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sin relation to judgments by confession"
passed February llth, 1916, be, and the
same is hereby repealed.
JAMES c. JOHNSON,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives..
WILLIAM MEDILL,
President Of the Senate.
May 1. 1859.
mo, 79.l AN ACT
Defining the powers of Plank and Turn
pike Road Companies.
SEC. /. Be il enacted bG the General
Assembly of the State Of Ohio. That it
shall and may be lawful for any Plank
road or Turnpike company heretofore
chartered under the laws Of this state. Tor
the purpose OF constructing any road au-
thorized by their respective charters. and
to provide for any present Indebtedness
which may exist against said companies
respectively. to issue the bonds OF such
company. to the amount. including such
Indebtedness. of one half OF the capital
stock of said company actually paid in,
and expen( ed in the construction OF such
road; said bonds to be issued in such
sums. and in such forms, as the board OF
directors of said several companies may
each prescribe. and to bear interest. and
become payable, at such time or times,
and place or places. as they may severally
designate; and for the redemption OF which,
the faith of said several companies are
hereby respectively pledged. together with
the property. rights and franchises there
unto belonging; and which said bonds
shall not be subject to higher rate of in
terest than that provided by law; Provided,
that nothing herein contained shall be so
construed as to authorize bonds TO be is
sued OF less denomination than one hun
dred dollars, or in the smilitude OF bank
notes. designed to circulate as money.
Sec. 2. That the stockholders OF any
company which shall issue bonds under
the authority of this act, for the purpose
of raising money with which to construct
the road of such company. or any part
thereof, shall be each individually liable
for the payment Of such bonds, over and
above the stock by such stockholders
owned, to a sum at least equal in amount
to the stock owned by each, at the time
the Indebtedness on account of said bonds
shall be created.
SEC. g. That any company that shall
avail itself of the provisions Of this act,
shall be governed by and be subject to the
provisions of any general law that may
hereafter be passed, for the incorporation
Of Turnpike and Plank Road Companies
JAMES C. JOHNSON.
Speaker Of The House Of Representatives..
JOEL W. WILSON.
Pre- sident otthe Senate.
May 8, 1852.
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May 3, 1852.
AN act

No. 30 AN ACT
To provide for filling vacancies in the
Board OF County Commissioners, and
prescribing their powers and duties in
certain cases.
SEC. /. Be 1t enacted By the General
assembly Of the Stete Of Ohio, That the
county commissioners Of the respective
counties, shall have power, to compound
for, or release, in whole or in part, any
debt, judgment, fine or amercement due
to their county. and for the use thereof.
except in cases where they, or either ol
them. are personally interested; and when
ever said commissioners shall compound
for, or release, in whole or in part, any
debt, judgment, fine or amercement, as
aforesaid, they shall enter upon their Jour-
nal statement of the facts in the case,
and the reasons that governed them in
making such release or composition.
SEC. 2. That the provisions OF this act
shall not extend to cases mentioned in an
act entitled an act restraining the power
of county commissioners to remit hnts,
penalties and judgments, in certain cases,
passed February eighth, one thousand
eigh, hundred and forty yseven.
SEC. 3. That whenever there shall be
a vacancy in the Office Of county commits
sloner. from death, resi- nation, removal,
or any cause other than the expiration of
the term for which he was elected, and
the interest Of the county shall require
such vacancy to be filled before Il C next
annual election, the Probate Judge. Audi
tor, and county Recorder Of such county,
; or a majority of them, shall meet at the
seat OF Justice OF the county, and appoint
one or more commissioners. as the case
may require, who shall co tinue in Office
until the next annual election, and until
the commissioner or commissioners then
elected. shall be qualified, and no longer;
and the absence Of any commissioner,
from the county, Tor six months in success
sion, shall be deemed resignation OF the
| Office.
SEC. d. That the fourth and twelfth sec
tons OF the act entitled an act establishing
boards OF county commissioners. passed
March filth. one thousand eight hundred
and ,hirty.on and the fourth section of
the act, passed February eighteenth, one
thousand eight undred and forty-elght,
entitled an act to extend the provisions of
the act passed February twenty-eighth,
one thousand eight hundred and forty
three, entitled an act TO authorize the Court
Of Common Pleas to remit judgments or
recognizances in certain cases, and for
other purposes, be and the same are here
by repealed.
JAMES C. JOHNSON,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives..
| WILLIAM MEDILL,
President Of The Senate.
April 80. 1859.
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Dissolution.

E@ HE partnership heretofore existing between
i'll Nicholas KOehier and Frederick Koehler,
trading under the firm of y. KOEHLER S, Co.,
has been dissolved by mutual consent.
Also the partnership heretofore existing betw cen
M Burghacher and + Koeher, trading under the
firm pf NJ. BURGBACHER {. Co., has also been
dissolved by mutual consent
The notes and accounts OF both firms are left in
the hands Of F. KoehIer for collection ito whom
immediate payment is isrequesed to be made by all
persons knowing themselves indebted.
N. KOEiiLER s. CO.,
M. BURGBACHER s. co.
Woodsfield, April 7, 1852.
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Land for Sale,

IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO.
"a n Ah ACRES of limestone ridge land. near
"a N w the bank OF Little Musklngum, nine
miles from Marietta about 33 acres cleared; tim.
ber good About 100 apple trees, of which 30 are
bearing; 5 or kinds Of cherry and 5 kinds OF
plumb tress quantity of peach trees, and some
pears and grapes A good two-story hewed log
house, well of good water, smoke house. paed
garden, SC.
ALSO
n u g Acres of land on the Waterford road,
I'll H eI miles from Marietta 60 of which are
under fence and in good state uf cultivation.
ALSO
10 Fv Acres on the Waterford road, miles
SHeD from Marietta, about rs acres cleared, and
will be sold low.
ALSO
E6GA Acres on the Muskingnm River, "a
Il - ~ miles from Marietta This tract can
be so divided as to make very valuable and very
desirable small farms. Well improved,
The above tracts will be sold at private SALE -
For particulars inquire on the premises, or OF
H. o. BUCHANAN.
Harmar, O., Feb IL, 1852 [ly]
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mo 82.l AN ACT
To authorize County Auditors to place tax
able Lands upon the Tax Duplicate,
il numerical order.
SEC. /. Be it enacted by The General
assembly Of the State Of Ohio, That the
county auditor Of any county in this state
may, in making out the duplicate of taxes
of any such county, for this and each
succeeding year, place each separate tract
ofreal property, in each and every town
ship in such county. according to the nu-
merical order OF the section in which said
tract or tracts may be situate, and the
same shall be placed on said duplicate, in
line or lines. Immediately opposite to,
and after the name or names OF the owner
or owners OF such tract.
JAMES c JOHNSON,
Speaker Of tie House Gf ReprcsentGtires,
J. w. WILSON,
President Of the Senate pro tenn.
May 3, 1852.
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mo. 1871 AN ACT

To regulate the liens Of Judgments
SEC. !. Be IL enacted By the General
Assembly of the State Of Ohio, That judg-
msnts by confession. and judgments on
all suits rendered at the same term OF the
Court at which said suits commenced,
shall only have lien on land from the
day on which said judgment shall be rem
dered; Provided, that no such judgment
shall have priority as TO such lien, over
any other such judgment rendered at the
same time.
SEC. 2. That the act entitled an act
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mo. 8l.1 AN ACT

mo. al.l AN ACT
To authorize Guardians to release the in
terest Of their Wards in tax titles to real
estate.
SEC. L. Be 1t enacted By the General
Assembly Of the State of Ohio, That where
any lands, towns lots, or other real estate.
have heretofore been, or hereafter may be
sold for taxes, and the title thereto has be-
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ES ESPECTFULLY Informs his old friends
A& aud customers, that he will continue the
business at the old stand, where he will sell
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
QueensUare, Boots, Shoes.
and all articles usually kept in country Store,
cheap as the cheapest for cash or country produce.
Woodsfield, April 7. 1852.
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New Arrangement.
The Fast Running, Light. Draught Steamer
CLIPPER,
r. +. GOODWIN MASTER

B. F. GOODWIN, MASTER,
Will run as Daily Packet between SUNFlSH
and WHEELING. leaving Sunfish at O'Clock,
A. NJ, returning leaves Wheeling at O'Clock,
P M. A Daily Line of COACHES will run
from Sunfish to Woods6eld, in connection with
the Clipper, and passengers can be recepted
through from either point.
June g. 1859
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NJ. Durgbacher

6sTILL continues in business at the old stand
~ where he will be happy to see his old friends
and customers. His stock of
Ready Made Ciothing
will be sold at the lowest prices Cali aud exam-
inc it before purchasing elsewhere.
Woodstield, April 7, 1852
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Marietta Book Store,
BOok.Bindery,

AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACToRY.
YNNHE Subscriber having recently established
I'LL in Marietta, Book Store and Bindery, re-
ectfuv invites attention to his very select stock
of School, Standard and Miscellaneous Books, Sta
pie and Fancy Stationary, &C., &c.
Merchants supplied on the ioiceSf Cincinnati or
Eastern City Cash Prices. All arders from dis
tance will meet with prompt attention.
Upon all School Books liberal discount will
be made to School Committees, Teachers and
Glasses
RAGS taken 10 exchange for Books or Station
ary ....
The Subscriber is the authorized agent for the
american Wing Repieac. Eclectic Maga-
azine, New York Evangelist, and
Nem Highlander.
Subscriptions also received for the Internation'
al, Sartin's and Graham's Magazines, and Godey's
Lady's Book
In immediate connection with the Store is the
Book-Bindery.
In which no pains or expense have been spared in
the selection of the Best Stock and Tools, includ.
ing one of w. o. Hckok's best Pennsylvania Rul
ing Machines, by which paper of any size can be
ruled to any pattern required.
Employing none but experienced workmen ,who
thoroughly understand their business. we are pre-
pared to manufacture Blank Books for the use o
County Officers, Merchants and others at short no
tice. Editions # Books in cloth or plain sheep
pamphlets, etc, stitched and covered Also mis-
cellaneous binding, in every variety OF style, or
the most reasonable terms
EDWIN FULLER,
Feb. 1852. l7Front st., opposite the Bank.
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EaOBlrOe Mutual
Fire Insurance Company
WOODSFIELD, OHIO.

This company. being organized under favor
able charter obtained from the Legislature, now
ready to Insure Hotels, Dwelling Houses, Barns
Stables, Store Houses, Shops, Merchandise, &c
&C., against loss by fire.
DIRECTORS.
ISAAC WELSH, JOHN KERR,
CHARLES HARE, WILLIAM STEEL,
JOHN A. DAVENPORT, JOHN F. BIDENHARN,
NATHAN HOLLISTER, THEo. BENNING GHAUS,
JNO. NJ. KIRKBRIDE.
JOHN A. DAVENPORT, Pres't
N. HoLLIsTER, Treas.
JNo NJ. KIRKBRIpE, Sec'y.
SIMPSON HOLLISTER,
April 81, 1852. General Agent.
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mo. III An ACT
To provide for collecting the Statistics o
Crime.

Urine.
Sec. /. Be IL enacted By the General
Assembly Of the Stale Of Ohio, That each
Prosecuting Attorney shall, between the
tenth and twentieth days Of December, in
every year, report to the Attorney Gener-
al a particular statistical account Of all
crimes prosecuted by indictment in his
county, during the year next preceding;
which account shall specify the number
of persons prosecuted, the crime or crimes
for which each person was prosecuted, the
result of each prosecution, and the pun
ishment (if any awarded thereupon, and
also the amount Of costs in each case. and
what portion thereof has been, and what
portion probably will be. collected; and
that each prosecuting attorney shall re-
port, ikew ise,. which OF the crimes so
prosecuted, were, in his opinion, commit
ted under the influence of ardent spirits.
Sec. 2. That the clerk OF each court
having cognizance Of pleas of the state
prosecuted by Indictment, shall. between
the first and fifth days Of December, in
every year. make out and deliver to the
Prosecuting Attorney of the county, an
accurate statement of the costs taxed or
taxable in each case, prosecuted as atore-
said, and determined during the year next
preceding; which statement shall specify
the portion of costs collected by execu-
ton or otherwise, from the defendant or
defendants. and in what cases execution
has been issued
SEC. 3. That each court having coy
nizance as aforesaid, shall make such al
lowances, payable out of the county treas
ury, to the clerk and prosecuting attorney,
for performances of the services hereby
required, as to the judge Or judges thereof.
may seem reasonable.
JAMES C.. JOHNSON.
Speaker Of The House Of Representatives..
WILLIAM MEDILL,
President Of the Senate
May 1, 1852.
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Book-Bindery.
New China, Glass and QueenSWare
Si'O Il e.

No. %, MONROE ST. WHEELING, VA,
TNVHE Subscribers respectfully give notice that
IL. they have just opened Splendid Stock OF
the above WARE, together with an assortment of
Mantle Ornaments and Fancy Goods,
some of which are New Patterns and of exquisite
TASTE AND BEAUTY.
Iron Stone China aud Porcelain Breakfast Din
ner, Tea and Toilet Ware, OF new patterns.
Hall Lamps and Lanterns, Solar aud
Lard Lamps, Britannia Ware,
Table Cutlery, &c. &c.
Together with complete stock of Common Ware
for city and country trade. We hope by keeping
such goods on hand as this section OF country Ie
quires, and giving our personal attention to re-
packing the same, to convince all who may favor
us with their patronage, that they cannot do bet
ter at any other establishment III the country
We invite all who may be purchasing their
spring stock to call upon us before purchasing else
where. HOBBS BARNES g. CO.,
Flint Glass Manufacturers,
Jan. 7. 1852 Wheeling, Va
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LAWS OF OHIO.
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.

NO. 10. AN dCI
To define the liability Of townships, where
the same have been altered or dimin-
ished.
Sec. /. Be il enacted by the General
assembly of the State of Ohio, That when
ever any township in this state shall have
been or may hereafter be altered, dimin-
ished, or in any way changed, by the for
nation of new townships, or additions to
other townships. or otherwise, such original
township, and all parts and portions of the
same, shall remain liable, to the same ex-
tent, on all contracts. engagements or
liabilities, contracted by such township,
prior to such change, as if no such alter
alton, diminution or change, had taken
place.
Sec. 9. That the trustees of any town
ship, in case Of division or change, as
provided in the>frst section, which shall
have retained the original name of such
township, shall, in levying tax for the
payment Of any legal orjust claims, against
such township, contracted prior to any
charge as aforesaid. procure a certified
abstract from the auditor of the proper
county, or in case parcels Of such town
ship shall have been attached to townships
OF different counties, then from the audi
tors Of the counties TO which any portion
of such township shall have been attached,
Of all the taxable property situate in such
attached portion or portions, together with
the names of the persons owning the same,
and in making the assessment and levy
for the payment of any such Indebtedness,
or interest thereon, at the time now, or
that may hereafter be provided by law for
making such levy. levy an amount not ex-
ceeding the amount now limited, or that
may hereafter be limited by law, for the
payment Of claims against townships, on
all the taxable property in the limits of
such township as it was bounded before
such change. and certify an abstract there
of to the county auditor OF the proper
county, or in case parcels of such town
ship shall have been attached 10 territory
in different counties, then said trustees
shall certify an abstract Of the tax levied
upon the property in such parcels respec-
lively, to the auditors Of the respective
counties, together with the names of the
persons so assessed, and the amount as,
sessed to each; and such auditor or audi
tors shall thereupon enter the same upon
the duplicate. designating the persons so
taxed, and for what purpose such levy has
been made, and the ia Xes shall be coliec-
ted thereon as IN other cases.
Sec. 3. The treasurer Of the county or
counties collecting any tax as aforesaid
assessed, shall, on demand, pay over to
the treasurer of such township, on the or.
der of the trustees thereof. after the first
day Of March of any year when the same
may have been collected. as moneys that
may have been collected for such town.
ship. and shall be entitled to the same fees.
and subject to the same liabilities, for du-
ties performed under this act, as in other
cases.
JAMES C. JOHNSON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives..
WILLIAM MEDlLL.
President Of the Senate.
May /, 1852.
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Great Bargains!
1Gn Aor,S of onJ

In Perry township, Monroe county, Ohio, known
as the Bottentied farm, well improved about 80
or 80 acres cleared will be sold by the undersign
ed at great bargain. The location Is good one,
being about one mile from the town OF Antioch,
the road leading from Woodsfleld to Sisters
vile.
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N Office interest Of WM. c. NIKE
" BIN, in the firm Of Hampton, Smith 4 Co.,
ceased on the 25th OF October last.
HAMPTON Il SMITH VIII continue the
Wholesale Dry GO0dS Business,
as heretofore, at No 81 UOOd Street
Pittsburgh, Jan ]. 1852
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140 Acres of Land,
In the same neighborhood. formerly owned by
Henry Ward, also well improved.
For further particulars inquire Of Thomas
Mitchell, jr., in Antioch or Of the undersigned, !,
in WoodstieId. JOSEPH MORRIS.
March 10, 1862.
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[ No. 83. An ACT
Further prescribing the duties OF the Audi
tor OF State.

[ No. SO. AN ACT
Further prescribing the duties of the Audi
tor OF State.
Sec l. Be it enacted By the General
assembly Of the State Of Ohio, That the
Auditor of State is hereby required to take
immediate steps to secure to the State of
Ohio, the title to all lands heretofore gran
ted, or that may hereafter be granted to
this state, by various acts Of Congress, for
the completion Of the Ohio. Miami. and
Wabash and Erie Canals, or for other pur-
poses.
SEC. Q. That the said Auditor OF State
is further required, il it become necessary,
to use such means as he may deem advi
sable, to obtain further Legislation by Con-
gress. to vest in the Stale Of Ohio all or
any of said lands, together with such other
lands as this state may have sold, and to
which said state has not hitherto secured
a valid title; Provided, that no money or
other compensation shall be paid. either
directly or indirectly, by said Auditor to
any person. for securing such title, or pro-
curing such further legislation.
JAMES C. JOHNSON,
Speaker Of tie House Of Representatires.
WILLIAM MEDiLL,
President Of tie Senate.
May /, 1852
AUDlToR's OFFICE. MONROE CoUNTy.2
Woodsfed. Ohio. June 80. 1852. !
certify that the foregoing laws are cor
recty printed from copies certified by the
Secretary OF State.
JOHN B NOLL.
Aud Monroe Co.
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JOHN w. 0KEY,
NOTA RY PU Lie,

wooDsFIELD, MONROE COUNTY. OHIO,
A UTHORIZED to administer all oaths, take
"A depositions and the acknowledgement of
deeds and other instruments, receive and make
protest of bills, notes, &C Deeds. mortgages,
powers Of attorney, &c, always on hand.
May 8, 1852.
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OTHER BANK PAPER.

The principal part of the circulation in this sec.
ton of the State in addition to Ohio paper, is sa
the banks OF Indiana, Kentucky, Western Penn
sylvania, and Wheeling, Va, which passes gener-
ally at par. Care should be taken in handling Iu
diana and Kentucky paper, as the counterfeits on
those banks are numerous. fit Hff
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n. K0ehler

Woodsheld, April 7, 1852.
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Preparing for the Fall Trade.

ENXFRA0RDINARYlNDUCEME nfe nov
- offered by R. LLOYD & Co., Wholesale Deal
ers in Boots and Shoes Front street, who have Just
received large stock, direct from the Manufac-
turers, which being ordered last Spnng, they were
selected with care and precision, in order to en-
best satisfaction.
Having before had the same work, and know
ing, aswe do, its superiority to many Others, and
ordering most of our stock before the advance on
Leather, we are convinced we possess advantages
over those who bought lately. Our stock com
prises an extensive variety of Mems, Boys, Wo-
mems Misses and Children's Wear, of every de-
scription.
We would say to the public and Dealers in gen.
eral, that their attention we respectfully solicit
hoping you will favor us with the same, and
doubling not but an examination ofour stock will
prove satisfactory to all.
Portsmouth, Sept. 4, 1852. sep14-36
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POmerOY Academy,

TNHE FALL AND WINTER TERM of this
Institution will commence on MONDAY, THE
27rH or SEPTEMBER.
Instruction is given in the Latin, Greek,
French, and German Languages; in the Mathe-
matics, Natural Sciences, and the other English
Branches usually taught in Academies.
The Principal will endeavor, according TO the
best Of his ability, to make his instructions prac
tical and thorough, to discipline the mind ana
improve the character.
TERMS:
For the Common English Branches, Natural
Philosophy, Astronomy, Botany, History,
and Book Keeping, per quarter, 500
For the higher English Branches, Latin,
Greek Languages, and the Mathematics,
per quarter, soc
For German and French small extra charge
will be made, sufficientto pay for the instruction
in those Languages.
Pens, Ink, Copy Books, and Slate Pencils, will
bs furnished for 25 cents quarter.
aug24-tf @. G. GILES, Principal.