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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1855-05-10
Pic Mic Party,

"Thou lowest the merry SUMNER months of beau
ty, songs, and flowers
Thou lowest the gludsOmc months that bring thcl
leafness to howcrs
Up up, thy heart, and walk abroad ding cark ano
cnro aside,
Seek silent hills, or rest thysclf where peaceful
waters glide,
Or, underneath the shadow vast Of ratriarcha
tr0o,
Scan through its leaves tho cloudless sky in rant
tranquility"
On Tuesday last, quite number of tie
lads and lasses, of our town, hied away 10
to the woods, in quest Of an hours past.
time from care and toll, and there to spread
their board upon the green sward, and feast
amid the wild flowers, and to make mer-
ry and join in the chorus of the summer
birds song, Although We were not o le of
the party, We learn that everything was
just as it should be, barring the coolncss
Of the day
"Welcomc, all hail to thOo
Welcome, young spring!
Thy mn-rNy is bright
On the buttcrfy's wing.
Beauty shines forth
In blossOm-robd trees;
Perfumes float by
On the soft southern breeze.
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Sale of Valuable Real Estate.
THE subscriber will offer at public sale on


MONDAY THE 2lst, DAY OF MAY,
The following Real Estate, situate in the Town
of Jackson, to wit: In lot Dumber one hundred
and seventeen and fronting the Puplic Square,
thlrty.two feet front and running back one hum
dfed and Scventy-two feet. On which is a two.
story Brick House (nndnished) containing eight
rooms, four below and four above or may be
finished Otherwise. to suit purchaser. Attached
Oh the same lvt is Frame House with two
rooms, which may be used for a kitchen or dwell.
ling. Also In lot No, 10, fronting Main street, =,
ON which is Frame House 50 feet long lS feet
in width. three good rooms well tnishcd-tho
room fronting the street designed for Store
room There is also good Frame Stable on
said lot The lot contains one third of an acre,
and is wei fenced in. TermeS Of Sale made
known Oh day of Sale.
JOSIAH LONG.
Jackson NAV 2 '55 G-tI.
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Court House Fence,

We think it high time that some repairs
had better be made to the Court House
renee and also to gates OF the same. II
Is not much credit to the county to have
them look as they do now; they should be
fixed up strong and white washed or
painted, so as TO give some appearance Of
neatneSs, instead of the now mud colo,
that it flourishes.
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New York Market,

New YORK May 9th.
Flour has advanced 12ac, with sales
OF 1000 bbls good Oaio at $40, 0,18Ol0,87
Southern also advanced l2!c sales at
l0,75Oll,31.
Wheat firm; white Michigan 9 60.
Corn firm with an upward tendency.
Pork is lrille higher. Cd Mess
sold at l6 50G0l6 GO.
Beef unchanged,
Lard firm.
Ohio Whiskey 39!c.
Stocks opened abundant but closed
heavy.
Money plenty.
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DISTINGUISHED PHYSICIANS, we'll
known Merchants, respectable Apothecalics, and
hundreds OF others, bare testimony to the good
effects of STABLER'S ANODYNE CHERRY
EXPECT0RANT in Coughs, Colds, and diseas.
cs of the Lungs and Throat generally. There
is no emplricism in its preparation Articles
which are well known aud highly appreciated
by the entire medical faculty. alone enter into its
composition. The DIARRHGA CORDIAL il
also prepared with the same scientific skill and
care. Its beneficial effects in diseases Of the
bowels have been remarkable. Over 500 phy.
sicians, who have been made acquainted with tho
recipes OF these popular remedies, have been
pleased with thenl and only spoken of them in
termes Of unqualified praise. If you have
congh, or any disease Of the Lungs or Throat,
give the Expectorant trial Or If you your
friends need the aid Of the DarrhGa Cordial,
make use Of it with confidence, and mark the
result. Sec descriptive pamphlets, to be had
gratis of the agents, Price Of each, only so
cents per bottle, or six bottles for 81 so.
b. II. SFABLER & D., PRoPRIEToRs,
WHOLESALE DRUGGIsTs, BALTIMORE.
JAMEa H. c. MILLER, Agent for Jackson Co.,
WHOLESALE AGENTS.
JOHN ID. PARK, Cincinnati X. L. SELLERS,
Pitsburg, ]. II. PATTERSON Il Co. Whecline,
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A New Map.

By an advertisement in another column
our citizens will notice that Mr.. G. j
Smith has New Map, for the sale oI
which, he has the exclusive agency fol
Jackson and Gallia Counties. This is onC
of the best, most explanatory and larges
Maps of the United States and Territories
that has ever been published, including
the new territories of Kansas, Nebraska
and Washington, also map Of the world
and giving the correct distances to every
point, both by land and water; with the
population of each State and Territory
This valuable article should be in the Of
fee, Shop and home, of every man in Jack
son and Gallia counties. This work is
considered, by every one that has examin-
cd it, to be the best ever issued, containing
great deal more and much more correct,
highly and splendidly painted and ilumn-
ated' Those that wish a good map, and
one that will be ornamontaland useful, had
better secure one from Mr.. s., who is stop
ping at the lsham House, in this place for
a few days, He intends visiting every
township, town and Furnace, in this and
Gallia, when all will have an opportunity
to procure this valuable Map. Price Sc
and $3.50.
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A Day SpGLL.--The Chickasaw Intel
hgencer' printed at Fort Washtenaw, in
the Chickasaw Nation, of April 7th
says;
TnE WEArnER ON last Sunday pipht
We were favored with a heavy shower Of
rain. the first that has fallen in this vi
cinity since the lith of Jane last The
prospects for good crops the coming sea,
500. arernow very flNlteHng.
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APPEARANCES Upon tho subject of
dress and appearances the N. Y. Times
thus remarks.
{" A coat that has the marks ofuse up
on it is n recommendation to people of
sense, and hat with too smooth a nan
and too high lusre is a derogatory cir.
cumsLance. The best coats in Broadway
are on the backs penniless fops, broken
down merchants, clerks on piliful sala
rics, and men that don't pay up. The
heaviest gold chains dangle from the
iobs of gamblers and gentlemen of very
limited means; costly ornaments on la
dies indicate to eyes that are well open,
the fact ola silly lover or husband cramp
ed for funds. And when pretty woman
goes by in a suit of plain and neat appa
rel ii is the presumption that she has
fair expectations and a husband who can
show balance in his favor For wo-
men are like books-too much gliding
makes men suspicious that the binding IS
the most important point"
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Notice.

N1gz=sA BEAVER COUNTY IS.
fa sslstSs y the Orphans court in and for the
Id wNN~XR Eounty Of Beaver ut NV. Term, 1854,
VlsT1lsEEJ lin the matter of the partition Of the
- Estate of Arthur White decd.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to William
White and Mary ntcrmarried with William Wade,
late Mary White residing in jackson county ohio,
Greeting
You arc hereby cited to be, and appear before the
Judges of said Court at Beaver, to be held on tho
first Monday of June 1855 to accept or refuse to take
the real estate of the said Arthur White decd sit
uated in independence Township, Beaver County, at
the appraised valuation put upon the several allot
mentS by an inquest duly awarded by said Court,
and returned by the Sheriff of said county to Nov
term of said court. Witness the Hon. Daniel Ag-
new President Of our said court at Beaver this 25th
day of Nov. 1854.
WMK B0DEN, Crk.
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CINCINNATI MARKET.
CINCINNATI, Nav o--eye

River fallen four inches. Flour frmer
but not higher. Sales Of extra brands
at 80 so. Whiskey 34@34a. Provis.
ions firm under Asia's news at 74@84
Tor Bacon. Shoulders and Sides 65@74
for bulk. Ness Pork at $l5.250l4.50.
Lard held 6rmer, bul no sales. ,
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T, 3, STANLEY.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Real Estate Agent, Bounty Land
AND Pension Agent, Macarthur, Ohio, attends
to the practice of his Profession, obtaining Pen
sions, buying, selling, and obtaining Land War
rents, selling and leasing Real Estate, examin-
ing Land Titles, collection of claims, &c.
May 10th, '55. III
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9A9gs9029 09Agq9Aa9a
Thespian Society.

A number of the young men of our
place have an idea, of forming themselves
into Thespian Society, for the purpose of
getting up a series of performances. This
isagood idea, and should be encouraged BY
our citizens. Hope there will be a speedy
action in the matter, and every effort made
to open on the 4th, of July next.
-@%@Dkt--
VANCE d SMITH are Manufacturing q
superior article of Tin-ware, and every
thing else in their line. .
Call in and buy your wife one of them
new and fashionable style Coffee Pots,
equal to Brittana. Thanks &c.
Gz'- Who is the street Commissioner?
That's the question gentlemen. Who
ever he be we should think it was high
time that he was making some repairs in
different portions Of the town.
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Ice CREAM.-H. M. Price was first to
give treat in this delicious luxury. Ice
Cream, Lemonade, Mineral Water, md
Mead at all times. Call and see him and
regale yourselves. te
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A Well.

We think there should be Well in the
Court House yard for the accommoda.
lion OF the Courts, County Offices, and
others that do business in and with the
same,
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Road Notice,

THERE will be a petition presented to the Com
msSioners Of jackson County Ohio at the June scs-
sion 1855 praying for the vacton of 50 much of the
county road, angleng from the south cast corner, to
near the north west corner Of the south east quar-
ter of section No. l3. Township No. Of range, No.
Is, said land belonging to Caleb Alexander,
A PETITIONER
May 10th, 'j5. 7 Nv
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
has been appointed and qualified, as Administrator
Of the Estate Of William 4. Carucfx, late of Jack.
son Ohio deceased. WM. SWANSON.
april 2S, 'jj. 5-3w
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1855-05-10

G Why is not the proceedings of the
Town Council published, as is done in
every other town in the State?
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1855-05-10

LHEMANN has just received splendid
lot of superb fashionable summer clo-
thing. This is fact.
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ny Why is that nuisance permitted TO
e%istin the vacant lot, in the rear of G.
u. Warehouses; tanneryH
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Riot in Cincinnati!! !

NJ. SIERNBERGER, has just returned from tho
Queen CITY with the largest and most splendid sto.k
Of
FANCY DRY GOODS,
That has ever been brought to this market. Also :
CLOTHING, ..t
or all kinds for Men, Boys and Youth.
HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, AND GROCERIES
large assortment of
WALLPAPER AND BORDERING.
Together with large and fashionable assortment Of
JEWEIRY,
All Of which he offers for sale for cash at less pr
ccs than has ever been, offered in this market for
he is determined to not be undcrsold by any man or
set of men.
His stock is so largo that it is impossible to cnu-
merate any part oft but consists of any and every
thing that human man can make use Of
ssg The subscriber returns his thanks to his
friends and old customers, for their past liberal
patronage, and socitsh continuance of the same.
jackson, April 18th, '55. If.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Road Notice,

THERE will bo petition presented 10 the Com
nissoncrs Of Jackson County Ohio, at tho juno ses-
sion 1855 praying for an alteration in tho county
road lending from VIM. Buckley's, in franklin
Township to the north west corner Of the west half
Of the north east quarter Of Section, No. 81 in.
Bloomfield Townships at or near the Old Gallipolis
road, part petitoned for, commencing at the south
west corner of the west half of the north east quar-
ter of said Section, No. 81 running due cast until
it inersoct the Ola Gaipolis road, ana to vacate so
much of the old road runs through John Buckleys
land, A PETITIONER.
May 10th, '55. Nv
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o. w. WINFOUGH,

SADLEl!i and Harness Maker, MainStrcct Jack
son Ohio,
OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE.
~" All kinds of Saddles, Harness, Collars, Bri-
dies and Whips, constantly ON hand and for Sale
~ Repairing Of all kinds done on short notice.
Jackson, MAY 3. '55 6-tf
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JACKSON, THURSDAY, MAYO, '55,
ROLL OF HONOR,

We publish below those names Of our
subscribers that have paid their subscrip-
tons since the lst of March, up to the
present week These gentlemen have our
thanks for their kind remembrance Of the
Printer. On the 4th Of July next, we in
tend giving another similar publication,
and we hope at that time to give still lar
ger list. Come up, gentlemen, and enlist
your names upon this roll and let the world
know that YOU too will pay the Printer:
2. S. Shearer, $1,00I
George w. Hclphinstine, 200
Peter Bum, 100
Samuel Stephenson, 900
Josephus c. Cherington, 100
Andrew Yeager 100
Madison Stephenson, 100.
Henry Horton, 100
Davidson w. Rice, 500
Joseph Thompson, 100
William Hanlin, 100
Dr. D. Davies, 900
Solomon Dovers, 100
f. w. Shook, 100.
NJ. Gilmor, 100
A. Ward, 100
William II. Dove, 100
-,
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We publish below those names Of our
subscribers that have paid their subscrip'
tons since the 1st of March, up to the
present week. These gentlemen have our
thanks for their kind remembrance Of the
Printer. On the 4th of July next, We in
tend giving another similar publication,
and we hope at that time to give a still lar
ger list. Come up, gentlemen, and enlist,
your names upon this roll and let the world
know that YOU too will pay the Printer:
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MR.. S. WELLS WILLIAMS.

The Providence Journal speaking Of Mr.. s Wells VIII
ams the receny-apponted secretary of legation to Chi
says that he is the best living scholar Of the Chinese
language out Of China Attorney General Gushing found
him Of great service at the time of his mission China
Mr. Williams has besides been very useful 10 ali our min
listers In that country from his thorough understanding of
the language and character of the people But Mr.. Viii
Hams has claim beyond that of being Chinese scholar
Some ten or twelve years since he accompanied Ja-
panese seamen picked up at and sent by Messr OH
phaht Co.. In one Of their ships to Japan. They
Tot permitted to land, 70 put the japanese
shore but fred into and driven Off Returning
Canton, Mr. Williams kept the japanese with him taught
them English and learned through them the language of
Japan When Commodore Perry sailed his late mis-
sion from Canton be took Mr. Williams with him his
interpreter and fulfilled his mission with great usefulness
and credit
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MELANCHOLY occURnENcE.-Itis painful duty to
nOunce the sudden and dreadful death of Dr. Thomas H.
Averett of this place. He in his library Saturday
evening last reading and writing surrounded with books
and newspapers gentleman riding by observed light in
the room, and uspectng that all right, jumped
his horse and rushed and horrible to tell discovered
the doctor with all his clothes nearly burnt off him. He
assistance and medical aid Immediately
for But it all over and he died in about thirty minutes
In great suffering The doctor being alone, usual with
him when in his study it is impossible to say how the fire
originated He had not long before called for fire to light
his pipe and it is conecured that having lighted it, he laid
down his COUCH which considerably burnt, and fell
asleep, and that whilst in that situation his pipe fell from
his hand and gnted his clothes which very thin and
light 1t is also supposed and very reasonably that he
unable call for help sufficiently loud to be heard he
months standing, which affected his speech very much.
[Holyan Court House Fa) Advocate.
The above (says the Richmond Enqurer) confirms the
distressing intelligence received few days since Dr.
Averett we have known long and well, and always with
admiration for his high character fine talents and noble
impulses He served in the State legislature and in Con-
gress with distinguished ability lie sound State
rights republican devoted to his principles and to the
of the democratic party Dr. A. welded vigorous
pen and in past times he contributed many able
nications the columns of this paper We deeply lament
the sad bereavement to bis family and friends
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HON. j. NJ. SANDIDGE.

The nomination Of this distinguished democrat for Con-
gress in the fourth district of Louisiana is received with
great favor by the democratic press of that State The
Louisiana Courier says:
ddge late speaker Of the house of representatives has been
by the democrats Of the fourth congressional district
candidate for Congress- We have not been informed of
his acceptance but sincerely hope that he will orego all pr
and considerations for the good of his district
of the State and of the South His alone is tower Of
strength North Louisiana but be win not content himself
with the exercise of merely passive influence He will
doubt present himself thousands of the Of the State
without well within his district breathing courage
the hearts Of the Respondent and arousng the INDECENT
activity. He cannot be defeated and the whole State viii
feel proud of him a representative"
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A ROLD FALSEHOOD.

The following extract from know-nothng speech de-
lvered in Washington on the 4th Of July, is disiinc.
version Of current caluny in the mouths Of the secret
party
The Popes nunco 10 SPAIN before the cabinet OF tho
President known to the public here declared Madrid
that the present Posfnpser General Catholic, ,conld be
member Of e cabinet General Piercel There other and
abundant proof to confirm the opinion that this appointment
secured to the Roman hierarchy before tho Catholic
cast for The present ;acnsttentr'
In reply to which, the Baltimore Republican says:
I'VE unhestatingiy pronounce this bold assertion to be
bareaced fasehood and defy its author bring
least particle of proof to sustain him in his charge
The Republican is right in denouncing this aega-
ton (Which believe is avore know-nothng slander
stupid, senseless alsehood Every in the counl
try member Of know-nothng lodge and thus not
fool knav knows that In the nature of things there
was and could be- particle of foundation in
truth for absurd statement. We know, of our own
knowledge, and from which put the question be-
yond the possibility Of controversy that the above alega
ton must be false in FORM false in substance false gen
eral false in detail
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BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.

There is project on foot and which given in de-
tail in the Baltimore papers, to construct railroad direct
from that city through the southern Of Maryland
striking the Richmond railroad at Aqua creek on the OPP
posite shore of Virginia According the Baltimore SUM-
the design Of this road is shorten the great naroute
between the North aud South and aid in developing the
resources and facilitating the market OF the prod
important and productive counties through which
il would pass, Anne Arundel Prince Georges and
Charles charter for this road granted some time
since BY the general assembly of Maryland The proposed
road is 90 miles in length and is is estimated
uihe million Of dollars Tie completion Of this
road while il would benefit the people of the counties
through which il passed, would also think, initiate
against rather than promote the local interests of both
Baltimore and Washington The old story about the
probable profits OF the road lit is estimated IA per
cent is not entitled to much consideration.
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THE FOURTH AT NASHVILLE.

There large and enthusiastic meeting of the de-
mocracy Nashville the 4th July The proceedings
Of the day opened by Hon. Andrew Ewing elo-
quent and effective speech which with fitting re-
sponse He followed by Hon. A. Q. p Nicholson The
Nashville Union publishes hasty sketch Of Judge Nchol-
sons remarks from which make the following extract
''Mr. Nicholson proceeded to read from the New York
Herald the plan the campaign against the democratic party
However much said he they might differ upon points,
they all agreed in abusing President Pierce.
would dgress moment to say that whatever disappointed
oceseekers and renegade democrats might say Of
Pierce his fidelity the constitution the Compromise and
the South, beyond dispute Northern though he
he had stood by the constitutional rights Of the South
firmly could any Of her have done. The
whole secret of the campaign, said he to be found in the
fact that the Executive has eighty millions patronage In
the South the nothing orators and organs raise
mendous hue and against foreigners and Catholics and
this they pretend is the great question but it far from
The whole northern wing Of the know nothing party regard
the foreign and Catholic question humbug. The
New York Tribune uttered the sentiments the whole abo
tion clan when reoced the action of the Phnde
pha convention trumphas the greatest triumph
gained by free soilsm In America.
Mr. N. then proceeded to show from the proceedings Of
the convention how the southern delegates had BUNDLED
themselves Bonded knees they had begged pardon
of their northern brethrenhow that Mr. Ford, Of Ohio
mohed aboonis had told them to their teeth of their
he had charged them with confessng that
the Kansas and Nebraska bill outrage and the repeal
pact-how Ford the Ohio abolton then called up the
confession southern re-esters And where Mr. ~ asked
Hon. A. JACKSON Donelson during this rehearsal
The truth humatng to every individual Who could
have believed that many could have been found in
South thus to knee to those northern abolition fanatics and
say, Gentlemen, acknowledge that have done wrong
confess that perpetrated outrage but forgive
and let make compromise. just say that we
did act rascay and outrageously but that the
getting the executive patronage, viii let IL stand
iii Yet this position which the
southern delegates in the Philadelphia occupied
After the crowd Continues the Nashville Unon) par
took Of the elegant and bouneons repast prepared with
unusual by the committee they addressed by
DR. Winston and w. r. Cox, esq Both gentlemen made
thrilling and telling speeches The of freedom and
good government will fail while it has such sup
pors those who addressed the democratic audience
sembled at Nashville the 4th Of July 1856 The
smbiage then dispersed well satisfied with the feast of
rs~1cn and Aow Of soul 80 literally dispensed