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Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05
What the Lecompton Bn1 Cost.

The testimony before the Covode
Committee at Washington shows that it
cost the government nearly million to
pass the Lecompton bill. During the
examination Of Wendell, checks to the
amount of s625, 900 were produced by
la II, and lrlecs with the C0mm1tres. Most
of them are dated during the contest on
the Lecompton bill. They are payable
to no particular individual. Curious
combinations of letters are inserted at
the usual place for the name of payee -
Mr.. Wendell refused to give any expla-
nations of these mysterious marks
Some of the checks are payable to Sen
ators, others to members of the House
of Representatives Whether these
payments were made to secure the pas
sage of the Lecompton bill, or for other
corrupt purposes, Wendell refuses to
disclose; but the other testimony brought
out by the Committee leaves little doubt
that this immense sum was used by Wen
dell, under the direction of the Admin
istration in buying the passage of the
most odious law ever enacted in this
country.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05
Warning to Young Ladies.

The Henderson (Ky.) Reporter says:
We understand that a young lady of
Uniontown, few days since, committed
suicide under rather romantic circum-
stances. Miss Catherine Adams-for
that was her name-formed an attach
ment for a young gentleman which was
not appreciated or reciprocated. She
procured gun, and placed the muzzle
against her head and pulled the trigger
with her toe, blowing out her brains, and
killing herself instantly. This unfortu-
nate affair was the result Of novel read
ing. The young lady was accomplished,
and has written several very pretty liter
airy pieces.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05
One Hundred Years Ago.

One hundred years ago there was not
a single white man in Ohio, Kentucky,
Indiana, or Illinois Territories. Then,
what is now the most fourishing part of
America was as little known as the
country around the Mountains of the
Moon. 1t was not until 1869 that the
Hunter of Kentucky, the gallant and
adventurous Boone, left his home in
North Carolina to become the first set
tier of Kentucky. The first pioneer of
Ohio did not settle till twenty years
after this time. A hundred years ago
Canada belonged to France, and the
whole population did not exceed mil
lion and half of people. A hundred
years ago the great Frederick Of Prussia
was performing those great exploits
which have made him immortal in mill
tary annals, and, with his little monarchy,
was sustaining single-handed contest
with Russia, Austria and France, the
three great powers Of Europe combined.
A hundred years ago the United States
were the most loyal part of the British
Empire, and on the political horizon no
speck indicated the struggle which
within a score of years thereafter estab-
lished the greatest republic of the world.
A hundred years ago there were but four
newspapers in America; steam engines
had not been imagined, and rail
roads and telegraphs had not entered
into the remotest conceptions of man
When we come to look back at it through
the vista of history, we find that to the
century which has passed has been al
lotted more important events, in their
bearing upon the happiness of the world,
than almost any other which has elapsed
since the creation. A hundred years
hence, what will be the Developments?
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05
ANCIENT RUINS IN THE UNITED
STATES.

| Dim and mysterious is the early his
tory of man on this continent It is en-
veloped in thick darkness, never, it may
be presumed, to be penetrated by human
research. And yet the ruins of ancient
cities are frequently discovered, that tell
of race that has long since passed away
probably exterminated by the ances-
tors of our present Indians, who are also
fast departing from the human family
fairly dying out before the ever advancing
influence of the pale-faces. But these
monumental cities indicate great popu-
lations, and prove the existence of mighty
men of old. A new stimulus is likely
to be given to American archaeology ,.by
discovery recently made some ninety
miles northeast of Fort Stanton, long
account of which has just appeared in
the Fort Smith (Ark.) Times. We con-
dense The plain upon which lie the
massive relics of gorgeous temples and
magnificent halls, slopes gradually east
ward toward the River Pecos, and is very
fertile, crossed by gurgling stream of
the purest water, that not onl ly sustains
rich vegetation, but perhaps furnished
with this necessary element the thou
sands who once inhabited this present
wilderness. The city was probably built
by warlike race, as it is quadrangular
and arranged with skill to afford the
highest protection against an exterior
foe, many of the buildings on the outer
line being pierced with loopholes, as
though calculated for the use of weap-
ons. Several of the buildings are of vast
size, and built of massive blocks of a
dark granite rock, which could only have
been wrought to their present condition
by vast amount of labor There are
the ruins of three noble edifces, each
presenting front of three hundred feet,
made of ponderous blocks of stone, and
the dilapidated walls are even now
thirty five feet high. There are no par
titions in the area of the middle (sup-
posed) temple, so that the room must
have been vast; and there are also cary
ings in bas relief and fresco work. APP
pearances justify the conclusion that
these silent ruins could once boast Of
halls as gorgeously decorated by the ar
lists hand as those of Thebes and Pail
myra The buildings are all loopholed
in each side, much resembling those
found in the old feudal castles of Europe
designed for the use of archers. The
blocks of which these edifces are COM
posed are cemented together by spe-
cies of mortar of bituminous character,
which has such tenacity that vast masses
of wall have fallen down without the
blocks being detached by the shock
We hope, ere long, to be favored with
full and descriptive particulars, as it is
tprobable that visits and examinations
will be made among such interesting
relics Of the unknown past, by some of
the United States officers attached to the
nearest fort.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05
Awful Outrage.

The correspondence Of the Tribune,
writing from Buchanan, Texas, gives
the particulars of the burning at the
stake of white young man, colpor-
teur, and supposed Yankee, who had
with him wagon load of books, cor'-
sisting of Bibles and standard religious
works, and few copies of Helpers I'm
pending Crisis. The victim was stripped,
covered with tar, tied to tree over his
own wagon, which was then filed with
fagots and tar and then set on fire.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05

nglJohn D. Defrees, writing from
Washington to the indianapolis Journal
(his old paper), says:
'Twenty years ago [ was locker on
at the doings of Congress. The two
men who attracted the most attention
were William Cost johnson of Mary
land and Thomas F. Marshall Of Ken
lucky. They were the most brilliant
orators-the observed of all observers.
Mr.. johnson died in this city few days
ago, a pauper and an outcast, unnoticed
and unlamented. The papers, few
days ago, informed us that Mr.. Marshall
is the inmate of hospital at Buffalo,
diseased and miserable, and about to die!
lntemperance, Of course, is the cause of
|all this
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05
Feeling in the South---ssThe Work Goes
Bravely On"

For the word qoorh in the above cap
ton read tar and feathers and you will
have exactly the predicament in which
the skulking emmlssaries from the
North who have been promul eating
their doctrines South of Mason and Dix
on's line find themselves at present.
Almost every southern newspaper we
pick up nowadays contains a para
graph Of the summary ejectment, through
the tar and feather treatment, of these
fellows who have been detected or sus-
pected of unlawful interference where
they had no right TO.
The South Carolina folks are wide
awake in this matter, and it is well and
proper that they should be- Washiag-
ton { N CO. Herald.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05
p0ttrg.
For the Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph.
TEN TON,

In garden, green and fertile,
Watered by the crystal river,
Bent and marred by winds and tempests
Stood the trees that grew forever.
Little trees, deformed and twisted,
Set in every crooked vein,
Bearing power to yield their increase,
When their beauty came again.
aye shall have i'll Ye shall blossom!
But with agony Of pain
Every fiber must be Strengthened,
Ere that beauty comes again
Let the truth not be forgotten
In the darkest spirit-night,
That, through Evil and Temptation,
We are climbing up to Right.
n w TT
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05
An Anti-slavery Family i'm prison.

A man calling himself James T..
Woods, who, with his wife and a young
man, has been spending some time. at
Abeeville, South Carolina, was; arrested
and committed to jail last week, with
the two others, for ''using incepdiary
language"
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05

@The Mayor of certain town out
west proposes to kill half thelogs Of his
town, and tan their hides with the bark
of the other half.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-06-05

For the payment of the salaries of the
superintendent, and other officers and
teachers of the State Asylum for idiots,
thirteen hundred and fifty dollars.
For provisions and necessary current
expenses OF said asylum, including rent,
wages, furniture and repairs, four thou
sand five hundred dollars.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31
lOOMMUEIeArEp |
a Grand Flshlar Ercur,Ion

To the Millerspori Reservoir is in con.
temptation. A canal boat is being cited
up expressly for the purpose. capable Ol
accommodating ono haadrsd persons, and
with every convenience for night and dsy
fishing. The company will remain seve.
raj days, and cannot but be very success.
full. as the boat can be moved at pleasure
and anchored at the besf fishing grounds
Every delicScy and sleeping convenience
will be provided, ard with an occasions a
dish Of fish cooked in various ways the
most fastidious appetite may be gradfyd
For further particulars spply to Nelson
Smith, who is to be superintendent Of the
culinary department. Returning with
.piscaIorial presents for the Lancaster ed
itors, the exT edition cannot escape honor
able JseOrdation, coming new word for
the occasion. AS none but geutlemer
will comprise the company, no rowd yisn
will mar the festivities.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

NEW FRuIT JAR.---PleAse see JOIN
WoRK's new advertisement Of to-day, found
In another column.
This Jar is TOR the purpose Of keeping
Fruit andYegetablss in their original fresh
ness, for any length Of time. 1t is conf
dently recommended 10 the public as pos
sessing more desirable qualifications than
any Jar which has been hitherto produced.
ist. 1t has been TWICE subjected to
an INTENSE heat Of "a hours each time,
ant thus rendered incapable Of Undergo.
ing any deleterious chemical action.
Cd. 1t is as free from pOrousness a,
glass. with the advantage of being inca
pable of being injured by any degree ol
heat, and it will bear such falls aud coli.
siOns as would inevitably destroy glass.
Sd. 1t Is very superior to tin, mas
much as the metal becomes corrodsd by
the action Of the acid of fruit. thus rem.
dering the contents Of the Can discolored
and acidulatcd.
4th. It is as reasonable in price as any
good Jar hitherto invented, and probably
more so.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

INFANTIcIDE-CATHARINE Fry, was, on
day before yesterday, committed from the
Court of Justice Rugby, charged with
drowning her infant child (illegitimate,
three weeks old, by throwing it in the
canal near Lockville in this county. The
evidente was direct, and commitment was
unavoidable, because there was no rebut
ting testimony; but the defence will be,
demtntia or temporary insanity, which il
is expected will avail in her ease.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

Mr.. PUGH.-We noticed new counte.
nauce in the Court House day or two
since, which upon inquiry, we were in
formed belonged TO gentleman of the
above name, who is an attorney, and has
come to reside in our city. We welcome
him TO lancaster, and hope he will be
pleased with our beautiful place. He is
brother to Senator Pugh Of Cincinnati.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31
Grand Turn ont of the ''Daughters of Nal
ta,,-.-BuriaI Of the j. o. s. M.

Grand Turn ont Of the 'sDaughters Of Mai.
ta''-.-Burial Of the j. O.S. M.
1t being currently reported during the
past few weeks that the "Sons Of Malta, "
had become extinct in ills city some Of
our "boys" week ago last Friday night
got up mock fu IN era on the
strength of the occasion, a, which time
the following racy thing was got of by
one of the Daughters Of Malta" The
text selected was:
fdust arc we made, ard to dust we shalr return
We have net this evening my sisters
Tor the performance of solemn duty, no
less than the interme mt Of our dear broth.
ers, the Sons of Malta, who departed this
life, aged 10 months, 8 days and 10 hours
But 'of dust are we made, and to dust we
shall return" Less than one short yeal
ago, and ;he Sons of Malta in the city Of
Lancaster were born, they grew rapidly
into manhood, fourishing as they grew
older, prospecting amid the seedlings Of
wives and eet-hearts, going rapidly a.
head despite the sneers and scofings o
the multitude, until atast they stood the
envy and the admiration of the outsid,
world. But they are dead now, and the
last sad rites are to be performed by us
their loving sisters. What sad exam
pli6cation of the truth Of my text-"o
dust we are made, and TO dust we shall re
turn"
Numerous indeed were tho charities o
which they were the instruments. Many
poor fathers heart has wept tears o
Joy at beholding the bounties contributed
unseen. by them; many widows sou
has sent u prayer to God for the perpetua
life of the dear "Sons;" many ragget
} uachiu, through the past winter, has fel
their charities, unknown from whom the,
came. But they are dead now, and 9Th
) places which once knew them shall kno,
. them no more forever" Yes, Of dust ar
- we made, and to dust we shall return"
, In the decline OF their lives, whe
4 Providence saw fit to take them from thi
: vale Of tears and place them in that hous
= prepared for the righteous in the Heavens
Q they died resignedly, trusting to that goo
Being who doeth all things well. An
when informed BY the physieiaus thl
s they would soop pass away. that the fe
Q destroyer was on their track. they bore
a with eommendabfe resignation, and fr
n reliance on the wisdom Of Divine Prov
dence. How calmly good can die
has been exemplifed in their cas-
3, and let us my sisters strive to emuh
,r their example, for "of dust are We mad
y and to dust we shall return"
10 Before this death, which has thrown
al who,e community into tears, becoming j
IN volved financially they kindly peImitt'
Of their fixtures to be sold, and the procee'
!, above demands have been given 10 Il
poor. In their death the community h
70 indeed lost benefactor, but 'of dust a
" We made, and TO dust we shall return"
n. And now in conclusion, let US ho
ID that the Lodge that has "gone up," b
y gone up to heaven, and that the roo
OF wherein they ooncocted their obaritat
ed plans, by the dim Pickering Of a midnig
III lamp may not be desecrated by unchr
". tiaI rats. "0f dust are we made, and
dust we shall return" Amen.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

PRoFEssoR GARDNER.--PrOf. Gardner
called at our Office this morning, and let
few cakes of his New England Soap
From our knowledge of this celebrated
soap, and from tie high commendation'
oft which we have noticed in the press
we have our selfapproval, when we recon-
mend it to the public as superior arti
Gle.
The Professor entertained our cilizen
few evenings since, with one Of his elo
quent scientific lectures, and sold larg
amount Of his soap.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

CLERIoAL.-We are informed that the
Rev. Mr.. STRICKLAND Of KY, will ar
rive 10 Lancaster about the 1st Of July, tc
assume the pastoral charge Of the Baptis
congregation, which meets in the bricl
church on the corner Of Columbus ant
Mulberry streets. The Rev. Mr.. Smith
viii occupy the pulpit next Sabbath morn
ing ard evening.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

TIN AND STovE SToREs.-There are 10
Lancaster, three Tin. Sheet-Irou and Stove
establishments, all keeping large and fine
stocks, and manufacturing to order, eve
rything ia their line. John McClelland
and John Work on the north side, ant
James McManamy on the South side 0
Main Street, They also manufacture
copper ware.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

News OHice--Rival TO Yankee Notions.
VANITY FAIR, for sale by E. Billing
hurst at the News Office. is pamphlet
Of 16 pages, full of fun and sentiment
1t is also finely illustrated. Price 6 cts.
Also. latest numbers OF the eastern
Monthlies, weekly papers DC. We no.
Iice among the new Weeklies fot sale
there, the New York Illustrated News; a
splendidly illustrated sheet quite equal 10
Frank Leslie's.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31
In Probate Court, Fairfield County. Ohio.
Augustus I. Perh, Administrator Of David Sitter,
deceased ,
Amos Eogland and Ann hi, Wife e al,

Amos EDglsBd and Ann his Wife, e. al.
Two John Sitter. William Sitter Sitter
u Suzer,SarahRule aud--kuls her1 1usband, MARY
Decker and - Decker her Husband, Mrs Dunkls
aud - Dunkle her Husband, who reside near Mn-
hinburgh 10 the State Of Pennsylvania.
You are hereby notified that AUgustss Peniil. Al.
mlnstrator Of The Estate Of David Sitter deesased
on the 3Oh day OF May A. D. 1867 Hled his petition ia
SAID Court alleging that the personal Estate " said
deecdebt Is insufficient 70 pay his debts and charges
administering his Estate; that be died seized IN fee
simple ofthe foiowiag described Real Estate, situa e
10 said County OF Fairfield, 10 oG-Log No. l80 In the
Town Of LithopOlls IN tho County Of Fairaeld and
Stale OF Ohio, Aforesaid; that Ann England Ornery
Ann Sitter, Wife OF said deceased widow is co.
titled to dover In said premises and that they his
heirsataw hold the II estate Of Inheritance there
In. The prayer OF said petition Is for the assignment
OF Dover 10 said Ann England and for sale Of said
premises subject TO said Dover Estate, foT the pay
ment ef the debts and charges Aforesaid sad peil-
ton will be for hearing fhe 9Th day OF July, a. d.
1860, or as soon thereafter as NAV be.
AUGUSTUS L. PRRRILL,
Administrator Of sad Stlzer deceased.
VIE0u r. SHAW, Attorney.
MAY 81. IeGO-4WODfs3 15
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

TIE CRoPs.-Itis is now pretty evident
that the wheat crop Of the present season
will be much better than was expected
one month ago.
Some Of the early Planting Of corn has
failed to come up, but farmers speak vrry
encOuagingly Of the present prospect
Fruit, especially apples, promises to be q
bundant:s Grass and all kinds Of vegsta'
bles promise an abundant yield, il the
season continues favorable.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

TVNHB subscriber Offers at private sale a DEsIRA.
u BILE FARM, situate In Washington Township
Pickawa! County. OHIO, three and half miles Eas
Of circleviile and half mile North Of the Lahcas
ter turnpike. Said Farm contains oGO acres lilo
m Of which Is improved. aud the balance la ~
~ 1GO0DTlMBER. Upon the inp proved part H:;.
ling HoUsR-ani oul.buiidings also Of brick, W.
wells ofgood wafer, young orchard Of 10 trees O
choice grated fruit, and good Stone Quary.
For further particulars. address call the sub
near Circleyille. JOHN 1oOLE.
Lancaster, May II, leG0-6ms1
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31
The State Of Ohio, Fairfield County, SIS:
COnrt Of Common Pleas.
Louis LsVerng, Executor ofthe Last win Of Hannah
LesVeuRg, DECEASED, Plaintiff.
Henry LevelII 2 and olhers, DOfenda


Henry LeveriI z aud others. Defendants
CIVIL ACf on.
NOTICE Ia hereby given 10 Henry LcVerin VIII
y liam Copeland ard Elizabeth p. Copeland bis
wife, Henry 4. LeysrinR. Henry Hughylng and Ham
nah v. Hoghyling his wife. that Losls LeveTing as
Executor ofihe Last VIII and Testament Of Hannsh
LeNehHg, deceased did, on 'he 14th day OF April,A
" ITO, Me bic Petition In the Court Of Common
Pleas, within and fOrthe County ofPairheid and state
~ ONO, against the said HsEry LeVeTing. William
copeland and Elizabeth p. Copeland his v tfe. Henry
Leyering, Henry Hushyilngan and BsnBsh B. Hughy.
hnz bis Wife aud others, sslling forth (amOng other
hngs) That the Pers0fSi Estate Of said TssiaIrx /,
hSumeehito pay her debts and thai IT will be ncceA-
say Tor The purpose Of paying said debts 10 sell tho
whole or part Of her Real Estate, and that the above
named Dsishdanissnd Others, are devisees Of said
Real tsiaie, and praying that said Zeal Estate or
sach paris thseofAs mas be necessary for that pnr-
pose be ordered 70 be sold 10 pay said debts; aud the
above named Defendants are notified. that they are
required 70 appear and answer said Petition on Or ke
tore the third Saturday after the Path day Of MAJ.
u. leOO. Dated this lyh day Of April. IhGD.
HUNTER DAUGHERTY
APhlls, lsOO--cW3pfs;s5 Attorneys for Piainna.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

wWe notice that our enterprising
young fellow townsman, LEWIS RIcHwINE
is running new Express Wagon. LEW
is good fellow, has .fancy wagon, fleet
horse and withal is accommodating and
.genilemanly in his conduct to all, and
we see nothing that should hinder our
citizens from Lestowing liberal patro
mage upon him.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

EEJosial Wright advertises in our
columns, his agency for the sale of Reap
ers, Mowers, and Sorgho Sugar Mills.-
Mr.. Wrights long acquaintance with the
manufacture and sale Of agricultural i'm
plements, entities him to confidence and
patronage. Farmers call and see him
Please read his advertisement.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

@E. j. SMITH requests US TO s,a'e
to his numerous friends, and the public
generally, that he is still carrying on the
business Of fashionable barbering in all i.s
branches. Give him a call. EoDERr and
BILL" are both good yOrkmen aud rich.
ly deserve a large share OF the public pat,
ronage.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-31

PAT PowERs.--PAT has been doing his
duty, very much to the health, comfort
and convenience of Lancaster and its citi-
zens generally. as Street Supervisor, by
cleaning up and otherwise improving our
streets and alleys, for which he is entitled
10 the public thanks.