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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

TEaRTsLE CALAMITY. - BuRsENo or
rHn PAcTv1o HoTEL IN ST.. LouIs.--
FEARvuL Loss OF LIYE AND PEoPERTY.-
One of the most frightful calamities Of
recent date occurred in St Louis on Sun
day morning, Feb. 2lst, between 3 and
4 o'clock. The Pacific" Hotel-one OF
the largest in st. Louis-situated on the
corner of Seventh and Poplar streets. was
burned to The ground. toesther with sew
eral adjacent buildings. An unusually
large number of strangers were stopping
at the "Paci6c" that night. Blissfully
unconscious of any impending danger,
they retired to rest that night, full of life
and gaiety. Before the dawn Of another
day, 'they awoke in the midst of shrieks
and shouts and crumbling walls. to find
that their last end was como in a shape
terrible and inevitable" When the FIRE
was first discovered, the lower landing and
stairs were enveloped in flames, and the
building filed with smoke. Some Of the
inmates escaped by jumping through the
windows. others by rushing through the
flames; but many were aroused too late
for escape. Thirteen dead bodies had
been taken from the ruins at last accounts,
and many more. are supposed to be lost.
OF the origin of the FIRE, nothing definite
is known. The latest .idispatch received
states that Charles Taylor, alias Sanders, i,
had been arrested for setting fire to the
hotel, and numbering Ephraim Doane, one
of the inmates. The landlord, DIR. Stra-
der, and the watchman, Charles Waldrup,
have also been arrested as accessories. 1t
is supposed that the examination will de-
velope one of the most diabolical crimes
ever recorded.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
CoRRxcrloN.--In our issue of the I6tl

CoRRKcrIoN.--In our issue of the 10th
ult.. in the report of the Examination of
Teachers" under the head Of "Orthogra-
ply" the word "Sauerkraut," appears
spelled "Sauorkrout, which is not war
Ianted by any authority, and which is a
compromise between the German "Sauer-
krout," aud the English "Sourkrout" or
"Sourerout" 1t undoubtedly would not
have appeared thus had itnot been for the
confusion in the word by being spelled three
different ways by tie bestauthorities. We
believe the better way of spelling it is
"Sourcrout." but the Examiners designed
having it "Sauerkraut."
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
SHERIFF"S SALE

by virtue Of an order OF sale TO Inc directed
- from the Court OF Common Pleas Of Siess
county Will oiier for sale at the door Of the
Court house, in Pomeroy, on
Saturday, the 9th day Of March, 1853,
at q O'Clock noon, the following described
lands and tenements, to-wit: Being part OF
section number thirteen, U3,) in town mum
Der to9I' a. of rahge number twelve, (2,)
IN said COUNTY; commencing with Jacuh
Swickard's lands IN David i;idenour'S west
line; thence west fifty four l54) perchrs;
thence north with Jacob Swickard seventy
(7O) rods ID stake; thence west TO the west
line Of SAID section; thence north 'siNty-four
l64) )-rods to stake; thence east 10 the mid
die OF the section; thence south eighty rods;
thence east forty (Io) rods; thence South forty.
SIX (l6) rods to the place Of beginning, con
tanning eighty acres, more or less, and sold
as the property Of Wilson Corel aud Cyrus
Russell. Appraised at $1,000. Terms of
sale cash, .,-"a
J. V. SMITH, S. n. C.
February 9. lSiG.--5-5l
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EE The Sunday School Festival, which

EE The Sunday School Festival, which
came off on Tuesday evening last, ls de-
serving of the highest merit, and too
much credit cannot be given to the prin-
'eipal. preceptors and pupils. Mrs.
Twombley, however, receives the great
est praise, and justly, too. That the in
.tellect displayed by the children deserves
high place in our appreciation. all will
concede; but the power which caused the
favorable display, we think. is worthy of
a still higher place, as it is very rare
that a single individual can control the
Hamber of children, with such varied
performances, as Mrs. Twombley did,
and that, too, with as much accuracy as
ifcast by choice experienced performers.
We have not space to enter into the full
merits of the performances, and will,
therefore, dismiss the subject by simply
making mention of the piece entitled "The
Gamblers Wife," which drew tears of
SYMPATHY from the majority of the audi
ence, who, apparently, could not be in
duced to believe but the scene was real
till the unique little performer stepped
bTiskly off the platform.
At the conclusion. presentation of the
proceeds was made to Mrs. Twombley,
who, in turn, made an appropriate address,
giving assurances that her highest am
'eition was grati6ed if her efforts had
been productive of that good designed to
b accomplished. and that the proceeds
would only be held in trust for benevolent
objects.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

A MASTERPIECE OUTDoNE.-We have
until lately supposed Ayers Cherry Pee
toral was the Ultima Thule in its line, and
that nothing had been or would be inven-
ted which could surpass it in its fine
points of excellence as medicine. But
we are confidently assured by those COM
petent to Judge on the subject, that DR..
Ayers new Pills excel in high medical
artistry even that widely celebrated en-
bodiment of his skill. He has succeeded
in making them not only pleasant to take
but powerful to cure the large class of
complaints which require a purgative
remedy.-Lancaster Argus, Ky.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
II o w ARD SSOCIA TION
PHIIADELPHIA
Important Announcements.

TITO all persons afflicted with Sexual Disea
L seS, such as Spermatorrhea, Seminal
Weakness, Impotence, Gonorrhea, Gleet,
Syphilis, the Vice of onanism. or Self Abuse,
&c, &c.
The Howard Association, in view of the
awful destruction OF hnman life, caused by
Sexual diseases, and the deceptionS prac.
tised upon the unfortuate victims of such
diseases by QuackS, have directed their Con-
sulting Surgeon, as a charitable act worthy
their name, to give medical advice gratis.
all persons thus afflicted who apply by letter,
with description of their condition, iage, oc-
cupation, habits Of life, &C., and in cases OF
extreme poverty and suffering, to furnish med
icine free of charge. ....
The Howard Association is benevolent In
stitution, established by endowment, for the
relief of the sick and distressed. afflicted with
"Virulent and Epidemic Diseases" 1t has
now surplus OF means, which the Directols
have voted to expend in advertising the above
notice, 1t needless 10 add that the Associ
alton commands the highest medical skill. o,
the age, and will furnish the most aonrov ed
modern treatment.
Just published, by the association, Report
on Spermatorrea, or Seminal Weakness, The
vlce Of OnaniSLn, Masturbation or Self Abuse
and other diseases Of the Sexual Organs, By
the Consulting Surgeon, which will be sen;
by mail, lin sealed envelope free ofchaTge,
on the receipt of Two Stamps, Tor postage.
Address, DR. GEO. R. CALHOUN, Consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. 2, South
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. BY order oi
the Directors.
GEO. FAtRcmLD. Sec'y. EZRA D. HrAnrwrLt, Pres
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

~ We have before US another
"southe,n eb,vslrv. acena wb;cb was
..,,;s.I,,.'..,.,.,d .,dh,.v;oa p-o,;d~., p.a.l
eo'SN- ,Ys'NSr D'e0.
inrIdge' Crittcnoen ano roik' Dy oeci-
ding Cullom shonid apologize and
treat" as he was laborins under "mis-
or,,oho,s;on, a. tha ,;D,a &C tho diA6.
"Pp'"''0"
cuity' Anotner name ior oeing giori-
ously drunk" f
Cullom entered the bar room Of Browns
Hotel, where Clay, Hawkins and Mason
were standing. He proposed an old-iash-
ioned Kentucky drink, in which all the
parties participated Subsequently he
commenced conversation with Clay. sta
ting how he had removed from Kentucky
10 near the Hermitage, in Tennessee,
where he had bearded the lion in his den.
He spoke of his long devotion to and ad-
miration for his father. I'D
Mr.. Clay answered by saying that Gen.
Leslie Coombs had once, as Chickasaw
ambassador, also bearded the lion in his
den.
This expression, which some bystanders
supposed jocular, was regarded as an
offensive retort by Culloni. who asked if
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
The EnistIc of tturns.

Burns-the General, not the Poet-has
addressed a>letter to the Coshocton Dem
ocrat, in emulation of the epistle of Pugh
to the New York Herald. pugh had his
plan for pacifying Kansas, and so has
Burns. Pugh complains Of mlsrepresent-
alton, and Burns explains his own mis-
representation of the people of the 18th
Congressional District. The one writes
in brief, stilted, highly dignified terms,
and the other in free and easy, "Doric"
style, rs fresh and vigorous as the notes
of wild ass. Having laid Mr.. Pugh s
letter before our readers, We must do like
favor to Gen. Burns:
voted with Pendleton and Miller
against the last resolution Harris be-
cause was convinced in my own mind
that there was not one person in my dis
trict that wanted to see another Sherman
smelling committee, and who would be-
lieve anything either party would swear
to after it was done.
There should be some other mode to
dispose of the old harlot.
1t is evident to the world that Kansas
will be free State in six months if the
people will only vote. If SO, why should
we tear our shirts off about it.
Twill do all in my power, in an honor
able way, to cause settlement of the
question, but shall neither fight for, nor
lose much time or sleep about her.
Ny pIar is to withdraw the army, SO
that theyleading scoundrels on both sides
may Kill each other otf--and amend the
appropriations so as-to give them half ap-
preparations, and they will soon vote and
permit the organization of State Gov
ernment. Yours truly,
Jos. BURNS.
The Generals contempt for "investi-
CATION is in striking contrast with our
young Senator's lopgings for "more
light" His hatred of all venality, shows
that while he may see fit to be bribed to
betray his constituents, "his heart is in
the right place." Like wise man, he
chooses to be thought shiftless, rather
than to incur any real risk of rending his
under-g garments by over exertion. A mill
tary man, he is determined not to fight
Whatever he can do without impairing his
immaculate "honor," or depriving him
self of his usual allowance of sleep,
he intends to do. He desires to "with-
draw the army" from Kansas, put the
territorial officers on halfpay, and let "the
scoundiels" have chance to shoot and
be shot. Pugh goes for direct Intervention.
AS between The plans of the Senator and
Representative, we think that of Burns has
the more sensible look, and the better
prospect of success.
The Democratic organ at Columbus
counts upon the vote Of Burns against Le
compton. The above very lucid letter,
though it may be thought to have no par
ticular meaning of itself indicates plainly
enough that Executive offers have not
been made in vain. Though fully COM
mitted against Lecompton, up to the
moment he left home, this "poor stick"
is now serviceable tool on the other side.
Gin. GGz.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
The Kansas Dlctator's Defense


The Cincinnati Gazette" says Calhoun s
poor attempt at setting forth his injured
innocence is doing damaging execution on
himself. He gets few compliments from
respectable sources. His own party evil
IDENTIFY despise him. The Washington
Estates" after giving an account of this
precious document, says:
This is the lame and incoherent state
ment of Mr.. General Calhoun. We
never read more weakly written or more
confused admission of striving to make
the better cause. He admits that the pa
per he received "purported to be the depo-
sitios of the judges Of election" He is
not convinced that it was actually so; in
fact he knows well it was not the actual
paper sent, and is therefore ready to re-
cefve the oaths of the actual judges, and
be governed by them, although he links
"it probably WI place the government of
the State Of Kansas IL the hands of his
enemies" Mr.. General CainCun boasts
of the Immaculate discharge Of his Official
duties. We are not so sure he is enti-
tied to his own estimate of himself. Even
not taking into consideration the other
monstlous frauds charged upon him, it is
proved that, on examination of the sup
posed returns from Delaware Crossing
that on which he makes groundwork for
a safe retreat-it WAS plain the certi6-
cate of the judges to the 43 votes was
cut off with scissors, more than three hun
dred names added in a different han d.
writing, and the certificate then attached
to the end of the additions.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

pROBATE COURT.-The State of Ohio,
L Meigs County SS.-Final settlement oi
accounts.-Notice is hereby given that the ac
counts Of The following persons have been
filed in the Probate Court, in and for said
county, for settlement; Henry H. Rice, guar
dian Of Meiza Titus, Henry Titus, James M
Titus. James Henry, Administrator of David
Sidenstricker, deceased; Cynthia Piercy, Ad-
mnistratrix Of Cornelius Piercy. deceased
Francis Q. Russell, Admir- of Daniel Russell,
decd, and said cases will be heard and set
tied on Tuesday, the 10th day of March next
ARTHUR MERRILL, Proba Judge.
February %, lS5a.-S-3t% (. %s'
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
From Kansas.

- E-tt' - ST. LOUIS, Feb rs
The Leavenworth "Times" says that
the Judge and Clerks of the election ct
Shawnee had been arrested.
= They testified under oath before the
Investigating Committee, that the poll
book OF Shawnee had been taken to West
port and 500 names were added thereto ct
chat place.
=. j. Clarkson. postmaster Of Leaven-
waFih. was burnt in efi9y on the night of
the 18th inst. and thrsats were made to
hang him fhe conla be caught
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
SHERIFF,S sALE.-.By vir


SHERIFF'S SALE.--By virtue OF n
~ second execution to me directed from the
Court of Common Pleas of Megs County.
VIII offer for sale, at the door Of the Court
House, in Pomeroy, on
Thursday, the 18th day Of March, 1858,
at 10 o'clock a. NJ, The followng.des cribed
lands, to-wit: Beginning twelve rods east from
the northwest corner OF section number sew.
enteen; thence south about eighty FIVE rods;
thence east one half rod; thence south thir,
teen rods, to John Pages line; thence east
seventeen degrees north to a certain beech
tree ABOUT seventy and e-half rods;
thence east about sixty seven rods to tho
center lSne, running north and south through
SAID se'tlon Seventeen;. thence north about
seventy-thaee rods to the north line of said
section seventeen; thence west along said
line to the place of beginning, Containing
seventy-slx and one-hali acres, in township
seven, range fourteen, in the Ohio Cnmpa1y's
purchase, ana sold as the property Of lie )rge
Downing and Peter Altkire. AppraiseG al
5 $4,000. Terms of sale, cash.
J. v SMITH, Sheriff Megs County.
February l6 .ls56.-7-4sS2.5O. - .' .
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
9 HERIFF's sALE.--By virtue Of ,

8 HENIFF'B SALE.--By virtue of a
~ third Execution to me directed from the
Court of Common Pleas Of Meigs County,
will offer foI sale, at the door Of the Court
House, in Pomeroy, at Il O'clock A. NJ, on
Thursday, the 18th day Of March, 1853,
the following described lands, to-wit: Begin
ming at the west side of State road, on the
south line of piece Of land owned by Isaac
II. Fellows, in section five, township four,
range twelve, in the Ohio Company's pur-
chase; thence running west thirteen rods
thence north eighty feet; thence east thirteen
rods TO the State road; thence south eighty
feet TO place Of beginning, containing sixty.
three square rods, more or less, with dwell
ing and store house thereon, and sold as the
property OF Justice Fellows at the suit of 7.
y. Orawiord d Co. Appraised at $4,000.
Terms Of sale, cash. rN sH:
J;v. SMITH, sAcrsR Nsiss County.
February 10, lSJs.--S-tif9
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
COURT OF coMMoNe.pLEAs ME1ns

CoURT OF COMMON PLEAS, MEIGs
~ County-William Joab, plaintiff, VS.. Rob-
ert Gibbons and William Kennedy. defend
ants.-The said Robert Gibbons. defendant,
in the State of Kentucky, win take notice
that William Joab, of the, county of Meigs,
ana State OF Ohio, did, on the 7th day of
OF the Clerk of the Court Of Common Pleas
for SAID county, against the said Robert Glib y
bons and William Kennedy, defendants. ask
ing said Court to decree that the said defend
ants make and execute to the said William
Joab deed of the following premises, situ-
ate in the town of Sheffield, Meigs County,
Ohio, to-wit The northwest fourth of lot
No. SO, in said town of Sheffield. The said
Robert Gibbons is hereby notified to appear
and answer said petition on or be fore the
third Saturday after the thirteenth day OF
March, 1858. WILLIAM JOAB,
feb23-S-6t $3.50 BY N. SIMPSON.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

~"Godey," for March, is with US.
Although this is the first number we have
received this year, We cannot think for a
moment that the fault lies with the pub
Usher. The March number is as perfect
a specimen of what it is designed for as
could be wished, but still Cooley says he
will add more attractions. and this is
equivalent to being done.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

TnE RIVER AND WEATHER.--The ice'
which caused brief suspension of navi-
cation, has all disappeared; the river has
risen several feet, and is now in good nav
igable condition. The weather is season
able-iust such weather as March is ex-
pected to greet us with-gusty, snowy
sunny, cloudT-everything by turns.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

THE REV. S. c. BURNETT, while l,bering
l. as a Missionary in Southern Asia, diScov
eIed a simple and certain cure for Consump-
ton, Asthma. Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, Ner-
vous Debility, and all impurities Of the Blood
also, an easy and efectual mode Of Inhaling
the remedy. Actuated by desire TO benef
his suffering fellows. he will cheerfully send
the Recipe liree) to such as desire it, with
full AID explicit directions for preparing and
successfully using the Medicine. AddTess
Rev. S.. q. BURNETT,
hf'F s3i Broadway, ". Y. Oi,y.
August II, 1881.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

EEShould Graham" desert us, We
would feel lonely, indeed. By the failure
OF the February number to arrive, we
feared its discontinuance, but the March
number greets US at the proper time, with
its bright. intellectual, and pleasant coun-
tenance. It ia certainly inferior to moth
ihX publis he'd in the "Quaker City"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
POMEROY ACADEMY.
VNHE Fall Term of this Institution will commenct
l. on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

TTNHE Fall Term Of this Institution viii commence
L on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
E. E. SPALDING, PRINCIPAL,
Mr.. Spalding, member of the senior class of a
New England College, comes to highly recommend
ed, both as a scholar and teacher. We believe that
under his management the Institution will offer supe
rior advantages to those who are desirous of prepar
ing for college, for the teachers VOCATION who wish
to acquire academic education.
Mr.. Spalding will be assisted by Mrs. Julia A. p.
Spalding, and by others, should occasion require
Mrs. Spatding, for the past five years, has been
gagged in New England schools.
The Academy has good Philosophical and Chem
cal apparatus also, Cutters Outline Maps for Illus
trating Physiology. g.,
TUfTlON.-Common branches, from SO to SIS; high
$3.50 and $S; drawing, ca lessons 81; instruction
on Piano, GA lessons $e Use of Piano per quarter,
81.
Rooms may be obtained, and board, at various
places in the town, on reasonable terms. For cata
ogue further Information, apply to the Principal.
By order of Board of Trustees.
c. r. PoMERoY, Secretary.
Pomeroy, Sept. %, 1857.
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CHEAP FARMS.

TNHE subscriber will sell Farm of t40
L acres, on which is an Improvement nf
IS acres, with good Buildings, fine young
Orchard, &c. Said Farm is well waiettl and
situated on three miles from Railroad Sta.
ton and seven miles from Athens -
will also sell 200 acres OF good limestone
land, situated seven miles from Poneroy. Mt
low fgures. r.
Also, Fatm Of lo2 acres, situated seven
miles from Athens, on which is COED hrYcd
log House, fine young Orchard, and othsr i'm
provements. .t
A part or all O( The above named property
can be had al from to Is dollars per acre,
and
.... ON EASY TERMS,
I have also 3. l6O Acre Land War.
rse nt, which will be sold cheap for oaSi.
For further particulars, call ON ne sub,
scriber at Athens, or J. S. EARmART, Esq, at
PoncIoy. .. e.e
GEORGE u, CARPENTER,
AtaSps JSu. 10. u6a--.,jt
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

EN There is some talk, at different
points along the river. of an effort being
made to establish line of boats to carry
the mail daily between Parkersburg and
Naysyille. This wauld be great benefit
to Pomeroy, and we hope that our citizens
will give the project all the encouragement
il is worthy OF.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

a~we are willing to publish marriage
md death notices, aud thank our friends
fer sending them in; but We find 1t nee
sssary to reject the remarks on the de-
ceased persons, in some cases, as the are
entirely too lengthy. This week they
would make fully two columns.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02
Soap and Candle Manufactorv

THE subscriber has the pleasure to an
L nnounce to the citizens Of Pomeroy AMI
vicinity, that he has opened Il shop on Sugar
Run, near the Tannery, where he will manu-.
facture, and keep constantly on hand any
article in his line OF bllsi ness; aud we feelaS>
sured that we can give satisfaction TO all who
may favor us with call.
N. R.--All orders attended TO as soon as
possible. DAVID GETER.
Pomeroy, Aug. "a, 1S52.-tf. ...
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

NW We are in receipt of the Ladies
Repository" for March. 1t contains It's
usual attracts One of its engravings
is life-like portrait Of Harriet Beechsr
Stowe. Price-$2 per year. sworn
stead d Poe, Publishers, Cincinnati.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

1I-In dropping letters into the Pome-
ROY Postoffice after it is closed in the even
iag. persons would do well to give them
a little force, as the slide is not inclined
.uff;ciently to carry them down without It,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

~ Temperance meeting on Thursday
evening at the Central School House.
IN Pomeroy, near the NJ. E. Church.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

nrWe learn that on Thursday, the
Rsth ult., the slate IN a coal-oank at
Minersyille fell in upon German named
Valentine Flick, which killed him imme-
diately.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

EE The steam tow-boat "Tempest,"
sank in the Ohio river, near Middleport
last week.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02

Ax-see whitmore. Wolf. Duff g. Co.'s
Hardware advertisement.