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Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

WASHlNGTON, sept. xx, 1901.
The undersigned han read with the most painful
emotions of the loss of the steamer Central Amer
ica and sincerely depores the sad fate Of her pas
sengers, suddenly cut of, in health and hope" by
one of those fearful hurricanes which In the psst
few years have made So many paths dcsolate, and
SO many hearts to mourn.
But. mid the gloom and horror of that dreadful
night, there is one CLEAN Of elori us light-one
gallant noble chivalrous action Il at will stand out
In bold relief and raise for its author monument
as enduring as time, ndestructible mind; it's
base resting in the hearts Of women, and its npex
as elevated us her hopes. "Save the women and
children" was the first order of the noble Hern-
don and shall the American women forget the gal
lant the noble eal tain who, mid storm, gloom and
desolation forgotful Of emsel could think of poor,
fruil women and helpless childrenf Never! no.
never!
l propose to my countrywomen that ameeting be
called in each city and village in the United States
and that funds be collected and transmitted to
George w. Riggs, banker in Washington, to be in
vested for the use of the wife and daughter of Capt
Herndon, late of the United States Navy Let us
do something to sh, W cur gratitude to one who in
time of trouble sacrificed himself to bis duty aud
to woman.
Your c0untrywOman,
SARAH MAGRUDER.
To the WOMEN of the United States
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

Hartford, Sept. 29.-The Hartford Banks have no
idea Of suspendng specie payments. They nre
vastly stronger Il nn they were last week Their Ii
abiliticsl are much reduced. Their specie hasbeen
increased by energetic STEPS TAX, for that pur
and all persons may rest easy that no one of the
Hartford Banks is in any danger of suspendinR-
The condition of each is known to all, and all are
satisfied that the crisis is passed.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

THE NEWPORT Ners, which has exhibited n
marked improvement since GEO. L. HAMMOND
Esq. became its proprietor. has lately received II
valuable accession in an arr ngement made with
Col G. c. VAN ZANDT, to act as Associate Editor.
The Newport Beekiy Journal, the weekly of the
Nens, now appears in quarto and embellishcd
form. Though do not incline to the quarto style,
we are glad to note this evidence of the enterprise
and prosperity Of our Newport neighbor.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

~ We commend to parents and guardians an
sttcntive perusal Of the communication Of Teach
er," in continuation Of the views set forth by him
10 our last issue. The candor of his remarks adds
20 their usefulness aud we hope that his appeal for
thc remedy Of great evil will have the good Of
feet which IL well deserves.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

RETURN EMIGRATIoN.-A correspondent Of the
Boston Post noticing the contemplated closing OF
factories ut Lowell, says that during the last month
more than seven hundred of the Irish population
have purchased return tickets to Liverpool attract
cd by the improved and improving state Of the ag-
riculturnl interests In the Emerald Isle.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

FINANCIAL MATTERs.-Nep York, Sept. Goth.
The statement of the New York city banks fer the
week ending Saturday. shows the total of loans, in
round numbers, of $ll7,791, 900; specie $l3, 1877,
OOO; circulation 81 e38 900; deposit, $73,315, 900
being decreas" in loans and discounts Of $685. 000;
specie 1925, GOO; circulation 1926 900; aud an in.
crease in deposits of $33300O.
augusta, Sept. 2sth-Thc South Carolina and
Georgia Banks are all right The question Of sus-
pension is not entertained.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

MONEY SAvED-It seems that Mrs. Birch
wife of Mr.. James Birch President of the Calfor-
MIA Stage Company, who was among the lost pas
scngers of the Central America-was not left des-
ttute by the death of her husband. Mr.. Birch had
which also be RENTED draft payable to the order
of his wife. On Wednesday last Mrs. Birch sent
the bars to the Assay Office in New York to be re-
fined aud stampcd.-Boston Trareiier.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

DIvIDEND.-The Atlantic Insurance Company
has declared dividend of four per cent, payable
On the 9Th instant. Wearc glad that this company,
after having passed throu many seasons of severe
LOSSES has of late been doing remarkably success
ful business.-Pr0ridence Journal.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

THE CENTRAL AMFRICA.-It is now said that
the agent Of the California steamship company at
Aspinwall does not possess list of the passengers
list can be obtained until the return the Califor-
MIA steamer after the arrival out of the intelligence
of the disaster, which will be two months at least.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

THE FALL RIVER MONITOR. This old established
paper the publication Of which was recently inter.
rupted BY q disastrous fire, appears in new dress
with renewed vitality. We are pleased to cbroni-
Gle this proof Of the prosperity Of our cotcmpo-
rary.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

Col. J. 8. DU SOLE, one Of the raciest writer's
in the country, has assumed the editorial conduct
Of the New York Sunday Times, to the columns Of
which he has been frequent contributor. The
Times, which has always been ably conducted, will
lose nothing of its interest under his management.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

The girl named Esther Ladd, who was supposed
to have been murdered and thrown into well at
johnson, VT. entered the Ncwbury, Mass., alms-
house On the first Of October last under the assuu-
cd name OF Esther SmItb, but she NV owns hcr
naluv ~ Nv Luadk
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

WORCESTER RALRoAD-Bosiom SEPT. 25.-Mrs.
Sarah Il. Shaw recovered damages ~ the amount
~ S1s, O0 of the Boston and Worcester Railroad
Co., hrr husband having been killed On the road
suun. ksxss sixuSA
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03
Eirenneu,s Visit.

Protection Co. No. s, of Newport, will pass
through our town on Wednesday afternoon next,
ON their way home from New Bedford and Taunton,
which places they will visit on the previous day.
and will go hence 10 Bristol nd Fall River, reach,
ing Newport on Thursday.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

son of Benjamin Easton lost two fingers of his
right hand ut the steam mill in Tanner at. on Thurs
day, while in the act of saving board-Nenporl
Adperfiscr.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-03

DUTrEn--In the great dairy counties Of the
State Of New York, there have been made at least
Z 1910 frkins more butter tie prs ut year than
wa hveSe, ~ vsyss s<neskvUaeat vi IsuplN
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
AMENDMENT NO. 4,


ReSolUed By the General Assembly of The
STATE of Ohio, Three fifths of the members
elected to each house concurring therein,
that it be and hereby is proposed to the elec- :
tors of the State, on The second Tuesday oil
October next to approve or reject the fol-
lowing amendment as a substitute for the
first and second sections of the thirteenth
article Of the Constitution Viz: Corpora
tons of every description shal! be created,
and corporate powers granted only by gen.
eral laws, which shall define the powers,
privileges and immunties and prescribe the
duties and liabilities of each class or descrip-
tions Of corporations, but the General AS
sembly may enact special laws for the re-
lief Of corporations in peculiar cases, and
may make special provisions in regard to
corporations in cases where from their pc
culiar location or interests such special pro-
visions are required, and may from time to
time alter or repeal all such laws, as are
authorized by this section.
N. II. VAN VORHES,
Speaker ofhe House of Representatives.
THOMAS II. FORD,
President Of the Senate.
Dated April 8, 1857.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
AMENDMENT NO. 8.

ResOlUed by the General Assembly of Ae
State Of Ohio, three-ffths of the members
elected to each branch, concurring therein,
that it be, and hereby is, proposed to the
electors Of the State, to vote on the second
Tuesday Of October next, to approve or re-
ject the following amendment as a substi.
tute for the second and third sections Of the
twelfth article of the Constitution.
All property, personal and real, shall be
subject to taxation by uniform rule, at the
true value thereof in money, but such de.
ductions from credits may be allowed as the
General Assembly may deem expedient
Provided, that burying grounds, public school
houses, and all other public property, and
all institutions of purely public charity, and
all houses used exclusively for pubic wor-
ship, shall be exempt from taxation and ii
the total value of the personal property of
any person shall not exceed fifty dollars, the
same may be exempt from taxation. All
property employed in banking shall always
bear burden of taxation equal to that i'm
posed on the property of individuals.
N. H. VAN VORHES,
Speaker cfthe House Of Representatives..
THOMAS II. FORD,
President The Senate.
Dated April Sd, 1857.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20

law, who shall hold their Office for five years.
and during their continuance in Office shall
reside in the District for which thew ars
elected. The provisions of the fourteenth
section Of this article shall apply to districr
Judges. The General Assembly NAV bv
law authorize the judges of the District
Court, and of the courts Of Common Pleas,
to fix the times of holding their respective
courts. Until District Judges shall have been
elected and qualified, District Courts shall
be held by the Judges Of the Supreme Court
and Of the Courts of Common Pleas, as now
authorized. SEC. s. The District Court
shall have such jurisdiction as may be proyi-
ded by law, and the judges thereofshall have
and exercise such power and jurisdiction at
chambers, and may be required to sit as
Judges Of the Courts of Common Pleas as
shall be directed by law.
N. H. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.,
THOMAS H. FORD,
President of The Senate.
Dated April Sd, 1857.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20

Mrs. SARAH d. KING, Milliner and
w Mantua- maker, Macarthur, Ohio, announ-
ces to the ladies of Vinton county that she has
located in Macarthur, and will manufacture,
Bleach and Trim at the shortest notice. and in the
very latest fashion for the fall and winter of 1885,
Bonnets of every description also make and al
ter Dresses. Ladies are requested to call and ey-
anime specimens Of work. oct16tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
STEAM FURNITURE FACTORY!
WARE ROOMS IN MASONIC BUILDINGS
JACKSON. OHIO.

JACkSoN, OHIO.
IT n. HOWELL would respectfully in
l.s form the citizens of Vinton County. tba,
he has added to his establishment a steam en-.
gine and other improvements, which now enable
him to make and sell Furniture as cheap,y as the
dence of this he will sell warranted article of
Chairs for $3.50 per sett anu the like quality of
bedsteads at the same price. Give him call.
March 2T, sc If
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
.PURSELL & GORDON,

-PURSELL & GORDON,
SURVIVORS or PURsELL, GORDON co.,)
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
IQusrns6art, Gbina Il GIass
No. l, Enterprise Buildings, Front Strse,,
Portsmouth, Ohio,
WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO OFFEI
w TO the trade the largest and best assorted
stock Of Wares that has ever been in this market
Dur QUEENSWARE we import direct from thI
Potteries in England. We have WHITE sroEI
WARE Of various shapes,
Imitation White Stone, Fancy Printed
SpOnged, Fluted, Gold Band
and Decorated Wares,
together with o complete assortment Of common
Goods. We have, also,
A Fine Stock of Glassware.
We have made it point TO import some Of the
latest and best shapes that have been gotten up,
which we are offering OF the lowest rates that
they can be bought anywhere this side of the
mountains, and when freight and expenses are tA-
ken into consideration, lower than they can be
brOvgM fran the East. Assorted packages, adap-
ted to the country trade, Of our own selecting and
packing, always on hand. All goods warranted
as represented. We shall be pleased to see buy
ers and show them our stock and prices.
PURSELL & GORDON.
Portsmouth, o., March II, ls57.-n33f
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
AUD1roR's OFFICE, vinton county, o.

Macarthur, April 9, 1857. (
l hereby certify that the foregoing pro-
posed Constitution amendments are true
copies as certified to by the Secretary Of
State. JOEL A. WALDEN,
"a 6m Auditor of Vinton county,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
SCIOTO And HOOKING VALLEY
RAILROAD!

kSs ~ ~ NJ II Eas1,s,2.:. - ss...i4.ss
MAIL Train will leave Portsmouth daily Sun
INn days excepted, at G, 80 A. NJ. and arrive
at Hamdcn at 1880 A. NJ. Returning will leave
Hamden at p. NJ. and arrive at Portsmouth at
5, 10 p. NJ.
Accommodation Train will leave Hamdon daily
(Sunday eXcepted,) at Z A. NJ, and arrive at
Portsmouth II A. NJ. Returning will leave
Portsmouth at P. NJ. and arrive at Hamden at
6 p. NJ
Freight train leaves Portsmouth daily Sunday
excepted, at rs A. NJ. and arrives at jackson at
IL NJ. Returning will leave Jackson at 1915 p.
M, and arrive at Portsmouth at 4,5O p. NJ.
Passengers leaving Hamden by A. NJ. train
will connect with the splendid new steamers,
Bostona and Kentucky daily for Cincinnati, at
l2 NJ. Fare through So.
THOMAS KENDALL, sup't.
April 80, 1S57-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
AMENDMENT NO. 5.
Dated April 8, 1857.

ReSolUed by the General Assembly of he
State Of Ohio, Three-ffths of the members
elected TO each House conCurring therein,
that it be, and hereby is proposed to the
electors of this State to vote, on the Sec
ond Tuesday of October next, upon the ap-
proval or rejection of the following amend
ment as an additional section 10 article
eleven Of the Constitution. Every county
which now is, or may hereafter be entitled
to more than one Senator, or Representa-
tive for the residue of the present decennial
period, or for all, or any portion of any sub
sequent decennial period shall be divided
into as many Senatorial and Representative
districts as there may be Senators or Rep
resentatiyes elective in any year of the
present, or any subsequent decennial peri
cd, which districts shall be of contiguous
territory, and each district shall contain as
nearly ratio for Senator or Representa-
tive as is attainable, without violating the
rule herein given as to contiguity of terrific
ry, and without dividing any township, cleo
tion precinct, or ward. Ifany Representa-
tive, or Senatorial district, composed oftwo
or more counties shall by reason of any ex-
cess ofpopulation over ratio, be entitled 10
additional Representatives or Senators for
any portion of the present or any subse-
quent decennial period, the district shall be
DIVIDED into two districts, for each portion of
such decennial period, which shall be con-
tiguous territory, and each shall contain as
near ratio as is attainable without divi-
ding counties.
If by reason ofthe annexation ofone Sen.
atOIial district TO another, there shall be any
excess of population over Senatorial ra-
tic, which shall be entitled 10 additional
Senatorial representation for any portion of
any deCennial period, each district, as now
constituted, shall elect one Senator.
Counties shall be divided into districts by
the county commissioners or such other
board of officers elective and resident in the
proper county as may be provided by law.
At least four months prior to the general
election in 1868, the counties entitled TO
more than one member of either house shall
be divided into districts for the residue of the
present decennial period, and at least four
months prior to the general election in the
first year of each subsequent decennial Pc
riod, the counties entitled to more than one
member for all, or any portion of such de-
cennial period, in either or both Houses,
shall be divided into districts for the whole
of the decennial period. A description of
the district of each county shall be publish
ed as may be directed by the county com.
missioners or as may be prescribed by law.
N. H. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker ofthe House of Representatives,
THOMAS H. FORD,
President Of the Senate.
Dated April Sd, 1857.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
e. A. RRATTON.

A TT0RNEY AT LAW, Macarthur, o., will
IA practice in Vinton and adjoining countless
OFFIcE-one door east of the Court House.
mar27-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
MATTHIAS LEWIS. WILLIAM NJ. wyET
LEWIS & WYETH,

IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
4 dealers in English, German and American
Hardware, Cutlery, Sadlery and Carriage Trim
mings, Iron, Nails, Glass, Sash, Oils, Paints,
Cordage, Wooden Ware and Baskets, Leather and
Rubber betting, Hose and Packing, Oil Cloth and
Window Shades, Mechanics and Farmers Tools
and Buildidg Materials, Agents for Fairbanks
Platform Scales, sign of the Gilt Anvil, East side
OF Paint Street, between Water and Second,
ChillicOthe, Ohio. iunl9-n44tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
G. P CHANDLER & co.

w duce Commission Merchants, Market St.
Portsmouth, Ohio. Always on hand large as
sortment of Groceries, which will be sold on IA
vorabls terms. Furnace orders promptly at
tended toand all orders promptly filed [86-Sm
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
In every variety, and a lal. stock
Goods, Cottonades, DC.
DRESS GOODS

Goods, Cottonades, DC.
DRESS GOODS.
Linen Lawns, Brilliants, Plain and Figured
Dolanes, Debeges, Plain and Figured Ginghams
Lawns, Embroideries, Collars, Undersleeves
Swiss, Jaconets, Table covers, Linen and Cotton,
Straw Bonnets, Bonnet Silks and Grapes, Ribbon
NJ. Antique and other Dress Trimmings lin short
everything suitable for the season. Also:
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
The largest assortment ever brought to Vinton
county. Gift Books for Teachers, and large
assortment of Miscellaneous, Poetcal, Historical
Biographical, and Standard Works, Family BIZ
bles, and every variety of School Books. Also a
large assortmet of Wall Papera and Border, of ev
cry Description from 5 to so cents per bolt.
LIQUORS.
Longworth's Sparkling Catawba, Clarst, Pure
Juice, Port and Ginger Wines, Champagne.
Brandy, Peppermint and Kime Cordials
The above articles are warranted pure and Sc
lected expressly for medicinal purposes.
~ Green Hides, Calf skins, Furs and all
kinds Of country produce taken in exchange at
the highest prices.
May7, lS57-3S-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
CLASS 2-JACKS & MUl

CLASS 2-JACKS & MULES.
CoMMITTEE-G. w. Jackson, Peter Mil
Ter, Jr., John T. Black.
Best Jack ".,............ IS 90
Best Mulo ..,............. 90
GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO ANIMALS.
When there is but one exhibitor, although he
may show several animals in a class, only one
premium will be awarded-that TO be the first, or
otherwise, as the merits of the animal may be ad-
Judged by the committee; and premium will not
be awarded when the animal is not worthy, tho
there be no competition.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
L. f. BINGHAM,

A TT0RNEY AT LAW, Macarthur, o., will
IA practice in Vinton and adjoining countless
OFFIoE-In the Court House, first door East side
of the Hall.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
THE MACARTHUR HOUSE.
AND STAGE OFFICE.

MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE
MARTHUR, OHIO.
JOSEPH KALER, PrOprietOr.-Pa -Passen.
q gersstopping at this House can take the Coacf
every morning for Jones' Station where connec-
ton is made with the Marietta 4 Cincinnati Rail
road, and also with the Coach for Athens am
other points south and east.
The proprietor assures all who favor him with
acall, that no means will be spared to make them
comfortable and at charges to suit the times.
April 8, lS56.-tf.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20

DISCRETIONARY COMMITTEE No. wv.
L. Edmiston, A. Pearce, S. S. Murray, John
Price, DR.. l.. Holland.
DISCRETIONARY COMMITTEE No. 2.-Miss
Emerels Reed, Miss Rebecca Wilson, Miss
Margaret Isaminger, Miss Phebe A. Hewitt
and Miss Phebe Craig.
~ All persons wishing to compte for premi-
ums, must become members of the society ten
days preceding the day of the Fair.
BY order Of the Board.
JOHN ROBBINS, Vice Pres't.
JoHN T. MAoKEY, Sec'y.
July 10, lS57.-6w
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
TUOtUOHE y E'FU CcUUIt
Dated April Sd, 1857.
SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE,

SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE
COLUMBUS, April 4, 1857.
/ hereby certify that the foregoing pro-
posed Constitution amendments are cor.
rectly copied from the original rolls on file
in this office. JAMES H. BAKER,
Secretary of State.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
Scale Of Premiums

TOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL FAIR OF THE
a Vinton County Agricultural Society, 10 be
ell at eArthur, on the Arst Tuesday Of Octo-
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20

CLASS A-CATTLE.
COMMITTEE Benjamin Dill, A. w. Both
well Alvin Ennay
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-20
CLASS F-IMPLEMENTS.
COMMITTEE John R. Newton, John
Kinney, Patrick Murdock.

on iarmlng implements OF merit not included in
the above list.
CLASS G-MINERAL PRODUCTS.
CoMmTTEE-A. D. Jaynes, II. B. Rob-
son, VIM. Is. Dennis.
Bes! discovery of Mineral Products. Diploma.
CLASS H-DOMESTIC MANUFAC-
TURES.