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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
MSnarI,linn M Gentn

There is a new and excellent summer
drink, harmless as soda water, invented by
our old friend William Lamb, of !" Lambs
Dining and Refreshment Hail." near the
depot, which is destined to take precedence
of all other summer drinks, in our opinion,
ever offered to the public. Mr.. Lamb has
so arranged the operation that soda water
and "Sparkling Cent? can be drawn from
the same fount. Call and try it, and you
will find his clerk, Mr.. John Danner, atten-
tive and obliging. VI .J,uas Sgs
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Enthar and Child Missing.

We mentioned in our paper of May IL
that Mr.. Parks, Of this city, a man in failing
health, had been deserted by his wife, who
had eloped with her paramour, one Harry
Fletcher.
Friday afternoon the husband, Mr..
Parks, and bis son, some five or six years of
age, were missed from the house where
they have lately been boarding, and have
not since been heard of. Search has been
made for them, but at our latest informa-
ton, to no purpose.
Certain circumstances have led to the
suspicion that the father has committed
suicide; and taken the life of his child. We
heard report yesterday afternoon that
the bodies of both had been found drowned
in the river. But we were unable to trace
the report to any reliable source, and pre-
sumo it was unfounded. But what has be-
come Of the father and son is still mys-
terry. We sincerely hope the sad and ter
rible suspicion we have mentioned, may
be unfounded. '- - '
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Entertainment at the Opera House

EWI6IIUIHT1IUWI Wt IHU UpVTd THOusG'
An entertainment will be given at the
Opera House tomorrow Tuesday evening
for the benefit of the Ladies' Benevolent So
ciety, of this city. In addition to the mu-
steal, pantomimic and comical perform
ances set down in the advertisement in an
other column, we understand, there will be
a variety of other amusements introduced
which will surprise and delight the audi
ence. The object is to aid the Ladies' So
ciety in their truly charitable work of re-
lieving the wants of the poor and afflicted
of our city, and for this reason, as well as
for the enjoyment of the entertainment, we
trust it will meet with generous patron
age.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
The Union Stock Yard Hotel COM
DnnY.

Certificate OF incorporation filed June I'd,
in the Office of the Secretary of State. OBJ
demonstrating and maintaining build
ings for hottl and tenement houses for
cattle sheep, hogs, etc. Capital stock $780,
900, divided into shares of 500 each. Of
flee and place of business in Millcreek
township, Hamilton county, Ohio.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Police Court.

There were two cases before the Mayor
on Saturday morning, for violation of city
ordinances. They were both cases of
drunkenness-one rather more aggravated
than the other. One was fined 81 and
COSTS which he failed to pay, and was COM
mtted; the other was fined SO and costs,
which he paid in full. ..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Union OIL Company, of PaincsvilIe,
ohio.

Certificate of incorporation filed with the
Secretary of State, June I'd. Capital stock
$4,000, divided into shares OF 500 eaeh.-
Place OF business at Painesville, Lake
county, Ohio, and in Venango county,
Pennsylvania. Principal office at Paines-
vile. .
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
AppraIsenlcut.

The Steam Laundry at the State Soldiers
Home was appraised the other day, by gem
tlemen appointed for that purpose, at $4,000.
The Laundry belongs to the General Gov
ernment, and we understand, the State is to
take it at the appraisement for the use Of
the Soldiers Home.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Prorre.. Of Negro aIasonrY.

David Jenkins, d. D. G. NJ, of this city,
states that since September last, he has or
ganized in this State five Masonic lodges,
composed of negroes-One at each of the
following places Hamilton and Oxford, in
Butler county, Urbana, Delaware and Cir
cleville. .at
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04

WE did not wish to intimate, as the Gin
cianatt Commercial appears to think we did,
that General BANNING is not "a good man."
Did the Commercial intend to say that Gem
eral LEFEvER is not "a good man ?" We
repeat: The Republican State Convention
win dbIige US by nominating General BAN
MING for Secretary Of State.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Meeting of the horticultural society

Meeting OF the horticultural society.
The Columbus horticultural Society held
its regular weekly meeting at the Agricul-
tural rooms in the State House on Satur-
day evening-the President, II. G. Noble, in
the chair. The time was chiefly occupied
with discussion on flowers, and the exhi-
bition of some very fine specimens. Among
these were specially noticeable a2Jaeque-
minotte and a White Peony, exhibited by
Mr.. Houston from the garden of James
Brooks, and Baron Provost, by Mr.. jan
T ney. .o no ae..d. q
The resignation of Mr.. Hume as Record
ing SecretaryHwas accepted, and Mr. jan
ney, the Corresponding Secretary, was ap-
pointed to fill the former Office also. The
discussion on Strawberries was postponed
till the next meeting. Mr.. A.. B. Buttles
stated he would have, by that time, some
twelve or fifteen varieties of the ripe fruit.
Adjourned till Saturday evening next.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
ShAWlR

A.C. Headley & Co. have this day receiv-
ed an elegant assortment of Grenadine,
Rock Silk, Paisley, Tamartlne, Maretz,
Lama and Berege Shawls. 2.3t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Special Caution.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has be-
come so popular that various parties have
put out articles calling them Mrs. Wins
lows. Please take notice that THE MRS.
wINSLOW OF THE SOOTHING SYRUP
Is NOT CONNECTED WITH ANY 9TH
Err ARTICLE. iune4- -d&w3m
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
rho ola Rel,nbIe.

: 10 NOT be deceived BY purchasing any of
the quack nostrums under the various
names of Bitters. Purchase none other but
Dr., RobdckAs Stomach Bitters, which are
compounded of the purest drugs, and in
which the afflicted can rely.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
1 (.

II, as the Chicago Republican Republican
in politics. says, "THAD. STEVENS is the
weakest and most impractieable of States
men,"is not the Republican party, which
follows his lead, "the weakest and most
impracticable" Of parties?
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
The Iron in the n cw Jail and It's Cos t

The party from whom Mr. j. c. Aud, the
contractor for building our new County
Jail, obtained the iron used in its construc-
tion, furnished him with bill for 226, 552
pounds of cast iron, and SS,166 pounds Of
wrought iron.
Messrs. w. p. Brown, our County Sur
veyor, and J. G. Aud, the contractor, made
jointly a measurement and calculation OF
the weight of the iron actually used in the
construction of the new Jail, with the fol-
lowing result: Cast iron-l95,770 pounds !;
wrought iron-5i, 264 pounds.
The cost of the iron, at the figures made
by Messrs. Brown and Aud, was-cast iron
at IL cents per pound-Sl4, ,6s342; wrought
iron at 10 cents per pound-S5, 1851 To-
tai cost-$2O, ,lO979.
1t was upon the basis of the calculation
made by Messrs. Brown and Auld that
payment was made to the latter by the
County Commissioners for the iron used in
building the new Jail. ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04

THE latest style of Hoop Skirts can be
obtained in this city only at E. Reeds Hoop
Skirt Mandatory, No. 81 East State street.
aprl6-eodtf ..-..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
SUNDAY 2. NJ. June 3.


At four o'clock, the hour appointed for
the meeting, Naughton Hall was filled by a
large assembly. At about halt past four,
John Madigan, the Center of the James
Stephens Circle of Columbus, appeared in
the Hall, and, taking the chair, called the
meeting to order, arranging the members
of the Circle on the north, and the balance
of the audience on the south side of the
Hall. The roll of members was called by
che Secretary of the Circle, Dennis COnnell.
Forty-six members having answered to
their names, a quorum was stated to be
present, and meeting of the Circle was
thus organized.
The Center announced that vote would
now be taken to ascertain whether the Cir
Gle would support James Stephens or Gen.
Sweeny, and that members, as their names
were called, would answer "Stephens" or
"Sweeny," as they meant to support the
one or the other. NJ"
The roll was called and the result an
nounced-32 votes for Sweeny; % for
Stephens. The announcement produced
rapturous cheering.
VIM. Clancy moved that the vote be
made unanimous in favor of Sweeny,
which was carried amid loud plaudits.
James A. Nolan moved that the officers
of the James Stephens Circle resign, and
the officers of Sweeny Circle be elected.
The vote on this motion was close, but the
Center decided it lost.
The officers of the James Stephens Circle
then severally rendered their designations,
which were accepted.
The following officers of the new or
Sweeny Circle were then elected uiua voce:
Center-James Madigan; Secretary
Dennis Connell; Treasurer = Patrick
Glynn Financial Secretary-James Pow
ers. @ .. -s. -..--
Mr.. DeLany made some general and stir
ring remarks in regard to the events now
transpfring on the Canadian border, at the
close of which, he stated that, as soon as a
company ofa hundred volunteers was made
up, they could choose their own officers,
and would be furnished with arms and
transportation. Or-w o4.
Eleven names were added to the number
of recruits obtained on Saturday evening,
making total of thirty-eight. ol
/. The meeting then adjourned to Tuesday
evening for a meeting of the Circle and vol
Z unteers at the same place.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Goto Kauffman's Billiard Saloon.
Rerere MnnIIes.

Received this day by A. G. Headley &
Co. flnelot of Black and White Berege
Nantes. 2-3t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
KAUFFMAN's Billiard Saloon.
Grenadines.

just received at A. c. Headley & Co.'sthe
best stock of plain and figured Grenadines
to be found in the city. Call and see.
DIV
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Dress Cood. from Auction.

5000 yards LenOs, Bdreges, VGlenctdS
Mohairs and Melar Mozambiqaes, received
this day by A.C. Headley & Co., from Auc-
tion. ..... 29-lw
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04

Llama Lace POintes and ROtundes.
Another large lot OF those splendid Black
and White Llama Lace Poi,neS and RotundeS
received this day, at the old stand by A. g.
HeadleY q Co. 2.lw
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Robes.

Handsome Organdie and Percale Robts
received this day at A. c. Headley & Co.'s
2-3t ....... .........
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04

For the best assortment of Silk Talmas,
Basques and -Mantles, 20 to Az Headley
& Co.'S. iun1-1W
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Go to Kauffman's Billiard Saloon.
Soldiers, bounty.

The Lower House of Congress has, by
vote almost unanimous, passed the bill.
Equalizing Bounties. This act gives to
each soldier a uniform bounty of 500 per
year, or $50 per month, for actual term of
service, deducting what has already been
paid. The Senate, actuated by the same
sense OF justice to the soldier, will, without
doubt, be qnite as ready to adopt the bill,
and we may confidently expect that in a
few days it will be law. AS all applica-
tions are considered in turn it is evident at
once that they should be prepared and per-
fected as early as possible. r-, -y
j. A. HUTCHINSON, General Agent for the
collection of Military Claims, will continue,
as heretofore, to receive and receipt for dis
charges, furnish full information, and give
prompt and close attention to all business
entrusted to him. Send in your discharges
at once, and address all communications
plainly.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
TnImns, Rasaues, &c.

Go to A, c. Headley & Co.'s for the latest
styles of Dress Goods. jun1-1w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
LOCAL N H w y .

THE County Board of Equalization ad-
journed on Saturday to meet again this
FnorninU
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
OFFICERS Of the TypographIcnl Union

At a-meeting of Columbus Typograph-
ical Union No. 5. held at their rooms
on Saturday evening, June I'd, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
term of six months: .lb'. Il
President, Samuel Bradford; Vice Presi-
dent, E. P. Boring; Recording Secretary,
H. H. Doren; Corresponding Secretary, B,
F. Lincoln; Financial Secretary, r. W,
Kerr; Treasurer, Jas. +. Turney.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
Dress Goods.

Go to Kaufrman's Billiard Saloon.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04

----------Hn--- :
Mr.. Ed. LAUF has reopened new Hat
Store No. 229 South High street. next door
north of F. Ullman's Book and Periodical
store. The many former patrons of his,
while on Town street, will accept his
warmest thanks, and as many new ones
who may call. He invites all to come and
see the latest styles of Hats, Caps, &c,
at EASTERN prices. A continuance of
former patronage is respectfully solicited.
Repairing of Hats, Furs, &C., neatly,
promptly and cheaper than any other
house can do. ..o. .r
mayl9-d3m n tnifo Ed. LAUF,
Cn 70 Knn nar,nn,n DiIiin.d Cnlnnn
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
HockinR,VaIIey RaIIrOad.
We have the following names ofsubscrib-
RS to add to lists heretofore published,

W. uhNo lnO iOliOWiuS uutlcS VI suuoN'A"
ers to add to lists heretofore published,
viz:
JaPpcSsA. Wilcox, E.P sargeant.
! I; ThompsOn'' 9, Jones,
{. W. VIZ 9Gjushman, \ Vim. = PRRsed.
y, +. Martin, W. j.. lde,
GSas IorenlS B'filGf5I6 Ensiis6 T4 Entest tfsS' ~ vi
j. W. Baldwin, James H. Staurlng,
l.. 5. Sullivant, Philip II per,
Jacob SilbernAgel, George X. Schmidt,
W. X. Kent,
We are informed that Columbus is yet
sixty to seventy thousand dollars short of
the amount assigned to her. This should
not be- and we hope our citizens will come
forward and enable us to announce by the
close of the week that the amount assigned
to our citizens has been fully made up.
We would suggest that our well-to-do
farmers and gardeners adjacent to the city,
be called upon to subscribe. We have no
doubt many fthem would do so. As a mere
investment they could make no better use
of their surplus fund.-. They are interest
ed in the general benefits which will re-
suit from the building of the road, nearly
If not quite as much as those owning prop
erty within the city limits. - -- --g
1t is very important that the quota as
signed to Columbus be made up at once
1t would have an influence which would
stimulate subscriptions on the entire line
of the road. 1t should be remembered that
Columbus has a greater interest in the
building of this road than any other point
on the line-yes, a larger interest in pro-
portion to our population, and until we
shall have done our duty we cannot COM
plain of other points on the line being tar
dy in doing their duty.
Let all exert themselves this week and
the work will be done. No one who owns
property, or who is permanently located
here in business, should refuse to aid by
subscribing some stock, and all should aid
those engaged in procuring subscriptions
by using their influence to induce those
who have not yet taken stock to subscribe.
Investments in this road will pay in way of
dividends; no one doubts this who has in
vestgated this subject, and the advantages
to the general interests of the city are in
calculable.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04
|. A. HUTCHINSON,

General AgeLt, No. III South High street,
Columbus, Ohio. .. he te7-I
may2S-dtf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04

Columbus and Indianapolis Central
Hallway. A Nr ~
z On and after June I'd, 1865, trains win
leave and arrive on this Road as follows:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-04

For amusement 60 to Kauffman's Bill
lizard Saloon.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-06-01
MARVIN's NEW PATENT

MARVIM'S NEW PATENT
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They are perfectly dry, and do not oorrode the rrou
They do not lose ther hre-proof qualities by age
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r. .'ri,,r.. 80. ,..a,,; MARVIN q CO.,
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GARDNER, DEXTER & co.,

C0M6M5SoNN y, S,SAEa sgRHT FOB TIE Yt t4 a! g,
Or 70 National American EfShango Banki 10. Et
FRANKL1N. STREET. Boston-Refef TO National Ba1h
II Oommeroe, National Revere Bank. - az
Having ample means for Nsdvaneeg,a busineaa
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WIN, A. HINMAN.

MANUFACTURERS OF PERFUMERY, coNoIn,
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Banana, Butyrie Ether.
Fine Extracts In bulk to is purcaa,ora
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iBBldsEb Boyto Adj !. rttllss ne1lta 81 .

"'T p gveet TO know there 10 an eJe win mark
TIHEgI LlkE8 vnnh Dc ouBTLfssw wBfTTN WITH
L poetio foeea,ght Of
ahid6 "a taSassSd Children 3tstv, u
Cd vh gneh splieitNaa g rarely as;sases he {uvena
Delightful variety Of Tales gfetohes, Poetry, Games
RuEReg, ete., and is enbeliilhed with multitude o3
Beanten Illustrations by The best Artists, TerUas Sa
ssf, slAfgo 6iscouht 70 clubs. "a specimen nurnbes
S b seat pa receipt of 20 cents BY the pnblahere,
80. "a ., ., ffokNoR q FIELDS, Boston, Iasa
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-03-15
TO CAPITALI ST S
AND MANUFACTURERS SEEKING
SAFE INVESTMENTS.
We call your attention TO the IittIc,
simple article of Il Broom, known as
POWERS PATENT PERPETUAL BROOM,

livery one knows the unlimited demand
for this useful article, and if you once under
stand its merits, and the advantages OF Sc
curing its monopoly in the manufacturing
and sale, there is scarcely one man in a thou
sand that would not, after due investiga-
ton, give it hearty support. We speak from
experience and practical knowledge when
we say that this Broom is superceding all
others, and is fast coming Unto general use;
and we defy capitalists to find Il field OF la
Dor that will pay as large a per centage as
Powers Patent Broom.
1t is true, we sell the right to manufac-
ture and sell this article, and some narrow
minded persons might doubt how and when
they would see their money coming back,
but as a general thing capitalists are satls-
fed to loan their money at 10 per cent; but
if We cannot satisfy the most incredulous
that Powers Patent Perpetual Broom Will
guarantee 100 per cent. on all capital IN
vested. then we say, in all candor' don't IN
vest your money with US in the Broom, and,
on the other hand, if, after investigation,
you find we have underrated instead of over
rated the advantages, then give 1t your sup
port. We feel confident that we can con-
vince any sober, sane and reasonable man that
the Broom is all we claim for it, and if we
can't show this if you come from distance,
we viii pay your expenses both ways and
bills while in the city Remember this II
you please.l
If you are not satisfied that 1t Is even a
greater success than we represent IT, we are
making them here where any one can see the
process and YOU can do the same 1t does not
require that man should spend a number
of years to learn what child can do in a
minute, and herein lies the great success of
POWERS PATENT PERPETUAL BROOM.
For terms and circulars, address, with
stamp,
DE WITT g. PIPER,
501 Olive Street. Office, Room No. 5,
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-03-15

John Bright seems to be on the point OF a
great success in the labor of his life, the ex-
tension of the suffrage to the great body of
the people of the United Kingdoms All we
have on the subject is n telegraphic abstract
of an article in the London Times OF Feb
ruary II. That Journal says, that unless
Earl Russell is sadly behed, he has resolved
to take the advice of Mr.. Bright, and stake
the existence of his administration on a bill
TO reduce the qualification for the franchise
in boroughs from 9l0 TO TO, and IN the
counties from so to Els. This, without
explanation, will not tell the people of this
country much. Under the present law no
person can vote in boroughs, towns or cities
unless they own or occupy real property OF
which the rental is fl0 or more per annum;
and in the counties the right to vote is re-
stricted TO those who own or occupy houses
or lands the annual rental of which Is at
least ESQ In his Rochdale speech Mr..
Bright said that these limitations shut ont
nearly four millions of men who ought TO
have the right to vote. The reduction of
the qualification to Sc and t Is respectively.
as proposed by Earl Russell will admit a
large proportion of these, but not so many
as Mr.. Bright has been doing battle for. His
principle is household suffrage. without linn
iting to any fixed rent; but, acting on a
policy recently avOwed, he agrees to take
what is in their reach rather than to lose
the good he can accomplish by obstinately
straining after that which is beyond his
reach at present
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-03-15

IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE RIvER-The
"Terrapin Neck" is at last broken. This
important event, long expected, occurred
yesterday morning about daybreak. The
officers of the Henry Ames, which boat
passed the neck yesterday, report the breach
at that time about 90 feet in width, and
being widened rapidly by the tremendous
velocity of the water rushing through.
This cutoff shoTtens the river quite 10
miles, and while it is beneficial to the plan
ters above, it is disastrous to those immedi-
ately below. This event has been slowly
but surely approaching for many years. In
1860 the Neck measured $50 feet In 1868
Commodore Porter had ditch dug across,
but the river falling, prevented the cutting
through at that time, and the ditch was
filled up. In September. 1865, scarce six
months since, the Neck measured l42 feet.
On the 2lst of last month it had narrowed to
about 80 feet, and in fifteen days it was
completely broken. Should the river main-
tain its present. .heightlfor several woOks, this
viii be made the main channel, and Eagle
Bend will, in a few years, be beautiful
lake of IA miles in length.-Vicksburg jour
nal etl.