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The Galapagos Islands.

These islands, for which, according to late
reports, our government, (which has constitu-
tional scruples against any expenditure for
western rivers and harbors) has been negotia-
ting for purchase of Sl3,OOO,OOO, are thus
described:
The Gullipagos group includes the islands
called Chatham. Marlborough James Barring
ton, Charles Hood, Bindless and Abingdon
The islands belong to the department of Qua
yaquil, in the Republic of Ecuador. They lie
in the Pacific, six hundred and fifty miles from
Guayaqul, and between deg. 40 min. south
latitude, and 40 min. north latitude. and in be-
tween 80 deg. and 50 deg. west longitude
The largest Islands is Albemarle, which ex-
tends from deg. 10 min. S. lat. to 20 min. N.
lat. and is above one hundred miles in length.
The Islands are supposed to be of volcanic ori-
gin, and the surface is composed of lava and
volcanic rocks, and they rise to great eleva-
guano deposites, and it is said to be on this ac-
count that negotiations were opened for their
purchase. a.
If that amount of guano would cultivate any
reasonable degree of common sense among the
officials at Washington, the expenditure of So,
600 600 would be approved ofby the West, be-
yond doubt.-JNii,caukee Sentinel.
DR.. GRAHAM, THE MURDERER OF Col. LoR1Na
IN SING SING PRIsoN.-Mr. Whiting, recently,
at the request of DR.. Robert Graham, convicted
of the murder ofCol. Loring, entered an order
at court, vacating the day of proceedings
Soon after his trial, it will be remembered,
Graham, through his counsel, obtained stay
of proceedings, and measures were taken for an
appeal to the general term of the Supreme
Court. The prisoner will now be taken to Sing
Sing, to serve out his sentence. An effort will
be made, it is said, to obtain his pardon from
| the Governor. .-... -, -
AMERICAN Descendants OF JOHN ROGERS THE
MARrYR.-Wm. M. Rogers, Esq, of Bath, Me-,
is descendant of John Rogers, the Smithfeld
martyr. His mother still lives, at the age OF
[S7, having fourteen children, of whom
eight are still living these, with their de-
scendants, are scattered from Maine to Michi-
gan, but were gathered around the festive
board of their brother, November L their
united ages amounted to 452 years.
M8r The Supreme Court of California has
refused naturalization papers to Chinaman
on the ground that the Chinese are not white
persons within the meaning of the naturaliza
ton law. ...r.-.
A PLEASANT REFLECTION. these hard time!
it is comfortable for us to be reminded of one
of the advantages which editors possess ovel
other people. The St. Louis Republican con
graduates the profession on getting bored fo
lnothing. ~ p ''i rs tass agem f.tA
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Governor Gorman's Message.

For the benefit of those of our readers who
have not the patience to wade through this dry
and lengthy document, we will merely state,
that though decided in its tone, it is mild and
courteous, and, in the main, composed in good
grammatical language.
The greater portion of it is devoted to re-
hashing of the editorials which have appeared
in the Pioneer and Times during the last six
months upon the Railroad question.
The Governor gives some interesting statis-
tics in regard to the financial, educational and
agricultural prospects of the Territory; raps
the "Know Nothings" over the head quite
sharply, and winds up with grand hymn o
praise to President Pierce and his Administra-
tion It would not have answered just at this
time to leave out this latter clause. '-
Upon the whole, the Message is quite similar
to the Dutch DOCTORS medicine 1t can't pos
sibly do any hurt, and is certainly not capable
of doing any good-that is, Of answering the
Governors ideas of good. ......
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COTTAGE HOMES.

1nn LOTS of Five acres each, in a beautiful and
EONH commanding situation, about one mile from
the city limits Soil, a rich, black loan. Price $500
per lot 5000 cash. and the balance in and yedrs
1Uithout interest. (d&wtD HENRY MCKENTY,
St. Paul, Jan, 10, 1866. Dealer in Real Estate.
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st. Paul and Superior Weekly
Line Of Stares.

TNHE undersigned have commenced running a weekly
i Line of comfortable passenger coaches between
Taylor's Falls and Superlor-leaving Taylor's Falls on
Wednesday of each week, and connecting at that point
with the line of coaches from thence to ST. Paul.
Superior, Dec 81 NETTLETON & BROTHER.
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Telegraphic.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 4.
The Legislature met to-day. The House
elected David Kilgore, Speaker. s
The Governors message will be delivered
tomorrow. He will strongly urge restrictions
against the abuse of the Free Banking Law.
ALBANY, Jan. 4.
In referance to the recent outrage by o
teacher in the Roman Catholic Church, the
Alms-house committee of the Common Council
have passed resolution forbidding the further
visits of teachers of that sect until an ample
apology is made.
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CHRISTMAS IN CNCINNATI.-The hotels in Gin
cinnati served up sumptuous dinners on Christ
mas day. The Times of that city says 1--WE
had the good fortune to fall into the hands of
friends Hunter, Geffroy & Cockerel, of the
Spencer House, and we confess to having done
justice to the richest bill of fare we ever sat
down to. Every delicacy of the season was
had and prepared in the most palatable style.
The decoration dishes were emblematic of our
country, or characteristic of our city and the
Great West, and together with the rich table
outfit, the gay and fashionable company, made
apicture that we shall not soon forget. May the
Spencer flourish to give many more such en-
tertainments which it must, under such eff
cient management"
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INDEPENDENCE. Mo. Jan.1.

The Salt Lake mail. under charge of Mr..
Emerson, reached here last night, bringing
dates to the Sd. The party were compelled to
pack through the mountains, there being from
twelve to eighteen inches of snow. Business
is reviving little at Salt Lake City. The
new route from California to Salt Lake, avoid
ing the dangers on the Humboldt, was tried
successfully by Mr.. Greathouse, making the
trip iu twenty-five days.
A few Cheyenne Indians were met by the
mail party. The weather was remarkably
pleasant during the latter part of the journey
1t has been ascertained by the Sioux Indians
themselves, that five of them, with brother
and son of the Big Bear chief, killed Jamison
and party, to revenge the death Of Big Bear
| by the soldiers, at Laramie, last August.
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ARRIVED AT LAST THE Life of P. T. Bar
mum, written by himself: which is said to be a
greater humbug than even the author, has at
length arrived in st. Paul. and may be had at
Howitz & Co.'S. Every body must read Bar
NUNS Life. The same house has Harper for
January-a most interesting number.
CHURCH ENTERTANMENT.-The ladies of the
Methodist Church will give one of those splen-
did entertainments for which they have be-
come celebrated, at Market Hall, on Thursday
evening. 25th inst. They will of course have
as much company as they can accommodate.
RAILROAD FOR SALE.-The Canandaigua and
Niagara Falls Railroad is advertised for sale
at Sheriff's sale in the Lockport and Buffalo
papers, or at least so much of it as is located in
the counties of Erie and Niagara.
The HARMONEoNs.-It will be seen that this
favorite band of Minstrels will entertain the
people of our city, at Market Hall, on this and
tomorrow evenings. The Harmonious are
worth going to hear. go.
The PROJECT FOR MEDTATION-The Washing
ington correspondent { the New York Courier
says :-"Mr. Sumner sresolution proposing the
mediation of the United States between the
belligerents in Europe, will come up for discus
sion next Monday. Mr.. Clayton and other Sen
ators we'll versed in the conduct of our foreign
affairs, have declared their intention Of advo-
eating its adoption. The Secretary of State
approves of it, and it is understood that if the
requisite authority be given, pressing invita-
tion will be extended to the powers concerned,
to appoint commissioners to meet those of the
United States at Washington, for the examina-
tion of the great question at issue between the
contending governments"
3- Punch has the following among other
less brilliant hits at the Russians:
ADVICE TO THE ORDNANCE.-Spare no ex-
pense in increasing the calibre of your guns
It will be greater bore to the enemy than to
| US. g .e,,-. 49,
ONE CoMFoRT.-Hardly our poor fellows
may fare in the Crimes but the Emperor OF
Russia won't have his Turkey this Christmas
] HINT FROM KossUTH lin attacking the Rus
sian bear, You will find no weapon efficient un
less you employ a Pole. ia9ssEq sI3 30 fE
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SALE OF FLOUR.

w ILL be sold at public sale, at Fort Smelling, NJ. T.
~ on Thursday the 1st. day Of February next, 100
narre!s OF Superfne Flour--ssJ. & T.. Walsh, Union
steam Mis-, ST. Louis Mo'' The Flour viii be sold in
ots OF Darels each. The purchaser having the priv
ilege Of taking so barrels,
j. L. WHITE. 1t. & A. A.. c. S.
Fort Smelling, M. T., Jan. IS, 1856 6td1w
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THE BOOK OF THE SEASON.
BARNUM'S LIFE
Has Arrived and NAV he
had at
HOWITZ g. co.

LADIES' FESTIVAL.
NhE Ladies OF the NJ. E. Church, St. Paul, will give
- an entertainment on Thursday evening 95h inst
at the CITY HALL. All are invited to atte nj
Tickets, one dollar, 10 be had at the Book Stores
Come all ye Lovers of Fun!
THE ST. PAUL HARMONEANS
"AVE arrived, and will give two oil their Original
LII Performances on Friday and Saturday evenings,
January 19 and 20, 1855, at the
MARKET HALL.
Mr. G. G. Dusen. who is better known Master Ber.
gen, late of Buckey's New Orleans Serenaders will ap-
pear in his unrvaled NebIaska Reel with others equal
celebrity.
For particulars, see Bills of the Day.
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ILLINOIS THE LEolsrAruRE- GOVERNORS

ILLINOIS - THE LEGISLATURE - GOVERNOR, q
MEssAaE.-The Illinois Legislature assembled
at Springfield ON Monday 1st inst. The "demo.
crats," being in minority in the House, tried
to defeat an organization the first day, by stay
ing away. In this they succeeded. but on
Tuesday, quorum being present, the candi-
dates of the Whig and Republican caucus were
all elected, viz Thomas J. Turner of Ste
phenson County, Speaker Mr.. Bridges, editor
of the Lasalle Watchman, Clerk Mr.. Thomas
of Fulton, Door-keeper. 1t is said that the
Senate is equally divided on the Nebraska
question, but on joint ballot there is an Anti
Nebrasks majority. The prospect is fair for
the election ola decided and uncompromising
Anti-Nebraska man to the U. S. Senate, in
place of Gen. Shields, who follows the lead of
his colleague, Senator Douglas, in support of
the Nebraska Iniquity.
The Governors message is published in the
Chicago papers. 1t is short, (less than three
columns) practical and wholly confined, as it
should be, to State affairs 1t gives fatter-
ing picture Of the growth and prosperity of IL
linois; pays great tribute to the managers of
the Great Central Railroad, for the energy
which they have display ed in pushing forward
that work expresses the confident opinion
that by the 1st of June, 1870. Illinois will be
the first State in the Union, sin point of popu-
lation, intelligence and the great facilities for
business of all kinds )" states the aggregate
outstanding debt at s13, 1898, ,6l5, and adds, that
besides paying the annual interest," Illinois, in
the last two years, has redeemed s2,750,O37 of
her debt
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LORD ELGIN IN "FIx."-It is stated that
Lord Elgin, late Governor-General of Canada,
who sailed from New York recently, in
the Pacific, being in want offunds to pay his
hotel bill, proceeded to the Bank of Commerce,
and presented draft for e250. The teller
not knowing him, and fearing, probably, he
was confidence" man, refused to cash it,
Lord Elgin explained, but all to no purpose,
and, before he could find person to identify
him, he was compelled to hasten down to the
steamer to save his passage. By the way, it is
stated that he takes with him 1000 subscrib-
ed in Canada for the relief of the windows and
orphans of those killed in the war with Rus
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APLAsANr REELECTION. these hard times
! it is comfortable for us to be reminded of one
of the advantages which editors possess over
other people, The St. Louis Republican con-
graduates the profession on getting bored for
nothing. b. H ~ rs tas, agem ial
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Mr The Supreme Court of California has
refused naturalization papers to Chinaman,
on the ground that the Chinese are not white
persons within the meaning of the naturaliza-
ton law.
The weekly Minnesotian., 1855-01-20
I. o. O. F.-Grand Lodge of Mime sofa

SHERWOOD HoUGn, City Clerk.
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TUESDAY, Jan. 16.
Present-The President, and AID flaming
Irvine, Knox and Krieger.
REpORTS
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1855-11-08
BlaCksmithing.

CLIFFORD WEBB, takes this opportunity of
saying to the people of jackson and vicinity, that
he has taken the Blacksmith Shop, known as the
Hatten shop next door to the Old Steam Mill,
where he is ready to do work of all kinds in su-
periormanner. All kinds of Machienry, belong
ing to Steam Engines, Mills, Wagon and Car
riage Ironing. Horse Shoeing, Rail Road
Plows, of the most approved patterns, also manu-
factured besided every thing that can be manu-
factured ont of Iron, will be done to order on the
most reasonable terms, and on short notice. He
would most respectfully solicit share of public
patronage, and will endeavor, by strict attention
to the wants of his patrons, to merit the same.--
Please call and examine for yourselves.
N. B. Ready-made Wagons of all kinds al
ways on hands for sale very low.
TDnlls, Picks, Axese, Mattocks, and all kinds
Of edged tools dressed in good order, and war
rantcd to stand the hardest of rock.
Jackson, april 26, IS. sly ..
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FARM FOR SALEI

IN THE subscriber offers a valuable, ,Ak
farm for sale, situated in Franklin
Il Township, Jackson county, Ohio, one -
mile from Horizons Steam Saw Mill, (now Sbew.
ards)-said farm contains about eighty five acres,
of good land sixiy-fve under cultivation the bal.
ance well timbered i also contains large guam.
titles of Iron Ore. and Stone Coal, said 10 be Of
good quality. There is a never failing spring Of
excellent water, also good well Of pure water,
near the dwelling, and any quantity Of stock wa.
ter, in every field on the farn. Also an orchard
Of very good fruit, sufficient for any family
There is also large quantity Of meadow land and
good sugar orchard on the place. new road has
lately been laid out, nnning through the farm.
The above farm will be sold on reaso enable terms.
as am unable to attend to it myself or have Il
done, 10 my satisfaction. ..-.|rl-
For terms of sale, apply to me on the premises.
Aug %, '55 22-H
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MEDICAL.
7HE UNIVERSITY FAMILY

~I42ALV-nA-hAh8A - - ~ R-l@1S~0
ISSUED under the SEAL sanction and authOri.
ty of
THE UNIVERSITY OF FREE MEDICINE AND
POPULAR KNOWLEDGE.
Chartered by the State of Pennsylvania, April
%. 1853. With capital of 100000, mainly
for the purpose of arresting the evils Of
SPURIOUS NoSTRUMs, gs...
Also for supplying the Community with reliable
remedies wherever Competent Physician can
not or will not be employed, have pprshased from
DR.. JOHN r. ROWLAND, his celebrated
ROWAND'S TONIC MIXTURE,
Known for upwards of twenty-five years az Tie
only sure and safe cure for 'T
FEVER AND AGUE &c.
And his inestimabls Remedy for Bowel Com.
plants, ... -
ROWAND'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF BLACK.
BERRY ROOT, .....,.
Which highly approved and popular Remedies.
together with the UniTerSity's Remedy for Com.
plantSof the Lungs -
The university's Remedy for Dyspepsia or In.
digestion.
The Univerity's Remedy for COstive Bowels.
Also the universityS Almanac may be bad.
at the Branch Dispeusary, or Store of T. R. Clew.
ers, & Co., Agents Druggist, Chemist, Corner Of
Columbia, and Main street, Jackson G, II. OLio.
May 81, '55 l0~ly,
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Carpenter and Joiner.

NHE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to say to the
l. people of Jackson and surrounding coun.
try, that he has opened new
Carpenter Shop,
on the corner of Locust and Water Streets.
where he will be ready at all times to attend to
any business in his line.
UNDERTAKING. .1
Having lately purchased new HEARSE,
he is fully prepared to attend all Funerals,
both in town and country. Collins made to or
der, in the neatest manner, and with dispatch
He has made arrangements to supply those.
SES, of all sizes. u.s.. JAMES FARRAR.
Wly l3. '54. l6-tf
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PATTET METALIC BURIAL CASES.

A lR.TIGHT and indestructable; one OF the
n most valuable inventions of the age. for
protecting and preserving the dead, for ordinary
interment, for vaults or for transportation.
The undersigned respectfully announces to
those having occasion for burial cases, that he
is now prepared TO supply the above named
valuable article of all sizes, from one foot ten
inches to feet 4 inches in length, and of var
ious widths and depths. They are of different
patterns, bronzed gilded, plain and highly or
namented, with plates for name or inscription.
He invites attention to these articles, and the
very low price at which they are offered, and
which is uniform throughout the state
June 22d 80. TN. HOWELL.
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Blacksmithing,

74STS=e LEWIS & THOMAS have removed to their
K-SSNew blacksmith Shop, on Portsmouth street.
~ just below d, IIofmans Store. Where
they will be happy to receive their friends and at
tend to their wants. All kinds of work, Horse Shoe
ing Wagon Iron, and all other work their line done
to order, in good style and ON short notice at re-
duco prices.
jackson, april 10, ,55. 4ly knnA
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MEDICAL.
H, T. HelembOld,

CHEMIST, No. 263 Chestnut St. near Girard
House, north side, Philadelphia. Sole Manufacturer
of HELMB0LD'S GENUINE PREPARATIONS
which are purely vegetable. Accompanying each
bottle of which, win be found moro responsible
references in our immediate city and elsewhere, for
the cure of such diseases as will be mentioned, and
a cure is guaranteed in each and every case un-
der forfeiture of One Thousand Dollars placed in
the hands of disntgrested and responsible persons
of this CITY, These preparations are prescribed by
the Medical Faculty throughout the United States,
and have become Standard Remedies.
His highly Concentrated
Fluid Extract OF SarsaParillas
rorremoving Impurities Of the Blood cases Of Scro
fua or Kings Evil letter. Pimples on the face, and
all Scaly Eruptions of the Skin &c.
His highly Concentrated FLUID EXTRACT OF
BUCHU, for diseases of the Bladder, Weak
ness, DC, flor particulars, which need not be
given here, see wrapper around bottles, whether
in male or female, no matter of how long STAN
ding. Perfectly pleasant to the taste and free
from all injurious properties.
1t is gratifying to the Proprietors, to know
that these Preparations have given to Patients
and Practitioners the highest degree Of salts.
faction. They can be given with less trouble and
expense 10 the patient with more certainty OF
success than any other remedy.
Numerous letters have been received from dis
tinguished professors and physicians Of the
highest standing, expressing the most favorable
opinion of these medicines, fully corroborating
and establishing the above facts. .,
His DYsPEPTIo CORDIAL, or MAGIC CHARM is a
pleasant medicine to take for the cure of Dyspep-
sia, Piles. Nervous Diseases, and all diseases
arising from indigestion or forbid state Of the
Liver
The Liver being the largest gland in the hu-
man body, is more frequently deranged in its
healthy action than any other. The couse-
quences of this arrangement are first Dyspep-
sia, known by costiveness, belching, sour stom-
ach sick headache, nervous feelings, cold feet,
wakefulness and variable appetite. Secondly,
if the above symptoms are allowed togo on, then
follows Debility Of the lungs and pgedisposi-
tion to Con sumption.
PRICES EXTRACT BUCHU, ST. per Bottle
PRICES SARSAPARILLA, 81 per Bottle.
equal in strength to one gallon Syrup.
PRICES DYSPEPTIC CORDIAL, ST. per Bot.
tie. Small ones so cents.
To be had at the Depot 263 Chestnut st.. near
Girard House Philadelphia, or of the Agent
James II. G. Miller, jackson Ohio and Drug.
gists and Dealers throughout the United States
P, S. Druggists and Dealears, in Medicines
who wish to be Agents, will please address fl
I. Helmbold, with reference, names of Post OF.
flee, County and State.
May 3nd, SIS. 7-ly ...... .....
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JACKSON HOTEL.
HUGH GILROY:

"a WOULD most respectfully inform his
IIS5 friends and the travelling public in gen.
G7AA eral that he has leased the above
named Hotel, and is now prepared to accommo-
date them in the way of boarding and lodging
His Stable room is large and in the best Of or.
der, and well supplied and provided.
His Table will always contain everything
in season and the best the market, can afford
GJ' He solicits share of public patronage
and pledges himself to make every endeavors
to accommodate and make agreeable all that wish
to stop with him. ..-..-
Jackson, Ohio, May 3, IS. 6tf
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FRANKLIN HOUSED.

H. NJ. PRICE, PROPRIETOR.
THE subscriber having leased the above
HousE, and having made complete renovation,
and refurnished the House with new Furni.
ture throughout respectfully invites the travelling
public to give him a eall.i am "a rs
HIS TABLE is at all times supplied with the
best the market affords and no means will be
spared TO make all comfortable that may become
guest; of his. -. 40 H. NJ PRICE,3T
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LIVER COMPLAINT.

M DYSPEPSIA, Jaundlce, Chronic or nervous
~ Debility, Disease of the Kidneys. and all
diseases arising from disordered Liver or Stom.
ach; Such as Constipation, inward Piles, full.
ness of blood to the head, acidity of the stom
ach, nausea, heartburn, disgust for food, full
ness Of weight in the stomach sour erustations,
sinking or huttering at the pit of the stomach,
swimming of the head, hurried and difficult
breathing; futtering at the heart; choking or
suffocating sensations when in a lying posture,
dimness Of vision; dots or webs before the sight; 4;
fever and dull pain in the head, deficiency Of
perspiration, yelowness of the skin and eyes
pain in the side, back, beest, &c sudden flush
es of heat; Burning in the flesh; constant inn
agiDatiOns of Evil; and great depression of spi-
rits; Can be effectualy cured bv