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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-21

The House of Representatives consists o.
234 mcmbers-llS members constituting Il
majority. 1t will be seen from the above
that the democrats have clear majority of
twenty-five over the combined vote of the
Republicans and the Know NothinS>. This
majority will be increased to Twenty-Five at
an early period of the session by the admi>-
sion Of three Democratic members from the
new State of Minnesota. Itmav be added rs
Il significant fact that six of the seven Terri
tories of the United States will be represent
ed in the next Congress by Democratic dele
rates
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-21
The Mormon Rebellion--Burn of
U. S. Supply Trains.
WASHINGTON. Nov. Is


Dispatches were received hv the State De
parilAcnt to-day from Chief Justice Echol>.
of Utah. dated a, Camp Swcctuatcr. ~ miles
Fast of the South Pass. Oct 18th. 1914.
Judge Echol> SAYS an express has Just arriy-
ci from Green River. and reports that on the
night of Oct 9TH. train OF % wagons Was
captured by the Mormon> - miles from the
Pacific Spring. At the same time two other
trains were taken near Green Ei,cr-iu al
y wagons AID loadiuc>. The mormon> sad
the, hal 80" men there. and Loo more al
Sat !.arc CITY. Col. Alexander is cncamrcI
Al Hams Fort. 80 miles in advance ot the
front train. which is DESTROYED. He SCI,
Capt. Marcy. with loo men back 10 Green
River 20 enable the ,cam>trr> to collie, their
cattle.
The Normons killed no one. for the rca-
son that no resistance was made. Col. Smith
will co!lcc, the trains on this side and escort
them forward. One train is now before Us
and two hchind. We are in good spirits and
that is a crca, help 70 all The Normon>
will. likely. attack us in a DAY or two. and
MAY rur their imprudcncc. We have 1. men
in this command. but Col. Smith is 4 host
within himself. We have determined 20 use
the rifles in the lines. We shall mos: likely
take the route on Bear river for Sal, l. Ike
CITY. The want of forage for our mules is
the greatest hinhrancc. but we will 20 on
if We have to walk and carry our proyis-
IONS
The above despatch showing the first overt
act of Mormon treason was Immediately laid
before the President of the United Statc>.
who summoned the members of the Cabinet
for consultation upon It's contents. The in
tclligcncr was considered III cabinet meeting
in the afternoon. but no definite action was
determined on. The Secretary of War thinks
it would be hopeless to attempt to send rein
torccmenls or supplies so late i'll the season
rs this.
Dispatches are anxiouslv looked for from
COL Johnson. who is in command of the az
my for Utah. The government officers do
not full! credit the report received from Judge
Echols.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-21

ing adjusted after some little delay, the eul-
prits being faced about to meet the gaze OF
th,r !atc corps. the .ignal was given. and
the seven unfortunate faScals were LAUNCHED
mo n:te. It Vas nos found it would not
do to blow away the remaining three in the
square where tie gallows had been erected
so the brigade was moved off about 200 ,afd'
towards the mai'lnn between the Sappcrs
lines. when three guns of the Horse ArtilIcr!
were unlimbcrcd. when the three sentenced
to be blown away met their doom.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-21
Che Californian.
BIZ c. NJ. STONE e. co.
St. Johnsbury, Nov. 81, 1857.

n 1t will be the aim Of the conductors of THE
CALIFORNIAN to rive the News i'll an attractive
form, and in It's season; to make an interesting
and clcra'ing Family journal; to discuss public
affairs with independence and vivacity; and to
reflect the common New England sentiment ayans,
;hc great Wrong of Slavery.
Con!rsroNDENCE-WcS solicit roluntary COM
mauicaiion~ from all parts of the country upon
matters of interest. 4 J Items Of NcwS, in par
ticulor. VIII he thankfully received.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-21

ma. The Arabia brings over one million and
the California boat. which left Havana for
New York, on the 10Th, has another million
or more.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-21
Thirty-fffth Congress.

From the " Ellington Union, Nov. lcIll.
Elections for members Of the House OF
Representatives of the next Congress have
now been held in all the States of the Union.
with the following result;
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-21
WASHINGTON. Nov. II.


Dispatches corroborativc of Judge Echols
were received this afternoon. They say =
The Mormon> have opened the hall by burn
ing three supply trains. two on Green River
and enc Oh the Big Sandy. the centre trains
consisting in all of IS wagons There was Il
council among the officers. and ii was deter
mined, after hearing the opinion Of guides in
relation to the country. TO go around by tn,
Soda Springs. where the road forks for Ore
gon and California. and enter the Salt LAX,
Valley through an extensive valley. whcr,
the snow will not be an impeachment. Thi,
determination. the cxprcsSman says was ap
proved of by Col. Johnston. who told him tc
say to everybody that he intended to winter
in the valley or not at-all. The Mormons al,
congrcgating in large numbers. even on this
side of the mountain. burning the grass. and
are determined, it seems. to prevent the en-
trance of the troops into the valley, anyhow
They are regularly enrolled in thousands
and if COL Johnson enters the valley he car
act only on the defensive with his handful of
men.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-21

CHANCE FOR TIE GlRLs.-Iherc is great
scarcity of domestic help in Kansas, as well
as scarcity of manageable Young women.
Both arc in great demand. Girls get large
wages, and are eagerly snapped up by bach
clor settlers within week or two after they
arrive in the territory, SO that the demand
for help continues unabatcil. and is likely to
for scmc time to come. The opening is a
good one for industrious and ambitious girls
who are out Of employment. Some paper
advises those that 20 to take along. in lit
tie box in their trunks. white veil, kid gloves
ard orange flowers; they will come in Use.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-21

KANSAS GovERNoEs.-A governor is war-
ted for kansas-a governor who will stand
by and hold his tongue while ruflians stuff
the ballot-boxcs. burn houses, steal cattle and
rob and murder men, women and children
The federal government has tried four times
to find such Il man, and. strange to say. can't
find him yet Gov. 'ccdcr exposed them
from town to town. Gov. Shannon confessed
in his cups. GOV. Gcary let out the facts in
his letters. and now Gov. Walker has gone
and told them in proclamation All this
makes tough work for the democratic organs
whose bread and butter depends on their
swearing that no such outrases exist
.llbMHy EreniHg JournGi.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

MONEY FoUND.-Abouttwo weeks ago, a
Mrs. Petit brought to Mr. H. Branch SlI5,
IN money which she had found few rods
from her house, under an old log, while
searching fora hen's nest. Supposing the
money was portion of that lost by Jas.
Murphy about that time, information was
sent to him. He arrived here on Satur-
day, and at his instance, two individuals
were arrested, and taken before Esq. Lee.
The examination was postponed until 8
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Not know
ing the result, we withhold further com
ment until next week.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30
ArrIvaIor lhe Per,io

NEW YORK, June 23.-The steamship
Persia, with Liverpool dates to the 18th
INST, arrived here this morning.
| In the House of Commons. Lord Palm
erston announced that the French govern
ment had given no opportunity for remon-
strance IN regard to the firing upon Brit
ish merchant vessel by French war
schooner, for the French government had
promptly expressed its regret at the occur
renee and dismissed the officer who ordered
the firing.
The bill for the admission of Jews into
Parliament was read a second time. The
toman Catholic members, headed by the
Duke of Norfolk, opposed the measure, and
had waited upon Lord Palmerston, and also
neld meeting for the purpose of secu-
ring relief for the Catholics from the OBJ
yecuonaole passages in the oath now taken
by the members of Parliament.
The returns of the Bank of France show
an increase of upwards of fifty millions of
francs A reduced rate of discount is
looked for
Inc harvest prospects of France con-
t,nue satisfactory, and the accounts from
the SILK districts are cheering.
Douglas Jerrold died after weeks i'll
ness.
The Berkenhead half of the Submarine
Gable has been completed and is pronounc-
ed perfect. The Niagara was expected in
The Mersey in few days to commence ship
ment.
Evans, Havare & Co., London and Aus
tralla shippers, have failed-liabilities
tl5O,000 to G20O,OOO sterling.
France was engrossed in the election
movements. The Red and White Repub-
licans are said to have coalesced.
a panic occurred at the theater in Flor
ence' occasioned by the scenery taking fire.
forty-three persons were killed and one
hundred and twenty-four wounded.
"A meeting of merchants was held at
Liverpool on Friday, for the purpose ofas-
slstlng the movement for obtaining an in
creased supply of cotton. Resolutions
were passed, referring to the present and
uncertain supply of that staple as well as
the undue fluctuations in prices, and ex-
pressing the opinion that the Colonies of
Great Britain offered ample resources for
the cultivation and development of the cot
ton plant, and that it is the duty of the
British nation to aid the measures by which
Its growth may be established and extended
A committee was also appointed to CO.
operate with the Manchester Cotton Supply
Association.
General rains in Ireland had largely ben
ehtted the crops, giving promise of great
abundance.
LONDON, Saturday Morning. Reliable
advlces from Konigsburg, state that the
new Russian tariff had been approved of
by the Emperor.
Colchester, a Banker of Kittening, had
Jailed. Liabilities E14o,OOO
The London Times. city article Of Sat
1rday, says: "The funds are firm to-day
1t the Improvement of yesterday, after the |
regular hour. At the stock exchange, in
The discount market, and at the Bank of
England, there was considerable pressure |
or money all day at g. per cent. that be-
ng the lowest rate
The final quotations of the French funds
show an improvement of J per cent.
Much excitement prevailed in the Corn
market during the week, and decided adj
ance of prices for most descriptions has
'een demanded and in some instances OBJ
aimed.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

FOURTH OF JULY.-We understand that
the Sunday schools Of Pomeroy and Mid
dleport are making extensive arrangements
for Union celebration on the approach
ing anniversary of our nations independ-
ence. We are not informed of the partic-
ulars. We have also been informed that
like celebration will take place in Leba-
non township. The workmen at the ma
chine shop intend celebrating the day at
Rock Spring. These are all the celebra-
tions we have yet heard of, though doubt
less there will be many more.
TEMPERANCE CELEBRAT1oN.-Just as
we were going to press, we learned that
the Sons of Temperance intend celebrating
the Fourth of July at Wilkesville, Vinton
county, and,they invite all the friends of
the cause here to join them. r. A..
Plants, Esq, of Pomeroy, H. f. Miller,
of Middleport, and Rev. II. A. Welsh, of
Harrisonvile, will address the multitude.
Dinner will be prepared on the ground, for
s a couple.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30


place of Gibson. We regret that he did
not then receive it.
For Member of the Board of Public
Works, we should like to vote for Uorne-
llus s. Hamilton, the able Chairman of
the Investigating Committee on Public
Works, He is plain, practical, business
man, industrious, honest, unassuminp.
and fearess-just such man as is needed
in the Board.
For Supreme Judge, we suggest the
name of Judge VIM. V. Peck, of Scioto.
Many worse man might be nominated.
But we shall have more to say on the
subject hereafter.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30
POMEROY, OHIO.
TuESDAY,;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::JUNE 80
Republicans state Convcntion.

Alta meeting of the Republican State
Central Committee, in conjunction with
the Republican members of the Legisla-
ture' and other distinguished Republicans
from various parts of the State at Colum-
bus. on the 18th of January, 1857, after
mature consideration, it was resolved that
it was expedient to hold the State Conven-
ton of the Republican party of Ohio for
the nomination of a State Ticket, at Co.
iumbus, on the 18th ofAugust next.
In conformity to this request, the State
Central Committee announce to the Re-
publicans of Ohio, that the delegates from
the various counties of the State, will as
semble in the city of Columbus, on
WEDNESDAY,, THE 18TH OF AU-
GUST NEXT, at 10 o'clock, Am, for
the purpose OF putting in nomination can
didates for the following offices: for Gov
ernor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretsry of
State, Treasurer of State, one Supreme
Court Judge, and one member of the
Board of Public Works, and the transac-
ton OF such other business as may be prop
er for the occasion.
The Republicans of the several counties
OF Ohio, unless they shall otherwise agree,
will meet at their county seats on Satur-
day, the 9th day of August, being the
Saturday preceding the day of said State
Convention, and elect delegates thereto in
the proportion of one delegate to every
five hundred votes given for the Republi-
can candidate for President at the election
in November, 1856, and one for each frac
ton OF votes equal to, or over one half of
SAID number. The total number of dele
gates by this basis will be 377.
Here follows table showing the number
of delegates which each county is entitled
to, from which we perceive that Meigs is
entitled to FOUR delegates. The call is
signed by VIM. Dennison, A. P. Stone,
l.. G. Van Slyke and others, as the Re-
publican State Central Committee. I
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

Books AND JEwELRY.-The gentlemen
who opened last week on the corner of
Front and Court streets, are selling books
and giving away jewelry at tremendous
rate, Three men arc kept constantly EN-
Pioyed waiting upon customers. 1t is a
good Illustration of the old proverb of
Solomon, "There is that scattereth and
yet increaseth." We understand they
intend to remain few days longer. Ii
you want bargains, strike while the iron is
hot.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30
The Seneca County St.,te StocLs
OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF SrATr.)
COLUMBuS ,Iunn 09d 1Qsz {

OfflCE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE
COLUMBUS, June Esd, 1857.
On the 18th inst. l published state
ment OF the amount ofstocks in the Treas
ury' deposited to secure the circulating
notes OF the Independent Banks of the
St'le' with the statements thatall of these
bonds were in the Treasury, except sl32,-
I20'l4. On discovering the deficit call
ed on Mr.. Gibson for an explanation of this
qehclency' as compared with the books.
ne informed me that they had been sent to
New York at the request of the bank 10
be exchanged for other bonds to be rp.
turned to this Office
On the same night I received nv an.
Poihtment, sent message to New York
10 ascertain at the earliest moment what
FUNDS were there belonging to the State or
Mr. Gibson, and Immediately attach the
same. ''o
One hundred thousand dollars of Ohio
ponds were found in the hands of Messrs
Atwood & Co. in New York, sent him hn ~,
Gl6son. Proceedings have been common,
ced to procure the return of these bonds
to this office. N1O'
where the balance of the bondo aro
S32, 128.14) l have no certain informo
tlon. L have ordered proceedings against
other parties in New York, which I bono
VIII bring them to light. have commit
nlcated n these facts to the public at the ear
nest moment L deemed it prudent for the
interest OF the biIlholders and the State
A. L. STONE, Treasurer.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

WORCESTER, Mass, June 24th-An in
formal vote was taken to- -dav in the Repub
llcan State Convention, to nominate a can
dldate for Governor. N. p. Banks re
ceived two hundred and ninety-one, and al
others one hundred and seventy-three votes
SECOND DIsPATCH.-N. p. Banks was
nominated by a vote Of 377 out of AL,
Oliver Warren, of Northampton nominated
Lieutenant Governor; Thomas D. Elliot,
OF New Bedford, Attorney General.
Resolutions adopting the Philadelphia
platform were passed--regarding the Dred
Scott decision as an usurpation of judicial
power for political purposes-pledging the
party anew in an uncompromising opposi-
ton to the existence and further extension
of Slavery.
Resolutions, demanding more economy
IN State expenditures, and denouncinp the
Dred Scott decision as an insult to the mem
ory OF Washington violation of the
plalnest, natural, constitutional principles
OF law, perversion of history, an en-
croachment upon the rights of States
and deliberate blow at the freedom and
rights of man, were adopted.
RICHMOND, Va, June 24.-The New
School Presby terian Church in this city has
endorsed the action of its representatives
in the Cleveland Assembly, and appointed
delegates to the proposed Convention to be
held In Washington on the 9th day Of fAu-
gust next.
New York, June 24.-The Cunard
steamship Canada, Capt Shannon, sailed
at noon to-day for Liverpool, taking out
upwards of 81 100000 in specie.
MEMPHIS, June 24.-John Everson was
shot dead this afternoon, in front of the
Worsham House, by a gambler named
Iohn a BILE, for asking to bepaid some mon
~ owed. Great excitement exists. Cit
zens assembled at the Jail to hang him.
but were persuaded to desist by the Mayor
md others.
A meeting had been appointed for this
evening, to determine what action shall be
aiken in the case.
IHE RUNAWAY SLAvEs.-Yesterday we
nnounced the elopement of three slaves
rom Henry county, KY, on Sunday-the |
rrest OF one, in lndiana-escape of the |
econd, and death of the third, bv being
hot by William Mead, one of his pursu7
rs. We have since learned that an in
!uest was held on the body of the murder
negro, and verdict rendered in accor-
ance with the facts stated, and that red
lsltlon will be made on the Governor of
-entucky for Mead, on the charge of muir
er' Weare also informed by Capt. CIax-
A. OF Carrollton, KY, that Mead. after
nrsulng one of Sanford's negroes three
undred yards, caught him, when an un-
1own elderly white man approached Mead
leh a rifle, threatening to kill him if he
d not release the negro. Mead, hayinp
scharged the contents of his pistol pre- /
ously, when he killed the other neGro. !
emed it best to obey the command, when
Q fugitive disappeared in the woods.
he unknown intruder was supported in
back ground by young man, supposed =
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

DROWNED On Saturday evening last,
a boy about ten years ofage, son ofMr John
Bruner, stone mason, was drowned in the
Ohio River, a short distance below the
Pomeroy Rolling Mill. We understand he
was playing in the water, and got beyond
his depth. His body had not been recov-
cred at last accounts.
About two years ago, another lad about
the same age, was drowned in the same
place.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

D16D--son tho oath instant, of in0am-
nation OF the bowels, Mrs. MARGARET LouBNrr. wifi,
Oh Mr. John Loubner, of Salisbury township. aped
sixty-seven years and three months
MARRIED.-on Wednesday, cath instant.
at the u 5. hotel, by Rev.A. G. Byers Mr., JorN H.
sMrT' OF the steamer Crescent City, to Miss AxAsp
MARIA WEBSTER, of Meigs county
With the above came gold dollar yva..,.
ed to observe that this fashion OF sending doI,ar
The Printeris becoming quite fashionable. wehyhIS
approve of the custom. 1t shows rot only that nc
services OF the printer Appreciated bnt tho, a.
couple united are pleased with their bargain We
ne happy couple plenty OF all the good things or
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

The RESCUE CAsE.-Attorney- General
Wolcott delivered his argument on Thurs
day last. He confined himself mainly to
the question of jurisdiction, and made by
tar the ablest argument in the case. Val
landigham closed for the Marshals. The
Judge remarked that he would take the
matter under advisement, and give public
notice prior to making his decision.
The Cincinnati Enquirer and kindred
prints are Kissing on the Marshals to get
them into a more serious difficulty. If
some old lady would take the editor of the
Enquirer across her knees and spank him
right soundly, we might see less of his
baby-talk
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

FEARFUL EXPLOSION. Pryor,
pyrotechnist, while experimenting with
powder,-endeavoring to get up some
fireworks for the Fourth of July in Gin
cinnnati, accidentally caused an explosion
which blew up the building (3o8 Main st, }
and resulted in his death, and the wound
ing of several others.
A few years ago, this same Pryor lost
his wife by similar explosion.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

A. T. SroNE.-This gentlemen. who has
oeen appointed by Gov. Chase, Treasurer
OF STATE, is one of the best men as we'll as
one on OF the ablest fnanciers in the State
l lie Governor could not have made be;t.
Ter selection. He formerly represented the
Columbus Districtin Congress. For nanv
years ne has been successful mercban;
me Inc best qualification, however. which
WI, WI :: stone possesses for the dangerous
posi- 1, rs sterling and unquestioned integrity
Clinton Co. Republican.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

THE MARKETs.-No change worthy of
note except, perhaps, that some of the
articles OF country produce are scarcer.
Flour ranges from 81 to So per barrel.
Wheat brings S1.4o@S15o. 1t is not
necessary to extend our quotations.
The weather has been extremely favora
bic for growing crops, and we look for an
abundant harvest, and good times.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-06-30

KANsAs.-The political affairs of the
territory, according to our latest intelli-
gence, stand thus: The Free State men
refused to vote for Delegates to the Con-
stitutlonal Convention, permitting the Ruff
hans to have their own way. The vote,
consequently, was very small. The Free
State men still maintain their separate Or
gan:zation, and adhere to their intention
OF urging the Topeka Constitution upon
Congress. Gov. Walker has got into diff
ficulty with the Ruffians, and is denounced
by them for declaring that the Pro- Slavery
Constitution shall be submitted to vote
OF the people. The Rufians know that
II 1t Is submitted 10 the people fairly, and
their free opinion taken, it will be voted
down ten to one. They will never submit
to let l; go before the people. In this
case' Walker recommends Congress to re-
Ject it, But Congress is pro-slavery, and
will do no such thing, for fear of insulting
the South. The fight is now between
Walker and the RuHians.
We are inclined to think, from the tone
of the Washington Union, that MIR. Bu-
chanan will oppose all attempts of Walker
to submit the Constitution to the peoplc.
and take strong ground in favor of the
plan of the Ruffians for enslavinp Kansas.
tie may possibly recall Walker. But he
will find that Walker is not so easily tri
fled with as Reeder, and Shannon, and
Geary have been. He is a man of char
acter and great political inhuonce-not
only tirst-class politician, but shrewd
and successful speculator, and withal,
Southerner, fresh from the cotton-fields
and rice-swamps of Mississippi. 1t is not
altogether improbable that he is now play
ing his trump card for the Presidency in
1860. If SO, he will be very apt to win.
1t would not greatly surprise us to see
Robert j. Walker brought out as the Free
State or Republican candidate in 1860, if
he adheres to his present policy.