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AMENDMENT NO. 2,

Resolped by the General assembly Of the State
of Ohio, Three-ffths of the members elected
to each House concurring therein, that it be,
and hereby is, proposed to the electors of this
State to vote on the second Tuesday of 0cto.
Der next, upon the approval or rejection of the
following amendment, as a substitute for the
fifth and sixth sections of the fourth article of
the Constitution, viz: SEC. S. District Courts
shall be held in each county at least once in
each year, by one or more District Judges elect
ed by the electors of separate Districts to be
prescribed by law, who shall hold their Office
for Eve years; and during their continuance in
Office, shall reside in the District for which they
are elected. 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
of the Courts of Common Pleas, to fix the37mes
of holding their respective Courts. Until Dis
trict Judges shall have been elected and quail
flied, District Courts shall be held by the
Judges of the Supreme Court and of the Courts
of Common Pleas, as now authorized. Sec. 6.
The District Court shall have such jurisdiction
as may be provided by law, and the Judges
thereof shall have and exercise such power
and jurisdiction at chambers, and may be re-
quired to sit as Judges of the Courts of Com
mon Pleas as shall be directed by law.
N. H. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS H. FORD,
President Of the Senate.
Dated April Sd, 1857.
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NO. 8.

Resolved by the General Assembly of the State
Of Ohio, Three-1fths of the members elected to
each branch, concurring therein, that it be and
hereby is proposed to the electors of the State,
to vote on the second Tuesday of October next,
to approve or reject the following amendment
as substitute forthe second and third sections
of the twelfth article of the Constitution.
All property, personal and real, shall be sab
ject to taxation by a uniform rule, at the true
value thereof in money, but such deductions
from credits may be allowed as the General
Assembly may deem expedient; Provided, that
burying grounds, public school houses, and
all other public property, and all institutions
of purely public charity, and all houses used
exclusively for public worship, shall be ex-
empt from taxation; and if the total value of
the personal property of any person shall not
exceed fifty dollars, the same may be exempt
from taxation. All property employed in
banking shall always bear a burden of taxa
ton equal to that imposed on the property OF
individuals.
N. Fl. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
THOMAS H. FORD,
President Of the Senate.
Dated April Sd, 1857.
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Legal Notfca

John KERCHER, Henry Keroher, and Ffed-
j erick Meyer, who are nonsrssidents Of the
State of Ohio, will take notice that William H.
Mallory, of the county of Monroe. and tste
of Ohio, did on the 10th day of April, letx
file his petition In the Court Of Common Pleas
of Monroe county, Ohio, against them Hnd
others, setting forth that said John Kes6her
and Henry Kercher, were indebted "a 91td
Plaintiff, in the sum of thirty-six dollsrs nd
sixty-six cents, with interest from the ufh
day of February, 1857; that said John Kercher
is the owner of the south west quarter, Of the
south east quarter, of section IL, Of township
8, and range 4; also four acres in the north
west corner of the north east quarter, in the
same section, all of which is situated in said
Monroe county; that said premises are mort
lgagea4to Jane Haley and Frederick Meyer, that
the mortgage to said Meyer is without consid-
Grafton and void, and that the premises afore-
said may be sold to satisfy the said mortgage
ito Jane Haley and the Plaintiffs claim. The
said Defendants are notified to appear and an
swer said petition, on or before the third Sat-
urday after the third day of June, 1857.
SINCLAIR 4 WAY,
Attsysfer PlsiAti3s
April %, le57,-M,
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ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that q petition will
In be presented to the Commissioners of
Monroe county, Ohio, at their June session, for
an alteration of the road leading from Woods
field to Antioch, commencing for said altera-
ton at a large poplar tree marked A, on the
land of Christian Kettle, in Center township,
and going to the right hand of the present laid
out road, through a portion of said Kettles
lands, and a forty acre lot of Wm. Truskett's,
and a portion of the land of J. R. Il w. 7.
Morris, and coming to the present route at OF
near Morris fence. Said alteration being be
tween a quarter and half a mile in length.
The petitioners also ask for the vacation OF Sc
much of the present route as is supplied by
said alteration.
May s, lS57-4t.pd.
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In the Court of Common Pleas
Of Monroe County, Ohio.
CIVIL ACTION.
Frederick A. Lampine.l DHE sale

Frederick A. Lamping, THE said Peter Pal
VS.. mer, who is not a
Peter Palmer. resident of the State
of Ohio, will a k notice that ON the 18th day
of February, A. D. 1857, Frederick A. Lamp
ing, filed in the Court of Common Pleas Of
Monroe county, Ohio, Inspection against the
said Peter Palmer and others; the object and
prayer of which said petition is to obtain sat
'isfaction of a judgment in favor of said Lamp
ing, against said Palmer, rendered by Moses
Markly on the Sd day of Jan. 1852, for fifty
nine dollars and eleven hundredths of a dollar,
with costs. The said Lamping asks in his said
petition for an order to sell the south west
quarter of the south east quarter of section
number nineteen, township four, and range six,
in said county of Monroe, in which lands said
petition charges said Palmer has an equitable
interest. Said Peter Palmer will therefore
appear at the June term Of said Court, and an
swer or demur to said petition, or the same
will be taken as confessed, and a Judgment
accordingly.
HoLLIsrER, OKEY & HoLLIsrRR,
April %, 1857. Att'ys for Plaintiff.
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to each House concurring therein, that 1t De,
and hereby is proposed to the electors OF this
State to vote, on the second Tuesday OF Octo-
Der next, upon the approval or rejection OF the
following amendment as an additional section
to article eleven of the Constitution. Every
county which now is, or may hereafter be enti--
tied to more than one Senator, or Represents
tive for the residue of the present decennial
period, or for all, or any portion of any subse-
quent decennial period, shall be divided into as
many Senatorial and Representative districts
as there may be Senators or Representatives
elective in any year of the present, or any sub
sequent decennial period, which districts shall
be of contiguous territory, and'each district
shall contain as nearly a ratio for Senator or
Representative as is attainable, without violat-
ing the rule herein given as to contiguity Of
territory, and without dividing any township,
election precinct, or ward. If any Represen-
~tative, or Senatorial district, composed of two
or more counties shall by reason of any excess
of population over a ratio, be entitled to ad-
lditional Representatives or Senators for any
portion of the present or any subsequent de-
~cennial period, the district shall be divided into
two districts, for each portion of such decsn-
NAL period, which shall be contiguous territory,
and each shall contain as near a ratio as is at
tainable 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 Senatorial
Representation for any portion of any decen-
NAL 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. At least
four months prior to 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-
Rial period, and at least four months prior to
the general election i'll the first year of each
subsequent decennial period, the counties emit
tied to more than one member for all, or any
portion of such decennial period, in either OF
both houses, shall be divided into districts TO,
the whole of the deeennial period. A descrip-
ton of the district of each county shall be
published as may be directed by the Count,
Commissioners or as may be prescribed by law
N. H. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives..
THOMAS H. FORD,
President Of the Senate.
Dated April Sd, 1857.
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AMENDMENT NO. 4.

Resolved By the General Assembly Of the State
of Ohio, Three-ffths of the members elected
to each House concurring therein, That it be
and hereby is proposed to the electors of the
State, on the second Tuesday of October next,
to approve or reject the following amendment
as a substitute for the first and second sections
of the thirteenth article of the Constitution.
Viz: Corporations of every description shall
be created, and corporate powers granted only
by general laws which shall define the powers,
privileges and immunities, and prescribe the
duties and liabilities of each class or descrip-
tions of corporations, but the General Assem-
bly, may enact special avs for the relief of
corporations in peculiar eases, and may make
special provisions in regard to corporations in
cases where from their peculiar location or in
~terests such special provisions are required
and may from time to time alter or repeal all
such laws, as are authorized by this section.
N. H. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives..
THOMAS H. FORD,
President Of the Senate.
Dated April Sd, 1857.
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School! SCHOOL,.

THE undersigned will teach a SELECT SCHOOL
L in the town of WOODSFIELD, Monroe coun-
ty, Ohio, for the term of TEN WEEKS, COM
mencing on
The Oath day of August, 1857.
Great pains will be taken to render the
School both pleasing and profitable to those
who may attend.
Thoroughness III the branches studied, will
be the constant aim of the teacher.
Special attention will be paid to those desir-
ing to qualify themselves for teaching.
Black board exercises, in the various branches
will form a matter of particular study; and the
best method of teaching will form important
subjects for discussion.
Regular lectures upon the "Theory and
Practice of teaching, will be delivered to the
class.
TERMS:
Common Branches. ......$ 81 00 per scholar.
Analysis of English Sem
tence, Philosophy, LIST pit.
Algebra, Elementary Ge-
ometry and Book-Keep-
ing .......-..... % w
Higher Algebra, Geometry,
Trigonometry, Survey
ing, Astronomy, Chem
istry, &c.,... Sc 90 /"
g For further particulars inquire of the
undersigned. WILLIAM WHEELER,
Mrs, AGNES WHEELER.
WooDsFIELD, March 25, 1S57.-tf.
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Cornell's Biographies.

TINE series recommended by the teachers of
i Monroe County, at their last association,
and decidedly the best series published-for
sale by the undersigned, who respectfully in
vites the attention of parents, teachers, and
" Boards of Education" to the sterling merits
of this series, and its many excellent features
not foundi in other School Biographies.
Liberal arrangements will be made for first
introduction.
Merchants having on hand "Mitchell's Sc
ries," can exchange them for Cornelrs, at
wholesale prices.
Teachers and others are requested to cor
respond. WILLIAM WHEELER,
Agent for Monroe county.
WooDsFIELD, Dec. 8, 1856. If.
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@RMAD. READ3
Important New Political Work,
POLITICAL TEXTBOOK,
OR
nNCECLoPTDIA

THE undersigned proposes to issue from press,
1 on the LIST day Of June next, q POLITICAL
TKxr Book, Oh ENCYCLOPEDIA, containing every
thing necessary for the discussion, either on
che hastings or in the press, of any political
question which May be brought forward.
Amongst other things, it viii contain the Arti-
sies of Confederation, the Constitution, the
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '9s and
80, the Ordinance Of 1857, the various Party
Platforms for the last twenty years, the Hart
ford Convention Platform, the Know-Nothing
Ritual, the Missouri Compromise Of 1870, the
various Laws organizing Territorial Govern
nents since the foundation of the Government,
Including the Kansas and Nebraska Act, the
decision Of the Supreme Court in the bred
Scstt case, copies Of every enactment Of Con-
aress since the foundation of the Government
which is The subject of discussion, the Con
gressional record of votes en- the same, CLASH
led; extracts from important Political Speeches
or Letters, pertinent to present issues; the
inaugural Address of Mr.. Buchanan; an alb
strsct Of the laws Of each State regulating suf-
frage, and providing against the immigration
Of foreign paupers and convicts: emigration
statistios. In fact, it win be an omniurn gath.
eruns of everything of political Importance
neoessary to the discussion of the issues al
present dividing, or likely to divide parties II
the United States.
Whilst the undersigned is ardent and un-
swerving Democrat, he intends to make TINS
book I complete Political Encyclopedias, unbi
used in its preparation by party prejudices
30 hat it will be q book of reference Tor mel
Of all parties.
It will be printed in the best style, conye
sniently indexed, and handsomely bound, ane
win Be forwarded to Subscribers at So 90 PEI
copy, in advance, free of postage.
- Persons taking an interest in obtaining Sub
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Tavern Stand for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale his TAVERN
i STAND, at a bargain, for cash, or in exchange
for land in this county or in the West. Said
property is situated in the
VILLAGE OF GRIND VIE ",
in Washington county, on the Ohio river. 1t
consists of two lots 66 by 100 feet, two new
frame houses, two stories high, finished off in
ten rooms; together with a large and commo-
dious stable.
Any person desiring such property, would
do well to call and examine this property be.
fore purchasing elsewhere, as l am determined
to sell.
81 For further particulars inquire of the
subscriber on the premises.
WILLIAM W. ROSE.
Feb. 4, 1S57.-6m.
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Farm for Sale.

DOL ACRES within 2 miles of Woodsfeld,
OOl It's acres under cultivation, about 200
FRUIT TREES, mostly grated, a new Bank
Barn, a GOOD DWELLING and Saw-Min on
the premises. Said farm is well watered.
ALSO
LOT NUMBER TWENTY-FOUR IN JAMES
TOWN.
So Fer further particulars apply to
J. B. NoLL, Real Estate Agent.
April 8, 1857.
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NEW HACK LINZ

BgnHE subscriber intends to rpm . tri-wsekiy
HACK regularly between
WoODSFIELD and CLARINGToN'
Commencing on Monday, April 20, 1887
Leaving Woodsheld every Monday, Wednes.
day and Friday morning, at 8 o'clock; and
Clsrington every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday morning at the same hour.
ne viii rive every attention to the comfort
p d convenience of his passengers.
Packages will be conveyed to and from the
above and intermediate points at reasonable
: charges.
81 The HACK viii arrive at Darlington in time
1for passengers to take the regular Parkers-
burg boats for Wheeling.
By this route passengers will be conveyed
% and from Wheeling at less expense than by
my other route, as the subscriber 1n.ends
making arrangements to ticket passengers
through from Woedsfeld to Wheeling.
G. w. MURPHY.
ssApril %, 1887.
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Ayers CathartiC Pills,

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remove the distractions of its organs, purify the bIenl,
and expel disease. Theypurge out the foul hunnors wfd4
breed and grow distemper, stimulate sluggishe OF dsur-
dered organs into their natural action, and impart healthy
tone with strength to the whole system. Not only -
they cure the everyday complaints Of every body, bgt
also formidable and dangerous Diseases that have $500
the best Of human skill. While they produce powerful
effects, they are at the same time, IN dfminished doe0stbs
safest and best physic that can be employed for children.
Being sugarcoated, they are pleasant to take; and being
purely vegetable, are free from any risk q harm. Cprp
have been made which surpass belief were they not eIb
stantiated by men Of such exalted position and cA44c1r
As to forbid the suspicion Of untruth- Many eminsut
clergymen and physicians have lent their names toesret
fly to the public the reliability Of my remedies, while oh
es have sent me the assurance Of their conviction -
my Preparations contribute immensely TO the rlisf o.
afflicted, suffering ellow-men
The Agent below named Is pleased to furnish gatfs NJ
American Almanac, containing directions for their ~ AnA
certificates of their cures, of the following compIainfs:-
Costiveness, Bilious Complaints, Kheumatism, nBuFsYs
Heartburn, Headache arising from = foul stomach, Me-
arising therefron, Flatulency, Loss Of Appetite. an Uleere
Gus and Cutaneous Diseases xhkh require On svarpans
Medicine, Scrofula or Kings Evil They also, by purify
ing the blood and stimulating the system, cure many
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JOINT Resolution Relative to Proposed
Constitution Amendments.


RESOLVED By the General Assembly of the State
of Ohio, That the Secretary of State be and
he is hereby instructed to cause the Proposed
Amendments to the Constitution, passed at
the present session, to be published in the
newspaper having the contract for the pub
fishing of the Jaws for the State, without de-
lag, and orthwith forward three copies of the
same, together with a copy of this Resolu-
tion,) under his certificate that said copies are
correct, to the Auditor of each county; and the
Auditors respectively, shall Immediately pro-
coed to contract for the publication of the said
Proposed Amendments in two weekly (English)
and one weekly GERMANY newspaper, if pub
lished in the county, till the second Tuesday
of October, 1857; and the publication shall be
paid for out of the county treasury.
N. H. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
THOMAS H. FORD,
President Of the Senate.
Dated April 4th, 1857
SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE, J.
COLUMBUS, April 4, 1857.
l hereby certify that the foregoing proposed
Constitution amendments are correctly copied
from the original rolls on file in this Office.
JAMES H. BAKER,
Secretary of State.
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AMENDMENT NO. 5.

Resolved by the General assembly Of The State
y ehss: ghsss-sfths u the Ds.bss slsstsa
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AUprroR's OFFICE, Woopsr1rLp,

AUpIroR's OFFICE, WooDsF1ELD,
Monroe Co., o., April Is, 1857.
hereby certify hat the foregoing proposed
Constitution amendments have been compared
with the amendments published by authority
and found to be correct.
JOHN S. HOLIDAY, Aud. M. C. O.
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Examination of Teachers.

DUFF'S MERCANTILE COLLEGE
u of Pittsburgh, Pa, Wheeling, (Va.)
and Burlington, Iowa.
Founded in 1910, and incorporated by the
Legislature of Pennsylvania, with perpetual
Charter.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
His Exeellency the Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN.
President elect of the United States.
Hon. WIN. WILKINS, Hon. CHARLIE NAYLoR,
" MOSES HAMPTON, Gen. J. 4. MooRHEAD
6 w. H, LoWRIE.