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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
PETER PUNK.

Who has not heard of the venerable
old gentleman, called Peter Funk? His
precise location has never been discover
ed, but the great amount of .jea0eLrY,
gold 7oatchSs, DC, that have been man.
ufactured by old Peter, have given him
a world wide reputation. True, it is a
reputation that should make every body
regard him with suspicion, yet the old
gentleman has acted apparently with a
full knowledge that the fools were not
all dead, and hat everybody did not
read the newspapers; and bis success
clearly demonstrates the fact that his
prescriptions were about correct. We
have never invested in any of Peters
wares, for the reason that we have al
ways read the papers and kept an eye
"peeled" for him, yet we have seen
many whom the old chap had ".done
brown" some for large, and some for
small sums.
Being IN the cars at Alliance, a few
evenings ago., about starting time, Peter
stepped into the car we were in, appar.
emily in quite a hurry, walked up to a
middle-aged man, Zone quite old enough
to know better,) represented that the
conductor disputed his money being
" simon pure" that he had a friend
some place on board, who had plenty,
but he could not then get sight of him,
pulled out a very fine Coll Watch,
which he offered the u~nsuspecting victim
for a few minutes, as security for the
trifiDg sum of eight dollars, which
amount the victim instantly shelled out
and received the Uery valuable goAa
aoatch, with strict orders to be very care
full of it. The bell rang, the whistle
sounded, off went the train, and oul
friend, looking through the cars in vain
for Peter, discovered that he was placed
in the very awkward position of having
for the trihing sun of eight dollars. g
very valuable gold qcatch, worth abouI
fifty cents.-Stark Co. Democrat.
AE. Persons who have not been il
the habit of "reading the papers,
should not permit themselves to trav
ell" Had this middle-aged man
been a newspaper reader, he would hav'
at once identified Peter as the same ole
Monsieur Tonsou whose victims reacI
back through all the generations sine,
" Adams fall" If our words coult
ever have weight with such a woodel
man, we would advise him to sell hi
Gold Watch, and add to the proceed
sufficient to pay for a good newspaper o
his county. At the end of a tn elve
month he would be proof against tn
wiles of Peter.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
ADJOURNMENT OF H LEGIsLA.
TURE.

The Fusion members, being hotly pur-
sued with the questions which are asked
by people from all quarters of the State,
"Why are you there? And what are
you doing?" are talking about releasing
their hold upon the Treasury. Mr..
auckland of the Senate has introduced
a joint resolution fixing the 18th March
as the day for a sine die adjournment.
The resolution was tabled. All talk.
The county Treasures are piling in their
money, and as long as there are funds
and wherever there are funds, there will
these fusion legislators be gathered to.
gether.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18

TEE HABIT OF SMoKING.-Mr. Solly,
the eminent writer on the brain, says,
in a late clinical lecture on that fright
full and formidable malady, softening OF
the brain
81 would caution you, as students,
from excuses in the use of tobacco and
smoking, and I would advise you to dis
abuse your patients minds of the idea
that it is harmless. I have had a large
experience of brain disease, and 1 an
satisfied now that smoking is a most
noxious habit. I know Of no other caus
or agent that tends so much to bring on
functional disease, and through this, in
the end, to lead to organic diseases Of
the brain, as excessive use of tobacco"
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
NEW o R Feb. is, 1856.

Flour firm and unchanged. Sales S 600 bblsI
at Gas 6.40@6,6O super western 6.65 extra
western.
Wheat IN fair demand at 40 for Chicago
spring; 1,76 white St. Louis 81 red No.
Rye firm at 95 delivered.
Corn more active and firm at 71a7 6for mixed
western in store.
Oats unchanged. 80
Pork firm at 90 sOa20 60 old mess; 81 20a2I
So new mess. Beef steady; sales moderate
Dressed hogs unchanged. Lard better with
free sales at l31aa13N> Bacon dropping.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
M ID AL n O ES.

DR.. RoBACK's SCANDINAVIAN BLooD
MEDrc1NEs.-At last, il Sweden, the ingredients of
two Remedies that d~isinfect the blood of every
corrupt element, have been found. DR. Roback
has combined them. he offers the result in his
They are striking the faculty with amazement,
Snd causing thousands of the sick to rejoice. In
cases of indigestion, liver complaint, scrOfula.
rheumatism. diarrhea, in fact, in al cases ofdis-
ease. not organic. they cure the patient as certain
ly as day succeeds darkness. See Advertisement.
Aw2A
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
POPULATION OF OHIO.

The population of Ohio has increased
fifty per cent. between the years 1s40
and 1856. The Cincinnati Gazette, ba-
sing its estimate upon an assumed pro-
portion of one voter to ST inhabitants,
places the probable population of Ohio
in 1860 1t 2,40O, 600. It presents the
following table of the vote of the State
at each Presidential election since 1910,
and its estimated population and ratio
of voters to inhabitants:
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
and Lot for Sale.

" the road Ieading from Ashland to olives
burg. one acre of land, and a good dwelling
House and Stable, and a good well u water
and a great variety of Fruit Trees and gooa
garden, Everything handy. and can De got
cheap. DAVID S1osEn
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18

WAsHINTToN, Feb. ll.-SENATE.-
The Senate met at IL o'clock and i'm
mediately repaired to the hall. of the
House to take part in opening and count
ing the votes for President and Vico
President of the Uuited States in pur-
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
~There is a bill before the House

~There is a bill before the House,
in Committee of the Whole, to delay
the execution of those convicted of muir
der in the first degree, for two years,
which time shall be spent in confinement
in the pepitentiary; and to use the very
eqplicit language of the bill, they shall
not be discharged from said confinement
except by execution or pardon by the
Governor, it being left entirely discre-
%.tionary with that f~unctionary, whether
the criminal be executed or not. The
bill is very defective, and is rather i'm
practicable, but will do as well as any
thing else to talk akout.--Ohao States
man.
E@ And to furnish an excuse for
this extra session to plumber the public
treasury. The people, when they next
get a fair "sight" of these gentlemen will
Danish them for more than two years.
and to a place which will be beyond the
reach of Executive clemency.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18

IT'S (either travel; ng OF locaDfor NeUvs.
II papers and Periodicals., are requested
to send. without delay, their address 10 me
business which will yield them from lp0to 2OO per
cent. PROFIT. They will please state what News
papers or Perio icals they have canvasseo iof.-
Persons who have not hitherto acted as Agents,
but who would like to engage as such, VIII also
please send their names, Post ONCE sddress, Coun-
~ and State, wlitten plainly.
ama7. NEw YoRK-
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18

extraordinary Cure of a Bad Leg, communicated
to Professor IL ollo way, by Z. Marchant Esq, of
the Gazette Omce R1gartown, Mass.-Mr. Daniel
Nortown of Edgartown, had a sore on his leg,
which defined all or tinery remedies. and instead
of impr wing him he onl became worse. At last,
he had recourse to Holloway's Ointment and Pills,
a fe " applications of tbs Ointment to his leg, ef
Iected 4 wont erful change for the better ; it lost
it's swollen and anwry apPearsnce, and in a very
now q mite sound, and he is able to resume his
his work, although sixty years of age! This as
tonishing unguent will cure wounts and ulcers
even of twenty years standing.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
House and Lot For Sale.

A HOUSE and Lot situatedson Third Street.
N Ashland, will be sold at o bargain, as to
price and time. Inquire at this Office.
Ashland Feb 18 1856.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18

Attachment Notice.
Medael Critendon and
wife, Ezra Ensign
and wife. Joseph Before +: Graham, JUS,
sutton and wife, L. tice of the Pence of
A. Sheppard and Montgomery Town
wife, ship, Ashland oun-
VS.. ty, Ohio.
o. j. Slough and
wife.
ON the. 10th day of February, A. d. 1857,
" said Justice issued an order OF Attach.
ment In this action for the sum Of One Hundred
and sixty-fve dollars.
KENNY d JACOBS, Plf's Attys.
: Ashland Feb, l6, 1857. 4w3f-
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
GRG@E
OF EVER KIND.
Electrotyping and Stereotyping
IN ALL THEIR BRANCHES.
Type Copper.faced TO order.

IN ALL THEIR BRANCHES.
Type Copper-faced To order.
Old Type received In exchange for new at
niRe cents per pound, if delivered in sixty days
from the date OF purchase /; if later, but six
cents per pound.
Publishers of Newspapers who win IT.
sert this advertisement three times, with this
note, AID forward US a paper containing the
same, will be paid in printing materials By
purchasing four times the amount of their bill
for the advertisement.
~ SECOND HAND PRESSES machine
and Hand) usually on sale.
10 Our New Combir alton Borders, which
since their first introduction have been careful
" revised. and can now be justified with the
greatest nicely. hereafter will be sold at fifty
cents per pound.
TM; H Aaekh. JA' VIM. HAeAR, 8 Co.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18

The Yankee who was "lying at the
point of DEATH" whitfield it off with his
jack-knife, and is now recovering.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET.
WEDNESDAY,. Feb. II. 1851

WEDNESDAY, Feb. IL, 1857.
BEEvEs FRcM DIFFERENT STATES.
A. M. Allerton, proprietor of the Washing
ton Drove Yards, Forty-fourth Street, reports
the Cattle in market from the following States;
New York.-.....627 Kentucky .....169
Ohio. ..........4 18 Virginia. 81
Indiana .......... GO Connecticut. los
Illinois ..........l2f New Jersey .... ~
BEEF CATTLE.
Total number of Beeves received in the city
this week, 2545. This is 1908 head less than
last week, and 105S head less than the average
of last year The average number at each
Wednesday market last year was 1884 head
while the number to- day being 1896. shows
1883 headless than the average. and 675 head
less than this day week.
cows AND CALVES.
The supply of Milk Cows this week. con-
sidering the railroad distractions. has been un-
usually large; but the sales have been active
at advanced prices. This is owing to the great
number that have been drawn from the milk
stables to the shnmbles, owing to the high
price of beef cattle. The supply of veal calves.
too, has been good. and the supply. OF good
ones very limited. The price quick at 7a1%c,
live weight, for the best. We noticed a sale of
two large coarse calves; too old for good veal,
at 800. so each.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
Nem A9uertisfmnte.
Type Foundry and Prin-
ters Emporium.

ESIA BLISHED 1878.
THE subscribers d.sire TO advis,
4 their friends. and the Printing Ipterest
generally, that since the late fire, which injured
only the Manufacturing Department OF their
establishment, they have entirely refittd the
same with new machinery, and have awaited
themselves of the opportunity to introduce. es-
cry
MODERN IMPROVEMENT
which long experience and capital Can COM
mand and that they have therefore unequnfIed
facilities for producing
TYPE
of superior excellence and durability, and of
supplying all.orders for the same with great
accuracy and promptness. Our
New peO1men 8Oo@
just issued, will be freely given to all who
wish to purchase, when applied for. Printers
Will be particular in directing how it may be
sent.
We also furnish every article needed in 4
Printing Office. MT Manufacturers prices.
PRESSES-M MACHINE AND HASD-Hoes'.
1'aylors', Adams, Ruggles' and Chase's Dia-
mond press (of which we are sole agents in this
city, and of every other maker III the United
States Ink, Gases, Stands, ITpusing Stones.
Composing Sticks, Galleys, (brass and woody
! Chases, Furniture, De, DC.
Orders will likewise be filled for PAPER,
CARDS, and
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-02-18
Freshet in ALBANY.

From the Albany Journal of Mon
day, 9th, we get the details of the terri
BILE freshet upon the Hudson at that
city. We make such extracts as space
allows.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
TRUST SALE.

BY virtue of n decree Of the Chancery Court,
at Clarksville Tenn, at its October term, 1857, in
the case of McKoin& Bailey, ct ais, VS. G Horn
berger, Trustee, of John II. PriIchelt, | will on
Monday the 2lst day of December 1857, sell to the
highest bidder, the House and lots conveyed by
the said John II. Pritchett, on the 18th Of Novem-
Der 1856, In Trust to Thos, ]. Pritchett, to secure
the said Nixon e. Bailey ct ais, creditors and Sc.
curitias of said John ii. Pritehe:t which deed Of
Trust is on record in the Registers office, in Mont
gomery County Tenn, in Book No A. pages 1877,
1873 and 739. The said House and Lots are
situated on the corners OF Commerce aud First
Cross streets, in the city of GAINESVILLE Tenn, and
the same on which said JOAN H., Pritchett now re-
sides. This two lots contain between | and 2 acres.
Sale at the Court House door in the said city Of
Clarksyille, TO the highest bidder, upon a credit of
aud 2 years, with bond aud security and a lien
for the pur, hase money. The same sold without
the privilege OF red, mptiOn.
J. G HORNBERGER, Trustee,
November 90, lS57-4w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
COMMERCIAL NEWS.
HOME MARKET.

GAINESVILLE, Nov. 90, 1857.
ToBAcco-But few sales: buyers are offering S.
and the rise.
The Pork market is dull. Buyers are offering
dc net, while sellers, who are not compelled to have
money TO meet their immediate demands, are hold
ing up for higher prices. The indications at pres
ent are that a large quantity of bacon will be
made.
Flour we understand is low, the wholesale price
being 81 per Dbl, for Superine. Large shipments
of this article, not less than ten thousand barrels,
have been made during the past week, to New Or
leans and other markets.
Our Merchants and others who have bills ms
turing in the Eastern Cities, are troubled in pre-
curing Eastern exchange, owing to its scarcity,
demand and high prices. At present it is selling
at 5 per cent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
CHANCERY SALE.

f.. II. Dean VS.. Thomas Holtert ct ais.
In pursuance Of an order made in this cause,
a, the October term, 1857, Of the Chancery court
at Clarksville, ! will sell, 10 the highest bidder
at the court house, In Clsrksvile, on Monday.
the 7th cay Of December next, the residence of
Thomas Holbert, about one mile from the court
house in Chrksville, near the PORT Royal turn
pike, and contains about 8 acres, and very haud-
somely improved and neatly arranged for comfort
and convenience,
TERhs.-One. third cash, the balauce one and
two years credit, with interest from day of sale;
notes with good secdrity required, and a lien re-
tanned for the purchase money.
Il. J. MUNF0RD, G. & VI.
Nov G, '57-iw-pr fec 81
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
HIN c.!
AT y
Wholesale and Retail !!

WE have on hand, a large and fresh stock Of
yer Raglans, Seal Skin Raglan, Mohair and Cash
mer Raglans. Plain and Fancy frock over Goats
&c. Black cloth Frock and Dress Goats, BUSH
ness Cashmere coats, all the new styles of black
and fancy Cashmere Pants. Silk Velvet Vests,
Silk and Satin Vests, black cloth and fancy CAST
meres Of all size and grades, Gents shoulder seam
shirts, Cashmere Drawers and under shirts, blch.
and brown Drawers, silk and Merino under shirts,
silk and linen Handk erchicfs, cravats and ties,
black and fancy Kid Gloves, black silk Taffeta
gloves, Back Gsuntleis &c Port Monies and
pocket Books, Whips and Umbrellnrs Beebee
& Co.'S sup. Silk Hats. soft Fur Hats, Planters
black Hats, silk Plush Gaps &c. BeDkeris and
RYAN pump Boots, french Calf water proof Boots
and Shoes, Kid and Calf Caters, Shawls aud
fancy Blankets for G%entlemers use. Our stock
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
Customers Wanted!
R. s. o g. G o.

R. S. MOORE & CO..
DEALERS IN
British, India, French and american Dry
Goods, Rcady-made Clothing, Eagrah
and Brussels Carpets, Hard,odre,
Cutlery, Boots, Shoes, BrOgans, Bonnets, dc.
Have ju received their fall supply of all ar
ticles in their line, purchased in Baltimore. Phil
adelphia, New York and Boston, during the
month of August, and row ready for exhibition
on their counters. The are well aware of the fact
that very little attention is paid to what is said in
advertisements, and would, therefore, merely
state they have lots Of goods which they want TO
sell, and hope the people will call and Judge of
the quality and pr ces.
Clarksyllle, Sept IL, '57-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
STOLEN

On the 5th of November, 1857, a Bay Mare, s
wears old. blaze face, having several white spots
on her back, caused b. the saddle. The saddle
had been used Tor the wagon, having ono BRASS and
one iron stirrup. The man aaking her off said
his name was Allen, he said he would return her
on the next day-and has not been heard Of since
by me. Any Information respecting said man or
animal, will be thankfully received, and the infor-
mant compensated bv the undersigned, if the man
is apprehended OF the animal secured. The mare
was taken from the farm Of w. Daniel, deed.
r. W. DANIEL.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

WE went, last night, to witness "Yankee
Shocks Entertainments at Fowler's Hall,
and were most agreeably surprised at the
display of dramatic talent. The rrious
characters were finely sustained, and the
actors are evidently no strangers to their
business. They will play, tonight, the
Comedy of the Trough Diamond" fol-
lowed by the "The Secret, or Nan, the
good for-nothing," and we bespoak for
them a full house, believing none will re-
greet the time devoted to such harmless
amusement, Dancing and singing con
]stituto a part of the entcrtainment-both
good. Turn out, all who can, The room
will be well warmed.
SEE FIRST page for a variety of miscella.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

II wealth, with a steady aud pro npt az ,nilon
10 a legitimate Insurance busineis, aad the execu-
ton Of cont acts in good faith have Inducements
with The PJbile n selecting their undsrw ntsT-
We refer Them for test Of quality AID our clai,na
TO thrir ptr"nage, TO records OF past services, tens
dering iheir eon unuanoe with Increasing ability
aud fH illiies in future,
D"Cboioe Grst. class indemnity may DO effected
without G.lay, with this well known und able cor
P~orllOu, through
L. G.. WILLIAMS. AogSr.
Oct %, Is57-u
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
M'cCormac's Gallery of Photography
IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.

IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
Pictures OF every style and oize taken. Lowest
price 81; highest price S75. Persons haviBg Oa-
guerreotypes Of deceased friends can have them
enlarged to Photographs of the size of lie, and
colored in oil on canvass or paper, with an accu-
racy not to be obtained in any other way.
Ambrotypes taken for 81.
pRooms we,t side Public Square, ClarksviIle
Oct. /, '57-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
o. car.ries oGss oer " D, Brgq,lg'. Store N


While we were passing down the street,
last Sunday morning, opposite the Post
Office, our attention was suddenly called
to the startling fact, that one of O. W.
Herring's horses, in a buggy, was adyan-
cling down franklin Street towards the
Public Square, at fearful rate, running
away with the buggy, and evidently be-
yond the CONTROL OF the driver. For
awhile, the pace was tremendous, but the
driver displayed admirable GOODNESS and
lf-possession, b%racing himself in his seat,
and holding the reins with a fine hand, to
be ready to avail himself of any advan-
tage that might present itself. How we
wished for q good pistol or rife to stop the
career of that mad and Infatuated animal,
for in a straight course, not more than
one hundred yards before him, was the
abrupt bluff that terminates Franklin
Street, and opens by the Franklin House,
down to the river, with n sudden declivity
that would have precipitated both horse
and driver into inevitable destruction
The fate of the gallant driver now seemed
to hang upon a brittle thread. His only
chance of escape, was either to turn the
horse into the stable before he reached the
square, or run the risk of diverting him
from this stupcndous leap, by turning him
abruptly around Harris corner lie chose
the former alternative. AS the flying
horse neared the stable, he gave him a wi.
der berth, with a view to turn him into
the stable if possible, but in SO doing, the
buggy careened, and threw the unfortu-
nate driver head foremost against the wal
Of the Livery Stable upon the pavement,
on one side of the door. We thought he
must certainly be killed. How any man
could undergo such a fall without break
ing his neck, was q mystery. We ran to
him, as quick as possible, and what was
our horror to discover, in the features OF
the mangled and bleeding body before us,
the lincaments Of eur friend Dutch
For several moments he did not move OF
speak. The blood gushod freely from his
mouth and nostrils. He was carried into
the adjoining room, to all appearance dead
or in a dying state, DR.. Brunson was
promptly on the ground, and in a few
minutes Drs. Haskins and Dangerfcld ap.
pcared, who relieved the npprehcnsions Of
Dutch's friends, by stating that probably
the hurt might not be a serious one, and
that they could discover no dangerous
symptoms. But it is very evident, that
Dutch was not meant to be killed By a
horse. We are happy to be able to an
nounce hat he is on his legs again. Dutch
is a good clever fellow, and every body
will be pleased 70 learn that he is likely to
sustain no serious injury from his fall,
The community could as little do with
out Dutch, as Owen Herring, and that's
saying a good deal for him. We wish him
every degree Of success and prosperity
and hope hat hereafter, instead of allow
ing the horse to "gct him down" as he did
in the present case, he will hereafter man
age the horse, and keep down his fiery pro
pensity to run away.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
BOYS

is very complete and oil fresh, Over coats OF all
the new styles and qualities, Dress and Frock
Coats, business Coats &c, Pants. Vests, BRAVES
&c. We are determined to sell Goods as low as
they can be bought in the West. Our expenses
are small in comparison 10 the majority Of houses
in the city. We are not at the expepce Of clerk
hire &e., where other houses are at the expose of
one dollar, ours is not one cent, consequently we
can afford 10 sell low for cath or to puncthal men
on the usual time. Country merchants would do
we'll to call and examine our stock befofe purchas-
ing elsewhere. TRY US and see for yourselves,
we are always ready 10 show goods TO every body.
You will find usat Mr.. A. B. Harrisons stand No.
IL Franklia street, GAINESVILLE Tennessee.
Yours Respectfully
POLLOCK& WAGGENER.
October g.. lS5T-tE