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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-26

\ paper published by order Of the British
House Of Commons, gives an interesting nc
count Of the forms. origin and purposes Of the
National Debt Of Great Britain from 1893 to
March 1858. The force of contrast will be
exhibited by a statement of the fact that in
1904 the funded and unfundel debt amounted
to t6,73l ,2Ga, and the charge for interest in
that year was fSlS,297. In 1872, on the
other hand, the funded debt amounted to
E7sG, sol, ia, and the unfundeG to GlS,27I,-
400: or a total a 05,07s,554. In 1913, the
year Of the outbreak OF the French Revolution.
the amount was f247 ,s14, Ri and in 1916,
year after the great peace, TO tS6l ,o39, o49.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-26

ErorIxG WITH RED MAx.-DANGER "r
READING INDIAN NoyELS.-The young Hi
awatla who eloped with the fair daughter of
a respected citizen of dorchester has been
heard of by the father of the girl, who with
his friends and ncshbors, has been searching
and tclegraphing constantly since the inta-
tusted girl disappeared. The romantic young
lady who was 80 anxious to become the bride
of u re,lskin, was attending schoolin this city,
and on Thursday morning last she procured
five dollars of her father to purchase books
with. She also left home ut an unusually
early hour, in order rs she said to make
her purchases before the morning session, n
she would otherwise be obliged to transact
the business M the noon recess, and thus be
deprived of her dinner at home.
Nothin. was suspected, and she came into
town. early. where she met her Indian lover,
and the twain started upon the ears from the
Wurrrs ter depot. They proceeded 10 War
rem. a few miles from Yves. Bruuktield, where
the aboriginal has two brothers residing.
about six miles from the railroad. 1t was ut
first supposed that the ill-assorted pair had
gone to Warren, and messenger was
despatched thither last Thursday, but he
could find no trace OF the iugtlycs. The
telegraph was then put III requsition, and
messages were despatched to all the railroad
depots within hundred miles. At length
it was aScertained, Saturday afternoon, that
they had alighted 1T Warren, and to-day
something will he done about 1t.
The father of the girl is much esteemed by
his acquaintance. and u great deal OF sym
pathy is expressed for him. I'll" girl is said
to have been always correct in her dcport-
ment. and has won the regard Of all who
knew her. She was courted hy young
merchant in this city. 1t il probable that the
romantic descriptions Of the Indians which
our noyelsts and poets have indulgedin, have
80 operated upon the poor girls imagination
that she was easily fascinated by the cunning
young redskin who has been living IN tents
with his brethren in Dorchester and Quincy
for several weeks past. She will probably
repent bitterly that she was charmed by the
picturesque appearance OF an Indian l"ds"
and the oily tongue of u willy coPP"r,iare, to
leave the comforts of Il civilized home
Boston Hsrald, II SPIT Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-26
/. IMPORTANT TO TRAY.

zA8 ELLERs.-AE" LINE ~ ",
AND DUMFRIES.-The undcrsigned
have commenced running regular line Of Stages
between Alerandria and the above points. Tray
elers will find this pleasant and agreeable route,
a. We have fine stock and careful drivers. Oftce
at the City Hotel, Alexandria, Va.
MEANS FAWSETT, Proprietors.
al,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-26
"Fight dog, fight beat,
There's no dog of ours there :"

I utrUT no UUS UI UuI ; 0II''IV'
But the Courier is evidently behind the
times. Notwithstanding Judge Ranney's
attitude" yet, in the event of his election,
the whole Southern Democracy will rejoice
in his success, and claim it as n glorious tr-
umph for the Constitutional rights of the
South. Mark the prediction Rich. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-26
nO,,r Northern Allies :"

We desire that the rank and file of the
Southern Democracy should see what are
the views held by their Northern allies" i'll
regard to the paramount question OF slavery.
To that end, We remark that Judge Ranncy,
the Democratic candidate tor Governor OF
Ohio, met his competitor in debate, at Tifhn,
Seneca county, on the 9th inst, and in the
course of the debate, he stated his own, and
the position of his party in Ohio, on the sub
iect of slavery, as follows:
I'VE claim that rs to slavery in the Terri
tories, that there should be absolute non
intervention on the part of the Federal Gov
ernment that there should be no Congress
sional legislation in regard to it, but leave IT.,
in the language Of the Nebraska Bill, to the
determination of the people. This was set
tied in 1850 by the Compromise measures,
and by Tho concurrence of both the Wing
and Democratic parties. The question arose.
how should the Territory acquired from
Mexico be governed' Many Of us at the
North ,ras amony them, were of the opln-
ion that they should be organized into Terri
torial Governments by the Congress OF the
United States, and slurery shonld he prohib-
tied in them. We consulted our wishes and
feelings only in the matter and that was the
wish and feeling of most of us. | have
never changed one iota on that subject. |
stand to-day as | did in 1913, in my strong
desire that all the territory of the United
States shall be secured to freedom and free
labor. The gentleman cannot express any
more feeling upon that subject than ! have
felt during all this time. The question is,
how honestly to come at It,"
The Louisville Courier, an able Democratic
paper, referring to the position Of Judge
Ranney, the nominated candidate of the
Democratic party of Ohio for Governor, says
that it will certainly deprive 1T OF the sym
pathy of the Southern Democracy, and adds:
1--WE regret that Judge Ranney has thus
placed himself in an attitude of hostility to
the constitutional rights of the South. A
victory achieved on such platform, cannot
be n Democratic, but will be mere sluatter-
sovereignty victory; and if this is the dog
ma on which Judge Ranney intends making
the rare against his Black Republican COM
petitor, all we can say is,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-26
ALEXANDRIA:

MONDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER &c, 1859.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-26

J1ANILY FLOUR. in store aud l"f .a 10
ssnIs ALBERT ". GRAY / '"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12
A TOucInI.lg INCIDENT.

At the Masonic Festival in Medina, on
June Gath, there was Banquet in sthe
evening. Among those present was
Ossisn E. Dodge. who of course, was
called on to sing The song he selected
was the "Snow Storm" written by Seba
Smith. Mr.. Dodge, before singing the
song, narrated the incident to which it re-
lated. In the year 1921, Mrs. Blake,
with her husband and child, were crossing
the Green Mountains during snow storm,
and lost their way. When discovered by
some persons in search of them, Mrs
Blake was frozen to death, and Mr.. Blake
almost unconscious. Near the dead body
of Mrs. Blake was little hillock OF snow,
on removing which was found a bundle,
which, when unwrapped, was found to con-
tain the babe alive an1 well, wrapped in
the clothing the mother had taken from
her own person. When taken up the child
looked into the face of its rescuer and
smiled.
During the singing of the piece gem
tleman and lady in the audience were
deeply affected, and wept copiously. The
majority OF the audience sympathised with
the couple and wepf also. The gentleman
was the Hon. III. G. Blake, son of her who
had perished in the snow, apd brother of
the babe, and the lady was his wife,
Cleveland Herald
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12
Letter OF q. a. Douglas.
WAsHINuToN, June 90, Is

WASHINGTON, June 20, 1909
"-Ey Deor Sir: l have received your
letter inquiriug whether my friends are at
liberty to present my name TO the Charles
ton Convention for the Presidential nomi
nation. Before this question can be
finally determined, il will be necessary to
understand distinctly upon what issues
the canvass is to be conducted. If, (as l
have full faith they will, the Democratic
party shall determine in the Presidential
election Of 1860 to adhere TO the principles
embodied in the Compromise Measures of
1850; and ratified by The people in the
Presidential election of 1855, and re-al-
firmed in tl.e Kansas Nebraska Act 1854,
and incorporated into Tie Cincinnati plat
form in 1856, as eXpounded by Mr.. Bu-
chanan in his letter acceI ting the nomina-
lion, and approved by the people in his
election.
"In that event my friends will be at
liberty 10 present my name to the conven-
ton, if they see proper to do so. If, on
the contrary, it shall become the policy of
the Democratic party (Which l cannot an
ticipate) tc repudiate these, their time
honored p inciples, on which we have
achieved so many patriotic triumphs, and
in lieu Of these tie convention inlerpolate
into The creed of the party such new issues
as tie revival ofthe African slave trade,
or Congressional slave code for the Ter
ritories, or The doctrine that the Constitu-
ton of the United States either establishes,
or prohibits slavery in the Territories, be-
yond the power of the people legally TO
control it. ~ other property, it Is due to
condor to say that in such an event could
not accept the nomination if rendered 10
me.
Trusting that this answer will be
deemed sufficiently explicit,
] am, very respectfully, your friend,
(Sigued) S. A. DOUGLAS,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12
NEW SERIES-VOL O. NO %.
y o { Gtrp.
From Neal's Saturday Gazette.
THE COTTAGE HOME.

From Heal's Saturday Gazette
THE COTTAGE HOME.
A light is shining brightly
within IA cottage home,
And hearts u re beating lightly,
As meath princcly dome.
A cheerful fire is glowing
And sparkling ON the hearth,
lts warm th and brightness throwing
On innocence and mirth.
a little bird is singing
Sweet melody, and rare:
ltsjOyous. tones are ringing
Like silver through the air.
laughing boy is sitting
Upon his mothers lap,
While she is neatly fitting
a feather in his cap.
A little girl is creeping
Upon the white oak floor,
Or at her brother peeping,
Behind the kitchen door.
Their shouts of laughter ringing
So mcrrily and clear
From hearts of JOY up-springing,
Fall pleasant on the ear.
"Dear papa,'' too, is smiling
Upon tie lovely scene;
His evening hours beguiling
With happiness, ween.
And happy is that mother,
Though humble be her lot:
For Glove to one another"
Is cherished in the cot.
The love which dieth never
The sympathy of hearts,
Whom God hath bound together
a bond which never parts.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

Tbs following questions were propoun-
ded for written answers at the Examine.
ton Of Teachers on the Cd inst.
GRAMMAR.
]. What does every sentence contain?
q What is complete sentence?
!, o iFsis impgssible. Y live Nishqpt, air.
Parse each word. u J.
4. What decides the gramtihatical cliass
actef of$t WORLDS as.. .;s Z
g. In ginter it tSnops, ard in sum
rains, and sometimes it halls. Parse Gle
words in Italc.
.. 1t seems to some impossible TO ac-.
compllsh 'ch0t others do easily. Parse
words in Italic.
T.. Have intransitye verbs generally a
passive voice?
g. For what purpose do adiecliyes ad-
init a change of form?
9: Compare the following adjectyes:
Little, Near, Round, Pretty. Some Square.
10. How are the person, gender, num-
Der and case of pronouns determined?
ARITHMETIC.
!. What is the currency of the United
States called, and what are It's denomina-
tions?
Q. How many kinds Of Common Frac-
ions are there? and name each.
3. If you divide the denominator of a
fraction by whole number what effect
will be produced on the value of the frac-
lion?
4. What part of year is ope-half of
one-sxth of two and ons-half Of three and
one-third of an hour?
5. Bought seven-ninths of a lot of land
for 5000 aud having sold five. sxths of
what was bought, gave thrce-ffths of
the remainder to a charitable society, and
divided the residue among persons;
what was the share of each?
i. Does the annexing of ciphers to a
decimal alter its value? Why?
7. Bought .OOl bushels of potatoes at
.2O3l1 dollars a bushel, and paid in rye at
O0044 dollars a bushel; how much rye
did it take?
8. A gives his note to B for 1920, one
half payable in four months and one half
in eight months, without grace; what is
the present value of said note, discount at
per ceut. per annum?
8. A room 80 feet long and IS feet
wide, is to be covered with carpet three
fourths Of yard wide; how many yards
will cover it?
10. Suppose cistern has two pipes,
and that one can fill it in eight and one
half hours, the other in four and three
fourlhs hours; in what time can both fill
it together?
GEOGRAPHY
]. How many States are there in the
United States?
2. Name the Middle States.
3. What two States are intersected by
the Connecticut River?
4. What city at the mouth Of the Hud-
son River, and on what island is il?
5. Bound the State of Mississippi
give its capital.
6. What grand divisions Of the Earth
border on the Pacific Ocean?
7. What are the principal Mountain
ranges of America?
8. Which are the largest Two rivers of
the American Continent that contribute
their waters to the Pacific Ocean.
o. Which is the hghesv Volcano in the
world?
10. What five Seas border on European
Turkey?
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12
WHOLE NUMBER S70

cur present Constitution, and find whether
1t Is IN harmony with the preliminary facts
we have given, or whether it contains
some hidlng-pIace for the sIave-huu,inr
doctrines Of modern Democracy. We DO
not fear the result. s.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

TWENTY THOUSAND WJDows.-Sir Wal
ter Scott admits that the battle of Water
loo created in the British empire fifteen
thousand widows. 1t is probable that the
recent battle of Magenta has created at
least taoenty thousand widows and Sirty
thousand orphans.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

w-A lady being asked TO waltz, gave
the following sensible and appropriate au-
swer: mo, thank you, sir-I have
hugging enough at home, .
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

IcvIl utiv rtsumcnt charged at rntrs hIIOWcu o!
I W. from which 10 per cent will be deducted Tor
advance payment ..,,
Casual or transient advertisements must be pald
FOR in advance. ,-ar ,.,,.
tons marked on copy, will be continued until for
bid, and charged accordingly.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12
Nlei9s Comfy Grlr9rapb,

PUBLISHED WEEKLY, BY
II. A. R "a IA L - Go CO.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12
MILLS-MACHINES.
EsORHEEROY EaOAksNGs NsEAh co

Keep constantly on hand and manutac
turt order all kinds and sizes Of tia;' round and
square iron OF superior quality, which they oner,
wholesale and retail, at current rates. Also,
American and Swedc nail rods, steel and IRON
ulow-wiugs. cast and shear steel, wagon boxes
Scrap-iron and kidney orc taken in eNcl,angc'
13-iY. Il. a. 70 hC W. o"P''
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

o. BRANCH ~ CO., Dealers III Dry
Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, &C.
East side of { purt street, three doors above the
corner Of Front, IL
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12
Examination OF Temchers.

The following questions were propoun-
ded for written answers at the Examna-
ton of Teachers on the od inst.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

STEAM SAW MILL; Front street, Pom
croy near Kurr's Run. Mai Il. Nyc, Proprietor,
lumber sawed TO order on short notice. Plasterng
Iath stanily on hand, FOR sale. !
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

I'm t1a111Es--I o11t1-.s1 An I.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

A SUPERIOR lot of Pocket Cutlery, may
IA be found in my establishment, which for
cheaPness, defy competition. Call and con-
vince yourself
June 2t- Z5-3m. p. LAMBRECHT
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12
POMEROY, TUESDAY, JULY l2 1859

"I believe that he is occupied at this
moment, but will soon be at leisure. He
will come to you in short time. You
will not object to remain here until then?
L would ask you 20 the parlor, but my
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

JOHN S. DAVIS, has bis Planning Ma
chine, on Sugar Run, Pomeroy, in good order, and
constant operation. FlolIong, w!athcr-b boarding,
Sc, ke ept constantly hand, to fill Or&erS. LIS
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12
DENTISTRY.

ID. G. WHALEY, Surgeon Dentist,
Runners Building end story, Rutland street,
MiddleDort, o. All operations pertaining TO the
profession promptly performed. Ladies' waited
upon at their residence. if desired. IL
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

PETER CROSBIE, Wagon Maker. Null
berry street, west side, three doors Back street,
Pomefoy, Ohio. Manufacturer of Wagons, Bug
gies, Carriages, &c. All orders filed on short
notice. I
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-07-12

Does the Constitution Of the
United states Sustain Gsae DeHaO
cratic Party, H1 itS Attempts 10
force the People OF the gree
S1;stes 10 slsA iD Catching Fsgi.
live slaves. o. TO pay for them If
they ESCAPE?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-11

The most active stock the list has been the New York
Central which has been vigorously assacd py the bears
on the ground OF the probable competition between il and
the Erie and Pennsylvania Central According to the
statements Of the bear obbers .ese vsross road are
prepared To do business this year for nothing an up-
gstea ana unoppreciaye pablo be carried 10 add
ITO and 10 lave ts merchandise transported hther aad
thhher TOR mere eorg. over 80 hmentabe prospect
The wall street iobbers who never own share Of rail
road stock utter pathetic and pitt groans aud through
their organs in The prcss tender their heartfelt sympathy
TO the railway stockholders whom these obbers have
done their best or their VOTE, 10 ruo
IT n possible that the stockholders in The Pennsylvania
View York Central and Eric know thor own Interest about
aswon ar the bear iobbors Of Wall street whptevor
may nave been The errors Of The past, il IL likely that
'ne.e CON non sense enough among the mousgers Of
e""ng ioaos not TO get into debt by running al oss
Juht at r commencement OF era OF prosperity which
p0n % 20 "St ther capacity for traffic 10 the utmost.
Nor " always safe 10 conclude that reduc-
uoh OF iares Implies reduction of receipts or
roducion Of proGts Ia former tImes. before tho
Teyution compelled economy in RAILWAY administration
might have been Improbable for road In carry relnht
al prices which, under the present economical ysoir.
cave gu'o margin for profit in the mercantile world
= VIC man VI prse husiness aud small profits who
"'s~ 'ne '"'uhei hs 90 with railways. Neither rail
ro'os Dor merchants are ruined by doing business TOO
cheaply.
~ We understand ", there is no fight between the
central and Erie and no prospect of a Grht There
has been no reduction Of fares on tho lincs and will
DC none uness The Central sboud set the example
when, OF course u viii not DO. Ia lruo that bet ween
the New York and Pennsylvania Central there IL sharp
competon Tor reghis and that both roads have put the
hros down 10 the lowest paying point But thosc who
Know the managers Of the Pennsylvania Central will not
expect them To do business at loss Dor has W. Corn
mr ever shown symptoms Of desire 10 presen, the public
viii grataIies The fact Is that Till the reyu,son no
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-11


The specie movement of the has been against the
$3.50 0c0 the banks, the shipment Saturday 2l int
per Aseo, and that per Alps Thursday amounting
gether to about 81 oo00C0, will than exhaust ths
accession OF strength Independently, therefore, of the
movement OF specie to aud from the interior 1t be
expected that the banks tomorrow viii show conaldera
bic falling of from the average of sos le which they
showed last Monday 1t possible tina, the discount aud
deposit lines may show particular change The Sub
Treasury has been losing money throughout the week
the balance stood yesterday at 81 32 459 against
at the close Of the previous week There no reason for
altering the quotations. for money. Call loans are offered
TO the brokers at T. and held by the banks at s. 10
the discount market frs class short have
bought during the week at 81 3; good endorsed
noNths paper at 4 longer dates and lover grades
SAGA TO- The news from Europe reports Increased de
mand for money based partly the prospect OF new IL
dian and Russian loans and partly tho revival OF
business ii ia quite likely that the Biuk o Eogand VIII
shortly deem prudent TO increase the Of discount
These movements can, however, diress in
lderce on our market Foreign exchange continues {,
rule very high, owing to the scarcity bills The leado,
drawers have been holding, throughout The week ut 10
or sterling and GIL for francs few good bills have
been done At 0o&l - and 512 1874 Tho blgh rates
which have ruled for exchange since New Year been
almoht unparalleled On Wednesday next the fivorte
steamship Persia viii probably take million IN
specie
Tue most important event Of las. week was the
news per Canada, that the leading Powers OF Elro,e
had agreed TO hold peace congress for the pur
pose Of avertng war in Italy. 10 the opinion OF many
financial houses having veil informed Councillors 10
Europe the Congress will, fora year least
the possibility OF We have heretofore stated that
the largest banking house Europe aud the Go
most intimately connected with the various govern.
mons Of the European states is understood to have al
hefed nom FIRST 10 last ~ the opinion that there would
be 10 war. This opinion based 100 the part
on the fact that the and industry Of Europe
grievously Injured By the Crmaan war; ana eth NOR.
asriousy affected Ivy the rcvuson OF 1851 arc no rcvv
ing on every aile, ard that Europe coald aTrd
crush them out altogether which be the probsbc
consequence Of general European war Events aopes
to justfy this view.
The stock market continues to be depressed, tbyuph
prices are higher than at the close Of last week The m
owing table will show the OF the leading stooSs
since last week