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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

THE WEALTH OF GENERAL CAss.--
The Washington correspondent ofthe
New York Times, in noticing Gener.
al Cass, says:
"uis whole life has been luck
When he left Detroit to take the War
Departmcnthe gave orders to his agent
to sell large tract of land adjoining
the town. He was to sell it for $50,
900. After some time the agent
wrote that he had been offered S33,
900, General Cass instantly replied:
Don't sell till further orders He
would have quickly taken his own
fixed price, but, being offered more, he
must look further. The property is
now covered by thu best part Of a
hourishing city, and is worth 5000,
900. General Cass is a millionaire. ="
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

FREE Wool. THE creditors of
Of Lawrence, Stone & Co., it appears,
have instituted a suit against their
lobby financier (WalcotD for the recov-
ery,if possible, ofthat mysterious free
wool lobby fund of $4,000. Very
good. We hope the prosecution will
push into the merits Of the case, for
thereby we shall doubtless get a good
many interesting facts which were be-
yond the reach 0! the Congressional
Committee.--N Y. Herald 7th.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

HUNGARIAN GRAss.-Mr. G. W. Sisson
has left at our office some specimen stalks
Of the Hungarian Grass, which measures
about five fee; in height, with heads from
three to five inches in length. The exuber-
ance of seed in this grass is remarkable, and
It's growth is most uxuriant. Mr, S. says
he had four acres sowed and raised from three
to five tons per acre,-the seed yielding
about thirty bushels to the acre. He will
have seed for sale.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

SHERIFFrS SALE.

II. S. Bundy Vnton County Court
VS.. Of Common Pleas,
j. W. and j. Swep,ton.
DYvirtuc ola ycadi. Gpoaas to me directed from
ID the Court of Common Pleas Of Vinton County
Ohio will offer for sale, at the door ofthe Court
House in the town of Macarthur, in the county Of
Vinton, Ohio,
On the 18th day of September, 1858,
between the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and 4 o.
clock P. NJ. of said day, the following described
real estate, situated in said County Of Vinton, to-
wit:
In Lot No. 2i5, in the town of Macarthur, in
the county and State aforesaid. Taken as the
property of j. W; Swepston to satisfy judg-
two hundred dollars and must bring two-thirds
of that sum. Terms of sale. cash in hand.
VIM. GOLD, Sheriff V. Co.
Aug. IL, 1853 .-5w-4d5s
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
MoARruUR Aug 90, 1858.
Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI. AUG,

CINCINNATI, Aug. %.
FLoUR-The market was rather tame
to-day, and the demand less active, but full
rates were realized. The sales were 1000
66lS, part Saturday evening, at 81 9O@5 for
lair to good brands extra.
WHlSKY--The market is steady. with a
fair demand. Sales at 22R@29sc, the later
rate Tor wagon.
PROVlSlONS-There is no demand of
consequence. Bacon Shoulders sold to-day
at 81, which is a decline of tc. Nothing
done in other articles, and prices must be
called nominal.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
Ggs Mt9rtbur 1emutfat.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
notice.

TN pursuance Of an act to amend an act passed
l. April 18th, 1859, entitled an act for the aa-
ssssment and taxation Of all property in this
State, and lcvying taxes thereon according 10
its true value ia money, passed April ~, 1855
The County Commissioners have resolved TO
divide the County Of Vinton into twelve dis
trcts, for the election Of Assessors of real prop
erly hereafter in said County, as follows, to wit:
First District shall be composed OF the Town
ship of Eagle.
Second District shall be composed Of the
Township of Brown,
Third District shall be composed of the Town
ship Of Swan.
Fourth District shall be composed Of the town.
ShipOf Jackson.
Fifth District shall be composed Of the town
ship of Elk
Sixth District shall be composed of the town
ship Of VintOu.
Seventh District shall be composed OF the
township of Madison.
Eighth District shall be composed Of the town
ship Of Clinton.
Ninth District shall bO composed of the town
ship Of Richland.
Tenth District shall bo composed of tho town
ship Of Harrison.
Eleventh District shall be composed of tho
township Of Wilkesville.
Twelfth District shall be composed Of tho
township Of Knox.
And the electors Of each of the foregoing Dis
tricts are required by law to elect, at the next
October election, 1885, one citizen in each Of said
Districts having the qualifications of an eeetor,
rs Assessor Of the real estate ia his District; and
the judges Of tho Election in each Township or
District are required to keep q separate poll
book for the election of said assessors, and to
make return Of the same, duly certified to tho
Auditor Of Vinton County, Ohio, at the Same
time that they make return Of the general OGto-
Der election. JOHN KINNEY,
SAMUEL MAGEE,
SAMUEL TARR,
Commissioners Vnton Co., o.
ATrrsT;--J. A. WALDEN, Auditor.
August g. lS5S.-Aw
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

%We are requested to say that
complaint has several times been made
to the municipal authorities res
pccting the dsorderly conduct of the
young men and boys Of our place,
and that, unless more stringent eff.
forts are made on the part of parents
and friends, their cases must be
sevorally and respectively dealt with.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
BENJAMIN Wards Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that ]. W. Caldwell,
IN Administrator of the estate of Benjamin
Ward, late of Vinton county, deceased, has filed
in the Probate Courtof said county his accounts
and vouchers, as such Administrator for inspec-
ton and partial settlement, and that the same
will be passed upon by said Court on the 2Oth
day of September, 1855.
B. p. HEWITT, Prob. Judge.
August 20, 1sSs.-3w
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

PWe are again placed under OBJ
legations to Messrs. Buskirk e. Davis,
wholesale grocers, Of Portsmouth, for
a plug of Sutherlin Star Tobacco
No user of the weed can fail to ap.
preciate such a favor. Those who
buy groceries in Portsmouth should
by all means call at the establishment
Of Messrs. B. & D.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
Road Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that petition will
~ he presented to the Commissioners of Vim
ton County, at their next session, praying for the
annulment and vacation Of a portion OF the
road leading from jennings Lane to Cincinnati
Furnace, as follows Commencing at Wurtman's
Lane and running thence to the Marietta and
Cincinnati Railroad, or so much thereof us lies
within the County of Vinton, on the ground
that that part of said road is not used.
Aug. 3, '5S T. JACKSON WURTMAN.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
EnERIEE

EDIroR DEMocRAT: The undersigned take
pleasure in announcing the name cf A. N. Co2AD
as Il suitable candidate for the office of Sheriff Of
Vinton county. subject to the democratic prim-
ary election. Mr.. Coza1 is known to the citi-
zens Of the western portion of Vinton as an an
finching Democrat, and If elected will ill the
olieo with honor to himself aud party.
MANY DEMOCRATS
Of Richland Township.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

~J. Dodge & Son are closing
out their stock of dry,goodS and gro,
ccries, boots and shocs, hardware,
queensware, ready made clothing,
watches and jewelry, at low figures,
to make room for fall stock. Give
them a call and get a bargain.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

UOver in the Ross Co. Judicial
District, Judge Keith, of Ross, and
Alex. S. Boys, of Highland, have
been nominated by the democracy for
the Common Pleas Bench.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

A. PEARoE, Esq Please announce the name
Of +. +. SwIrT rs an Independent Anti Lecomp-
ton Democratic candidate for the Legislature for
the counties of jackson and Vinton, subject to
the decision Of the voters at the polls and oblige
q DEMOCRAp
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

Mr.. VIM, L. EDAnsToN, we learn,
was nominated by the Republicans OF
Vinton and Jackson counties, on
Tuesday last, for the Legislature
Mr. John D. james, of Jackson, will
undoubtedly be his democratic oppo-
nent.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
WIN. EngIand's Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IL has been duly appointed and qualified as
Executrix of the last will and testament Of Will
liam England, late of Yinton county, Ohio, de-
ceased MARY ENGLAND.
August %, 1s5S.-3w
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

REMEMBER the Primary election on
Saturday next! Also, the mass meet
ing on Tuesday next Senator Pugh
will certainly be here!
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
COMMISSIONER.

sEy-We are authorized to announce the name
Of SAMUEL TARR as candidate for reelection to
the office Of Commissioner of Vinton County
subject to the decision of the Democracy through
their primary election.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
Road Notice.

N0TICEi is hereby given that petition will
~ be presented to the Commissioners of Vim
ton County, Ohio at their next session, for an or
der to open road in Brown Township, in said
county, commencing at Goes Min on Raccon
Creek, thence by way of Moonville and the resi-
dence of Aonzo Ferguson, to Big Sand Furnace
being an extension of the county road leading
from Boland's Mill on said creek to Goes Mil.
u. FERGUSON,
and other citizens Of Brown Township.
July 29.--&w
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
0rtu advertisements

We are authorized to announce the name Of
J. j. SHooKEY as an Independent candidate for
the Office of Sheriff of Yinton county, at tho en-
suing October election.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OHIO STATE AND UNION LAW col
IEGE,

This Institution has been removed to Cleveland,
Ohio. Degrees are legally conferred, and stu
dents, upon Graduating, may be admitted to
practice. For circulars, address, at Cleveland,
ian.T1y. n. a. KING, SECRETARY.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

ss3"We are authorized to announce the name
of JAMES MALONE as a candidate for Coroner,
subject to the decision Of the democratic primary
election.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

j. & E. Dodge, Notwithstanding
the hard times, still keep up a full and
welI-selected stock of goods. Give
them a call.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

t7y"We arc authorized to announce that WM.
Com will he acandidate for reelection to the Of
flee Of Sheriff of Yinton County at the October
election, subject, however, to the decision Of the
democraeY at their primary election. y
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

EDITOR DEMOCRAT - Please announce that
HARRISON LYLE. of Richland Township, is a
candidate for Sheriff. subject to the decision Of
the democracy, at their primary election. r.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

Mr.. EDrroR: JoHN S. MCDOWELL will be a
candidate for the office of Coroner, subject to the
decision of the democracy at the primary cleo
ton. ELK:
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
CORONER.

EDITOR DEMOCRAT. Please announce the name
of ROBERT WEIGH of Swan Township. as a can.
didate for Coroner of this county, subject to the
decision of the Democratic primary election. s.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
SURVEYOR.

t35-Wo are authorized to announce the name
of JoHS DoDDs as a candidate for the office of
county Surveyor, subject to the decision Of the
democracy at the primary election.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
John Brewers Estate.

NOTICES hereby given that John Dowd,
~ Administrator of the estate Of John Brewer,
late of the County of Vinton, deceased, has filed
in the Probate Court of Vinton County, Ohio,
his accounts and vouchers for inspection and par
tial settlement. and that the same will be passed
ls5s. B.P. HEWITT, Prob. Jpdss.
Aug. 5.-sY
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
PRIMARY ELECTION.
SATURDAY, AUGUST %. 1855
AUDITOR.

EDITOR or THE Macarthur DEMOCRAT: Please
announce tho name of JOEL A. WALDEN, our
present efficient Auditor of Yinton County, as a
candidate for recollection to that office ut the ap-
proaching October election, subject to the decis-
ion Of the democracy through their primary
election, and oblge MANY DEMOCRATS.
- We are authorized to say that NELSON
RICHMOND il candidate for the office of Auditor
of Vinton County, subject to the decision Of the
democracy at their primary election.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
81 BACK AGAIN e
AND
Ready 10 "Pitch I'M"

TkSEES THAT WON'T DIE
NHARLES MERRITT, Agent for Hoyt &
" Co.'s East Avenue Nursery, has returned
and is now prepared to wait upon all who desire
to contract for the best Trees brought to this
market He is bound to give good satisfaction
in all kinds of Trees, Shrubs, &C., &C.; both as
to quality and price.
The Trees brought on last Fall are all living
and in good condition, and he will contract to
deliver all his trees here, next Fall, in as good
condition rs they were.
may 6, '5S. CHAS. MERRITT. Ag't.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
Take Notice!

THE undersigned WILL TAKE WHEAT
i at the market prize, delivered at the Near
thur Steam Mill, in payment of debts due
him, F. SHADES.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
Ladies' and Misses
SHOES AT COST!l
j. III. KING,

Sisson & Hulberrs Block, Main Street,
M'ARTHUR, OHIO,
rs now selling off at cost large lotof Ladies'
i and Misses Shoes of all kinds under the size
of Fives. Now is the time to get cheap bargainsl
August 19.-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

sFy-Wc are authorized to announce that RICH
ARD CRAIG will bs candidate for the Office Of
Treasurer Of Vinton county, subject to the de-
ciSion of the democracy at the primary election.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
TREASrRER .

,7y@We are authorized to announce that JoHN
Down will be n candidate for the Office Of Treas
urer Of Vinton County, subject to the decision Of
the Democracy at their primary election.
tsy-We are authorized to announce that HEN
RY RFYNoLDs will he n candidate for tho office of
Treasurer of Vinton County, subject to the de-
cision Of the democracy at their primary election.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
SCALE OF PREMIUMS

EoR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL FAIR
Il Of the Vinton County Agricultural
Society, 10 be held at Macarthur, on Tues
day, October 9th, 1888.
CLASS A-CATTLE.
CoNAETTEE-Ben, Dill, Henry Brown,
A. Finney.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-26

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our Language extant Its great accuracy in the
the definition and derivation of words, gives IL
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possesses. Itis constantly cited and relied on in
our courts Of justice, in our legislative bodies,
and i'll public discussions, as entirely conclusive.
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America proper. Then we are 10 negotiate di-
rectly with Nicaragua and Costa RIGA. This is
the British aspect Of the question which was
given to the country in this journal three weeks
before Congress met Our government cannot
proceed one step until Sir Gore Ouseley has time
to finish bis negotiations in Nicaragua; and that
fact accounts for the delay of the Senate.
We own that We have so often been told that
the Central American question was to be finally
settled, when the fact was that il was only to be
still further involved, that we are not over san
guine as TO the result Of any diplomacy on the
subject The web, however, is moi quite so tor
tuoas as II has been previously. and there is a
lri. ht light shining through the fog
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The Central Ansertca an Quession-I.ighs or the
Subject.


The everlasting and interminablc question
ancnt our diplomatic relations with the Central
American States. between which and our govern
men, treaties are made win England. was again
M in the Senate yesterday, on Mr.. Glingman's
resolution. calling for the documents. aud fore.
shadowing the abrogation q The Cay ton-Bulwer
treaty. The consideration of the resolution has
been again. for the third time. postponed. For
this delay there can be but one cause simply
as question Of right Gad justice, the Ciay on.
Bulwer treaty ought to have been cancelled long
ago. No candid man can read the record Of the
ten years diplomacy IN Central America-which
curious history We give today II eyfo.sc without
being fully convinced that We have been BAN.
boozled from the commencement, the Barracks
Of Downing street proving too clever for the
diplomatic owls at Washington. Now, although
the Senate would be right to abroga.c The
treaty il would not he well TO he over hasty In
doing 80. As Mr.. Mason says. II would throw us
back upon the Monroe doctrine, and force
England to the position from which shc has yr-
tually retroceded in the matter Of the Bay
Islands. The promises arc fair enough The
Derby Cabinet, III, i quite ready to back
down ON the Mosquito question, IL they can have
time to do il peacefully; and II l. quite plain
that our government has received the strongcs,
assurances to that effect.
II i time something was done. The statement
made In the Scnaterday, vert that the United
States bad been going backwards instead 81 for
wards In this business is too true. III fully pro-
ven by the documentary history which We prin,
to-day, and which We commend W the careful
consideration Of Congress and the country.
Ten years ago the United States sent an envoy
TO Central America lie made a treaty contain
ing all the points now coBtendcd for lie success
scr went and did likewise. Blundering secretaries
threw away these treaties, and went to work with
such edged tools as the guilcless Bulvcr. the
open hearted Champion and the candid Clarcn-
dom The question passed as legacy from one
administration 10 another-from Taylor to Fill
more, from Fillmore to poor Pierce, and from
poor Pierce to Buchanan. Oceans Of ink
prairies Of paper, miles ofred tape, tons Of seal
ing wax, cart loads Of documents, have been used
to ventilate it. 1t has been approached in every
possible way and II ever the Clrcumlocution
Once had treasure II n this same Central
American question. II has been the pet Of the
how-not-todo-it school cf diplomatics.
But everything must have an end; and now
we are assured the gfiat imbroglio Is to be clear.
cd up and Strengthened. Sir Gore Ouseley Is 70
conclude treaties direct with Nicaragua and
Costa RIGA, and s,cn tn British govern
mcnt will relinquish l. pre'ensio@ 70
soysreignty oyer an part q Central
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CITY Intelligence.


TO THE KDrroR or TIM HERALD.
fseo In your paper of today an account Of stabblng
affair at No % West Broadway stated to have been done
that ,aloon which IL wholly incorrect as the parties
eferrcd TO were the saloon but lived next door
stairs where the stabbine done and where Brook.
was arrested by the Fifth ward police the m having
come down the street aer being stabbed BY correct
ng you win much oblge the proprietor of tho
aoon.
NEW YoRx, Dec is, 1853.