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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-04
FINE GROCERIES FOR SOUTHERN
FAMILIES

II HOMAS HOPE & CO., No 1872 Chambers street,
Il NeE-York,-esabliShed l520-lmpOrters aHd Dealers
in ali descriptions Of Rare Old Madeira, Sherry and Port
Wines. Finest Old Brsndes, Superior Old Jamaica, ST.
Croix and Antigua Rum Old Holland Gin and every variety
Of Fine Imported and Domestic Liquors.
ChamPaEBe-Max Sutaine, Meet & Chandon and
Mumm's Imperial, Cabinet and FerzeDay, Hedseick and
other Brands.
Claret aud Sauterne-lncluding Chateau Mar
gaux, Chateau Latte, LeOve, LaOse, MaTgaux and St.
Julien, Chateau and Haul Sauernes.
HOOK WineS-of JOhnanResberger, Ma cobrunner,
Rudeshemer, HOek hemeT, spark ling Ock and MOsee.
choicest varieties ElegaHts, Regalias
Conehas, Operas, Pressed and COmmune5.
Foreign Eruits-Of all kinds, Raisins, Almonds,
Prune5, c.
Teas and COfTees-all of the finest qualities.
Hams and TOEgues-BurliugtOB, Virginia and
Weslphalia Hans, Smoked and Picked Tongues.
Goshen ButteF-in Firkins, Tubs and stone Jars.
Foreign Pickels-Sauccs, CatsHps, sardines, Ca.
pers, Olives, &c.
PreserVes--East and West India and Domestic And
full and general assortment Of every variety of FINE
GROCRRlES. Imarh6 '57--diy.
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TO THE PuRLIC.

Ii y l. To THE PUBLIC,
VNTE have on hand and are constantly receiving
wv new and well assorted stock Of
HAVANA CIGARS, TOBACCO, FOREIGN WINES
.a.e-a- AND LIQUORS,
Which we are Offering to the trade at prices much
lower than they be had from any other house in the
CITY Our stock consists of the hnest brands Of HAVANA
CIGARs now in the market; BRANDIEs, which tor flavor
cannot be surpassed and imported By ourselves direct
through the Custom House to this city; SHERRT PoRT and
MADEIRA VINES warranted pure and of the best qualities
with fall assortment Of Whiskeys, St. Croix and Js-
maics Rum Holland Gin, and all other kinds.
- To Country Merchants VIC offer the best induce
ments to purchase from u.s. stock is large and always
new To prompt customers Eastern tame Will be given; to
cash buyers give every advantage All orders by let
ter or otherwise will always meet With prompt attention
LYONS 4 CO.,
10 &C.,
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LONGHURsT & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail COnfeCtiOnerl

NO.45 UNION STREET.
HAVE on hand very choice assortment of Candies Of
Ii all kinds Cakes Nuts, Preserves, Pickles Cstsups
Ssrdnes Brandy Fruits Pie Fruits, Pine Apples Oranges
Apples and every thing of the kind usually kept in Con-
dictionaries. - - p .-.r rs ole --|
They also deal in WINES and LIQUORS, Ale, CIeARs
and TcBACOo of the very best brands.
Their Bakery is Of the best in the Western country;
and they prepared to furnish fresh Light Bread and
Crackers of the best quality at the lowest prices
PARTIES, WEDDINGS, BALLS, dEc.,
Furnished by them the shortest notice. with Cakes,
Confectonsres &C. de- in the highest style of the art
Mr. Bonghurst, who has charge of the Manufacturing
Department has received several diplomas in New York.
for the best articles his line exhibited at State Fairs
and of the most skul ConectioDers in the coun-
try. ..s d2S.
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IF the heirs OF Lieut.. Robert Hayes, Capt
1Ciemont Hail, and Lieut. James Tatum Of the RevOu
Onary War, viii call Il the Office Of Ferguson Cox No. IA
Cedar street Nashville, Tennessee, they will hear
hing te their Advanl fge. ifabl2-dSrWtf
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LIQOURS
E00 BBLS Rectided Whisky;
OOO 50 % Old Bourbon do;
50 MOnOngAhes do;
50 &" Rye do,
100 . American Brandy
81 " Gin;
100 . Walkers Xxx Ale;
25 " 4. L. Kun;
Alsoa large Of hns Brandes, Wines &C. In store
and for sale by
july IL 10. EDWARDS.
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Spring and Summer Clothing.
NEW STOCK.
q FROHMAN & CO. ,

DESPECTFULLY inform their friends
N and the public generally that their new
stock of clothing for the Spring and Summer
Trade, manufactured for the Steubenville mar
ket at their wholesale establishment at Gin,
cinnati, has Just arrived. 1t is larger and
more varied, aud embraces finer articles than
usual. :.
The stock embraces Goats, Pants, Vests and
Hats and Caps for men and boys, handEer, r
chiefs, Cravats, Gloves, hose, Shirts, and iuli
stock Of Furnishing Goods, Trunks, SaliSes'
Carpet sacks, Umbrellas, &c, =,
FRoHMAM & Co. also keep on hand iHli
stock of Cloths, and Vestings, and manuiac'
lures clothing to order, on short notice, at pr-
ces that will be satisfactory to purchasers
Fits warranted.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage here
tofore extended to us. We ask for contlnu'
ance of it, and beg to assure the public that II
will be our constant aim, by dealing honora
bly,, To deserve it. We may be found at th'
Washington stand, Market street, one COO
east of the Washington Hall. Give us call
may 20, 1857. E. FRoHMAN d u
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AMENDMENT NO. 5


Resolved Jy the General ..ASsnlby Of
the State of Ohio, Thrce-6fths of the
members elected 10 each house concurring g
therein, That it be and hereby is proposed to
the electors of this state to vote on the second
Tuesday of October next, upon the approval
or rejection of the following amendment as an
additional section to article eleven of the
Constitution. Every county wAichnow is, or
NAV hereafter be entitled to more than one
Senator or representative for the residue of
the present decennial period. or for all, or any
portioG of any subsequent decennial period
shall be divided into as many Senatorial and
Representative districts as there may be Sen
ators or Representatives elective in any year
of the present, or any subsequent decennial
period, which districts shall be of contiguous
territory, and each district shall contain as
nearly ratio for Senator or Representative as
is attainable, without violating the rule herein
given as to contiguity of territory, and without
dividing any township, election precinct, or
ward. Ii any representative, or Senatorial
district, composed Of two or more counties
shall by reason of any excess of population
over ratio, be. entitled to additional Repre-
sentatives or Senators for any portion of the
present or any subsequent decennial period,
the district shall be divided into two districts,
for each portion of such decennial period;
which thall be contiguous territory, and each
shall contain as near ratio as is attalnable
without dividing counties.
If by reason OF the annexation of one Sena-
torial district to another, there shall be any
excess of population over a Senatorial ratio
which shall be entitled to additional represen-
tation for any portion of any decennialp period,
each district as now constituted, shall elect
one Senator.
Counties shall be divided into districts'by
the county commissioners or such other board
of officers elective and resident in the proper
county as may be provided by law. Al least
four months prior 10 the general election in
1858, the counties entitled to more than one
member of either house shall be divided into
districts for the residue of the present decen-
nial period, and at least four months prior to
the general election in the first year of each
subsequent decennial period, the counties en-
titled TO more than one member for all, or any
portion Of such decennial period, in either or
both houses shall be divided into districts fol-
the whole OF the deceLnal period. A descrip'
ton of the district OF each county shall be pub
lished as may be directed by the county com
missiouers or as may be prescribed by law.
N. IL. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker ofihe House Of Representatives
THOMAS ii. FORD,
President ofhe Senate
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OHIO FOUNDRY.

THE UNDERSIGNED would re-
Il spectfully inform the public generally
that he is carrying on the boundary business
in all its various branches. He is now manu-
featuring large variety OF cooking Stoves
to wit:
No. !, Hartley improved, for coal or wood ;
4, Alright,
4, Union Large Oven
9, Aurora for coal;
(" 4, Ena for coal or wood;
7, Republic for wood;
8, Improved elevated oven, for coal
" 7, Buckeye, for coal or wood;
Large Balloon coal burner;
." Egg church stove;
No. !, 2&3,
l42, Franklin stoves;
l,2,&315 cook stoves
Eight different patterns Of Arch Crates
Four :" Cast Tenders
Wagon boxes, Wholesale or retail;
Plow Points. of all the different patterns
No. 5, Patent Lever Plow castings;
Three sizes cooking Crates,
Castings made to order or the shortest no
tice.
All of which will be sold at reduced prices
DT am also carrying on in connection wit
the above the Tin aud Copper Business.
D Wareroom, Market street, below th
Bank, Steubenyille, Ohio. ..-..-.-
oct22-ly. WILLIAM l.. SHARP.
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AMENDMENT No. 2.

Resolred By the General assembly q
the State Of Ohio, Three'lilths of the
members elected to each House concurring
therein, that it be and hereby is proposed to
the electors Of this State 10 vote on the second
Tuesday of October next, upon the approval
or rejection of the following amendment, as
substitute for the fifth and sixth sections Of
The fourth article of the Constitution, viz
Syc. 5. District Courts shall be held in each
county, at least once in each year, by one or
more District Judges elected by the electors
If separate districts to be prescribed by law,
who shall hold their offices for five years
and during their continuance in office shall
reside in the district for which they are elect,
ed. The provisions of the fourteenth section
of this article shall apply to District Judges
The General Assembly may by law authorize
the Judges of the District Court, and the
courts Of common pleas, to fix the times Of
holding their respective courts. Until district
Judges shall have been elected and qualified
District Courts shall be held by the Judges
Of the Supreme Court and of the courts o
common pleas, as now authorized. SEC. c.
The District Court shall have suck jurisdic
rion as may be provided by law, and the jud
ges hereof shall have and exercise such pow
er and jurisdiction at chambers, and may b
required to sit as Judges Of the courts Of Com
mon pleas as shall be directed by law.
N. II. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker Of the House Of Representative
THOMAS II. FORD,
President Of The Senaf'
Dated April 8, 1857.
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NORTON HOUSE.

vENHE UNDERSIGNED would respect,
J. fully notify the travelling community,
that he is ready to receive guests, and will
take great pleasure in rendering them COM
Portable, by prompt and careful attention
to their demands. 1t is the earnest desire
of the proprietor to give entire satisfaction
to those who may favor him with their pa
tronage. 1t is his intention to have his ta'
BILE always furnished with the most choice
productions of the season.
A liberal share of public favor is most
respectfully solicited.
G. A. BOWERS, Proprietor.
South 4th street, Steubenville Ohio,
marlP57
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AI.ARnE STOCK OF
Fan and Winter Goods.

Fall and Winter Goods.
SUPERIOR Black and Blue, Brown,
~ Olive and Green Cloths.
Extra fine Black French Cassimeres,
French fancy Cassimeres.
Vestings! Silk, Satin, Grenadines Plush;
Velvets and White Silk Vestings, all
newest styles, and be made in the best
manner!
Shirts, fancy and colors, Undershirts and
Gloves, and all other kinds of Furnishing
Goods.
Always on hand, Ready Made Clothing,
and all very low for cash.
]. LITTLE, Merchant Tailor,
nov5 ID door from corner Sd q Mar.
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NEW GROCERY STORE.

THE UNDERSIGNED would respect
L fully inform the citizens Of Steubenville
and surrounding country, that he has opened
ROCE R Y ST o Il II
on the corner of 4th and Adams streets.
1t is his intention to keep constant and
general assortment of all such articles as are
Usually kept in grocery stores. The highest
market price will be paid for produce. He
hopes by strict attention to business, and 6J
selling low, to be favored with liberal share
of public patronage. p,
april S,57 MATTHEW WORSTELL'
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Summer Goods Selling at Reduced

T Il I Z u y
7 ALLEN has commenced selling out the
~ balance of his summer stock OF
Ladies Dress Goods,
at and below COST. IRISH LINNENs, LINN
EN- TABLE-cLoTHs and CARPITINo . ply
Ingram, Vinition and Brussels carpet.
Great bargains may be expected at the
store of J. ALLEN, corner Sd and Mar
ket st. aug.26;-tf.
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AMENDMENT NO. 3,


RESOLVED by the General assembly Of
hesitate ofOhiO, Three-flths of the mem
berS elected to each branch concuriug therein,
that it be and the same hereby is proposed to
he electors of the State, to vote on the second
Tuesday of October next, to approve or reject
the following amendment as substitute for
the second and third secti ons Of the twelfth
article of the Constitution.
All property, personal, and real. shall be
eubi ect to taxation by uniform rule, at the
true value thereof in money, but such deduc-
tions from credits may be allowed as the Gen.
eral Assembly may deem expedient; provided
that buryng grounds, public school houses
and all other public property, and all insttu.
lions Of purely public charity, and all houses
used exclusively for public worship, shall be
exempt from taxation and if the value ol
th6personBl property of any person shall not
exceed fifty dollars the same may be exempt
from taxation. All property employed in ban
king shall always bear burthen of taxation
equal to that imposed on the property of indi
viduals.
N. II. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker ofths House Of Representatives
THOMAS H. FORD,
President Of the Senate
Dated April 8, 1857.
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The Religious Book Depository.

Inc RenglOuS BOOK OeposlIoAy'
THE ENTIRE STOCK, by an ar
Il rangement Of the Presbytry Of Steubenville,
has been placed in the hands of MCDOWELL
L. Co., under the control of committee, A
large assortment of new books has just been
opened and others are expected so that a
complete assortment of all the Books OF the
Presbyterian Board, can now be supplied at
catalogue prices.
Also, an ample selection from the WORKS of
the American Tract Society some Of the new
works are of thrilling interest, such as "Ada
the Juish Convert ;""The Life of Capt. Head
ly Wears" and many others.
The Presbyterian Board has also provided d
most valuable addition to S. Scool Libraries.
The attention of the public is especially in
vited to this most valuable supply of Religious
Literature. b. u. CoMlNGo.
June II, 57.-tf. Chm of Com.
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ETNA AIR. TIGHT STOVE,

A COOKING STOVE designed for
IN Farmers and hotel keepers, burning wood
and coal, and guaranteed to give satisfaction
to purchasers. Also, Live Oak Large Oven,
for burning wood; Star of the West, and
vet introduced for baking and roasting, in re-
spect to saving fuel and for durability they are ar
unequalled. Manufactured by A. bradley,
Pittsburgh. The subscriber keeps constantly
on hand large assortment OF lin Sheet Iron,
brass ware, self-sealing cans, DC. Persons IN
want of anything in his line will save money py
giving him call SpOuting roofing and all
Kinds ofiob work done to order and at the lowest
prices. The highest prices paid for old copper
and pewter. Store north side Of Market three,
doors west of 4th. j. b. LlNDoAA'
april silly
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CEMETRY MARBLE WORKS.
Fourth St., Four Doors South Of Market,
q. HA...hn...rslln 0hin

IdSI HkUOj EVVH"011 '@@7I 0
M r. HOBBS, Marble worker and
Nl' Sculptor, would call the attention of all
persons wanting Marble work such as Monu-
ments, Tablets Grave Stones, Post and Chain
Fences, Mantles and Furniture Slabs, to his
establishment, where general assortment
will be kept on hand. Having no agents EN-
ployed 10 travel the country soliciting pat
ronage, he will be able to sell fifteen per cent
lower than any other Works Of the kind, in
the city; Being a practical workman he is
prepared to getup designs OF Monumental
art on the shortest notice.
C. Cemetry work done to order.
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.JNo. M'LAueHLrN,


VIM, M'LAUGHLN. 500. .JNo. M'LAUeHLIN,
Saddle, Harness & Trunk Mandatory.
WM. M'LAUGHLIN & SON, Market
w Street, Steubenville, opposite the Wash
ington Hall, keep constantly on hands gen.
eral and extensive assortment OF
SADDLES, BRIDLES,
HARNESS, CARPET BAGS,
TRUNKS, WHIPS, &C., &C.,
Robes, horse Blankets, new styles /; Sleigh
bells, gIrths, nets, DC, all of which they are
prepared to sell wholesale or retail
superior stock of Trunks on hand, to
which particular attention is directed.
All articles in their line in store, or if pre-
ferred, made to order. Repairing done in the
best manner. Orders solicited, and satisfac
tion rendered.
WIN. MLAUGHLIN & SON.
Steubenville, decl7, '56,-ly.
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S. COURSEY
Pittsburgh, Columbus and Cincinnati
(Steubenville d lndiana)
R, A | L r @ A D

Pittsburgh, Columbus and Cincinnati
(Steubenville & lndiana)
R A | L r 0 A D
Connections Perfected both East and West
Trains run through from Pittsburgh to Columbus
IN AND AFTER MONDAY, Aug,
U3d, 1857, Trains will leave Steubenville, as
follows:
EXPRESS TRAIN-At 6.45 A. NJ, (stop-
ping at all intermediate stations,) arrives
at Columbus at 200 p. ut Cincin-
natt at $50 p NJ.
NIGHT PASSENGER TRAIN-At6,l 10 p. NJ.
(stopping at all intermediate Stations ar
rives Columbus at 1925 A. NJ, and reaches
Cincinnati at 7,44 AN.
THROUGH FREIGHT TRAIN-At s, A. M.
reaches Newark at 30 P. NJ, and Colum-
bus at l,l0 Am.
) EASTWARD.
. EXPRESS TRAIN-Leaaes Cincinnati at
600 A. NJ, Columbus at 1000 A. NJ, ar
rives at Steubenville at a, ,45 p. M.
NIGnT PASSENGER TRAIN-leaves Gin
cinati at $50 p. NJ, Columbus at l,35 A.
NJ. arrives at Steubenville at 9,l5 A. NJ.
THRouGH FEIGHT TRAIN-Leaves Co.
lumbus at 6,OOP. NJ, Newark 900 p. M. ar.
rives at Steubenvlle at 1890 q. m.
THE CADlZ BRANCH TRAIN
3, Will make regular trips between Cadz juno
:. ton and Cadiz, connecting al the junction
q with the above trains both EAST and WEST.
u Passengers desiring to travel on tht
Freight trains are required to purchase tick
cts Before getting on the cars, but it is pre-
= ferred they would travel on pas senger trains
CONNECTIONS WESTWARD.
Trains connect at Newark, with the San
dusky, Mansfield & Newark R. R. for Nj
, Vernon, Mansfield Sandusky, Toledo, Chicf
r go, Burlington, Iowa City and the Mort
West
nd At Columbus, with the Columbus, Piqua
Indiana r. r. for Piqua, Urbana, Troy, Bell
fontaine, Forrest, &c. and the Cleveland
Columbus R, r. for Delaware, Gallon an
Crestlne.
and Xenia, with the Dayton, Xenia & Belpr
At Indiana Central r. RS for Springfield
DAYTON, Richmond, Indianapolis Lafayett
- Terre Haute and st. Louis.
At Morrow, with the Cincinnati WilmingtC
and GAINESVILLE r. r. for Washington, Circl
VIZ vile and Lancaster.
i. At Loveland, with roads to HillsborC
Hamden and Portsmouth; and
At Cincinnati, with the Ohio & Mississip
broad guage Railroad for Madison, Louisvill
the New Albany, Evansville, Vincennes, Cair
md Central Illinois, ST. Louis, Jefferson Cit
,ut Kansas, Nebraska, and all points on the II
nois, Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
ind EASTWARD.
ors Trains connect at Steubenville, with {
lse, Cleveland Il Pittsburgh R. n. for Wheelil
5. Cleveland Pittsburgh and intermediate poin
- and at Pittsburgh, with the Pennsylvar
. Railroad for Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philad
in. phia Baltimore, New York. and the NOrthe
,eir and Eastern cities.
H, D' baggage checked through.
and Fare as Low as by any other Route
the GTFor Tickets and further informati
tac. please apply at the Depot, Washington sire
to A. S. PARKS, Agent.
On. W. W. BAGLEY, Superintendent
/, LAFAYETTE DEvENNY, General Freq
IS. Agent
= Ira A. HUTCHINSON, General Ticl
md, Agent. Aug. /, 1857. !
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W, z, LLOY
The Watson House,

s WATSON, having almost entirely re.
O' furnished and fitted up anew his spacious
hotel in the town of New Lisbon, is now pre-.
pared to accommodate the travelling public in
the best style. His table will be always fur
nished with the most choice products of the
season, and the treatment of his guests will al
ways be such as to give full and general salts
faction.
Call at the sign of the CROSS KEYS, New
Lisbon. June l3.
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NEW GOODS.

DUNLAP e. COBLE, Corner of 4th
~ and Adams streets, grateful and encoura-
ged by the liberal patronage hitherto extended
20 them in their business, beg leave to INFORM
their friends and the purchasing community at
large, that they are now receiving their spring
Stock of Dry Goods, which for beauty, variety
they offer the confident assurance is not 10 be
excelled by any in the city. Believing 1t to be
useless to enumerate articles las we lhVlte
personal inspection) we would merely say lhat
in addition to all that is desirable in the Dry
Goods line, from the finest to the commonest
fabric, we keep constantly on hand a full as
sortment of
CARPETYNG, M.4TTTNG, ,
FLOOR OLE CLOTH, WINDOW Do.
Window Shade and Drugget,
together with large assortment Of
BONNETS,
HATS,
CAPS, and Phila'
delphia made BOOTS and SHOES, as well as
Roots and Shoes manufactured by ourselves o
the best material aud by first class workmen
We continue also, as heretofore, to manufacture
to order, Gentlemens' and Youths
Clothing Of every description,
with neatness and despatch. These with oul
well known
GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT,
afford us facilities for transacting business
which enable US to offer inducements to b
met with in but few cities Our unremittins
efforts will be to render every possible salts
faction to our customers. If fair dealing ant
low prices will secure the continuance OF
large trade, it will be enjoyed by
april 1857 DUNLAP ~ COBLE.
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M,DOWELL & co.

M UU W EII " VU'J
Booksellers, StdtiOnerS, Paper Dealers, BIanf
Book Manufacturers and Book Binders,
DEALERS at Wholesale and Retail, in
~ School, Classical, Medical, Theological,
Miscellaneous, and Blank Books, Ruled and
Plain Cap, Post and Note Papers, Printing and
Wrapping Papers, Wall Papers and BORDERS
School, Counting house and Fancy Stationery
Merchants and Others desiring to purchase
will do we'll tocall and examine our stock.
The highest market price paid for Rags.
MCDOWELL Il CO.,
North side of maket, above Fourth street
steubenville. Ohio. Jan. /. '55.
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AMENDMENT NO. 4.

Resolved by tie General assembly q
The State of Ohio, Three.ffths of the
members elected to each house concurring
therein, That it be aud hereby is proposed to
the electors Of the State, on the Second Tues.
day Of October next to approve or reject the
following amendment as n substitute for the
first and second sections of the thirteenth ar.
ficle Of the Constitution, viz Corporatio rs OF
every description shall be created. and corpo.
rate powers granted only by general laws
which shall define the powers, privileges and
iinmunities and prescribe the duties and liza.
bilities Of each class or descriptions of corpo.
ralions, but the General Assembly may enact
special laws for the relief Of corporations in
peculiar cases, and may make special provis.
ions in regard to corporations in cases where.
from their peculiar location or interests such
special provisions are required, and may from
time to tina alter or repeal all such laws, as
are authoin 'by this section.
NJ ii. VAN WORRIES,
&peaker Of fAe Haltse Representatives.
THOMAS Ii. FORD
e'a aasss President ofhe Send'e.