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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-01-27
COLUMBUS, Jan. s, 1857.
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE CE.
COLUMBUS, Jan. Is, 1857.

|
A scene occurred in the House, yester-
day, in the immediate vicinity Of our seat,
illustrative of the bullying propensities of
the Border Ruffian Democracy. SLOUGH,
of Hamilton, introduced resolution call
ing upon the Alto rney General for legal
opinion, as to whether the members of the
Legislature were not entitled to extra mile
age for attending the adjourned session, and
if not, whether they were not entitled 10
pay for the full time since the adjournment
in April last. OF course, every Republi-
can in the House, frowned upon any such
attempt to rob the State Treasury, by
drawing pay when no services were rem
dered. When the vote was taken. the yeas
and nays being called for, every Repubi-
can voted against it, while nearly every
Democrat voted for it. While the yeas
and nays were being taken, conversation
in low tone, sprung up between Mr.
Slough and Mr.. CALDWELL of Ashtabula
Mr.. G. said that if the resolution should
happen to pass, the Attorney General would
pay no attention to it. When asked by
Mr.. Slough the reason, he stated that the
Legislature was the only body competent
to decide that question. Some other con-
versation ensued, when Mr.. Slough again
asked, why the Attorney General would
pay no attention to the resolution. Mr..
Caldwell replied, because it was of too
frivolous nature to engage his attention"
Mr. Slough Immediately rose in his seat
and planted his fist in Mr.. Cadwell's face,
knocking over lis own chair as he did so.
Mr.. Caldwell made no resistance, and very
few of the members were aware of any
difficulty until few minutes afterward,
when Mr.. Caldwell rose to explain the cir
cumstances. A committee of investiga-
ton was Immediately called for, and, we
presume, the case will cause considerable
discussion.
Mr.. Slough is an overgrown BOBBY,
whose highest aim seems to be to become
notorious. Failing to acquire notoriety in
tellectually, and having received his early
education in and about the drunkeries and
hell holes of Cincinnati, and wivhal pos
sessing powerful physical frame, he de-
termined to distinguish himself as an hum
BILE imitator of Bully Brooks. Last win
ter, he endeavored to provoke Mr. Cory
into fight, but afterward learning that
that gentleman carried arms, he concluded
to try some one else. Despairing of pro-
voking fight with any one, he finally con-
cluded to fight anyhow. Mr.. Caldwell, of
Ashtabula, is man about one-halfas large
as Slough, of rather feeble frame, and
agreeable manners. We think Slough
should be expelled, as disgrace to this
body. We shall await the action of the
committee with impatience. A. 7.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-01-27
CHURCHES.

Prcsbytcrlan-Rev /. Twombly, Pastor. scry!cescy'
cry Sabbath morning at II O'Clock. Ever! SaOOa'h
evening Il; 81. O'Clock.
Methodist Episcopnl-Rev. 4 G: By"rs Pastor; & a. as,
sisted by Rev. W. T. M'tcalf. Services At UNION
Chapel. Pomeroy, and Heath Chapl, SheGinld, ev-
cry sabbath at l0'z O'Clock, A. NJ, and T. NJ
Pravor meetings Hyo;y "Wednesday evening.
Protestant Epscopal-No services at present.
New Jcrrsaleni-No services.
GERMAN M,thodist-llev. J. Pfct2ino, Pastor SER
vices every Sabbath morning, nj 10 o'clock.
German Tu,hcmn-Rey. p. Held, Pastor. Services
Ovcry Sabhnth morning. ,
German EvargelcNl PRESBYTERIAN ION Linn street !
Rev. L. The.'1, Pastof Services every saODalI
morning, at 10 O'Clock.
Gernnn Presbyterian ION Plum str'ct)-R"v. -
-, Pastor. Services every Sabbath morning, al
10 o'clock.
Roman CNtholic--Rsv. John Albriack, Priest. Ser
vic-s cvory Sabbath morning.
Welsh Baptist-Peter Lloyd. Pastor. Services cv'
cry Sabbath, at 10 O'Clock, \. NJ and r. NJ. -,
Welsh Presbyterian New School .l--Ray John IL
Jonas Pastor Services every Sabbath at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ and p. NJ. ~
Welsh PRESBYTERIAN (old SChoo)-John +. William9
Pastor. Services every Sabbath at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
GEdGP
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-01-27

NEVER SATIsr1ED,-Nobody is satisfied
in this world. If legacy is left man,
he regrets that it is not larger, If he finds
a sum of money, he searches the ground
for more. If he is elected to some high
Office, he wishes for better one. If he
is rich and wants for nothing. he strives
for more wealth. If he is single man,
he is looking out for wife; and if married,
for children. Of these latter blessings,
some men have too many, some few, some
none at all. Man is never satisfied.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-01-27

The Dayton Journal publishes the cor
respondence between school teacher Of
Shelby county, Ohio, and his pupils, who
had revived the old custom of "barring
out" on New Years day, which indicates
that something serviceable might be done
by teaching teachers little. Here is the
masters letter:
JANUARY, lrst, '57.
BELOVED students
as you have shut me cute there are three
things you may concidcr while | retire fol
q few moments:
namely first what authority have you
for clo2ing the door in my face; 2ond doe
you think you can be gustilied in the act
3rd doe you act on principle OF Honor.
when you consider These will return
when you can either let me in or By keep
ing the door shut allow Me to spend the
day in visiting my friends.
The boys concluded to let him visit his
friends,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-01-27
The Law Of Newspapers.
Rates OF Advertising.

Busircs, Cards. g lines or less, ono year, 50 OO
Ono square, thirteen lines or less, three weeks, ON
Each subsequent insertion, %
One square thrae months, w
One square six months, w
One 81 iare one year 60
Ore-fOuIth column on year, l5 w
Onc-hplf column one wear, 20 GO
Thr1c-ronrths of column one year, 95 90
One column one year 30 90
r7Casdnl or transient advertisements must be paid
FORM advance.
N-P Advertisements not having the number Of in
eartions marked COPY will be continued until for
bid, and charged accordingly
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-01-27

TOWNSHIP ovFIc ERs-sAIisBuRY.
Trnstecs--Amos Dunhan, Thos. Radford, A. Barlow
Clcrk-Hosmer Branch.
Treasurer-O Branch.
justices Of the Pcace-S s. Pain9, e. VI t""P0r'
Robert ilyscl.
Constablcs-- Randall stiyers, oren Jones, o. j.
Worley.
Asssssor-S. Bradbury.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-01-27
corroR Arros orflcrRs-soNIRoY.

Mayor--Randa StiVcrs.
Recordcr--l. s. Nyc. -,
Trustcas-H.S $. Horton, 4. Murdork, II. B, Smith,
VIM. II. Remington, ]. c. Cartwright.
Treasufor--O. Branch, cx olIico.
hiarshal-Ga, lord Lyman.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-01-27
JOB PERMITTING.

Eayirg purchased lNrgc and beautiful assortment
OF new job Type, arr prepared to execute work oi
all kinds, on sh6r. notice, and reasonable terms.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-01-27

COURT AND COUNTY OFFICERS.
Judge o ( the Court Of Common Pless-lion. simeo
Nash. Gallp0lis.
Judge Of Probate Court-A. Merrill.
Clerk Of Common Pleas Court-Rodncy Downing.
ShcriN-Ios,ph V. Smith.
Prosecuting Attorncy-N. Simpson.
County Auditor-H II. swallow.
County rrGasurcr--O. Branch.
County Rccnrler-S. s. Paine.
County Survey0r-JOhn e. Golden.
County Conmissoncrs-Wm. Ledlie, MILO GulArlc,
TlOs. Smith.
Comfy school Examincrs-A. A. Keen, George B.
Grow, II. F. Miller.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-01-27
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Representative in Congress 9th DlstriCi)-iion. v
3. Horton, Of Mcigs county.
Senatot-State egislaturc-Chauncey w. Ha"ic!,
OF Lawrence county.
ReprSsentatvc-Alfrcd Thomson.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05
NEW ORLEANS MAILS.

we have two direct mails from the city. The ont
via Baton Rouge, six times q week, and the otbe,
via the Great Northern Railroad, three times
lct, with all these mail facilities there are only two
days In the week that we receive through mail
and sometimes only one. The river mail, uncertain
at all seasons Of the year, thereby failing 10 connect
by timely arrival at Baton Rouge causes all matter
by this route to he at least day. and sometimes two
behind time. The other mail. however if properly
attended to by the officials of the Post Office at New
Orleans, would always be in season, but from their
neglect it is entirely useless. This mail runs tri-
weekly, leaves by the cars from New Orleans al
O'Clock, A. NJ arrives at Prospect Hill at 10 o'clock
A. NJ and at this place at o'clock, r. NJ Thus il will
DC seen that all mail matter If properly forwarded.
would reach here on Mondays Wednesdays and Fri
days, the evening of the days on which il is mailed.
We would call the attention of the city press TO
this fact. Complaints are made here Of the non-re.
ception of their daily papers, which could be obvia
cd il they would direct their packages Clinton via
Prospect Hill. and urge upon their Post Master, his
sending mail on the days specified.
This latter mail. commencing with the first of next
July, will be increased to six days per week.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

The course heretofore pursued by the New Orleans
Courier in relation to Kansas matters, has been that
of non-intcrvcnon. What has induced the change
shadowcd forth in the annexed extract from an art
Gle headed Half and Half" which appeared as the
leader in It's Wednesdays issue? Is ii cndcovorng
to gain over the State Rights Democracy to It's sup
port in its aspirations after the State Printing or has
the "onc man" given them the cue by which to
speak? Who will inform us? Perhaps the editor OF
the Advocate has fathomcd the "pith and meaning
of it.
al Kansas is fairly and without trickery or fraud
proved to be anxious for admission free State
let her be admitted whenever the general policy o
the United States renders IT advisable. But IT, as w,
grdroy suspect. he ponpous Me himbleriagcr, who he
been so long forbone mM by he Administrations has usec
ms place as Goceraor Of tie Territory 10 procure such
guest let The requea be refused firmly and fea,lesy. If
however, as we are inclined to believe, the bona fd
qualified voters Of Kansas really and truly make that
request let 1t be granted at soon as is compatible Will
fairness to the Soutl'
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05

KlpxAprlSu.-Thc following interesting case o'
kidnapping was tried before the FrSl District Court
of New Orleans during the past week. The accused
VIM. McMchacl was defended by able counsel
The testimony showed that Mary, negro girl. II
years of age and daughter of Elizabeth Carpenter
W. c., formerly Of AmiIc, Miss was some time ago
inlcnurcd by her mother for term ol years (o en-
pirc on her majority to Mr. Garfield, OF tins city
that afterwards, with the consent of her mother, rs
required by law the girl was transferred TO the ac'
clscd's grandmother, Mrs Michael, of st. Helena
parish under indcnurc, setting forth the term
of apprenticeship ut six years. for consideration OF
500: that in the first pucc Mary had been dccoycd
from home by negro man OF Mrs. McM.s, VINO wan
ted her for wife, and who, with his mistress n'l-
thory and the money furnished by hcl. bought the
girls uncxpircd term of Garfield. with the consent OF
her mother, then working in the ncghborhood of Mrs
McMichacl that soon after Mrs. McM transferred the
girl and her indcnturc to the accused that McMl-
chacl then brought her to the city, against the con
sent of herself and mother and placed her for sale In
u slave yard on Gravicr street where Mr.. Garfield
learned from her that she was about to be sold
against her will that she was next taken to II slave
auction mart on Natchcz street; that in the mean.
time. one Andrtls, Texan, refused to purchase her,
as IL would be pcncn,iary ollcnsc; that Mr. Mil.
Ter, of Mississippi however purchased the uncNprca
term Of the girls indcnturc at n great advance on
the cost price, and took her home with him n with
ont the girl having chance to see her mother: aud
that the latter procured the services of Mr.. Garfield
her agent II seems, and brought the matter to L.
gal investigation. Affidavit was made against both
Miller and McMicmcl, but the latter only has been
arrested. McMchacl then gave bail and tried, IN
successfully 10 get the girl back from Miller, who
demanded twice rs much he had paid for her, and
stated besides that he had run her ofwherc She could
not be found. Upon this McM came back to stand
his trial which has doubtless resulted worse than h.
expected. as the jury yesterday found him guilty,
though with u N recommendation TO mercy.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

A. Levi appellee rs. A. G. Penny Foster and wife
intcrvenors appellants sAppca from the District
Court of East Fellcana Judgment so far as it rem
ders certain slaves liable to the mortgage of the de-
fendant in favor of plaintiffs in other respects affirm
ed. and plaintiff to pay costs ofappeal. Judge Mcr
rick recuscd.
Succession of Sarah Ann Penny Solomon Bloom
appellee, Us. J. A. j. Foster and wife, appellants
Appeal from same court as above, Judge Mcrrick
being rccused. Judgment affirmed
Succession of Sarah Ann Penny Foster and wife
co-administrators, appcllces, rs. A. Levi Bloom Adj
Ter d Co., e ais, appeants-Appcal from the same
court as above. Judge Merrick being again recused
Judgment on the opposition of Dr. IIufl affirmed ; on
the opposition of Knapp, Bowman Il Gair, and Shark
Day Staufler reversed A. Levi, Bloom q Co.,
are awarded judgment for 81 1927 o. with interest
The judgment upon the oppostions of Ellen f. Gay
den and husband, and Of A. Hazard amended by de-
creeing the sale of the property mortgaGed to thcm
and as so amended affirmed. The claims of Thomas
w. Scott rejected and the costs of appeal are to
be borne equally by said Scott, by Dr. Huff, and by
the estate of the deceased
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05

TnE UTAH WAn.-Thc st. Louis Republican, wlcl,
has facilities for being well posted in regard TO the
matter, expresses the following apprchcnsons in
ference TO the approaching with the Mormons of
ttah and their allies the sayagcs. It says:
We may be, aud as would seem now not improha-
bic, are on the eve Of u long and bloody war with
the MornOns. Such war of itself will demand II
very great addition tp onr army Ten regiments
We're suggested as necessary addition hut well in
formed military gentlemen are of opinion that there
may he call for twice or thrice that number. A
war With the Mormons will lead 10 excitement among
IN" Indians III Kansas Nebraska ana New McNic"'-
ln many eases. probably these Indians will DO stimi-
lated to hostility against the United States by Nor
mon cmssaiics. Should Congress, III the first week
Of IL session authorize large addition to the army
or the calling into service Of volunteers, the cmb0
dying nna organizing Of the new troops might bc cf.
iectcd at the opening Of spring 50 that they would
be ready for service At the earliest moment practica.
pie fur military operations.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05
THANKSGIVING DAY.

Governor Wicklne, has issued his proclamation,
suggesting, that WEDNESDAY the 10th day Of Decem-
Der, be set apart and observed as day of Prayer
and Thanksgiving, and recommends to the people OF
this State the propriety of assembling at their usual
places of worship on that day, to offer up praise to
Almighty God, to sincerely thank Him for mercies
and blessings already bestowed. and sincerely petit
tion for continuance of His divine favor an in
crease of our prosperity as nation for permanencc
unto ourselves and final spread throughout the en-
tire universe of the blessings of civil and religious
lbertyn
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05
P" DEAR LAW"

Old Hunks, just victor in n suit at law,
Which put some thousands in his wclstuI' d nav,
Rnbbing his hands, exclaimed My friend, It's clear
On earth there's nothing rs the law so dear"
True" cried his friend, " ia that We both agree
1t cost pretty penny for u fee
I've had suit at law these ten years past,
And no one knows how many more twill last;
I've paid ten thousand dollars counsel fees
And yet no eye the end Of nl this sees
Truly my friend, III kiss the book and swear
The law il very, very. pery dear.'
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05

RUSSIAN VIEW OF THE FALL OF DEIuI.--Thc En-
glish troops at Delhi are in more difficult position
than they before the assault They are in their
turn besiged by the Sepoys, who have established
themselves in fortified position six miles from Delhi
after having cut off all communication between that
place and the other great military posts We remar-
ked some time ago that the military movements of
the Hindoos display system of tactics which would
do honor to the best ofEuropean Gencrals,-Le Nora,
l0f ByUoqsi7
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05
TIE STATE PRINTING.

Although there was, at the last session OF The Ic-
glsa'nre, every convenience and capacity for the do
ing OF the State Printing at Baton Rouge. yet, the
Democrats in caucus decided upon division, and
while the Courier, of New Orleans, was made the re-
cpcnt of the larger portion of this division the Ad
vocatc ofBaon Rouge, was forced to be content with
homeopathic share. The conductors of the Courier,
however, were not satisfied with this and with view
OF being the beneficiary of an increased largcss ut
the hands of the Democratic members, they called
upon them to enact law, TO secure exclusive mo-
nopoly of the Judicial advertising of the Parish of
New Orleans OF this latter measure. which was de-
fcatcd in the Senate, by democratic votes, it is not
now our intention 10 diate upon we only refer to
it, to cxcmpfy the gasping proclivities of the Cou-
ricr.
p The election in New Orlcans at that period was
characterized by the same want of frmncss upon the
part of the leaders of the Democratic party that has
been exhibited by them in every succeeding contest.
This, however, did not prevent their organ the Cou.
rcr from demanding State patronage at the hands of
the Democratic members Of the Legislature, which
as above stated was freely granted to them.
The late election shows still more dsgracclu re-
suit. Protected by the Election Law, drawn up by
their own Representatives, enacted solely for their
benefit, they have, with an undoubtcd majority, by
abstaming from the polls, failed to elect a single
Senator or Representative to the present Legislature
Will the Courier then, with this exhibit of derclic-
ton upon the part Of the Democracy Of New Orleans
have the unblushing impdcncc and cirontcry to ask
at the hands of the country Democracy, the least
portion of the State Printing. We trust that such
specimen Of deplorablc weakness will not be exhi.
bitcd.
And If they do, will the Democratic members Of
the Legislature listen for moment to their appllca-
tion? 1t cannot be that they will. They are men
representing the true Democracy of the State, and
are bound by every consideration of right and jus
ticc to give it all, without the least crtailmcnt or
abrdgment to the proprictors Of the Baton Rouge
Advocate They have all the material necessary. all
the means provided all the mechanical skill requisite
and in addition to all these essentials they are loca
ted at the scat of Government the only proper place
for the State work to be executed.
Let then the printing be accorded entire to the
proprctors of the Advocate. They have all just and
reasonable claims for receiving 1.-THE New Orleans
Courier has none
Will the Democratic press Of the country speak out
on this question? Let them take the case to them
selves How would they like to have the public
printing Of their parish given or divided with
neighborng one? Where the legislation is done,
there let the printing attendant upon and connected
with it be executed
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05

NAuMAN a. STRAUSS ASSOCIATED ToMporA.-Tbc
drawing OF this Tombola is fixed for the 18th inst
rev more tickets yet remain unsod therefore all
those who are desrous Of receiving one of the many
rich prizes offered should lose no time in procurinc
tickets
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05
"Morc true joy Marccllus cyiled feels
Than Caesar with Senate at his heels

The following, we find in the editorial corrcspon-
dcncc Of the Pointe Coupcc Echo, dated New Orleans
Nov 25th.
| have just been to call on Mr.. Sigur, who since
the election has been quite ILL., am pleased to say,
however, that he is now fast recovering, and in a
short time will be able to go about. As predicted
he is not in the least dishcarened by the temporary
defeat and is ready now ever, TO carry on the
war against the " one man y and 'moncd poWcrn
Six NEGROES CONVICTED or MURDER Tho Natchez
Courier, of the 2lst inst, gives lengthy and graphic
accounts of the trial there of six negroes two sepa
murder, resulting in each in conviction for mll-
der in the first degree. The first three belonged to
Mrs. Clarssa Sharp, and their victim was d. X. Skin
ner, their oyersecr. The murder was deliberate and
adroity planned, and the plot was only unravelcd
and the dark deed fixed its perpetrators after the
most careful and patient investigation. Able coun-
sci were assigned them by the court, and every right
extended to them that would have been granted to
white men under the same circumstances The other
three belonged to Mr. w. b. Foules. The oycrsccr
murdered was Y. w. Mcbride. This was a deibcr-
atey planned and executed murder similar to the
first one. Both the deeds were committed in the
same part of the State, one in May and the other in
June, and created at the time good deal of feeling
in the community. The negroes finally confessed
their guilt, though this was not necessary to their
conviction. Five of them are to be hanged on the
1lth inst. One has been granted new trial.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05

THREATENED DIsMIssAL.--It is said by the Washing
ton correspondents of Northern papers that the Pres
dent is of opinion that Walkers expedition was al
lowed to make its escape through the collusion of
some of the officials at New Orleans. If the fact
shall be established upon the inquiry now ordered
every participant IN the matter is to be removed
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05
TIE HEIRS AT-LAN.

4 wcllknown counsel in the Crescent City,
Learned aud wisc and not little witty,
Being asked who was most likely to he blessed
With liberal Squire McDonough's rich bequcst
"Why," qioth he, smiling. jndging from the past
We lawyers will he hcirS.at-law at last"
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05

THE VoTE OF New YoRk-The New York papers
contain the official returns of the recent elections in
that State. The vote for Secretary OF State is =
Tucker, Democrat, l95, ,s92 Clapp, Republican III ),
564 Putnam, American, 62,234. Total. 39,69O.--
Tucker, Democrat, over Clapp, Republican, 1928
Tucker, over Putnam, American 1868. Demo
cratic gain Republicans since last fall, 9s457.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05
LEcoNrroN, (kansas Tcrrtory,)
November !, 1851.


November !, 1857.
~ Mc Irmhm dad MmtcrS
Cthc fJHItUfnlgi f1nrentun:
GEAlLEME$: Having been elected hy the pro-,la.
very m"n Of my district delegate to the convcn-
,ioi, have for the past three weeks been diligently
engaged and using my utmost efforts To make ka.-
sas slave state. In doing SO, have not only com
pliel with the expressed voice of my constituents,
hut have been prompted by the honest convictions Of
my heart Ny impression has been, until to-day that
thls convention was pro-slnycry convention. Find
ing that majority nf this convention, under the
gusc OF . N@'onm D,mccracy," and through the IN
.trnn'unty e designing politicians have deemed
b"st 70 sacrifice the prosaycry party aud the in.
lac-is NJ the prUshycry people ii Kansas ID
hrfehy most respectfully tender my resignation ~ /.
member OF said convention.
I"r me gentlemen Of this convention VIC have
seen u to sacrifice the proslavcry party at the altar
"I Natl"nnl Democracy" have the highest regard
peI IoalIl hut at the same time beg leave for rca.
."ns not necessary 10 explain here to withdraw lrou
lhhir holy' Very respectfully.
GEO II AMI TON
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-05

SOUTH CAROLINA u. S. SENAToR.-Ey- Governor
Hammond has been elected to the United States SEN
ale from South Carolina