Daily Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1848), 1859-01-29

              ; f'ri lf .,4 V VOLUME XXII. COLUMBUS, OHIO, SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 29, 1859. NUMBER 13G. illlf OFFICIAIj. BY STATE AUTHORITY. QtcvtoxrLont of tlao Condition op the ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, HARTFOHD, CONN. ON THE 1st OF JANUARY, 1859. AS REQUIRED B5f THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO. ' INCORPORATED 1810. CHARTER PERPETUAL. CASH CAPITAL, .... $1,000,000.00. SURPLUS, .... 867,920.08. Tin Allots of the Coin pun are Casll In hand anil In Dank, with accrue Interest,, ,.$209,180 38 Ca.li In the huii(U of Admits and in transit 121,812 ii U. 8. Treasury Notes, and 8 cent, awl ac- cruou imoresi Rent Estate.. Bonds 44 Mortgage Bondi 116 Mortguiro Bonds lil Jersey City Water Iloinls at 0 cent, in't ao Hartford City lionds at 0 f cent, interest 10 llrouklyn City Bonds at 0 V cent. interest 23 Rochester City Bonds at 7 V cent, interest.... fi Milwaukee City Bunds nt 10 'flrcnt. UTt 1 Dubuque City Bond at 10 'tf cent. Interest State Stocks.. M United States 10 Htato of Tennessee, 0 per cent, interest B.100 00 , 10 Blala of Kentucky, 0 t! cent. Interest 10,200 0U M Slate of Missouri, 0 ft per eeot. inursst,.... 44.000 00 . 24 Stato of New York, 0 sji cont. interest 2,-yKX) HO 60 Stale of Ohio (I8r0) 0 per cent interest 60,000 (10 23 State of Ohio, (letW) U per cent. Interest 20,900 00 Mortgage Money duo the Company and secured ly Mort- gngo 4,212 18 Miscellaneous 000 shares Hartford & New Haven Railroad Company stock 00,0110 00 107 shines Boston A Worcester Railroad stock.. 10,272 00 230 share Connecticut Itiver Railroad stuck 12,600 00 OO shares Connecticut lllver Company stock 1,250 00 " 60 shares Citizen.' Hunk atnek, Wnlerliury, Conn 6,260 00 60 shares Stafford Bank stock, Stalluril Spa.,Cunn 6,260 00 30 shares Englo Uank stock, Providence, li. I... 1,872 00 16 shares Mechanics' & Traders' Bank stock, Jersey City, N. Y 1,600 000 2iK shares Stato of Missouri Bank stock, St. Louis, Mo 20,000 00 Miscellaneous Investments Kj,(ia!) 08 Dills Receivable.. ..Bills receivable Hertford Bank Stock 300 .hares Ptm-nlx Bank ao.ouo (XI . 400 aharea Farmers' ami Mcchunics' Bank 4",i)0 00 3"0 shares Exchange Bank 13,500 00 240 shares Stato Uank 28,080 00 loo shurca City Bank 11,400 00 100 share Comity Bank .7: 6,400 00 160 shares Connectirut lllver Bank 9,000 00 408 shares llartfurd Dank 60,450 00 100 shares Charter Oak Bunk 10,:ni 00 lisj shares Merchants' and Manufacturing Bank 10,500 00 100 shares ;Etua Bank 10,400 00 If. Y. Rank Stock.. ...2!10 shares Merchants' Exchange Bank 10,400 0(1 200 shares North itiver Bank ln,ii00 00 12IKI shares Mechanics' Bank 3ii,in) 00 200 aharea North America Bunk 22,400 00 300 shares Nassau Bank 3o,no0 00 300 stiares America Bunk 34,200 00 800 shares Broadway Bunk 27.000 00 400 shares Peopled Bank 10,400 00 21X1 shares Republic Bank 21,41X1 (XI 100 shares City Bunk 12,200 00 4iXI shares Union Bank 22,4'HO 00 100 shares Hanover Bank 8,000 00 100 shares Commonwealth Bank 10,0H 00 6ixi shares Plicenix Bank 11,2(X) 00 400 shares Manhattan Bank 27,000 00 300 shares New York Bunk 33, 000 00 200 shares Markot Bank 22,000 00 400 shares Ocean Bank 10,000 00 400 sliares Metropolitan Bank 44,400 00 800 sliares Butchors' and Drovers' Bank 23,000 00 300 shares Iinponers' and Traders' Bank 33,i:n0 00 4(X shares American Exchunge Bank 42,4X) 00 ' 820 shan Merchants' Bank 45,100 00 100 shares U. S. Trust Company Bank 11,.KX) 00 160 shares N. Y. Life Ins. and Trust II. Bunk.... 24,750 00 TtalA,"U UABILITIES; -WW.. For Claims adjusted, unadjusted and not due $110,070 04 THOMAS K. BRACE, Secretary, STATE OF CONNECTICUT, HARTFORD COUNTY, 8S. 1 HiHTroRD, January 1st, 1859. ' f Personally appeared before me, Jnstlce of the Peace, duly qualified to administer oaths, Thomas, K Brace Jr ffeeretarj, and made solemn oath that the foregoing statement of tho assets and condition of the .Etna Insurance Com! pauyistruo. HENRY FOWLEU, Justice of the Peace. Branch Office, 171 V'ne Street, Cincinnati. J. B. IIEXXETT, General Agent. Agouoy vt Oolurubus, NO. 25 EAST STATE STREET, OVER THE P0ST0FFICE. Jal0-d3m MASONIC CALENDAR. STATED MEETINGS. COLUMBUS LOUGH, No. 30 Second and Fourth Tues- days. W. B. Fay, Sec'y. Axasa Jones, W. M, MAGNOLIA LODGE, No. 20 First and third Tuesdays, L. 0. Thrall, Sec'y. Titos. Sparrow, W. 51. OHIO CHAPTER, No. 12 First Saturdav in enrh mo. K. A. Emery, Sec'y. J. F. Park, II. P. COLUMBUS COUNCIL, No. 8 First Friday In each month, O, Wilson, Sec'y. A. B. Robinson, T. I. G. M, MT. VERNON ENCAMPMENT, No. 1 Last Thursday In each nui. A. B. Robinson, Roc. W. B. Thrall, G.C. mmi,., ! O. O. P. CALENDAR. STA TED 1IEETISG8. COLUMBUS LODGE, No. 9 Meets Monday evening. John Otstott, N.G, Jons Uncles, Sec'y. CENTRAL LODGE, So. 23 Meets Thursday evening. I. A. Pi'.Nin, N.G. J. G. Decker, Sec'y. EXCELSIOR LODGE, No. 116 Meets Wednesdny eTen-ng. .1. J. Fbxston, N.O. Jas. 11. Htafrixo, Sec'y. CAPIT(II LODGE, No. 334 Meets Friday evening. 0. Scott, N.O. ((. F. O'Harra, Sec'y. CAPITOL ENCAMPMENT, No. 0 Meets every Tuesday evening. Jas. H. Staukino, CP. Jos. Dowiull, Kcrllie. CT .A-HVEES S. AUSTIN, All'y at Law and Notary Public, COLUMBUS, OHIO, At office of P. B. & Jas. A. Wilcox, No. 7 South High St. iiov24 S. W. ANDREWS, ATTORNEY -A.T LAW, Otllce No. 3 Johnson Building, JHnh Srerf, - - COLUM11U8, OHIO. nov2!l ly ALLEN G. THimiAN, Attorney at Law, COLVMBUp, OHIO, fe20 OHice on High street, between Friend and Mound. A. 11. BUTTLES, Attoinoy fiixcl Oouusel' or tit Law. For the present ut the Clerk's Office. felO , II. E. CHAMPION, Dealer xx Goal cfo Colic, Yard and Ofllco near Bailroad Depot, no2o coirjriivs, omo. M. C. LILLEY, X3ools.-JBlxxc3.oxr, AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, High street, between Broad and Gny sts., no!8 COLUMBUS, OHIO. Anton XATagxi.oi". SOUTH STREET, BETWEEN FIFTH AND 8IXT f ANUFACTURES AND REPAIRS VIOLINS AND Jva. iiiaiiiie nass at the shortest notice, and at the lowest price. Also, manufacture and repairs Bian Cagks uollirflf O. II. LATIMER, J3AKE11, Xo. 238 Hijh Street, between Rich and Friend, JEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE ASSORT -IV MENT of Cakes, Crackers, Breads, Fresh Oysters, Fruits, Nuts, and Family Groceries, Also, a large stork of Caudles and choice Confectionery. ftr"Glvo uie a call, and buy a prime article cheap. nov20 iim Coal, Conl. 'nilE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW PREPARED TO FUR-1 N ISH the best qualities of Stove and Grato Coal, at tho lowest prices. Office and Yard corner of Gny and Third sts. A. BARLOW. JOHN W. BAKER, REAL ESTATE BROKER, Office In the Odenn Building, Columbus, Ohio, WILL DEVOTE A PORTION OF HIS TIME TO Buying and Selling Property for others, Negnt luting Loans and Making Collisions, In Franklin and ailjoiulng Counties, on the moat lilieral terms. Letters addressed, with postage stamp Inclosed, will re ceive prouipi luienunn. Reference Any clilwn of Columbus. Jn23 ItlAH HI AU I OKI , T D. BALL, NO. 104 HIGH ST., SADDLER. II AH. .1 i waa .'..n- i'i.i... . . " . .....w, voiinin, uiio, miiii overy neserip- tlou of Gooils in our line constantly on band and manufactured to order. REPAIRING promptly and neatly executed. vsT" Casli paid for Hides I nov20 ly oi.nuz 388,409 39 ..Unincumbered In Hartford, Cincinnati, Louls- villo and Iuillunupolis 00,538 20 09,038 86 at 7 W cent, Interest 44,000 00 at 0 i cent Interest.., 2a.oo0 00 2.",,0) 00 80,0110 00 lo.irno 00 25,000 00 6,0() 00 110 00 167,110 OO Stock, 6 11 cent. Interest f,2,37S 00 319,675 00 149,153 68 48,050 67 amply secured 48,053 07 335,830 00 607,450 OO FRED'K J. FAY, Agent BACH & MACHOLD, Manufacturers and Dealers In HAVANA AND DOMESTIC CIGARS, Xo. 191 South High Street, RAVE A LARGE STOCK OP FINE HAVANA pitiNf'ii-Ks i.,i.. ..,.,. .,:.,': f. ..nil, etc., etc., which thoy offer nt very low pricea. in n t.tn mm iry lllt'IIl. DKUIiGlSTS, GROCERS, HOTEL AND SALOON KEEPERS, will fliol II m il.l ..I.. " .""r stock ol JIm tiijuri bofore buying any where elso. IIAI II A Sl.l'ITnT T, COLUMBUS MACHINE COMPANY, MANUFACTUBERS OF STEM ENGINES and BOILERS, Castings, Mill-Gearing, Machinery. ALSO RAILROAD WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Coliimbus, Ohio. CHARLES AM BOS, Sup't. P. AMB0S, Troas. decll C. BREYFOCLE, MERCHANT TAILOR, W?UIjD MOST RESPECTFULLY AN. I ; , "0UKt!U the citizens of Columbus and vlclnily that ho lias oened a now and splendid assortment of Fall and vtiutur Goods, consisting of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, YESTIXGS. 4c, all of which I am determined to sell at tho present re- ilnei.fl ..... ' I havo secured the services of T. B. COOKE, who Is an experienced and skillful Cotter. I am prepared to do the to trort on the most reasonable terms. Crwtom W ork solicited. Cutting done and warranted to Dt If property mode. j. BREYFOGLE, No. 150 High St., nov27 dly Opposite United Stales Hotel. lll'NTIMITON rtTCH. 1QQD. JOHN n. BOI1TI.E. FITCH fc BORTLE, PRODUCE, FOr.WARDINO AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS 3PIO- IRON AGENTS,' DEALERS IN FLOUR, SALT, WATER LIME, HIGH V INE3, 4c. Warehouse East and West end of Sctoto Bridge, Broad St., Cnlnmtms, Ohio. Mako CilIi Advances on Consignments of property to be sold in this or Eastern markets. Freights consigned us, to he forwarded, will not be subject to Druyogo. Wo havo the only Wnreliouso in Columbus that Is situated both on Canal and Railroad, Being Agents for several Transportation Lines, wo can nt all times give Shippers the advantage or the CHEAPEST RELIABLE ROUTES. They will therefore readily eeo the advantago of consigning .property to ns, ami r,t by any particular routo from Ouluuibus. noKMIv CABINET WARE! J0IL PiRRUlYG, No. 177 East Friend St., HAS A FULL ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS OF Plain, Fancy and Ornamental Fnmlture. Mnnu-f wtnros Furniture to order CHEAPER than any other establishment In the cllv. lr UPHOLSTERING done In a superior manner. nov22 ly STOVES! STOVES! STOVES! Selling at a Very Smalt Advance Over Coat I P. B. DODDRIDGE, P. N. WHITE. PEOPLE'S HOUSE FURNISHING ESTAnisISIUIENT, NO. 10a HIGH STREET, Columbus, Ohio, HAVE ON II AND A VERY LARGE ASSORTMENT of tho most modern Improved COOK and PARLOR STOVES, for both Wood and Conl, which they will guarantee to give entire satisfaction In their operation. Their assortment of House Furnixhing Goods Is also large, embracing CARPET SWEEPERS. PLATE WAUVtviid BLOWER STANDS, COAL VASES, with almost every use. fill article from the Kitchen to the Parlor. Also a large slock of tlin celebrated Stewart Stoves, which will pay fir itself In the saving of fuel, over any other Stove, In every 18 months' use. We have decided to reduce our vory large stock of Goods to open the way for our Spring Stock, by selling off at a very amau snvancs upon cosr. nov2o (Dbio tate Imiritiil , it n'ni.isiir.D DAILY, TM-WEEKLY AND WEEKLY, BY COOKE V MILLERS. Ofllcs In Miller' Building, No. Ill Eiut Town street. ' Terms Invariably in Advance. Dailt, . . JO 00 per year. , " I)y the Carrier, per week, . . 2 cn. , Tni-wuKxr, ..... 8 oo per year. t TV EGKI.T, . 1 00 ; TERMS OF DAILY ADVERTISING BY THE SQUARE. ' (TICS LINES On UHI HAkl A SQUARE.) One square 1 year, $1(100 Ono iquaro 3 weeks. $3 60 3 00 1 60 1 00 One " 9 months, 12 00 Onn 2 weeks, (ino " 1 week, One " 8 days, Ono " 2 days, Onn ' 1 day. One " 0 months, 10 00 Ono " 8 months, 8 00 One " 2 months, 0 80 One " 1 month, 4 Ml 79 50 WEEKLY ADVERTISING. Por Sqnoro, of 300 inns more or less, thrco weeks ,...$1.V) Por Square, each week In addition 87 Por Sipiaro, three months 0.1X1 Per Square, six months 9.00 Per Square, ono year 10.00 Displayed Advertisements half more than the abovs rates, . Advertisements leaded and placed In the column of Special Notices, eVuMs th ordinary rnta. All notices required to be published by law, legal rates. If ordered on the Inside exclusively after the lirst week, 60 por cent, more than the above rates; but all such will apiiear In ths Tri-Weckly without charge. Business Cards, not exceeding live lines, per year, Inside, $2.60 per line; outside (2. Notices of meetings, charitable societies, lire companies, 4c, half price. Advertisements not accompanied with written directions will lie inserted till forbid, and charged accordingly. All VrtmdtM AdvriUmvU rsusf lis pttid hi advance. Tills rule will not lie varied from. Under the present system, tho advertiser pays so much for the space he occupies, tho changes being chargeable with the composition only, This plan Is now generally adopted. SATURDAY MORNING, JAN. 29, 1859. RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. PREPARED FOR THE OHIO STATE JOURNAL. " Tho essence of Christianity as proclaimed by Him who spake as never man spake, is exceedingly easy to be understood the "wayfaring man, though a fool, need not err therein." Tho first and chief command is, " Thou shalt love Iho Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, and the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Christianity docs not consist in outward observances, or belief in particular creeds; but in spiritual communion with God, and a conformity of tho life to His tenchings. No man can obey the first commandment unless he believes that God is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligontly seek Him. And he who believes and practices tho first commmand-ment will not fail to obey and practice all the others. Should a man inquire, who is my neighbor?.- Let him read tho parablo of the Good Samaritan. Besides, tho love of the neighbor is mado by tho Saviour tho test of love to God, for he who lovclh not his brother whom he has seen, how can ho love God whom he has not seen? And this love should not be confined to particular races, nativities or creeds it should be liko tho love of Him who made and provides for the race all pervading and without exception. All hatred, malice, envyings, back-bitings and bitterness are prohibited by tho Christian system. It is a religion of Love, and when it prevails as it is destined to do, then and not till then will the strifes and bitterness which sin has caused cease ajid be no more. May God hasten the glad day. AVc learn that tho people of tho Second Presbyterian Church of this city hope to have the chapel part of their now church edifice on Third street finished on tho 3d of March, which is the twentieth anniversary of tho founding of the church. On that day they intend to have a celebration.The Christian Mirror says of the New Year's gifts made to pastors in Portland: "Some have received $50, S100, and others S200 or 300. Three members of High ' street congregation (church and parish) on New Year's day presented their pastor, I)r. Chickcring, with a railroad bond for five hundred dollart." Half 0. S. and Half N. S. Rev. J. B. Logan, formerly of Tennessee, moro recently of Kirk's Cross Roads, Ind., has removed to Lebanon, Boono Co., Ind. He is preaching to the Presbyterian church at Zionsvillc, twelve miles south of Lebanon, half of the time. Tho remaining half of his time he supplies tho O. S. church in Lebanon. Herald. The Use of Elders. Tho O.S. Synod of Mississippi, at its late session, reports that our eldership neglect to visit their respective flocks as they should, and there is painful, criminal indifference in attending our ecclesiastical meetings. At this Synod there is less than one in nino of our churches represented. While our ecclesiastical oourts aro thus deprived of the presence and counsbl of our elders, wo cannot know the wants of our churches, nor give to our action proper efficiency. The Assembly's Catechism not tit for Slaves. The same Synod adopted the following:" Inasmuch as no Catechism for servants, now extant, seems to give general satisfaction, "Seiolvcd, That a committee, consisting of two ministers and ono elder, be appointed to prepare such a Catechism, and present it for inspection at the next meeting of Synod." Daily Bread. That bread which nourisheth the eternal life. He who has lost his appetite, is certainly sick; so is tho soul that desireth not the food which comcth from God. We receive grace in tho samo dogree as we desire it. The Hebrews. Both The Jewish Messsnjcr, published in New York, and The Israelite, published at Cincinnati, are greatly occupied with tho Mortara case, and maintain able and elaborate controversy with the defenders of Popish outrages, and with Gen. Cass and tho apologists for tho inaction of our own Government. Tho Exccutivo Commit! oo of the Board of Representatives of nil tho Hebrew congregations in New York city, havo designated Gcrshom Kurs-heedt, Esq., to represent them in Europe in all consultations and plans for tho deliverance of Morlara's child, and havo requested every such congregation in the United States to depute their authority to Mr. K. It is proposed to form ft Board, to comprise representatives of the Hebrews in every State of the Union, to' discuss and act upon national questions, and promoto a spirit of unity. Tho Israelite has a Now York correspondent, who roports $10,000 as being raised for some puhlio object at a single dinner of Iho united Hebrew and German Hebrew benevolent societies, and $14,000 raised at a ball given for the "Jew's Hospital" that "esoollent institution, whore tho sick and aged not alono of our persuasion are tondorly nursed and cured for,, but even help, assistance, and medical treatment to Gen. tiles eventually is tondored." ToMEitOY, 0. Our brethren of this city, consisting of nino families and about twelve single men, will unite into a congregation. They intend lo organiio forthwith, and make it as good ns they can at tho start. We wish them the best of success by the blessings of God. Israelite."The Israelite Indeed, " is a monthly magazine, " edited and published by an association of Hebrew Christians," and "devoted to the illustro-tion and defense of Hebrew Christianity." It bns reached the IVth number of volume II. Trice $1 a year. Office No. 200 Spring street, New York. "The Israelite Indeed will have for its objoct to present and defend Christianity from tho historic, Hebrew point of view. The Israelite Indeed maintains, that 'Christianity is tho only true Judaism of Moses and tho Prophets.' This truth will here be defended against both Jewish and Gentile objectors. The Israelite Indeed will also contain other miscellaneous matter of interest to both Jew and Gentile." Among tho contents is an account of a work by a learned European rabbi, illustrating the points of resemblance of tho character of Christ as presented by John with the received doctrines of the modern Hebrews. Lebanon, 0. Rev. B. F. Morris of Connors villo, Indiana, has received and accepted an in vitation to me congregational church at Leba non, unto. iiro. Moms is now at Lebanon. Ho will roturn to Connorsville next week and preach his farewell sermon (hero tho following Sabbath. The week after next ho expects to remove to Lebanon, and enter fully upon his la-bors in that new and promising field. Bro. M. was ordained by the Congregational Association of Illinois in 1838. Ho is ono of that liirifo class of Western ministers who regard moro tho prospects of usefulness than the ecclesiastical relations of tho Church. All his co-prcsbyters and brethren will invoke the blessing of tho Master upon him and his flock as heartily as if they wero enrolled among us. CenfiaJ Fresby-tcriun Herald. Episcopal Sanction of Lay Preaching. So far from tho 35th canon forming an obstacle to lay instruction and Scripture reading, wo have tho most authoritative declaration to tho contrary on the part of tho Bishops themselves. The memorial report at the last General Convention expressly recognized lay teaching and Scripture reading. And even more specific than this is the reason given by the House of Bishops in 1820 for declining to concur in tho repeal of the 35th canon: "The Bishops further declare their opinion concerning the thirty-fifth canon as it now st ands, that it does not prohibit the officiating of pious aim respotaoio persons, as lay teachers in our churches, in cases of necessity or of expediency, nor the lending of any church to any respectable congregation, on any occasion of emergency." Episcopal Recorder. Enslavfd Church Members. Wo find in one of our exchanges tho following figures, showing the number of slaves at tho South who aro church-members, and tho churches to which they belong : Connected with tho Methodist Ch. South, aro 200,000 Methodist, North, In Virginia and .Maryland 15,000 missionary and Hard Shell Baptists Old School Prosbyterlans Now School Presbyterians, supposed Cumberland Presbyterians Protestant Episcopalians Campbcllites. or Christian Church All other sects combined ....17i,000 .... 12,000 .... 0,000 .... 20,000 .... 7,1X10 .... lO.OilO .... 20,0i 0 Total colored membership at the South ,....408,000 A Cueerful Givee. We should give as we would receive, cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation, for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers. Seneca. The fairest and finest impression of the Bible, is to have it well printed on the reader's heart. Taxes No. IV. There was a time when the moral view of any question in which the publio are interested, would rouse tho will and norve tho hand of every friend of good order and right government. It is not tho case now, however it may bo hereafter. If a question cannot bo exhibited so as to show a direct loss or gain in money, it is not apt to attract publio attention, and much less will it produce public action. If the pecuniary view and the moral view of a question do not agree, tho latter is too often sacrificed to the former. .1 do not proposo to waste any time or thoughts upon the more moral view of our liquor statute, and the consequences of not enforcing it; but I do propose to show that our criminal expenses are increased by the existence of saloons and liquor shops how much they are increased and that the many pay a largo sum, in order that a few may carry on a contraband traffic. There is much misapprehension in regard to the law, and it is studiously misrepresented by those who do not wish it to be enforced. It does nof prohibit the manufacture of any kind of liquor. It does not prohibit the sale of any kind of liquor, except to drunkards and minors. It docs not prohibit the drinking of any kind of liquor. It is intended to prohibit dram-shops, or places where men congregate to drink and " loaf," and perform the part of vagabonds those places which are sometimes denominated " hells," of which we hnve an unusual number of every grade and caste. The reason of this law is just as evident as its object. Drunkenness is a social vice, and exists only (unless to a very limited extent) whero these "hells" are to be found. The habit is not only formed in them, but it is sustained by them. There is very little intemperonee in any neighborhood in the country where there is no dram-shop; but let ono be located in a quiet and peaceable community, and in three months drunkenness and crime will exhibit themselves. If such shops were abolished, and every man left free to manufacture, buy, sell and drink, drunkenness would be so rare, as seldom, if ever, lo bo considered in connection with tho statistics of crime. What is the use of these "dens" when men drink carouse and make bcastsof themselves? What good is now or ever was derived from them? This is a very pertinent question, bo-cause if the public derives any benefit from them, it may be considered a fair set-off against the taxes which we have to pay on thoir account. There are consequences which inevitably follow; and if any others follow, of a different class, they have novcr yet been discovered, or at least disclosed. Men go into them decent and respectable, and como out with their bodies bloated their reason dethroned with a filthy odor oozing from every pore of their skin fit candidates for an asylum a poor house a jail or a berth in the gutter beside nn unwashed hog. In them men are educated aud thoroughly fitted for tho commission of crimes. And to them they return, as to an alma-mater, after they have been out to prey upon sober, industrious and frugal men. A skillful police officer in search of a rogue, when ho traces him into a city or village, first searches the "saloons" and "doggeries" and "doad-falls," according to the caste of iho criminal. These consequences, in a greater or less degree, invariably follow whore such establishments exist. Aro there any other consequences which follow as a fair off-set to these ? If there aro, they certainly can be named. Ask tho drunkard or the tippler, or tho keeper of the saloon, and if any peculiar good is accomplished by it, some of them will bo able to toll you, and you ell be ablo to furnish tho publio wilh some information which will at least have the merit of novelty. I am not urging any moral considerations. I am only stating facts in order to show that no benefit, pecuniary or moral, is derived from the existence of theso "holls." And all I ask of Any one, is to admit they do not accomplish any such result. So far as this argument U concerned, I am wilting to concede, as a question of morals, that getting drunk abusing ono'sfamily- impoverishing them beating them do-pending upon a wife for support and going homo day after day a loathsome, disgusting tnuBi of putrid flesh, is an inestimable privilege; and that those old gentlemen who prepurcd the Declaration of Independence, committccda gross blunder in not including it among the "invaltia-bio rights." No pecuniary good then is derived from the establishment of drinking shops'. If they are an expense, there Is no set-off again tit. w hat remains then to be considered, Is, How much tax do we pay on their account? and Is tho expenso borne equally by tho tax-pay ers ! As we have scon, tho criminal expenses of this county are $10,000 a year, excluding jury fees, and also excluding the police expetiscs of the city of Columbus, According to the state- mcut of l ho Governor, in his late mossago, "It is well ascertained that of crimes of violence, nearly one-half havo their xmmediate orizin in intemperance, and that more than four-fifths of the polico offenses are due to tho same balolul cause. It is tho abundant souroo of pauperism, lunacy and disoasc, as well as crime, its cost to socioty is beyond the power of computation, and its multiform influences for evil, beyond tho reach of estimato." Ho might have added that a considerable proportion of larcenies and other oritnes, aro (ilso the indirect result of the same cause. At least ono-hulf of all crimes and offenses proceed from this source Every man of observation knows this fact; and to deny it, argues a degreo of stupidity or prejudice, too great for truth to encounter and overcome. Excluding then the expenso of paupers and maniacSj 5-3000 is paid each year on account of crimes nnu onenses wlncli proceed- Irom "saloons'' and dram shops, whiob are admitted .to be useless, which exists in violation 6f law, and which prodtico none but pernicious results. It does not belong to this discussion, as I am now alluding to county expenses, but it may not be amiss to state, that the city government of Columbus, poor and inefficient as it is, is increased half that sum, by tho samo causo. I have thus established tho proposition that our taxes rfVe increased $5,000 each year, bo-causo we knowingly permit "hells" of ovory grado to exist all over tho county, but more especially in tho city, and suffer the proprietors of them to violate and defy the criminal laws. In the next number we will submit the questionWhethor this expense is borne equally by the lax-payers? And with some additional suggestions dismiss tho subject. ICTUS. Our Canals and Railroads. Editor Ohio State Journal: Thoro is a disposition in certain quarters to create tin impression on the publio mind that tho Railroad Companies of our Stnte are aiming to destroy'the usefulness of tho Canals. In this there is injustice dono the Railroad Companies. Whilst tho Canals have contributed to tho development of the resources of the State, they havo proved directly beneficial to tho wealthiest portion of the people. Among those especially benefitted are the owners of property immediately adjacent to the Canals, together with canal-boat owners, and that class of our citizens who depend on the Stato Treasury for a living. They mako the Canals a convenient hobby to ride into office. Has not the time come when the State should cease to tax the mass of her citizens, for the benefit of the comparatively few who own property and do business on tho canals ? Should not the people residing in counties remote from our canals bo exempt from any further taxation on thoir account? These people, so residing, at great personal sacrifice, havo expended .large amounts in building Railroads in order to enable them lo roach a market with their products. Thoir investments have contributed to the development of the resources of the Stale ten fold more than those made by the State in the canals? And why should they not as well ask tho Stale to levy taxes for their support? Many of our Railroads need that aid as much as tho canals. Canals as well as railroads should hereafter be supported by those who use them. If ths business on cither is not sufficient to their support, and the owners of property immediately benefittf d cannot nfi'ord to supply tho deficiency, then they should be sold, leased, or suffered to wear out. The tolls collected since the vear 1851. show such a reduction as to leave little for the mainten ance in good repair of the cnnalx, especially after the payment of the numerous State officials having their management. It is now proposed, by a convention at Columbus, that the tolls bo still further reduced, and that tho Legislature make large appropriations to pay debts and keep the canals in repair. Such calls will doubtless be mado every year hereafter. The Legislature and the publio should not overlook tho fact that the names of those owning lines of canal boats, and warehouses on tho canal batiks, figure chiefly in the proceedings of tho Convention. Theso arc the persons who ask the Legislature to tax tho people at largo for their special benefit. Instead of reducing tho tolls, a law should bo passed establishing a rato sufficient to support the Canals, and the power to vary the same every thirty days, should be taken from tho Board of Public Works. In consequnnoo of the mistaken policy of the Board of Publio Works in reducing tolls, tho Railroads have been compelled to reduce their tariff to a point which pays little profit, and the Stato is called on to foot the loss on the Canals. If tho Legislature will instruct tho Board of Public Works to maintain a full paying toll slscot, the Railroads will be enabled to advanco their prices, and then both Canals and Railroads can make enough at least to ke;p them in good repair.The loll sheot established, printed and circulated for the Miami Canal in March Inst, was too low, yet during tho year tho Board of Publio Works ordered it reduced at some points to Ihroo-tenths of the printed rates. A similar policy doubtless prevailed on other Canals. Under such management can it bo expected tho Canals will be otherwiso than a heavy burthen on tho tax payers of our State ? - A Tax Payer. lews and Humors of the Mails. Important Railroad Consolidation. Tho Great Western Railroad Company has leased tho Buffalo and Lake Huron Railroad for tho term of ninety-nine years, commencing on tho first of May next. The leased road has no floating debt. Its bonded debt is S2,500,00f), and capital paid in $3,500,0110, making a total of six millions. Tho first year tho Great Western guarantees the payment of 2 per cent.; increasing this per centnge yenrly until tho third year, when they pay 5 por cent, on tho capital and inteicss on the bonded dubt at 0 per cont., which rato continues during (lie existence of tho lcaso. This exclusive control of the Buffalo and Lake Huron road, gives the Great Westorn direct connection with tho N. Y. Central and Buffalo, N. Y. and Erie, and' also with the western terminus of tho Erie Canal. It also adds to the necessity of a bridge at Buffalo. It is said tho English Boards of Directors approve of the consolidation. Cleve. Leader. The Organization of the next House. The reliable Washington correspondent of tho Philadelphia Xorth American wrilos: It Is understood in political circles that a movement has been mado here reoontly, which may materially affect tho organization of the next House of Representatives. Certificates of election have not been issued to the six membors from New York city, owing to informality in tho roturns made to the Soorotary of Stato. Thoy havo obtained, however, nn authenticated statement, exhibiting the number of votos given, and to what candidates. This testimony may be sufficient to satisfy the claimants or others of thoir election, but it is not the legal or formal cortlfloote, which has, heretofore, been regarded as prima net's proof of membership, and with out such proof being furnished it is difficult to see how those names can be placed on the roll of thoso returned. But there is reason to beliovo that Mr. Allen, the present democratic clerk, who will preside In the next House until the election of a Speaker, lias determined to call tiicso six porsons as regularly eleected, ana thus, perhaps, give them a controlling- influence In tlio organization. Such is the game, as devel-oped now, and as likely to be disclosed next win- tor. Under the best circumstances, parties will uu mui'iy unuincea, ana too cnoioo or oiuccre may turn upon tho American members yet to bo elected from the south. There is no contin gency for which democratic ingenuity and dex terity win not provide, and if a door be not double bolted and barred, they will contrive some mode of entrance. Illness of Major Cass. The Washington correspondent of tho Detroit Tribune writes that Major Cass, who has lately retired from the Mission to Rome, has been attacked by paralysis, and lias lost, wholly or iu part, tho uso of his lower limbs. He has gono to a watering place in Switzerland, famous for the effect of its wuters on that disease. STATEJTEsTlS. Panther Hunt lu Columbiana County. The New Lisbon Buckeye Stale chronicles the appearance of a panther in that neighborhood. It says: Tho hunt for the panther on Saturday last, resulted unsuccessfully. Wo were informed by a gentleman, in whoso word the most implicit reliance can do placed, that ho saw it on Monday last, at a distance of about CO yards, and Hint he can have no doubt as to tho character of tho animal. Ho was panther from snout to tail. A circular fox hunt, to embrace a wido extent of territory, is advertised in our columns to come off on Saturday next. If tho old fellow continues to prowl about the neighborhood, he may probably be cornered on that occasion. Turn out to the great hunt, A New Railroad Preject. The Buckeye State says that meetings havo been called at Elkton, Williamsport, Spruce Vale, Frcdcricktown, &c, to tako into consider ation tho propriety of extending the Ashtabula and New Lisbon Railroad to tho Ohio river, along tho lino of the Sandy and Beaver Canal. Says that paper: Tho meetings will bo addressed by Judge Newton and others. It is thought thatby taking this route an immense amount of grading will be saved, iho certainty of tho early completion of the Ashtabula and New Lisbon Road must speedily induce the formation of a com pany to continue tho work to the river, cithor by tho above or some otbr eligible route. Lacking the Barn Door after the Horse is Stolen. It will bo romembcrcd that a short time ago, the papers in an important criminal case were stolen from the Clerk's office in Ashland county. To guard against such recurrences in future, tho Ashland Times says : We understand that tho Commissioners of tho county aro about purchasing for the Clerk's office, a safe, in which the papers, journals and records of the Court may bo kept safo from burglars and fires. This is a wise move, and no ono will begrudge an expenditure of this kind. The Cleveland Herald on Mr. Leete's Reso lutions, j Mr. Leete, a Democratic member of the Leg islature, has introduced resolutions relativo to the election of Judges of the Federal Courts by the peoplo of tlio District in which such Judges preside. Wo favor such a law distinctly. Why should Federal Judges be an exception to all other Judges? Why should thoy havo a lifo term, wlulo Htato Judges hold office only for a term of years? Why should they receive their power from tlio President, while Stale Judges get theirs from the people? Yvo lavor, too, a divorce of tho Federal Courts from State Courts. We are not wise enough, at a glance, to determine whether tlmt can be done, but, if it is possible, by all moans change the Constitution and tho laws, so that Federal and State Courts cannot have concurrent nor appellate jurisdiction. A decision of tho United States Court, reversing a decision of a State Court, when tho latter under pressure of political demagogues gets wild, is very acceptable, but the older we grow the moro satisfied do wo become, that, in tlio long run, it is safer to have 'the Courts unduly affeotod by popular opinion than controlled by the will of the President, or under tho dominion of a political clique. We will take our chances with our State Courts, and although, now and then, they may slaughter vested rights, they can be reached by the people, while the Federal Courts will deny the commouest. attributes of humanity, and shield themselves behind thoir giwns. which Federal authority says shall clotho them for life, and tho common peoplo may help themselves. Cheesedom. Probably the largest amount of cheeseshipped, by one individual from this county, during the post year, was Mr. James Caldwell, of Farming-ton. The amount shipped by hira lo Messrs. Smith & McAlpine, Cincinnati, Ohio, was 7238 boxes, about 150 tons, mostly sent over tho C.I & il. lluilroad, from tho n arrcn and Braceville Stations. The cost of tho cheese boxed and delivered at the stations, was $20,378.73 Jr". R. Chronicle. Taking it Cool. The editor of the' Western Reserve Chronicle is a philosopher in his way. We noticed, a day or two ago, that Louis Schlcssingcr, the Guttapercha pen man, had commenced suit against him and Messrs. Woods and Pew, for libel, claiming damages of $20,000. The editor says of the suit: When tho documents were shown to us, our first impulse was to open our drawer, count out $10,000, (our half,) lend tho samo sum to Woods Pew, if they were short, tie it up in a neat little package, and send it to Mr. Sclilcssingor liy express, with our compliments. But after a litllo deliberation, we concluded not to do it, for two or three reasons. In the first place, we have an affection for the lawyers generally, and this would bo defrauding some of them of a nice bill of fees. Then Mr. Ritzel, of tho Democrat is Deputy Marshal; printing is poor business, and he would like to serve subpoenas on the witnesses; and the witnesses, whoso mi mo will be legion, will not object to a trip to Cleveland at somebody's expenso and I hey say it will afford them pleasure to testify to Mr. Sehlessinger's character. Then too, Constablo Brooks has somo documents which ha is desirous to rend to Mr. S. nt his earliest convenience. Another circumstance, we confess, had some litllo weight in our decision, which was, when we examined carefully, the state of our finances wo found that to make up the precise sum of $20,000, we lacked exactly nineteen thousand nino hundred and ninoty-cight dollars and seventy-five cents. On the whole, we concluded to lot tho law tako Its course. ' To thoso friends of justioo, in the central and southern portions of this Stato, and also in Pennsylvania, who, although strangers to us, having seen in the papers notices that wo had been sued by Sclilcssingor for libel hate vol-untcored to send us statements of his business transactions with them wo beg leave to ten-dor our earnest thanks. We shall certainly avail ourselves of their assistance, if necessary; and In roturn for thoir kindness, we shall, to our utmost ability further the wishes of those of them who express so warm a desire, and firm a determination, to settle some business, which they consider as yot unfinished. W. R. Chronicle. Democrado Advice to the Legislature. ; The Ohio Patriot (Democratic,) of last week," contains tho following: . " ''" ; "Adjourn) Adjoibn 1 From present indications, our sapient but unfortunate law maker at Columbus, will put In the winter at their delightful occupation of spending the people's money, They aro a set of arrant humbugs as ever got four dollars a day. They could have finished all their business in two weeks, and close tho extra session before now, to the entire satisfaction of their constituents. We have no doubt many things in the laws of the Stnte could be. improved; but the peoplo could get along very well without any of tho proposed revisions and from - ths apparent want of discretion in the legislative body, this winter, at Columbus, wo doubt their ability to benefit the people if they would live at tho capital nu entire year. Their refusal to comply with the expressed wishes of the masses that they should hold a short session shows that they do not care much for tho interest of those they represent. We propose that if the Legislature have not adjourned by the first of February, the democratic editors of the State go down to Columbus, aud each one bring oue or two of ourmt'f-repre-sentatives home rip tho members legislative from tho body legislative, and save the demoe-rucy of the State at the expense of the hotels and drinking saloons of Columbus. We hope, our brethren of the press will speak out, and speak the sentiments of the people against protraction of this extra session. 23. 2lvI.H.IXsEI, Wholesale and Retail Dealer PURE DRUCS,KMEDICINES. AND Chemicals, Points, Oils, Varnishes, Artists . Colors and Tinsel Foil, Water Colors, and Artists' Urushes, Perfumery, and an assortment of Fancy Articles, Pure Liquors for Medicinal Purposes, No. 100 South High Street, IN-CITY HANK BUILDING. , dec20-d.ini For tho Hlris. " ., Canary, Hemp, Rape, Millet and Maw' Seed, and Cuttle Bone, at dec20-d:!ni MARPI.E'S Prag Store. Mirbt, More I,ight! An assortment of Jones' celebrated Coal Oil Lamps as cheap as the cheapest, and Coal Oil, at dec2Q-d3m MARPLE'S Drugstore. Itnrnlntr Fluid. nperlor article always to be found at dec20-iLHn MARPLE'S Drug Store. A For the Boots. rphere Is nothing surpasses Marple's Ex-' X celsinr Water Protd Blacking Leather Preservative making the Leather soft and pltnhle and water proof. Then his Iniinituhlo Paste Blacking produces the most bril-Hunt polish. And an assortment of Rtarkins; Brushes, at dee20-i13m MARPLE'S Drag Store. Extracts, &c, for the Ilandker chief. Inbln's, Jules Hauel's, Fivers', Bazlns, J at dec20-d3ni) MARPLE'S Drag Store. For the Hand. Amandine, Cold Cream, Minervan Lotion, Glyeeine, and Glyceine Lotion, at dec20-d3in . MARPLE'S Drugstore. A great variety of Dressing and such aa assortment of Ivory Combs found only at ilec20-d:u. MARPLE'S Drag Store. . For the Hair. " Dupon's Komogene, Barry's Trlconherons, Lyon's Katharlon, Jayne's Hair Tunic, Mrs. Allen's Ilalr Uestorativo and Gylubulaanrum, Wood's llair Restorative, Bear' ; Oil, Pomades and Ox Marrow, at (lec20-d.im MARPLE'S Drag Store. ' HOME INSURANCE COMPANY. Office 112 and 114 Broadway, NEW TOHS, Cash Capital, $000,000 Assets, 99T, 339.80 J. MILTON SMITH, Seo vT" . CHAS. J. MARTIN', President. A. F. WILLMARTII, Vice President. . , , THIS RKLIABLIS COMPAXY, HAVING 1 increased its Cash Capital, with a largo surplus, continues to underwrite tire risks at rutes of other equally re-spous ble Companies. JOHN II. WHEELER, Agent for Columbus and vicinity, ilel-illm OiliiM 81 Utah atreet. Savage's Blosk. . New Merchant Tailoring stdb li slime nt. UIGH ST., NO. 21, (BETWEEN BROAD k STATE 8TS.,) Iext Door to Capital City Arcade.) TAKE PLEASURE IX INFORMING tho public that 1 have lust opened a new Men-hint Tat. I loritg store (ailjolning Capital City Arcade Clothing Store) In which I will keep on hand a largo and splendid assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres and Vesting": as also Gents' Furnishing Goods of all kinds, all of which I will sell at vory low prices. Call and examine my stork, before purchasing elsewhere. . M. CHILLS' Now Merchant Tailoring Establishment, No 21 High St, dec! . MMIE FINEST FRENCH CASSIMERES FR PANTS I tire kept at M. CHILDs' New Merchant Tailoring Establishment, No. 21 Hh St. docl'd.'im . JUSTitECElVED, BY EXPRESS, A FEW MOBS pieces of Canadian Grey for suits, at M. CHILDS' Now Merchant Tailoring Establishment, No. 21 High St. ded-iMm CIAMTaND EXAMINE THE GREAT VARIETY Olf J Silk Velvets and Plushes for Vests, at . M. CHILDS' New Merchant Tailoring Establishment, No. I!l High St. de-4-d:im ANOTHER ARRIVAL OF PALMETTE AND MAT-TASE Vesting, at M. CHILDS' ' New Merchant Tailoring Establishment, No. 21 nigh St. dec4-d3m JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE AND SPLENDID STOCK of fine broad cloths, at M. CHILDS' NewMorchant Tailoring Establishment, No. 21 High St. decl XJEW ARRIVAL OF BLACK AND BROWN ESQUI. 1.1 MAVJX and President Overcoating, at M. CHILDS' New Merchant Tailoring Establishment, No. 21 High St. dcc4-d:tm GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS.-WniTE AND FAV CY SHIRTS, Silk and Woolen I'udershirts and Brewers, Suspenders, Woolen and Cotton Socks, Neck Ties, ' Scarfs, Neck and Pocket Handkerchiefs, at M. CniLDS' New Merchant Tailoring Establishment, No, 21 High St. 1 der4-d:iin SILK VESTINGS OF ALL KINDS, AT M. CHILDS' New Merchant Tailoring Establishment. No. 21 high St. A LARGE LOT OF BUSINESS GOODS FOB WHOLE suits, which will be made up in the very latest and most fashionable stj les, just receivod, at M. CHILDS' New Merchant Tailoring Establishment, No. 21 High St. dcc4-d:tm THE IRVING FIRE INSURMCE COMPANY, Home Omee, No. 9, Wall street, New York. . INCORPORATED 1851. Cash Capital, $200,000. MARTIN L. CROWELL, Sec'v. MASON THOMSON, Prwldent. rTIHIS COMPANY, WITH A CASH SIR. . X PLCS above Its Cash Capital, having fully compiled with the lews of the State of Ohio, will underwrite Firs risks t rates of other equally rosionslhle Companies. All losses will he adjusted and settled here. Bnsinsssso-liclted. JOHN II. WHEELER, Agent, , Columbus, Ohio, del -d3m Office 81 High street, Savage's Block. ' embiderTes"" FOR THE IIOLIDAYSI . ,T HAVE JVNT RECEIVED K LARGE v I lot of Embroideries for the Holidays, among which are s flue assortment of . 4 ' .. . It ribbon Setts. I have also for sale a superior article of English Lasting Gaiters, thick soles, with heels, for JI N) per pair, and a largo assortment of Spring Heals front SO cents so Sl.OOper pair. Also a large assortment of Morocco, Goat, and Rubber Shoes at MAILDIN'8, " declii-dly No, 10 Towu Street. FORhTlE OR EXCHANGE. SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL OUT LOTS, SITUATED ON and near the Columbus and G' anvllle plank road. These lots can be purchased at a bargain, on easy payments, or will exchange for city prnpartv. Inquire of auJS J. W.BAKER, Odeon Building. For Kale. A FIRST-CLASS HOUSE ON BROADWAY, SOrTB ', side, between Third end Fourth streets. For par Use-Inrs, Inquire of JOHN W. BAKER, novi; Odeon Building.-