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ORDINANCE I.

An ordinance regulating Sidewalks,
Streets and Alleys.
Sec. |. BE it ordained by the Council
of the Incorporated Village of Jackson,
That the Sidewalks in the Streets of said
Village shall be ten feet wide.
SEC. ii. That it shall be unlawful for
any person TO obstruct in any manner,
any street, alley or sidewalk opened for
public use, or TO throw any wood, coal or
other obstruction in any of the same, pro-
vided that persons actually and bona fde
engaged in building, may leave building
materials in the Streets if sufficient space
be left for the largest teams to pass with.
out risk or danger,
SEC. LII. Any person offending q.
gainst the I'd section of this ordinance,
shall be notified by the Marshal, or by the
Street Commissioner, to remove such OBJ
struction Immediately, and if the same is
not done within "a hours after being so
notified, the Marshal or the Street Com
missioner shall remove it at the owners ex-
pense, or at the expense of the person so
causing the obstruction, and the owner
thereof or the person so obstructing such
street, sidewalk or alley, shall on convic-
ton thereof, be fined not less than One
Dollar, nor more than Five Dollars, and
costs of removal and prosecution.
SEC. ". That if complaint shall be
made to the Council, by any citizen, that
any Street, Side walk or Alley, now fenced
up or otherwise obstructed, ought for the
convenience of the public, or any indiyid-
ual, to be opened, the Council shall if
they deem proper, direct the Marshal or
the Street Commissioner, to proceed as in
Section three, of this ordinance.
Passed in Council, May 9th, 1854.
JOHN J. HOFFMAN, Mayor,
JAMES w. LONGBON. Recorder.
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Runnwny...McIanchoIy Accident,

On Tuesday afternoon last, Mr.. Corwin Bent.
Icy, Clerk at the Eagle Furnace, was thrown from
bis Sulkey and very seriously injured. From the
facts far learn appears that one of the
wheels Of his sulkey ran into rt hole, which caused
him TO fall, aud in falling out became entanglcd in
some part Of the rigging when the horse took fright
and ran away, dragging him, about half mile when
the horse became CxricOtcd from the harness. thereby
relieving the unfortunate man from his horrible stu
alton. His injuries aro indescrbabc, his face being
torn in horrible manner, his nose entirelry off, be-
sides his body being horribly bruised and laccNtcd
There can be positive conclusion as to how the
cident took place, Us there was no one near when il
took place. The unfortunate young man ia not cx
pected 10 live.
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ORDINANCE XII.

An Ordinance to establish and fix the
grade OF streets, establishing sidewalks
thereon and defining the mode Of paving
and draining the same.
SEC, /. Be it ordained by the President
and Common Council of the Incorporated
village Of Jackson, That the grades 10 all
the streets within the corporate limits OF
said village, shall be made to conform to
the elevations and depressions specified
and indicated by "Proile No. |, Of streets
in Jackson" & The accompanying "notes
o. levels" taken by II, c. Messenger,
August 90, 1853, and hereby ordered to
be filed and kept in the Mayors office ol
said Village.
SEC. 2. That all the pavementS on the
sidewalks of the streets, alleys and pub.
lie spaces in said Incorporated village OF
Jackson, as also the cutters and drains
therein, shall conform TO the grade o! said
incorporated village, as indicated and de.
scribed in the first section OF this Ordi.
nance with such variations only, as may
be necessary in such cutters and drains
TO the corners Of streets, TO admit the wat.
er to pass off conveniently.
SEC, 3. That il shall be the duty of the
owners of real estate, or any Of the public
ground, streets, or alleys within said in
eorporated village of Jackson, to cut down
or fill up and pave or re-Pave or gravel,
the sidewalks in front oflheir lots or parts
oflots, and TO keep the same in good con
diton whenever the same shall be reQuir.
ed to be so done by Ordinance OF the said
incorporated village Of Jackson; and all
side walks so required TO be paved, re.
paved or graveled, shall be done in the
manner hereinafter described. under the
direction oftho street Commissioner, and
such committees of the Council as may
be appointed for that purpose.
SEC, 4. Thatall sidewalks shall be paved
with good hard brick, having descent
Of three lourths of an inch 10 the foot. from
the line Of the street, alley or space, TO the
curb.stone; and shall be secured at the
outer edge with good and substantial
curb, II of free or sand stone, not less
than four inches thick, and if of limestone,
not less than three inches thick, which
curbstone shall be atleast eighteen inches
wide, and which shall be SET at least twelve
inches in the ground below the gutter.
Passed in Council. May 9th. 1854.
JOHN J. HOFFMAN, Mayor.
JAMES W. LONGBON, Recorder
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ORDINANCE ".

An ordinance to prevent fighting, quar-
reling, brawling, swearing, profanity, ma
king unnecessary noise, using obscene,
vulgar, indecorous or abusive language,
or otherwise unnecessarily disturbing the
peace, quiet and good order of the pub
lie peace.
SEC. l. Be it ordained by the Council
Of the incorporated village of Jackson,
That it shall be unlawful for any person
or persons, to be engaged in fighting,
quareling, brawling, swearing, profanity,
making unnecessary noise, indecent or dis
orderly conduct, shouting, hallooing,
using obscene, vulgar, indecorous or abu.
sive language, any lewd or lasciviouS be-
hayior, or otherwise unnecessarily disturb
ing the peace, quiet and good order of the
public peace or any individual in the lin.
its of the corporation.
Passed. in Council May 9th, 1854.
JoHs I HoEFMAN, Mayor,
JAMns w. LoNGDoN, Recorder
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ORDINANCE VIII.

An ordinance to regulate Shows and
Exhibitions.
SEC. l. Be it ordained by the Council
of the incorporated village of Jackson,
That before any person or persons, shall
show, exhibit or perform any matter or
thing whatsoever, whether natural or ar
tifcial, within the corporate limits of said
village, he, she or they, shall first obtain a
permit from the Mayor, who shall direct
the person or persons thus applying, to
pay into the Treasury of the corporation,
the specified sum required for the same,
and procure the receipt of the Treasurer
therefor, which shall be produced to the
Mayor.
Sec. IL The first section of this Or
dinance shall be held to mean and include
all Theatres, Amphitheaters, Circuses,
Menageries, Museums, Puppet Shows,
Wax Works, Rope or wire dancing, Bal
ancing, Juggling, Slight of hand, Paint
ing, Statuary. Concerts of Vocal or In
strumental Music, Natural or artificial Gu,
rosities, or all other shows or exhibitions,
Of any nature or kind whatever, except
ing bona fde Lectures on purely SCientif-
ic, Historical or literary subjects.
Sec. III That any person or persons,
obtaining permit as provided for in this
ordinance, shall pay for the same such
sum, as the Mayor may direct, provided,
it shall in no case for one person for the
time of one day, exceed One Hundred
Dollars, nor less than Three Dollars.
Passed in Council, May 9th, 1854,
JOHN J. HoFFMAN, Mayor,
JAMES W. LoNGBoN, Recorder.
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"----- aAd were away
On the wings Of the May /"

They proceeded to the Rocks" invortc retreat
Of the citizens Of Jackson, aSout ono mile West of
town. The tiresOme engagements Of coming over
lessons, and solving problems were now changed 10
those Of far different character and the vuregred
scenes Of nature took the place Of the more nonOtO
nous ones Of town which we're only appreciated rs
they afforded ample opportunity for the tral Of skill
in jumping, skipping and climbing cmggy rocks, and
trees which was engaged in by the boys, to gain the
applause Of the girls.
On they clRmbered laughing and shouting, until
the "inclinod plain" was about two.thirds gained,
when TO the Joy Of all, a Spring Of water was dis.
eOyered-a goblet was procured from the possible, /"
and they partoOk Of Adams pure Ale, with all the
eagcmess and satisfaction, that ever did god Of his
nectar. All then reclined on a mossy level, and
parook Of the good things selected 10 suit their child
ish fanei@. After fcasting to satisfaction the sum.
nlit-was soon reached, aud all were soon busily
occupied in gathering the wintergroen, which grows
in superfluous abundance. After procuring largc
bundle ench, they were soon "en-route, homeward
bound" The descent was accomplished with little
difficulty with the exception Of few instances o
losing the center Of gravity which was however found
in close embrace with "rerm fnna." After gazing
on the huge piles Of rocks, and other scenery sur
rounding for few moments, they proceeded, ani
sooa found themselves in town once more. Aite
luny shakes Of the hand and wishing many haPp,
May Days 10 each other particularly To therteaeh
they dispersed and wentto their several homes, d
relate the adventures Of the day to their Parents.
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ORDINANCE X.
ONDIIN HINOE IA
An Ordinance fxingth amount ol fines

An Ordinance fixing the amount oi fines
for violating ordinances.
Sec. |. Be it ordained BY the Council
Of the incorporated village of Jackson,
That ifany person or persons shal! violate
any of the ordinances or any section,
part or provision thereof of said incorpo.
rated village, he she or they shall on con
viction thereof be fined as follows:
For violating Ordinance / entitled ian
ordinance 10 prevent Horse racing" any
sum moi exceeding twenty dollars nor less
than five dollars, and costs Of prosecu-
ton.
For violating Ordinance Ill entitled
"an ordinance to prevent the shooting Of
guns, pistols other firearms, not exceed
ing twenty dollars nor less than live
dollars and costs Of prosecution.
For violating Ordinance w entitled can
ordinance to prevent fighting, quareling.
Brawling, swearing, profanity, making
unnecessary noise, using vulgar, obscene, f,
indecorous or abusive language or other.
wise disturbing the quiet and good order
of the public peace" not exceeding fifty
dollars, nor less than three dollars, and
The costs of prosecution.
'or violating Ordinance V entitled "an
ouIinance TO prevent Horses standing in
the street without being held or fastened"
not exceeding five dollars nor less than
one dollar, and costs Of prosecution.
For violating Ordinance vi, entitled
ian ordinance 10 prevent the standing oI
any Stallion, covering Jack, or other ami
ma" not exceeding five dollars, nor less
than one dollar and costs of prosecution.
For violating Ordinance VII, entitled
ian ordinance 10 regulate the sale o.
drinks and confectionery" not exceeding
twenty dollars, nor less than five dollars
and costs OF proseclion.
For violating Ordinance VIII, entitled
"an ordinance 10 regulate shows and
exhibitions not exceeding one hundred
dollars, nor less than ten dollars, and
costs Of prosecution.
Sec. IL. Any violation of any section
or part of section of any ordinance, shaI
be deemed and held 10 be a violation o
the ordinance of which it is a part.
Sec. I'LL. That any person or person:
offending against any OF the ordinance.
specified in the fifth section Of this ordi
nance, may on conviction thereof be sen
to and confined in the county jail by the
Mayor at his discretion for any time no
exceeding ten days in addition to the fine
imposed on such offender, and on failing
10 pay any fine imposed, or to give note
with good security for the same, shal
stand committed 10 such jail until the same
together with the costs Of prosecution
shall be fully paid or secured to be paid
or until he she or they shall be otherwise
discharged by due course Of law.
Passed in Council, May 8. 1854.
JOHN J. HOFFMAN Mayor.
JAMES W. LoNGBoN Recorder
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village OF Jackson, That tax oil three
mills on the dollar. be and the same is
hereby assessed and shall be collected on
all the real and personal property within
the corporate limits ofsaid village, apPrais.
ed and returned on the grand levy, and
subjectto taxation by law, to defray the
general and incidental expenses Of such
corporation Tor the current fiscal year.
SEC. II. That the recorder OF said cor
poraton, shall certify 10 the Auditor oil
Jackson county, Ohio, on or before the
second Monday of June next, the per cent
age levied by Sec. I, OF this Ordinance.
Passed in Council, May 9th, 1854.
JOHN J, HOFFMAN, Mayor.
JAMES w. LONGBON. Recorder.
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ORDINANCE vi.

An ordinance to prevent the standing
of any Stallion, covering Jack, or other
animal.
Sec. ]. Be it ordained by the Coun-
Gil ofthe incorporated village of Jackson,
That it shall be unlawful for any person or
persons, to stand any Stallion, Covering
Jack, Bull or other animal to use them as
such, within the limits of the corporation
unless concealed from public view.
Passed in Council, May 9th, 1854.
' john j. HOFFMAN, Mayor,
j. W. LoNGDoN, Recorder.
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ORDINANCE VII.

An ordinance to regulate the sale of
drinks and confectionery.
SEC. |. Be it ordained by the Council
of the incorporated village of Jackson,
That it shall be unlawful for any person
or persons, not actually and bona tde cit
liens and residents in the corporate lin
its of said village, to vend, sell, dispose of,
or give away in any manner whatever,
within said corporate limits, any Ale,
Beer, Cider, Porter, Wine, Lemonade,
Metheglin, Soda or Mineral Water, or any
mixture thereof, or any other drink, wa
ter excepted, or any Cakes, Pies, Bread,
Candy or any Confectionery. or other
eatablcs, by any quantity, unless such
person or persons, shall first obtain from
the Mayor, permit, which permit shall be
issued by the Mayor, and shall specify the
time the holderor holders, may be allowt d
toscll said drink or catables, upon the per-
son or persons thus applying, first paying
into the Treasury of the corporation, be-
fore such permit is granted, such sum as
the Mayor may direct; provided it shall
in no case for the time of one day, exceed
for one person Ten Dollars, nor less than
Three Dollars.
Passed in Council, May 9th, 1854.
JOHN J. HOFFMAN, Mayor,
JAMES w. LoNGBoN, Recorder.
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The steamship Africa, with Liverpool
dates to the 22d ult., arrived here this
morning.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
There has been a good demand al Llv-
erpool during the week for Breadstuffs,
and Denniston says the market closed at
an advance of Sd on Wheat and is on
Flour. lie quotes Western Canal Flour
at 33s to 33s Cd, and Ohio at 38 to $685.
White Wheat lis Cd 10 l2S Cd; Red and
mixed lis TO lis Cd. Indian Corn was
quiet at III to 42s. and Yellow and mixed
at 39s Cd. Gardner y Co. quote the
market for Beef steady, but The present
high rates offer no cncopragementlo deal
ers, hence the sales are mostly at retail.
Pork is in demand only for Immediate
wants, holders demanding very full rates.
Bacon is rather inactive at the recent re-
duction.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
The war news is unchanged. The
Franklin arrived out on the morning of tn
Goth.
Richardson Il Brothers, agents Of the
City of Glasgow, say they entertain no
fears of the steamer being lost. This slip
was perfectly efficient and had water for
forty days, distiling apparatus, provis-
ions for sixty-fve days, and coal for
twenty six days. She had on board 373
passengers.
The treaty closing the alliance between
France ahd England has been ratified
A treaty has been signed between Aus
tria and Prussia.
The war news from the Baltic, the Black
Sea and the Danube, is unchanged. The
expulsion of the Greeks was vigorously
enforced. The Greek insurrection as
sumes the shape Of guerilla warfare,
harrassing, but not formidable. Lord
Sratlord has published strong manifes.
to against the Greek Government for ia.
voring the insurrection.
1t was reported that several Greeks had
been massacreed by the Turks at Volo.
Accounts are still vague respecting the
violation of the Servian Territory.
Prince Daniel is reported to have sum
moncd Montcnegroans to arms agains
the Turks.
The campaign in Asia is expected tc
be opened by the middle of April.
There is hingimportant from France
or England.
A dispatch from Omar Pasha confirm,
previous accounts that the Turks had beer
thrice successful against superior forces a
the passage Of the Danube, but, in ODE
dience to orders, they retreated in the lint
of Karasan.
The st. Petersburg papers contain
manifesto in reply to the English ant
French declaration Of war. 1t throws tn,
responsibility of the war wholly upoI
France and England.
Advices from Copenhagen state tha
Sweden has positively entered into sc
cret treaty with Russia, by which an alb
solute enactment, forbiddIng more thar
four ships at once to enter harbor, ha'
been restored and the same has been cx
tended to Norway.
Mr. Soulc, it is reported, is still urging
the Black Warrior affair on the attention
of the Spanish Government.
A Spanish decree had been published
TO register all slaves in Cuba, at the in
stance of Great Britain.
Sardinia and Holland repudate priva
tecring.
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ORDINANCE v.

An ordinance TO prevent Horses stand
ing in the Streets, without being held or
fastened.
Sec. l. Be it ordained by the Council
of the incorporated village of Jackson,
That it shall be unlawful for any person
or persons, to permit any horse or horses
in teams or otherwise, under his or their
care. to stand in any street or alley, in the
corporation, without being held by some
person or fastened to some post or rack.
Passed in Council, May 9th, 1854.
JOHN J. HoFFMAN, Mayor
JAMES w. LoNGBoN, Recorder.
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yAGXSWM STANDARD.

censes or permits by him granted, under
the provisions of the several Ordinances
of the Council, stating the names oi the
person or persons 10 whom granted, the
date thereof, the time for which the same
was granted. the sum paid for the same
and the object for which the same was
granted. and for which permit he shall re.
ceive from such applicant or applicants
who receive such permit or license, the
sum of fifty cents.
Passed in Council, May 9th, 1854.
JOHN J. HOFFMAN. Mayor.
JAMES W. LONGBON, Recorder
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Li0uOr RilI.

We publish, to-day, the Bill passed by the Legis,
laure for the suppression Of the traffic Of SpriuOul
Liquors in this State. In accordance with its provis
ions, those Of our citizens that dealt in the article
have each and every one, come up to the mark, ant
are determined to live up to the letter Of the Law
The tune Farewell to Whiskcy," snow being play.
ed upon every musical instrument that can be found
We boys in the Streets oil pucker up their mouths
a- Ike the welkin ring, with whistling the tune
'Fr gell TO Old Whiskey."
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We learn that the Temperance men
have it in contemplation to call public
meeting of the citizens next week, in or
der to notify all persons engaged in the
sale of sprituous liquors that the law
passed by the last Legislature will be car
red into effect after given time.-O. s.
Journal.
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THE MURDERER JONES Having made
particular inquiry of the police officers as
to the latest intelligence received of Jones,
the murderer Of Beebo, we learn that
nothing definite has been heard of him /;
but that the probabilities are that he has
made his escape to Cincinnati,
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Mrs. Sprgs, will you be helped to a
small piece Of the turkeyp Yes, my
dear Mr.. Wilkins, WILL What part
would you prefer, my dear Mrs. Sprigsr
i will have couple of wings, a couple
of the legs, some of the breast, the side
bone, some filling, and few dumplings
AS ieel very unwell to.duyp Wilk.
ms tainted.
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ORDINANCE XII.
AN ORDINANCES

Providing Tor the assessment and col.
lection OF a taxi deiray the general and
incidental expenses Of the incorporated
village Of Jackson, Cor the curren, fiscal
year.
SEC. /. Be II ordained by the President
and Common Council Of the incorporated
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The Supreme court Of Ohio is now in
session in this city, Chief Justice CoRwlN
presiding; Judges BARLEY, THURMAN,
RANNEY and CALDWELL, present, There
are 262 cases on the docket, which will
be taken up in consecutive order. The
Court will remain in session until the
first day Of June.-O. S. Journal.
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Our worthy friend, "0ld" Polk, Notion Pedler for
Wm. H. Douglass, Jr, & Co., Chillicothe still con-
tinues to make bis regular trips to this place Old
man Polk is just about as accommodating salesman
MS they are got up His stock Of Goods consists OF
Notions Of all kinds and Of the very best quality
We recommend him and his Goods to our merchants
and others. "Waitforthe -four horse) Wagon, and
Old Polk, before you buy.
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Runaway.

ou Sunday last as r. Ross and b. Tngo, Of this
place, were returning home from short ride in tho
country, their horse ran off the main road, throwing
Mr. 7. out, the buggy passing over his arm, which
fortunately was bat slightly injured, The horse
being somewhat frightened took tho road and away
he run, but Ross hung on like man. the buggy was
broken all to PAGES md Jack was winner Of the ces
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A Serenndcs

We were favored with serenadc on Friday nigh
last by some young men Of our place and in duty tC
them, we must pronounce their music excellent
Those we'll known and soul-Stiring strains upon tn,
Violin. by our young friend Osborn, told out upon
the Lone Starry Hour" with that unspeakubc rich
ness, that made all nature knee to the shrine Of thu
Goddess Of Music.
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Communicated


On Friday last, whilst enjoying ourselves in a ram.
bic in the woods, our ears were accosted with the
laughing, gee aud Ginning voices Of many children
On aseertaining the source Of the sound, we were
sOcn aware that the occupants Of Mr. Diapers School
ROOm had laid aside the "Kcys to hidden Mysteries
Teacher and all
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Town Ordinances.

We publish to-day, the Laws and Ordinances Of
the town Of Jackson. They are strict and forcibc,
and our town Fathers feel determined to carry them
out to the letter. No doubt much complaint will be
entered but every man must ecollect that the way
Of the transgrcssOr is hard" This is certainly the
age Of reformation and no mistake.
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ORDINANCE TX.

An Ordinance providing for keeping "a
record of Licenses and Permits.
SEC. |. Be it ordained by the Council
ofthe incorporated village ofJackson, That
the Mayor shall keep record Of all Ii.
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U~one Of our subscribers complains that certain
"0ne Ioss" Mail rider, refuses to carry his Stand.
ard" 10 him. for the reason that said subscriber is
Wing, Amy man that would SO far let bis political
principles get the advantage Of his better judgment
is hardly fit to be entrusted with public confidence