Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-02-10
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
CoLUnBus, Jan. 90, 1857.

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There are four deserving Of notice, name
ly, the Nsa, the american, the Goodale,
and the United STATES Let no one imag-
inc that the name is indicative of the char
acter Of each Of these houses. We are
not aware, for instance. that the first
named is remarkable for the piety or hui
miliy of its inmates. "On the contrary
quite the reversed The building is the
largest and most imposing in appearance,
and the inmates are generally fashionable
to an excruciating degree. In fact COM
fort and accommodation seem to be secon-
daly considerations. The table is said to
be inferior to that of the other hotels, and
the rooms in very cold weather more un-
comfortable; and their charges higher
We have frequently stopped at the Neil in
times past, when friend Wynne had charge,
but Of late years have chosen other quar-
ters. The building, we believe, was erect
ed by the old stage contractor-Wm. Neil,
and stands rs monument of the public
spirit of that enterprising individual. The
frequent change. Of landlords, however,
is not indicative Of a high state Of pros
perity or good management. In former
years the Neil was considered the Whig
headquarters.
The american, at which we are quar-
tered for the winter, has always been con-
sidered the Democratic headquarters OF
the city, and we believe has not changed
in that respect. The landlord (Mr. Kel-
sey) and his good lady are modern Demo
Gratis of the strictest sect. With all the
various changes in the political creed OF
that party they have kept pace; and should
Democratic State Convention resolve
next year that slavery should be Immediate
ly and Internationally abolished in all the
States, a protective tariff and United
States Bank established. and the term Of
naturalization extended to twenty-one years,
we should still expect to see the Eighth OF
January succeeding celebrated at the Amer
ican, and "mine host joining heartily in
songs of praise to the "gr -reat and gl-lori-
Gus" Democratic party. Notwithstanding
all this, however, Kelsey is model tdnd-
lord, and the american the best public
house in the city, all things considered;
and we find many Of the Republican and
American members quartered therein.
The Gooddle is not so called from the
quantity or quality Of that popular beverage
indicated, but in honor Of the proprietor Of
the building, (Dr Goodale) } who is one Of
the oldest and wealthiest of the citizens ol
the Capitol city. This house was former
ly known as the Capitol House. 1t is
much smaller than either of the Others
named, and is regarded as more quiet ant
retired as boarding-place. 1t has beer
recently repaired, reftted and refurnished,
and is very popular with members of the
Legislature.
The United States Hotel may be regard
ed as second class house. The building
is inferior, charges low, and generally re-
sorted to by those who desire to practice
economy, and are not particular in regard
to accommodations.
All of these houses we presume have
bars attached; although we have nevel
been inside of any of them. They are al
hid away in the easements. What amount
Of patronage they may receive, we have
no means Of knowing; but if we are tc
judge by the general appearance and con
duct Of the guests at these houses, W.
, should think the custom of the bar-keep
er is extremely limited. We have no
met drunken man in Columbus since the
night of the 9th inst, and very few before
f OF at that time. Fashionable drinking
, seems also to be going out of date. We
have seen but four instances Of wines OF
ale drank at dinner-table, although each
bill of fare contains long list of such ar
ticles which may be obtained if ordered
LEo1sLAT1vE.--The Slough case ha:
absorbed much of the time and attention
of members, and much excitement on the
subject has been manifested The evi'
dence in the case varies but little from the
statement made in our former letter. The
conduct of the member implicated since
that time has been extremely obnoxious
far more resembling that of bully and
braggart than Of gentleman. He not
only refused to apologize for the act, but
boosted that his constituents would Justify
his course, and he would repeat the dose il
a similar opportunity afforded ITSELF
Notwithstanding all this, he was borne
with patiently for two weeks, and every fa-
cility afforded him to exculpate himself or
make reparation. All this indulgence was
treated with scorn. The final vote was ta-
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