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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
characteristics Of the MOrmons.

We take the following admirable
delineation of the character of the
Mormon imposter from the Albany
argus:
1t is long since the Morlnons were
voters in the States; and as the great
mass Of them are immigrants from
England, and are not naturalized, we
do not see that their politics is likely
to make them friends or enemies
But Utah was organized under a
Wing Administration. Its first Gov
ernor, Brigham Young, was appoint
ed by President Fillmore; and Brig
ham Young gets his views Of marriage
from Greeley, his RIGHTEOUSNESS from
the men after whom Kallock is mod
eled, his spiritual despotism from
Beecher and Cheever, his views OF
higher law from Seward, and his re-
bellious threats from Littlejohn, Gen
eral Webb and the mountebanks and
demagogues ofthe Fremont faction.
1t is said that it has borrowed from
"Sam" the machinery of secret so,
c~ieties, for the purpose of riding its
Hindoo denominations. The Journal,
which is in alliance with Know-Noth
ingism in New England and Penn
sylvania, and supported Littlejohr
and Banks (both sworn leaders of the
order can tell us as to this.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
The U. STATES and New Grnnndn.

The correspondence between the
commissioners of the U. States and
those of Now Granada, appointed to
settle the difficulties growing out of
the Panama Riots, in which Ameri-
can citizens were wantonly murdered
by the natives, shows that there is
likely to be a little speck of war be-
tween the two countries. The New
Granadians declare that the United
States are not entitled to indemnifica-
ton for the damages sustained by
their citizens in the riots, and that
they won't pay a cent while the U. S.
Commissioners assert that they have
incontrovertible evidence that the New
Granadians are not only response.
bic by the treaty and by the charter of
the Panama Railroad company, but
by the law of nations, and that they
must pay or fight, 1t is said that the
testimony in the case leads to the if.
resistable conclusion that the attack,
murder and plumber of the passen-
gers on the railroad, was a precon-
certed movement; that the Governor
Of Panama and the police, whose du-
ty it was, under the treaty and char
ter, to protect the lives and property
oftravelers on the railroad, were both
participants in the d~isgracctr' attack
upon not only unarmed men, but
women and children. To pass by the
matter, upon such testimony, would
only serve to embolden and encour-
age the New Granadians in similar
outrages, and it is highly probable
therefore that our Government will
New Granada to make resti-
tuition for the losses sustained by our
citizens.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
Beautiful Consistency!

The Black Republican leaders have
sought to raise a storm in the North
over the decision Of the Supreme
Court declaring that negroes are not
citizens Of the United States. Re.
publican meetings and the wisdom OF
Republican Legislatures have been
troubled to find terms harsh enough
with which to express their horror and
Indignation at this decision. They
forget that not many months have
elapsed since they advocated the To.
peka Constitution, the distinguishing
feature OF which was the entire erclu.
sion Of negroes from the territory Of
Kansas. Six months ago they howled
at the injustice of Congress because it
rejected an instrument which not only
prevented negroes from exercising cit
izenshp in Kansas but prohibited
them from ever entering, settling or
living there. 1t was all right for jim
Lane and his co-adjutors to declare
that negroes were not and should not
be citizens but, when the highest ju-
dicial tribunal in the Union decides
that by the terms of the Constitution
they are not citizens, then Greeley,
Beecher & Co., Tray, Blanche and
Sweetheart, little dogs and all oftha
Republican party, become nightly
indignant at the injustice which, they
say, has been done to the poor Afri-
canl Away with such rank hypoc.
risy and unprecedented inconsistency!
II negroes are citizens of the United
States by the terms ofthe Constitution,
then the Topeka instrument violated
it by excluding citizens Of the United
States from the territory! flour op-
ponents insist that the Supreme Court
is wrong, they must admit that their
panacea for all the ills of Kansas, the
Bogus Topeka Constitution, is also
wrong.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
mo, 1891
AN

Securing to married women such personal
property as may be exempt from execu.
ton, and also enabling them to control
their W earnings, and the earnings oil
their minor children in certain cases.
SECTION /. Be it enacted BY the Gen.
eral Assembly Of the State of Ohio, That
no married man shall sell, dispose OF, or in
any mapnpr part with any personal proper.
ty which is now or may hereafter be ex.
empt from sale upon execution, without
having first obtained the consent Of his wife
thereto.
SECTION 2. II any married man shall
violate the provisions of the foregoing Sec
ton, his wife may, in her own name, COM
mence and prosecute to final judgment and
execution a civil action for the recovery of
such property or its value in money.
SECTION 3. Any married woman, whose
husband shall desert her, or from in.emper.
ance or other cause, become inCapacitated
or neglect 10 provide for his family, may, in
her " name, make contracts for her W
labor and the labor of her minor children,
and in her own NAME, sue for aud collect her
own or their earnings. This act shall take
effect and be in force from and after its pas
sage.
n. H. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
THOMAS H. FORD,
President Of the Senate.
April u, 1857.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
Democratic Victory in Pomeroy

We have just learned that the Dem
ocrats Of Salisbury township, Meigs
county, which includes the town Of
POmeroy, gained a decided victory in
the late spring election. That town.
ship gave a majority last fall for the
Republicans, but this spring the Dem
ocrats, in a fair and open contest,
succeeded in electing every officer
The paper published there was care.
full to say nothing about the defeat Of
the Republicans, for reasons best
known to itself. We congratulate
our friends in Meigs upon this evil
dence that their county will roll up a
respectable democratic majority at the
next election. Almost everywhere
have the spring elections been favor.
able to the democracy, and we have
strong hopes that next fall VIC shall
carry the State.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

DIED of Poison. The Danvillc
Penn.) american says that a post,
mortem examination of Mr.. Mont,
gomery, the member Of Congress
lately deceased, exhibited extensive
abrasion Of the mucous or lining coat
of the stomach, and the entire destruc,
ton of the membrane, both at the car.
diac and pyloric orifco, with a gcner-
al loss OF tone, or DISCRIMINATION OIL
the thoracic and abdominal viscera.-
The physicians ascribe his death to
poison. Mr.. Montgomery stopped at
the National Hotel, Washington, du.
ring the Inauguration.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
Oh Yes ! Oh Ycs!

Thomas G. Ware, Chairman of the
American Executive State Committee
has issued q call for a Convention o.
delegates to meet at Cincinnati on the
9th inst, said delegates to be elected
by county mass meetings, each coun.
ty being entitled to three times the
of representatives that it now
sends to the House of Representatives.
The Know Nothings in Vinton are
furnished the above information gratis
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
The Poisoning at washington

1t is believed that not less than
seven hundred persons have been Sc.
%riously and dangerously affected by
the National Hotel poison, at Wash.
ington; and some twenty or thirty
deaths have occurred in consequence
There are still several persons very
seriously i'll in this city, whose recov.
cry is doubtful. Among others the
Hon. Robert j. Walker is not yet
entirely recovered from his severe at
tack. Senator Hale, of New lamp.
shire has become a thin lean, man,
under it's revenge. 1t is now the opin-
ion of many persons that there was a
deliberate purpose to poison Mr.. Blu,
chanan ; and that the diabolical
scoundrel hazarded the lives of thou
sands in the attempt.
IN. Y. Mirror.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
JAMES II. BAKER,
.0snrsy1p,t ,f .G1ys
Lynch Law in Iowa.

On the 9th ult. q half breed named
Eli Griff6rd murdered a mar in Jack.
son county named John Ingalls,. lie
was arrested and lodged in jail at An
drew, on tbs 31st of March and was
taken from the jail on Saturday last,
at about 6 o'clock p. NJ, by a mob oil
twenty-four of the citizens Of the vi.
cinity where tie murder was perpe-
trated, Iron Hill Post Office, in the
same county, and about II miles from
Andrew. The Jail was entered by
force, the door being broken open with
a sledgo. The jailor made no reSis-
lance, nor called on the citizens to
help the prisoner or defend the JAIL
The prisoner, on finding himself in
the hands of the mob, confessed the
crime. After he had made the con
fession, which was in the presence Of
from 300 to 800 persons, the prisoner
vas told that the fatal moment was
approaching. A prayer was then Of
forcd up BY Rev. Mr. Babcock, a
Methodist clergyman, after which the
prisoner was b~andaged, a rope adjust.
ed on his neck, and then fastened tc
a tree, one end of it being held by a
vigilance committee of "a, who, at a
given signal, all drew the rope togeth.
or, and suspended him eight feet in
the dir. There he hung till he wa:
dead.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
The New CENT will be distributed

The New CENT will be distributed
to the public in about three weeks
A million are already completed, and
two millions more will be completed
before the Mint commences paying
them out. Col. Snowden declares
that since the establishment of the
Mint, the large amount of eight
cen hundred tons of copper have
been used up in the manufacture Of
pennies, making $50, 900 900, pieces.
The quantity of Spanish coin still in
the country is estimated at two and q
half millions Of dollars.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

SENsIBLE.-A Virginia gentleman
who has been to Kansas for the pur-
pose ofsatisfying himself as to the fit,
ness of the soil and climate of that
territory for slave labor, informs the
editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer that
if a planter should take three humid.
red negroes there it would take a
least two hundred and fifty Of them tc
procure wood to keep the Others
warm. He says there is not enough
wood in the territory to prevent the
negroes from freezing.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
Reading and Writing Test.

The Abolitionists of Massachusetts,
have done, what some of the same
party desired to do in this State. They
have adopted an amendment to the
Constitution which excludes all per.
SONS from voting who cannot read and
write English. BY this decision a
person who has had the misfortune to
be poor and unable to acquire the ne
ceSsary qualifications, is deprived Of
the dearest right of a freeman. Ne,
groes, who r not citizens OF the Uni
ted States, can now crowd away from
the polls respectable white men, who
are citizens! The people of MaSsachu
sets may, in the course of time, be
come convinced hat a white man is az
good as a negro, but we doubt it.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

W Wesec by an act of the late
lie giSlature that Township and Cor
poration Treasurers are required to
be elected in the townships and towns
in which the county seat is located
the same as heretofore. and that where
there happens to be a vacancy by non.
election or otherwise, a special elcc.
ton must be had.-SeRttR6i.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

U William G. Bryant, the poet
editor of the Now York Euening
Post, who was formerly a Democrat,
but went in for Fremont and Black
Republicanism last year, has left for
Europe thoroughly Disguised with his
new friends and allies. We state this
upon the authority of the Albany IN.
W Statesman.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

Mr. Everett has already paid to the
Mount Vernon Association $4,000,
the proceeds of his magnificent lee
ture on Washington, which he has de-
livered in the principal cities of the
country,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

V The Ashland Union suggests
that Gov. Chase issue a proclamation
for a day of general thanksgiving by
the people of Ohio, in consequence Of
the recent adjournment of the fusion
legislature.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

0P At an election held ON Friday
last, for Directors of the Cincinnati
aud Marietta Rail Road, the follow
ing gentlemen we're elected: John
Madeira, Alphonso Taft, Samuel B.
Keys, Daniel j. Falls, Noah L. Viii.
son, VIM. S. Nye and Jonathan S.
Niles,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

CLERK OF THE NEXT HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, John l.. Robin
son, the present United States Mar.
shall for the District of Indiana, will
be presented by Indiana as the candi.
date for Clerk of the next House of
Representatives. We state this on
the authority ofthe Sentinel.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

A German paper at New Orleans
says that the eldest son Of Prince AL
exandCr, brother of the Empress of
Russia, is Deputy Surveyor of the
public lands at DonaldSonville, in that
State. He was formerly a Captain
in the Polish Light Artillery.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

1t is stated positively that a block.
ade of the coast of Cuba will be estab.
by British cruisers, ifthe Span,
ish authorities show themselves any
longer unwilling Or unable to sup,
pre- IS the slave traffic.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

Guizot has written memories of his
life, and sold the manuscript for S25,
900. We should think this fact
would be one Of his most pleasant
memories.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

The Democrats OF the Third Con-
gressional District, st. Louis, have
nominated John B. Clark to fill the
vacancy occasioned BY the election Of
james s. Green 70 the Senate.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

u The Democrats of Philadel-
phia elected their candidates on
the 9th, by largely increased MAORI
ties. The Select Council contains 81
Democrats to three opposition. The
Common Council has a largely in
creased Democratic majority.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
MINERAL LAND FOR SALE!

THE Subscriber offers for sale Eighty Acres Of
i Land situated in Swan town-hip, yinton CO.,
Ohio, five miles north of Macarthur. and on the
line ofthc S. o. II. V. Railroad. Said land il
well timbered, and abounds in Coal and Iron Ore
of the very best quality-one bank of Red lron
Ore said to be the best found IN Ninton county.
April so. lsi7-pd3W Il. 'AlEBCAENS
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
SWEET POTAToE SPROUTS FOR
SALEi!

TIVE subscriber is prepared to supply Sweet
i PotatOe Sprouts to all who may wish to pur-
chase them for the present season. Delivered at
his residence near Cincinnati Furnace, on the Al
~lcnsyille and Ham1rn rad. or at Macarthur.
MAY j.. i-~!r-SNS" THOMAS ROACH.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
n. H. VAN WORRIES,
no. l70.l AN ACT
In relation to Public Records.

lHO' lIV'I AN All
In relation to Public Records.
SECTION l. De it enacted by the GEN
eral Assembly Of the State Of Ohio, That
it shall be lawful for the county commits
sioners Of any county to cause any public
records Of said county to be indexed ur
Transcribed, whenever in their opinion the
public interest may require it, and to pay such
compensation to the persons employed for
the same as may be agreed upon, not ex-
ceeding ten cents for every hundre words,
and all contracts heretofore made by the
county commissioners OF any county for such
indexing or transcribing, are hereby con.
firmed and declared valid ; such compensa.
ton 10 be paid out Of the county treasury or
the allowance of The county commissioners
and the order ofthe county auditor,
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect on ii
passage.
n. II. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
THOMAS H. FORD,
President Of the Senate.
April l7th, 1857.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

SPAIN AND MExIco.-The latest
ne VS. from Europe in reference to the
difficulty between these two coun.
tries, renders it probable that it will
be settled in an amicable manner.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

~Mrs. Cunningham who has been
on trial for some days in New York,
for the murder of DR.. Burdell, has
been acquitted. Eckel was discharged
on his own recognizance.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

Mr.. Barnum is holding forth in
England, with limited pccuniary re.
suits, in favor of the Maine Liquor
Law.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber,
~ (oflrontOn, Lawrence county, Ohio has been
appointed and qualified as executor on the estate
Of William T. Sisson, late of Vinton county, Ohio,
deceased. WILLIAM n. B0LLES.
Macarthur, May IL, lS57-3w39
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
In every variety, and a large stock ofsum
~Cottonades, &c.
DRESS GOODS.

In every variety, md n large stock ofsummcr
Goods, Cottonades, &c.
DRESS GOODS.
Linen Lawns, Brilliants, Plain and Figured
D~elaines, DebeRes, Plain and Figured Ginghums,
Lawns, Embroideries, Collars, Undcrsleeyes,
Swiss, Jaconets, Table covers, Linen and Cotton,
Straw Bonnets, Bonnet Silks and Grapes, Ribbon,
NJ. Antique and other Dress Trimmings in short
everything suitable for the season. Also:
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
The largest assortment ever brought to Vinton
county. Gift Books for Teachers, and a large
assortment of Miscellaneous, Poetical, Historical,
Biographical, and Standard Works, Family BIZ
bles, and every variety of School Books. Also a
large assortmet of Wall Paper and Border, Of cV.
cry Description from s to SO cents per bolt.
LIQUORS..
Longworth's Sparkling Catawba, Claret, Pure
Juice, Port and Ginger Wines, Champagne.
Brandy, Peppermint and KimGl Cordials.
The above articles are warranted pure and &c
lected expressly for medicinal purposes.
~ Green Hides, Calf skins, Furs and all
kinds Of country produce taken in exchange at
the highest prices.
May 7, ls57-3S-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14
SECRETARY OF STArB's OFFICE.

SECRETARY OF STATB's OFFICE,
Columbus, April l3, 1857,
hereby certify that the foregoing acto ore cor
rectly copied from the original rolls on file IL his
Office.
JAMES II. BAKER,
Secretary IF State.
AuDIToR's OFFICE, Vinton county, o.,
Macarthur, May IA, lS57.l
l certify that The foregoing laws are true copies
Of the laws as certified to by the Secretary Of
State.
JOEL A. WALDEN,
Auditor Of Vinton county.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-05-14

A Truthful Account Of the Indi-
an Difficulties at the North
West.
The following, which we cut from
a Minnesota paper, gives u truthful
and reliable account OF the Indian
murders which have lately been com.
mitted in Northern Iowa. The cor
respondent says:
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-04-11
BORN TO GOOD LICK.

The ST. Louis Leader tells the following
Of this CITY, wen A",~.. .....
failed IN business. AMI after settling up his
affairs gave TO his principal creditor deed
of trust OF certain real estate to secure the
payment OF $4,000. At the time. the prop
erty was farriy valued at that, sn the creditor
r ut the deed in his safe. and there. so far as
he vas concerned. the matter ended. The
merchant, broke down, Disappointed, poor,
but vet rnterprIsinc: went South. visited CAL
i!ornia. Mexico. and South America. specu-
lated, made half dozen fortunes. and lost
them again. A few weeks since he returned
30 the city, sick, fravel-worn, needy and dis
heartened. Bv chance. he m ct his old law
yer, gentleman high in bis profession and
who is deserved!y respected. After the first
greeting the lawyer remarked. Il am glad to
see you back, and as Won seem to be in want
Of funds. the sale will h- inst 10 time"
The merchant looked hard at his friend
and finally said Sale what sale? I've got
nothin. to sell"
Nonsense. my dear fellow, You are richer
than YOU imagine. Don't YOU remember the
deed of trust drew up for sou some twelve
wears ago."
Il do. what of ~
"We!l at that time the property would not
have realized the sum, so it was let lie, but il
is now in the market and exn.ct to close
contract for is sale this week
. 'lou amaze me what prlte 10 YOU ex-
pect to get ~
I've asked $4,000. and shall get it TO, i.
Your drht and interest will amount 10 SAL
ooo. or thereabouts, so YOU have Sos .ovo 10
81 upon."
The sensations of the party NAV he ''mnre
easily imagined than described" as the penny
liners have it. hut one thing is certain. Mr..
A went home happier man than he had
been for ten years at least.
What We have here related is simple fact.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-04-11

PREAcHISG.-Dr. Cumming says -" OF
all things, the most pitiabIe is when a man
breaches to himself, and when the audience
listens to be pleased with the minister. And
the most glorious thing below is when the
minister's preaching and the peoples hearing
lead to this conclusion not "How we'll the
minister spoke to-day and " How comfort
ably did we hear to-day but How glori-
Gus is the Savior! How precious this soul .
How weighty our responsibilities in thi. pros.
pect Of eternity and judgment seat" We
may always judge of what has been the na-
ture OF the sermon, or what has been the
mood in which it was listened to, by the first
remarks We hear as we retire; when people
60 home criticising the words of discourse,
instead of dwelling on and speaking of the
lines Of the subject, there is something wrong
in the peoples hearing or in the minister's
preaching. May God grant that all preach,
and tha: all my people hear, may lead them
to l!tt their hearts far beyond the temple,
and to leave them nowhere except where
our hearts and our treasures should be, be.
side the throne Of the Lord Jesus.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-04-11
MAY AND DEATH.

81 wish that when you died last May,
Charles, there hal died along with YOU
Three parts of Springs delightful things;
Ay. and for me, the fourth part, toe.
"a foolish thought, and worse. perhaps.
There must be manv a pair OF friends
Who, arm in arm. deserve the warm
Moons birth and the long evening ends.
$50, for their sake. prove May still May!
Let their new time. like mine of old,
Do all it did for me: bid
Sweet sights and sounds thrOng manifold.
"Only. one little sight. one plant
Woods have in May. that starts up green
Except streak. which. so to speak,
Is Springs blood, split its leaves between
"Tha,. " they might spare: a certain wood
Night lose the plant; their loss were small :
And I-where'er the plant is there,
Its drop comes from my heart. that's ALL
Hurper's .,fagaz'n.