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Important from 1Kerico.

NEW ORLEANS, April 25. The steamer Texas has
arrived from Vera Cruz bringing dates from the city
of Mexico to the 18th inst. .....
A great battle had occurred between the forces un-
der Santa Anna and Alvarez in which the latter
defeated ....
ted in the schr Arit San Bias for landing with
out passport had been carried heavily chained to
the capitol.
Among the prisoners takent at San Bias said
to be twenty nativeb oan Americans, twelve adopted
citizens, and four Englshmen.
The victory of Santa Anna celebrated at the
Capitol with great rejoicing, and general ilumna
ton.
The published accounts of the battle and victory
very ridiculous and greatly exaggerated.
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I our IeIIOW CltIZenS,
A. RENCHER, President
of the Convention.

GENTLEMEN Having been absent from home for
the last few days, professional business your let
ter, informing me, officially of my nomination by
the Convention, which lately assembled in Raleigh,
the Democratic candidate for Governor of this
State, not received until my return last evening.
Though the position assigned me is one of which
any man might be justly proud, you are neverthe-
less gentlemen entirely correct in supposing that it
which did not seek and did not desire.
Not that at all Indifferent to such Distinction
to the advancement success of the political
principles to which devoted, but because of
the serious responsibilities should incur, if can
ddate, whether elected or nolan honest doubt Of
my fitness to discharge them, and the necessary
withdrawal of myself for time from the peace
full pursuits of private life.
Although, therefore, it would be more agreeable
to me to occupy, as heretofore, the position of
humble private in the Democratic ranks, yet, in view
of all the circumstances I dosnot feel at liberty to
decline the high position fatterngly rendered
by my political friends and Therefore yield to the
wishes Of the Convention and accept the nomination
have carefully examined the series of political
resolutions adopted by the Convention and enclosed
in your letter This is not time fit occasion to
discuss their merits. 1t will be sufficient for me now
to say that they meet with my entire approval, and
shall hereafter receive my hearty andsearnest sup
port.
1t only remains for to make to the members of
the Convention my sincere and grateful acknowledge
ments and to thank you personally for the very
kind manner in which it has pleased you to commu-
nicate to me the fact of my nomination.
Very respectfully,
Your ob't sery't,
TEOS BRAGG.
Hon. A. Rencher, President Castor Meares Esq,
John B. Jones, Esq, f, P. GLASS; Esq, S. E. Will
liams Esq, Thos. |. Fason, Esq, Joseph Allison,
Esq, Vice Presidents
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I75s,542 s9o.425 o4

sW The Standard and Post, Raleigh the News,
Asheville the Banner, Salisbury the Democrat,
Chorlotte; the Spectator, Millions the Patriot,
Greensborough; the Republican, Halifax; the Car
Pioneer, Elizabeth City; the Republican, Colds
borough; the News, Newberh will give the forego.
ing two insertions and forward accounts
May 8, 1854. 1o2o-2tw
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A letter from Huntsville, Alabama dated 10Th in
slant, says: I'VE have had two or three killing
frosts this week, and the cotton crops are much
damaged, with little or no seed to plant a second
time. Should the frost in the South generally have
been anything like great as here it will be most
fatal"
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RALEIGH, April 21st, 1854.


To THOMAS BRAGG, ESQ =
Sir: AT a Convention of the Democratic Repub-
lcan party of North Carolina, which assembled in
the City Of Raleigh, the 10Th instant, you were
unanimously nominated as their candidate for the
high Office of Governor of the State and we
delegated by the Convention to apprise you of the
fact and earnestly to request your acceptance of the
nomination.
We herewith submit for your consideration plat
form of principles adopted by the Convention, and
trust they viii receive your appreciation and sup
port
While we are aware of the heavy responsibility
which Tire Office of Governor imposes, but express
the prevailing sentiment of the Convention when we
declare that, although unsought and undesired by
you, your tried patriotism and well known devotion
to Democratic principles, will not allow you to de-
cline the high and honorable duty thus imposed by
the hearty and unanimous voice of your political
friends.
With our personal congratulations upon this ex-
preston of exalted confidence on the part of the
Convention and with our best wishes for your hap
pness and success, we have the honor to be, with
great respect,
Your fellow citizens,
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RALEIGH. WEDNESDAY,. MAY 8, 1854,
FOR GOVERNoR S
tn 0 NJ As BRAGE
MR.. BRACES ACCEPTANCE.
OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.

We give below Mr., Bragg's letter to the Commit
tee accepting the nomination for Governor. The oc-
casion did not require long letter orany thing like
discussion of the topics of the day; and Mr.. Bragg
it will be observed after referring in modest terms
to the fact that he had not sought or desired the
nomination. and to the high honor conferred upon
him, accepts it, rendered it unanimously and
under such fattering circumstances the same
time approving most cordially the Resolutions adop-
ted by the Convention.
Mr.. Bragg will doubtless enter the campaign dur
ing the ensuing week. and will bring to it all his in
in him most able exponent and champion, and the
people man sincerely devoted to their interests and
rights. 4
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ExPEcrEp VEToEs The Washington Correspon-
that the President is pref airing give us brace of
vetoes, the land distribution bills. The question
was settled by the baltimore Convention which nom
mated Gen. Pierce. The INDECENT Insane bill and
Mr. BENEFITS land bill, are both under the prohibit
ton If the eth resolution Of the Baltimore plats
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REPoRTRD TIE "SoRTH-cARoLISA sTAxDAhp'
BE A. ID. M'PHEETERS 4 Co..
Wholesale Grocers, Eorseardig d. Communications Merchant
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SheriH'S sale.

DY virtue of writ of AL. FL Fa. execution,
I'D issued from the Court of Common Pleas,
in and for the county of Jackson, and State Of
OH ., ana to me directed, will xpose TO pub
lie sale, at the door of the Court House, in said
comfy, on the
18th day of January, A. D., 1858,
Between the hours of 10 o'clock, A. NJ. and
O'Clock P. M. of said day. the following real es-
tate. 81 uated in said county, and described as
follows, to wit The equal undivided half OF
the north part of the west half of the north
west quarter Of section no. one, to wnship no..
6, range Is, containing 60 dcrs. Appraised at
$4,000, Also the equal undivided half of tn e
south west quarter of the south west quarter f
section 36, township no. 7, range lS, contain
ing 40 acres more or less. Appraised at S22O,O
Leviep upon as the property of Martin Owens,
at the suit of The Logan Branch of the State
Bank of Ohio. at Logan, against Martin OW ems
and others.
VINTON POWERS, shFJ.C
Dec. 18th, '54 3S-tds
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PUBLIC SCHOOL MEETING,

Pursuant TO public notice large anC
respectable portion Of the citizens of the
Town OF Jackson met at the Court House
on the evening Of the 9th inst, TO consult
and advise about the propriety of taking
some preliminary steps looking towards
The future erection OF a Public School
House in said Town.
On motion of George NJ. Adams Esq,
the meeting was called to order, and John
J. Hoffman Esq. appointed chairman.
The meeting was severally addressed
by MeSsrs. r. c. Hoffman, J. II. C. Mil.
Ter, J. W. Longbon, Ii. II Fullerton and
Levi DUNCAN. and on motion OF r. G..
Hoffman Esq, committee ol five was
appointed TO prepare, digest and report
10 an a burned meeting to be held on the
last Saturday in January next at the
Court House in Jackson, one or more
plans for Public School House of sue h
kind and order as shall be deemed suit.
able and sufficient for said town, togeth
er with the probable cost of such house.
The meeting then appointed Messrs. Da.
vidAROdclifie, J. W. Longbon, O.. Mil.
ler Ebenezsr Edwards and R. c Hoffman
as said committee.
On motion the meeting adjourned 10
meet again on the last Saturday in Jan
uary, next.
]. J. HOFFMAN,
Chairman.
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greatest and the most noble trust ever
committed 10 the hands of men, imposing
upon all. and especially such as the
public will may have invested, for the
time being, with political functions, The
most sacred obligations. We have to
maintain inviolate the great doctrine or
the inherent right Of popular self.govern'
ment, to reconcile the largest liberty Of
Of the individual citizen, with complete
security of the laws Of the land, to unite
in enforcing their execution, and to Irown
Indignantly on all combinations to resist
them; TO harmonize sincere and ardent
devotion to the institutions Of religious
faith with the most universal religious tol-
Grafton; to preserve the rights OF all by
causing each TO respect those oI the other;
to carry toward every social improve
ment to the uttermost limit Of human per-
fectibility, by the free action of mind
upon mind, not by the obtruSive inierven.
ton of misappled force; TO uphold the in
tegrity and guard the limitations OF our
organic law; to preserve sacred from all
touch of usurpation, as the very PaIladl.
um of our political salvation. the reserved
powers of the several States, and of the
people; TO cherish. with loyal fealty and
devoted affection, this Union, as the only
sure foundation on which the hopes oI
civil liberty rests; to administer govern,
ment with vigilant integrity and rigid
economy; TO cultivate peace and friend
ship with foreign nations, and TO demand
and exact equal justice from all, but lo
do wrong to none; 10 eschew informed
ding with the national policy and the do
mestic repose of other governments, and
10 repel it from our own; never TO SHRINK
from war when the rights and the honor
Of the country call us to arms, but to GU
tivate. in preference, the arts OF peace
seek engagements ofthe rights of neutral
ilv, and elevate and liberalize the inter
course of nations; and by such just anc
honorable means, and such only, Wills
exalling the condition of the Republic, tt
assure TO it the Legitimate influence anC
the benign authority of a great example
amongst all the powers Of Chrisendom.
Under the solemnity of these convic
tions. the blessing of Almighty God il
earnestly invoked TO attend upon you
deliberations, and upon all the counseI'
and acts OF the government, to the enc
that, with common zeal and common ef
forts. we may, in humble submission tt
the Divine will, cooperate for the promo
ton Of the supreme good of these United
States. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4th, 1854.
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James Martin, Admir-. of I
John Martin, decd. In Jackson count,
VS.. Probate Court.

James Martin, Admir-. of
John Martin, decd. In Jackson county
VS.. Probate Court.
John Martin, ct. ais.
.nN Monday, the 18th day of December, A.
~ D. 1854, at o'clock P. NJ. at the door Of
the Court House, in the town and county Of
Jackson, and State Of Ohio, will be sold TO the
highest bidder, the following real estate, as the
property of John Martin, deceased, situate In
the county of Jackson, and State of Ohio, to-
witt The east half of south east quarter OF
section number l6, township number 6, and
range number 10, and the north east quarter Of
the north east quarter of section No. 81, same
township and range,-also, ten acres off of tho
south end of the east half of the north east quar-
ter of section No. l6, same township and range.
all of which has been { off and assigned TO
Martha Martin, rs and for her dover ntere,t in
the real estate of said John Martin decd & sub.
ject to which the same must be sold. Appraised
at $l250,H0.
Terms of sale, one third cash in hand, one
third in one year and the residue in two years,
with interest on the deferred payments, from
day of sale, and deed to be made on full pay
ment of purchase money.
JAMES MARTIN, Admir-. of
JOHN MARTIN, decd,
Nov l6, '54 34-tds
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virginia Democratic Convention.
RICHMOND, Va. December 3.

RICHMOND, Va. December 3.
AIler a stormy session of three days,
Wise was nominated for Governor A
motion was made 10 make the nomination
unanimous--many noes, but the chair.
man declared the nomination oyerwhel-
mngly carried.
The entire session was very stormy.
Resolutions were passed approving
Pierce's Administration. md declaring
he had faithfully adhered TO the Consitu.
ton.
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Information Wanted,

KTHEREAS, Johnson Murphy,
w married my daughter, and that strong
ly suspect that he was run from the State o
nsylvania, for committing forgery, think
in Washington or some of the adjoining coun
ties, two or more years ago Any person or any
authorities, Of that county, or neighborhood
knowing Of the circumstances, will confer a
great favor upon an afflicted Father, by send
ing said information to me, or to the Editors Of
the jackson Standard" in Jackson County
Ohio, SO that may bring said Murphy, 10 jus
tice. ARTHUR MEICALF.
December IA, 1854. 36-lm
[0T "WashingtOn Reporter" Washington
County, Pennsylvania, will please insert this
advertisement for one month, and send bill re
Ceipted to this Office
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FRAME HoUS Sc,

Good stablng and other out buildings; well Ofer-
cccnt water, with good bearing orchard, Of forty
or fifty ApplCtrces also, good number Of Peach
Trees and other fruit, with good Post and RAID
Fences, all in complete order.
Also, out Lot No. ], containing four acres, nd
joining the above 40 acres, all well improved, With
good water and other advantages.
Also, two in Lots in the town Of Jackson. Al
so, one 33 acre lot in Scioto Township and well
timbered, about miles from the "Salt Lick Fur
nace" and about one mile and a half from the
Cincinnati Railroad. Also, one small Frame
House, in the town Of Jackson, opposite the Court
House. Main Street. which is calculated for o
shop Or a small store.
The above property is all in good order, and is
well worth the examination of purchasers, and
the attention of those wishing to possess good lo-
cations. For particulars and terms, apply to the
subscriber in the town of Jackson.
VIM. TRAGO, sen.
Jackson. Nov 90, "a 25-tf
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sS-----
CINCINNATI MARKET.
ClNcINNvTI, Dec. II

Flour is dull at 81, 5007,75. In Hogs
the market is dull, but not QuoIabIe low.
er. Sales 5000 head at S. 50G04 60. and
small sales OF extra heavy at $4 90O5.
Green Hams &c. do Shoulders 3l4.-
Lard 84c. Coffee, | 3c.
No change in money matters. Eas'
tern Exchange ranges from par to lc
premium.
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NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW I DIRK, Dec. 3.
Money &c; Stocks are steady. Money is unchOn
gcd Reading 81; Illinois Central 62; New YOrl
Central 81 Erie 3534.
Flour; sales of Southern at $S,5O@93l.
Grain; Wheat is firm. Sales of GenesCc at So
@2,40; white Michigan at $2l5@2,2O, Corn
unsettled Western mixed at 92@y3c.
Provisions; Pork lower, Mess at $3.50; Prime a
$l2,37Ml2,50.
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How killing is going on at Attica (Ind)
where Messrs. Mcdonald, Spears u Co,
are paying from 25035 cent, nett for
hogs. The Lafayette American OF the
eth inst, says: II. I. Sample q Co.,
commence slaughternga and packing hogs
this day. The opening price for mer.
chantable hogs, weighing 200 lbs. and
UPWARDS is $3.50.
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We exclude our usual variety this week, for the
purpose Of laying before our readers President
Piercc's Message. OF its worth we have nOught to
say but are willing that our readers shall read an
judge for themselves.
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l-Wc have learned that COnneBville money
is now worth sixty cents on the dollar, in the bank
ing houses of this place. All foreign bank paper is
gradually gaining its original stnndngand soon will
pass current with the business men.
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READ THIS NOTICE.

DERSONS living within the incorporated
IL limits of the town of Jack son, who have
neglected to work the road or pay the same, will
find their accounts at the Mayors Office, where
they can call and settle, and thereby save costs.
Dec. I, "a 37-lw
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House burned.

We learn that the dwelling house and contents, be-
longing to Mr. Daniel Patterson, in Bloomfield tp.,
in this county, was destroyed by fire on Sunday last
The family were absent at the time, and there can
be no definite conclusion rs to how it took place.
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Those Of our advertisers who may not find their
advertisements in to.days paper will please over
look the matter this time.
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us. II. PARvIN, No. 68, 4th ST., Cincinnati,
is our authorized Agent to procure advertisements
and subscriptions.
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ThurSday,-----DeC. IA, 1854.

i'm tended for inse rtiOn
In the sSTANDARD,'' must positively
be handed i'm previous to O'Clock
II. W., on Tuesdays.
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The North Star arrived at New York on the 9th
bringing $l,3S4OOO in specie.
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SOME FOLKS THINK THAT
DAVID l,BAGA

HAS blown up, and quit the business, be-
L. Il cause they don't see any more large ad-
vertisemens, but let me tell you that it is all a
mistake business carried on more extensive
ly than ever, since brought on my
FALL & WINTER STOCK OF GOODS,
Which are now selling with unparalleled cheap
ness, having had the advantage of being in the
eastern market, and the large stocks in Phila-
delphia, to select from during the heavy press
ure of money matters, last which profits ms to
say that can sell cheap. l invite the people
of Jackson, vicinity and surrounding country,
to come and examine my stock, es 'ecialy those
who want to buy (for cash,) and will venture
that you will get some Of the best bargains Ou
aver got in your lives.
SMALL PROFITS FOR CASH.
The regular market price will be given for
produce, in exchange for goods.
P. S. am not making any new accounts,
Il sell goods on time.) but rather have desire
to have the cid ones settled as soon my friends
can make 1t convenient. d LEACH
Dec. Ia, '54 35-tl
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WiIkeSyiIIe Gift Society.

TNIIE gifts belonging to this Society, will be
Il distributed on SATURDAY, the 18th day
of December, 1854, in Wilkesville. Come in
ticket holders, and all that wish tickets and get
your prizes J. A. BOWDLE g. Co.
Dec. 7, "a 37-lw
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Attachment Notice.
Simeon Woodrow.
VS.. ) Civil Action,

VS.. , civil Action.
Edward Hampton,
FDWARD HAMPTON, is hereby notified
II that at my instance on the 9th day of No.
vember, A. D., 1854, writ of Attachment was
sued out before j. A. Sell, Justice Of the Pc ace
within and for Washington Township, jackson
Moneys and effects of the said defendant, for
the sum of $l4,O0, and said cause has been
continued by said Justice until the 9th day Of
January, A. d. 1855, at 10 o'clock, p. NJ, of
said day. SIMEON WOODROW,
II. S. BUNDY, his Atty.
Dec. I, "a. 37-3w
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JACKSON MARBLE WORKS,
Monument and Grave Stone,
Mandatory.

Mandatory. ....
NHE Subscribers would respectfully inform
4 the citizens Of Jackson and county, that
they have purchased the entire interest Of
Messrs. Bowdle & Roberts, in the Jackson
Marble Works, and being practical workmen,
leel assured that they can give that satisfaction
to all who may favor them with their patronage.
They i'll continue at the old stan |, two doors
above Bum Walterhouse & Bunn's Store, on
Main Street. ..... -
Monuments, ObeIis and Grave
StOneS,. in superior style and at very low
prices.
Those wishing to pay the last tribute oflove
and respect to departed relatives and friends, are
requested to call and see specimens Of their
work. ..... ....,
They also finish TO order Door and Window
Caps and Sills. JEFFRIES & LIMLIE.
Jackson, Dec. I. '54, 37~tf .r 'A"'r r..a
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ThrCShing MachineS!!!

MANY of the vanous kinds of Wheels, for
lVI Threshing Machines can be had AT
Jackson, sept %, '54 27-tf J. R. DAYS.
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Valuable Property for Sale.

TNHE Subscriber offers for sale, the following
described valuable property s-One 40 acre
"a tract all improved, adjoining the COR
EGaN1MA poration, of the town Of Jackson, on ths
Iii Se Portsmouth Road. This is the most
LII sEs8 desirable property in the county, pos
sessing all the advantages that is wished for. A
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BANK NOTICE.
INDIANA State Stock Banks, Kentucky
4 Trust Co., Newport and Circleville Bank
Notes, bought at the Exchange Bank.
lSHAM IE DYER.
Jac kson, Dec. Z, "a 37-tf
Attachment Notice.

AUlsdCIH1CHG NOIICG.
George D. Young, ]
us. Civil Action.
Jacob Depue.
ACOB Depue is hereby notified that, at my
~ instance, on the 9th day of November A.
ID. 1884, writ of Attachment was sued out
before David Savage, Justice of the Pc ace,
within and for Milton Township, Jack so n
county, Ohio,against the goods, chattles stoc ks,
or interests in stocks, rights, credits, moneys
and effects, of the said defendant, to satisfy nv
claim against the said defendant, amounting to
twenty-six dollars and thirty-six cents
-..-. GEORGE D. YOUNG.
Nov 80, 81. 36-3w
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THE flHtilz AHiIDAR5lDli.

PRINTED AND PUBLISHED ny
T. n. MATHEWS, & J. MIC. LAIRD,
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