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Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-10-19
FARM FOR SALE.

ETNHE undersigned offers for sale Farm of
i about 200 acres of it cleared, under good
fence and containing plenty of good water.
There is also new frame House and large
frame Barn on it. The place is situated about
two miles from Roberts & Tidds Landing,
Lower Leng Bottom.
For further particulars inquire of H: COCKS.
Terms easy and reasonable.
Oct 12-40-3m* HENRY COCKS.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-10-19
Price, rs Gents per Bottle.
J. n. HARRIS & CO.,

General Agents for the Southern and Western
States. Sold by D. REED, Pomeroy,O.
July 81, 156O.-30-Iy
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-10-19
Official Abstract of Votes

in County Dis O
State Officers, on the 9th day of October 1860 I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
Mexican News.

The s'latest intelligence" from Mexico, which
we published last week, was contradicted by
the next telegraphic dispatches from New Or.
leans. '.By one statement" says the Baltimore
American, "we were assured that General Mira
mon had abandoned the siege of Vera Cruz, de-
serted his army and taken refuge on board the
French fleet; that his communication with the
interior was cut off, the City of Mexico in re-
volt against his authority, and his army desert
ing him, the latter being a needless climax if
Miramon had already deserted the army. This
news had hardly been well received and proper
~ improved by the manifest destiny CORE
spondents, than all its presumed facts were up
set by the next story, which may be again in
its turn discredited by new telegraphic utter
ance. Now, we are told, Mramon, SO far from
having deserted the army and taken refuge on
board the French fleet, is actively prosecuting
the siege of the city, to which his shot and shell
had already done considerable damage. These
contradictory accounts ought to inculcate eau
ton. Mexico is in state of chaos that must
render any dealings with her dangerous if not
disreputable."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
To Correspondents Once More.

We have several times requested gentlemen
who are discussing the merits of candidates for
Office to curtail the length of their communica-
tons, as we Iced the space, on the inside of the
paper especially for the current news of the day,
which has been excluded to great extent for
months. So far our requests have not only been
UNDECIDED, but communications have actually
grown longer. We now announce distinctly
that no lengthy article will hereafter be pub
lished on the inside of the paper, but will lay
over week, if not handed in in time for the
first page, which goes to press on Friday MORN
ing. DIR. Stevens, of the Advocate and Journal,
after nearly twenty years of editorial life, re-
Gently gave the following estimate of probabili
ties in regard to communications being read =
ga communication which is fourth of column
long is read my most readers, unless its subject
is manifestly repulsive; over half column long
is read by half our readers; column long by q
third of them; two column article by not one
tenth, three or four column one by nobody
whatever, except the weary editor and his proof
reader, and the few who may have personal or
very sf>cial concern in the article"
Communications signed ~, YEA Oountryman,"
aad "Junius," Intended for this issue, but which
would have occupied the second page Of the pa
per to the exclusion of almost eve. tnine' else,
will appear next week.
r. s. Communications from "Senex" and
SINUS Populi" are also necessarily laid over.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
The Affair at Vera Cruz.

President Buchanan, on Friday last sent a
message to the United States Senate in reply
to resolution of inquiry in relation to the cap
ture of the Marin expedition in the Gulf of Mex
leo. Enclosed in the message is 2 LETTER from
the Secretary of War to Capt. Jarvis, informing
him that in event Of az attack upon the City Of
Vera Cruz the President had authorized Mr.. Nc
Lane to land force for the protection of Amer
lean interests, and directing Capt. Jarvis to
comply with any requisition Mr.. McLane might
make upon him for that purpose, Capt. Jarvis
is also informed that no attempt of the Miramon
Government to blockade Vera Cruz will be re
cogpized by the United States, and he is author
lied to employ ths navel force under his com
mand to afford American vessels free ingress
and egress at all Mexican ports. This letter
had not, however, reached Capt. Jarvis at the
time of the capture of the Marin expedition, but
in view of the facts 'as stated in the official re-
ports," (Which do not vary from those already
before the public the Navy Department ap'
proves of that capture and of the conduct of the
officers and men engaged in efecting it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
Mysterious Affairs.


Week before last an oyster sloop, called the
E. A. johnson, left New York city for Virginia,
to obtain q cargo Of oysters. The crew consisted
of Capt. Burr, a man, and two boys. A few
days afterwards, the vessel was found below the
city, with no one on board, and every Part of it
smeared with blood, showing that it had been
the scene of terrible butchery. The vessel
was towed up to the city, and rigid investiga-
tioD of the affair instituted. Suspicion was ex-
cited that one of the crew, named johnson,
alias Hicks, had murdered the Captain and boys
to obtain the money in their possession. This
man was traced to Providence, Rhode Island,
and arrested. He stoutly denies all knowledge
of the affair, but articles belonging to Capt Burr,
found in his possession, go far to establish his
guilt. The bodies have not been recovered,
however, and until they are found the crime OF
murder cannot be proved against any one.
Another oyster sloop, called the Spray, was
found few days afterwards near Barnegat, IN
New York Bay, in very much the same condl-
ton as the E. A. Johnson. A Chinaman named
"Jackalow" has been arrested as the perpetrator
of this tragedy.
These two horrors occurring so near together
have thrown New York into frenzy OF excite
ment. Barnum has taken plaster cast o.
Hicks head to place upon exhibition in his Mu
scum!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
Mr.. Hunters Lectures.

Mr.. Hunter, widely known as "the Chidren's
Friend" has been occurring in this place for q
week past to Sunday School children and others
He has the faculty of interesting children in an
unusual degree, and at the same time imparting
much valuable religious instruction. His lee.
lures have been attended by young and old.
Mr.. H. will deliver his last lecture before
leaving town, tonight, at the Presbyterian
Church, at o'clock. He will address adults
on ''the Importance of the mental and moral
training of the young, as touching the destiny Of
America" We hope he will be greeted with
another crowded house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
Fire in WaynesborOpgh.

A destructive fire occurred in Waynesborough
on Tuesday night last, the 9th ult., about hall
past o'clock. The stables of Capt. Jones and
N. Massie, Esq, were consumed, and several
residences and other buildings were saved with
difficulty. The wind carried the sparks to 8
great distance, Mr.. Massie lost about three
hundred bushels Of corn. It is supposed that
the fire was communicated by some miscreant
Intentionally.
After the above was put in type, we received
q note from friend in Waynesborough, giving
some additional particulars. The stable of Capt
Jones and the adjoining large brick building
known as the Stage Stable, which was consider.
ably damaged, were insured in the Mutual In
surance Company Of Richmond. The writer
adds: "Our fire engines worked admirably, con-
sisting of stalaoart bipeds and painted BUCKETS"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
The Position of Mr.. Bates.

The Missouri delegates to the Chicago Con
vention lately addressed letter to the Hon. Ed
ward Bates, asking his views upon various ques
tons connected with the institution of slavery
We will not state the questions and answers
is enough to say that Mr.. Bates places himself
upon the Republican Platform, SO far as the in
terrogatories 60. He is evidently willing, if MOI
anxious to receive nomination for the Presi
dency at the hands of that party. Mr. Bates
has heretofore had many friends at the South
who have been urging him for the Baltimore
nomination, bat we presume be will now have
very few from this section to press his claims
We do not desire slavery propaganda candi
date, but one who will let the subject alone; a
we understand Mr.. Bates position, however, b
would actively employ the power of the Gov
eminent, within what be considers Constitution
al limits, against the institution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03

MURDER IN NorTowAY.--Mr. 81. W. Fowlks.
sof NottoWav county. was murdered hv his slave

MURDER IN NorrowAY.--Mr. q. W. Fowlks
Eof Nottoway county, was murdered by his slaves
on the night of the 10th nit. The negroes, it is
now ascertained, had broken into and stolen a
large quantity of goods from a freight car at
Burkeville, and at late hour of the night in
question, Mr.. F. hearing noise in the kitchen,
went out to ascertain the cause. His wife inn
medately fell asleep. On arriving at the kitch-
en- he found tremendous fire burning on the
hearth, in the midst of which were pieces OF
boxes, and five or six servants present. He re-
buked the servants and sent one of them to the
spring for water to extinguish it, Mr.. F. then
observed piece of trunk, and as he stopped to
take it up, the negro who brought the water
struck him with an axe, and continued the blows
until life was extinct. The body was then
placed on a horse and taken to spot near
Burkeville, where it was found next morning.
The negroes told that their mastsr had chased
some one off and that they had not seen him
since; but blood was traced to the kitchen, and
finally little girl divulged the whole affair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
The CLAW Statue.

The Committee of Invitation at Richmond
have received letters from over thirty distin
guished gentlemen, announcing their purpose te
ne, on the 18th of April. Among them are ex
President Tyler; Gov. Ellis, of N. c.; ex Gov
Graham, of the same State, and the following
members of Congress: Clay, ofKy.; Thompson
of Ind; Mallory, OF KY; Maynard, of Tennessee
Smith, of N. O., and most of the Virginia Con
gressional delegation.
Military companies from Alexandria, Lynch,
burg. Farmville and other towns have made ar.
rangements to attend the celebration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
Central Bank.

The stockholders of the Central Bank of Vir
ginia, at this place, determined, at a late meet
ing, to accept the new charter granted by ar
act passed on the 18th of February. The ACT
authorizes the Bank to sell the State stocks in
which its capital is invested, and organize and
conduct its business generally on the same prin
ciples as the old Banks. The act also reduced
the number of Directors from thirteen to seven
and the Board is now composed as follows =
William Kinney, II. W. Shefey, Fl. g. Guthrie
W. A. Bell, Geo. E. Price, F. M. Young and B
T. Points.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
The Charleston Mercury is far from giving in

The Charleston Mercury is far from giving in
to the idea that the late capture Of the Mexican
steamers was justi6able, 1t argues that we had
no right to compel the exhibition OF colors Of
vessels in the harhor of Vera Cruz-that the
affair was at night when the colors could not be
seen, if the right to call for them existed-that
the whole affair shows it was 9 premedtated
matter on the part of the United States-that
war can only be- declared by Congress, and that
our fleets cannot make war of their own motion,
or under executive instructions, &c., sc. The
Mercury calls upon the Representatives of the
South to look we'll to this matter,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03

There seems to be considerable difficulty a.
bout the selection of name for Pixies Peak Ter
ritory. 1t has been called Jefferson; but those
in authority assert as there cannot be States e.
nough to name after all the Presidents, that it
will not be policy to go beyond Warrington who
stands 'alone in his glory" Acting upon this
decision, the Senate Committee have before
them the following list of names-"Tampa," in
terpreted Bear 'Idahoe," meaning Gem of the
Mountains; ''Nemara," 'Oolorado," ''San Juan, y
"Lula," interpreted Mountain Fairy; "Weapol-
lab" "Arrraphhoe," the name of the Indian
tribe inhabiting the Pixies Peak region. The
House Committee seem to have hit upon the
very appropriate name of "Tshosa," which
means Dwellers on the Mountain Tops. This, OF
s.Idahoe." viii probably be adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
For the Spectator.
To the Candidates for the Sheriffalty.

Gentlemen TO relieve yourselves from an
noyance through the papers, and to quiet the
minds of the people, we suggest the propriety
of each one of you at once announcing your dep.
uties. Some Of you, as we learn, have already
made your selections in certain districts, and if
the deputies are to elect the Sheriff, and this
seems to be the idea, the people desire an &C.
quaintance with them before the 4th Thursday
in May. A
The deputies are the individuals with whom
we have to deal; for it is but rarely that we
%; ~ wbasbar da Mnss
Jacks. We want .tastd.ful, reliable men, in whom
we can place confidence, and when such are
presented, the difficulty under which many of
us now labor, will be removed, and we win be
at no loss in deciding upon whom to cast our
sutfrages. The people desire to hear from you.
Vox PoPUM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03

From THE Rio GRANDE.-Neso Orleans, March
27.-Brownsville advices of the 23rd have been
received. Two companies of Texan Rangers
under Capt. Ford, and two companies OF Fede-
raj cavalry, under Capt. Stonernon, crossed the
Rio Grande on the 10Th into Mexico, in search
of Cortfnas, who had returned to the frontier
The troops approached bis encanpment at night
drove in his pickets and took thirty prisoners
who claimed to belong to large body of Ma.
tional Guards. They also searched for Qortinas
next morning, when large Mexican force ap-
preached, claiming the prisoners as their real
guard Afterwards it was ascertained that these
forces had been vstehing the Americans, thai
Oortinas was with them, and escaped on the
first alarm.
Our troope remained encamped on the Mexi
can side, above Brownsville, determined to cap
ture Oortinas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
The Devil Fishing.

III the worlds fishpond." Shakspear correct'
sWhat luck, old cloven-foot, to day."
Said one foggy morning,
AS he threw out his line for prey,
Poor mortal folk suborning.
"Not much" quoth he. .sbut what have
Beyond dispute is fair gain;
With notes to shave, I've caught knave,
miser with bargain"
What fish bite sharpest, Pug ?" said /.
To that, quoth he, 81 find few shy
Of high or low degree.
To catch needy Beau took
A draggle-tailed sourtout-
A would be Belle finds on my hook
A tempting full dress suit.
I've caught a Surgeon with high
Fed subject for dissection,
An Ofice-hunter with lie
Well seasoned for election.
I've caught Congressman by dint
Of double compensation
A Lawyer on promotion bent
By timely nomination.
Your Topper bites well at cork
When there's bottle to it,
Your Jew will even bite at pork
If he smell money through it.
Your Miser likes parchment, where
By mortgage some ones bitten,
Your Lover likes blooming skin,
Where yet there's nothing written.
In short there are few, small or great,
Or am quite mistaken,
Who can't by some peculiar bait
Be tempted and then taken.
But there is one above the rest
Who most employs my cook
The Swearer pleases me the best,
He bites the naked hook" TANs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03

A despatch from New Orleans on the 3lst
SAYS: Gen. Marin protests against the capture
Of his vessels, and says the American vessels did
not show their colors. He supposed the Indian
ola apd Wave were Juarezs vessels, towing arm
ed boats attempted to escape, was Tired upon
and returned the fire, but as soon as he recog,
nized the nationality of the Saratoga be ordered
the firing to cease, Notwithstanding which fhe
attack was continued. He purchased the steam=
ers at Havana by the orders of hesupreme gov
eminent of Mexico.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
Rlackwood,s Magazine.

The March number of this valuable periodical,
which we have just received from Messrs. L.
Scott & Co., New York, contains an article on
Lord Elgin's Mission to China and Japan, the
third part of "Norman Sinclair" 'Nelson and
Caracciolo, "the last part of 1.-THE Luck of Ladys-
mede," "Betsy Brown-a True Story, "a word
about Tom JONES' &c. &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
The Redemption Act.

The Committee of Conference appointed by
the two Houses of the Legislature on the Bank
Note Redemption law, having failed to agree,
the old law remains unchanged. We are glad
that it is So as the act places remote and mac
which are more exposed to be run upon by the
Rrokars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03

THE FRANKLIN TRAaEDY.-A correspondent
of the Richmond Wing, writing from Danville
on the Oath ult., says:
/ rejoice to inform you that Captain Witche1
and his party, who were implicated in the Frank
lin tragedy, have been discharged by the court
and the decision is not only fully approved by
the hundreds of persons who attended the trial
but that the announcement of the judgment drew
from the crowd the most enthusiastic express
sions of satisfaction and JOY. 1t was proven TO
the Judgment of all present not connected with
the unfortunate parties who fell in the lamenta.
bic ARRAY, that the accused acted in self defence
there being no alternative presented 20 them but
RI kill or be- killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03

The latest New York horror is the destruction
of another tenement house and the burning o.
ten women and children, on Wednesday last
The Tribune, commenting on the affair, says:-
TN the upper story of the house, only. eight OF
ten feet from the scnttle, two mothers, sur
rounded by eight of their little ones, are literally
roasted, because the oaoner OF the building soouM
not snuest seoenty.1Soe cents in a ladder Ter
lives for seventy-tve cents, only seven and {
half cents apiece. Such was the testimony O.
the agent who had the letting of these fatal ten
ements" The most shocking feature Of the oc
currence is that the fire is supposed to have beer
designedly kindled under the stairway, 30 as t.
cut off escape from the building.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
Corporation Election.

The election for Corporation officers takes
place on Wednesday next. The Council have
appointed FL. FL. Peck officer to conduct the e.
lection, and Asssrs. VIM. B. Kayser, W. H.
Slanker, J. B. Evans, ]. Mccoy and James A.
Piper Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03
For the Spectator.

AS have been called on to announce myself
candidate for the Office of Magistrate in this
Districts have been called on by my fellow
citizens, feel it my duty to comply with theil
wishes, now announce myself candidate for
the Office of Magistrate, and if elected, / will
serve them to the best of my ability.
Yours truly, VIM. HENRY KARIooFR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03


The steamship Arabia, at New York, brings
European advices to the 18th ult. The news
is composed principally of rumors in relation to
the annexation of Savoy and Nice and Italian
affairs. Sardinia, it is said, is about to cede Sa
voy and Nice to France, but the question wheth.
er it shall be annexed to the empire or consti
tute an independent State will be determined
by the will of the people and the decision of the
great powers The yotirg in Central Italy had
been Overwhelmingly in favor of annexation to
Sardinia, and it was supposed that the Pied
montese troops would Immediately enter Tusca-
ny. Napoleon is reported to have protested, in
an angry autograph letter to Victor Emmanuel
against his acceptance Of Tuscany in his own
name, A Prince of his house may rule there
but he is debarred from occupying the Romag-
ma, which is to be governed by vicar accepta
BILE to the Pope. The latter has given Victor
Emmanuel second warning and will shortly
proceed to excommunicate him. The British
House of Lords had agreed to the resolution ap-
proving the French commercial treaty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-03

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Gen. Lane, the q. s.
Senator from Oregon, rests his hopes at Charles
ton upon the possible reversion OF support from
other candidates, as he will go before the Con.
vention with no positive strength. Mr.. Buch.
anan has regularly adopted him as his preference
and is the open advocate of his pretensions
Looping by some such accident to prolong the
rule of his dynasty. 1t is said that Secretary
Thompson, Of the Interior Department, also sup.
ports him. a
1t is authortatively stated that Judge Douglas
has carried majority Of the delegates te
Charleston from North Carolina
The dsoontinuanse of the Constitution, the
organ Of the President, is daily expected, and 4
new Democratic paper to be devoted to thu
North and South generally, suggested.
The subject Of receiving the Japanese Com
missioners is under consideration by the Gov
eminent. The Administration is rather EN-
barrassed, on account Of the great number
seventy of them, 1t appears there are two
princes, each Of them having four secretaries
and there are four spies What the latter
duties are is somewhat mysterious. Govern
ment are considering the propriety Of renting
large house, where ample accommodation viii
be provided for all of them.