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The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

FLIGHT OF A NUN.-.Great sensation has
been caused in Galicia, in Spain, by what
is considered a great crime by devout
Charlottesville flight OF a nun from a con-
vent at Composlella. A nun Carmolite
convent Of that place let herself down a few
nights tgo from her cell BY means o ftoweIs
and napkins sewed togethe and formed
into a cord. The descent must have been
attended with danger, though the II took
the procaution of tying knots at intervals
in her cord. The moment the escape
was known, a search was made after her,
both by the police and gendarmery, but no
trace of her could be discovered and it is
supposed that she succeeded in reaching.
| Corunna, and in cmbarking OH board "A
foreign vessel. She was only twenty-five
years ofN5e, belongs 10 one of the most
distinguished families Of Galicia, and is
remarkable for her beauty and talents.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

To, "prcscrve the State, and keep our
moral sweet, has ever been the argument
which power has made use Of to justify its
oppression of the humble. TO preserve
tue public morals of Italy, tho Pope has
converted the whole country into a vast
pris0n-house, making talking as dangerous
as counierGting. TO"presorve the State"
Austria is guilty of kidnapping, and looks
upon the accidental meeting OF "lhreO or
more persons" in n corner as u matter Of
sufficient alrocily to be shot down as an
Instruction. .' ..
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cuTTA PEHCuA COATED PENS.

We dropped in al the Store of Mr.,
McMAnAN, a few days since, and discov.
cred a new kind of pen, that he had for
sale, which we think are superior TO any
other kind we have ever trisd-and we have
tried them all. They must certainly super
cede all others, in our opinion. These pens
are manufactured from a compound Of sill
yer, steel, and somc O,heringredients, cost.
ed with Gutta Percha, and pointed with a
circular piece Of platina, which prevents
Tieir splallering or catching in the paper.
One of the great advantages these pens
POSSESS over others, is the fact that they
will not corrode. As an evidence Of this,
we mention the fact, that we have used
one for nine days-have done all of our
writing with it, and It'll now equally as
good as when we first wrote with il. This
is the pen, We see noticed as having taken
the premium at The Worlds Fair. They
are manufactured by Messrs. S. & G..
ScnLEssIEGER, Of New York. Price fifty
cents per dozen, or 81 per gross. They
arc worthy Of a trial, at least by business
men,
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

Franklin AND WARREN RAuRoAD.-
The work upon the broad ..guage road,
says the Plain Dealer, is rapidly progress
ing. About five hundred hands are now
employed between Akron and Ravenna.
The company will begin 10 call in their
stock in a very short time. 1t is hoped
tina, iron can soon DO had at reduced
prices, in consequence Of a change in the
stock market.
Over two and half millions have been
already subscribed 10 complete the Frank.
lin and Warren Rdilroad--more than sulfi'
cient to grade and bridge the entire line,
The work Of grading is neearly complet
ed Gom Tallmadge 10 the Reservoir. 1t
ten days or less the forces will be employ
ed IN Ravenna.-TrlmbuH Democrat.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

iTA correspondent of the New York
Commercial, writing, under o late date
from Valparaiso, says:a
SGov. Reuben Wood, Of 0hio, is in
stalled in his office as consul. The IN
CONT ofihis Office has been greatly over
rated. II has been ihoughtto yield S20,-
900 per annum, whereas il is doubtful
whether 4 really gives s0,00O-ond since
tho expenses Of living in this city arc very
high,no one can lay up much from il' o..
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23
GODEY,S LADY,s BOOK.

This excellent monthly for December,
is upon our table. lis rare merit consists
in its beautiful engravings, and the very
latest style of fashions for the ladies', such
as c twork, broderie, ~scolloping for aoun-
ces, embroidery for pellicoats the Talma
Cloak, patterns for embroidery, corners
for pocket handkerchief, all Of which are
illustrated with cuts, so that any lady can
see how 10 make them. The engraving
of Christ Healing .ho Sick" is well
worth the subscription price.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

TT We call the attention of our read.
.srs 10 tic letter Of Mr.. y. Z. SroCRMAN
in another column 81 to.day's paper. Our
Agricultural friends will find il well worth
a perusal.l OF course, we shall be glad 10
hear from friend STocKMAN again. .
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rYCour, is still in session. This is III

EYCourt is still in session. This is the
third week Of the session. More impor.
tanl cases have been disposed Of this Term,
Than al any other since the new COnsttu,
iion went into operation. In the case Of
the Stale Of Ohio vs.. WIN. W. SmmoNs,
for Perjury, The Jury returned a verdict Of
not guilty. Consid ra' le fseling exists on
both sides, we learn, in the locality from
whence it originated. Mr.. SIMMONS is a
resident oil Hanover township, % "
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WEDNESDAY, povEMBER %, 1853.

III We call attention 10 our business col
nmn on first page. Those who wish their
cards inserted, caa leave them attbis or the
Clerks OIhce. All advertisements should
be handed in as early as Monday evening,
TO insm, insertion.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

~ Inc Printers Of "fhs ASTamental
City" Of Philadelphia, are about erecting
a Monument to n Of her adopted ciIi,
zens, Benz, FRANKLIN--the Printer ard
Philosopher, who taught the people Of his
age, how 10 make, as well as how 10 save.
II is one " ft 10 be made"
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

w The Plaindealer says that tho en-
gineers have comnleted the survey Of the
Cincinnati & Cleveland Short line Rail.
road to Mansfield. A public meeting has
been called in Mansfield to help along the
enterprise.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

VALUATION Oh, LAND IN OHIo.-Tho
Ohio Statesman publishes an interesting
table, giving the valuation of land per acre
including buildings-in the dilferen,
counties in this State. Hamilton Tho
highes) is put at $50 70; then comes
Butler, sil 90; then Cuyahoga, s3s 76;
Montgomery, sS7 Os; Franklin, s32 40.
Fulton is the lowest on the list-$2 81.
The average valuation is $40 81.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

N. P. Willis, very far gone, as many Of
his friends feared, in consumption, awhile
ago, has fully recovered his good health,
by means Of country exercises, up Of rdle.
wild Cottage. The hoe, the hoichet, the
saddle, and the highland air, (Gen. Nor.
ris says) have been found the best medi.
cine 10 ihe world for him.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23
THE MARTHA WASHINGTON CASE.

This bial, which has excited so much
interest in the public mind for number of
weeks past, is at length concluded. Tho
Jury returned q verdict Of not guilty. The
influential position Of ilhe parties in soci-
ety--Ihe high crimes with which they were
accused-lhe legal atiainments Of both
Court and Counscl-all conspired 10 make
the proceedings intensely interesting, cspe.
cialIy to those who had the privilege Of
Witnessing them. We give tho closing
passage of Judge McLEAN's charge 10 the
Jury. The entire charge fills three col.
umns Of the Statesman.
al know Of no higher function which a
citizen may BIO called to discharge, than to
sit in judgment on his fellow creatures. II
should remind us all Of that day when we
shall be judged. In the discharge of du-
" so awful, how careful should we be 10
examine ourselves and see that no lurking
prepossession or prejudice should Influence
Our judgment, We know the case, only as
it has appeared 10 us on this trial. What,
ever may have been said in regard TO US
elsewhere, is unfit to be considered here
Even those sympathies SO honorable 10
our natures, are not 10 influence US here
Nothing but the facts and the law, SHOULD
govern you. You will o convict if you
have reasonable doubts. But il such doubt;
have no place in your judgment, your yer
dict will be against the defendants, or suct
of them as you may find guilty.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

LoRAN CouNTY.-A Gte in Elyriol on
the 9th inst, consumed two wooden build
ings near the Railroad track in the rear of
Dewitts Drng Siore,-one owned by A..
Beebo, and occupied as a blacksmith shop,
aud another owned by Rev. d. A. Gros-
venor and occupied az a bakery. Loss
trining and mostly insured. .a..
The breach in the pier at Black River
is nearly closed, and the Courier says the
work is done in the most substantial man.
ner. The appropriation will DO sufficient
entirely 10 close tho breach
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

PRoDADLB TRIUaPn OF THE MAIEB
Law MISUNDERSTANDING 10 all APP
pearouce5, and in the confusion Of alltho
old factions in New York, il Is highly
probable that the friends Of temperance
will carry a majority of both branches Of
the Legislature that is to meet at Albany
next winter.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23
TENNESSEE HANK.

Ii appears that the Legislature Of Ten
nessee have been examining into the condi-
lion of this institution. The Report of the
officers to the Legislature, looks anything
but favorable. Again we say, keep a look.
ont.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

" How highly priced are the ladies'
in South Africa, may be inferred from the
fact, that when The Missionaries first intro.
duced a plough, and the lazy CafIree lords
saw il al work, one Of them exclaimed,
"Soe, how the thing tears up the ground
with its mouth ! 1t is Of mole worth
than five wives !" Woman is The, dy-
namometer with which the Callre mons
ures the value Of a plough.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

U-Tho Treasurer isa,present very busy
receiving Taxes. The taxpayers, it will
be recollected, have until the Goth day OF
Deccmber-afler which, q penalty will be
charged.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

~ According TO an English paper, an
other i'lnslrious stranger, q comet, is taking
a tour through the heavens, within the
scope of our earthly vision. 1t was dis
covered at Berlin on the lllh of Sept, and
on the the 81 of Oct. was visitle 10 tho
eye. The head cqualled in brightness a
star of tie ;foIth magniindej and The tail
could be traced about one degree. Ithad
a rapid SOutherly motion.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

Hon. Robert g. Winthrop, in declining
TO attend the late Horse Exhibition in
Springfield, sent on a sentiment, The
old Massachusetts Bay May she never
be out.rup in the race of true glory
The nealness of the pun will pardon the
apparent triIcncss Of tho scnlincnL
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

The Crystal Palace Exhibition, in New
York, is 10 be kept'open permanently, as
a place for The exhibition of The products
Of industry and Art. Arrangements are
now in progress for warming il by the
use of stoves. The price Of admission
will probably be reduced, I,r a,
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

The Gig of Boston has lately i~ncreas-
ed the salaries of its school teachers an
average Of fifteen per cent. There arc
few who work harder for their pny'tian
he teachers Of The common schools, o
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

n na,,.t. E.a., np.I.,Ytl he MALL, E..MU. M
fN"'" '"" ""' '" "NE
trlOutiOn NJ the ODCuinD oil next Congress,
/, - ,.,i-.I
CoHtalnS a laTgt aLuOuns vi slhllslchl
lore. which 10 vvsll unrih Tho nricp 'of cnm.
~ b" ""i"' f"
pHauOn. The following table exhibits mo
ComDaraliye cnsi of ,akino aud nrin,inV the
different censnses since 1900
ION ~ 80 ~ ao,- q
i isTS 90 io9 O.
lsao.. ~, ..,..,. r...m.....4.,..H., teGs.bss 90
no MsS....t sc s1s; 5,n Il
1855. lSlsS27 So
To 30lh September, 1853, and exclusive
of the expenses Incurred for final printing
and binding, .1 81. epsV QUO
The territorial extern. Of tho United
States is thus presented. The table was
prepared by Col j. j. ADBER, of the To-
biographical Corps: ~
,,c, Of Tho p,eio, ,,or, o. ,,o Sore miles
wetcrcd BY rivers falling into Inc Pa.
. At SisG Of The Mississippi valley, or ciiic Ts'Hoo
region w9tered by the Mississippi, Mis-
Area oiitSc Atlantic slope proper .c37,, itto 'T'a'
Area Sin Of the the 4 ,1a ,yd;sI sl9P1 In, lnSI a.,
the GUT of Mexico west Of the 'ao
Ar M,s Of 1hp Atlantic slonc' io ;Ir 'lsaO'O We
ding only Tho waters falling
the Mississippi. .......... .l4o, $50
TG 3t,H I Of ioo N Abnss w sioPei Of
into the Atlantic. ...... 1867, SO
Total area Of the U. E. and their
territories in is53....."....,".","",,.s,osl,i53
Mr.. De Bow remarks upon the (orcpo.
ing table as follows: m,b
The territorial extent Of The republic
is. therefore, len times as large as tha, of
Grea, Britain and France combined; three
times as large as France, Great Britain,
Austria, Prussia, Spain, Portugal, Belgium,
Holland and Denmark together; one and
one half times as large as the Russian En-.
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wOMEN,s RIGHTS.

There can be no doubt in the minds Of
most Of men, but that women should have
a few more rights 'han they have at
present. But while we say this, we must
not be understood to sanction aud approve
all the dogmas of a set Of fanatical crea-
lures who have lived so long a single life,
that they are a pest to themselves, and
society. To those who are curious 10
know what legal advantages and disadvan-
tages married women desire TO have. we
insert the most prominent $50 devoully
wished for" which are as follows:
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

II Congress meets on the first Mon
day ol December. This Is the bong
-. hHfl.
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|. The right of protection ~
Q. The right 10 be maintained ~
3, The right of huving her debts paid.
LOSS.
!. The custody of her person.
Q. The right Of her personal property.
2. The enjoyment Of her re al estate.
3. The advantages of her W earnings.
5. The power to make a will.
9. The control of her children.
Miss Lucy SroNE, is now leciuring in
Louisville, KY, on the above programme.
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-11-23

~ The Auditor of State, W. d. Nor.
GAN, gives the appraisements of three rival
cities in Ohio, viz Cleveland, Columbus
and Dayton, for the years 1886 aud 1853.
They are as follows;
1916. 1853.
CITY ofClcvelaud,. ..s2,76i,l2S sl3.723,4i4
/" Celuinbus,..... 1895, 0l7 6,934,ll7
" Dayton,....... 2,55i 1873 $500, 92S
BY the above, it will be seen that Cleve.
land, the " City on the Lake Shore leads
the other two places.
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Thn Censns Of I850.

The Census of 1850 is now compl,ed.
and going through the press. 1t v pn-
sisl of a single volume of 1900 y ia
a quarIo form md will be ready lorNdl5-
tribution a! the opening Of next Congress.
II contains a large amour: of statistical
lore, which is well worth the price ofcom-
p%'la'ion. The following table exhibits tho
comparative cost of taking and printing the
different censpses since 1900:
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Look to This!

Should nothing occur to mar our plans,
the Esprit" will be issued, on Wednesday.
March 20, in an enlarged form. We had
also hoped that our patrons would have
encouraged US by material aid. SO that we
could have had new type at the same time.
But this we will be unable TO do at present.
We have been re.arranging our packet
book, preparatory to commencing our new
volume; and should any Of our subscri.
bers find their names dropped, lei them
ask themselves the simple question, "llas
the printer been paid!" That will be an
entire solution OF the mystery. We can.
not afford to work for nothing and find
ourselves. a.r Ed
During the year past we have discontin.
ued sending 10 a number Of subscribers,
who, in the aggregate. are indebted to us
in about three hundred and tacenty dollars,
and these claims we would sell. could we
obtain purchaser, for .ffiy dollars.
We trust our good friends will procure
for US at least as many names as we have
discontinued, and many more, il possible.
We shall need them.
We notice that some Of our exchanges.
(snd papers, too, that are no larger Than
the size 10 which we propose enlarging the
"Spirlt,') after trying some time to sustain
their papers at 81 SO per year. have been
reluctantly compelled to raise the sub.
crption price to SO 90. and that, too, with
one half more subscribers than we have.
Now, we do not propose to increase our
terms, but will expect all those who intend
availing themselves Of the advance price,
10 be punctual in paying, else we will be
compelled TO charge them SO 90 accord.
ing 10 our published terms.
We will publish. hereafter. list of all
payments made on subscription, if the
list is Of such size as 10 make respecta.
ble appearance; commencing. however.
with the first number OF the new volume.
Who will head the list? We have no doubt
many OF our subscribers will be pleased 10
see their names in the list.
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Railroads..

We stated, in the last number ofour pa.
per, that it was estimated THAT the increas.
ed price OF lands within three miles Of a
railroad, running through country not
favored by any other great ihoroughfare,
would ofitseli pay the cost Of strucling
the road" arp
Since we made that statement. we have
fallen upon the article relative 10 this mat.
ter, and find that il is only one and a half
miles each side Of the road, instead oiihree.
The following is the article referred to-:
ErFEcrs OF RAIL ROADS UPON THE PRICE
OF LANDS AND FARMING PRoDUcE.-lt has
been estimated. by those whose observa.
ton has qualified them 10 judge correctly
,ha, the Increase in the value of a strip of
land three miles wide. through which a
railroad is constructed. is sufficient to build
and stock il. The experience OF the whole
country has proved that this estimate is
not extravagant. Every mile Of strip Of
land three miles vide. one aud halimles
on each side of the road, will contain L..
92O acres. The average increase in the
price Of such strip Of land has been moi
far from $15 an acre; in new and ihinly
settled districts Of country il has been
much more 10 many instances. This would
be equal 10 S28 900 increase to every mile
ofroad; or IN other words. il the farmers or
owners Of this strip Of country should them.
selves build the road, their land would be
worth enough or more to pay The whole
expense oiits construction. aud they would
own the road besides. II railroads. there.
fore, conferred no other benefits upon
farmers than this great addition to their
wealth, they will see that they are more
deeply interested in their construction
than any other class Of the community =
They receive direct. positive. tangible
advantage in the immediate rise in the val.
Ne oftheir property. l'4 7ss
NJ But there are other advantages to the
farming interest beside the rise IN the val.
ue Of their farms. The products Of farm
situated al any considerable distance from
q market, where ordinary roads have 10
bs depended upon, are Of little value to the
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day OF April, the last Tu .sday of August and the
fourth Tuesday Of November.
Third SUBDIVISION.

THIRD SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 3. In the county Of CLARK on The fourth
Monday Of April, the third Monday Of July and
the third Monday Of October.
In the county ot Greene on the third Tuesday
Of March. the fret Tuesday Of August aud the
f,s, Tuesday of November.
In the county Of Clinton on the last Tuesday Of
March. the third Tuesday Of August and the third
Tuesday of November. afs w4
In the county of Warren on the second Tuesday
Of April, the last Tuesday Of August and the last
Tuesday of November.
SEC. A. That whenever the state oi business
require il. or when it may become necessary from
any other good cause. the Judge Of either Of said
Courts Of Common Pleas may appoint and hold an
adjourned term for The PURPOSE Of completing the
business Of any regular term. notice thereof hav'
ing first been entered upon the journal. Of the
Court At the regular term at which such a'ijourn-
ed session shall be appointed, and each ni such
Judges shall also have power to hold special
term Of Cour, within and for any county N his
proper subdivision when the same shall he nsces
sary for the transaction Of 'ither law, Chancery
or Criminal business. aud when he shall deter.
mine 10 appoint such especial tenn he shall iss,le
his written order to the Clerk of the proper c0un.
ty, specifying therein the time at which such spe,
rial term shall hegn aud the object for which the
same shall be Called such order shall BE- issued to
the Clerk at least three weeks prior TO the time
fixed for the commencement Of such special term,
whn shall forthwith cause the same to be publish.
ed IN some newspaper Of the county, and shall al.
20 post up in his otfi,e notice thereof. and shall
proceed TO perform such duties as may be Lecessa.
ry in view Of such special term. and the nature
and character Of the business I" he Transacted. and
all business done at such special or adjourned tern,
shall he a. valid IL transacted al regular term
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Ohio Legislature.
SATURDAY. Feb. I,

SATURDAY. Feb. I2. 1883.
MORNING SEssIoN.-SENATE MIR. era. Y
dlebaugh. agreeably TO previous notice. on II
leave. introduced bill 10 regulate the ei
practices before Justices Of the Peace,
which was read the first time. The FOL.
lowing IRE the articles treated of in tho y
bill Na9 iss9
|. Or the Jurisdiction OF Justices Of
the Peace y,
2. OF the commencement Of suits, ser.
vice and return Of process, arrests and
attachments. sf ai f'hshf y f'iaia
8. OF the bill OF particulars .oo .,as isq
4. Or the change of Venue. .,l et, 81
s. OF continuances.
6. OF Witnesses
7. or the trial and the incidents
thereto. ,.aas Z 5d X iuat'
8, OF Judgments. 34 4. ssarsl
8. OF Appeals, ,a,s II .,..,,...Asa
10. or the action Of iorcible entry and
detainer. - s'fn ~
H.. or the action Of repleyin. 2'et' af'
I, II. OF execution, stay Of, sale, dslivs. g
ry. of bond. &c. ,, is
I3. Of Constables and their duties. III,
IA. General provisions.
~ HoUsE.-Ilonse bill supplementary 10 os''o
cr,on.,;,n;onal 90, ma;or;,v No, ,o,;ny,n -. M
off;r,na,;vo ] ''''' "o's 'os :" '"' NJ y
Ilo,,sa i'm - .,,,,, n,,s,, ~, ... ls
of ,be raw xla,vD,o;I ~ az ~ I'M " ''s'sit
80 y" '.n ~ "e o. ~
{: ..,. oe"a.e p'' % provue 'or 'ne support q
2'''o'" a"' ,"sane pe'so"s 'h ceHsm
cass'-passeayeas oo' "ayso' sv''ss 4! 4.