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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28
Kansas Matters.

Notwithstanding the favorable reports
that have reached us from time to time
Of the prospects of Kansas becoming a
free State, Notwithstanding the fact that
from all reports. Gov. Geary seems dis
posed in some sort to legislate fairly, and
to allow the majority to govern, we re-
greet TO say that it is by no means certain
that border rufians. and the usurping
legislature, will not yet carry out their
measures and plant slavery forever upon
the free soil of Kansas. The pretended
Legislature has been recognized by Gov.
Geary as a legally authorized body. and
their laws as the laws Of the Territory.
All the members of the old mob L 'gis-
lature were present at their assembling
on the 18th inst, except one murderer,
who having killed a pro slavery instead
of a free state man, had been forced to
run away.
Is it to be supposed that having thus
the power in their own hands, these men
will so modify the pretended existing
laws, or pass such new laws. that the
now disfranchised free state settlers will
be permitted a voice at the ballot box,
at all? Will they not make such pro-
visions as TO ensure them a certain ma
jority of delegates TO the Convention TO
form a State Constitution, and will not
that Constitution certainly admit Sla-
very ?
This being done. and Kansas will ap-
ply for admission into the Union as a
Slave State. The Senate is certain to
vote for it, and every member from every
Slave State in the House. The Repub-
licans of the North will oppose in a solid
phalapx against it. and the Democratic
members from the Free States will hold
the balance of power. They have, every
man been elected on the strength of their
protesiations in Favor Of Free Kansas.
Not a man could have been elected in a
single Northern State who would have
openly avowed himself as being in favor
of making it a Slave State. 1t only re-
mains TO be seen whether these men will
be true 10 their constituents, true TO their
plighted word, or whether the influence
Of the Slave power, of executive patron
age, of bribery. and the party whip shall
cans them to PROSTATE their manhood
before the juggernaut of Slavery.
We confess we look to the future of
Kansas with gloomy foreboding.
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tim; but he escaped, however, with a
whole skin, much to his own satisfaction.
no doubt. He intends, I understand, to
establish himself in the growing town OF
Oberlin. and hang out his ~"shingle" as
a limb of tie Ian" and | tIust in his
new profession he will''lay justice to the
line, and strict justice to the Plumb et,"
and adorn the profession thereby.
There was quite a sensation this morn
ing, in the House, produced by the pub
LEGATION of a pamphlet by Mr.. HowELLs.
Of the Ashtabula Sentinel, entitled "No-
tees of the Members of the Legislature
of Ohio, in the SEND General Assembly,
commencing 7th January, 1885," The
Notices are all favorable. and produce a
good deal of merriment. The writer
shows a thorough knowledge of mankind
and no ordinary degree of genius as a
writer.
The Committee in the assault case,
has not yet reported. The eyes Of all
have been turned in that direction for
some days. Yours, &c. T.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28
Mmragss,

In Warren. at the Parsonage. on the 4th inst ,
by Rev. VIM. c.. Clark. Mr. JOHN J.. GILL
MORE. of Newton. and Miss MARY A. BUSH,
of LOrjstown-
In Warren, on the 25th inst. by Elder Calvin
Smith. Mr.. CYRUS BoSwoRTH. Jr, to Miss
MARY CAMP, both of Warren.
In Kinsman, on the 10Th inst. by Thomas
ellis, Esq. Mr.. THOMAS THOMPSON. to Miss
ELIZABETH c. DAVIS.
In Newton, on the 22d inst. by Benjamin D.
Garlic, Esq, Mr.. J. NJ. BUTLER. formerly of
Warren, to Miss JENNIE NJ. oRwIG. of the
former place.
In Lordst0wn, on the 22d inst, by Irwin P.
Gordon, Esq, Mr.. AMOS E. KIMBERLY. of
Austintown, to Miss RACHEL FLICK. of the
former place.
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DARTS CALDWELL

One Of the Representatives of Ashta-
bula, is a native of his county. is mar
ried, and "a years of age. By profess
sion he is a Lawyer, and one of The most
prominent members of the Bar in tLat
and adjoining counties, where he has
piacliced during the last ten yeas; he
studied under the tuition of Judges Wade
and Ranney. Mr.. G. is about medium
size, well made, leading forward slightly
in walking. of a sanguine bilious tenn
permanent, of easy but independent bear
ing; though his vuice is rather more ex-
pressive of that quality than his carriage;
he moreover enjoys an enViable popu
laiity without the trouble of playing the
demsgogue. He is a good reader, and
possesses the leading elements of an ora
tor, sustained by a power of %eloquence,
which constitutes him n of the best
speakers on the floor. A sort of defiant
information at the close of a sentence, is a
marked defect in his style. This talent
for speaking. however, does not tempt
him into the excuses of many less gift
ed; and be never rises without something
to say. and a proper occasion. So that,
though he onits. no suitable opportunity
10 canvas the merits of any question. he
is not noted for much speaking. Very
few members of the body possess more
respectable talents as Legislators, or OBJ
serve more propriety in the use of them.
In politics, he was a Wing Of the anti
slavery school till 1854. since which
time he has acted efficiently with the
Republicans, and assumes a decidedly
ultra type as such.
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The Case Of Mr. Caldwell and Mr.
Slough

We learn from the o. S. Journal that
the committee Of the House, appointed
to examine into the facts in regard to the
assault made by Mr.. Slough, a member
of the House from Cincinnati, upon MIR.
Caldwell, a member of the House from
Ashtabula county, have made the re-
port. The coma iltec unanimously
agreed that the assault of Mr.. Slough
upon Mr.. Caldwell was nnjustiiiable. but
recommended no action. As soon as
the report was read, a motion was made
10 accept the same. Alter the inlermis-
sion of a minute or two, Mr.. Plnmb. Of
Trumbull county, arose and offered a
preamble and resolution. the purport of
which was, that Mr.. Slough should
make an apology to the. House for the
offense committed. or failing TO do so, he
should be expelled.
After some desultory remarks from
three or four members, at the request Of
Mr.. Smith of Montgomery. Dem. and
Judge Brayton of Guy lhoga, (Rep.) Mr..
Plumb withdrew his resolution. in order
that Mr.. Slough might have an Opportu-
nifty 10 make such remarks in regard to
the report and TO the House as he might
wish 10 make. As soon as the resolutions
we're Withdrawn by Mr.. Plumb. Mr..
Slough arose, and said IN substance that
he had already made an apology to the
House. He had said that "he regretted
the occurrence" and be thought that
ought TO be satisfactory. After a few
immaterial words he sat down. Nh. P.
hen renewed his motion. and pending
its adoption the House took a recess until
8 o'clock.
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Raising Fees and salarina.

On Wednesday last the bill for rais-
ing the salaries of Judges was defeated
in the House, and a: the same time the
bill 10 raise the fees of Jurors from one
dollar, to one dollar and a half per day,
was defeated in the Senate.
The latter bill certainly ought to have
passed.
No man residing out of a county seat.
can travel to court, pay his expenses,
and serve on a jury as the pay now is,
without sustaining a daily absolute loss
of money. besides giving away his time.
This ought not so TO be.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28
RALPH PLUMB,

One Of the representatives of Trum
bull County, is a native of New York,
Chataque County. 1 believe, whose pa
rents emigrated to Trumbull in 1891,
when he was in his fourth year; so that
he is now the representative Of the coun-
ty in which he was grown up from child
hood. Mr.. P. has been merchandising
in the township of Hartford, his post. Of
fee address being Burg Hill, for several
years past, where he has been more or
less identified with the politics of his
county. From the first organization of
the old Liberty party, he and his broth
ers, who are active men in Ashtabula,
took a prominent pant with those early,
and jealous friends of freedom, and
maintained their position Till they found
the majority of the people with them
under another. Though less expressive
name. Samuel Plumb, the member
from Ashtabula in 1859. was one of
these brothers, who constitute a trio of
jealous reformers. The three are active
business men, as well as politicians, with
a good share of ''grit and ge-ahcadativc.
ness" all nearly of the same size, which
is about a general average, very free
sociable, and ready to find acquaintance,
all which qualities are well developed in
Ralph, who is the best looking man of
the three. As a legislator he is an ex-
%cellent worker. as his labors as chairman
Of the Committee Of Claims will show F.;
and few men in a first session can ell
their place better. In speaking he is
clear and forcible, and makes a good
impression in a short speech--never in
dulging in long ones--which is always
tot he point. OF course, after his long ser
vice as an anti slavery man, he could not
overlook the opportunities of this posi-
ton TO promote that interest; and he has
not failed to improve all proper occasions
in that way, with propriety and zeal.
acquitting himself as becomes a friend of
true freedom.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28

Quite q number Of Furnaces have been
recently erected, and many more will be,
as soon as the improvements 10 facilitate
the transit of the Lake Superior ore are
completed. The prospect for this trade
is encouraging, and with very many 9th
er favorable a~nIicipAiions, warrants Us in
the belief, that after a year or Two Of light
receipts, a large trade will seeh the Ca
nal, aud our successors will report to you
a healthy and paying business.
BY order of the Board Of Directors.
CHARLES SMITH, President.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28
of the Governors MESSAGE.

The Portage Democrat says that the
Portage Sentinel. Stark County Demo-
Graf. and the Summit Democracy. in pub
fishing the message Of Gov. Chase.
omitted the tables Of the receipts and
expenditures for the year. which show
the financial condition OF the Stsie.-
These papers have followed the lead OF
the Cincinnati Enquirer.
NOtso bid Our neighbor of The 7Ium-
ball Democrat. He had the mainline 5
and honesty, to print the whole message.
Though we differ with him occasionally, ,
we will Go him justice in this Ease.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28
Can EnilensY be Cnred2


We think the following letter from a respectable cit
izen II Mississippi will answer the question. and re-
move all doubts from every unbiased mind:
GRENADA. Miss, June s. 1855
DR.. Seth ;. Hance, Baltimore. Md--Dear Sir: 1 take
great pleasure in re istiBg a case OF spasm or fits. cured
by your invasu1i le Pills. My brother. J. J. Lyon, has
long been afflicted With this awful disease He was
hrst attacked while quite youne. He Wouli have one
or two spasms at one attack NJ frsts but as he grew old
er. they seemed 10 increase likewise Up to the tine
he commenced taking your Pills, he hat them very Of
ten and quite severe. prOstrsting him in body and mind.
His mind had suffered Seriously ut now, 7 Am happy
to say, he is cured Of those fits. lie has enjoyed fne
health for the last Eve months past. His mind has also
returned to its original sprightliness. All this 1 take
great pleasure in communicating, as il may he the means
OF directing others TO the remedy that viii cure them.
Yours. respectfully. Re ". P. Leon
No person. Who is suffering from Fits or SpaSms.
should neglect sending TO Dr. HaEee, after this, for =
supply OF his inestimabie medicines His prices are as
follows: one box 81; two .; twelve S54-sebth BY mail
Tree, on the receipt OF 3 remittance Address SETH ).
HAScE, lO5 Baltimore street. Baltimore, Md JAM
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28
GEORGE T.

Is Mr.. Plumb's colleague from Trum
bull, a Cabinet Maker by trade, residing
at Girard, and 43 years Of age. Mr.. T.
is a man of genius, rather eccentric in
appearance. but of sound practical views
of life. taking hold of matters pretty
generally as il they had to be done and
not merely talked about. He is not in
the haoit of public speaking, and does
up his share of Legislation in a quieter
way. AT home his social qualities,
which are quite genial, with his known
soun.l common sense, render him quite
popular. Occasionally he is a contribu-
tor TO periodical literature. Bat
Gin We are perrin here an there,
About this Ha,' We chance to stare
Upo' a chiel wi thrlpple bare.
An blinkin' cen,
o. middling stature, light and spare,
An visage keen
VIVA quiet sis, as wrapt in thought,
Contravin' business as he ought,
An wha' will ne'er be mapping caught,
By those around .
A chap wi fun an humor fraught,
Be sure you've found.
The vera child We may depend,
Wham We wi pride wad ca your friend,
Wham ye may trust to the 1Ornsend,
An then yell ken
Him to wha's cracks an jokes depends
The name Tam Glen.
II you would know a first rate fellow
and a good Republican, get acquainted
with this member.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28

q PN0TICB--DR- s STEOSo's FEVER DEsIRoTEs
The prOprietors depend wholly upOc The intrinsic
virtues, the curative pOwers'of this new Remedy. to
build up its own reputation Every sufferer will be
left to decide for himself the relief il affords him. The
best recommendation il can acquire is to take ID 70 the
sick room, and there let IL speak for Itself; let IL there
spread joy and peace around the pillow Of suffering
and pain II il win not do thiS,a thousand certificates
will 10 but little towards securing the condolences Of the
public. The testimoniais-which are many and long
are published in a circular. as the limits of an adver-
tisenent will not permit-which are presented more
for the purpose OF calling the public mind to this new
remedy which may be found at the principal Druggist
N the Western States and California.
If it possesses the extraordinary powers which We
claim, it will have great popularity wherever intro
dueed. and form a great public blessing. On ths other
hand, If it possesses no real value, the sick will soon
find it ont. and demonstrate il as a humbu a. base
imposition" See advertisement
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28
GEORGE MYGATT.

This is another Connecticut man, who
has spent all but ten Of his So years in
Ohio he represents Cuyabogs county.
and resides in Cleveland, where he is
one of the firm of Mygatt & Brown,
Bankers. Mr.. MS height is full six
feet, fairly Proportioned. thin. of light
complexion and prominent features ; his
manners are staid, those of a gentleman
of the old school, modified so as no to
clash too openly with the humor Of these
faster days. He bears himself Ike a
man of business, firm, decided, and in
dependent, impressing you that he acts
upon consideration, and not often before
he is ready. In the House he is not
much of a lalker, though he argues his
cases well, speaking in a business kind
of way. and giving his reasons clearly
and without any fourish-as if he re-
garded the reasons and the subject more
than any distinction TO himself TO be OBJ
tanned by a speech. The several bills
he has introduced have been managed
with propriety and skill. In his personal
relations he is free and social, and foni
of a good joke, while despising a mean
one.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28
Church Dedication.

The Portage. (Ravenns) Sentinel says
the New Methodist Church. just com
Pleted in that town, will be dedicated on
Friday the 3oth inst. the exercises 10
commence al half past ten O'Clock. A. NJ.
The sermon we understand is to be
preached by Bishop Simpson.
The building is Of brick. 40 by II feet
in size. and finished with elegance. and
simplicity.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28
]. D. SPRING saws :
DR.. J. B. anarchists Celebrated Cathoi,

For the Relief and Care Of SETsrisg F.=alss.
Il stands pre-eminent for its curative powers in all
the diseases for which IL is ~commende usually cali
ed FEMALE or these are ProIap,us
Uteri or Falling Of the Womb; Fluor Aibus or Whites;
chronic and liberation Of the Womb:
incidental Hemorrh1ge or flooding; Painful, Suppress
sed and Irregular Menstrastion &c. With all their &C.
eomPanying evils Cancer ~excepted) no matter how ss-
we're or OF how long standing.
This medicine has never been introduced by empty
puns AMI misrepresentation nor is it intended that is
present popularity shall he sustained by any medium
but its merits and the appreciation ofthe public.
READ II FOLLOWING
Messrs. E. A. SMITH & Co. Druggists, Warren, o.
Ny wife having been afflicted some ave years With
the di<easeS for which Dr.. Anarchists Uterine Catholi-
con y recommended, 1 was induced to procure a bottle
Of il for her from having known several cases that had
been cured by the remedy. She used II with evident
and increasing benefit, until eve bottles we're taken in
all in the space Of eight months; and at the expiration
Of that time she was entirely well and is nov enjoying
Tor the hrst time in years. perfect health. The cure !
am satisfied IS permanent-not a mere patching up;
but a radical, complete eure-and II any are ineretn-
lous and need further evidence. ] will satisfy them Of
the truth Of my statement b. their calling upon me.
Ell Coz,
Dec. l1th SO. Johnston, Tramsuli Co. q.
Sold by Z. A. SMITH & Co. Agents. Warren, o.
j. h. MARCHISl & Co. Proprietors.
Central Depot 394 Broadway NY.
Once Nos. & T. Janl4-m
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28

u We would recommend our invalid readers
to give Hollands Bitters' a trial, as we feel
assured a medicine that can produce such evil
denee as the following. in its favor. is no hum
bug:
I'd. SPRING says:
RocKPoRr, Monroe CO., N. Y, Feb. %, 1855.
Send me a fresh supply Of Bitters immedi-
ately. 1t gives the very best satisfaction. One
gentleman had been troubled with the Dyspepsia
for a long time, and spent the most of last sum-
mer at a noted Water Cure establishment, but
found no relief whatever, until he used the Bit
tiers. He is noD entirely cured"
Rev. T. P. PFISTER SAYS:
NEw BRooKLYN. N. Y, Oct. g, 1853.
DR.. c. NJ. JaeksOn-Dear Sir-I request you
to send me BY the first opportunity. three bottles
of "HOoaands German Bitters." aud / am glad
to state that the Bitters have cured different per-
sons of my acquaintance, when physicians help
was without effect. especially in Hemorrohidal
eases, bleeding piles,) the effect and cure was
sure and certain.
Saa alvar@isaDna,E
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ANNUAL REPORT
Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal Company.

oFFIcE OF TIE PESSA. L ONO CANAL cox-,l
WARREN January 7, 1e57.
To the Stockholders of the Pennsylvania
and Ohio Canal COmpony.
The Board of Directors present to you
Their Annual Report, exhibiting the ops-
raiions of the Company the past season,
and lis present financial condition. Up
TO the close Of the last month, the follow
ing sums had been received at The Trea-
sury, as charged to various account on
the books of the Treasurer:
STATEMENT.
Cash on hand, Jan. 10. 1856, s45, SO
Tolls received du-
ring the year sc, 52,963,14
Arrears of toll, 1881 $500. As
Rents received, $500
Fines, 57,74
Interest, 973 9S
Received for Real Estate sold, 10000
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Notices Of Representatives of the State
nf 0hio.

Mr.. Howell, editor Of the Ashtabula
Sentinel, has published a pamphlet with
the above title. giving short epitomes of
the lives of the different members OF the
House of Representatives, with short
descriptions of their personal appearance.
AS the notices are all good natured. no
one will take offence. We extract The
notices of the members from this county,
together with those of three members
from neighboring counties, with whom
many of our readears are personally &C.
quainted /; Mr.. Mygatt having formerly
been a resident Of this town ; Mr.. Trues-
dale a resident of this county before its
division /; and Mr.. Caldwell having on
several occasions made public speeches
in this county, and having frequently
beer here at court. &c.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-01-28
Town Libraries.

Gov. Chase, in his message, suggests
that the clause in the School Law, shall
be so amended, that Township Libraries
be substituted for District Libraries; and
that at each County Seat should be
County Library, and supplied as far as
possible with the published documents
of the State, and National Government
Thus instead of furnishing small libra
ries TO each School District in the State,
the same amount in books would be fur
nished to each town, which is now given
to the several school districts within it:
thus forming n valuable, and compar'
atively extensive and varied library in
stead of several insignificant ones.
During the past year, an almost
perfect Indifference has been manifested
to ills Library Clause in the School Law,
and its operation has been well nigh, il
not entirely suspended.
The Governor farther suggests, in re-
gard to furnishing the libraries at County
Seats with the State and National docu-
ments, that the State Legislature could
make the necessary provision for the
State documents, and a little attention
on the part Of Senators and Representa-.
lives in Congress will ensure a full sup
ply of National documents.
These suggestions deserve the alien
ton of every citizen. If instead of the
District system. which supplies to each
school, but a few books, and in many
cases a dozen copies of tie same book in
the same township, a Free Library com
prising a greater variety, and better
books. open to the use of every resident,
young and old, could be substituted in
every township; with a larger one at tie
County Seat, containing the Public Doc
uments Of the State and Nation, also free
to every citizen of the County, it seems
to US that the benefits would be greatly
multiplied, without increasing the ex-
pense, a single cent.
The Public Documents would be ex
tensively valuable. as books of refer
ence, to all citizens, at all timess who
might wish to search the past history of
the State or National Government, or to
learn their present workings.
How valuable for this purpose, they
would be, none can know who have not
searched, as we have done, more than
once, every Office and library, both pub;
Ii; and private. within u reach, to OBJ
tain information on some topic connected
with our editorial business.
There has also been much complaint
among the tax payers, that they should
be burdened with the expense of these
District Libraries. We have little sympa-
thy with these, deeming such economy
narrow false, and short sighted, but we
think that if The Governors suggestion
be adopted. and these men receive some
of the benefit from the use OF the books,
themselves; they would not only be salts
fed in a measure, but their own heads
be made wiser. their hearts better, and
their pLilapthropby broader,