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Year: 1860

Further to regulate the practice Of the


Supreme and District Courts in this
State.


SECTION l. Belt enacted BY the Gener.
ol AssemJiy of tie State Of Ohio, That
all cases of informations in the nature of quo
warranto, which are or may be pending In the Su.
preme District Courts of this State SHALL on the
motion of the Attorney General or Prosecuting
Attorney having charge Of the same, have prece.
dence over the civil business on the docket of said
courts respectively, and 1t shall be the duty of said
courts to REQUIRE on motn ofthe officers oforesaid
as speedy trial of the merits of such information
may be consistent with the rights of the parties
thereto.


SEC. 9. That in all cases where proceedings
or may be pending in any of the courts of this
State having Jurisdiction over the same in the ma
ture of Il quo warranto against any banking cor
poration, whether instituted by the Attorney Gen.
eral by the Prosecuting Attorney under the pro-
visions of the laws of this State, any stockhodcr or
stockholders owning together not less than one
fourth of the capital stock of such company actual
" paid in, or entitled 10 the beneficial interest
therein, may file in the court in which such pro-
ceeding may be pending petition to enjoin the
directors OF such corporation from making any dis
position on the assets of such corporation which
shall be preiudcal to the interests Of such stock
boders, or which shall be inconsistent with their
duties as directors of such corporation, and said
court, or any Judge thereof In vacation, upon be-
ing satisfied that the directors in office of such cor
poration have been violating, are about to vio-
late any of the franchises thereof, may require
them to give security the stockholders thereof,
to the satisfaction OF said court or judge, for the
proper discharge of their duties and for the proper
management and security of the assets of such
corporation under their control, ard the said court
or Judge shall have the power to enjon such dircc-
tors and the officers of such bank from paying out
or issuing the notes of circulation of such bank,
and from incurring any additional liabilities except
for the payment Of the necessary services of the
officers and employees OF such banking company,
the amount of which while such proceedings are
pending, shall be under the control ofsad court;


SIC. 3. That such court or Judge shall also
have the power, on petition of any stockholder or
stockholders owning not less than one-fourth of
the capital stock as such banking company actual
ly paid up or of the beneficial interests therein, to
enoin thr directors and officers thereof from Dor.
rowing or issuing either directly or indirectly, any
of the money or assets of such bank for their own
individual benefit while such proceedings may be
pending
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
ROBERT @. KIRK,
President OF the Senate.


Passed March 81, 1860.
Year: 1860

70 prevent collisions on railroads within


the State of Ohio.


SECTION /, BE il enacted By tie Gener-
al assembly Of The Stale of Ohio, That
whenever the tracks of two railroads in the
State OF Ohio cross each other at a common
grade, the crossings shall be made, kept up,
and watchmen maintained at the joint ex-
pense of tho companies owning said tracks,
and all trains OF engines passing over said
tracks shall come TO n full stop moi nearer
than two hundred feet nor further than eight
hundred feet from said crossing, and shall
not cross until signalled SO to do by the
watchman, nor until the way is clear; and
when two passenger or freight trains come up
at the same time, the tram on the road first
built shall have precedence; provided, they
are both main tracks over which passenge
and freights on said roads are transported;
but If only one is such main track and the
other is side or depot track, then the train
on the main track shall take precedence; but
il one of said trains is a passenger and the
other "A freight train, then the former shall
take precedence. Regular trains on time
shall take precedence over trains Of the
Year: 1860

The Memphis Appeal whines most piticusly
over the defeat of its late friend Douglas, in
the following extract


"The antagonism of feeling in the convention
seems to have proven an ''irrepressible con-
flict'' between the different sections of the
party, and has thus resulted in two separate
nominations, which must be deeply regretted
by every loyal Democrat, as well as by every
patriot, in view OF the fact, that this result
will inevitably divide and scatter the strength
of the only party which has hitherto shown
the capacity to defeat the great revolutionary
party--the Black Republicans. Under such
circumstances we can, scarcely see how the
election of Lincoln can be avoided, although
we hope for the best, and it is the duty of
every patriot to put forth his best energies to
prevent such a calamity. Every patriot of
the South must be depressed with gloomy
and solemn thoughts in view of such a pro-
spect How can it lie averted We trust in
God that it may yet be avoided by the wise
and moderate councils of those Democrats
who place higher estimate upon the good of
the country than upon the mere success of
any fact on in the party or the sanction Of any
set of dogmas or distractions. If the Demo
cratic party, divided as it is, cannot prevent
the election of the Black Republican candidate
for president, what other party can There
fore, it becomes our duty to throw our sup
port and vote to that ticket which is most ma
tonal in its character, and carries with it the
best promise of success"


1t is evident that the Appeal has not made
up its mind whether to support Douglas or the
candidate of the conservation Democracy.
Year: 1860

MYsTERIoUs.-In cleaning out the old well
near the "Texas" at Cooper's Well, in this
county few days since, the bones of some
victim of foul play were discovered with
rock attacked to them by a rope. 1t is rea-
sonable to suppose that it is the result of
midnight revelries and that the perpetrators
of the foul deed adopted this method of con-
cealing the body, as the well was not used
Some one may confess the crime when the
CHASTITY parsonage bearing the scythe on the
pale horse visits him, or perchance, when he
IS about to satisfy the demands of justice on
the sallows for some other crime.
Year: 1860

INDIANS IN THE BRITIsH RANKs.-It is sta
ted in Canadian paper that at dinner given
by the Chief of the Six Nations in honor Of
the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Of
Great Britain, that number of Indians of
the Six Nations had enlisted into the Tooth or
Royal Canadian Regiment, and were acquit-
ting themselves as regular soldiers with
much credit. This is probably the first in
stance Of North American Indians appearing
in the ranks of the British army as regular
soldiers.
Year: 1860

Our friends will greatly oblige MS by for


warding TO this Office correct statements Of the
votes at the various election precincts in this
State as soon as the polls are closed on Tuesday
Year: 1860

Remember that Stephen a. Douglas is
bolter from the party, is bogus Democrat,
who is attempting under the name Of Dcmoc
racy TO deceive you and lead you from the old
party Of your fathers.
Year: 1860

Take hold Of my hand,' says the little
one when she reaches a slippery place, or
when something frightens her. With the
fingers casped tightly around the parents
hand, she steps cheerfully and bravely
long, clinging little closer when the way il
crowded or difficult, and happy in the beau
tiful strength of childish faith. "Take hald
OF nay hand says the young convert, trem.
bling with the eagerncss OF his love. Full
well be knows if he rely on an any strength
of his own he will stumble and fall but / {
the Master reach forth his hand; lie may
walk with unwearied foot, even on the crest.
ware. The waters of strife or of sorrow
shall not overwhelm him if he but keen fast
hold of the Saviour.


"Take hold of my hand,' fi,lters the moth
er, feeling that she is all 10 weak for the
great responsibilities that throng in her path,
Where shall she learn the greatness Of the
mission-the importance Of the field that
has been assigned to her? And learning it,
how shall she faiHll il if she have not the
sustaining, constant presence Of One who
loves His people ?


Take hold of my hand" whispers the
aged one, tottering on through the shadows
and SHOWS Of many years. AS the lights Of
earth grow dim in the distance, and the
darkening eye looks forward to see il it can
discover The first glimmer of the heavenly
home. the weary pilgrim cries out, even as
the child beside its naossser, for the Saviour's
hand.


o, Jesusl Friend and elder Brother,
when the night cometh when the feet are
weary when the eyes are dim, stake hold of
my hand Christian htelAgencer.
Year: 1860

Sheridan beautifully said; Women
govern us, let US render them perfect; the
more they are enlightened, so much more
shall we be. On the cultivation Of the mind
OF women depends the wisdom Of men 1t
is by women that Nature waits on the hearts
Of men,
Year: 1860

IT is said that events and circumstances re-
volve, and that the present is but a reflex of the
past If it is so, we should like to know the eX
act period of time in the past which corresponds
with the cog in the wheel which we have reached
Why wouldn't comparative chronology furni,l
an interesting study for some genius On thu
principle that like causes produce like events, tb
future might be unveiled, and the power of tb,
seer and prophet return in these modern times


In antiquity arts, science and learning as wei
as commerce and political economy, revolved il
such small circle that the light of the times
and close observation of men and things wa
sufficient to project in the mind conclusion o
what was to be. But in our day Of practical
business men, and age of invention and scientific
development, when the accumulated questions OF
right and equity have so mixed the economy of
all political divisions that lifetime is necessa-
ry to unravcl their p-etensions when commerce
has stretched her arms over a spheric world in
stead of limited area, we must be content with
deductions dram from acts now traspring, or
which have lately occurred. Even then the wis
est can only venture a conjecture.


The present year may witness such changes in
Europe as will mark her future with new politi-
cal and social relations 1t is within the range
of possibility that Italy will be convuIsed, and
struggle for freedom Spain and France ally
themselves and extend their borders into Africa
that France and Russia may unite against Eng
land and the German Powers that in the gen
,,,I e4or,ro1a T,r-ov r,o,- Lo rIucl,ad aud in
fact that all Europe will be terribly agitated.


On this continent, Mexico may be absorbed by
our Government, aud "a wholesome and endcarng
constitutional government at last spread over
that sadly msgoverned country the choice
Of a new ShieI Magistrate for our Confedcracy
may forever hide the vexed question of the day
and our country, with her borders at peace, shall
sit as umpire in the quarrel of nations and reap
rich harvest from productive industry


Science and the arts, suppressed by war
elsewhere, may rise on our continent, and shine
brighter than ever in this worlds history. Alr-
ca and the nations descended from no Carthage
nian will have their last struggle with the de-
scendants of Rome, and be forevermore at peace.
Arts and civilization. induced by commerce, will
at last assert their majesty in that benghted
county, and the Z" cradle of science" may yet be
visited by its tenant in ripper years. All these
are within tue range Of possibility. and we GER
tainy stand at point Of time big with great
events. The issue no man can tell. Let us hope
it will be altogether favorable to the genius of
progress and liberty which seems to be penciling
out the destiny of nations.
Year: 1860

MYSTERIOUS CoPPERrLATE-A correspondent
OF the Marysyille Democrat says there is noun.
tain at the upper end of Napa Valley, the apex
Of which contains piece Of copperplate on
which, in unknown characters, is an elaborate
inscription
Year: 1860

The above list Of officers was unanimously rati-
fed and the gentlemen named then took their seats
on the stage as officers of the meeting.


Speech OF MR.. CLAIBORNE.


The Hon. w. C. G.. Claiborne, the President, upon
taking the chair, (Which he did amid great cheer
ing,) made a brief but vigorous speech. All par
ties he sad had met spontaneously, to refute what
had been said, that New Orleans was Southern
city with Northern heart. He looked upon it as
d most auapicous occasion. lie passed briefly
over the points Of the great issue now before the
people, and concluded by hoping that at all future
meetings of the Association the proceedings would
be conducted with the moderation, but frmness,
becoming the issue in consideration.


SPEECH OF Mr.. soNFoRo.


?. Z. Benford, ESD, the able and well-known
lawyer Of this city, next appeared in response to
loud calls. He made a lengthy and powerful
speech. @


He said he believed that neither he, nor any one
within hearing of his voice, had ever been called
upon to consider SO grave question as the one
now before the Southern people.


He spoke of the overwhelming election of a
Black Republican President by the people of the
North. What does this election mean? 1t means
that the Government OF the country is To go into
the hands of those whose object it is to reduce the
South to submission and deprive her Of her dearest
rights What is it we should do in the face of this
great evenly We must take immediate steps to
preserve our safety, honor and independence.


When, seventy years or more ago, the Gonstitu-
ton of the United States was formed, we know
that the Southern States would have rejected it,
had it not been for the stipulation regarding
slavery. But the statesmen of those days could
not sec as well as some of the statesmen now-a-
days. They could not see that the negro was the
equal Of the white man.


The speaker dwelt upon the provisions Of the
Federal compact and then wanted to know how
that compact had been kept He alluded to the
numerous violations of it by the North, and added
that a compact broken in one respect is broken in
all respects and that, being broken in one respect
it justifes the South in taking the EXTREMIST mea
sures for redress.


This hostility of the North, if not met ant
checked, will only derive intensity from time. |
is not alone in the political arena that Abolitonisn
Year: 1860

Since have succeeded to the sole
management of the above popular
| House, it has been my constant aim to
make it a place of agreeable resort
Tor the business classes and visitors
generally. No pains or expense have
been spared to place my establish
ment on q footing that will bear favor
able comparison with the most fash
ionable and best regulated saloons in
the Southwest. How far have been
successful in my efforts to please all,
can be best attested by the recent
handsome improvements the munili-
cent patronage | have received has
enabled me to perfect, and for which
| return grateful acknowledgements
to one and all.


Having secured the services of
Messrs. DowNER and lIlNsoN, both
clever, popular and experienced men
at the business, think | risk nothing
in saying that the public will in flu
ture, as heretofore, find the Nebraska
conducted on q plan such as to chal-
lenge admiration and command u CON
tinuance of that generous support
hitherto extended by an apprcciating
community


The fattering success that has
crowned my efforts Of late, has deter
mined me to increase the "arca of my
usefulness" and | take pleasure in in
forming the public that | shall, as soon
as can perfect few preliminary ar
rangcments, open a RESTAURANT
on a scale that will do credit to Mon
roe. A good RESTAURANT is an essen
tlal adjunct to q public saloon such
as the Nebraska, and the choice things
that will abound in the various APP
pointments of the one, will find coun-
terpart in the othsr.


The want Of a public Eating Saloon
has long been felt here, and the grow
ing Importance Of Monroe, added to
the now fixed fact, that we are soon
to have the Railroad completed to this
point, imperatively demands that
something should be done to meet the
wants of the hundreds and thousands
that will be thrown in our midst; and
it would be mcrtifying indeed to have
it cast up to us by criticising strang-
crs that the boasted capital Of North
Louisiana cannot so much as afford q
coup of warm coffee" or dish of
"ham and eggs" to the weary and
hungry traveller. This must not be;
and as far as my humble abilities will
permit, | am determined to contribute
my share towards sustaining the rep
utation of the town, by providing
suitable means of comfort to those
who may visit us.


Again do return thanks for the
kind encouragement | have received,
which has enabled me to reiit and en-
bcllish the Nebraska in its present
sumptuous style; and to the fine .iudg-
mcnt, taste and skill of Mcssrs Lister
& Lanigan-two as experienced work
men as ever welded paint brush
am I indebted for the handsome city
like appearance and imposing mcin of
the building. ORSBUN JONES.


MONROE, Feb. Cd, 1860. [lyl
Year: 1860

H-We are under renewed obligations to the gentlemanly Postmaster in connection with John H. Smith for the gift of a full bottle of black ink, with box of excellent Black Repub- lican Pens The gift coming so soon after elec- ton is doubly appreciated, and, we assure them, will be used in our happiest manner to advance the triumphant cause
Year: 1860

The Douglas men at the North with
free soil proclivities, may learn a valuable
lesson just now from the course of large
number Of the supporters Of Douglas at
the South. The result of the recent elec-
tions in the Free States having convinced
the latter that Douglas stands no chance
whatever Of an election, and that the
contest is narrowed down to Lincoln and
the candidates of the Secession Dsmocra-
cy, thousands Of them are coming out
openly for Breckinridge. In some of the
Slaveholding States even the Douglas
candidates for Electors are Withdrawing
their names, and urging their friends to
vote for Breckenridge and Lane. Says
the Memphis Aoalanche Of the 10Th inst.


ave publish, this morning, the very
able and powerful letter which Mr.. Brit
ton, late Douglas elector, addresses to the
Democracy of Tennessee. 1t is worthy
Of an attentive perusal. Douglas was his
first choice, and is still his preference,
but seeing that he has ne strength, he is
determined for the future to support,
with all his heart, John G. Breckenridge,
and calls upon the Democracy of Tenes-
see to do the same thing. Since it is
fact, which nobody denies, that Douglas
has not the most remote possibility of
carrying Tennessee, no Democrat can
vote for him unless he is desirous Of see.
ing the State transferred to the Know
Nothings. In less than three weeks the
battle will be fought and ended, and then
whoever is not with the Breckenridge
Democracy in Tennessee will be against
it for the future


This is the kind Of talk now being ad-
dressed to Douglas men all over the
Southern States. Are the Douglas men
At the North, who have heretofore sup
ported Mr.. Douglas because they have
believed his policy favored Freedom more
than Slavery, less wise than their pro-
Slavery brethren Of the South? While
the latter are determined to make their
votes tell in favor Of Slavery, will the for
mer, by throwing their votes away upon
Douglas, aid them in their endeavor =
As either Lincoln or Breckinridge or old
Jo Lane will be the next President, why
should not the free soil Douglas men have
direct voice in saying which OF them 1t
shall be Press and Tribune.
Year: 1860

The glowing tint Of Tropic eve,
Burn II her radiant cheek,


Aad ~ know thst her voice 10 rich and low,
Though We never have head her speak;
So fall are those gracious eyes Of light
Thss the blissful food runs s'er


And wherever her tranquil pathway tends
A glory fits On before.


O!very grand are the city bellies
'Ofs brilliant and stately mien,


Az they walk the steps Of the languid dance,
And Airt in the pause between;
And bsnesth the bosghs Of the hoary oak,
When the minstrel fountains play,
think that the artless village girl
IL sweeter by far than they. H..
o! very grvnd are the city bellies.
But their hearts are worn away,
BY the keen.sdged werld, and their lives
have lost


The beauty and mirth Of May;
They move, where the sun and the starry dews
Reign not; they are naughty and bold,
And they do not shrink from the cursed mart
Where Faith is the slave Of Gold.
But the starry dews and the genial sun
Have gladdened her guileless youth;
And her brow is bright with the flush Of hope
Her soul with the sea! of truth;
Her steps are beautiful on the hills
A the steps OF an Orient morn,
And Ruth was never more fair to see
T. the midst Of the Autumn corn.
Year: 1860

City Convention assembled, gentleman
Of Democratic politics, high iu official
position, and whose name is known and
respected BY US all, said in my presence
and that of several others that a conven.
ton would meet that afternoon to make a
Judge; that there were but six decent
men going there that those six ought to
be warned not to attend, and the police
might properly make decent on the
place aud arrest the remainder as vaga.
bonds aud vsgrants. That staten snt,
though forcible, was but too true. The
scenes which marked the deliberations of
the convention (if such they might be
called) beggared all description When
the nomination of the City Judge was
made, the window was thrown open, and
one of those energetic primary boys
whom l have been describing announced
the nomination in language unit for me
to utter or for you to hear"
Year: 1860

Tom Corwin, in his speech at Colum.
bus, said: democrats think Washing
ton did not understand the genesis OF
the whites and blacks. When he wrote
that letter expressing the hope that
Slavery might soon disappear out of the
land, he didn't know what he was about.
The Creator had a private understanding
with Adam, when he set him adrift from
the garden, telling him that in sorrow he
should eat the bread earned 10 the sweat
of his brow, that he would provide a mig
ger to sweat for him.