The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-20
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Glimpse AT JACKSON.

Reader, in the following sketch, you
will find nothing but plain matters of fact,
and should you not be paid by a perusal
of the same, We shall not bear the blame.
The town of JACKSON, is situated in the
interior of the great State of Ohio, in the
county of Jackson, IA miles from Ports
mouth. Scioto county, on the Ohio River,
to which place, there is mi-daily train
of Cars passes over the S. q II. V. Rail
road; and in a very short time, will be
within a few hours ride of Cincinnati,
Baltimore, Pittsburg, Cleveland and Chill
licothe. In connection with these, the
surrounding hills contain inexhaustable
quantities of Coal and Iron, some of
which are now in successful operation
The business tact of her citizens, is not
to be surpassed by any others in the
State. The par-value Of her personal
and real property, oyereaches that of her
neighboring cities. At present writing,
the sound Of the hammer and trowel are
heard early and late, and buildings Of
all kinds are being rapidly completed and
amidst the din of out door business, the
merry song Of the mechanic is heard to
echo and re-ecbo from every quarter,
while the merchant is busiy engaged in
arranging and vending his merchandise
to his thronging customers.
We purpose giving glimpse of this 60
ahead, thriving town, and in the first place
will introduce the reader to the arrival
of the oIron Horse" with her long train
of Cars, into the Depot, which are laden
ed with eight of all kinds, destined for
this and the surrounding villages: also to
the crowd of passengers, that with their
baggage wend their way into our town,
some to witness her business features, 9th
ers to seek employment, and to solicit
trade from our merchants and mechanics
We had occas on to conduct some sran-
gers through the town, and to give them
an idea of "what was going on, we first
called in at the large "Stcam FIGURING
I Mill" of the Messrs. Bum, " altcrhouse
and Bum, and there saw, what to them
five years ago, an almost imposSibiity to
have been put into successful operation,
a Touring mill, with The power OF a fifteen
horse engine, turning out, per day, l6O
barrels of -four, and besides, some thou
sands of bushels OF wheat ready for the
hopper. We next called in at their store,
and found our friend WalIerhouse, Hale
, and Harvey, busily retailing Dry Goods
and Groceries of every description, who
informed us that their business was rap
idly on the increase, and in the course OF
another year, could not be surpassed by
any other establishment this side OF Gin
cinnati and Pittsburg. They pay the
highest cash price forwheat,
With how do you do to Esquire Dun
= gan, States Attorney, we dropped into
! the store of D. Leach, who has one ofthe
= neatest and among the best filed stores
within our knowledge. Davy bongamon
of business, and one that understands
t how to make friends, and possesses the
= knack of selling goods, after calling upon
1 friend DuIIadway, Boot and Shoe maker,
t he walked us into the fashionable Eating
Saloon of J. \. Bowdlc, and found very
respectable st re, made up Of Contectlon-
aries, in connection with his choice seIec-
ton Of edbles, such as Oysters, Lobster
Sardines, etc. Being lovers OF the shells,
we were solicited to partake OF dozen
of No. rs, Our appelites being sharp
ened by the savory perfume OF thost
-, delicious "critters," we devoured then
quickly; bidding adeu to Mr. Leach anl
Bowdle, we passed on to the 1shan
House. Smith & Son .Proprctors, which
!. we found to be crowded TO excess, both by
a trancient and resident boardcrs; and
=. their Register" fast filing up which i
mn evidence of prosperity in business
Frank, one of the projectors, took us
through the house, from cellar to garret,
where we found everything in complete
Hotc! order, and in every way calculated
to give comfort TO tho weary traveller
their rooms are good and well furnished.
I The Gong sounded for tea-atter
which we were introduced TO the Osborn
Brothers, violinsts, who gave us rich
! treat. Their pieces were well executed,
and were received with feelings ofpleasure
by all who heard them and brought fresh
to our memory, the words of Shake
, speare
> Tho man that hath no music in himself
> Nor is not moved with concord OF sweet sounds,
5 Is fit for treasons stratagoms, and spois;
, The motions of bis spirit are duh as night,
Aud his affections dark as Erubus.
Lel not such man be trusted"
o(ter some pleasant conversation, and
, the promise OF screnade, We parted