The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-09
Citizens Mcctimg-Sy nmpathy For
MIR. Ketchum.

The almost impossible condition OF the roads
and the shortness Of the notice, preuented o
very large representation from the country, on
Saturday, but the heaviest tax payers, and most
prominent citizens of Coshoeton, Rosco and
Lewisville, and many from the county, without
party distinctions, were participants in the
meeting. And it was more appropriate that
the immediate neighbors, and most intimate
perconal acquaintance Of Mr. Ketchum-these
most familiar with all the facts connected with
the robbery-should first express their opinions
upon the subject. We are happy to state that
there was but one feeling in the meeting, and
the resolutions were heartily concurred in by
all present--and letters numerously signed,
from citizens Of other parts of the county, were
received, warmly sympathislng with Mr.. ket-
chum. Where the facts are fully understood,
and the unimpeachable integrity of Mr.. K. is
known, no man, whose opinion is worth any
thing will suspect the Treasurer OF completely
in the robbery. Coshocton Dem. ...
According to notice previously given in both
the county papers, large and respectable NEE
ting of the Tax Payers of this county assembled
at the Court House in Coshocton on Saturday,
February 26th, 1853. .........
The meeting was called to order by James
NJ Burt, and organized by calling DR.. Samuel
Lee to the Chair, and appointing John Burns
and James NJ. Burt, Vice President, and Jo-
sanh X 1~k-n"n and I"aA~o w psrbr, uUoI--
tarieS.
In response to loud calls, J. c. Tiiball brief
ly and appropriately addressed the audience,
and explained the object of the meeting.
On motion Of A. G. Dimmock, it was re-
solved that the President appointa committee
of ten to prepare resolutions expressive of the
meeting.
The following gentlemen were appointed A.
G. Dimmock, J. G. Tidball, T. V. Milligan, B.
Il. Saw, W. Batchclor James W. Beebe,
Matthew Scott, James Hill, James N Burt and
I. S. Humrickhouse.
The above committee having retired, Capt
Irvine was called upon, and made brief and
effective speech upon the matters under con-
sideratiop. ... .
The committee returned and reported the
following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, the Treasurer Of Coshocton county,
our esteemed fellow citizen, Samuel Ketchum,
was, on the night CT the 21st of January, 1859,
suddenly assaulted, and overpowered, and the
Treasury robbed Of upwards Of 500, 900 Of the
public money:
And whereas by decision of the Supreme
Court it is supposed the said Treasurer and his
sureties would be liable for the amount 50 taken:
And whereas, ifcompel,el to pay this large
amount. Mr. Ketchum would be reduced to
poverty, and several Of his sureties seriously
impoverished, Therefore
Resolpel, That we, the citizens Of Coshocton
county, the neighbors and personal acquaintan-
ces OF Samuel Ketchum, do hereby express our
full confidence in his honesty and integrity as
man and citizen, and bear testimony to the
prompt, oblgns and efficient manner in
which he has, during the past three years is
charged all his official duties; and that no cir
cumstaDce connected with the late robbery,
has in the least diminished our confidence in
the. man, but rather enlisted the strongest
sympathies of nature in his behalf
ResolDsl That we believe it would be improp-
er and unmercful for the people or their au.
thorities to exact from Mr.. Ketchum and his
sureties, under all the circumstances as known
to us, the payment of the amount Of which the
Treasury was robbed -fs.s-.... .r... ...
Resolved. That while we will as citizens use
all lawful means, and all our energies, to ferret
out the hiding place and bring to condign pun
shment, the robbers, and to recover the mon
ey--we recommend that the Legislature Of o.
hio, and the Commissioners of Coshocton Coun.
ty, take such steps as may be necessary TO re.
lieys Mr. ketchum and his sureties from the le-
gal responsibility resting Dpon them, and that
provision be made for such judicial examina-
tion into the circumstances Of the robbery, as
may be necessary to satisfy every doubling mind
Of the truth in regard to the matter. "a AZ, yst
Resolved, That the Commissioners of Coshoc-
ton county be furnished with copy OF the pro-
ceedipgs ofthis meeting, and be requested to
record them upon their journal. l.rs agrra,
j. G.. Tidball made short address explana,
tory ofthe resolutions. se b, s.s.;a.a ssshya
On motion, the rospiutions. wore unanimous
ly adopted. #rt rr,gs.,asg
On motion ofCapt. Irvine. Il was resolved
that both the county papers be requested TO-
publish the proceedings Of this meeting. ,.l
On motion Of I. V. Milligan, it was r.r ets.
Resolued, That the Ohio State Journsl and
Ohio Statesman be furnished with copies Of
these proceedings, and that they, together with
the papers in the adjoining counties, be .eQues.
ted to publish the salne. e.--eas-,.--.-
On motion of. G. Tidbsll 1t was -, ,,va- .es
Resolue1, That manuscript copy OF these
together with the call in pursusnce
Of which the meeting was held, be sent to our
Senator and Representative, and by them pre-.
sentsd TO their respective bodies. .o'Fe. q
On motion, the meeting adjourned. es-' "'a /
- y ss.ss' 8. LEE, President, % '@S'
s0As 9SAs vice rFss,ts.
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