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legal Advertisements.
Legal MotIca.

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4 ARON T. SMALLER, whose place of resi-
~ dence is without the State of Ohio, will
take notice that on the I'D day Of May, A. D.,
1855, Zachariah Stephens filed in the Court of
Common Pleas of Monroe county, i'll the State
of Ohio, his petition against said Aaron +.
Smaller, which is now pending in said court, in
which said petition the plaintiff alledges that
on the 5th day of November, 1853, the said de-
fendant conveyed to him by deeds the follow
ing tracts of land situate in Wayne county, in
the State of Illinois, to-wit The north east
quarter of the south west quarter of section
rs, in township one, north, and range 6, east.
Also, The west half of the north east quarter
of section 81, township one north, range east.
Also, The north west quarter of the south east
quarter OF. same section. Also, South east
quarter of north east quarter of section 2S in
township one north, range east, for the con-
tsideration of six hundred and ten doliars;-
That the title to the said land had wholly fail
ed and that the said defendant was indebted
! to said plaintiff in the sum of six hundred and
ten dollars, with interest on said sum from the
said 9TH day of November, 1858, being the
consideration paid for said land. That on the
26th day of June, 1856, said plaintiff sued out
of said court writ of attachment, in the
tion aforesaid, against said defendant demand
ing therein six hundred and ten dollars with
interest from the 5th of Nov. 1853, which said
writ has been returned served on and notice
given to Thomas B. Mccormick and Sarah A.
Mccormick garnishees. The said defendant
will therefore take notice that unless he ap-
pear in said court on or before the 4th day of
October next and answer the said petition, that
at the October term of said court, 1856, the
plaintiff will ask for a judgment against him
by default for six hundred and ten dollars with
interest from November s. 1858, and that the
amount due from said garnishees may be ap-
piled on the same.
ZACHARIAH STEPHEN,
BY HoLLtsrsR, OKEr & HoLLlsTER,
Aug. 6, 1S56.-6w. his att'ys.
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SHERIFF,s SALE.

Margaret McKelvey, DY virtue of writ of
VS.. ID fl. ia. ct len. fa. to
James McKelvey. me directed from the
court of Common Pleas of Monroe county,
Ohio, will offer for sale at public outcry at
the front door of the court house in the town
of Wooasfeld in said county, between the
hours of 10 o'clock "A. m. and 4 o'clock p.
m. tSz-sz 55-r
Saturday, the 9Th day Of September, 1856,
the following described lands and tenements,
iii said county, to wit:
The east part of the north east quarter of
section thirty-three, township three and range
four, containing seven acres, more less, lying
and being in said county of Monroe and State
of Ohio.
Appraised at three hundred and eleven dol
lars and sixty-six cents.
Taken in execution and levied on as the
property of James McKelvey, at the suit Of
Margaret McKelvey.
~ WILLIAM READ,
Aug. 5. So IL Sheriff of said county.
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.SHERIFFS aSALE.

T. L. Moore DY virtue of a writ of rendi-
VS.. ID tioni erponas to me direct
William Bell ed from the court of Common
Pleas Of Monroe county, Ohio, will offer for
sale at public auction, at the front door of the
court house in Woodsfeld, between the hours
of 10 o'clock a. M, and o'clock p. m. on
Saturday, the 6ti dag Of September, 856.
The following described lands and tenements
situated in said county of Monroe and State of
Ohio, to wit:
The north east quarter of the south west
quarter. of section thirty -four, township num-
Der one, aud range number four, in said Mon
roe county
Appraised at four hundred dollars.
Taken in execution and levied ON as the
property Of William Bell at the suit Of T. l..
Moore. ~ a ss,t
WILLIAM READ,
Aug. s.. 50 rs. Sheriff Of said county.
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William Knowl,on, /, Petition for Partition.

II
VS.. }TNO George Cline of Jo-
Geo. Cline & others. i seph, Thomas Cline
of Joseph, Martin Handlon, William Handlon,
Rufus Handlon, Charles Handlon, Eli Handion,
Perry Handlon. Henry Handlon, Richard Hand
Ion, Hannibal Handlon, Sarah Handlon and
Nancy Jane Hearn: You will take notice,
that on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1856, the
Common Pleas, Of Monroe County, Ohio, where
the same is now pending, demanding partition
of the following premises, situate in said coun-
ty, to wit: The south east quarter of the north
west quarter of section twelve, township three,
and range six, being in thatepart of Monroe
that was detached from Washington County,
by the law creating the County of Noble. And
that at the next term of said Court application
will be made by said William Knowlton for an
order that partition may be made of said
premises. WILLIAM KNOWLTON.
July 16, 1S56-6w
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SHERIFFS SALE.

George Schwing DY virtue of writ Of
Administrator Of d > restitution to me di-
Theodore suppes, rected from the court Of
VS.. Common Pleas of Monroe
The town of Clar- county, Ohio, will offer for
ington. sale at public auction, at
the front door of the court house in the town
of Woodsfeld, in said county, between the
hours Of 10 o'clock a. m. and A o'clock p.
m. on slss,4 q tl9ls y "a 4fs ss-sssFss
Saturday, the 9Th day Of September, 1856,
the following described lands and tenements in
said county of Monroe and State of Ohio, to
wit: M s fs.-ea = 4sy
Lot num',er fifty-uine in the town of Clar-
ington. - tssf5 zs4e
. Appraised at one hundred and fifty dollars.
=, Taken in execution and levied ON as the
property of the town of Clarington, at the suit
of George Sohwing, administrator of the estate
of Theodore Suppes. 4zl
- WILLIAM READ,
Aug. 8. So 90 Sheriff of said county.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

James Mskelvey virtue Of writ Of Of
Margaret McKelvey, me directed from the
court of Common Pleas of Monroe county, Ohio,
will offer for sale at public outcry, at the front
door of the court house, in the town of Woods
field in said county, between the hours of 10
o'clock a. m. and A o'clock p. m. on
Saturday, the 9Th day Of September, 1855,
the following described lands and tenements
situate in said county of Monroe and State of
Ohio, to wit:
The east part of the north east quarter of
section thirty three, township three and range
four, containing seven acres, more or less, sub
ject to levy in favor of Margaret McKelvey.
Appraised at three hundred and eleven dol
lars and sixty-six cents.
Taken in execution and levied on in the case
of James McKelvey vs.. Margaret McKelvey.
WILLIAM READ,
Aug. 5. 81 81 Sheriff of said county.
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Awarding Commlttee-MrS. Nancy P0lln
Mrs. Elias Davis, Mrs. VIM. Myers, Mrs. Louis
Wollenweber and William Steel.
UNENUMERATED ARTICLES:
The committee to judge of the unenumerated
articles will award premiums at their discretion
on any and every crop, animal, implement in
vention, article, improvement, &C., that they
may. consider deserving, and that is not en-
braeed in the above list. When an article or
animal is exhibited to which is no competition,
this committee decides its claim to a premium
Awarding Committee = James Armstrong,
Stephen Pancoast, Samuel w. Noll, Mrs. Theo-
dore Benninghaus, Mrs. Peter Koontz, Mrs. Dr.
James NJ Stout and Mrs. Jacob N. Mitchell.
ORDER OF EXHIBITION.
First dag, Thursday, September 25h. (
All articles for exhibition, except horses and
the competitors in the blowing match, must be
entered on the Secretary's books before O'Clock
A. NJ, of the first day, and it is earnestly re-
quested, that when practicable, entries be made
on the day preceding the first day of tho Fair.
All animals except horses, must be on the
Fair Ground ready for the inspection of the
Committees at o'clock, P. NJ. of this day.
The Floral Hall will be opened at o'clock,
p. NJ. of this day.
Each committee are requested to report them
selves to the Secretary by II o'clock, n. of this
day. ga 1
Second day, September 26M. /.
AL articles for exhibition on this day, must
be entered by 9o'clock, A. M, and it is request
ed that when practicable, all entries be made
on the day preceding.
The blowing NAL th win commence at 10
o'clock, A. NJ.
The exhibition of horses will take place at
o'clock, p. NJ.
The Floral Hall will be opened on this day,
at the time to be hereafter determined.
After the exhibition of horses, a speech suit
able to the occasion will be delivered, and i'm
mediately thereafter the premiums awarded by
the Committees, will be announced.
E9y Each Committee are required to deliver
their report to the Secretary by o'clock, P.
N. of this day.
E Each animal or article must be entered
on the |secretary's book to entitle it to compete
for premium.
It siexpected that the Fair of the present
year will be far superior to any of its prsdeoes-
sors. Let the people generally be in atten-
dance, and let every one bring one or more ar
ticles for exhibition. They will be of interest
to somebody.
The Managers have done, and will continue
to do, everything that is possible to give equal
and exact justice to all, and prevent the dis
satisfaction which has unfortunately been man.
Tested in some instances heretofore. *
TURN OUT! TURN 0UTu and you shall
have fair play.
JOHN s. WAY, Seerstosy.
May %, 1885, sss4
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! SHERIFFS SALE.

-.as, VS. I'D execution on Justices
D.F. Thompson & Judgment, to me directed
VIM. Thompson. from the Court of Common
Pleas of Monroe county, Ohio, l will offer for
sale at public outcry, at the front door of the
court house in the town of Woodsfeld in said
county, between the hours of 10 O'Clock, a. M
and o'clock, p. M, on asyssssq-
Saturday, the 18th day Of august, 1856,
the following described real estate lying and
being in said Monroe county, to wit:
The north east quarter of the north east
quarter, of section nine, township two, and
range four. - 5s
Appraised at two hundred and thirty-three
dollars thirty three and one-third cents.
Also the south east quarter of the north east
quarter of section nlne, township two, and
range four. 3.
Appraised at three hundred and fifty dollars.
Also the south west quarter of the north
west quarter Of section three, township two
and range four. ss.-ss.s
Appraised at four hundred and fifty dollars.
Also the south east quarter of the north
west quarter OF section three, township two,
and range four. 57 "a i -. = s.
Appraised at three hundred and fifty dollars.
Taken in execution and levied on as the
lands Of d. +. Thompson and William Thomp-
son, to satisfy . judgment in favor OF John
Christy. WILLIAM READ.
July l6. ~ 81 Sheriff Of said county.
-
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SHERIFF,S SALE.

Edward Hazelton, RY virtne Of writ Of
vs.. h Fenditioni Erponas to
Michael Fagert. me directed from the Court
of Common Pleas Of Monroe county Ohio,
win offer for sale a. public auction, st the front
door Of the court house, in the town of Moods
field, in said county, between the hours Of 10
o'clock, a. m, and o'clock. p. m. on
Saturday, Ae l 6hs day Of Aayuss 1856.
the following real estate, lying and being in
said county, to wit:
The north east qnaster of the narth east
quarter Of section enc, township three, and
range Gye. - ,slsssss Sos
Appraised a. three hundred and sixty dol
lars. B 8se ass q
Alsa lots number 65 and sixty-eight in the
town of Antioch. Lot sixty-6ve appraised as
one hundred dollars, and lot 6s at, 40 dollars.
Taken in execution and levied on as the
property Of Michael Eagsrt, at tas suit of Ed
ward Ha-sltuu.- ~. WILLIAM Rad, 81
Jhly i6.. S3 90 Sheriff Of said couutr
Blank Deeds and MORTGAGES,
for sale at this Office
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Theodore suppes' Estate.

THE UNDERSIGNED, commissioners in the
J. matter of said estate, will, on Saturday.
August I'd and 10th, 1856, be in session at the
house sof Stephen Paneoast, in the village of
jamestown, Monroe county, Ohio, to receive
and act on the claims against said estate. All
persons holding claims against said estate,
whether heretofore allowed or otherwise, must
one of those days present them, in order that
they may be entitled to a dividend.
.ts @ STEPHEN PANCOAST,
July 80, 1856. JAMES II. RAY.
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PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
Court of Common Pleas of Monroe Goa

tH Ohio.
T OUISA HARAPST will take notice, that on
IL the 9th day of June, 1856, Jacob Harapst,
filed in said Court, his petition for Divorce
from his said wife. Cause-wilful absence for
more than three years. Said petition will be
for hearing at the October term 1885, of said
Court. JOHN S. WAY,
July 2, 1S56.-6w. Atty for Petitioner.
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And the various affections consequent
a disordered
STOMACH OR LIVER

a disordered
STOMACH OR LIVER,
Such as Indigestion, Acidity of the Stomach,
Colicky Pains, Heartburn, Loss of Appetite,
Dependency, Costiveness, Blind and Bleeding
Piles. In all Nervous, Rheumatic and Neural
sic Affections, it has in numerous instances
proved highly beneficial, and in others effected
decided cure.
This is purely vegetable compound, pre-
pared on strictly scientific principles, after the
manner OF the celebrated Holland Professor,
Boerhave. Because of its great success in most
of the European States, it's Introduction into
the United States was intended more especially
for those of our fatherland scattered here and
there over the face of this mighty country
Meeting with great success among them, now
offer it to the American public, knowing that
its truly wonderful medicinal virtues must be
acknowledged.
1t is particularly recommended to those per-
sons whose constitutions may have been i'm
paired by the continuous use of ardent spirits,
or other forms of dissipation. Generally in
stantaneous in effect, it finds its way directly
to the seat of life, thrilling and quickening
every nerve, raising up the dropping spirit and
in fact, infusing new health and vigor in the
system. s.
CAUT TIONi +
Tho great popularity of this delightful Aroma
has induced many limitations, viii. h the pub
lie should guard against purchasin-. Be not
persuaded to buy anything else until you have
given Boerhave's Holland Bitters fair trial.
One bottle win convince you how infinitely So.
perior,it is 10 all these limitations.
"a Sold at $1,00 per bottle, or six bottles
for $500, by the
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a1f - attachments Notice.

!; al4 -: attachment Nohoe.
George ". Eaton, DEEoRE Thomas Neal,
( 50 .va. DaJustice Of the Peace
George RfdmbAusAs Of Pszry goupshaa Nom
roc, ,conrty, Ohio. -ess4sesssss
On the stk dsy sf Jass, 1ss6, said lussIoe
issued an ardss !oa attaohn1snt .in ths above
case, for the sum Of sl4,esl.
yulg 90, 1855. 9. W, EAToN.
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LET US REASON TOGETHER
WHY ARE WE. SICK2 s..

It has been the lot of the human race &. -
weighed down BY disease and SUFFERING. HOf-
LOWAYS PILLS are specially adapted fosfhe.
relief OF the WEAK, the NERVOUS the UN-
lCATE, and the INFlRM, of all clinies. arss
sexes, and constitutions. Professor HolloEay
personally superintends the manufacture Of hie
medicines in the United States, and ofIesrs than
to a free and enlightened people. "a the b..s
remedy the world eyer saw for the remersl -
disease. s. II ~ 20 =
THESE PILLS PURIFY THE Bfo0D.
These famous Pills are expressly scernbinS&
TO operate on the stomach, the liver. the KID
neys, the lungs, the skin, and the sbovels. oo<
rectlng any arrangement Id their functiohs.
purifying the blood, the rory fountain az lifA
and thus curing disease In all its for,ns.3 Z E
DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER R,coMPI.AlNTS.s sls
: Nearly halt. tho human race have takm
these Pills: It has been proved in all parts 81
the world, that nothing has been found eonaf
to them In cases OF disorders of the liver dys-
pepsia, and stomach complaints ogsncfan&
They soon give healthy tone to these organs
however much deranged, and when al other
GENERAL DEBHITy-lLL iHrALTH fl<
Many of the most Sespotice Goyefni6ents
have opened their Custom Houses TO the int.sx
duction OF these Pills, that they MAJ. .bccasae
the medicine of the masses Laarnsds COL
leges admit that this medicine ia the best reme-
dy ever known for persons Of delicate health.
or where the system has bsen.irapaifei. ssits
invigorating properties never fan 10 aGora, -
lief. -.
FEMALE COMPLAINTS.s 80.
No Female, Young or old. should be vithosk
this celebrated medicine. 1t corrccts ana. rSs--
ulates the monthly courses at all periods. acts :
Ing in many eases like ascharms II il also a.
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Proceedings Of the Democratic Cen
l11tEH fral iC0mmittee.

fEA}1t8 tTat AC0Illlllttct,
Atameetmg of the Democratic Cen
|. - tral Committee Of Monroe county held in
~ III. Town of Woods6eld, ,on the 28th inst,
pursuant to previous notice, the following
Resolutions were adopted.
SO s s. Rssolvsd That Convention of the
Democratic party of Monroe County, be
9s2 held On the popular vote plan, on
- :Satarday, he 2sd day Of Aagust, 1856,
to nominate one candidate for Judge OF
- the Court of Common Pleas, one County,
Il Auditor, one County Commissioner, one
-si;ls In6rmary Director, and one County Sur
.s yeyor; and that the polls at the primary
sa elections, in the several townships be
ssr4opened at L o'clock p. NJ, and closed at
sais6 o'clock p NJ, of said day.
Resoived, That one delegate from each
-ss township be appointed to return the poll
books to the County Convention, to be
kssqheld in Woodsfeld, on ..e-.,. -
a ae Thursday, the 2Sh day Of august, S56,
at L O'Clock p. M; at, which time and
-sspiace said poll books shall be opened, and
the candidates having the highest number
3 Of votes shall be declared the nominees OF
the Democratic party of Monroe County,
for the above named Offices.
s.s,. Resolved, That at the time the dele
80 .se gates to the County Convention are select
sss ed, each township also select one dele
gate to attend district Convention. to be
held at Barnesville, on aegs
IS as sas FRIDAY, AUGUST 29th.
psusyH ResolUsd, That the candidate for Com
mon Pleas Judge, who shall receive the
highest number of votes at the primary
= election in this County, shall receive the
fllsentire number of votes to which this Coun-
ty may be entitled in the District Con-
s-yentio 5sls1 ssss
Aes : ResolUsd That the delegates who may
q return the poll books to the County Con-
- yention, shall constitute the Democratic
Central Committee of Monroe County
for the ensuing year.
Resoipcd, That it is the duty of the
zjudges st the primary elections to exclude
all votes, except those of democrats legal
ly entitled to vote at the annual election.
Resotued, That it is the duty OF all
friends of the Union to labor zealously for
the eiection of BUCHANAN and BREcKIN-
R1paE, as the only means of preserving
confidence in our stability as q Nation,
Is and restoring harmony to oil sections of
1.-the country; and to that end, that it is
the duty of the members of the present
Democratic Central Committee TO take
efficient steps to organize, Immediately. in
each township, one or more Democratic
clubs.
Resoloed, That it is the duty of the
Central Committee of the Democratic
! party,in this County to call, at as early
day as practicable, Mass Meeting at
this place; and that the Secretary cores
5 pond Immediately with Senator Pugh and
ssuch Others as they may seefit to address
the meeting; said committee to fix the
time and make necessary arrangements.
Resolced, That the above proceedings
be pnblished in the Spirit of Democracy
.aEessf3a M. MORROW, Chm.
J.. n. MITCHELL. Sec'y
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ANNOUHCEMENTs. 4

Mr. EDroR, As the first the most deter
mined and persevsring champion Of law-reforn
and the popular election of Judges, we call
! upon our fellow-citizen,
EDWARD ARCHBOLD, ESQ,
40 be q candidate forsthe Office of Judge of the
Court Of Common Pleas of tho second snbdi-
vision of the sth Judicial District, subject to
the decision Of the County and District Con-
venticns. You will therefore please announce
his name accordingly. MANY CITIZENS
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ON SATURDAY, August 80, 1856, on the
" premises, in Centre township, Monroe
County, Ohio, the subscriber, as administrator
of the estate Of William Maffett, deceased, will
offer for sale at public outcry the following
described lands and tenements, to wit: The
south west quarter Of the north east quarter
of section 20, township 4, of range 5, contain
ing 40 acres, more or less; subject to the dover
of Mary Ann Mafett, heretofore assigned.
TERMS OF SALE.-lOne-third cash in hand,
one-third in one year, and one-third in two
years, with interest from the day of sale, to
be secured to the satisfaction of the under
signed. Il BENJAMIN MAFFETT,
July 80, 1856. Admir-.
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The Society wish to encourage the introduc-
ton and use of the best farm implements in
the country, hence the above-named imple-
ments need not be manufactured in the county,
but they must be owned in the county. If man
ufactured in the county, the premiums on agri-
cultural implements will be doubled.
Awarding Comnnittee-Thomas Morris, Henrv
Ford, John Griffith, John Kerr and Thomas
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The above articles must be manufactured in
the county, and within the year. The COM
mittee are requested to make lengthy report,
describing the articles upon which they award
premiums, and noticing the number of COM
petitors for the different premiums.
Awarding Committee-William Litten, David
Groves, VIM. F. Hunter, William Hobaugh and
Gardiner Thomas.
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List Of Pre- m i u m S i.
ON FIELD CROPS.

Best crop of wheat not less than acres. IS
I'd best do -.
Best crop of corn not less than acres. 9
ID best do -. ]
Best crop of oats not less than acres.... 8
I'd best do -. l
Best crop of potatoes not less than acre.. 9
I'd best do -.
Applicants for premiums on Crops, must
have their ground and produce accurately
measured by one or more disinterested persons,
whose statements must be verified by affidavit
and must furnish explicit written statements Of
lst. the kind of soil; I'd, the kind and quantity
of manure, and manner of application; Sd, the
manner and time of preparing the ground, and
planting or sowing; 4th, the quantity OF seed
used; 5th, mode of culture and time of har-
vesting; 9Th, the amount of time of both man
and beast employed in applying manure, pre-
pairing the ground, planting or sowing-culti-
waiting and gathering the crop; 7th, and nett
amount of the crop, the whole of which must
be measured or weighed by the usual stand
ards; sth. 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 proitableness, as well as amount of crop
hence quality as we'll as quantity will be con-
sidered.
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
method of cultivating such crops may be made
public-that the farmers of the county gener-
ally, may avail themselves of any knowledge
that may be useful to them.
Competitors for premiums on Corn, and Clo-
yer and Timothy seeds, may report the COM
mittee at any time previous to the first Mon
day in Dec. 1856.
Awarding Committee-Jocl Yost, David Lup
ton, Benjamin R. briggs, Edward Reed and
Michael Slime.