the fast pill. Three
words will tell the result AM WELL: yes, in better
health than can rccolect having enjoyed since my
childhood; My recovery, under providencc,l owe to
you. believe have paid you about thirty-hve dol
lars for medicine, and had every dollar been n HUN.
DRED, they would have been cheap. With deep graft
tudc, remain Yours truly,
AIRY ANN cos ToCK
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07

These PlllS Puflly Ine DIoou.
These famous ills are expressly combined to opc-
rate on the stomach the liver, the kidneys, the lungs
the skin and the bowels correcting any arrangement
in their functions, purifying the blood the very foun-
tain of life, and thus curing disease in all its FORMS
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.
Nearly half the human race have taken these pills.
has been proved in all parts of the world that moth
ing has been found equal to them in of disorders
of the liver, dyspepsia, and stomach complaints gem
orally These soon give healthy tone to these or
gnns, however much dcranged, and when all other
means have failed.
General Debility, Ill Health.
Many of the most dcspotic Governments have opos-
cd their Custom Houses the Introduction of these
Pills, that they may become the medicine ofthe masses.
Learned Colleges admit that this medicine is the best
remedy known for persons of delicate health, or
where the system has been impaired, its nygora-
ting properties never fail to afford relief.
Female Complaints.
No female, young old should be without this cell
ebratcd medicinc 1t corrccts and regulates the
monthly courses at all periods, acting in many
like charm. 1t is also the safest and best med
icinc that be given to children of all ages and for
any complaint, consequently no famil! should be
without 1t.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
Dated April ID, 1857. '''"' 0' '"' ''""'s'

SECRETARY STATES OFrIcE.l
CoLUMBUs, A pril 4, 1857.
hereby certify that the foregoing proposed Consti-
tuition amendments are correctly copied from the orig
inal rolls file in this office.
JAMES II. BAKER.
Secretary of State
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07

DIR. HOOFL ND'S
CELE DRAFTED GERMAN BITTERS!
DREPARED by DIR. C. NJ. Jackson, Philadelphia,
l. Pa, will cfecually
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Jaundice,
Chronic or Nervous Debility, Dis
eases of the Kidneys, and all
disea ses arising from dis
ordered Liver and
Stomach
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07

All persons knowing themselves indebted to me,
either by book account note, previous to the burn
ing of the Town on the 9Th of Aug 1856, will please
come and settle, as | cannot wait any longer ! do
not mean your neighbor but yourself All accounts
up to the Sth of August must be settled.
Jan II. Fl. COHEN.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-07-07
COUNTRY PRODUCE.

All kinds of produce taken in exchange for goods;
and the highest market price allowed for the same
We read that in the days of old,
The poets sung of mystic love;
But for the best now things have changed,
As in these stanzas we shall prove.
To Cohen give your attention
Facts of importance he will mention.
On Front street, at the old stand,
As every person surely knows,
He always keeps n fresh supply
OF tasty, good, and well-madc clothes;
Cloaks, and coats of every cut and kind
To please the most fastidious mind.
Pants and vests the very BEST
He ever keeps on hand.
Collars and shirts, and fancy hats,s
The latest style within the land;
Fine cloth and silk plush caps,
And Gentlemen's fancy furnishing goodsN
Cotton, wooden, and linen Hosiery,
Carpet bags and Trunks and many
Things of which there is scarcity:
Those who would be wise would come and buyl
OF his splendid, cheap, and good supply.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-03
MADAME Blanche.

PASS CHRISTIAN, December Is, 1856.
Madame BancheAs notice arrival in the city
of Natches hasten inform you the of the numbers
selected for in the Havana Lottery The first three
times drew nothing almost Of patience,
determined TO burn the numbers but fate something else
whispered try it again. did and have drawn the nice
little sum of $4,000 Never had much money time in
my life before. shall still continue draw my numbers
directed for have full faith that will yet
capital prize To You owe this good fortune and beg
my gratitude remain your obedet the
luckest man alive FREDERICK WILLIS.
The Madame has arrived in New Orleans and will remain
but very short time being her way California All wish
ing TO consult her any and all subjects, call soon
H4For persons born in March, April May June September
October and December she will select in the Havana
Alabama Maryland Lotteries that will win capital prizes
Parents having children born those months can have their
numbers selected and draw prizes them.
Terms-Readipg thesPlanets Ladies' 81 to S. Gentlemen
s. S. Lottery Numbers, So Tanans S1O to $50 Date of
birth correct Indispensable Residence 5 Carondeet street
Julia. iae ontf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-03

SPALD1NG q ROGERS CIRCUS On last night. as
well as New YEARS. night disappointed crowds were turned
away from the Amphtheate being utterly impossible for the
building to accommodate all This great rush alto
greatest city and the extraordinary uuaiv Of
the performers throughout only understood by knowing
that the company constellation up of the stars of the
three separate companies Of Mess spadng Rogers which,
anu their junction here performed with the greatest es
dnerent parts OF the country The equestrian and aenc
talent in America comprised company and many of the
eais are really wonderful Those who give their wives
and children genuine without subecting them to the
cfowdns which attends the night performances should bear
nd That day performance will be given to-day The
day performances adapted as far as possible to yepe
tastes and The night performances are now
changed throughout from those previous to New Year