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A Home for Sale.

(lN Saturday the End day Of September. 1854
" at the door of the court.h house, in Woods6eld
Monroe county, Ohio, at IL o'clock, M, the sub
scriber will offer for sale. at public outcry, the
homestead of the late Robert Mills, situated in
Green township, in said county, containing about
25 ~ acres. in sections ~ and 3S, township 8, and
range 4, upoa which there is grist aud saw.mi
and other valuable improvements.
TERMS OF SALE.-One. third in hand, one.
third IN six months, and the balance in one year
with interest from the day of sale. The whole j.
appraised at three hundred dollars.
JOHN McCASLIN, Adm'r.
Aug. 2, 1854. of Robert Mills.
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Bargains!! Bargains!!!

UNHE subscriber; by way of addition to the
town of Woods6eld. has caused to te sur.
veyed and divided. that excellent lot Of land ad-
joining said town. situated the south part there.
Of, and west of the road leading to Sstersville;
and he now offers, AT PRIVATE SALE, aud
at low prices.
Ia LOTS
OF convenient size not excelled lots for build
ing or any other purpose by any in or adjoining
the town. This is well known to be the most
pleasant and healthy portion of the village, and
desirable site for all who want a comfortable
hcme, or a lot good for any other purpose. at a
low price
Those wishing to purchase must apply soon. as
the subscriber intends to close up his affairs this
fall. preparatory to location elsewhere, aud is
therefore determined. in the above language. to
give bargains!! bargains!!!
: July l9. 1854. SIMPSON HOLLISTER.
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5DOAD NOTICE.-Notice is hereby given,
LII that petition will be presented to the Com
missioners of Monroe county, at their September
session, praying Tor county road commencing at
the forks OF the creek near PIckens' Mill-dam.
thence up the run through lands of Moses Payne
and Reuben Smith. to intersect the road leading
from Woodsfieid TO Calais, and thence to Slim
per's MiIl-dam, thence with or near the line of
Jacob Stackleather and dam Reasbeck, ,and inter-
sect the MiItonsburgh road on lands of Jacob
Stimper. A PETITIONER.
August 2, 1854.
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ATTACHMENT.-At my instance, writ Of
II attachment was, on the 4th day of August.
1854, issued by John X. Lynch, Justice OF the
Peace in and for the township of Center, and
county Of Monroe; sganst the goods. chsttels,
rights, credits, moneys and effects of w. w.
Livingstoa. non-Fesident of said county, for the
sum OF thiriy-two dollars.
Aug. I6, 1854. PETER DIEHL.
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Aaiournment 81 Oongress.

The long session OF Congress was
brought 10 q close on Monday 7th inst.,
;ahss session having been prolonged two
days beyond the time fixed upon for the
adjournment, to await the enrolment OF a
number Of important bills that had been
passed, that they might be formally sign
cd by the presiding officers Of the two
houses.
Among the important bills passed. with
in the last week of the session, were-a
lbill 10 increase the pay of the rank and
fils Of the army--a bill for carrying into
effect the reciprocity treaty recently con.
cluded between the United States and
Great Bri;ain--and bill graduating the
price OF public lands. This latter bill
provides: sA
That al Of the public lands Of the Uni
sted States which shall have been iii mar
ket for ten years or upwards. prior to the
time OF application to enter the same, un-
der the provisions OF this act, and still re-
maininR unsold, shall be subject to sale al
xhe price Of one dollar per acre; and all
OF the lands Of the United States that shall
have been in market for fifteen years OF
,spwartls, as aforesaid, and still remaining
unsold, shall be subject to sale at seventy.
6es cents per acre; and all Of the lands
Il Sths Uuited States that shall have been
q ID arket for twenty years or upwards, as
Aforesaid, and sill remaining unsold, shall
Sessubiect 10 sale at fifty cents per acre
and slI of the lands Of the United States
thst shall have been in market for twenty.
Eve wears and upwards, as aforesaid. and
Il
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DoAD NoTIcE.-No,ice is hereby given

nOAD NOTICE.-Notice is hereby given
HI that there will be Petition presented to
the Commissioners of Monroe County. Ohio, a;
their September term, 1854, praying for a county
road. commencing in the creek road, leading from
yvooi.fsold, near tiso-tvg- -sf,uto lands of
Samuel Bracy's heirs in Adams tp.; thence up the
hill the best route, passing near BENJAMIN McMa-
hons house. and with the line between the lands
of Elijah Mem ahon, John Henthorn and Joseph
Miner, thence the best and nearest route through
the farm of Elisabeth Gray. thence with the line
between Thomas Carrick's and Thomas McMa-
hons, to the ridge road leading from Woods6eld
to CIarington.
July &c, 1854. A PETITIONER
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TOHNSToNLAW ESTATE. THE
y undersigned has been appointed by the Probate
court of Monroe county, Ohio, Administratrix of
Johnston Lawrence, deceased, and received let
ters of Administration. Those having claims,
should present them Immediately, properly au-
thenticated.
CATHARINE LAWRENCE,
Aug. 16, 1854. Adm'rx.
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From the SUBSCRIBER, IN Center township, Monroe
County, Ohio, on Tuesday, August 18th 1854.
TWO MICH COWS IND ONE HEIFER
One of the cows has the outer shell OF one horn
knocked off. aud the point Of the other sawed off.
The other COW is black and white, with white
stripe along The back The heiter is dark brown
with shsrp-poinied horns Any person who will
letter to Woodsfield, stating where they may be
found will be literally rewarded.
ss7s7-.. ~. JACOB SHELL.
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WHLIAM MARsHALL'S ESTATE. NO.
Nv tice ID hereby given. that the undersigned
has been qualified by the Probate court OF Mon.
roe county. Ohio. Executor Of the estate Of VII.
liam Marshall. late Of said county, deceased. All
those having claims against said estate will present
mmediateiy. properly authenticated.
q JESSE MARSHALL.
August %, 1853. Executor.
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CLASSICAL INSTITUTE,
For Young Ladies and Gentlemen,

BARNEsvILLE, BELMONT CO., OHIO.
THE SECOND SESSION Of the above named
J. Institution will commence on the 2lst day OF
August. and continue ii weeks.
The Department of English and Classical Liter
ature will be under the direction of SAMUEL
DAVENPORT. A. NJ. and that of Mathematics and
Natural Science, of Mr.. JOHN l. THOMPSON, an
experienced Mathematician.
Tuition fees will be moderate, and every care
will be taken to afford to young ladies and gentle
men the means of acquiring a thorough Classical
and Mathematical education.
Special attention will be directed to those wish.
ing to qualify themselves for Teachers.
July %, 1854.
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ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.

I'VE" AohhS NAoS
The news from the Danube continues to
be generally favorable to the Allies. No.
thing decisive had taken place.
On the morning OF the 30th the Rus
slams. it is stated, attacked the Turkish and
French camp at Guirgevo, but were total.
ly defeated, with loss Of 1000 killed, and
large number were taken prisoners.
The Russians were retreating by forced
marches.
The evacuation Of Wallachia is com.
pleted. i-
A proclamation was issued declaring
that all soldiers who remained behind
would bc considered deserters.
The Russian troops are being concen.
irated on Sereth.
Omer Pacha was expected to arrive at
Bucharest on the 3lst, and would meet
with brilliant reception. 1t is believed
his force will be employed to dislodge the
Russians in Moldavia.
The Austrian Army under Prince Lich.
ention were ordered to advance from Pesth
TO Wallachia.
The total Austrian force on the frontiers
is $4,000, under Baron Dekers. The
frontiers have not been crossed. but prepa.
rations for hostilities are going on.
Russia makes no warlike demonstra.
tions towards the Prussian frontiers.
The cholera was increasing in violence
at Constantinople on the Sd.
Accounts from Montenegro are unsatis-
factory. Prince Daniel is assuming q
treatening attitude towards the Turks at
Aputs. ez.ss2
The Times has declared positively that
force of from 10000 to 100000 British
French and Turks will Immediately in.
wade Crimea and attempt 10 effect lod2
ment on the heights that command Sc
bastopol.
The reported defeat Of the Turks by
the Russians at Kars, is confirmed. The
Russians are besieging Kars.
The cholera had made its appearance
among the British troops OF the Baltic feet.
-aa-Lstcsund.
The latest accounts state that D'Hilliers
had an interview with the King OF. Swe-
den, and that His Majesty declared his
willingness to unite with the Western
powers. on certain conditions. a,e
D'Hilliers. with the French toops, join
ed the fleet off Alapd Island.
Since the Esd ultimo. the blockade OF
the ports in the Gulf has been more vigor-
Gus, there not being possibility of any
vessel entering or leaving port.
The Russian Emperor and h.Du-
chess had narrow escape by an En-
glsh steamer near Cronstadt.
Admiral Cory has returned home
helpless invalid. 9 -
SpAIN.-Spain is generally tranquil
Esparterro has taken the oath as Presi-
dent Of the new Council. On the Cd the
barricades at Madrid were removed at
Esparterro's request. O'Donnel is very
popular. so ztf
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TOHN HAMILTON'S ESTATE.-The sub.
y scribers have been qualified by the Probate
Court Of Monroe county, Ohio. as Executors of
John Hamilton. decd, and received letters as
such Executors. Those having claims, should
present them Immediately, properly authentica-
ted. JACOB H. HAMILTON,
HUGH HAMILTON.
August l6. 1854. Ex'rs.
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"
be held in Woodsfeld, on Thursday and
Friday. the 5ih and 9Th days of Ocio-
Der, 1854.
REGU ULATIONS.
Persons wishing to compete must become mem
to the Treasurer, which must be done before their
articles are entered on the books OF the Society.
All stock entered for competition must be &C.
companied with description of age, breed, and
where grown.
Ali articles offered for premiums must be own
ed by the persons offering them. or by members
Of their famifes-chiIdrenf over 81 years of age
ere not entitled to compets without becoming
members themselves.
No person will be allowed to serve on any
committee before which he has an article or arti.
cles for exhibition.
When there is no competition, no premiums
will be awarded unless the article presented be
deemed deserving and meritoIious.
Premiums may be awarded on any articles not
enumerated in the Premium List.
No animal can obtain premium unless il is
owned in Monroe County; and no article can re.
ceive any unless it ls the growth or manufacture
OF the county,, with the exceptions specified in
the list. ess.s
The various awarding committees ara request
ed to be present in due time. and to report them.
selves on their arrival to the Secretary.
Judges on animals will Rave regard to the sym.
metry, early maturity and size; and will make
proper allowances for age, feeding, and the gen.
eIal character and condition of the animals. They
are especially requested not to give 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, aud make
due allowances for excellencies and imperfections
in these. in giving their awards to the sire or DAM
No person. except an officer or member of the
Board, will be allowed to interfere with the
judges during their examination.
Further orders as to the exhibition will be pub
lishad In d,Is. tinne !. -
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COUNTY AupIToR.

COUNTY AUDITOR.
o. We are authorized to announce the name of
JOHN ADAMS, gass ha
as a candidate for County Auditor, subject to the
decision of the Democratic convention.
CO.. We are authorized to announce the name of
WILLIAM BROWNFIELD,
Of Malaga township, as candidate for the Office
of County Auditor.
Or We are authorized to announce the name of
WILLIAM CRAIG,
as a candidate for County Auditor, subject to the
decision of the Democratic Convention.
0c- Nh. ;. R. MORRIS Please announce the
name Of ss. yf.e
5 JACOB DAVIS.
of Switzerland township, as candidate for Coun-
~ Auditor. subject to the decision of the Demo.
cratic convention.
Mr.. MoRRIsAYou will please announce that
JOHN w. HARRIS,
OF Seneca township. will be candidate for Coun-
cratic Convention. Mr.. HARRIs is in every re-
spect well qualified. honest, faithful and accom-
moda,ne. His nomination would be highly sat-
isfaetory to his numerous friends in
,t.,,ss afais SENECA AND MALAGA.
0u- We are authorized TO announce the name Of
JOHN 8. HOLIDAY -,
as q candidate for County Auditor, subject to the
decision of the Democratic Convention.
o. We are authorized to announce the name Of
JACOB T.. MORRILL,,
a. q candidate for County Auditor, subject to the
decision Of the Democratic Convention, 4
eo-Ws are authorised to announce the name of
DANIEL WALTON,
40 . candidate for the Office of County Auditor.
subject to the decision of the Democratic Con.
vsntion. iles s-4 e
oc- We are authorized to announce the name of
sa,..ssf JEREMIAH WILLIAMS,
% candidate for County Auditur.s subject to the
decision OF the Democratic Convention. ai
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List of Premiums

ON FIELD CROPS.
Best crop of wheat not less than acres 81
I'd best do
Best crop Of corn not less than acres A.
I'd best o
Best crop of oats not less than acres 3
I'd best do so
Best crop of potatoes not less than n acre
Cd best do so
Best acre OF timothy hay, to be weighed in
October or November
I'd best 50
Best acre of tobacco, as to texture and
quality. to be weighed after handed
I'd best do
Best scre of clover seed
I'd best do
Beet acre of timothy seed
I'd best do q
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charge is one dollar, each. for publishing an.
nouncements. Their names will be arranged in
alphabetical order under appropriate headings.
CONGRESS.
COVE are authorized TO announce the name Of
80. EDWARD ARCHBOLD,
as a candidate for Representative in Congress.
subject to the decision Of the Democratic Con.
ventlon.
ss From the Belmont Chronicle.
5 Mr.. CowEN;-Piease announce the name OF
DAVID L. JENNINGS, ESQ.,,
of Belmont county, as a candidate to represent
this Congressional District; subject to the decision
Of the Wing convention. BELMONT.
0o-We are authorized to announce the name OF
a& OLIVER .KEYSER,
OF Noble county. as candidate for Represents
tixe in Congress. for the District composed of the
counties of Belmont. Guernsey Monroe and Mo-
BILE, subject 10 the decision Of the Democratic Dis.
trict Convention.
o. We are authorized to announce the name of
-.gsg JOHN SINCLAIR,
as candidate for Representative in Congress.
: UJ- we are autho-;zad tn announce the name oil
THOMAS A. WAY,
as candidate for Representative in Congress,
subject to the decision OF the Democrats Con.
veniion. as9 u
Dd- We are authorized to announce the name OF
DANIEL II. WIRE,
as candidate for Representative in Congress, sub.
ject to the decision of the Democratic convention.
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JAMES WIsE's ESTATE The undersigned
y was, on the 18th day Of July 1854. by the
Probate Court OF Monroe county Ohio, appointed
admfnistrator. with the will annexed, Of James
Wise, late of Monroe county, Ohio, deceased.
July 16. 1854 JACOB WISE.
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AWatutuS Couuttee-Sepua OuVau, nenry
Ford, Joel Yost.
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; Cd. the kind and quantity of manure, and
manner of application; Sd, the manner and time
Of preparing the ground. aud planting or sowing;
4th, the quantity Of seed used; 5th. mode of cui.
ture and time of harvesting; 9Th. the amount of
time of both man and beast employed in applying
manure. preparing the ground. planting or sow.
ing-cultivating and gathering the crop; 7th, and
nett amount of the crop, the whole of which must
be measured or weighed by the usual standards;
9Th. If practicable they must produce a sample of
the crop to the committee, and have it exhibited
at the Fair.
The premiums will be awarded with reference
to pro6tableness, well as amount of crop-hence
quality as 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 large
crops are raised In the county, but that the meth
cd Of cultivating such crops may be made public
that the farmers of the county generally, may avail
themselves of any knowledge that may be useful
to them
Competitors for premiums on Corn, and Glover
and Timothy seeds may report to the committee
at any time previous to the irst Monday in De-
cember. and on Tobacco previous to the first
w edneadav in. March l8S6
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Powder Explosion.
CINCINNATI. August IA

. OiA>SAANA'fA AAS - -
A powder magazine, at Maysville, KY,
was fired yesterday morning. and 800 kegs
of powder exploded, burying l3 houses in
the ruins. Singular to say not life was
lost, and but few persons injured. The
citizens were so much alarmed that some
minutes elapsed before any one would go
into the street, and the general impression
was that the day of judgment had come;
but when they sailed out they found the
side walks strewed with the fragments OF
demolished houses. Damage from 80 to
100000. Only one or two persons were
seriously injured. One lady died from
fright. The Mayor has offered $1,000 re-
ward for information that will lead to the
conviction Of the incendiary. The explo-
sion took place at 2 o'clock on Sunday
morning.
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q NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. instance an attach

2 " TTACHMENI...Atm my Instance an attach.
~ ment was issued on the 7th day of August,
A d. 1854, by David Forshey. Justice Of the
Peace for Franklin township, Monroe county,
Ohio. against the property and effects Of Ely
McCaffrey, non. resident debtor of said county,
returnable on the l4th of said month, for the sum
Of forty two dollars and sixty cents.
Aug. %, 1854. R. H. CAIN.
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PROBATE JUDGE.

Mr.. MoRRIs-PIease announce the name o
JAMES CUNNINGHAM,
for the suffrages Of the electors Of Monroe Coun.
ty, for the Office of Probate Judge. subject to the
Democratic convention, to be held on the Goth oi
August, next,
Or We are authorized 10 announce that
laf- JOHN w. OKEY, "a Ss
1.-THE present ineumbent.) viii be u candidate be-
fore the Democratic Convention, for Probate
Judge for the vacancy and full term.
J.. R. MoRRss Sir: Please announce that
g U.s. WILLIAM D. PATTON
is an Independent candidate for the office of Pro.
bate Judge. at the October election free and clear
Of convention, but Independent to the people.
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Announcements.

0u- Candidates will please remember that our
charge is one dollar. each. for publishing an.
nouncements. Their names will be arranged in
alphabetical order under appropriate headings.
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Best barrel of Aeur from bushels of wheat 3
I'd best Diploma.
The above articles must be manufactured in the
county, and within the year. The COMMITTEES are
requested to make lengthy report. describing the
articles upon which they award premiums, end
noticing the number Of competitors for the differ.
ent pramiums.
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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 ,Ieed not
be manufactured in the county, but they must be
owneo in the county. sae z.kf
Awarding committee. D. McWright, John.
ston Lesley, Thomas Griffith.
A p
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Premiums and Regulations,

For the Fourth annual Exhibition of the
Monroe County Agricultural Society, to
be held in Woodsfeld, on Thursday and
Friday. the 5th and 9Th days of Octo-
Der, 1854.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-02-09
Our Envoy i'm China.

Marshall, the American Envoy in China
is daily proving his unftness for the post.
A letter from Hong Kong says -
Usually American ships command
higher freights to England than English
vessels, andyou may well ask why Amer
lean ships cannot get half freight, as com
pared with British ships. The solution is
found in the acts of Col. Marshall, the
American Commissioner, and Mr.. Cum
ningham, the Consul, who have acknowl-
edged the Tartar Custom House al
Shanghae, which is established in a sam
pan on the river, while the rebels hold the
city. No other nation has acknowledged
the floating Custom House, SO that nc
flag pays any export duty but the Amerl'
can, and that is the reason why some o.
your fine clipperships are lying idle. while
many English ship are filing up at high
rates.
"After taking this damaging step fol
the Americans, Col. Marshall precipitate
ly left Shanhae, and in fact the Chinese
donations, and is now residing at the Por.
tugues town of Macao"
"The Americans here are anxiously
looking for Marshall's successor, an it is
high time he was here.''
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-02-09
The French Manifesto,

The Emperor, Napoleon, through his
Minister of Foreign Affairs, has issued an
important manifesto upon the Eastern
question, which concludes as follows:
On our part, Sir, we believe that it has
become indispensable for us to measure
ourselves the extent of the compensation
to which we are entitled by right as the
Powers interested in the existence of Tur-
key and the military positions already Ia
ken by the Russian army. We must have
a pledge which assures US of the reestab-
lishment of peace Ia the East, on condi-
tions which do not change the distribu-
ton of the respective forces of the great
States of Europe. The French and Eng
lish Governments have consequently de-
cided that their fleets should enter the
Black Sea, and combine their movements
in such manner as to prevent the terri
tory or the Ottoman flag from being ex-
posed to a new attack by the Russian
navy.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-02-09
The GiDSies Around.

A gang of those rowing, poor, misera-
bic creatures, known as Gipsies, and SO
pulled in song and vanished up in yaller
kiver romances, have established them
selves near the turnpike, about a mile and
a half below Xenia. The company con-
sists of fifteen or twenty, males and fe,
males: They live in temporary tents, and
are miserable. filthy looking SET They
are visited by throngs of people out of
curiosity. Our informant observed one
large, singular looking woman among
them, with dark, swarthy complexion,
very much resembling an Indian. She
had child in her lap about four years
old which was smoking cigar.
They make fortunetelling profession,
and the subsistence of this company is
mainly drawn from that SOURCE Cncin-
natl Eng.
A gang of the same kind were in Col
umbiana short time ago, and beside for
tune-telling, they doubled money for one or
two persons in that section. One man
got cool thousand doubled, if the papers
there tell Alright.