Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-01

Good wood Is selling from $o.9o toso'oo PEI
cord. ~ n u s .s & seEs9i
n Our friend Sam. Thompson and his
bride returned from their wedding trip or
Thursday night. And all the people say
s.here's luck" s. 80 :, ,s-.ss
BRokE Hrs ARM-Robert Lennox on
yesterday afternoon at the confectionery
store of Stewart & Co. had his arm broken
ABUSING Hrs FAMILY.-A warrant was
Issued by Squire Meeker, on yesterday, for
the arrest of William Elsey, of Hilliard, on
a charge of abusing his family.
A RAID ON THE CYPRIANs.-A raid was
made on Madame Moore's establishment
yesterday afternoon, and all the inmates
were captured. The calaboose presented a
lively appearance last night.
SETTLED At LAsT.-After two weeks Of
the most Singular weather, Yesterday open
ed bright, clear and beautiful, and gave
promise that the elements had settled their
dispute at last, and that we should, have
clear weather for short time at all events.
The day was delightful. g
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MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING THE
PAsr MoNrH.-The matrimonial market
during the month of january has not been
very active. If we may Judge by the num-
Der d licenses Issued. For the month end
ing Yesterday but 49licenses were issued,
against 80 in January.1S67, and So in the
same month Of the yearas 1865 and slS66.
More attention must be payed to this line
Of business, young folks. ~ = szoa.isisa
aePRiSTER's INK.-The success of a great
many men is owing to the liberal use of
printer's ink. No kind of ink ever. mar
ufactured approaches it. Though black at
first, it often changes to magnificent gold
en- hue. 1t is ali ink the people are fond of
witnessing, and no ornament about the
city Is read with more avidity and satisfac-
ton. A great invention is primers ink.
ARRryED IN GooD oRDER.-Charley
Wagner, on yesterday, received a letter
from Mr.. VIM. Dodge, of London, Eng
land, announcing the receipt, in good or
der, of box containing ham of venison,
Z coon, lot buffalo meats, prairie chickens
aud quails, sent by Robert E.sNeil, E e., OF
this city. The London gentleman pro-
nounces the game delicious. ~ ~
A TERRIRLE AccID7 ENT--On Thursday
afternooa carpenter named E. NJ Run
yon, No. 3S4 East Long street. who was
engaged at work on the new Episcopalian
Church, corner of b Dad and Third streets,
fslltrom scafolding. striking on apro-
jecting timber, completely emasculating
him. Weheard last night that the unfor-
tunate man was bleeding terribly and was
not expected to recover. -
OK DIGNIrY.-Digulty is, dreadful when
4 stands on-dignity. Your lady who
prides sherseif on her great dignity is gen-
orally nothing but chaff and shell-there is
NO heart, conscience or real womanliness
about her. Your gentleman who does tn g
same thing is q. big old muff- creature OF
bulk without substance, of pretence with
out basis Dignity is well enough as q
grace and accomplishment, but when men
and women petrify into it, it is worse than
no dignity at all. ss s'isat ~;
seTHrer CAPTURED.-A young man named
George King was arrested on yesterday on
Q warrant issue by Esquire Meeker, charg-
Ing him with stealing, on Wednesday last,
from the residence of VIM. Stottsbury, on
Fourth street, near North Public lane, six
sheets, two pillow slips, one vest, pair
of pants, pocket book and ten dollars in
money. The examination resulted in
Kings being bound over in the sum of $780,
and in default went to Jail. 9F
TRANSFERRED SATURDAY.-The follow.
ing transfers of real estate were left at the
Recorders office yesterday:
Ezekiel Compton and wife to George
Shanks,, Jan. Both, 421a acres of land in
Jefferson township, for S1.640.l s.ss,i...e
william D. Evans, administrator, to
Lewis d. Evans, Nov. 10th, 1867, lot No
8 In CaldwelPs second addition to the city
of Columbus, for $4,000. sasns
Lewis D. Evans to John c. Jones, Jan
3lst, lot No. 9 of Thomas Caldwell's second
addition to- the city of Columbus, fol
$500 So = = . - :, = = 80 = - :. :
MISS ETA SoULE, THE TEMPERANCE
NokNING STAR.IBya q voteof the Members
of the House of Representatives, the 'uss
Of the Hall of the House was given to thit
young lady to lecture upon the subject o
Temperance, on this Saturday evening
at half past seven O'Clock. Accordingly q
meeting will be held in the Hall of Repre-
sentatiyes this evening. aud Miss Eta vii
deliver an original address (of her owl
composition), and also will give severa
recitations from her extensive repertoire.
Arrested FOR STEALING.-A negro wo'
man who has just arrived in this neighbor'
hood from Kentucky, was arrested las
night by officer Hughes for stealing rol
OF broadcloth, silk dress and calico dres:
from the house of Mr.. johnson. on 1Thirt
street. between Spring and North streets
On being arrested she confessed the steal
ing, and the goods were recovered. They
are valued at about $40. The woman viii
have an examination before the Mayo
this morning: =. 80
THE Posr OEFIcE.-There is agreat dea
OF dissatisfaction at the change lately mad
1, the postoface in this city. People CLAIM
that they baveto walk too far; that it take
too long to go for letter, althought it
on record that lady went to the posloffic
all the way on foot, and got back the sam
day. A friend, curious In such matters
has made the following estimate: The dis