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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

The Marietta lntelhgencer copies an
article from the PhiadeIpIi North
American, congraiulaling the Marietta
and Cincinnati Railroad Company on
the recent subscription to its stock by the
city Of Philadelphia, in which we notice
the following paragraph:
Nov that this subscription has beer
compl ted, we desire 10 say to our friend.
in Ohio. whom it more especially con.
Germs. that hey are largely indebted to
Mr.. Noah l. Wilson, of Marietta, through
whose agency, mainly, il was obtained
lie ii was who first directed public atten
lion TO the project in this quarter, and
who, afterwards, by his clear. i.dicous,
cogent, and minute explanations, carried
conviction to the minds of all with whom
he conferred on the subject Mr.. Wilson
ha his heart in this from the beginning
II was in a great measure owing to him
that lie Phii0deiphid connection aoas pre-
ferred 10 thdt pdh BdHimOre, and his
honor. as well as his sense OF duty
urged the ullilment OF what he had un
derlaken, How faithfully he has labored.
with what untiring and unoblruslve zeal,
only those can tell who are aware of the
difficulties he had to encounter"
We copy the above Tor the purpose Of
calling attention TO the evidence il con.
tains Of the truth OF the charge long since
made against the Marietta company, that
ii had dbt ndoncd its original intention Of
seeking connection with Baltimore al
Belpre, and turned TO Philadelphia, as its
primary object, This was always denied
by the Marietta company, who insisted
that they still meant to go to Bepre, not.
withSlandlng the change OF their terminus
to Marietta. The Philadelphia paper
had OF course no motive to conceal the
truth, and thus il has come out at last
Comment is unnecessary. - Highland
NepS.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26
Fined.

The Court. on Saturday evening, as
sessed the following fines on the person,
named for unIawluIly selling liquor:
Moses Gramm, l2 Indictments, at 81.
each
TJ. Graham, indictments, $50 each
VS. Huston. 5indctments, $l5 each
B J. Myres, 2 indictments, $25 each
Mr.. Englebrecht, | indictment. $25.
G. Scott, indictment. $25.
Geo. GeIss, 8 indictments, 800 each.
VIM. Wills, 2 indictments, S25 each
F. Reniger, 3 indictments. $40 each.
Wm. Ralston. for assault and battery
was fined $s5 and cost of prosecution.
X. Ralston, for assault was fined Sc
and cosls.-PortSmouik Inquirer.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

THE LAW OF DlvoRcE.-W perceive
a new feature in an act passed in the Ohio
Legislature oi last winter. on this subject
which alhorzes divorce to be granted
IN favor oi the party applying for the
same, whenever it shall be made to ap.
pear that the husband or wife OF such
party has obtained decree OF divorce in
any OF the courts of any other State, by
virtue of which the party who shall have
obtained such decree, shall have been re-.
leased form the obligation of the marriage
contract while the same remains binding
upon the other party. Come ye discon.
solate, TO lhe-Ohio State--where rem
rdy is provided for you.--Sfeubenriiie
Herald
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

DEATH OF CALAMME.-The death Of
this celebrated andscap.. painter is an.
nounced from Geneva. He had been in
for long period, though he did no, per.
NIT the disease from which he suffered
entirely to suspend The efforts Of his pen.
Gil. He was one Of the most admirable
landscaPe.painlers OF the age. OF which
no further proof is necessary than his
Forest in Storm" and his "Ruins
Of Paestum," which are acknowledged
by all who have seen them to be consum.
mate master pieces Of Art. Calamme was
born in Neufchalel, but early took up his
residence in Geneva, where he founded
a characteristic school OF painting.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

THE MARTIN,--For the benefit of the
Ornithologist, We record the arrival Of
this bird on the 18th ult, Though max
ing spring gay and cheery, and giving
freshness to the hot, summer evenings, we
have no sympathy with this fair. weather
friend. Like many of the human kind, he
finds you out in prosperity, and clings to
you while fortune smiles. Through a
long summer of happiness he is with you,
but the first frost of September sends
him to seek other friends. Too much hui
man nature in im.-Raleigh Register.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

EE- Those wishing great bargains
would do we'll to examine the adyesisc
ment Of Messrs. Hoffman, James 4 Long
which will be found in our columns, fol
the sale Of large number of lots il
jamestown Addition 10 the town of Jack,
son. These lots have been laid out with
much care and convenience, and are sit,
uated near the crossing of the Hooking
Valley and the Cincinnati, Hillsborough
and Parkersburgh Railroad. Many ot
them will be desirable for manufacturing
and business purposes. Those wishing
to buy town property that will be lasting
benefit, will do we'll to remember the day
Of sale.
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The sucker OK.

The Sucker Ok has been on exhibition
in our city for the past week His weight
is $500, girth IL feet, length 10 feet,
and 10 hands high. He was caught wild
on the proiries in Missouri, early in Jan
uary last, and has grown very rapidly
since taken. We think this some beet, be-
ing very perfect in form, and pure white,
in color; but an exchange, in speaking Of
him, says; This OK is en- route for the
New York Worlds Fair. They might as
we'll take him home again, however. lie
is no curiosity at all. We saw two oxen
in St. Louis, the other day, which weighed
5000 pounds each, for which 81 per
pound has been refused Life Eoat.
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The state OF Parties.

The following article, from journal
whose opinions always command respect
and attention, presents clear and, brief
as il is, very comprehensive view of the
present state and feeling of the Wing
party;
"The Wings of the country are now
looking on at the contests which are ra.
ging in various quarters amongst the
dominant party. These contests have
commenced earlier than we expected
they would, and are confined to no one
State. The true course and policy Of the
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

ANOTHER Discovery OF GUANo.-The
New York Journal Of Commerce states
thar parties in that city have ascertained
the existence Of large deposit of guano,
on barren and uninhsbited island ofthe
ocean, lying more than 200 miles from
the main lands, and ire negotiating with
the United States Government for the
protection Of their rights in case an effort
should be made to secure these hitherto
unknown treasures
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

nF Graham for June, has been re.
ceivcd, and should have been noticed be.
fore. This number closes the first volume
for 1883 In the picture gallery of the
present number will be found the "Sep.
aration of the Apostles beautiful en-
craving; also the Rhine and its scenery;
the Pilgrims Of the great 81. Bernard
illustrated. The reading is of the best
kind.
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State Fairs for 1858.

AT least seven of the several States will
hold annual Agricultural Fairs during the
month of September oil the present year
as follows:
Ohio-at Dayton, on the goth, 2lst,
22d, and 23d days Of the month;
Pennsylvania-at Pittsburgh, on the
9Th, 28h 29h and 30th;
New York--at Saratoga, on the same
days as Ohio;
kentucky-at Lexington, on the 18th,
18th, 9Th and 10th;
Michigan-At Detroit, on the goth 29th,
and 30lh;
Vermont-at Montpelier, on the 18th,
18th, and 18th;
Indiana will hold during the same
month, but we are not aware on what
particular days;
Wisconsin--at W atertown, on the 4th,
4th 9th, and 7th of October.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26
ELECTION of Officers.

The Board Of Directors Of the Cincin-
natl, Hillsborough and Parkersburg Rail-
road met in this place. on Friday evening
last and reelected their former officers ;
JAMES M. TRlMBLE, PRESIDENT. and d. J.
FALLS, Secretary snd\Treasurer.
These gentlemen nave, well earned the
confidence reposed in them by the Board
and by the Stockholders. Rnder their
superintendent no Tears are entertained
Tor the prosperity and success Of the great
enterprise. HitISb0ro' Gazette.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

E1 We learn from the Athens Mes
ssnger. that severe Hail-Storm passed
over the northeastern portion of tina,
county, a few days since, proving very
destructive to the growing crops. "In
some instances, fields Of wheat were en-
tirely destroyed; peaches, apples, and
other fruit, and even the twigs of small
growth, were stripped from the trees"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

Gr tits gratifying to observe the siren.
uouS exerlions Of Brszil to suppress the
African slave trade. The large cargo Of
Negroes whose recent arrival in the
country was thought 10 throw doubt upon
the sincerity Of the governments profess
ed desire for its destruction, have been
re-caPtpred, and are TO be returned to
Africa.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

EE- In our enumeration Of the various
business departments, in an article in last
weeks paper, we omitted to name three
Blacksmith establishments, which should
have been included.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

E1 The Gallipolis Journal comes to
rs much improved in appearance, having
doffed its old head dress, and come out in
new and beautiful type. The Journal is
one of the Oldest papers in Southern
Ohio. and has battled manfully for Wing
principles. Long may it live.
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state Taxes for 1ssa.

BY circular issued to county Audi
tors, by the Auditor Of State, we learn thai
the grand levy OF taxation for state pur
poses, for the year 1858, will be as iol
ows:
For the payment Of the principle and
interest on the public debt. :. q. mills.
For general revenue purposes, (being
the current expenses OF the State) /. mill.
For State Common School and Lite
rary fund. .................. 2l-lOmills
Aotal' '''''........ 5l-lU mills
The above levy, says the State Audi.
tor. entirely Superceeds the ordinary
School levy by County Commissioners
It is provided by the 22nd section Of the
New School Law, passed March a.
1858, that the Board OF Education in any
organized township OF this State, may de-
termine what additional levy is necessary
Tor their wants; and if such levy is made
known by certificate in writing 10 the Au.
ditor, before the first Monday in June, il
shall be his duty TO make the required
assessment on the taxable properly liable
thereto.
When allowance is made for the School
levy heretofore made by the County Com,
mlSsIoners, it will be observed that the
levy for State purposes. for SO varies bul
little, II any, from what it was last year
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

0>T" Competition is the life of busi,
ness" So say our advertising friends
(And We are bound to believe it is true. J
Under the above heading, by consulting
our advertising columns, it will be seen
that Jas. II. c. Miller has added to his
large stock of goods, and is bound to 90
ahead.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

" The imports oil drv.goods a, the
port II New York, tor Npril. was $5.
Sol GA against SO 1855 974 for April.
1852, The cash duties deposited with
the Assistant Treasurer for The week en-,
ding on Saturday last, amounted to ST.
036,024.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

PRoPHEcr.-ltis is said there was an an,
cient prophecy, before the fall Of Con.
stantinople in 1853, that The Infdel
should hold the new city Of the Caesars
Tor 400 ears, and, then Christian pow.
er should put an end 10 the Mahomedan
usurPation." The 400 years will expire
on the 9th oi next June. II would be q
singular coincidence, shou this prophec,
be fulfilled as accurately, as it surely, will
be substantially Illustrated News.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

GTThe sister of Burns, the poet, nova
residing at Ayr, in Scotland, in the 89d(
year OF her age. has just sent pair of
stockings, knit by her own hands, TO be
exhibited at the Crystal Palace at New
York this summer.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

0y The Legislature of Connecticut
has bill pending before it inhlcrins a
6ne of $4,000 on railroad companies
tor each life lost through carleSsness Of
The agents OF such road,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

IT Within twenty miles of Bucnos
Ayres' farmer bought last year, eighi
thousand Fat sheep at eighteen pence per
dozen ! Cheap mutton, that.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

FORCE OF HABIT.-The railroad feve,
is running high in Wisconsin and Illinois
The Milwaukee NewS has the following
hit at the epidemic:--
sour GAINESVILLE friends have taken the
railroad fever to such an extent that they
have aroad running through every man S
farm in Rock county. A gentleman in.
quired the other day of one of the citi.
zens if he knew farm for sale. Yes ;
he replied, there's one yonder, adding
the customary recommendation, only ten
dollars an acre and railroad running right
through it, The next day drover in.
qulred Of the same individual if he could
buy COW. The absent minded specu.
alor replied, yes there stands one-only
fifteen dollars and railroad running
right through her"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

Rrlt is said that twice as much coffee
astea is con umed in The United States.
while in great Britain The lea consumed
is about double the quantity oil coffee.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

Dow, JR, ON DELiNQUENTs. The prin
ter's is a very disagreeable situation hi,
money is scattered everywhere, and he
hardly knows where 10 look for it. Hi,
paper, his type. juorneyman's labor and
living must be paid for. You, Mr.
and Mr.---und hundred others
could not name, have taken this paper
and your children and your neighbors
have been instructed and amused by il.
II you miss one paper, you think very
hard OF the printer you would rather GO
without your best meal than be deprived
OF your newspaper. Have you complied
with the terms Of your subscription
Have you taken the pains to furnish the
printer with his money, as he has to fur.
nish you with his paperl Have you paid
for his hard work and his head workl II
you have not. go and pay him off.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-26

~ The cars now run through from
Lafayette and Terre Haute to Dayton,
Ohio, by daylight.