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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-10-10
A Fearful SituaIiOn-Aitenlpted
? Escape Of "a Prisoner Through "a

from the Buffalo Express, Sept. 9s.l

from the Buffalo Express, Sept.28l Jll
A man named John Ross was ar rested
az Evans during the early part of this
month, charged with stealing a horse from
United States Deputy Collector Thompson,
who had seized the same at Black Rock
ferry for non-paymeDt of duties. He was
brought before Justice Albro, who on the
9th of September fuily'cOmmitted him TO
Jail to await trial'o on the charge 'hi F..
He remained in Jail without anything
unusual happening until yesterday after
noon, when at the usual hour of letting ont
the prisoners lie went downinto the privy,
taking with him the rope from his bunk.
He then pulled up 4, couple of rotten
boards and fastened the rOpeto piece OF
scantling, aud lowered himself into the
horrible vault. The rope was found at
tached to the scautling but a short time
after his disappearance, and search was
commenced immediately for the prisoner.
'Phe vault is an exceedingly hryey one,
and has not been cleaned for some time,
and the accumulation ofltiltllI rendered the
st nell unbeara6le. Further examination
demonstrated that the man had not only
descended into its depths, but thatn he ihauI
disappeared in the sewer, which Is oufy
sixteen inches square, cUhnecting the vaulD
with the main sewer On EllieOtG Street. A
long pole was Procured by the official,
and an effort made to reach him by thrust
ing it into the aperture, but without sue
cess. One of the prisoners was induced to
enter the sewer to see if he could find him,
but he was unable to resist the influence If
the fetid atmosphere, and came out gasp
ing tor breath. From the description of
the sewer, it seems almost inevitable that
the man must have been sutfOcatedD before
reaching the main drain in EllicOtt street,
or, if he did not, he must have experienced
some terrible sensation in forcing his pass
age through. 70 jGii Vi HEiTeIUuH l.1-.
~ He is described as being five feet eleven
inches in height and prOportionately stout,
and i6 would seem almost impossible for
such aperson to squeeze himself along the
narrow passage from the vault to the main
sewer; but if he did not succeedin accom-
plishing his object, what must have been
his horror to find himself in the passage
when perhaps he thoughtrt the small passage
terminated somewhere above the ground.
lie may have reached the large sewer, but
in that event his fate could only be a most
trightful death in the most dismal place to
be conceived of-the dark sewer of u large
city surrounded by myriads of rats which
he knew would soon feast upon his dead
body-Aperhaps would not even wait for
his death, but attack him while still alive.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-10-10
DEBILITY! DEBILITY!!
Resulting from any cause whatoyor.

u. r. = d.
ProstTStiGn Of the system induced by Severe
hxPosqiite, ever; or DISEASES 9f Camp
Ynnth will 6nH IL th;s 1ittn,s o. ni,rs r. III y "
dependent on bad LIQUORS for their Slmost mifasH.
lOns effects. D.. fi..g f.f..u '..iIr'I ab o. +. u.
:, This Bitters will cure tho most severe cases OF
Dyspepsia and diseases resulting from disorders Of
the Digestive Organs, and isthe only sure, certain
and safe remedy Tor Liver Goa plants. All are
more 0T less aeited during tine spring ami ia W tn
i0lpldity o. tnat important organ OF digestion, the
tr Lnis nltCers, wltnout contalning any prepar-
at!on Of herouy, OF py pprsing acts powerfully on
@ snlS eMciles ~ 10 healthy snd lively actop
Su We " SpIe " the mhpiS ~ systepl
6ity and Iassitudei ''i' ~ pay ii'A iT'''' '' ~ ~
H0Ohand's German Biuers will cure every case
y ShIonlc 9t ,neEFOqS Depllty, nlseAseS q inc
~ Hnluneys, ana diseases arising from Dlsordered
s65mbsSn: 6b.srn. tho foow;r, n,o,,, rosa,,,nu Soon,
,.Jr ,SDseune " Wy ~ ioEwins sSinptos r9Suns i!ou
p,es Wy Gd
~ c ~ n VI D'y IT, ~ ~ VIZ @ i19u IN; l hetg ~
FSoS S ED.s. Ig 0r WgSi tb LOT
Tr "a ie th 81 our
Stomach, Swimming of the Head. Hurried and
Difficult Breathing, Fluttering at the Heart Chok-
ing or Sufocating Sensations when in lying POST
ure. Dimness of Vision; Dots or Webs before the
sight, Fever and Dull Pain in the Hssd.i Deficiency
lelAOWliess Ol lne pain '.NHS.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-10-10
.CDbl) :sStatssjtitI1al1r.,
Irhe Natural History OF TsrI,Ies.

II - ,iI'-S- - " = = -. -.
~ We have been favored with natural his
Itorfes of man, Of birds and beasts Of the
Iworld, but no one has yet essayed the history
of that Indispensable creature, the bride.
We propose IN this article to attempt to
show how the vacuum caused by the short
cOlnings of authors may be Supplied by
some enterprisi1g Bohemian. 'l
n A bride Is the culhlination of 4 mothers
iAnxtety and the commencemeht of q hhs-
fband's serious Reflections, A mother looks
upon. her daughter arrayed as bride, as on
an arrow shot from her husbahd's quivef
at that butt Of female archery man and, if
| the arrow has made q fair hit, is prone to
chuekle over the shots Ss showing forth her
superior Inatronal Skill If, on the con-
\ trhry, the success is doubtful, then the
mother, like a bad archer, blames the ar
brow, the luck, anything, Indeed, but her
own bad mahagement., ri. 1919. ,,,,
i Brides are divided intonumerous classes.
I For example: sentimental brides who
marry for love !; speculative brides, who
imarry for money; anxious brides, who
marry for the sake Of being married; ac-
commodatipg brides, who marry because
their lovers asked them to marry; nnre-
ssting brides, who marry because their
friends desire them to marry; inquisitive
! brides, who marry for curiosity, and in
| Nallu DIluSS WIZ marry W IeSJOIe luelI
health; i;.o, a.. ,,,.,,,
Sentimental brides are the most numer-.
'Ous, but not the most happy Of the orange
wreathed tribe. They are generally young,
creatures. who reyel in poetlcal dreams
conn ected with the Wearer OF love OF a,
| mustache' orthe9 possserSsor OF handsome
nose, or expressive eyes, or an animated
doll, VINO can make pretty llttle speeches,
graceful BOWS, or sing pretty little song.
she takes great pride unto herself because
she married .CharlIe Tor his own deirselt,
ana not ior ms surrouhaIilSs-- aware
that man position In soclety,Dls friends
ana even ms wealth. or poverty Is as much
| "a part OF hlmSeit total as Cne curl 0i ms
hair tfe song ne sings, the sCrut ne aIiects'
or even ms educcFtTon. she Se4erally flnds,
When tne song Is less Drllllantly sung, the
mustache requires ChrlStadora, the Head a
wig, ana the poetlcal speeches are turned
into matter-0i-1acC imperatlves, that the
VarnlSh Is r9Dned on, inc Sloss removed,
anu NJ, Charlle Is no! the man ne used 10 De'
| me money pride mas MADE herseIi an
article OF mere nandlse, ana Is 20 De valued
ACCORDING 70 tne price she ootalns !or herI
sell. ohe Del0ngs 10 every condlCion OF
society," from ler VINO marrles ior social
Posltiion, Borses ana carriages 9lainonGs'
houses, ana oank account 10 Ihe work
glfi WHO msrIles ne,r0oal nome, ana the
PrNiiegeoi ohly iial-sCarVlhS Oh t, hei nus
1l Oauu Petty NGehlyl P,CCalce' puc Spuer-
| ooId bareoif +o6 nbnyr 01T ~ 7 10 II
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-10-10
An INTERESTING IN ID 4 QUESTION. yJI; I'd n


wv IlnOst susceptible to attacks from Cholera? N
: Evidently those EleGted with any disease Of the
stomach, liver or any of the organs appertaiping to
digestion. This ciassl0f PERSONS Undoubtedly will
benOro liable 10 contract this disease than those
possessed Of strong and healthy digestive organs.l
N The question then naturally arises, ow shall we
restore and keep these organs in q healthy and pOr
mal 6ohditiOhf We answer, by attention to dict,
avoiding al undue excitenent using moderate Ok
ip what form presented, and BY the use, according
TO directions. Of that great strengthening tonic,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-10-10
HO0FLAgB'S GERMAN E'.a.BlTFERS,

Prepared by,Dr. a. NJ. JACKSON, lPbipdelphis,
This Bitters is,a mpound Of anid extracts, Tho
roots and herbs from which IL Is made are gathered
inGernianyy and their Virtnes, in the form Of
tracts KtrActed byone Of the most scientific chem-
ists and pbarnaceutists this country affords. IT is
not a. liqdor Preparation in any senseo Of The word
contains rowhislsy. 1iK or any other intoxicating
ingredients. and can be freely used in families swith
out any fear Orrsk OF those using tho
disease br vice Of intemperance. Wewsb this fact
distinctly understood, as many are apt to c0nfOund
this Btters with the manv others before the public
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-30
COIning to the PoIn1.

A good story is told of a Methodist
preacher-and the story is true to the letter
-who lived almost forty years ago. He
was batchelor and we could write his real;
name, but prefer to callhim Smith. He re-
sisted many persuasions to marry. which
his friends were constantly making, until
he had reached a tolerably advanced age
and he himself began to feel the need of or
at least, to have new ideas of the comfort I
of being nursed by woman's gentle care. I
Shortly after entering one Of his circuits, q
maiden lady, also of ripe years, was strong
ly recommended to him, and bis friends
again urged that he had better get married, :
representing that the old lady named would
probably not refuse him, Notwithstanding
his repnted eccentricities. ,
"Do you thing thoY" responded the DOM
inie, for he very perceptlbly lisped; '.then
I'll goand thee her.m 4Al 50 g1iat ia u08sgT
He was man of his word. He rang at
the door-bell and was answered by the SER
Vant-maid. Z. .53i'i
I.Ith NTH p within ~ bfiskly but
calmly asked the lover. 'Iple i asDahF45
"Yes, sir. Will you walk in?n sya.8sa
mo, thank you. Be kind enough TO
thay to NTH p that / wish TO thpeak
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-30
A ReaI Tragedy.

On Tuesday night, at the theater, while
Miss Heron was narrowing up the feelings
of the audience with the fictitious griefs
of "Medea," real tragedy was being enact
ed in the parquette. A young, beautiful
aud accomplished lady, who resides on
Tennessee street, in company with male
friend, was observed to take a vial from
her pocket, and hastily swallow its con-
tents. Noticing something strange and
wild in her manner, the young man asked
her what it was she had taken, when she
replied that it was only little cough mix
ture. In short time, however, she became
deadly i'll, and was taken home, where she
confessed that she had taken poison--a
mixture of oxalic acid and opium. DR.,
Carter and two other physicians were call
ed in, and everything possible was done
for her relief. At last accounts it was
thought she would recover. The affair,
so far as we can learn, is enveloped in mys-
terry, no cause being assigned for the rash
t.-IndiandpOlis Herald.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-30
The COOIie Trade.

The London and China Telegraph Of the 4th
inst. says:
''Ofth thirty ships now lying at anchor
in the harbor of Macao, sixteen are charter
ed for Havana with slaves. All these ves-
sells will, as is the custom, ship certain
number of coolies in excess of their con-
tract, in order to have the means ofsupply-
ing the places of those who may die on the
voyage. 1t is curious that no one has, as
yet, found out why so many of the coolies
lose their sight on the voyage. Out of a
cargo OF 500, forty WILDE completely blind
before they arrive at their destination, and
as, according to the terms OF the charter
party, the barracoon owner will only pay
for and receive those that arrive in posses
sion of their eyesight, the unfortunate blind
arc probably cast into the sea or landed up
on some desert island, for the government
will not permit any Chinaman tt, live in
Havana unless ne belongs to masler.n
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-30
speech Of Hon. william AIIen.

We need not ask our readers to read the
speech of this eminent statesman, which
we publish in our paper to-day, as we know
we could print nothing that would be more
acceptable to them. 1t is one of the most
instructive speeches we ever read, and gives
the broad and national views by which the
great statesmen of this country were gov
erned in the good old Democratic days of
the Republic. 1t is copied from the ONO
STATESMAN, for which It was reported
Western Standard.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-30
Corn SiruD.

1t may be two years since we announced
that German chemist in Buffalo claimed
to have disco gered process whereby the
Starch of Indian Corn might be readily
transmitted into Sugar, whereof it has long
been known as the chemical equivalent.
His patent was bought soon atterward, by
u company in this city, who have since
been experimenting with it, under tile dl-
rectiOn of Mr.. A. f. .Ockershausen, the emil
nent and lifelong Sugar refiner, IL Rose
street.
We looked in there few days since, and
CLEANED the following facts:
l. No marketable Sugar has yet been
made under this patent. That which alone
has been produced in any quantity IS what
is know as Grape Sugar-differing In the
form of its particles from Cane Sugar, and
not convertible into the latter by any
known process, nor acceptable as substl-
tute therefor.
2. Sirup, Of a very fair quality, is made
OF Corn under this patent, and may be to
any extent. We do not consider it so in
tensely sweet us Cane or Maple Sirup OF
equal density, but we could detect no alloy
or Other fault in it. We should judge that
100 gallons of Corn Sirup are about equal
to Is of equally thick Cane Sirup. the col.
or OF the two does not materially differ.
3. Inc SGarCn OF the COrn Is SepdIdCeu
for Sirup precisely as it is for the produc-
ton of the edible Corn Starch of commerce.
Beyond that point, we did not observe
the process; but presume the trrnsmutation
of Starch into Sugar is akin to that where
by Alcohol is obtained from Grain.
4. Mr.. 0ckershausen says that bushel
of Corn yields three gallons of Sirup, worth
70 cents per gallon. The residuum (Glut-
en-, Bran, &c. sells at 20 cents per bushel
for feed.
This is all ofconsequence we learned on
Or visit that we have not since forgotten.
No: in single flask of the Sirup shown us
there was an unmistakable and quite consid-
cradle deposit of crystals Of ofSugar-reat Su-
gar--in the bottom; but how caused We
did not learn; aud we understand that the
company no more than we understand why
this particular flask crystallized, while
others did not.
How far the company consider their in
veutiOn or process success, and whether
they still hope to pro luce uneXceptionable
Sugar from Corn, we did not inquire; but
we believe they are satisfied tnat Sirup
from Corn is fixed fact, and one of decid-
ed impOrtance.--NeW York Tribune.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-30
Hon. Alien q. THURMAN.

In the election for United States Senator
last Thursday, the Democratic members OF
the Ohio Legislature cast their vote in a
body for Hon. Allen G.. Thurman, for
that office. OF course being in a hopeless
minority they could neither elect Mr.. T., or
prevent the election of John Sherman, but
the Democratic members bestowed their
vote on man eminently worthy to receive
it, and who, with his distinguished abilities
and noble patriotism, has honored the par
ty not less than he was hODored by the
unanimous vote of the Democratic delega-
tion for an Office for which none is better
qualified than Mr.. Thurman. Mr.. Thur
man is one of natures noblemen, an accom-
plished gentleman and an honest Democrat.
-M1riOO Mirror.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-30
The Palestine Exploration.

A report has been received in England
from Captain Wilson, chief of the first eX-
pedition of the Palestine Exploration
Fund, dated Damascus, December 20, from
which it appears that the party arrived at
Beyrout at the end of November, and left
for Damascus on the 10Th of December
Astronomical observations have been OBJ
tanned fixing the position of Beyrout,
M,jdel Anjar, Baalbek, Surghaya, Suk
Wady Blrada, Damascus, Tell Salhiyeh and
Harran l-Awamid, and the lakes east Of
Damascus were in course of exploration.
Plans with detliled drawings and photo
graphs have been made of the old temple
at DER ell Kalah (near Beyrout), the tem-
pie at Mejdel-Anjar, the old city of Chaleis,
small Greek church at Mast, the basilica
OF Theodosius at Baalbek lin the great
quadrangle abutting on the western end of
the great Temple, the back OF the apis rest
ing on the steps, the Temple ut Am-FUeh
and the Roman gate at Damascus--Bao
Shurky.
The exploration of the Assyrian mound
at Tell Salhiyeh, near Damascus, had been
commenced, and plan of the great mosque
at Damascus, with photographs of details,
was in course of of execution. Photo
graphs of a large size had been taken OF
various objects of interest along the road
| between Beyrout and Damascus; some OF
these for the first time. At Tell Salhiyeh
and Harran el-Awamid Inscriptions had
been found apparently not hitherto known
The expense of travelling appears to have
risen very greatly in Syria, owing to the
locust plague of the summer, and the MUIR
rain, which swept off the cattle in the
spring, and which is still raging violently
in the north of Palestine.
The exact route to be taken by the party
south OF Damascus will naturally depend
somewhat on circumstances, but it is in
tended and hoped that it will include the
following places: Banias Kedes, Tell
Hum and Khan Minyeh (Capernaum)
Beisan, Zerin (JazreeD, Nablus and Mount
Gerizim, Sebastiyeh (Samaria), Tibueh
Beitn, and that explorations to good pur-
pose may be omplished at each of these
before the setting in of summer, in Apri
or May, obliges the expedition to return
About three thousand pounds has beer
raised for the purposes of the expedition
but the committee to whom Mr.. Grove il
the secretary, earnestly appeal to thosC
who sympathize with them i'll their object
| fnr mnupV
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-30
sDeech of Hon. Wm. AIIen.

Our readers will find on the first page of
to-day's paper, the able speech Of Hon.
VIM. Allen, who for many years represent
ed the Democracy of Ohio in Congress.
They should not fail to read it.
"Old Bill" has yet the vigor and elo-
quence Of his younger days. Our readers,
however, will be surprised to learn that
"Old Bill" as he has been called for years,
is only about sixty years of age-young
enough to be good candidate for Pres
ident. Speaking of the Presidency in 1868,
we think Ohio should have the candidate,
We would have no objections to voting for
Allen, Rufus p. Ranny, or Geo. II. Pen
dleton. The Buckeye State must not be
modest when she has men who can fill the
bill.-Seneca Advertiser.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-30
what New York City Pays.

The internal revenue tax in this cry
yielded, during the year 1860, S37, 7,156,4ll.I
This is nearly forty dollars per head for
every man, woman and child in the city.
This does not include the sums received
from the sale of stamps, which will prob
ably amount to Ten millions more, nor the
returns from the tax on bank and insur-
ance stock, sc.
We leave everybody to make his own
comment on these tigures.-NeU York
EUeRiRg Post. r,... ...rer
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-30
Hon. A. G. Thurman.

1t is said that the Democratic members of
the Legislature intend to cast their votes for
position can be found, and they will
honor themselves and their constituents by
so doing. The regret is that the Democra-
cy eannotm muster strength sufficient to elect
him.-BTydn Democrat. .l8.. g, 4, tF.s,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-06-08
Domestic Nems.
NEW York. June

New York, June /.
A morning paper has intelligence Of sim
gular and trighttul tragedy in Orange County,
New York. 2lS persons have been gradually
poisoned by the use Of -four ia which white
lead had been carelessly mixed when being
ground at the grist mill.
New York, June 4.
IL is said that the British Minister has de-
manded the surrender from our Government
OF the captured Fenians. 1t is not probable
that the request will be complied with
Chas. O'Conner had an interview with the
President concerning the trial Of jeff Davis.
He says they are ready to proceed with the
trial, and II the government is not ready they
ask the release Of Davis on parole with such
security as government may ask. They offer
bail from Sl00, 900 to $l0000.00O.
Twelve deaths ftom cholera occurred at
Quarantine yesterday, The health officers re-
port the weather lad for the cholera patients.
The mortality is alarming. Some of the pa
tents die five hours after the symptoms show
themselves. 100 cares are now in the hos
ptal ship. New YoRK. June 6.
No gold report. 6s of 81, $l.O9 7.8.
1905 100; 5 2o's 1902 l-s. 10 40's, 95 Sd.
July coupons, SLAB IL
THx NEw FIVE CENT CoGs.--The new
FIVE cent coin which the Secretary OF the
Treasury has adopted is thus described
Obverse--The Union shield resting on
tied arrows, denoting peace a wreath Of lau-
rel GROWING the shield, and above, in eire,
lar form, the motto In God we trust Re-
ssrse--A figure five in the centre, enoiroled
in thirteen stars set In rays, with the words,
United States of America above, and tho
word Cents below"