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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30

The person now slowly passed on. and
as cautiously approached tho door Of
my bed chamber.
now went by instinct, Or rather by
the conveyance Of sound; for as soon as
l heard his hand grasp the latch of one
door, mine seized 'op the other; deep
silence followed this movement; it seemed
as if he heard the sound, and waited the
repetition; it came not, all was still; he
might have considered it an echo to his
own noise. l heard the door open softly;
also, opened mine, and the very mo-
ment l stepped into the entry caught
glimpse of tall man entering the lighted
chamber of the young lady.
softly stepped along the entry and
approached the chamber; through the
halt-opened door glan5ed my eyes into
the room. No object was visible save
the curtain bed, within whose sheets lay
the intended victim to a midnight assas-
sin. and he, gracious heaven, negro!
For at atmoment tall fierce looking
black approached the bed; and never were
"Othelo" and "Desdemon' more nstur-
ally represented, at least that particular
scene of the immortal baid's conception.
was now all suspense;my heart swelled
into my throat almost to sufocation, my
eyes to cracking as made bound into
the room. ....
The black william had ruthlessly dragged
part of the covering off the bed when
the sound Of my foot caused him to turn.
He started, and thus confronted. we
stood gazing ateach other,a few seconds,
his eyes shot fire, fury depicted in his coun'
tensnce. He made spring towards me,
and the next moment lay corps on the
floor, u'
The noise Of the pistol aroused the
fair sleeper; she started in the bed and
seemed like an angel Of toe white clouds
emerging from her downy bed to soar
up the skies.
The first thing that pres ented itself to
her view was myself standing near her,
with a pistol in my hand.
"Oh do not murder mel take all, you
cannot will not, murder me, sir?"
The servants now rushed in. All was
explained.
The wretch turned out to be avagabond,
supposed to be runaway slave from
Virginia. had the provdentisl opertu.
nifty Of rescuing one from the worst of
fates, who, in after years called me husband
and related to her children her miraculous
escape from the bold attack Of midnight
assassin. lad. ...........
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30
THE MIDNIGHT ASSASSIN,
a True Story.

/ was on my way TO P. in the fall o
i8--;it WAS towards the cool evenings il
first fall months, when my horse stopped
suddenly before arespectable house abou
four miles from n.
There was somthing strange and remark
able in this action of my horse, nor would
he move step in spite Of all my exerlioni
to move him on. .
determined to crafty this whim. and
at the same time strange presentimen
came over me; a kind of supernatural
feeling indescribsble, seemed to urge
me to enter. Having Rocked and reques-
ted to be conducted to the lady or gentle.
men Of the house, was urshered into 4
neat sitting room. whore sat beautiful
girl Of about twenty years Of age. She
rose at my entrance, and seemed little
surprised At the appearance of perfect
stranger.
Ina few words | related to her the
strange conduct Of my horse, and his
stubborn opposition 10 my mind. l IAN
not eupersll1lous," observed, norin-
cllned TO the metaphysical doctrines Of
those who support them, but the strange
unscouutsblc feeling that crept over me
in attmptns to pass your house, induced
me to solicit lodgings for the night"
We are not she replied, well guarded,
'sis true, but in thi, part of the country
we have little to fear from robbers, for We
have never heard ofany being near us;
We are surrounded by good nsighbors and
| hst!er myself We are at peace with them
Bat this evening, in consequence Of my
fathers absence, Ifeltunusually lonesome,
and if it were not bordering on the super
stitious, | might reason as you have, and
BAY consent to yotr staying; for similar
feelings had been mine ere you arrived,
from whst cause l cannot imagine
The evening passed delightfully."- away;
my young hostess was intelligent and
lovely; the hours few SO quickly that on
booking at my watch, l was surprised to
end that it was eleven o'clock. This was
the signal for retiring. and by twelve
O'Clock every inmate of the house was
probably asleep, save my self, I could not
sleep; strange visions foated across my
brain, I lay twisting on my bed in all the
agony of sleepless suspense. The clock
struck one; its last vibrating sound had
scarce died away, when the opening Of
shutter and the raising ofasash in one of
tho lower apartments convinced me some
one was entering the house. A noise
followed as ofa person jumping from a
window sill to the floor, and was followed
by light and almost noiseless step Of one
ascending the staircase. 7
/ slept in the room adjoining the one
occupied by the lady; mine was next to the
staircase; the step came along the gallery
slow and cautious. had seized my
pistol snd slipped on part Of my clothes.
determined to watch or listen to the move
ments seemingly mysterious and suspicious,
the sound Of the steps stopped at my door.
then followed one IS Of applying the ear
to the keyhols, and . low breathing con.
vincsd mo the william was listening. II
stood mo.ionless, the pistol hrmely grasped
Not muscle moved nor q nerve was
slackened. for felt as if Heaven had
selected ms out .s;ths in,srumsat Of il
purpose
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30
T, & II. Mccormick,

DAINTERS.w will promptly attend to House
i Paenting, Wagon Painting, Paper Hang
ing, Graining, Glazing, and Cementing Brick
Work. All work done in the best manner, and
upon the most reasonableterms.
D- Shop one door South of David Borsher'H
Grocery Store.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30

eg Mrs. Partington had just re-
turned from shopping trip, AS she
seated herself on low stoolto re-adjust-
her gaitors--somewhat disordered by
her morning walk--she tenderly asked
Ike," profoundly immersed in a big
book what he was reading.
"History," replied Ike, without raise
ing his eyes from the volume.
What history?' continued the old
lady, with a smile Of afectionate interest.
"Eurcpean," Ike responded rather
curtly.
"No such thing retorted the now
indignant and surprised dame; Il am
only ty ing my shoe''' .'I,..
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30
Select Sentences

Though few there be that care to be
virtuous, yet fewer there are that would
not desire to be counted so.
Nothing but what is Gods di.honor,
should be our shame
We must no. walk by example, but by
rule.
They that drive away time, spur free
horse.
AS often as a man lays out fot God,
he lays up for himself.
We have nothing that we can properly
call our own, but what we have reason
to be ashamed Of
Wears never well informed ofthe truth
till we are conformed to the truth.
A conceit of knowledge is the greatest
enemy to knowledge, and the greatest
argument ofignorance.
We remember many things we should
forget (as injuries, disapointments, DC, J
but forget what we should remember,yz;
God and our souls.
They that presume most in prosperity
are soonest subject to despair in adversely.
Many may commend thee, but God
may condemn thee
When God Furnishes another he threat
ems thee, when he wounds another, he
warns thee.
1t is as great mercy to be preserved
in health ,as to be delivered from sickness
Ii you mind nothing but the body,
you lose body and soul too. Ifyou mind
nothing bu. earth, you lose earth and
heaven too. .. .,.r ... ....
AS they, who for every slight infrmity
take physic to repair their health, do
rather impair it; SO they, who for every
trihe, ,are eager to vindicate their character,
do rather weaken it. ...- /
Honesty is the best policy, and inno-
cence the best wisdom. .s .......
Improved the wit you have bought at
a dear rate, and the wisdom you have
gained by sad experience. ay
Learn of Christ who was sensible of in
juries yet patient under them.
Be cheerful, but not light, solid, but
not sad. .n
Keep the body under but the spirit up
Keep scnh company as God keeps.
What can you get by bad cmpany? f
you are truly good, they will either taunt
you or dispise yon.
Take heed of being infected with the
breath ofaprofane heart.
Let the body wait upon the soul, aud
both wait upon God.
Speak not well Of yourself, nor i'll of
others:
Speak Of peoples virtues, conceal their
in6rmities; if you can say no good, say
no i'll of them.
TO render good for evil, is god.lke; to
render coed for good, is man like: to
render evil for evil, is beast like; to render
evil for good, is devil-like.
Garry yourselves submissivelv towqrds
your superiors; friendly towards your
equals, condescendingly towards your
iuferiorsr generously towards your enc
mics; and lovingly towards all.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30

@ The Dayton Journal stales that
Fernado Wood, in fine frenzy, during
his speech made recently in that city,
said that If by offering up his life he
could stop the bloodsbed that is now
affecting the country. he would cheer.
fully do so. An apprsciative Irishmau
in the crowd earnestly responded; at
vud be damned chape,"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30

Rg~ Mcclellan having at one time in
that life which constitutes his public re-
cord, been connected with railroads,
doubtless came to regard it as dangerous
to "stand on the platform" from those
signs which are usually found on the
doors of the passenger cars. l.ia tae,r
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30
ABoUTTTzE CHICAGO CONVENTION

AUGUST 29.-The signs of the time
are that Mcclellan will be the "5;g horS
of the show" and that if we have no NOR
sunshine in the daytime, his election j
certain. He is unit for the convention
"Pendulum." of Ohio, still hangs tt
Nc Clellan's coat tail, and, it is said
makes fine appearance before the ladies
he expects to hang to the Capitol clock
next March, but much doubt exists among
his friende as to the strength of his "nasa
protuberance." '3a i4
George Francis Freight. Train, went
teeth and toe nails for the Convention,
wearing proverbs ly, that he was bette,
pedlar than Horace Greeley, Brother
Jonathan, or any other man, and that he
was going to send to the United States,
Protestant Peecs Tracts, showing them
which way to look for snipes. He was
supported by Fernando Wood-train.
John c. Fremont, it is said, has COM
promised with "Jessie," and says he is
n favor of new Constitution-the old
one being worn out-and when the ''fair
Authoress" heard his sayings she smiled
"meechly"-the "meechiy" being new
word. '-'o ee 1'H' enc ~"
Heexan was not in the ring, l am told.
and was not at the Convention, but drunk
during the entire session.
VIM Donald, Of Indiana, acted in the ca
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30

ET The editor of the Leon Iowa)
News, at the end of a marriage notice,
appends the following verse:
Long may the happy couple live,
TO share each othtrs Joys; ' iiu,
And may they raise dozen girls,
And half dozen boys.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30
Mott & Berry,

A TTORNERS AT LAW, Upper Sandusky
~ Ohio Office the Prosecuting Attorney
Gffice in the Court House.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-09-30
McKelly & Grisell,

A TTORNEYS AT LAW. Office in Beerys'
~ Block, Second Story, Upper Saudusky
Ohio.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-12
The Victory at NIOOrefieId Con-
fiTmed.

New YORK, Aug. 1.-THE following dis
patch, dated Cumberland 9Th, confirms the
reported victory at Moorefield:
To Governor Borman:
The following dispatch has just been re-
ceived, which fully confirms the report OF
the scout telegraphed you this morning:
McCausland waited at Moorefeld, l at
tackled him there at daylight yesterday
morning and completely routed his COM
mand, capturing his artillery, four hundred
and twenty prisoners, over four hundred
horses and equipments, three battle-fags,
and quantity of small arms. .
The number of the enemy's killed is un-
known, but is large. Gen. Bradley john
son was captured, with his colors and three
of his staff, but subsequently escaped. Col.
Peters, 2lst Virginia rebel regiment, was
mortally wounded. McCausland escaped
to the mountains. The enemy was pursued
toward Wardensville, Howardlick, and up
the South Branch from ten to twenty-five
miles. My command was so ,wearied with
the chase and so encumbered with prison.
ers and captured property, that 1 thought
best to return it here. My loss is seven
killed and twenty-one wounded.
.a.H-1.'a. ' S. WV. AvERILL, .sl
.-. Brigadier- General.
- KELLY, Brigadier- General. '1'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-12
The Nebraska Militia Called Out
for Service Against the Indians.

OMAHA, Aug. 11.-H. w. Hughes, Adj.
General of Nebraska, has issued an order
calling for two regiments of mounted in
faptry for Indian service, to serve four
months, to report to Brig. Gen. Hurford and
Brig. Gen. C0e as soon as possible. The
following is the address:
Gou Sd,tnders to the Citizens of Nebraska.
: News from our western border is alarm
ing. Numerous trains of emigrants and
freighters have been attacked; the owners
have been killed, the wagons destroyed and
the stock run off. No less than four differ
ent parties on the route between our terri
tory and Denver were attacked in one day.
Indians are now known to be infesting
these roads for distance of several hum
dred miles. All available government
troops have been sent forward. We need
more men in order to punish these savages
and give security to our frontier settlers,
In order to meet this want, / have thought
proper to call on the able bodied militia of
the territory to organize few companies
of minute men; men who can and will, If
necessary, move at a moments warning to
the scene of these depredations, and assist
in furnishing these murderers and robbers,
or driving them from the country. make
this appeal to our people, confident it will
be responded to promptly with willingness
on their part. The Adjntant General has,
to-day, issued special order from these
headquarters, giving the particulars in re-
gard to the manner of organizing and re-
porting these companies.
(Signed) ALVIN SAUNDERS, .,
oeH 4 Gov. and Commander-in-C Chief.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-12
Cincinnati Marker.

FLOuR-The market remains dull, and price,
nominal to great extent, at IS 5O9s rs for super
fine; and extra, and So 0099 so for trade brands in
Guiding family. .--..a.l08 ,
WHEAT--The market was good deal depressed
and unsettled to-day, and new red would not have
brought over 81 80. The sales were $50 bush prime
white Kentucky at So co. delivered and 600 do prime
red at 81 5o At the close old red could not have
been sold at over 81 So, and shippers did not offer
CORN-Ear is held at at 81 1901 20, and shelled
at 25, and firmly. r..''
0ATS-A dull market, at SOC for new and SIC for
for DID, thouge 1890 bush old was reported to have
been sold at the canal at Ole.
WHlSKY--A better demand and a 6rmer market
Sales Of 900 bTls at 81 "a.
PROVlSlONSZNo demand for mess Pork, and
for Shoulders, and 24219l5c for Sides but they are
held Nc higher. 500 tierces prime Lard. chiefly city
sold at l9e, Management in Bacon.
GROCERlES-The market continues quiet, with
no change in prices and a fair demand from the
country trade at the following rates. Coffee 5Oa53c;
New Orleans Sugar, "a 26c; Cuba 22D2ac: hard re-
fined 3le; New Orleans Molas ses 81 l2al Ii. i
BUTTER-A firm market, with good demand
at the prices. We quote prime to choice Central
CHEESE-The market has undergone no change.
There is good demand for Western Reserve and
Hamburg at ls1s9l9c. Receipts are about equal to
the demand.
EGGS-Quet and unchanged at l5@lsc, shippers
count .
,POTATOES-T is fair demand for prime to
choice at 81 25G4 so.
HAY-There is a fair local jobbing demand at
$g6 0092s 90 for prime Timothy on arrival, and
BEANS-The market is dull at 81 259a 80 per
bushel, F
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-12
Sheridan's Command.

New YORK, Aug. 1.-THE Times Wash
ington special says the. happiest results
have already followed the appointment of
Sheridan to the command of the Middle
Department. Confidence and tranquility
appear to be restored in Maryland and
Pennsylvania. We shall probably have a
vigorous prosecution of the campaign down
the Shenandoah Valley. The Times cor
respondent, writing from Sheridan's army
on Bolivar Heights, on the 9th, says the
troops are In the most rugged health. The
10Th corps has improved greatly since its
this Department. The llth corps is said to
have arrived, and every available man has
been ordered to his command.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-12
Cleveland DUarirat

FLOUR-Very light home demaud $40 OO9lO 20
good to fancy brands Xxx red; $40 5OSil IS Tor do
WHEAT-Dul and irregular. and only a light de-
mand for car wheat to keep the mills running
Sales on Change car red on track at g. O8: ears
$40. Wi Nv uo "'
C0RN-Dull and I99o lower. Soloe oar ,holloa
on track at 81 20, and car do at Sl28 ~
OATS-Receipts fair and demand moderate; prices
tending downward. Sales cars on track at ssc
BARLE1-Nominal at 81 O0t1l 25
PORk-Market dull and unchanged Held at
S3S 90 for No. ], rnd 1886 90 for No. 2 mess
LARD-Firm and in fair demand at zoe for CITY
rendered in tierces; 2OHc in kegs
SMOKED MEATS-Quict and unchanged at the
following figures: Hams 2sc for sugar-cured canvass
ed zoe for do plain. Shoulders &c., Dried beef Ice
for eanyassed; l5c for plain. u - - NJ
BUTTER-ln active request. The receipts are
less than the demand. Good TO prime Western Re-
35a37c. ~ " 0'A
COFFEE-Firm at l7alsc for large lots. and lsalsc
for small lots selected and Hambug.
EGGS-Market well supplied and demand Ii Rht
Sales 10 bbls at lee. e
HIGHWINES-Du and only selling in SMALL lots
for home use at 81 20.
ALCOHOL-Steady and unchanged. Held at
pas "a far % per cent? 81 s0al 81 for Neutral Proof
SALT-Firm and steady with good demand at
$3.50 for fine and 80 65 for coarse -
LAKE FlSH-White fish declined So per half
bbi: We now quote as follows: White Fish. Der
half bb 80 co. Trout 50 co. Pickerel 81 25; Herring
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-12
augl-dt
FUEL FOR THE STATE,

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.f
'Vff.a COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 3o 1854.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- at the Office Of the Secretary of State. until
Monday, the 5th day Of September next, at
.".4..s IL O'clock, NJ, ra4s.hi
for furnishing the State of Ohio with fuel for one
10000 Bushels of Cambridge or Hook.
ing Coal,
Of the best quality equal at least to the lower vein
Of Hooking Coal, and free from slate, slack. ard
$4,000 Bushels Of Coke,
to weigh not less than 40 pounds to the bushe 10 bo
dry.
so Cords of wood,
the same to be dry Hickory, Beech, or Sugar, four
feet IN length, straight, and well split. 80
The quantities above named 10 be increased at the
option of the Secretary of State.
The fuel to be delivered, without charge for such
delivery. the State House. Columbus, Ohio.
specify the kind, quality and price Of the fuel pro-
posed to be furnished.
Each proposal must be accompanied by bond,
with approved security in the penal sum Of not ex-
ceedng twenty thousand, nor less than five thousand
dollars, (as required by law conditioned for the
faithful performance Of such contract as may be
awarded "
The bids TO be made and the contracts to be award
ed in accordance with tho terms Of the act entitled
AN act to provide for the purchase of stationery,
fuel and other articles for the General Assembly and
State ofcers passed March II, 1883 and IAN act TO
amend sections four and six, and to repeal section
1868. >
Bids to be endorsed on the envelope "Proposals for
furnishing Fuel for the State"
Fuel furnished by the contractor. must in all
cases be equal in quality to the sample. THIS rule
-. W. W. ARMSTRONG,
augl-dtd - <.I Secretary Of State,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-12
THE CITY.

The STATE FAIR GRoUNDs.-The prepa-
rations for the next State Fair of the Ohio
Agricultural Society, to be held in this city
next month, are being pushed forward rap
idly and energetically, and there is no doubt
that the arrangements necessary to make it
the best exhibition yet held in the State will
be complete in ample time. The forty acres
of ground, including Stewards beautiful
grove, one Of the finest in the State, are al
ready properly enclosed by high fence,
with entrances on High street and on Third
street. The spacious trotting ring, as level
as parlor floor, is being prepared for the
reception of the fast and blooded stock of
the country. The stalls for the accommo-
dation Of cattle, of which some rare speci-
mems are expected, are numerous, convent
ent and capacious. Half dozen different
halls are In course of construction on differ
ent parts Of the ground, all protected from
the sun by the deep shade of the old forest
trees of the grove. 59 ..-..
The Fair Grounds are surrounded by va
cant lots which afford ample scope and
plenty of room for all the side-shows, stalls,
and the usual outside accompaniments of a
great State Fair. The lots on High street,
Immediately opposite the enclosure, have
been leased by Chas. Rice, of the "Boston
Museum" to whom applications for loca-
tions ,on that favored spot should be ad-
dressed. }tltC[ce fD tI i'm nm
The water privileges connected with the
grounds are ample, and the canal and river
are within easy access, for the accommoda-
tion Of stock. The grounds are located so
near the city that the necessity of walking
or driving the great distance which has
hitherto separated the Fair from the city in
which it was supposed to be held is obvi-
ated. The Street Railroad runs directly to
the entrance of the grounds, and an abun-
dant supply of cars will be placed in opera
tion by the Street Railroad Company.
The prospect, taken all in all, for first
rate and most satisfactory Fair are excel
lent, and we trust all our rural friends will
make their arrangements to attend In
body. 9tHlHs| rJtl
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-12
New York Mar,xet..aug,, =,

,C0TT0N-ic lover. Sales at sl7s9lz "a for mid
ding uplands:
FLOUR-For State and western heavy and with
gut decided change. Sales at SO 6099 IS for extra
State 10 80 10 65 for extra round hoop Ohio 10 60
@H 90 for trade brands, the market closing quiet
with no buyers at the outside quotations.
WHlSkY-A little frmer. Sales at 81 "A for State
and 81 rs for western. Z N = F',r'7' = -
WHEAT-Without decided change. Prime par
GELS rules firm at S2 1902 35 for Chicago spring; $2 90
o2 80 for Milwaukee club, o. 1902 is for unsound
80 for. inferior do. :,
CORNs-Some irmer with sales at 81 52ISal "a for
mixed western, the latter rate for very choice.
OATS=Heayy at 99g99h for western.
GOFFEE-Dull and nominally unchanged
SUGAR-In demand. Cuba Muscovado 10 91a2lb,.
MOLASSES--Dull z ..- 80 - - - ~
PETROLEU M-Dull! prices unchanged ~
WOQL-Firm but demand very moderate
fOkk-Firmer with moderate demand. Sales
at $3e bO936 for ness $37 50a3s for new do cash in
four days; S34 rs for do in the regular way S33 Goa
"a for prime and $3' so for prime mess. : n 3
BEEF-Very dull.
CUT MEATS-More active and irmer. Sales at
sold at 2lc. '''''-''
hARD1m,Dull and unchanged at2l14a921le.
BUTTER-Quiet and steady with sales at lO945a
Tor Ohio and 45a50c for State.
CHEESE-Unchanged at lSa25c