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nr May is considered

r May is considered an unfortun ate
marrying month. Acountry editor SAYS
that q girl was asked not long since, to
unite herself in the silken tie, to 0 frisk
chap who named May in his proposals.
The lady tenderly limited that May was
a~nrunlucky month for marrying.
well, make it june, then, honestly re-
piled the swain, anxious to accommodate.
The damsel paused q moment, hesitated,
cast down her eyes and with a blush said:
sWouldn't April do as well?'
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REGULATION S.


Persons wishing to compete must become MEM
bers of the Society, by paying one dollar annually
TO the Treasurer, which must be done before their
articles are entered on the books of the Society.
All stock entered for competition must be ac-
companied with q description of age, breed, and
where gro wn.
All articles offered for premiums must be own.
ed by the persons offering them, or by members Of
their families-children over 81 years of age are
not entitled. to compete without becoming mem.
bers themselves.
No person will be allowed to serve on any COM
mittee before which he has an article or articles
for exhibition.
When there is no competition, no premiums
will be awarded unless the article presented be
deemed deserving and meritorious.
Premiums may be aw arded on any articles not
enumerated in the Premium List
No animal can obtain a premium unless it is
owned in Monroe county and no article can re-
Of the county, with the exceptions specified in
the list.
The various awarding committees are requested
70 be present in due time, and TO report themselves
on their arrival to the Secretary.
Judges on animals will have regard to the SYM
metry, early maturity and size and will make
proper allowances for age, feeding, and the gen
eral character and condition Of the animals. They
are especially requested not to give encourage
ment to over-fed animals, the object being to have
superior animals for breeding. Judges are re-
quested to examine the progeny. when possible.
OF all animals exhibited as breeders, and make due
allowances for exceliencies and imperfections in
these, in giving their awards to the sire or dam.
No person, except an officer or member of the
Board, will be allowed to interfere with the
judges during their examination.
The following persons, composing the Commit
zee OF Arrangements, are authorised to procure
grounds for the Fair. to have buildings erected
| fhAraon apd un,Ea oil othor nocaooorv arranro
ments: John Kerr, ]. NJ. Kirkhride, w. I. Nor
ris. s. G.. Smith, VIM. Okey, S. H%ollister, Thos
Ford.
Further orders as to the exhibition v i'll be pub
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COURT OF OMMON PLEAS.
Henry Ford, as Guardian,l
VS.. In Partition.
William Johnston, ct al.
DAVID PATTON, Milton Patton, Philip Pat
~ ton. Sarah Patton, John Patton, Jane White,
Abram. White, Stephen Slime, Mahlon Slime, Will
liam Johnston, and Robert Johnston. will tnke
notice that a petition was filed against them on the
twenty-nin,h day of August, 1853, in the Court
of Common Pleas OF said County of Monroe, by
Henry Ford, as Guardian Of the said Philip Pat
ton, Sarah Patton and John Patton, and is now
pending, wherein the said Henry Ford, as Guar
dian aforesaid, demands partition of the follow
ing real estate-being part of the south east guar.
ter of section eight, in township six, and range
six, in said county Of Monroe and in the Marietta
Land District. being so much of said quarter as
lies on the north side Of a run running through
said quarter. being from the center of said run,
containing eighty-fve acres more or less; and
that at the next term of said Court application
will be made by the said Henry Ford, as Guar.
dian aforesaid, for an order that partition may be
made of said premises.
HOLSTER, OKEY s. HOLSTER,
Aug. 81, 1853. Au'ys for Pet
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OF Oil for alodgei in some vast wilder
ness, some boundless contiguity Of shade,
a pure, cold water stream, with plenty Of
trout and not too deep to wade. Would
we not enjoy jig
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Monroe Mutual

Insurance Company.
WOoDsFIELD, OHIO.
This company, being organlzed under I fassss
ready to Insure Hotels, Dwelling Houses, Barns,
Stables, Store Houses, Shops, Msrchandize, re
&C., against loss by fire. -
.ss DIRECTORS.
ISAAC WELSH, JOHN KERR,
CHARLES HARE, WILLIAM STEEL,
JOHN A. DAVENPORT, JOHN F. BIDENHARN,
NATHAN HoLLtsrER, THEo. BENNINGHAus,;s
JNo. M. KIRKBRrDE.
JOHN A. DAVENPORT, Pfesf.a
N. HoLLIsrER, Treas. So ~
JNo. M. KIRKsRIDE, Sec'y. as9si sssS
SIMPSON HOLLISTER,
April Il, 1852. General Agent.
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@You aatter me- said an exquisite
the other day TO q young lady, who was
praising the beauty of his moustache.
sFofsheayen's sake ma'am,' i~nterposed
an Indiana Hoosier, don't make that chap
any J9atter than he is noso!'
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VIM. F. BOOTH,

o RWARDING N COMMISSION MERCHANT,
HARRINGTON, OHIO,
HAVING recently purchased a WHARF BOAT,
LII in connection with his WAREHOUSE, is now
ready to accommodate .Mouing Families at mod
crate charges. Merchants consigning their goods
to his care, will have them received at night and
in wet weather on the Wharf boat, without extra
charges. Aug. IL.
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Mas. PARrINGToN ON THE TURKISH
WAR.-sDear mel said Mrs. Partington.
and so she is a dear-not that she meant
SO; because under that black bonnet is hu-
mility, and self praise forms no part Of her
reflection. It vas a simple ejaculation,
that vas all; our word for it. Dear me!
herethey are goingto have wal again over
the sea, and only for a Turkey, and it
don't say how muchii weighed either, nor
whether IL was slender; and Prince Knock
smstlf has gone OFF in a milf, and the
Rushin' bears and the Austriches are all
to be let loose to devour the people, and
Heaven knows where the end Of it will
leave off: War IS a dreadful thing-so
destroying 70 temper and good clothes.
snd men shoot at each other just asif they
were gutter purchase, and cheap at that
How sorrowfui the cover Of the snuff.box
shut, Dc she ceased speaking, and the
spectacies looked dewy. like a lumber in
summer-heat filed with ice water.
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J.. C.. HARBOUR.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER IN
Carpet, Looking Glass, and

UPHOLSTERY WARE, 90 Q
No. 143, Main street, Wheeling, Va.
II EEPS constantly on hand a very large and sx-
N tensive assortment of TAPESTRY, vENE-
TIAN and INGRAM CARPETINGS, Rugs,
Mats. Oil Cloths, Table and Piano Covers &c.kc.
ALSO-Gilt and Mahogany framed Looking
Glasses. Portrait and Picture Frames Of every de-
cription on hand and made TO order. Venetian
and Stat Window Blinds, Transparent Window
Ware. such as BEDS, MATTRESSES, Pill
LOWS, QUILTS. COUNTERPANES, CuSH-
IONS, SC. Also-Curtain Goods in great Variety
Blinds. Trimmings, Cords. Tassels, and q canstant
supply of Smith & Stratton's celebrated EurAiture
and Coach Varnish for sale at factory pTtcs. g Z
All of which will be sold at the very lowest pri-
ces, and warranted to give satisfaction. ap2o
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The Great Western Tobacco Emporiun!s
Logan, Carr & Co.:
DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF
SNUFF & SEGARS,

81 MAIN STREET,
w EELIN G ,VA.sts
A RE now ready to supply dealers in the city or
II country. with Virginia Chewing Tobacco. inn
Snuff boxes, ect,
They will offer, on the best terms. az their
Wholesale store No.. 81 Main street, between
Quincy aud Monroe streets
500 boxes IS and IS lump chewing tobacco;
200 do 1alb do do
$50 do pound, some very superior;
SO do Diadem and dew drop twist, .ss
80 gross yellow bank and amulet fine cut.
90 bbls smoking tobacco,
200. 900 superior segars,
800 goo domestic do @af9sSA
$50 boxes chalk pipes and pipe heads.
- so gross snuff boxes, - -
90 do segar cases, etc. etc.
Dealers ale invited to call aud examine our
stock. We are determined to offer inducements
equal to any in the eastern market. apo
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Sunfish and Wheeling Daily Packet

fF@M1naA S STEPHEN D
ss&&4sF HEftfE@Sff J. X. BOOTH, Master,
ssaEzlaWil leave SUNFISH every day al
6 O'Clock, A. M, and WHEELING at 4 o'clock,
P. NJ.
All business entrusted to this boat will receive
prompt attention.
March 81, 1852.
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nAvID B. PATTON'S ESTATE-The un-
~ dersigned has been duly qualified as Executor
of the estate of David b. Patton, late of Monroe
deceased. JAMES NESBITT.
July 20, 1853.
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List Of Pr 8.
ON FIELD CROPS.

ON FIELD CROPS.
Best crop of wheat not less than l acre -
Best crop of corn no, less than l acre 4
Best crop of oats not less than I acre 3
I'd best DO l so
Bes. crop Of potatoes not less than "A acre 8
I'd best do so
Best acre of timothy hay, to be weighed in
October or November 8
Best "a acre of tobacco, as to texture and
quality, to be weighed after handed
Best acre of clover seed 4
Best acre of timothy seed 4
I'd best do 2
Awarding committeeman Barnhard, Elijah
Uilom, Edward Reed.
Applicants for premiums on Crops, must have
their ground and produce accurately measured by
one or more disinterested persons, whose state
ments must be verified by affidavit, and must fur
nish explicit written statements of, LIST, the kind
Of soil (; I'd, the kind and quantity OF manure. and
manner Of application ; Sd, the manner and time
of preparing the ground, and planting or lowing {;
18th, the quantity Of seed used 5th, mode of
culture and time Of harvesting /; 9th, the amount
of time of both man and beast employed in apply
ing manure, preparing the ground. planting OF
sowing-cultivating and gathering the crop 7th,
and nett amount of the crop, the whole of which
must be measured or weighed by the usual stand
ards; 9Th. if practicable they must produce a sam-
pie of the crop to the committee, and haye it ex-
hibited at the Fair.
The premiums will be awarded with reference
to prohtableness, as well as amount of crop--hence
quality as well as quantity will be considered.
The object which the Society wish constantly
to keep in view in awarding premiums on crops,
is not merely that it may be known that large
crops are raised in the county ; but that the meth
cd Of cultivating such crops may be made public
that the farmers of the county generally, may
avail themselves of any knowledge that may be
useful to them.
Competitors for premiums on Corn, and Glover
and Timothy seeds may report to the committee
at any time previous 20 the first Monday in De-
cember, and on Tobacco previous to the first We'd
nesday in March 1854.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-14

H An Alderman once called on DR..
Franklin, when the following dialogue took
place:
doctor, I have a strange tendency to
the gout; what shall / do to arrest it?'
Take q bucket of water, and a ton OF
anthracite fcoal) three times q week.
Howl
Drink the former, and carry the latter
up three pair Of stairs
We have not heard that he needed ad-
yice afterwards.
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A statement to be furnished in writing, con-
tanning, LIST, the age and breed Of the COW, and
time OF calving; I'd, the quantity of milk in weight,
and the butter made therefrom. during a period OF
ten days, (the butter made ON the trial to be ex.
hibited with the COW at the fair.)
Sd. The quantity and kind of feed given the
COW during, and preceding the experiment.
The statements to be verified by the COMPETE
tor, and another person conversant with the facts,
certifying thereto, over their signatures.
For the best bull and two best cows, over
2 years old, bought and brought into the
county by a member of the society, 20 90
The object, in offering this last premium, is
that stock very superior to any heretofore exhib.
tied here, may be brought into the county; and
the committee are authorized to withhold the pre-.
MUM If the stock exhibited should not prove to
be of that character.
Awarding committee-Jacob Vernon, Thomas
Wright, George N. Beckett, jeremiah HOLSTER.
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A Cool Operation.

The Boston Herald says that last Mon
day night two thieves entered the hotel Of
A. Fuller, Boston, by prying the cellar
door from its hinges, when they proceed
ed to the bar, took the money-drawer in
to the street, sat down On the sidewalk,
divided the change, and pocketed the
same. Fuller at this time awoke and
thrust hisshead out ofthe window, and ask
ed them:
tWhat are you doing there?'
sNone of your business!'
Have you been into my bar?' asked
Fuller,
Yes, was the reply.
Stole all my change, chg
Yes.
well just bring it back, and I'll give
you bills for it.
mo, we can't stop now, we are in a hur-
systo go to bed
Very well. responded Fuller, I'm rath-
or sleepy myself
About that time the rogues left in some
thing ofa hurry.
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B. b. DUNCAN,
Watch do Clock Maker.

CLARINGTON, OHIO.
All kinds of WATT lES and CLOCKS repair
ed on reasonable terms and warranted.
S~PECTACLES to suit all ages, sex and colrrs.
TIME PIECES as low as 81 90-warranted
to keep good time.
Dec. %, 1852.
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THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.
i. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary, are considered as wishing to con-
tinue their subscription.
2. If subscribers order the disc continuance of
their periodicals., the publisher may continue to
send them until all arrearages are paid.
3 1t subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
periodicals from the Offices to which they are di
rected, they are held responsible till they have
settled the bill, and ordered them discontinued.
a. 1t subscribeIs remove to other places without
informing the publishers, and the papers are sent
to the former direction, they are held responsible.
5. The courts have decided that refusing to take
periodicals from the office, or removing and leav-
ing them uncalled for, is prima facie evidence Of
intentional fraud.
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Premiums and Regulations,
For the Third Annual Exhibition Of the
Monroe County Agricultural Society, to
be held in Woodsfeld, on Thursday and
Friday, the 9Th and 7M days Of Octo-
her. 1853.
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Wall Paper and Window Blinds.

Have just received a large stock OF the fine satined
ROOM AND ENTRY PAPER,
Common Paper, Bordering and Window
Blinds,
Unsurpassed in quality and variety by any in the
city. Purchasers have only to call and examine
the stock to be convinced that they can be supplied
with Paper at prices lower than else where. AZ the
Book and Paper Store, corner OF Main and Union
streets. Wheeling, Va sp20S
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THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. :

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
One dollar and fifty cents per annum, if paid
in advance; otherwise two dollars will be requir-
ed. Marketable produce will be taken in payment.
No paper will be discontinued, except at the op-
ton Of the editor. until all arrears are paid.
All letters and communication sent by mail
must be postpaid.
JOB PRINTING
Executed with neatness and dispatch atthis Office,
and at reasonable prices.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
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Wilde e. Brother.
BOOKSELLERS and STATIONER

BOOKSELLERS and STATIONERS.,
&. WHEELING, VA, =
WHOLESALE and Retail Dealers in MisceIla-
w neous Medical. Theological, Classical, His
and School Books. Blank Books, Stations.
ry, Wall Paper. and Window Blinds. sri
An extensive and varied assortment of the above
will at all times be kept on hand and constant adj
ditions be made thereto.
Wholesale dealers. school committees, teachers
and all others supplied at the lowest rates At ths
Bookstore, corner of Main and Union SITS.
gG-The highest price paid in cash or trade for
good Rags.
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THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

Tu elve lines, or less, will be charged al
one square.
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Notice in Partition

STATE OF OHIO, MONROE COUNTY, SIS
Court OF COMMON PLEAS.
Henry Ford, as Guardian
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Best barrel OF flour from 5 bushels Of wheat 3
I'd best Diploma.
The above articles must be manufactured in
the county, and within the year. The commit
tee are requested to make a lengthy report, de.
scr,bing the articles upon which they award pre-
miums, and noticing the number OF competitors
for the different premiums.
Awarding committee-Wm F. Hunter, Jona-
than Leslie, L. B. Gratigny.
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The society wish to encourage the introduction
and use of the best farm implements in the coun-
try, hence the above named implements need not
be manufactured in the county, but they must be
owned in the county.
Awarding committee-Isaac Beardmore, David
Lupton, Thomas A. Way.
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Further orders as to the exhibition vii be p
|ished in due time.
The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-01

Th- Hua,io C'amat-rr iai el,rs ,be & .-.
Sag p.ff.talsfs Of d lsie sEpi1sian On ,le
lskes.
~ sspeeisl dcrpaifh ursf u,e S.o,5
loo iasn D.eri4i. W learn that haiwc
10 unl y o.ritst Tn Maane-isy nsfnipr.
~ iraFrlirt ChsNengs. ous n usr han8
s',nf brett bslh aunuz 10, prrseu, sci...n.
exploded h@f b.algf vhrn aboui facsat
ORD ~ hciuu Nartins~. hsHsl dnun Tho
cfpf,si9u ~ tsrriac. tearing the stern 81
Nie bpai q Firccs, and csnsiug o. mnrh
csntge bet sise saus Ia Eve Iniuaies ailrt
NiH acciirn. Pave sefs0ns. tao ~ whom
SCre pasecurffs, ~rfr Killed Instantly hv
uir ctrlssiau. thor hn-lias bsing blow ii
. tie sir. an, ihrcc oiicr we're terribly
Scaldfd. s,sac ufihr surviving passenger
md crcw u The propeller. managed to
lsaReh one 4 Inc hpsis. and escaped ffo,a
-ff'ck, hfaung the sounded pcrsoas WITH
thru- They wefc lckcd up by the schoou.
ef.Ns,fh Ntrr, ~ were others " hu chung 10
portions II the wreck. The propeller Br-
sfjsisS'rs sheftly sflef coming 40. took the
survivors ~ the schooner carried thea 10
il,snoit where their wants were suppiiod.
The CA1AsnFt was on her ffst trp. anb
wss owned BY ~. y. Strong. Of Detroit.
and Cart. liar- ofthe finn II iinfi. New
man a Go. of this city. The cost II the
pfoPrilor was IN the Deighborcoed Of ihir-
y Thousand dollar, and her engine was
built IN Detroit. She was, understand. in
snfed. We have No, ~, learned ihs names
Of three killed and wounded b. the unior-
tunstc accident.
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MN,

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wsn.ari.,a. las. y. afsi.n. 81. s,asrNr.
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go rra.irf rsi Nostt Arda N',rf in trlsi 40
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VI Frsfsi
w. Fas ~ss ssrsrst is Hsr rrari,u, 81 BIZ. rfni,.
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ia"aifal Haiirs with 10. nsniitt Vt NsHissifa,
iis suig.rai vim DE-. rlfur 81 Aaiand ils cnm
iufnfta Ne aratrt ia Tinnasifh, Nv nr in an asrs
insHi shierea iuto ~iih ~ iiauil.f, ~hi. fss.snF
hissiaai't fA htri, thsf t- raaid rrarfisf 10
Nan'Hriaff ril fhs expiration uf Three safs. 81 the
dee fna. nmr he iriu"Frd - HahiaEttd. ubsr,
be- eouiuusa D. pts,irr with rfrsi acceptance ~ 10
NJ. arrt rrryHsss in his death
Anons ne pifsirisns q Vermont uf rus occu.
pir1 Eh rank. A. the TINE ~ hs decrease De- was
smonf me- uldtsi rraeiiioncu q ,hs suts, and Oh,
s.atdrirr Of the i,atr b. ~, stti uas sfi uuahst-
td He Was suonstvo', inovR ~. md ti- SEN .ccs
vrre often Boz dcmsnd in cstfsBr ct-c. o. CONSIDER.
able distance, and a man, - fhsfu me result. Of HI.
ishfs w,rr euiiurutly sorrrssfui.
IN. success ~ ~. rua not thc result 4 mere
circumstances hui - an ss-snihar- Il qualities not
onsu found united la tbe same Individual fc was
i-isHosted q W., Keen I.rrcJjieo swer combined
unucnoe of~hich, be seidpm failed detect tho trr
nature aud causes uf disrasr lie had bidusir,
and lsf-sverenes tiist easily tanned aside
by oiArrs. Added these traits " hi character.
he wsF always accustomed "a answrf bis calls with
the greatest proapinnss. lie nluTrutef gained mann
friends by tho pctular amislcnes-, and. v may BE-
allowed the expression. bs the AHaesifs n his diso
siunn. Such rharacicrstics gained ~ him, oni,
awell founded. but lasting confidence.
lie was honorcd by hi. fellow citizens psl.t,aolt a.
well A. IN his prurssipn. Nc ior many YEAR
their Representative in the Legislature aud Tor three
years senator and acquitted himself In these stations
with honor.
Dr. rnt was united la marriage quite early in life
to Ms. MARY Crary, whom he has len o. lament his
death. There sit children b, this marriage, two
81 whom dead. The other children, three sons
and daughter, living, and occupy positions Of
usefulness. Two al the follow the profession 81
their father.
The death Of tho deceased I. felt 10 be bcreave
In those alonc who were connected with him in
the relationships of fe hut Is sit Ia be public lose
lie will be missed and laincntcd by his brbihers IN
his profession, with whom he so often met In counsel
He will he missed by hs fellow citizens IN the inter
Of life hut II " satisfaction 10 think that
his life 81 usefulness TO is rlose. May
hts children who follow his profession, initiate the
examples of their honored father, that they may rise
up and MI the place in the hearts Of the community
that now l. left Vnid. CON-
W. Chronicle please oopy.