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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
THE MACARTHUR HOUSE,
AND STAGE oEElCE.

MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE,
M'ARTHUR, OHIO.
ToSEPH KALER, PrOprietor.-Passen-
O gersstopping at this House can take the Coach
every morning for JONES' Station where aconnec-
tionis made with the Marietta q Cincinnati Rail-
road, and also with the Coach for Athens and
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, 1s56.-tf.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02

"The heart of a cold beauty" says
Saphir, in one of his works, is the
ice in which she preserves the affec.
tious of her lover"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
MATTHIAS LEWIS. WILLIAM n. WYE,
LEWIS & WYETn,

SUCCESSORS TO DENNNG, CAMPBELL & co.,
IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
i dealers in English, German and American
Hardware, Cutlery, sadery 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. junl9-n44tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
SETTLEMENT NOTICE.

HNHE Notes, Book accounts, &C., of Doc
IL tor Leonard Holland have been left
with the undersigned for immediate collec-
ton. All persons indebted TO the Doctor,
either by note or book account, are required
to call and settle Immediately or their claims
will be left with the proper authorities for
collection. JOHN I. MACKEY.
April 80, 1858.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
A PRESENT.

WORTH FROM so CTS. TO $500 90,
Will be given to each subscriber Immediately on
sented as Memento of Friendship, and not as
an inducement to obtain subscribers.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
SHERIFFS SALE.

Simeon Sims Court OF Common Pleas OIL
VS.. Vinton County.
Freeman Fry and
Jane Fry, his wife.
DY virtue Of an order of sale to me directed
ID from the Court of Common Pleas of Vinton
county, Ohio, Twill offer for sale at tine door OF
the court house, in the town Of Macarthur, in
said county,
On the Ssh day Of september, 1858,
between the hours oe ten o'clock A. NJ. and four
o'clock P. NJ. of said day, the following described
property, to wit:
The South half of the North West quarter of
Section No. SO, Township 12, Range II, save and
except 81 acresotf the East end, sold to David
Foreman. Ordered to be sold as the property of
Freeman Fry and Jane Fry, to satisfy a i1dg-
ment rendered in said court in favor Of Simeon
Sims. Appraised at 1920 90, and must bring
two-thirds Of that sum. Terms of sale, cash in
hand.
WM, GOLD, Sheriff V. Co.
Aug. s, lS5S.-ts-4dbO.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
Amendment Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN has been appointed and duly qualified as
Administrative Of the Estate of David Canny,
late of the county Of Vinton and State of Ohio,
deceased. MARGARET CANNY,
Aug. ls, 1855.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
Stoves and Tin Ware!
W. H. BAIRD. E. B. CLARK.
BAIRD & CLARK,
Main Street, Macarthur, o.,

WOULD respectfully announce that they
w have OF hand at all times, large assort-
ment of Parlor, Cooking, Office, Wood and Coal
Stoves, of the best andatest patterns, which they
are prepared to sell on the mOstreasonablet terms.
Also large stock of Tin Ware, that will be
sold at wholesale or retail upon the same terms.
They are prepared to manufacture articesin their
line on short notice, make and put up spouting,
&C., &c. Thankful for past favors, they hope
to merit and receive the continued liberal patron
age of the public dec. 81, '57-tfa
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
o. II. CUNNING,

A TToRNEY AND CoUNsELLoRATL LAW,
N MoARTHUR STATION, VNToN COUNTY, o.,
will practice in the Courts Of Vinton and adjoin-
ing counties. nlAf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
NOTICE TO SCHOOL TEACHERS.

THE Board Of School Examiners of Vintcn
l. county, will hold their regular meetings for
the examination of candidates, on the First
Saturday of every Month"; ,at the Court House
in Macarthur, commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Atevery examination certificate of good NOR
al character, recently signed by at least two res
ponsble persons, will be required of each candi-
date. BY order of the Board.
dec655-1y J.T. MACKEY, Sec'y.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
THE GOLDEN PRIZE
ILLU STRAT TED.
JEAN & SKATER, Successors to Beckett Co

The New York Weekly GOLDEN PRIZE is one
of the largest and best literary papers of the day
an Imperial Quarto, containing eight pages, or
forty columns, of the most interesting and faci-
mating reading matter, from the pens of the very
first writer's of the day, elegantly Illustrated
runnL-
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02

MISS SOUTHWORTH,
COLONEL G. W. CROCKETT,
CHARLES BURDETT,
THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH, NJ. D.,
HENRY CLAPP, JUN.,
GEORGE ARNOLD,
SAMUEL YOUNG,
Mrs. ANNA WHELPLEY,
MISS VIRGINIA VAUGHAN,
Mrs. DI. VERNON,
Miss HATTIE CLARE,
FINLEY JOHNSON,
Write only for the
GOLDEN PRIZE.
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02

SUNDRIESl
~ 100 bxs W. R. Cheese; 30 bales Batting; rs
doz. Washboards; 60 do Cotton Yarns; so dozen
Painted Buckets; 100 doz. Bed Cords; 10 tierces
Rice; 100 bxs Tobacco; so bbls and hf bbls Q.
and D. Tobacco; 90 kegs twist Tobacco; 20 hlf
bbls Soda; 10 bbls Salaeratus; 100 bxs soap 90
bxs Tallow Candles; so doz. Brooms; 80 bxs Star
Candles, all of the best quality and for sale on
terms by BUSKIRK g. DAVIS,
Aug. 81, ls56.-no1tf Buckeye Block.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02
MARL.

AS mari is lime combined with
earthly matter, aid this, generally, Of
a vegetable character, it is often bet
ter as a dressing for land than lime, as
it contains not only the corrective, but
fertilizing elements.-O. Farmer.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02

Potash, soda and ammonia, called
aHalieS, and lime and magnesia,
called alkaline earth8, enter largely
into the composition of vegetation,
and their absence would render a soil
sterile.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-09-02

Alumina, or clay, makes a soil
tough, tenacious, and imperyious to
water. Strictly speaking, clay is a
silicate of alumina, though in COM
mon parlance we use them as synOni-
nous. 1t rarely enters into the com.
position of vegetables, it being rather
6 base for the soil than q constituent
for vegetation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
DIRECT TAXATION.

We have been reading q good deal re-
Gently on tho subject of collecting revenue
for the support of the General Government
by direct taxation, instead of raising it by
tariff on goods imported into the country,
and have been favorably impressed with
the former mode. Mr. Buchanan, ia his
first message to Congress, speaking of the
large expenditures by the government, says
such extravaganza would not have occurred
had 1t been accessory to raise the amount
of rercnue required by increased taration
or loans" Mr. Boyee of S. c., and Gen.
Quitman of Miss. have made a move in the
House of Representatives in regard to the
matter which we hope will result in good.
S20,0O0,000 have already been expended
in the construction of custom houses, and
an annual appropriation of from four to
five millions of dollars is necessary to keep
up the present system. By direct taxation
tho poor man would not have to pay one
fourth as much taxes as he now does, and
the public servant would be more careful
how he voted away the peoples money.
Should the movement of Mr. Boyce and
Gen. Quitman succeed, the doctrine of free
trade, in its broadcast and most comprehen-
sive sense, will obtain a practical realiza-
ton. All duties on imports of every kind
all restrictions on trade-will at once
cease. Custom houses and custom house
officials will be known only as part of the
past-office holders will be scarcer in the
land. and as a natural necessary conse-
quen &C, there will be a revival of that pub
lie patriotism which has sadly degenerated
in these latter days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

R 1t is almost amusing to hear some of
the antediluyian know-nothing editors in
the South, and especially few in this State,
still talking about Mr. Buchanan being an
enemy to the South. 1t comes nearer illus
trating Rip Van Winkleism than anything
we know Of Last summer when the peo-
pie of Kansas were preparing to hold a
Constitutional Convention, and Gov. Walk
er was making imprudent speeches on the
subject, the charge was made by the oPpo-
sition against Mr. Buchanan, with some de-
gree of common sense, that he had betrayed
the South. But after that Convention as
sembled and formed constitution recogni-
zing the rights of the South in the territory
after the bold and correct position as
sumed by the President that Kansas should
be admitted as a slave State, netwithstand-
ing the howl set up against it by abolition
lists everywhere-it shows ignorance or
blinded prejudice.to continue to charge MIR
Buchanan with entertaining hostile feelings
against the South and her institutions.
The democratic Administration has done
the very thing the opposition party in the
South declared it would not do, viz: favor
the admission of Kansas with a Constitu-
ton recognizing slavery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
FILLIBUSTERING

Bnt very shert time since, the enemies
of democracy took peculiar delight in stig-
matizing the democratic party as the fill
clustering party" but if we may Judge
those who made the charge by their present
attitude to the President in regard to his
course on the question of Gen. Walkers
arrest. the inference is allowable that they
have been converted and intend to be found
in the ranks of the fllibusters, or at least
with those who advocate their claims to
protection. They blamed the Administra-
ton for allowing armed expeditions to leave
the United States, and now they blame him
for not court martialing and condemning
tn naval officer who effeetually broke up
one of those expeditions and arrested its
leader. They are governed by the "rules
of contrariness," and instead of wasting
their time by advocating the claims of
peculiar Americanism," we presume they
intend to adopt the principle Of opposing
whatever the President favors and advo-
cate whatever he opposes. Every time
they turn about they jump Jim Crow"
only they don't display half as much con-
sistenoy as that renowned individual did.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

IT, While our Commissioners have al
ready manifested a commsndable zeal in
repairing the sidewalks, and otherwise inn
proving the town, there is one thing which
perhaps has escaped their notice. We
aIude to the great inconvenience expe-
rienced by persons, and especially ladies,
in crossing the streets during wet weather.
We would, therefore, respectfully suggest
TO the Commissioners the propriety of
building few stone crossings on the main
streets The expense would be nothing
compared with the convenience afforded
the citizens.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

Gov. WISE ON THANKSGIVING DAYS.
The Mayor of Alexandria, Va, applied to
Gov. Wise to appoint a day of public
thanksgiving and prayer. Here is the
Governors reply:
ain reply to yours of the 18th instant, re-
ceived this morning, / inform you that it is
not my purpose to recommend any day in
the current year as day of thanksgiving
throughout the State. L have no power
whatever, officially or otherwise, TO exer-
else such authority. 1t is an ecclesiastical
concern entirely, and ought to be left to
the respective churches, with which the
State has no connection, and no right of
interference, except to protect each and all
in their freedom of conscience and OF reli-
gious worship, in the mode they may sew
orally adopt. The government of Virginia
recognizes christianity in all its forms. 1t
eRioins " all to practice christian fOrbear-
ance. love and charity towards each other"
1t acknowledges religion or the duty we
owe to our Greater" but it leaves the man
ner Of discharging that duty TO ''be directed
only By reason and cOnuictiOn." according
to the dictates of conscience. and it has
abolished entirely all Church establish
ment," and all connection of Church and
State. |, therefore, conclude that the
"civil authority vested in me as Governor
of the Commonwealth, must not presume
to NEEDLE with the appointment of any day,
at any time, for thanksgiving to God. Our
people are perfectly free, thanks to God,
to make their own appointments of the
kind for themselves. They are christian
people, and will discharge their religious
duties at their own appointed times, de
Gently and orderly" without order or ceun-
sci from governors and magistrates"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
REMARKS.

Trade has been tolcrably brisk during
the past week.
On Thursday and Friday a good deal OF
Cotton was in market, and sold at an ad-
vance on previous prices. The article still
has a slight upward tendency.
Wheat has advanced, and we heard Of
one 10. that brought 81 o5; but 95 to 81
may be considered the ruling price.
Corn remains firm at so cts. per busIel.
New Bacon brings III, hog round
old har about the same as heretofore.
Beef on the hoof is worth 6 cents; by
retail from to every scarce.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
a WORD TO OUR CONTEMPORARIES


flour cotemperaries of the press of North
Carolina only knew how they were affect
ing their own interests and driving their
own papers out of circulation, by putting
northern newspapers and periodicals, from
IIarpcr's Magazine down to the New York
Police Gazette, We think they would adopt
Il different course. We are not at all self
ish-we like TO see others prosper, but
especially do We want to see the press of
the Old North State in prosperity; a thing
that will never be as long US they continue
t. offer inducements, through their col
umns, to the people to subscribe for cheap
publications at the North We know some
thing about the evil effects of such a course.
We have heard it said that those papers
contain more reading and are much cheap
er than our own published here in tie
State but readers should remember that
they get no local news-while they may
get large amount of reading, they are not
informed on matters in which they are i'm
mcdiately in:erestcd:-the markets, the
news of the State, the action of their repre-
scntatves, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
THE NORTH CAROLINA STATIST."-

hE NORTH CAROLINA OTAIlSI. -
We have received prospectus of Quentin
Busbee, Esq, of Raleigh, for the publica-
ton of a semi annual journal, bearing the
above title, to be devoted exclusively to the
dissemination of statistical information.
This will be q valuable work to all who are
interested in political, agricultural, or COM
mercial Information, and to the business
man generally. 1t is a journal much need
cd in the State ; and Mr.. Busbee is said to
be eminently qualified for the undertaking.
We wish him success in the enterprise.
The price of the paper which will Contain a
large quantity of statistical matter, will be
at the moderate sum of 50 per arnum.
AS soon as opportunity offers we will
publish the prospectus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
McRae pives notice that he

U Mr.. D. X. McRae gives notice that he
will address the people at Goldsborough,
Fayetteville, Raleigh and Hillsborough,
sin his own defence, againt the attacks of
a portion of the press" Now we have no
objection to Mr.. McRae's making speeches;
but we think his reason for speaking very
vague and unsatisfactory one. He puts
himself on the defensive, whereas he is the
aggressor. He began the controversy by
seeking to revive dead issue, and by in
viting opposition to the organization and
usages of the Democratic party. "a por-
ton of the press" What portion? The
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

HENRY CLAY's SON AS AN ORATOR.
"A Washington correspondents of the n.
Y. Post, under date of the 18th, says:
Mr. James b. Clay commenced his career
as Parliamentary dtbatar ~ dty-the
Fl st speech. he said he had ever risen TO
make in legislative assembly. He sup
ported Paulding and condemned Walker.
whom, he said, he would, if he had been in
Paulding's place, have made 50 nccounta-
be that there would have been no occasion
for this debate. Mr. Clay's manner is good,
his voice is strong and melodi"u'. he is
fluent, gesticulatcs judicious'y and with
emphasis, possesses oratorical qualifica-
tioas t" remarkable degree. The gallo
ries were very full, and universal curiosi-
ty and interest was felt to hear the SON of
the great orator. He retained the atten-
ton and interest during his whole speech.
His reasoning was logical, and tie method
and arrangement of his remarks cvinced
uncommon rhetorical accomplishments
No one could be- subjected to a more severe
ordeal. His audience had come to see how
much of his fathers power he inherited
with his namc, and recollections of that elo-
quent statesman ran parallel t" the current
of his speech in their minds, AID yet the
verdict of criticism S, that if not equal TO
his father, lie need not rely on paternal
fame for position and reputation.
DIVISIONS AMONG TIE MoRMnNs.-The
Leavenworth City Ledger Of the lSth inst,
says that three young men, Henry Baker,
James Smith and Alexander Francis, arrived
there on Thursday afternoon the 9TH, direct
from Fort Bridger. They came the whole
distance, twelve hundred miles, on foot, and
accomplished their journey in f"rty-tive
days. They report that the day they left
six Mormons came into camp, and reported
that the Mormons were in Il state of civil
war, Brigham Young and about one half
desiring to march against the troops, the
other half being in favor Of the troops com
ing into Salt Lake aud establishing mill
tary government there, and overthrowing
the present powers that be.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

Ex-PREs1DENT FILLMoRE.-Ex-Presi
Fillmore, according to the New York
Observer, says of his personal habits:
II owe my uninterrupted bodily vigor to
an originally strong constitution, to an
education on a farm, and to lifelong habits
of regularity and temperance. Throughout
all my public life maintained the same
regular and systematic habits of living to
which l had previously been accustomed
| never allowed my usual hours for sleep to
be interrupted. The Sabbath always kept
as a day of rest Beside being religious
duty, it was essential to health. On com
mencing my Presidential career, l found
that the Sabbath had frequently been
employed by visitors for private interviews
with the President. determined to put
an end to this custom, and ordered my
door-keeper to meet all Sunday visitors
with an indiscriminate refusal. While
Chairman of the Committee of Ways and
Means in Congress, and during my entire
Presidential term, my labors were always
onerous, and often excessive, but never
suffered an hour of sickness through them
ALL"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
MEETING I'M cABARRUs.

A democratic meeting was held in Con-
cord on Wednesday last to appoint dele
gates to the State Convention. We have
not received the proceedings, but learn that
no recommendation was made in regard
to candidate. n. n. Flemming, Esq, of
Salisbury, addressed the meeting.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
MARRIED..

In Lincoln county, on the 14th inst, by Rev.
R. II. Morrison, Mr. Andrew J. DER to Miss
Jane Little.
At Ansonvile, on the 9TH inst, by Rev. Mr.
Walsh, Mr. John A. Boyden to Miss Mary.
daughter of Stephen w. Cole, Esq.
In Chatham county, on the 18th instant, Mr
Joseph B. Cole to Miss Mary j. HernIon.
In Guilford county, on the 14th inst, Mr. w.
M d. Work and Miss Mary +. Lucas.
In Iredell county, on the 18th inst, Mr. Jas.
NJ Turner and Miss Emeline J. Gather, daugh-
ter of Greenbury Gather.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

FoREIGN NEws.-The foreign news by
the America is decidedly favorable, not
only in its financial, but in its commercial
aspect. One Of the most important items
IS that which quotes an improvement in
Cotton, prices having advanced I'll. per b.,
and the market having a very buOyant
tendency at the close. Breadstuffs were
quiet, but steady.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
$40 REWARD.

Was stelen from the subscriber, living I'd
miles East of Charlotte, ON Friday uight last,
straw berry roam MARE. I6 or II hands high,
10 or ~ years old, white spot on the forehead.
light name and tail, PAGES well, newly shod all
around, and Is shaved good deal by the britch-
ing. The person who stole the Mare also took
OF a riding bride with partly red web reins.
above reward will sn, given for the delivery of
thu. Mare, or $40 it taken up and information
given tn me. Letters containing information
can b.. sent to Charlotte. n. C..
NJ. A. EDWARDS
Jan &c, 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

EE- The Secretary of War has asked
FIR an appropriation of $l,224,OOO to sus-
tain the expedition against the Mormons
FIR 20 months from the lst of July. The
force consists of 5000 soldiers, 200 women,
800 servants aud 1000 employees.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
AMERICAN PHYSIoGNOMY.

A Scotch writer, one James Sterling, has
lately written a hook of travels upon the
United States, in which he has the follow
ing comment on the American face:
Some say the Americans have no phys
iognomy-a great mistake, L think. To
me their physiegnomy seems most strongly
marked, bearing deep impress of that in
tensity which is the essence of their being.
The features even of the young are fur
rewed with lines of anxious thought and
determined will. You read upon the
nations brow the extent of the enterprise
and the intensity of its desires. Every
American looks as if his eye were glazing
into the far West and the far future. Nay, his
mental physiognomy is determined by the
same earnestness of purpose. The Ameri
can never plays, not even the American
child. He cares nothing for those games
and sports which are the delight of the Eng
lishman. He is Indifferent to the play
either of mind or music. Labor is his ele-
ment, and his only relaxation from hard
work is fierce excitement. Neither does he
laugh. The Americans, imagine, the
most serious people in the world There is
no play even in their fancy. French wit is
the sparkle of the diamond that dazzles a
salon the American Imagination flashes it's
sheet lie htning over half a world"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

BACON HAMs.-The time for preparing
good hams is at hand. Many of them are
already in salt. In few weeks you will
hang up your hams for smoking. Just be-
fore you hang them up, if you will make a
paste of black pepper and molasses and rub
them we'll all over, it will add much to
their chances for safe keeping and it pro-
tects them from the bugs. Red pepper
pulverized will do as we'll as black. We
gather this information from reports which
were made on premium hams at the late
agricultural fair near Clinton In
dependent.