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For the Spirit of Democracy.

Mr.. MoRR1s:-You will oblige many OF
your Democratic friends in the Western
part Of Monroe by re-publishing the pro-
ceedings of the "Western Democratic
Meeting,'' held in the town of Calais on
Saturday. the 4th day of June, A. D. 1858.
And in order to show the feeling and ap-
proval of the doings Of that meeting in the
Eastern part of Noble county, please pub
lish the article, in reference thereto, from
the "Democratic Courier" Of Noble. The
claims of the West to the Representative
is too plain to need argument; indeed. l
believe it is conceded by every part Of the
county, that the candidate should be taken
from the West, and the writer and others.
in the West, have been repeatedly told by
Democrats in various parts of the county.
if we would agree upon candidate in the
West that he should receive their unani-
nous support-there would be no candi-
date presented from Woodsfeld, &c. Sew
eral gentlemen in the West were spoken
of in connection with the Office of Repre-
sentative. 1t was considered TO be the best
policy to call meeting, which was accord
ingly done. The notice set forth that the
object of the meeting was for the purpose
of selecting suitable man for the Office
of Representative, as the choice Of the
West.
Now in order to destroy the force Of that
meeting it has been said by designing per-
sons that there were but one or two per-
sons engaged in it-that it was fictitious
matter-that there was no meeting. &c,
&c. When men charge me and my fel.
low officers with signing anything that does
not bear truth on its face, they do US great
injustice. and let down their own dignity
and respect for truth, merely for the sake
Of facilitating their advancements. Con-
sidering the extreme busy season of the
year, (the 4th of June,) the meeting was
very largely attended, and was one Of the
most spirited and enthusiastic meetings
that ever witnessed.
DR.. JAMES M. STouT. received almost
a unanimous vote, although two other gen.
tlemen Of high moral and political worth.
were also before the meeting. The choice
of the Wes, is now fairly before the De-
mocracy of the county, and it remains for
that Democracy to say on the Sd day OF
next month. whether the candidate shall be
taken from the West or from Woodsfield.
Respectfully Yours. &C..
GEORGE W. SHAKLEE.
August l6, 1853.
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From the Ohio S,ateaman.
TTUH tIio OHIO StaV65mdn.
naelinafinn nf Gnl RHss

Declihation Of Col. Bliss.
We learn from the Plain Dealer that
Col. BLISS our worthy candidate for Lieut..
Governor. declines his place on the State
Ticket for reasons wholly Of domestic
nature.
We were not unaware that Col. BL1ss
contemplated this step. We met him re-.
GENTLY en- route to Montreal. Hewas then
full Of railroad business, and was getting
deeper and deeper in it every day. His
reasons are almost compulsory. Yet we
had hoped that he had reconsidered his
determina alton then expressed. The De-
mocracy of the State will regret to hear OF
Col. BLISS declination. They justly re-.
garded his name as tower of strength to
the ticket. We hope yet that the Plain
Dealer may be mistaken in its informa-
ton. If not, there will be additional in
centive TO the Democracy to rally on the
24th, in full convention, and endeavor at
least 10 supply Col. Bliss place, by a
Democrat whose name will be as accepta-
BILE as that of Col. BLISS was 10 the whole
party.
Since writing the above, we have receiv-
ed for publication the following:
BucyRUs, Aug. 18th, 1858.
Hon. w. D. MORGAN, Chm Dem. Central
Committee Of Ohio:
DEAR SIR-Owing to the situation OF my
business, and the multiplicity of my pri-
vate engagements it will be impossible for
me, if elected, to discharge the duties of
the office of Lieutenant Governor. Under
the circumstances by which am surround
ed, feel it an important duty to the Demo-
cratic party to decline the honor they pro-
pose to confer upon me by an election to
that distinguished position.
You will do me favor by informing the
Democracy Of the State of my declination
at as early a day as possible, SO that the
vacancy thus occasioned in the State Tick
ct may be filed at the approaching State
Convention.
In Withdrawing my name from the ticket
do not withdraw my support from the
Democratic party, and Democratic prin.
ciples. | will, therefore, close this brief
note with the expression Of my earnest
hope for the triumph of the Democratic
ticket afthe ensuing election. and to pledge
to its success my best exertions.
Yours. most truly.
LESTER BLISS.
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Public Meeting.

Pursuant to public notice for a Temper
ancs Meeting. number of the citizens
of Green township met on Wednesday,
August nth, 1853.
The meeting organized by appointing
JOSEPH CALDWELL, Chairman, and
Harry T. Mitchell, Esq, Secretary.
Moved by w. ]. Mcconnell, that John
Gillespie, Edward Hopton and Jacob Huff.
man be appointed a committee to draft
resolutions.
The committee retired and returned with
the following preamble and resolutions,
which were read and adopted:
WHEREAS, it appears in the columns Of the
"Spirit of Democracy that the citizens
Woodsfeld held Temperance Meet
ing, the object Of which, as appears by
the resolutions. is TO support candidates
for the Legislature that will vote for the
Maine Liquor Law, or one equivalent;
therefore,
Resolued, That in the opinion Of this
meeting. the Constitution of the State Of
Ohio is calculated to secure to the people
the rights and privileges necessaryto pro-
mote their happiness, prosperity and Sc
curity. ss. 49,. ee5igf
Cd. That whilst we believe some meas
ure is necessary for the suppression Of al.
ooholic beverages. we do not consider il
necessary to pledge any candidate for the
offices ofsenator or Representative. to give
any specific vote on the Liquor question
as we believe the officers. elected by the
people will enact such laws as will be deem
ed by them most efficient, and likely to give
satisfaction to the people.
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Judge Bartlev.

We find the following merited tribute to
the Democratic nominees in general, and
JUDGE BARTLEY in particular, in the DEM
ocratic Erpositor. Mr.. BoYEs has spoken
the unanimous sentiment of the Democra-
cy with regard to JUDGE BARrLEY, evinc-
ed most conspicuously by his nomina alton
at the 9Th January convention without a
whisper of dissent.
"While we can indulge in expressions
Of qualifications as to the character of the
Democratic ticket presented 10 the voters
of Ohio for their sufrages this Fall. and
while the friends of the various candidates
presented dwell with pride upon the fitness
Of each. and the wisdom and patriotism Of
the Democratic State Convention in their
selection, there is perhaps no more just
cause of satisfaction than that we have an.
other opportunity of expressing the public
regard for that long tried friend Of politi-
cal equality whom we have selected as our
candidate for the Supreme Bench.
There are few men, if any, within the
borders of our State, whose lives have ev-
idenced more uniform, and consistent
devotion 10 principles; a more infexible
regard for the right. supported and sus-
tanned as they are by Intellectual vigor,
varied mental accomplishments and un.
wavering honor and propriety. To those
who have been intimately acquainted with
the Hon. Thomas w. Barley in the varied
relations OF private life, as well as in the
numerous public positions which he has
ornamented. whether he be regarded as
the high and honorable gentleman of the
social circle. the indefatgable lawyer, the
formidable advocate of the bar, in the leg.
islatve halls, in the circle of literature, or
in the political contest, his character and
career presents nothing but emotions of
pride to an Ohioan, and particular gratu-
lation to an Ohio Democrat. Judge Bart
ley has multiplied the number ofhis friends
since he has been upon the Bench Of the
Supreme Court by his dignifed bearing,
the correctness Of his judicial decisions.
and the promptness and dispatch with
which his official duties are Performed
Wetrust that he will be reelected by "a
majority that will express that the people
of the State appreciate his abilities and his
virtues.
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Western Democratic Meeting.

According 10 previous notice. large
and respectable number of the democratic
voters Of the Western part of Monroe and
Eastern part of Noble counties, convened
in the NJ. E. Church in the town of Calais.
on Saturday, the 4th inst. The meeting
was organized by appointing GEORGE
w. SHAKLEE, of Stock township, Noble
county, President, and JACOB L. ELLIOTT.
of Seneca township, Monroe county. and
PETER MARTIN, Marion township, Noble
county, Vice Presidents, and JAMES Ar
KlNsoN. of Seneca township, Monroe coun-
ty. Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been
stated by the President, and several gen.
tlemen having been put in nomination as
candidates for Representative. the meeting
proceeded to ballot. DR.. JAMES M. STOUT.
of Seneca township, having received a
majority of all the votes given. was de-
clared the choice of the people, as their
candidate for Representative Of Monroe
county, with her original boundaries.
The balloting coptinued for two hours.
during which time DR.. James NJ. Stout,
G. W. Shaklee, and C. Sullivan, Esq,
addressed the meeting.
The following preamble and resolutions
were offered and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, We, the people Of the West
ern part of Monroe county, not having
been for many years honored with a Rep
resentative in the State Legislature from
our number; and ,chereas, we have always
borne our proportion OF the county bur-
thens, without receiving our proportion ol
official honors, and profits; and achereas.
the Eastern part of Noble county is enii.
tied TO be represented by the Representa-.
tive from Monroe county; and aohereas
the Central and Eastern part Of Monroe
county stand pledged to support West
ern man at the coming election, therefore
Resozred, That this meeting present bu
one man as their choice for the Office O
Representative. s.s 81.
RESOLVED, That JAMES NJ. STOUT
of Seneca township, be, and he is hereby
declared the choice OF this meeting.
Resoloed, That in presenting the name
of Dr.. Stout, we present man of com
manding talents, good Democrat, ant
an able and fearless advocate OF the peo
ple's rights. .4 -
/ RESOLVED. That we confidently expec
and believe that the Central and Eastern
parts of Monroe county will unite with u
in the support Of the man we have this Ga.
nominated.
Resozved, That the proceedings Of thi
meeting be signed by its officers, and pub
lished in the Spirit Of Democracy ant
Democratic Courier.
G.. w. SHAKLEE, Prest. p
JACOB L. ELLIorT,( u;.o p~ss,s
| h PETER MARTIN, 'o ''''
i JAMES ATKINSON, Secretary
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Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the. final settles
In ment accounts of the AslminissratUrs. Exec-
utors aud Guardian of the estates of the following
persons, havebee filed in The Probate Court u.
Monroe county. Ohio. for settlement:
James w. Shankiand Admir- of James Dotson, de-
ceased VS gaas8 4ssSx - sssis $50 -
Christian simons Admf Of George Altor.. dec ID
Thos Cummings Guardian Of David ThoSnbury.
VIM Pickens Adm'r Of Edward Mstsnnis, dec a.
Margaret w. Morgan Ex'x of Forbes A. Morgan.
deceased. sssssss ,xss ksSss.ss 3
The above accounts will be fpr hearing on lhs.
22d day Of August. pext. -
July II. 1853. spiobass 9udse.
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CLARINGToN ORDINANCES.

DE IL ordained By the Council of the incorpora.
ID ted rillage of Clarington, That if any person
over the age of years, shall strip naked in day.
light, within the corporate limits Of Clarington,
as to expose themselve. to view in an indecent
and improper manner, whether for the purpose OF
bathing in the river. or creek. or otherwise, shall
be deemed guilty of misdemeanor. andupon con-
vic,ion thereof. before the Mayor, shall be fined in
any sum not less than twenty-five cents nor more
than one dollar. aud costs OF suit for each offence
SEC. I'd. find be it further ordained, That
any person or persons owning or having in charge,
any boat. or water craft, Of whatsoever descrip-
tion lyingto, within the corporate limits of said
town, aud permitting boys, or other persons, to
undress and expose themselves, on board of such
boat or water craft, in the manner forbidden in the
first section Of this ordinance, shall be deemed
guilty of an offence. and upon conviction thereof,
before the Mayor, shall be fined in any sum not
less than fifty cents, nor more than five dollars,
and costs of suit for each and every offence.
VIM. LITTEN, MAYOR.
e. B. Cox, Recorder.
Clarington, Aug. "A, 1888.
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PROBATE COURT, MONROE COUNTY.
PARTITION.

FLJAH GRAY, of the State of Illinois; Rich.
" ard Gray. whose place of residence is un-
known; Mary Gray, Elisha Gray, Sarah Gray Ma
than Gray. and Ann Tracy, and Christina Smith.
and George Smith her husband. of the State of
Pennsylvania, hereby notified, that on the goth
day Of August. 1853, the undersigned, as guardi-
an OF the mlnor heirs Of David Gray, deceased.
filed in said court petition. the object and pray
er of which is, to sell the lands of said decedent
to wit about fifty acres of land in section 35,
township 8, range 5, in said county Of Monroe;
also about twenty acres in section "a, township Z,
range 6, in Belmont county. Ohio Said petition
will be fur hearing Oh the oath day of September,
next. - ASA TARRETSON
August "a, 1853
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STATE OF OHIO, MONROE COUNTY.
IN TIE CoURr OF CoMMoN PLEAs. =

In Pa,f;figst. ss-,tsiss
TACOB HECK, of Monroe County, Ohio; John
y Heck, John Neptune and Mary Ann bis wife.
and David Slack and Ca.harine his wife, of Noble
County. Ohio, Frederick Heck. and James Sloan
and Susannah his wife. of the State of Missouri,
Levi Wheatly and Lydia his wife, Of Belmoat
County, Ohio; and William Heck, fthe State of
Iowa, will take notice, that on the 18th day Of A1
gust, 1858. Thomas Coen and Margaret Coen,
his wife. of said County of Monroe, filed in said
court petition demanding that Partition be mad.
according to law, OF the following described re- al
estate of John Heck, late of said County Of Mon.
roe, deceased ito wit: Lotsnumber TIVE. .nty three
l23l and thrty-four (34) in the Towr Of Malaga,
in said County of Monroe; and that said petition
will be for hearing at the next Term, commencing
on the second Wednesday of October, next.
. JOHN SINCLAIR,
-dffesff~ 50 Atty tor Petitioners,
LANES MIRO HELL. Clerk C. C. P. M. C, o.
Aug. l7s 1858. s.,.ss.ss.sz :,
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DIED-On the 7th inst. al his resi-.
dence in Malaga township. HENRY CRuM.
aged 55 years. Mr.. c. was a well known
and much respected citizen.
oh the 18th inst, with bright
prospect for Heaven, ELosHNA, daughter
of Rev. c. w. TALBOT, of Ohio. town
ship, aged IL years and months.
oh Friday last, at the residence
OF her son. George w. Carrothers, in this
township. SUSAN CARRoTHERs, relic: of
James Carrothers, aged about rs years.
-On the 18th inst, at her residence
in Sunsbury township, Mrs. SARAH Mont.
GoMERY. aged about SO years.
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From the Noble Co. Democratic Courier.]
In to-day's paper will be seen the pro-
csedings Of the Convention at Calais in
Monroe county. This convention put in
nomination DR.. j. NJ. Stout, of Calais,
as the choice Of the Democracy Of the
Western part Of Monroe. This we con-
slider proper and wise step. No man in
Eastern Ohio, is more worthy than DR..
Stout. He is well qualified to discharge
the duties Of the Office desired for him by
his friends, with honor to himself and
credit to his constituents.
Again, il is right that the Western part
Of Monroe county should have the candi-
date for Representative at this time. This
would meet the appreciation Of the citizens
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Notice to Subscribers.
OFFICE OF THE MARIETTA & GIN
ClNNATI RAIIRnAD Co IL. l

ClNNATI RAILROAD Co
. Ch,lcothe. Aug 10. 1853.
A a meeting of the Board af Directors OF the
n above Company, held at their office, Chilli.
cothe, on the 10Th of August, inst, the following
Resolution was adopted, viz
Resofred, That the subscribers TO stock, in w ar.
ren, Ciermont, Clinton. Hamilton, Athens. w ash
ington, Monroe. and Belmont counties, applicable
TO the construction Of our Road, are hereby mott
hed to pay the same to the Treasurer of this Com
pany. or TO the Company's authorized Agents or
Collectors, in nstallments of ten per cent. every
thirty days, commencing on the first day of Sep
tember, prox, until the whole amount shall be
paid in.
A true copy.
Attest: SENECA W. ELY, Secretary
Sw M & C.. r Co
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Democratic Ticket in Belmont.

The Belmont Democracy met in Con-
vention at St. Clairsville and nominated
the following excellent ticket:
Representatives-Sam' Finley, of Wayne
township. Thomas Pitcher, of Flushing g
township.
Treasurer-Thos. Johnson, of Richland
township.
Prosecuting Attorney-O. ]. Swaney, of
Richland township.
Commissioner-John Majors, Of Pease
township.
Surveyor-Thomss Mitchell, Of Pease
township.
Recorder-Sam'l NJ. Howey. of Rich
land township.
Coroner-Jos. A. Wilson, Of Washing.
ton township.
Director OF Infrmary-Hugh Ferguson.
Of Wheeling township.
/ The candidates for Representatives are
thus endorsed by the Gazette and Citizen:
For Representatives we have present.
ed for our suffrages. Samuel Finley, Esq /.
and DR.. Thos. Pitcher. These men are
both farmers Of large experience, and are
in every way qualified to discharge the du-
ties of the Offices for which they have been
nominated. And being heavy x-payers
themselves, and having the actual expert
ence that it is no easy matter for our people
to raise the necessary means TO pay our
now enormous taxes by the sweat Of their
brow, they are the men safely to be trust.
ed in such stations, and who would under
no circumstances tolerate the least extrav-
agance.s but on the contrary so act and
vote as to reduce our taxes, and secure the
most rigid economy in the administration
Of our State Government
The same paper adds as 10 the rest OF
the ticket that they are "all men Of expe-
rience and ability who will make
able, vigilent and efficient officers. and
well deserving the suffrages of the people
Of the county for the respective offices for
which they have been nominated"
We are personally acquainted with some
of the nominees on the Belmont ticket, and
can cheerfully endorse the opinion ex.
pressed by the Gasette and Citizen. With
such a ticket, the Democracy of Belmon
deserve to be successful, and we have no
doubt will be ifthey make s'long pull, q
strong pull and pull altogether
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NOTICE ishereby given to all persons interest
IN ed. that. at my instance, a writ Of attachment
was this day issued by Thomas Murphy Justice
OF the Peace, Of Benton township, in the county
of Monroe, against the goods, chattels. rights,
credits, moneys. and effects Of VIM Robinson,
an absent debtor. August lo,
Aug. -, 1858. JAMES M. TEBAY.
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of the Eastern part of her sister Noble.
DR.. Stout's Democracy. no Democrat
will for moment question. He is we'll
known throughout the county to be a
Democrat dyed in the wool.
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FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
GEORGE w. McCOOK,
OF jefferson County,

Or The editor left home on Monday, to
attend the Democratic State Convention,
which meets in Columbus to-day. to nomi-
nate candidate for State Commissioner
Of Common Schools.
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Public Sale.

AN Thursday, the lst day of September. next.
" will be offered for sale ththe highest bidder.
the personal property belonging to the estate of
Archibald Ross. deceased, consisting in part of
Househ I'D Furniture, Law Rocks. one two horse
carriage. one horse, one COW, and other property.
Terms of sale made knows, on the day Of sale.
ELIZABETH ROSS,
August 3, 1863 - Adm'x.
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HENRY CRUM'S ESTATE The under.
l! signed have been appointed and qualified as
Administrators of the estate of Henry Crum, late
OF Monroe county, deceased. Those indebted to
the estate will please make immediate payment,
and those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated.
WILLIAM CRUM.l Ad,,.,.
JAMES oRUM. Ao" To-
Aug. 81 lSE3 80 @
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SHERIFF.

Or We are authorized to announce the name oi
GEORGE w. CARROTHERS,
OF Centre township, as candidate for Sheriff
subject to the decision of the Democratic Con-
vention.
nWe are authorized to announce the name oi
WILLIAM w. JORDAN,
OF Centre township, candidate for Sheriff,
subject to the decision of the Democratic Con.
vention.
G-We are authorized to announce the name oi
WILLIAM D. PATTON,
OF Centre township, candidate for Sheriff.
subject to the decision of the Democratic Con.
vention.
3y- We are authorized to announce the name OF
WILLIAM READ, ESQ.
OF Malaga township, as candidate for Sheriff,
subject to the decision of the Democratic Con.
vention.
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SENATE.
Mr.. EoIroR-Please announce the name oil
9' DR.. RICHARD H. CAIN,
Of Noble County, as candidate to represent the
XIXth Senatorial District in the General Assem-.
bly, Of Ohio, subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic Convention. MANY VoTERs.
ga-We are authorized to announce the name of
DR.. WESTERN II. SINCLAIR,
Of Monroe county, as a candidate 20 represent the
XIXth Senatorial District in the General Assem-
bly, of Ohio, subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic Convention.
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Received on Subscription

To the Esprit of Democracy for the
week ending Saturday, Aug 90, 1858:
Robert Eddy, Center, SO rs
VIM. Griffith, do 1 so
S.. Y. Mason, Washington City, so
lido Hanson, Franklin, / so
Charles Hare, Noble county, 90
Joseph Myers, Green, 8 90
Jas. A. Vaughan, Washington. SO
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or The District Court commences its
session to-day, Wednesday, in this coun.
~. The Porter will case viii probably be
,ried al this term.
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Chance for a Bargain.

hEetract Of land, containing eighty acres, situ.
II ated in Elk tp.. Noble county. Ohio, will be
sold low for cash. The tract is well timbered
and well watered. and is of the frst quality of
soil. e = 81 -.
For terms inquire Of ]. R. Baker living near
said land. t ssss9s3J - ssib
July u, 1853,