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This Way. B'Hoys!
HERE'S THE PLACE TO GET YOUR
MONEY BACKl

HHE undersigned has just received small
IL stock Of Gun Barrels, Locks. Triggers
MsiI.springs Tubes and Cylinders. He bought his
stock Of John Griffith, Cincinnati; his locks, main
springs, aud tubes are all imported from London
His barrels cannot be beat in the United States.
All ask TO confirm you in the belief, is to call
aud examine for yourselves.
am going to start shop in the celebrated
"Tattle-town," one square south east Of VIM.
Burdnt's Blacksmith Shop, on the road leading
from Woods6eld to Malags az miles from
Woodsfeld, and AZ from Malaga. All work in.
sured ''not to cut in the eye"
Jan 8, 1853 d. s HAYDEN.
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PETITION FOR ALIMONY.,
Dec. 29. 1852.

PETITION FOR ALIMONY.,
I'D ATHY lNGHRAM will take notice, that
HI on the 9th day of December. 1852, Mary
lnghram. his wife, filed in the court of common
pleas of Monroe county, Ohio. her Petition for
AImony. charging habitual drunkenness, absn-
donment OF her by the said Rathy Inghra,n with
out good cause, aud separation 10 consequence
Of i'll treatment on the part Of the said Rathy In
ghram and that at the Spring term of said court
she will ask 70 have said cause heard aud deter
mined. MARY INGHRAM.
By HoLLIsTER OKEY T. HoLLlsrrR. 3
Dec. a., 1859. Her Attorneys.
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A TTACAMENT.-Atm my instance an attach
"A ment was this day issued by Thomas Neal.
justice ofthe peace OF Perry Township, Monroe
County, Ohin. against the property and effects Of
James NJ. Hamilton, non resident Of said county.
Dated this 18th day Ct January, 1853.
Jan 26. BENJAMIN HAMILTON.
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STATE OF OHIO, MONROE COUNTY. SIS
Ruth Brown

vs. Petition tor D0,oer
Samuel H. Guthrie, ct al.
~ SAMUEL H. GUTHRIE, who is a non-resi-
- dent of the State Of Ohio. wIltnke notice that
Ruth Brown, widow Of Alexander Brown, late
OF Monroe county, OHIO, deceased, on the 3lst
day Of December A d. 1852. filed her petition
against the said Samuel ". Guthrie and others. in
the Court Of Common Pleas Of said Monroe cOun.
ty. praying that Dover be assigned her in the ol-
lowing described premises, TO wit The south
west quarter of section 10. township 6, aud re- ge
s.; also the south east quarter of the north east
quarter Of section 10, township 6, and range 6,
in said county of Monroe. And that unless the
defendants shall plead, answer or denur to said
petition within GO days after the rising OF the next
Term Of said Court, the matters and things IN said
petition mentioned will be taken MS true and con-
fessed, aud at the next Term thereafter said Ruth
Brown will ask said Court to decree thereon &C
cordingIy A. ROSS,
Jan. S. 1853. Sol for Compl'nt
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vUlOWNSHIP ROAD.-No,ice IS hersby Civ,
en- that the undersigned will make applIca-
ton TO the Trustees Of Adams township, Monroe
county, Ohio, on the 26ih day of February, 1858.
for the purpose of laying out and establishing a
Township Road commencing at or near The north
cas-, corner of the lands Of Joseph Crow, in said
township; thence the nearest and best route to
interseci the county road leading from Henry
Gates to Atkinson's run.
JOSEPH CROW.
January 26, 1853
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SALE OF REAL ESTATE.-On Saturday
- the 26th day Of February, next, at II O'Clock.
NJ, at the door Of the court house in Monroe
county. OHIO. the undersigned will sell at public
auction the following described tracts Of land in
said county. to wit: The south west quarter Of the
south west quarter of section 25. township a, of
range S. Also -the south east quarter of The
south east quarter OF section 81. township 4, of
range s. Terms of Sale One. third down, one.
third in six monhs, and the residue in IL months. i.
with interest, to be secured to the satisfaction Of
the undersigned,
JAMES +. PERMAR.
Guardian to C Persons heirs
Jan 26 1853.
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~. t4t ra-@
ffsf business 10 be The question "ihat the
New York Branch Mint be rejectedl" A
debate ensued consuming the morning
hour,
- The President sent in message in an.
swer to the resolution calling for informa.
ton touching the capture and confscation
by the Spanish authorities Of the Barque
Georgiana and Brig Susan Lowd. Order.
ed to be printed.
Mr.. Polk moved reconsideration.
Mr.. Stanley demanded their publication
injustice to the President.
Pending the debate, the House ad-
'ourned.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.--SENATE.-The
bill compensating the representative Of
Major Twiggs Of South Carolina. for prop
eriy destroyed by the British in The Rev.
olution in retaliation for acts of General
Green in the execution of Payne. was
taken up. and. with some other private
bills, passed, when the Senate adjourned
till Monday.
HOUSE. Mr.. Polk called up the motion
pending yesterday al the time Of adjourn.
ment, to reconsider the vote by which the
House ordered to be printed message
from the President in regard to our rela.
,ions with Spain.
Mr.. Stanley desired 10 hear the gentle
mans reasons for not publishing the mes.
sage.
Mr.. Cable Of Ohio. asked for the read.
ing Of the document.
y The speaker said he had righ TO have
il read.
Mr.. Polk asked If they had right 10
have it read in secret session
The Speaker said it could be done.
Mr.. Polk then moved that the galleries.
be cleared.
The message enclosed a communication
from the Secretary Of State. which stated
measures were in progress for settlement
of claims improper al present to disclose.
THE House adjourned till Monday.
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blyefthe SLATE of Ohio. That whenever the office
Of County Surveyor shall be ONE vacant, BY death.
resignation or otherwise. the Court Of Common
Pleas, next to be holden for the county wherein
such vacs ncy shall have happened. or the comm's
sioners OF such county, in the vscsiion of said
court shall appoint person qualified to discharge
the duties oi said office, who shall hold such ap-
poinlment until the next annual election, and un.
Ill his successor is elected and qualified. and shall
take an oath or affirmation, and give bond. with
security, in the manner provided in the fourth
section Of the act to which this is nm amendment;
provided, that when any such appointment shall
he made by said commissioners. the same shall
be by them forthwith certified to the clerk Of the
Court of Common Pleas Of the proper county.
SEc 2. That the original section (one) OF said
act be, and The same is hereby repealed.
JAMES c. JOHNSON.
Speaker of the House of Representatiues
WILLIAM MEDlLL,
President of the Senate.
January IL, 1858.
] have compared the foregoing laws with the
copy furnished me, and find the same correctly
printed. JOHN B. N0LL.
Aud Monroe Co.
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SHERlFF'S SALE.-By virtue of wit of
Ca:'ias al satisfaciendum issued from the court
Of Common Pleas of Monroe county. Ohio, and to
me directed, will offer for sale, at public outcry,
at the front door of the court house in the town
of Woodstield, in SAID county. on
Saturday. the 29th day of January, 1853.
between h" hours Of 10 O'Clock a IN. and o'clock
m. Of said day. the following lands and tene.
menls lying and being in said county, to wit.
The south east quarter Of the south west quar-.
ter dissection 8. township A, of range 4, contain.
ing 40 acres more or less
Taken in execution and levied on as the prop.
erty of James Ward, at the suit of the State of
Ohio.
Dec. 90. 50 - M. MORROW, Sh'f
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g HERiff'S SALE.-By virtne of 2 wrlis
~ Vi. Fa. ct Lev. Fa. Issued from the court of
Common Pleas of Monroe county, Ohio, and to
Inc directed, will offer for sale. at public outcry,
at the front door of the court house in the town
Of Woodsfeld in said county, on
Saturday. the 29th day Of January, 1888.
between the hours Of 10 o'clock IN, aud o o'clock
p IN, Of said day, the following lands and tene.
ments lying and being in said county, to wit:
The north east quarter of the south west quarter
Of section 8, township 1, of range s, containing
sc acres more or less.
Taken in execution and levied on as the prop.
erty Of Moses Williamson at the suits Of David
Drake. .t
Dec. 90. 50 IL NJ. MORROW, Sh'f.
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mo. l01 AN act
10 amend an act entitled "Ar, act to amend The
,sact creating the Office of County Surveyor. and
defining his duties, passed December Is, 1883.
!tSrc. ]. BE It Enacted BY tue General Asseu,
Stye the State of Ohio. That section one Of the
Get entitled "An act to amend the act creating
Ne ONCE OF County Surveyor, and defining his
estiss," passed December Is. A. D. 1898, be. and
~ same 70 hereby 90 amended - to read as fol.
leWss N
SIC. !. Bsa enacted BY tie Ceaeyol Assem.
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PETITION FOR PARTITION.

Jan IL, 1853. Solicitor for Complainant
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COMMISSIONERS SALE

Jan. 10. 50 rs. Mon. Com. Pleas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-05-17
LABOR.
BY MRS. FRANCES 8. osoooD

BY MRS. FRANCES 3. OSooop'
Pause not 10 dream of the future before US I:
Pause not 10 weep the wild cares mar colne o. no.
Hark how Creations deep, musical cho,us
Unintermi,tng, goes up into aeaxeh
Never the ocean wave faters In moving
Nevsr The little seed stops in its growing
More and more richly the Rose-hesrt Keeps eio"ns'
IT'LL from It's nourishing stem u is riVen'
az ,abor is worship n'-the robin is singing
uJ ahor is worship !"-thc wild bee 10 ringing:
Listen that CLIQUE whisper unsprnging
Speaks 10 Thy great soul from OUT NATURE g1eal
From the dark cloud flows the giving shower;
Erom The rough sod blows the soft breathing mower;
From tho small insect the rich coral bower;
Only man. 10 the plan, shrinks from ms part
Labor is life TITS The still water faeth;
ideness ever despareth, bewaieth
Keep the watch wound, Tor the dark dust assai'e'h:
Fiowers droop and die in the stiffness OF neon
Labor is glory the flying cloud liehtensi
ONLY the waving wind changes and brighlens
Idle hearts only The dark future frshtens;
PLAY the sweet keys wouds thou Keep them IN tune
Labor is restroom the sorrows that greet us;
Rest from all petty yexations that meet US;
Rest from Elm promptings that ever entreat US
Rest from world syrens that lure us TO ILL.,
Work-and pure sumbers shall wait on thy pillow;
Work-thou shalt ride over Cares coming blllow,
Lie not down wearied meath Wo's weeping willow!
Work with stout heart and resoluie viii!
Droop moi tho shame, sin and anguish round thee
Rrayey fling off the cold chain that ha III bound thee
Look 10 yon pure Heaven smiling beyond thee
Rest not content in thy darkness-a clod;
Work-for good-bei ii ever so slowly
Cherish some hower-be it ever so lowly;
Labor-al labur-is noble and holy;-
Let thy great deeds be thy prayer 10 thy God
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1ss------7--7-----
rDt 4 MS'rRONG

We had The pleasure last Of meeting with Col Arm
strong Of TayIor county city, and OF offering him our
conp the honor entered upon HIM by The re.
cent Convention al Winchester Col is the very man Tor
ouch an Office Cool cxpcrien ed possessing sound Judg
meni clear head and large cacricnce hc will be found 10
be an able associate with the Distinguished gentlemen VIM
nre i'm nomination In the first md second districts Tor Tie
Board of Public Works Few in State could dis
charge The important and responsible duties OF this Office
with more credit TO himself or satisfaction 10 the people I"
the State H has already serves in several pnbc capac
lies As member Of the late Convention which framed Inc
new CONSTITUTIONS and delegate dlrng several terms IN the
Suite Legislature, he crince' the soundest Judgment
and the respect and condeGcc OF all VINO know nun
by his uma be and unr, devotion Ia the interests
Of his constituents.
We hone 10 see the Democracy the Sd District roll up
such majority, The 18th Thnrsdy nl this mon'h as w
show high appreciation Vi the sng virtues ana sohna
Democracy Of our distinguished nominee
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-05-17
To INC Editors Of the Enquirer.

WksnlSGToS MAY H. 1898
Gentlemen This place, The political Gentle OF attraction
has binued ont very much within few days and Inc few
who still nger in great hopes thai their long Suffering
and perseverance, will be duly rewarded NJ uch anxiety Is OK
messed here about election in Virginia fonr talented re-
rrsrnatiye made hosts of friends. and no one douo ms
triumphant reelection You know that my opportunities
If cunning information Of the standing ana influence Oh
members has much better than most de-
clare without hesitation that Judge CasRle WIZ accomplish
more for the State generally and tor his dsct n pasucu
lar than any other person possibly could from inc coPo
tan District. , :,
Much regret manifested here al Inc arrangement VI
rho districts go ms 10 throw such members together as
Mcssrs ysret and Bocock Iwa very unfortunate No
true man ever served constituency than Dr. AVerct ana
his friends will vet see him rewarded II must be consola
on 10 his old friends in the district that he il TO be succeed
I NV such a nun as Thomas s. Bocock. IL would have
hren national lose had Mr. Bocock been left out de Is
one of the most valuable well honorable members IN
the House He has been second the COMMITTEE on VA
val Aars for years and always commands the attention oil
The House. particularly whenever he speaks upon Una
branch of the public service So thoroughly mas ne mace
himself acquainted with the wants OF the Navy mat many
nesons thought he would have been called oy Genera
Pierce TO the head of that department. He has been TAXED
of very generally for the next Speaker OF the House
admitted on oil hands hut he would make capita bies
ding officer II be conceded mat vi heaue wiz
have an honorable position rendered to HIM he is compe
tent 10 fill any position, matter now exaco nut s,c
linz old Democrat Robt G. Scott Esq, II is universally be-
eyeJ will receive the Consulate at Rio Janero trust
most sincerely that may be sogreal as The loss Of ms
services would be the party in the State by MS gone
abroad There is no doubt that oil the principal foreign
appointments will be made This or Inc ensuing week ;.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-05-17

In The ,,. term OF the United States District Court
Wytheville the important Of John vnrs executors
William Kings heirs came for hearing. The amount
involved in this suit being oneourth OF the Salt Works in
Washington county, known the king Salt Works"
which Immediately adjoin the "Pestop Salt Works. gives
it unusual interest," and has brought its consideration sew
era gentlemen the FIRST legal attanments in Virginia.
The counsel for the plaintiff Mcssrs Shelley of Marion
Mche and Stuart Of Staunlon; for the defendant Messs
Fluyd ind cltwch of Wythevie and Il. f. Johnston OF
Abingdon The argument commenced Saturday by Mr.
She.y and closed Wednesday following by Mr. Stuart
rha, he may have time for the examination OF The cause
Judge Brockenbrough has retained H. and vi" render hs
decision a, the September term.
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For the F.,
For the j

| communication signed Fair Play appears T. y
per of the 22d ullimo, the writer of which il d.
familiar with all the circumstances relIfInu In ,l -
Bridge case, he Processes |" be. He complain.
injustice having been done Col Hamilton, BIZ ,ha
| ton OF his letter that subject when he wa, nv y
the office Of Commissioner Of the Board of PAX,
and seems think that If the whole CORES popt m
subject was laid before the public, 1t would plar ~
more favorable ground. II MIR. Fair Play really h.i
Col. H. can profit from il, why does he mol r,r
| responhence before The people, instead of uyinu :,
version Of il. should now be much pleased T., w
pear in your paper.
HIT MIR. Fair Pny, after acknowledging ,ha, y,
above alluded written by Col H., has The WV Wv.
try to cast mpulation OF sanderous characte, ~
By comparative reference To a letter which h .'
proven 10 be forgery. Now, ask every man a. a,
read that gen,leman's mastery piece, where ia N.
much less the justice OF the application? But c,r
that gentleman, what not every man can say 10 me- .
The fear OF successful contradiction, that have nee.
the liberty of placing the name OF any person TO anv
nen Of writing except at his or her request and # r.
rule ha been strictly adhered 10 by Others the difcnI
gave rise to Col H's letter would never have taken
nor would the name of John McNamarra have fo,
way to Daniel kalcrs bid for mason work on the s.:
and Parkersburg road, without MIR. Kalers kn1wled:
consent after The bid had been sealed and forward.d
Superintendent OF said road.
May lOlh 1853 JIrSTI
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pOETICAL.
1.-The ENQUIRE
For the Enquirer.
OTIS CLOUD UPON MY SOUL.

F0T We Enquirer.
THERE is A CLOUD UPON MY SOUL.
There is a cloud upon my soul,
A bliphting chill upon my heart,
Which thralls my spirits weak CONTROL
And bids me from this earth to part
NV heart ia sad awful gloom
Hath placed itself around my brow,
A If the darkness of the tomb
Was ciingng TO my spin, now!
And there's a stoIm within my breast,
Which none death can iull 10 rest
A lingering sting that will not die
burning flame that RACES high!
Each hour tina, springs TO life is rifle
With blighted hopes OF yonths o''s"' ''"'
The happy springtime OF my lie
Ia wiihered, dead, forever gone
Blu, still this is happy thought
That death at last viii iu'i u lss'
Those memories with sadness iteuen'
Those pains which fill tortured breast.
oh God! by whose omniscient hand,
We can be swept from misery's land,
plnck from this earth the witheted flower
And plant il in bright heavens bower J!
For there our hopes never bighled-
Nor warm affections torn and crushed
Nor fond devotion rudey slighted-
Which once in iympid fountains gushed.
CUMBERLAND Co., Va.
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MIR early WITHDRAWN

We understand that Dir William T. Early OF The no.
minees Of The late Wing caucus, Saturday last publicly
Withdrew his name from the list OF those who desire To re.
present Abcmue in the next Legislature He s no longer
candidate The for The step suddenly taken, has
moi AZ vet been aurhoiativcly made known. The conse
0urncc OF il s that there LEI in the field three
Idates oil each party 1t is rum0red however that there ~
to he meeting be held nj Enrysv Saturday for The
purpose taking further action upon the CASE of MI
Brjphlberry X. Garth the independent Wing candidate
Whether he BIZ nominated attempt ~ 10 be made
a. we predicted in last 10 win hun or rule INN OIL
rrmoins still Whether Mr. Early will be reno
minated or whether man with The Indispensable
qualification Of dunbncss will bu substituted in his place. IL
equally uncertain. As il is family matter in which wc
take lille or interest fubear for the present 10 say
more upon the subject Charlottesville .jefersonian.
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no THE DEMOCRATS OF HANOVER.

II has been known in this neghborho0d Tor some lime,
ina, the Wings have been recently maturing and preparing
organization bring their full party strength The
result is that Dr. Charles Thompson has announced himself
s the Wing candidate and actively engaged in the
canvass. ,.. r
We have no time to lose in letting our friends Know OF
this Wing game, in less Than TWO weeks Inc eecuoh WI"
take plucc.
This is most important election We will have |" elect
Commissioner OF Public Works, member OF Congress,
and member for the House OF Delegates; ana our can
daes are worthy of the support OF the Democracy. We
h. ON Ie53 MONTPELIER
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lSo

CuRlOSITIES FOR THE NEW YORK EXHIBI.
TION--The brig Msgnet which lately arrived al Boston
from ST. Johns brought among her cargo eleven fine fat
seals and what is singular, ice monkey This IN.
ima was found 10 the Arctic regions by Dr. Huvey gen.
tenan who has engaged for lime in hunting sea
So far as has been elucidated he lives entirely Ice
subsslng on fish, and relieve the monolony quiet
life he socially communes with the wslruses seas
that occasionally poke their noses out Of the water and
struggle about The seals TO be sent To the Worlds
Fair Exhibition.
cabinel maker Of Bermuda is abricatng beautiful box
Of notified cedar and chandelier OF the same aromatic wood
which he intends forward the approaching exhibition
--S$ss---------
DONEUP DAUPHiN-The Courier des Flats Unis
publishes affidavit of Mary Ann Williams mother of the
Rev. pretender the of Bourbon In which she
that she upwards of so years OF nse the widow OF Thorn
Williams, and the natural mother of the Rev Eeazef
Williams who is her fourth chilli, born al Caughnawaga;
that when he nine years old Of his fathers friends
10 The States came 10 Cnughna@asa, took him and youn
ger brother away school, that he returned home
time after with diseased leg She also that three
years ago, VIM Woodman, Oneida Indian attempted 10
induce that Eieazer was not her son.
given her bring up. Ths she positively refused to do
Mr. Williams may be considered "a done-up Dauphln
LARGE OX.-The Abingdon vireinan SAYS that Col
j. g. Dunn of that neighbohood lately furnished the
don market with the largest and latest becves
seen in place Melt weight lbs. beet and $50 lbs
talIow This is hard to beat 10 the mountains.
When his ship made his appearance 10 the Streets he
attracted almost much attention elephant being
80 much above The size of The stock country His age
was years yet the beef tender as steer of d.
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FaIRMoNT TRUE yIRGlNlAN."

This paper has passed into The hands of w. F. Drnkard
Esq., lately able editor of the Romney Argus We wish
him much success Speaking OF the reference rumored
Intention that Col Raymond OF Marion would take The field
AGAINST Mr. Armstrong, the True Vreinian says:
"We b,Ii,,, that Col Raymond has intention of la
kin. the fl II az inst Mr. Armstrong II we understood the
Colonrrs Position correctly ii was iu Inc would be candI-
d. in asr sny one Of three certain gentlemen who
had been named in connection with the Office should receive
be nominaliun of The Winchester Convention Neither OF
those gentlemen received ii ergo, The Colonel Is not cam
i,oi,
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By the Governor: V. NJ. BEsHAM,
Wednesdays N Y Herald SAYS:

oue nm exciting scene occurred in the Superior Court
in Chambers yesterday morning in consequences OF the
serving of writ of hnbeas corpus upon Mrs Porter who
has in her possession little negro gu "ho se'an aoo
;onis are fearful her mistress intends convey TO Caor
MIA and sell into slavery Mrs p showed that The mother
m The child was owned by her in Mobile that upon remov-
i,aed,u md that il had remained under her protection
ever since The case postponed until Friday, Mrs r
hedging herself IN the OF SOU hat she "ouu appear
win Inc little negro the morning of that day. some the
hoons,s present demurred that the bail should De placed
~ en- Inv figure and proceeded The Office OF Police JUS
tice Boearr before whom they entered compliant
w, 80 ;,h ridnanninu Justice B. issued warran, for
Mrs who was apprehended and gave bail in the sum OF
hrs, hundred dollars 10 answer hereafter"