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locomotive itself, position in which he
was willing to risk his own life, but for
the wealth of worlds he could not have
been induced to endanger the lives of those
committed to his charge.
The masonry of this bridge was the
work of Saler, Schulenburg Il Co., and
is of the most substantial kind. 1t has
stood every test yet applied to it, without
damage in any shape whatever. The
wooden superstructure-trest work
was put up by Stoone, Boomer Il Co.,
men of great experience in bridge build
ing in the West, and whose reputation
ought to protect them from any imputa-
ton of design to turn over to the Com
pany an imperfect or unfinished piece of
work We shall be slow to believe that
they have done SO, except upon the plain
est testimony.
The Republican gives the following
horrid picture of the scene of disaster:
We observed one car, lying at right
angle with the bridge, the bottom nearly
forced out, and in the space thus made
several dead bodies were observed by
those on the out side. Another had
been crushed by the ponderous wheels
of one in the rear-but whether imme-
diately behind it, it is impossible to say
and in this heavy loss of life occur
red The ceiling by the overriding car
was crushed for half its length to the floor,
and when the top was removed we coun-
ted FIVE dead bodies, one with wheel res
ting fully on the breast.
AS soon az the crash was over, mo-
ment of painful silence ensued, and then
issued from the wreck around us, the
groans of the wounded, the supplications
of the imprisoned, the screams of the
agonzed, while here and there might be
observed the upturned face of the dead,
mangled and clotted with blood, or the
half buried forms of others whose spirits
had passed away forever. TO add to the
horror of the scene, Il storm of lightning,
thunder and rain arose of the severest des-
cription. The lightning appeared to be
of blood-red, and the peals of thunder,
quick as the fash resounded on the hills
and though the valleys of the dreary for
est with terrific grandeur.
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Notice in Partition.

MARY Ann CRONlN, and Michael her hus-
Nl band, Phebe Sullivan, Elizabeth Sullivan
and John Sullivan, minors, will take notice that
petition was filed against them in the Court
of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Ohio by
William Sullivan, on the 18th day of Septem-
ber 1855, and is now pending, wherein the said
William Sullivan, demands partition of the fol-
lowing described real estate, to wit: The south
east quarter of the south east quarter, of Sec
ton three, of township Eve, of range six, con-
tanning forty acres of land, situated in Monroe
County, Ohio: that Mt the next term of said
Court, application will be made by the said
petitioner for an order that partition be made
of said premises. JOHN SINCLAIR,
Sept 49, 1853. Attorney for Petitioner.
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Legal Advertisements.
Sherif'S Sale.

DY virtue of an order of sale in Partition, is
ID sued from the court of Common Pleas OF
Monroe county, Ohio and to me directed, will
offer for sale, at public outcry, at the door of
the court house, in the town of Woodsfeld in
said county, on
Friday, the 50h day Of November, 1855,
between the hours of 10 o'clock, a. m, and 4
o'clock, p. m, of said day, the following real
estate lying and being in said county, to wit:
The north east quarter of the north west
quarter of section three, of township seven, of
range seven, containing forty acres. Subject
to the widows dover.
Ordered to be sold in the case of Frederick
Rines against Salina Rines and others.
WILLIAM READ,
Oct. 81. So 25 Sheriff of said Co.
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LATESTs FROM CALIFORNIA.
Arrival of the Star of the West.
New York, Nov. {

=. - New York, Nov 5
The steamship Star of the West, from
SsHu uuaH reached her wharf an Saturday
evening. She brings 800 passengers. 1912,
650in gold, and dates from San Francis
cQup to the 5th ult., before received by
the George Law.
Col. Walker having been reinforced, by
a small party of Californians, on the 18th
ults,remharked at Virgin Bay on board
the steamer Virgin, and before daylight
the next morning landed within four miles
Of Grs1ads. Alter rapid advance the
little army reached the city and manned
the Plaza without epcountering any SER
ions resistance where sharp contest
epsued, which resulted in q loss of the
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A Cheap Farm.

DY virtue of order Of the Probate Court of
IL Monroe County, Ohio, the subscriber, as
administrator of Christian Reakseckcr Jr., de
ceased will, on
Friday, the 30th day Of Noren,bcr, 1855,
at l o'clock p. M, upon the premises, situated
in Ohio township, in said county, offer for sale
at public outcry, the following lands and tene-
ments, to wit The east half of the north east
quarter of section IL, township 2, range 4, con-
tanning SO acres, more or less. Said farm is
within 3 miles of Sardis and miles of Bares-
vile, has OVER FIFTY ACRES CLEARED, is
well watered and has GOOD ORCHARD, and
tolerably good buildings. Not to be sold for
less than S425. Terms of sale: One-third in
hand, one-thrd in six months, and the residue
in one year, with interest.
The above sale is subject to dover of Eliza
beth Pesgs.
THADDEUs REAKSECKER, Admir-.
Oct. 81 1855. IS
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HORNE & co.
CLARINGToN AND WOoDSFIELD
HAoK

HNIIE undersigned is now running q Hack reg
l. ularly between the above. places, for the A.
commodation of passengers, leaving Darlington
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at the
arrival of the morning boat; and returning.
leaves Woodsfeld every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday, at Z o'clock A. NJ.
The public may rest assured that any pack
ages entrusted to his care will be promptly de-
livered. Persons wishing to go either way viii
inquire at T. Davis Hotel, Woodsfeld, or as
VIM. Rutter's Hotel, Clarington.
Aug %, '55. w. R. BURTON, Proprietor.
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Administrator's Notice.

AMES S. CONLEY hereby gives notice, that
y on the 3lst day of October, 1855, the Pro-
bate Court of Monroe county, Ohio, appointed
him Administrator of Isaac Conley, deceased,
in the place of William Conley, resigned.
Nov. Z 1855. JAMES S. CONLEY.
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NJ e. DICIN ES.

Turpentine, Sweet and Castor Oils, McLane's
Liver Pills and Vermifuge, Sellers and Frey's
Vcrmifuge, Godfrey's and Jacobs Cordials, DR..
c. McCoy's Vegetable anti-Billious Pills, and
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Administrators Sale,


DY virtue of order from the Probate Court
ID of Monroe county, Ohio, on
Saturday, the 17M dag Of November nert,
at the front door of the Court House i'll said
county, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the undersigned
as Administrator of Samuel Mcconnell, decd,
will sell, at public auction, the following real
estate to wit The south west quarter of the
north west quarter of section 10, township 2
and range 4, lying in Monroe county, Ohio.
Terms of sale-One- third in hand, one third
in six months. and one-thrd in one year, with
interest on the deferred payments, and secured
to the satisfaction of the undersigned.
JNO. B. NOI.L,
Oct. "a, '55. Admir- san'l Mcconnell decd.
4 TTACIIMENT.-At my instance writ of
n attachment was on the Sth day of October
1855, issued by Samuel w. Noll, q Justice of
the Peace in and for Ohio township, Monroe
county, Ohio, against the goods, chattels, stock,
interest in stocks, rights, credits, moneys and
effects of Joshua Burge, nonresident of said
State, for the sum of eight dollars and seven
cents, and costs of suit, and will be for hearing
on the Oath day of November, S55, at o'clock
P. NJ. JOHN w. LITMAN.
October 81, 1855.
4 TTACIIMENT.-At my instance an attach
II ment was on the 9th day of October, s55,
issued by Matthew Scott, a justice of the Peace
of Bethel township, Monroe county Ohio, against
the goods. chattels, rights credits, moneys, and
effects of Zachary Barnes, an absconding debt
or. John W. Barnett.
Oct d 1S55-n;d
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BOOKS, mEDI0INEs, sc. &C.,

Among which may be found the following !:
McGufey's 1st, 2J, Sd, 4th, and 5th Readers,
and Eclectic Spelling Book Webster's Die
tionary's, Pinnco's Grammar's, Mitchell's
Geograph's and Atlas, Rays Arithmetic's 1st,
I'd, and Sd part; Primmers, Writing Wrap
ping, Window-blind and Wall Papers, Blank
Memorandum and Pass Books, Envelopes,
Ink. Inkstands, Penholders, Pens Slate and
Lead Pencils -- fit-r- -5
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SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS.

SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that Settlement
IN Accounts have been filed in the Probate
Court of Monroe county. Ohio, as follows:
Daniel Clark, admir- of John Krops final;
Daniel Clark, admir- of Samuel Buskrk final
Lewis Walter, admir- of Henry Bach, final
Eliza Whitney and John Hensel, adm'rs of
John Whitney, final;
David Steel, guardian of Cloyd Johnston's
heirs, final;
Jepthah Duvaull, guardian of Isaac Wilson's
heirs, final;
Rowland Bevan, admir- of John Bevan, partial;
Christian Bruney, admir- of John F. Frick
Samuel H. Rownd, ex'r of Arthur Porter,
partial;
Frederick Kehler, admir- of Frederick Huber
final;
Citizen Beall, admir- of Moses Winland final.
Said Accounts will be examined by the under
signed, in the above order, commencing Thurs
day, October Is, 1855, and continuing from day
to day until all are examined. In the mean
time said Accounts are subject to the inspec-
ton of all persons interested.
JOHN w. OKEY,
Sept. 26, 1855. Probate Judge.
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EXecut0E's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN was, on the sth day of October, 1855, ap-
pointed by the Probate Court of Monroe coun-
ty, Executor of the Estate of Frederick Fogel,
late of said county, deceased, and has given
bond and received letters as such.
Oct. 4, 1855. JOHN P. FOGEL.
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John u, Reuser,s Estate.

IN the 4th day of October, 1855, the Probate,
" Court of Monroe county, Ohio, declared the
estate of John U. Reuser, deceased, to be prob
ably insolvent. Creditors are therefore re-
quired to present their claims against THE cas
tate to the undersigned, for allowance, within
six months from the date above mentioned, ,,or
they will not be entitled to payment.
JOHN MUHLEMANN,.
Nov. I, 1855. Admir- of said decedcnt
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look HERE!

FT'HE undersigned has opened an establish
i ment for the accommodation of the public,
in CLARINGTON, (SUNFISH,) in the house
formerly occupied by J. R. SMITH for a cloth
ing store, on Main Street, a general assort-
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Barnesville Classical Institute.

yTNHE Winter Session of the above named In
stituton Will commence on Monday the Sd
day of December, and cont nues IA weeks. 1t
is desirable, that students be present at or near
the beginning of the Session .r
THOMPSON & DAVENPORT.
Nor II 1SS5
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A TTACHMENT.--At our instance an attach
~ ment was, on the 18th day of October,
1855, issued by Jacob T. Morrill,, Justice of
the Feace, in and for the township of Salem.
Monroe county, Ohio, against the spods, chat.
tells, moneys, rights, credits and effects OF VII
liam Cree, an nonresident of this county, i6r
the sum of eighteen dollars and eighty-six
cents. J.& A. SINCLAIR.
Nov.i7, ls5a.Ae -l..o4 e,,--..--issssr.' = Z
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Sunfish Retail Market,

For the aOeek ending Nov. 10, 1855.
Corrected aceekly for the Spirit Of Democracy.
Apples, (green) per bushel. so 20a rs
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Great Bargains!
SELLING OFF AT COST.

THE undersigned, desiring to close
their business, offer their
ENTIRE STOCK. OF GOODS
at cost, for Cash or Produce. Every one
desiring
FIRST RATE BARGA AIMS
must call soon, as their goods will sell off
rapidly at the prices at which they are
now offered.
n. KOEHLER & co.
N. B.-AIl persons knowing themselves in
debted to the above firm, either by note or
book account, will please call and settle imIne-
diately, as the business must be closed up soon.
WooDsFIELp, Oct. q, 1855.
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Dissolution,

T'EE PARTNERSHIP existing between
i James Wilson and the undersigned, in the
Butchering Business, is this day dissolved.
Sept. 19, '55. G, w. ctKRoTHKRs.
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& KEEN RETORT.

Some time ago. Lewis Tappan, the well-known aboli-
tonis had the to address letter to Gen John
H. Cooke of Virginia, urging him and his sou-n-law to
cmancipate one thousand slaves whom Tappan alleges
these gentlemen hold in bondage This letter was pub
ished in the New York Tribune and copied into many
other papers. To this impudent letter Mr.. Philip st
George Cooke replies in The Wing Of Monday His reply
is brief but it is crlshcr After quoting Tappans let
ter, he says; Z
'sNow sir, as it Is we'll understoodat least in the COM
niunity in which lvebas the person alluded to by
you under the designah of the soninatO of General
Cooke shall take hbey of expressing to you, through
channel equally public the contempt feel for the pbar
saica cantin and ungentemany tone and tenor OF your
whole letter. and of saying, sir further to YOU that when
YOU together with your whole fraternity OF aboonst
shall have clothed housed fed and otherwise cared for and
improved zone ousand Of the wreched free negroes IN
own midst or shall have done the thing for oae ho
sand Of the white slaves and paupers among the tens Of
thousands of such who allowed experience every win
ter in your great all the meries of utter physical
and moral esuten when you shal have placed your
% osan free negroes white paupers in circumstances
of as much physical comfort social and moral improvement
as are now enjoyed by Cookies slaves and
sir will have given the world better proof Of your own
conssency than you hope to do, although you
should spend long life Of impernent and cantng informed
ding with the affairs of southern gentlemen
az remain, sir, with due respect,
H 86s PHILIP ST. GEO. COOKE"