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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
The Population Of X ansas.

Our political opponentsn snow say that Kan
sas contains population of only forty thou
sand, and il she does not come into the
Union now, under the English Bill, she must
wait four or .frc gears before she can apply
for admission Indeed where did they get
their information Did they believe Sena tor
Seward, who, on the 9th Of April, 1856, de.
clared that " Kansas, whose population rtotO
is forty thousand, WiH number one hundred
thousand in a fetO months 2" Did they OBJ
tain the information from Senator Sumner,
who, on the goth Of May, ls56,-just two
years ago to-day-told the Senate that, "from
careful inquiry of the best sources" he was
led to place the population at fifty thOusGndl
II the people Of Kansas numbered fifty thou
sand two years ago and only number forty
thousand now, it is proper and right that they
should be allowed to say whether or not,
with this sparse population, they are willing
to take upon themselves the burdens of
State Government. But, il the prophecies
of the Republicans two years ago have proven
false, may they not prove false for two years
TO come 2 Sumner, in the same speech above
referred to- went on to declare that-"before
the assent Of Congress can be perfected by
the ordinary course Of legislation, this popu-
lation will swell to the large number Of
ninety-three thousand four hundred and twen-
ty, required in the bill Of the Senator from
lllinois!" According 10 Republican au-
thority, on the 9th Of April, 1866, Kansas
contained population of forty thousand;
month afterwards fifty thousand; and few
months after that hundred thousand Now,
according to the same authority, she has only
forty thousand Republican authority is a
great old humbug!
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
A Black Republican ROOrback
Nailed.

Among the many falsehoods set ahoat by
the Republican Press lately, is one to the eff.
feet that Senator Broderick, in an interview
with Mr.. English told the latter to "get out
of my way, you puppy!' The following
letter from Mr.. English himself, nails the lie
to the counter
"WAsHINefoE CRY, May 6, 1858.
"To the Editor cfths Union:
"SR: see paragraph going the rounds
of the Republican press. credited TO the cor.
respondent of the New York Evening Post,
that upon a certain interview between the
Hon. D. C. Broderick and myself, that gentle.
man turned upon him (English) with an in.
dignant Get out Of my sOay, you puppy p
English shrunk from the glance Of the gallant
Californian, and, spaniel-like, obeyed the
command without even a whine.
aAlow me small place in your paper tc
say that the above adds another TO the nu
merous ISLANDERS now being circulated against
me by the nearsr portion Of the Republican
press.
: mo such language was ever addressed to
me by Senator BrOderick, and, as far as
know, the relations existing between that
gentleman and myself are Of friendly char.
acter. Very respectfully, q .
asyM. II. ENGLISH"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
Black ImmigratiOn,

On Wednesday last, the Lexington
and Covington Railroad brought to
Cincinnati seventeen negroes-men,
women and children-from Lee Co.,
Virginia, for the purpose Of settlement
in Brown County, in this State. Our
informant, an officer of the road, says
that forty more Of the same sort will
be along in few days, who are des.
tined for Greene County. These per
sons belonged to two different estates,
and were manumitted by will. Ohio
seems to be a tavorite place for the
future home of manumitted slaves.
The encouragement held out to them
by the Black Republican leaders Of
the State, with Chase at their head
draws them here from all quarters.
They are very miserable population
and we regret that the policy of any
party should invite them to permanent
residence among us.-CSn. Eng,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
T The Uhillicothe Gazette warns

~ The Chillicothe Gazette warns
against mad dogs, severa! being there.
abouts, and having DESTROYED some
valuable COWS. The Gallipolis Jour
nal, too, says that mad dogs are PROV
ling about Porter, Gallia county; and
that in Mason Co., Va, opposite Gal
lipolis, mad dogs have recently bitten
and destroyed several valuable horses
and cows, belonging to f. Hammer,
Roman Menager, John Steinbergen,
and others, and that o little daughter
of Charles Beale was bitten by rab-
id dog, but it is thought it will not be
fatal. Southern Ohio could we'll
spare probably hundred thousand
dogs, mad or not mad, and be consid.
erably richer.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
Not True.

ltseems, fIom a recently published letter
Of Gen. Cass, that Amin Bey, the Turkish
emissary who accompanied Hon. J. P. Brown
to this country, few years since, was not an
imposter as frequently reported. 1t said tina;
the story was first started by an Austrian
gentleman at Washington, who had pen.
chant for the position occupied by Mr.. Brown,
and who, furthermore, was highly indignant
at the part played by Mr.. B. in the Kotza
and Ingraham affair, in which Austria, it
will be remembered, came off second best. -
Papers in the State Depar tment prove that
Amin Bey was sent 10 this country on bust.
ness for the Sultan, and that his visit has
been productive ofgood to both Turkey and
the United States.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20

Thus, step By step. have these par.izaBl
gone forward until they can now stand uI
and say that !: Is all right and proper Il
brlbe the people Of Kansas by tempting
bait Of land, 10 accept the LecomP,on Con-
stilnIion with slaveY.-JourHal'
Who said twas "allright to bribe the peO-
pie Of Kansas :" Nobody. Congress has
power to dispose Of the public lands. Kan
sas asked Congress for three or four times as
much land as other new States had received
Tor relinquishing the right to tax Government
property. Congress says TO Kansas, 1--WE
will give You precisely what we have given
20 other States, and no more" Is this a
"bribe 7" Is it "unjust :" II so, then the
Black Republicans voted TO a man for this
"bibe." The Montgomery bill contained
precisely the same "bribe," and every Re-
publican voted for it. The Crittenden amend
ment contained the same "tempting bait Of
land" and every Republican in the Senate
voted for it. Itwas, in short, the unanimous
opinion Of Congress that Kansas ought not
to have more land than had been granted to
other new States. Even the bill, as original
ly reported by Senator Green, contained this
sane Gland bribe," and provided for its ac-
ceptance By the representatives Olths people
Instead Of referring it to the decision Of the
legislature Of Kansas, however, The English
bill refers it, together with the question Of
admission, to direct vote OF the people. 1t
takes two to makea bargain, and Congress
having changed the land ordinance, it would
not be considered binding upon Kansas until
ratified, in some shape, by her people.
1t is good sign for the democracy when
their opponents resort to Misrepresentation
and unmittigated falsehoods in order to de.
feat them. Truth is mighty, and will pre-.
vail"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
Don't Know what to do About It!

The opposition to the Democracy are divi.
dedas to the proper courselto pursue in regard
to the English Bill. Some of the Republican
presses are afraid to acknowledge that "prac-
tically, Substantially" Ito use the language
Of the N. Y. Tribune,) the Lecompton Con
stitution is submitted to vote Of the peo'
pie. The people Of Kan sas, iflet alone, will
interpret the law correctly. 1t is very plain
in its provisions. Every elector will vote
"Proposition accepted" or proposition re.
jected." The law then says -
"Should a majority of the votes cast be fol
proposition rejected" 1T SHALL BE
DEEMED AND HELD THAT THE PE0.
PIE OF KANSAS DO NOT DESIRE AID.
MISSION INTO THE UNION WITH SAID
CONSTITUTION"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
Minnesota Admitted--WhO voted
agninSl her.

Minnesota has been admitted into
the Union, and her Senators have ia.
ken their seats. The following are
the names Of the members Of the
House who voted against her Rdmis'
sion:
" Messrs. Anderson, Bingham,
Blair, CLARK, of Connecticut, Claio,
son, Davis, of Maryland, Ddses, Of
Iowa, Dean, DOdd, Eaie, Eustis,
Foster, Garnet, Giddings, Gilmer,
Granger, Harris, of Maryland, Hill,
Horton, Kelsey, Kunksl, Of Penn,
Marshal, of Kentucky, Maynard,
Morgan, Moris, OF Penn, Morse,
Of Maine, DIN, Ready, Ricaud, Rob.
bins, Ruffiin, Sherman, of o., Smith,
Of Virginia, Stanton Trippe, Under
wood, Woodson and Zollicoffer."
OF these thirty-seven men who
were unwilling to admit the free State
Of Minnesota, which came with a
constitution ratified in pursuance Of
an enabling act Of Congress, by forty
thousand majority, and which had a
population sufficient to entitle it to two
members in the House of Representa-.
tives, but three, were Democrats,
Messrs. Smith and Garnett, of Virgin
ia, and Rufin, of North Carolina. -
Twenty were Black Republicans, and
fourteen Southern Know -Nothings.-
Three of the Republicans were froom
our own State: Messrs. Giddings,
Bingham and Sherman. While all
the Southern Democrats, with three
exceptions, voted cheeriully for this
admission Of a free State, including
even the South Carolina delegation,
thought to be the most extreme; TWEEN
ty Northern Black Republicans, almost
one-quartel Of that faction, recorded
their votes in the negative. The eyes
Of the people of the North will be
opened to the inpositions which have
been practiced on them when they see
the apalysiS of the Minnesota vote.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20

DoE'T LIKE THE BOARD. Nothing which is
done by Democrats suits the Republicans
They don't like any part Of the English bill,
although il is mostly like the Montgomery
bill. One of the objections is to the Board
for experimenting the election, because it is
composed of three Democrats and two Repub-
licsns. II is a rule never departed from by
Black Republicans when they have the pow
er, nor by any party, that we ever heard Of,
that a majority Of all Committees and boards
must agree with the dominant party. The
Republicans pretended to be highly indignant
a short time ego, because Mr.. Speaker Orr did
not appoint on a certain committee MAORI.
ty OF Republicans and Anti.Lecomp ton Dem
ocrats-the two parties having majority in
the House, Well, the English bill had a
majority in the same body, and Its friends
wanted majority of the board which was to
SEE its provisions fairly carried out, and it
was nothing but justice to the supporters Of
the bill, therefore, that a majority of the
board should be composed Of friends of that
measure. The members of the Board are, the
Governor, Secretary and U. S. District At
tomey Of Kansas, (Democrats,) and the
Speakers Of the two houses Of the Legisla-
ture. Republicans.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
washington Items.
WASHINGTON, May II.

AoANUANHi AhoJ Ab'
The War Department has no con.
firmation of the latest newspaper in.
teliigence from Utah. Lieutenant
General Scott says that there are two
chances ont of five that it is true.--
The President has demanded explana.
tions from England and Spain, with
reference to the search and visitation
of American vessels in the vicinity of
Cuba and its harbor. The Colorado,
which left Norfolk on the 18th inst,
has specific orders to the home squad.
ron to stop these interferences with
American shipping from any quarter.
The recent visitations have caused
much indignation on the part of Con.
gress as well as the Administration,
and both Houses have called upon the
President for particulars. The Sen.
ate, in Executive session to-day, con.
firmed the nomination of Mr.. Ryn-
ders as United States Marshal for
the Southern District of New York.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20

The people of Kansas are satisfied
with the disposition made Of their af-
fairs by the English Conference Bill,
to the great annoyance of the Black
Republicans, who desired the contin-
uance Of the question in the politics
of the country. The Kansas CORES
pondent of the Ohio Statesman, who
has been strongly nti-Lecompton,
says:
"Our people of Kansas would have
preferred that the Lecompton Consti-
tuition should have been directly de-
feated in Congress, Or. that the bill in
troduced with the Crittenden or Mont
gomery amendment should have be-
come law, but are content with the
disposition made Of the question:
= = We are rejoiced that
an end has been put to this embroglio.
Now we can have peace. None but
the Jim Lane and John @. candle.
box) Calhoun crew of office.seekers
will complain"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
Commercial SntsIIigents.
Cincinnati Market.
CNoISSATI, May II.

CINCINNATI, May IL.
FLoUR-The receipts on Saturday were
but $50 brls., but the demand is quite 1noder-
ate, and the market continues dull for the
lower grades; though for the better grades,
which are scarce, the market remains firm.
The sales are ] 200 brls. at So, 900 3,65 for
ordinary superfne, and S3,S5@4,l0 for ex-
ira.
WmsKY--The demand is active and pri-
ces advanced &c. The sales were l5O brls,
at l74c., and 4l0 do, from wagons, at l7sc.
and l62 do. at the current rate tomorrow,
PRovIsIoEs-600 brls. mess Pork sold at
$3.50, and 10000 lbs. bulk Sides at 7ac.,
to be delivered June |, TO fill a contract,
which embrace all that transpired. The
demand fToE consumers continues alarming
ly small.
GRocERiEs-Sales Of 1876 bags of Coffee
at i0A@llc. Sugar and Molasses are un-
changed, with moderate demand at our last
quotations.
Wharf.-The market remains firm and
prices steady. Sales of 500 bushels good
White at $780,; 800 do. good White at 85c.;
200 do. fair White at 7Oc.' aud 200 do. Red
at 73c.
CoRN-The market is firm, with good
demand at 40c.
OATs-sales Of 5000 bushels, from canal. /.
at 33c. ...
BEAEs-Sales of9O bushels tair White a.
40c.; 100 do. good White at 5Oc.. and 60
do. prime White at60c. Market dull
CoTToN SEED-A sale Of ~ tuns at $40
per tun.
HAY-Prime Timothy is scarce and in
demand at $l3@l4 per tun. Common
grades plenty and prices nominal.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20

We tell the Democrat, that the Kansas
question is not settled. The people Of Kan.
sas may possibly 1--WE cannot think they wlll)
accept the bribe held out to them.-JOar.
nal.
Well. il the people of Kansas accept the
"bribe,' they will do it with their eyes wide
open. They asked for grant Of abou,
tiOcnty millions OF acres Of land and Congress:
has offered them about sir millions Why
shouldn't they accept such a"bribe :" II
our neighbor should demand admission On a
car with four hundred pounds Of lug
gage and the conductor would allow him to
bring but one fourth OF that amount, accord
ing to our neighbor, he would be offered a
bribe to come ON board.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
PANIC AT A SHow.-The canvass of

PANIC AT 4 SHow.-The canvass Of
Van Amburgh'S Menagerie was blown
down at Columbus on Friday night, af-
te. the crowd had gath cred under its
ample canopy. Then came q scene
which battles description. The wo-
men screamed, the children cried, the
lions roared, the animals made all the
noise they could, and there was gen.
eral rush to escape out Of the show
into the wind and rain. A number
ofgentlenen lost their hats, and were
glad to escape any way they could
They got home drenched to the skin,
and satisfied with their sight Of "the
elephant" We believe no one was
hurt, but all were badly frightened.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
Don't want Free states, En- (.

One Of the groundless charges against
democrats is that they dent want to admit
any more free States. 1t woald be well to
remember that the democr acy have admit
ted every single free State, from Ohio in
1909, down to Minnesota, in 1858. The
Republicans opposed the admission of Min
nessta until they found The bill would pass
any how. when they cavedin, generally, and
voted for IL. - ~ L l--.-
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
Splendid Farm for Sale!

7 OFFER for sale beautiful Farm of 1877
i acres, situated in the south east corner of
Rockcreek Township, Hancock County, Illinois,
four miles from the Court House, and thirteen
from Warsaw, III, Said land is of the best
quality, in healthy country, and has on It
one story frame dwelling house containing three
70 oms, good well, stable and some fruit and
shade trees. 1t is all under fence and so acres
Of it broke. Terms-S4 40OO-$2, COO down and
the rest in two yearly payments. For further
particulars apply on the farm, or address
JOHN i. DOSS,
Carthage, Hancock Co., III.
May 20, 1s5s.--tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20

~ Col. Arthur D. Hayne, the
new U. S. Senator from South Caro-.
lima, appointed by the Governor in
place Of Mr., Evans, deceased, was
one Of Gen. Jackson's Aids at the
battle Of New Orleans, on the 9th Of
January, 1915. 3 ~
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
Great Injustice.

The opposition press think il great hard
ship for Kansas to wait until she has a suffi
cient number OF inhabitants to entitle her 10
one Representative in Congress, before being
admitted into :he Union. Wisconsin had
two hundred and fifty thousand people when
admitted and was an organized Territory more
than six years; it is eight years since Min
nesota was organized, and Oregon has beer
organized more than twelve years, aid
has larger population than Kansas. Is
Kansas any better than Oregon, Minnesota OF
Wisconsin, A short time ago, the cry Of
the opposition Yves that Congress was trying
to "force Kansas into the Union;" now they
say Congress is "forcing Kansas to stay out
Of the Union" 1t is unjust Cor Kansas 10
come in, and it is unjust for her 10 stay out
"yUt peoples" these Republicans are
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Jehiel Frazee Jackson County Court
vs.. OF Common Pleas.
Phillips g. McNeAi.
DY virtue of an execution 10 me directed from
ID the Court fCommon Pleas of jackson Coun-
ty, Ohio, will offer for sale at Yankee Town in
Richland Township, Yinton county, Ohio,
On the I'd day of June, A. D. 1853,
between the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and four
p. NJ. of said day, the following described prop
erty, to wit:
A lot Of rocks, part of which are dressed, two
hundred perches, more or less. Taken as the
property Of Phillips & McNeal to satisfy a judE-
mont In favor Of Jobiel Frazee.
WILLIAM GOLD,
Sheriff of Vinton County, D.
May 20, ls5S.--2t-2d
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20

OF In the case of Martin Bell VS..
Newkirk, Daniels & Go. buckeye
Furnaee3 for infringement Of patent
for heating boilers with the waste heat
of blast furnace, on trial in the U. S.
Circuit Court, at Cincinnati, last
week, the jury failed to agree and
were discharged.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
SHERIEF'S SALE.

William HOffhines, yintOn County Common
vs. Pleas.
Peter Shriner ct al.
PY. virtue of Vs1di. erponGs to me directed
I'D from the Court of Common Pleas of Vinton
county, Ohio, will offer for sale at the residence
Of Peter shriner,
On the End day of June, 1853,
between the hours Of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock
p N. Of said day, the following property, to-wit
-Four hundred bushels of Corn, more or less, and
Five acres ofWheat, more or less, as the property
OF Peter Shriner. Also, on the same day, at the
stable Of Joel Sage IN the village of Hamden, one
Brown Horse and one Two Horse Wagon, as the
property Of Joel Sage. Taken as the property of
Peter Skinner and Joel Sage to satisfy a judgment
in favor of ofWilliam HOtfhines. Terms ofsale, cash
in hand. WIN. GOLD,
Sheriff of Vinton Co.
May 10, ls5s-2w-sd.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
Governor Cumming in Salt Lake City
Brigham's Kingdom FallenI


Our readers will see, by accounts
which we publish this morning, that
Brigham Young, the prophet, priest
and Emperor Of the Mormons-the
mighty head of the General Assembly
of the Utah Church militant-has imi.
tated the prudent example Of that ami.
NAL once pursued by Capt. Scott. We
saw Governor Cumming the day he
left Washington for Salt Lake, and
shall never forget his remark: al
shall enter this city III shall Iivs to
reach IT,"
We had begun, however, to think a
little something Of Brigham. His
fiery proclamations, his sermons full
of volcanic fury, and the dreadful
note of preparation" for war which
echoed through all the glens and for
ests Of the Rocky Mountains, had i'm
pressed US with the conviction that
there might be some little shooting
done. But "what a fall was there, my
countrymen !" Are we to be depriv.
ed Of that afternoon luxury, "news
from Utah 2" What will become Of
Brigham2 Where will his wives 60
Where will the Mormons find another
lodg:ng2 What will become of the
contractors for provisionsY What
will be done with the new regiments
Is it not too bad that we are destined
to live at peace with the Mormons
Gin. Eng.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
Ross County.

The Democracy Of old Ross, we learned
from various sources during recent visit
are in fine condition for the Fall Campaign
The English Kansas Bill gives very general
and we have no doubt the demo
Gratis will carry the County by an increased
majority. Bro. Eshelman, ofthe Advertiser,
is looking remarkably we'll for a bachelor,
though it is not certain what effect another
visit to Portsmouth would have upon his
personal appearance. The Advertiser, we
are pleased to learn, is now paying concern.
Ia Mr.. E.'s hands it is one Of the best politi-
cal journals in the State. 40 .s
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20

Special dispatch to the St. Louis Republican.
Highly Imp0rtant News-End Of the
Mormon Rebellion-GOYernor Cum.
ming in salt Lake City-Ruters Il with
out an Escort.
BooNvIILE, Sat. May Is.
An express arrived at Fort Leaven-
worth on the 18th inst, from Camp
Scott. The Mormons had laid down
their arms. Governor Cumming, up
on the invitation of Brigham Young,
had entered Great Salt Lake City
without an escort. Many Mormon
men had gene to the southern part of
the Territory, and the women and
children were preparing to follow
them.
A dispatch, dated Leavenworth,
May IA, states that the news from
Utah is unofficial, but a private letter,
received by Colonel Rich, at the Fort,
corroborates the statement, and it is
universally credited at Leavenworth
that Governor Cumming entered Salt
Lake City on the 1st of April, and the
army was in readiness for immediate
action in case Of emergency.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-05-20
SPRING AND SUMMER
DIR Y-GOODS!

j. & e. DODGE,
HAYE juGt received direct from the City, q
IL large and beautiful assortment Of DRESS
GOODS, consisting Of Black and Fancy Dress
Silks, Shaded Wool Delaines, Lawn
Robes, French Lawns, French and
Domestic Ginghams, Challies
and Prints Of every kind.
Brown and Bleached MusIins,
Ready Made Clothing of every kind,
A complete assortment Of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS AND CAPS,
Of the latest style.
Also, q large lot of Groceries,
Sugar, Molasses, Rice, Crackers, Tea and Coffee.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
OUR STOCK OF SUMMER GOODS is NOW
VERY FULL,
and contains great variety, sufficient to
Please the most Particular Tastes.
Nay 20, 1858. 81 E t1