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Premiums and Regulations,
For the Third Ansaaz Exhibition Of the
Monroe County Agricultural Society.
REGULA TION s

Persons wishing to compete must become mem
bers of the Society," by paying one dollar annually
10 the Treasurer, which mustb be done before their
articles are entered on the books of the Society.
All stock entered for competition must be ac-
companied with description of age, breed, and
where grown.
All articles offered for premiums must be own.
ed by the persons offering them, or by members OF
their families-chdren over 81 years of age are
not entitled to compete without becoming men,
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, TO 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 premium unless it is
owned in Monroe county ; and no article can re-
ceive ary unless it is the growth manufacture
of the county, with the exceptions specified in
the list.
The various awarding committees are requested
20 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 I; and will make
proper allowances for age, feeding, and the gen.
eral character and condition of the animals They
are especially requested not to G i've 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 excellencies and imperfections in
these. in giving their awards to the sire or dam
No person, except officer or member of the
Board, will be allowed 10 interfere with the
Judges during their examination.
The Awarding Committees will be appointed
at the next meeting of the Board, which is to bt
held on the 3rd Saturday of August, being IN,
20th day OF the month. AT that meeting the tint
for holding the Far viii also be determined up
on.
ISAAC MITCHELL, OF Green township, was ap
pointed by the Board, one of the Managers, il
place of VIM. d. EAvELY who has removes
from the county.
Further orders as to the exhibition i'll be pub
lished in due time
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Mail Arrangements,

A RRIvAL AND DEPARTURE of the mails
IL at and from WooDsFIELo:
FA1RvIEw-Arrives every day (except Sun.
day) at clock P. M. Departs every day Tex
cept Sunday at 8 pollock A. M.
BARNEsvILLE (via Calais) - Arrives every
Tuesday and Friday at 5 O'Clock P. M. Departs
every Wednesday and Saturday at A. M.
MARIETTA (Western route)-Arrives every
Tuesday and Thursday at P. M. Departs every
Monday and Wednesday at A. M.
MARIETTA (Southern route te)-Arrives every
Saturday at Up. M. Departs every Friday at 5
A. M.
LAINe's (New stle)--Arrives every Monday
and Thursday at II A. M. Departs same days at
/ p. M. ~
and Thursday at l p. NJ. Departs same days at
9 P. M. ss
Sr. .CLAuRsvILLE--Arrives every Monday and
Friday at 6 P. NJ: Departs every Tuesday and
Saturday at 5 A. M 49,.
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THE PILGRIM FATHERS.
BY REV. JOHN plERpoNr.

The pilgrim fathers where are thew
Ths waves that brouebt them o,a.
Stiltro,l in the bav. and throw ,h.;r sn,.v
As they break along the shore.
Sin ro,, m. ,be bav. .. ,hsv .o,,aa .,,.. Ia,
yvhan the M.v.EA,v :, ,,,,a,.,7h.,.
wh.n The sea aro.na -. h,..L ,.;,h .,a.u.
ha ''- - /" ''''' quo 'no's WIN snow
The mists. tia, v,rannsa ~. n;,or;,,,,. .,ssr
SIM brood upop The t;de.
And hi. rock. v., t..r ,ha;. ,r.,.t, h., N. daer
To .,.y n. -. .ot rr;de
Ru, tho snow.r,b;,. all ,ha, h. o.,a =, ,he o.,e
wh.n A.. h..,.n. ,,.,., Al. !,
-,,'. -,
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Holland House,
Woodsfeld, Ohio.

THE large and commodous house On the south
i west corner of Main and Main Cross streets
has been fitted up with new furniture ofhandsome
and comfortable style, and is open for the &C.
commodation of guests. The subscriber invites
the patronage of the public; and those who favor
him with their company may be assured of hos
pitable reception, the best fare and such comfort.
and attentions as will make his house compare ia
voIably with any others. Bills moderate
HORACE HOLLAND.
july g. 1853
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HERIFF'S SALE. by virtue OF writ of
= Venditioni Exponas issued from the Court of
Common Pleas of Washington county, Ohio, and to
me directed, will offer for sale at public outcry,
at the door of the court house in the town OF
Woodsheld, Monroe county, On ~
Saturday, the 20ih day Of -4ugust, 1858.
between the hours of 10 O'Clock m. aud 4 o'clock
p m, of said day, the following described real ses-
tate, lying and being said county of Monroe, to
wit: s
ter of section No. fifteen, in to nship o. FIVE, of
range No six; and also the north west quarter of
the south west quarter of said sections, in said
township and range. Appraised at s44U.
Taken in execution and levied upon as the prop
erty of Alexander Ferrel, Jeremiah Smith, ct al.
at the suit of the state of Ohio for the use of the
| Fund Commissioner of Monroe county.
July 20. So rs. NJ. MORR0W,iSh'f 'f. Il
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JOHN b. NOLL,
Real Estate Agent,
wOODSFIELD. OHIO,

WM7ILL attend to the selling of Real Estate
w in Monroe county. His facilities for OBJ
tanning information, his extensive acquaintance
with the various localities of the county, and espe
cialIy in the German settlements, will make it for
the interest OF those who wish to sell lands to
trust him with the Agency. Persons desiring to
purchase would do well to give him call, as he
has now several desirable tracts to dispose Of
December Is, 1852.
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Wall Paper and Window Blinds
WILDE s. BROTHER

y
Have Just received large stock of the fine satned
ROOM AND ENTRY PAPER,
Common Paper, Bordering and Windoc
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 elsewhere, at the
Book and Paper Store, corner of Main and Union
streets, Wheeling, Va. ap2O
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THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.
I. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary, are considered as wishing to con-
tinue their subscription
g If subscribers order the dscontinuance oi
their periodicals, the publisher may continue to
send them until all arrearages paid.
If subscribers neglect or refuse TO take theii
periodicals from the Offices to which they are di
rccted, they are held responsible till they have
settled the bill, and ordered them discontinued.
4. If subscribers remove to other places withou
informing the publishers, and the papers sen
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 uncal!ed fer, is prima facie evidence o
Intentional fraud.
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Wilde e. Brother,
BOOKSELLERS and STA TONERS

BOOKSELLERS and S IA TTONERS,
WHEELING, VA,
WHOLESALE and Retail Dealers in Miscella-
w neous Medical, Theological Classical, His
torlcal and School Books, Blank Books, Stationa.
ry, Wall Paper and Window Blinds.
An extensive and varied assortment of the above
will at all times be kept on hand and constant ad-
ditions be made thereto.
Wholesale dealers. school committees, teachers
and all others supplied at the lowest rates at the
Bookstore, corner of Main and Union SITS.
gG-The highest price paid in cash or trade for
good Rags.
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A statement to be furnished in writing, con-
tanning, lst, the age and breed of the COW, and
time of calvng, 3D. the quantity Of milk in weight,
and the butter made therefrom. during period OF
ten days, Qhe butter made on the trial to be ex-
hibited with the cow at the fair.)
COW during, and preceding the experiment.
The statements to be verified by the competi-
tor, and another person conversant with the facts,
certifying thereto. over their signatures.
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(. o. Do not have superabundance of
farming implements, but let what you have
be of the best kind, and keep them well
sharpened. A sharp tool will cut twice as|
well a. dull one, and do it so much bet
ter.
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STATE OF OHIO, MONROE COUNTY, IS.
PROBATE CoURT, JUNE 2l. 1853.
David Trembly, Executor OF Colbert Harris, decd,
Catharne Harris, Thomas E.. Harris, William
Harris. Johh N. Harris, Sarah "A. Harris, Jer-
emiah Harris, Joseph Harris, Emily E. Harris.
Isaac Harris, Merryman Harris and sHuldah ].
Harris. .5-sass :. ss.s
PETITION To SELL LANDS TO PAY DEBTS
The defendants will take notice that on the 2lst
day of June, 1858. the said David Trembly, Ex-
ecutor of Colbert Harris, decd. filed his petition
in the Court of Probate in said county, setting
forth, amongst other things, that III personal prop
erty OF the estate OF said deceased is insufficient to
pay the debts of said estate, and praying for per-
mission to sell the following real estate. of which
the said Colbert Harris was, his ifetime seized
as in fee simple, to wit: Parts of section. 8, in
Township 5, of Range 5, and section 2, T. 5, r.
5, beginning for the same at apust near the creek
below McMillon's mill, thence south ll6 and 8
tenths rods, thence west 1872 and 90 huntredths
rods, thence north so rods, thence north 10 de-
grees west 81 rods, thence east l40 rods to the
place of beginning, containing 81 acres more or
less; also part Of the north half Of the east half of
the south west tquarter ofsecton 2. T. 5, r. 5. be-
ginning for the same at the north west corner of
said half quarter section, thence south g rods,
thence east "A rods, thence north rods, thence
west A rods to the place of beginning, containing
% acres more or less. 1851
ARCHBOLD s. DAVENPORT,
June %. 1858. Attyss for David Trenbly.
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TOHN YOHO'S ESTATE. Notice is hereby
u given, that the undersigned have been ap-
pointed and qualified as Executors of the estate
SILAS HEADLEY,
JOHN aYOHO.
July 6, 1858. Executors.
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mo THE CREDITORS OF ALFRED D

ITO THE CREDITORS OF ALFRED D
J. MCMAHON, DECEASED: On the 4th day
of July, in the year 1853, the court of Probate Of
Monroe county, declared the estate of Alfred D..
McMahon. deceased, to be, probably, lnsolvent
creditors are therefore required to present their
claims against the estate to the undersigned for
allowance, within six months from the time above
mentioned, OF they will not be entitled to pay.
ment . JOHN SINCLAIR, Ex'r
July 8, 1858. of A, D. McMahon, decd,
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Notice in Partition

STATE OF OHIO, MONNOE COONI II, 80.
CouRT OF COMMON PLEAS is.I,
Henry Ford, as Guardian.
VS.. In Partition 81
William Johnston, ct al. } .ss
DAVID PATTON, Milton Patton, Philip Pat
~ ton. Sarah Patton, John Patton, Jane White.
Abran White, Stephen Stine, Mahon Slime, VIII
liam Johnston, and Robert Johnston, will take
notice that petition was filed asains. them on the
18th day of June, 1853, in the Court Of Common
Pleas OF said County of Monroe, by Henry Ford,
as Guardian OF the said Milton Patton. Philip Fat
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 esate-being part of the south east quar-
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 az
lies on the north side ot run running through
said quarter. being from the center Of said tun,
containing eighty-five acres more or less; and
that at thesnext term of said Court application
will be made by the said Henry Ford, as Guar
dian aforesaid, for order that partition may be
made of said premises. A. ROSS,
June 20, 1858. Atty for Pet,
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J. G.. HARBOUR,
WHOLESALE s. RETAIL DEALER IN
Carpet, Looking Glass, and

No. 143, Main street, Wheeling, Va.
II EEpS constantly on hand very large and ex-
N tensive assortment of TAPESTRY, VENE-
TIAN and INGRAM CARPETINGS, Rugs,
Mats, Oil Cloths, Table and Piano Covers SC. sc.
ALSO-Gilt and Mahogany framed Looking
Glasses Portrait AMI Picture Frames of every des-
crption on hand and made TO order. Venetian
and Slat Window Blinds, Transparent Window
Shades and Paper = together with Upholstery
Ware, such as BEDS, MATTRESSES. Pill
LOWS, QUILTS, COUNTERPANES.C CUSH
IONS, &C. Aso-Curtain Goods in great variety,
Blinds, Trimmings, Cords. Tasses, and constant
supply of Smith s. Stratton's celebrated Furniture
and Coach Varnish for sale at factory price.
All of which will be sold at the very lowest pri-
ces, and warranted to give satisfaction. apo
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Monroe Mutual

Fire Insurance Company.
WOODSFIELD, OHIO.
This company, being organized under favor.
able charter obtained from the Legislature, Is now
ready to Insure Hotels, Dwelling Houses, Bsfnss
Stables, Store Houses, Shops, Merchandise, SC.
&C., against loss by fire.. sx
DIRECTORS. x-f.,yr.x
ISAAC WELSH, JOHN KERR
CHARLES HARE, WILLIAM, STEEL,
JOHN A. DAVENPORT, JOHN F. BIDENHARN,
NATHAN HoLL1sTER, THEo., BENNINGHAUS,
JNO. NJ. KIRKBRIDE.
JOHN A. DAVENPORT, Pres't.
N. HoLLIsTER, Treas.
JNo. M. KIRKBRIDE, Sec'y.
SIMPSON HOLLISTER,
April 81, 1852. General Agent.
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DLANK DEEDS AND MORTGAGES
Ii FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
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Lis t Of Premiums S

Lis t Of Premiums.
ON FIELD CROPS.
Best crop of wheat not less than acre s.
I'd best Go
Best crop of corn not loss than acre
Best crop of oats not less shan l acre 3
Cd best do l so
Best crop of potatoes not less than a acre
I'd best do so
Best acre of timothy hay, to be weighed in
October or November 3
Best p acre of tobacco, as to texture and
quality, to be weighed after handed
I'd best do
Best acre of clover seed
| I'd best do
I'd best do
| 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, lst, the kind
| of soil 3D. the kind and quantity of manure, and
manner Of application Sd, the manner and time
of preparing the ground, and planting ur sowing
4th, the quantity of seed used; 5th, mode ol
culture and time OF harvesting 9th, the amount
of time of both man and beast employed in apply.
ing manure, preparing the ground, planting oi
sowng-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, il practicable they must produce sam
pie of the crop to the committee, and haye it ex
hbted at the Fair.
The premiums will be awarded with reference
to profitableness, as well amount of crop-hencs
| quality 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 larg,
crops are raised in the county but that the meth
cd Of cutivating such crops may be made publ.
that the farmers of the county generally, MAY
avail themselves of any knowledge that may b,
J useful to them.
Competitors for premiums on Corn, and Glove
and Timothy seeds may report to the committed
at any time previous 20 the first Monday in De
cember, and on Tobacco previous to the first Wed
nesday in March 1854.
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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 communications sent by mail
must be postpaid.
JOB PRINTING
Executed with neatness and dispatch al this Office,
aud at reasonable prices.
TERMS OF ADvERTISING:
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year.
In addition to the foregoing premiums, Com
mittees to Judge Of funenumerated articles, will be
appointed TO award premiums at their discretion,
on any and every Crop, Animal, Implement, In-
venton, Article, Improvement, &C., that they
may consider deserving. and that is not embraced
in the. above list.
Everything which is not embraced in the stated
lists of premiums will be entered under these com.
mitiees, and will be as carefully noticed as those
which are named and premiums will be awarded
thereon as above stated. The Board Of managers
will endeavor to make ample arrangements for the
proper display ofevery thing that shall be brought
to the Fair.
By order of the BOARD.
HENRY FORD, President.
JAS. r NORRIS. Secretary.
JOHN B. NoLL, Assistant Secretary.
April 90, 1858.
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Best barrel oi flour from bushels Of wheat
I'd best Diploma.
The above articles must be manufactured In
the county, and within the year. The commit
tee are requested to make lengthy report, de-
scrlbing the articles upon which they award pre-.
miums, and noticing the number OF competitors
tor the different premiums.
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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.
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S,sppresssona, Irregularities, &c.

One trial will convince the most skeptieal and never
after Will they BE- induced take any other. Ladies'
who have often been deceived by purchasing Pills and
Drops, and nostrums from
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Important TO the Afii cted.
In Six Days, or No Pau j.!

l Ak HILL, alter an extensive practice Of fourteen
~ years, continues usual give advice gratis AID
effect permanent cures in all rvate discusses in the
shortest possible time. New cases cnfed in from three
to six days, Invariably, if strictly attended to- Old
chronic tses cured rs could be expected Med
cines free from mercnr5 aud all mineral posons and
are parIouiAry recommended TO travellers, and all
Others who wish IT, avoid election as they leanre no
cha ge in diet. or confinement from business.
Young men who have been addicted 10 a certain vice
and are now suffering from he IuinOus effects it has up
on the head and nervous SYSTEM sould apply 10 Dr. H.
who has never failed the most difficult OF all
com lain $ and in the shortest possible time.
n. IS. Friends and others who are daily recommend
ing patients TO my care, VIII observe that my office is at
NO sl2l N lin str ct, Worcester, Mass
travellers, seaUen an others, VIII wish TO be cure
"ihan mercury. hiroTance nom business or expos uIe
70 friends, should apply possible. and per-
rect cure VIII oe guaranteed in all eurabe cases and if
the case Is NOT rurabe Tue patient shall know it, and no
charles made for advire. Recolect III Man street
r. y Letters 70 insure attention, must be post paid
lHhlo deodtf
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French Periodical Pills and Drops


LNRoM the private Medical and Surgical Establish
ment No 81 Nam street, Worcester Mass
Hope, health, and happiness" wrote the great DR..
Johnson, is the cniei blessing OF Man. And taat hope
only is rational Ol which are certain it cannot de-
celv US" The norallst right ia his conclusion
and We adopt hi nsoage 10 addressing our unfortu-
nate fellow fDurtas, who, with hroben heath and de
ceased bodies have great need OF large hope and
nope too Of which they certain cannot deceive
them"
To females, we would say, that all complaints pecu
liar 10 their sex are trt ated by with he utmost sue
cess II is unnecessary enumerate them, fut every
female knows them we'll La les IN IA delicate siiua
ton Car rece We every attention. med cal aad surgical
IN secluded apartments, with female otten ire. ana
the most careful consideration Tor their comfort ard
safety Experienced ana KIND nrr-es viii he PROVIDED,
aud in every instance the yolabe Sc recy win
lie observed
a u those troubled with seminal weakness, nocturnal
or Involuntary enssinns shuud call and be alien ed
TO AZ Nm early period, lie results may be ap.
pretended.
~ b Al letters, (post pad.) viii receive prompt
attention. and medicines advice by return Of
mail Cure warIaard, no pay required
DIR, HILL, No. l2I Nan street,
JANA dtl Worcester.
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MEDICINES, &c.
KelIinger's Remedies

ARE CERTAIN TO CUREf
MO matter what the disease or weakness with either
IN The refined Family Linnent 81 each his
remedy for preventing seasickness, 81 each Hi mag
&c fluid has the hair when bald 25 yearst
er isiis-S ich His medical charm will cure
Heaves, Sores Cuts and Bruises, aud work the horse
daily, S each. The Oil liniment that has been used
by Hiram Woodruff and all the best horsenen in he
United States. $50 GEMS, 81 doZen) continues
delight and astohish hem. Depot, 23O Pearl street, N.
York CITY, Insefsol a Co. and 476 Broadway, and of
almost every store and Druggist throughout the city and
country.
n b. The DR. Is Syrup or Renovating Cordial, is the
most delightful and Strengthening remedy offered
to the public. 1T not only and delights the sick
but il seems TO act like magic in Ieiuvnating the aged
Full and clear dli' cdOns wiE each remedy.
feb4 dam
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advertisement in this paper, under the caption
IA of " Poisoning is calculated create the impress
sion that Vermiluge Containing Castor Oil, Caome
&C., refers To well-knov preparation. This base
and INSCRIPTIONS iHSinUGtiOn fail be under
.soOd by the public, when they observe that the motive
OF il is pldi sy to sell Worm syrup"
There isl a particle OF Caomei contained in our
B. A. Fahne, cks Vermtuse, and no such effects as
Salvation &C., follows its use, ever will
The eminent success Of our Vermifuge has apparently
excited the envy and jealousy of this Worm rup Pro
prietor and he attempts by siEuoion, do what he
dare not do in PLAN tsrs he would thereby find use
for the gains thus acquired to settle damages
A. FAHNESFOCK, HULL 4 co.
New York, Dec. llth, 1859.