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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1857-03-05
Obituary.

DIED IN Lick Township, jackson Co,
Ohio, at the residence of his son-in-aw
]. W. Hanna, on Feb. 28th, 1857, GEO.
L. CRooKHAM, in the 18th year of his
age, an old and highly esteemed citizen
of this place. Father G. was born in the
town of Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pa, on
the 18th of Nov, l77o; he came 10 this
place in the year 1899, when the country
was new, wild and romantic; he was a
volunteer among the defenders of his
country in the war of 1925. His oc-
cupation has been mostly, the onorable
and important one Of educating the youth
of the country, and ranked among the
teachers Of the first order. Mathematics
was his Gavorite science, its higher branch
es were his pastime sports, and prob.
lens that were to common scholars, and
even teachers, an Herculean task, were in
his hands, mere play things he was most.
ly a self-made, and entirely an original
man; he acted no borrowed part. Faith
er G. for near thirty years has been a
professor and able defender of the Bible
and the christian religion. The temper
ance cause found in him one of its strong.
est supporters. Human freedom was the
great and absorbing theme of his lite; he
hated slavery as he did its author, with
perfect hatred. He was the Father Of l6
chldren--l4 of whom are now living
He was man Of strong and robust con.
stitution, and for fifty years had enjoyed
uninterrupted good health, His last Ill
mass was brief:-0n Thursday aiternoon,
be found BY Attempting q piek up a pen
Ecils 'tl sa could not use his fore finger
towgsfslN . walked out to the roa.
--stccds 5few Ihomtqls az attenp.jsg &
regain the room found lsilinl
him, and had tobe assisted blythe family
AL bed time he urged the family to re
( tire, and leave him sitting on bis chair
but Mrs, Hanna remained up, and as hs
father made the effort to reach his bed
he failed; he then got down and tried t.
crawl. but was unable to do that, and il
! this position Mr.. Hanna found him, Of
coming into the room; the family wa
aroused, and he was got on to bed b,
continued to fail in the use Of himsel
gradually, till Saturday morning; at TIL
. earnest solicitations Of his friends, h
: then for the first time consented TO have
physician called, but said he shoul,
. die About one o'clock p. NJ. on Satur
y day, he took sinking spell, and wa
thought to be dying 1.-The neighbors wer
called, but he revived u little. but wa
ill nearly the last, able TO speak; he con
d linued gradually sinking, and his breat
' growing shorter, ill s minutes past tw
: : O'Clock P. M,-his eyes were closed to a
i that was earthly, leaving a numerous Gil
!: Gle of friends to mourn nirreparable los'
J, On Sabbath afternoon his funeral and buI
ial was attended by numerous concourst
and he inferred by the side of III
: companion, who had preceded him abo,
!. four years.
" His last hours were tranquil as a sun
e mer morning, and up to the last momen
he knew all that were about him.
"
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From the West.
ST. LOUIS, Feb

OF I1UUI5I VtU' II.
Letters to the Republican, dated West
port. 9lst, confirm our previous reports Of
difficulties in Kansas.
Both Houses of the Kansas Legislature
have passed Bank bill, establishing a
parent Bank with six branches.
Gov. Polk resigned yesterday, and star
ted for Washington.
A station agent at Jefferson City,named
Porter, and conductors Price and Abbott
of the Pacific Railroad, were arrested
yesterday for embezsling funds of thai
Company. Thirty-six hundred dollars
have been recovered.
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Notice.
Information Wanted!

OF Mrs. ANN WELSH, (late ANN DIcKsoN)
wife OF PATRlcK WELSH, who has lived in Jack,
son county, Ohio, by her sister SARAH Dixon,
now in the City Of New York. Letters may
be addressed TO SARAH Dixon. care OF JOHN Nc
PRArLAND. No. s6, East Seventh street New
York
March 4, 1857. 5O-lm
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05-See advertisement of G. L, Derby
a Co, in another column of to-day's pa
per, headed "More Men Wanted" These
works are well worthy the perusal Of any
ono, and are well worth the price.
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R1r It will be seen by reference to our
advertising columns, that II. Harding has
removed his Book Store to Main Street,
opposit the Court House, where he will
be glad to see bic old friends and cuSto.
mers. Mr. Harding has well selected
stock Of Books and Stationery, and is ma
king such additions from time to time as
to suit the wants Of the public. Give him
call.
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Court of Common Pleas.

This court will commence its spring
session on Monday the 10th inst. The
CLERK informs US that there is an unusual
amount of business upon the Docket fol
disposal; far more than has been formany
ysars. We would remind our friends in
arrears for subscription &c, that this viii
b, a good time to send in or call at oul
Office, ard help us to little of the needful
ss we are sadly in want Of funds. VIII
cur friends remember us ou this occasion
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From the Hillsborough Garet

From the Hilsborough II Gazette.
TO THE HOLDERS OF CINCINNATI
AND HELLSBOMOUGH IL. II. STOCK,
WIZ faUOr The severance Of said Com
pany from the Cincinnati and Marietta
r. r. Company.
l expected, ere this, to have announced
to you the result of the suit brought to
sever the union contracted by those Com.
panies. A decision is expected in few
days, when you shall be advised Of the
result, and consulted as 10 the future. In
the meantime, l advise all the holders o
Hillsborough stock, who are In favor o
an independent line of railroad from Gin
cinnat to Parkersburgh. under the Hills
borough Charter, to hold their stock anC
be prepared to act, SO as 10 favor the gres
object we all have in view. Don't sci
your ammunition TO the enemy.
ALLEN TRIMBLE,
Chairman Of Committee
ofStockholders Of H. & G. r ca
February "a, 1857.
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61-T. w. Gilleland, Conductor of cars
on S. & II. v. r. II is bccomcing q great
tavorite on this road. Tommy says his
train can't be beat, for he has a bully
crew, and We know that he makes bully
Conductor.
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EyMr. John French, Of the "lshsm
House." gives Ball, on the 18th mat
Tickets will be issued tomorrow. Those
Of his friends that do not receive invita-
,ions, will consider themselves ticketed
Every preparation will be made to have
a good time.
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THE CAMELs AT WoRK.-The San An.
touia (Texas) Times says;
twenty-five camels have just passed
through our city, loaded with about coo
pounds each. returning to their place oil
rendezvous, which is seventy miles from
here There are dromadaries also wi b
them, and seated on the top Of these cam,
els and dromedaries are Arabs and Turks
dressed in the costume oftheirown coun
try.'
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1857-03-05

Thomas Kendall, Superintendent OF 5.
4 H. V. Rail Road will accept our espe'
cial thanks for favors while on a visit TO
tha. place few days ago.
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AdmlnIstrator,s Notice,

Notice Is hereby given that the esubscriber has
been duly appointed and qualified as Admin
istrator on the Estate ofJaHies N0el late Of iaRs
soa County Ohio, decd. -
JAMES etltIs
March, 5th-lss7-SO-3w IS
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fr We we're 'sl,own by, R. w. Cald

we'll Of ChiIIjoot6c Ollie, a. Tomb Stopc
dcsigned'fop the mOhorf Of Mrs Mary
nacEly, dccisd., 1iiG Of D;~MacEley.s Il
Il most beautiful specimen Of workman.
ship. and rejects much credit upca. Mr.
Csldwells1he manufactured, Mr., @, /
extensively engaged iutho manufacture o
Tombstones and Mouuments, and viii b.
happy to receive orders from any Of oul
citizens for furnishing and delivering th'
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1857-03-05

4 few mofe active and energetic young men
can lind Immediate employment by which they
eau easily make 5000 to 81 ,OOn a year, to act as
agent for several new and popular works, Just
pnblishef ior Sgenls and not for sale in book
stores, ~
Ms'kaye greaB many agents employed, ma
- Il wbofnUfe nakmg from $l5 TO $20 per week
TAoses MO wish to engage in this pleasant and
sgFesable business, viii, for particulars. requi-
|sites Sc. address
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Ahtt 81

shes m
Nstice is hereby giyei
sale at public auction al
House in Jackson, Ja'isk
On Monday The son
=. -ii.-,1R,Al
At II o'clock A. NJ. Of
real estate, to wit: Gah
out LOT NJ l2G, IN the No
Jackson ,heginning at tn
James Farrars lot; thenct
Main Streets rods; thence
from Main Street; thence
west corner Of James Farra3
lei with said Farrar's lot CaT
of beginning on Muir. Str =
erty of the Trustees q tncN
Church in said town Of Jacki
in favorof David .Leurhi, issuj
Common Pleas Of JacRgK ctij
said Trustees, H. A. Swift q
ant TO me direeed as Sheriff 4
BANISTER BII
Feb, &c, 1851. tds.-19,
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Another duel took place at Savannah on
Monday last, the parties being MeSrs.
Havenrick and Kimbrough. They fought
win rilsS- Hegenrick was woGnded1z
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1857-03-05

A. Western edlOr, on hearing il re.
markedAhat persops in drowning con-
dition Suddenly recolIected allahe trans,
actions OF iheirlives, wished lha, iew
ol his delinquent subscribers would take
10 bathing in deep water.
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PnuenKErPs1E. N. Y. Feb. 27

The red mills, occupied by John Lent,
the plaster mill of David Lent, and the
beadstead factory adjoining, were destroy
ed by Ere last night, together with some
other adjacent buildings. Loss $50, 900
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Particular Notice.

All persons knowing themselves indebted N
late firm Of Peterson & Barnes, and Jnme1 PetgTI
are hereby notified that have purchased aB
claims in the above firm, and Of james PstbN
and request them to come forward and settle
same with me, and save cost to themselves, and
pense to me, BY doing 30. can be fengl-P's1
store Of A. Criswell, or at the residence 81 \
son, at all times. JOSEPH PETis
jackson, Ohio, february 20, 1857. 49, "a
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aJDuriug certain seasons OF the year the oo'
dy undergoes marked change, the Liver assumes
. torpid action, the blood requires purifying,
aad the whole system to be reverted, Hurley's
sarparilla is aremedy Of ofsupericr excellence eS'
ps>ially adapted for this purpose aud the best
article ufactured,-Lvaca (T.) Herald
Sold BY, ]. d. PARKS, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The collector Of Boston has received
$50 in a note signed Concjence. stating
that il belonged 10 lha United States ;
san exiSaa nsry sensitive
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Po191.HSk Feb. q7.

ov. Hamlin has sent 10 tin. Legisla-
Bhs resignation of the Office of Gov
erhor. He goes to Washington in few
days to resume his Senatorial duties.
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MASONIC REGISTER.

Trowcl Lodge No. 1872, holds its regular COmmu-
nicatiOns at the Masonic Hall on Broadway, on the
Friday evening on or next preceding the full moon
of each month"; MES H, q. MiLLEE, Sec'y..
Trowel ChapsN v. D., meets ut the Masonic Hall
on the first TIM Pay evening of every month j.
W. LAIRD, H. DANES H. G. MnEEH Sec'y.
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ETThanks 10 the lion B, E. Wade,
fora copy Of the Report OH the Finances
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0rJ,Q. A. sullivas. derires to state
to those having communication with him
arcush the P. o., 70 direct their letters
hereafter TO canonsburg; Penn. as he
designs TO return lhither Immediately
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1857-03-05

To-morrow-this is the day on which
idle men work, and fools reform.
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grWs are obliged 10 lay over several
for want oil I.room..
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AAND SAGE.

William Lewis. ! In Jackson connt
VS.. bate Court. Pei.
Jane Parry, ct. al. sell land.
In pursuance Of an order Of Court, in
case, ] will offer for sale at public q
the premises, at one o'elock ?. NJ
30th day of March, 1887, the follow
estate, to wit; The south eaT quartz
south west quarter. Of Section Is, towl
Of range eighteen. Also, the south ives
Ter of the south east quarter, Of ser
town'hip 6, Of range eigbtee2 sub
dover Of Jane Parry therein
one third cash in hand; one
and onerthird in two yesSs
deferred payments Apr
VII y
Guardian Of ihom
D Luckley, Atty. A
February %, 1851 %
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: Attachment Notice

o. @. Miller, An order Of Attaehr
vs.. sued in this action,
VIM. H. JohnsOn,l ans, Justice of tbs
and for Lick township Jackson countyF
the lIth day Of February, A. D., 1851
Of $3.50. Cause continued until til
March, 1857, at 10 O'Clock 4 "
february 20, 1857. 4s-3w Sv
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TIME CHANGED.

Commencing February 23
Daily Trains between Portsl
Cincinnati and Athens and Gin
ON and after Monday, The 23d q
1857, and until further notice, tsaia
as follows:
GOING EAST.
FIRsT TRMN--Leaves Cincinnati So
connecting at Blhnchester, with train
borough, Il arrive at Chillicothe at 10
Leave Chillieothe at 9 p. NJ, couneetiiis
den, with train for Portsmouth, and a
Athens at 6 ?. NJ vA
SECOND IRAlN--Leayes CiiNinnsti
P. M, connecting with HillsbolQlzzl
Manchester, and arrive at Chi1 sl
P. NJ.
FIRsr TRGN--Leaves /. 'SsSIi
NJ. and con anecting l5es
from tIillsboTOngf n saff&s at
1915 A. NJ, end Golsmbus at 3:2.
SECOND TRAIS--Leaves Athens,
connecting al Hamdsn with train from I
mouth, and arrive at Chillicolhe at 1850
Leave Ohilltothe at 100 2. NJ. conne
with Eillsborough train at Blanchester, al
rive at Cincinnati at $50 7. NJ.
Early in AF,il next, this Road will be vp
Marietta, on the Ohio River.
GEORGE BARNES, t)uy
E.Lrrarv OF. 1897
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Opened TO Athens, 1871 MiisA
Cincinnati.
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ArrEKn: When nations break truce
and disputes and bitter hostiltes arise, a
third must inlerpose, or war will be inevi.
table, AS with nations, SO with individu-
ais; be game lser-liko principle that per-
meateg' Che heart Of every nation; exists in
the breast Of Paa$llass part to the
student q hqa'n naiurI his Hs an axiom.
We hear o. Saf'and yf fdOrssQf wars, but
The last report which met our eye and
sounded upon our ear, came from the con.
cussion of two teachers OF petty schools
in Liberty township; these p4rsoOs. quite
recently, were bosom friends, Alas that
this Union should be pierpcdRnd Liberty
welier in her blood Through these col.
umns, the PUBLIC is called upon to sit In
| judgement. while each, in turn defends
IDinself, showing HIS liberal principles,
I (as the fool) wise inJlis own conceil; each
is logical, grammatical, and feigns himself
"Young America" beautifully sublimeI
each Nrrogates perfect manlincss 10 him
self and trembes for his sacred rights
fearing lest bis sun should be obscured by
a chaotic mess Of heterogeneous, unin!el
lliglble productions. 0 lhaa
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ESIieo. A. Croiut, general Advertisement
Agent, ueIt door to the Post Office, Philadelphia
il our agent for procuring Advertisements ana
Subscription for that city, and has full power TO
collect the smounts due this Otfice, Tor the same
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Look HareE

I hereby forewarn all persons who q
debts with me while doing business at u
Room Of Bnnister Brown, on Pearl street
town Of Jackson not to pay any Of the
contracted, to Banister Brown, as have i
claims or debts to my son Joseph PetoFsun.y,
gal steps win be taken to collect the same.
JAMES rETERs
Jackson, Ohio, february 20, 1851. 4g--tf
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t5gsH. :, ScHELL, late of the firm Of Skillin,
fasShcr. Owen s Schcll, United States Foreign
Xewsgpcr.A A dyertising Agent, NoHat's Building
SJ5 Broadway, New York.
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G0lNGsWESf'

First TRMN--Leaves
NJ. and eoaeeeting : y!ies
from HillsborOugT ~ aff&s at
iousA Al and Colvmhns nj 3.O.
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SAcKsoN. a. H. oHFo,

kS5-F. w. HuRTT & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, No. !,
Dscor's Building, n. w. cor. Walnut sixth Sts,
arc our sole Agents to procure subscriptions and ad
yet.isenleAts, in that city.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

A Farm containing about 300 Acres Land
near the Port Royal Pike, miles from Clsrks-
vile well improved and in high state of cultiya-
uon--in good neighbOrhood.
Now is The time to make investments in and
near GAINESVILLE. Property is rapidly advancing
every sale mado recently has paid from so &c
100 pr CT. on purchases made from IL to Is mos
past. Come quickly gentlemen, delay is danger.
Gus.
Apr II ST H JOIN, DYE, R. E, A
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE
NEGROES.

In obedience to an order made by the Chancery
Court at Dover, Tenn. at tie April Term, 1857, ia
the cause Of the heirs and distributes Of John II.
Burton, ID, exparte. will on Saturday the 9th
day Of June next offer for sale TO the highest bid
der, NJ the residence Of James Frazier, (the late
residence q John II. Burton dec'dl In Stewart
county, ab out three or fsur miles North East Of
Indian Mound, and about FIVE miles South OF La.
fayetts KY, i've valuable negroes, consisting OF
Men, Women aud Children.
TERMS OF SALE. p
Said Negroes will be sold ON credit Of six
months, taking bond with security, bearing inter
est from date for the purchase money, and cash re-
served sufficient 10 pay the expenses Of the sale,
30 f. CLAY ROBERTS. c, & NJ.
May !, '57-6w--prs. fee $500.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

n@-R. D, Dunning, No. 5, Elders Row,
has large and varied assortment of Sta
pie and Fancy Goods, and proposes to sell
them very cheap for Cash. Mr.. d. also
pays cash for various articles of produce
Read his advertisement and give him call.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
HUGHES &c CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO
j. RUTHERFORD &c CO.,
UNDER
70 W L E RS Fl A L L,
4 doors above the Post Office,

(LAaKsvILLE TENN
Have constantly on hand large assortment of
Drugs Perfumeries, Paints, Oils, Window 5lass,
Dyestuffs. Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Tobacco, Sur
pical Instruments. and every other article usual
ly kept in first class Drug Establishment.
Received by the last boat,
800 kegs " hite Lead,
800 do Snow White Zine,
100 lbs Chrome Green in cans,
100 do Paris do do
100 do Chrome Yellow do
50 do Vandyke Brown do
100 do Prussian Blue.
Also large assortment Of Paints and Varnish-
ss, Brushes, Gold Leaf, &c.
Maugsnet Il Condray's Extract for for the
Handkerche fare acknowledged to DO superior
to any of the imported, They distilled with
the greatest care aud will be found to retain their
perfume for a long time. We have have an end
less variety of perfumes, the principal Of which
b.
Jocs Climb verbena
Heliotrope Mel
New Mown Hay Mouseline
Sweet Briar Magnolia
Upper Ten Violet
West End Sweet Clover
Also a large variety Of Tooth Paste and Powder
and other articles for the toilet, for sale by
HUGHES g. co.
March 6, ls57.tf
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&C STILL THEY GOMEZ

A No. l small Farm, containing 70 acres, stu
atod on the Port RoyalPike, 3 miles from Clarks-
vile, comfortable improvements, neighborhood
frstrate and land very productive. About AZ
acres cleared balance heavily umbersd. There
is alse a iiue orchard OF peach and apple trees
Possession given at any time, and the crop OF
Wheat, Oats &c, thrown In.
JoM.DYE, RI .A
april II, ST ....
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NJ 7 y Cummings. has, VIC y

Mr.J. F. Cummings, has, VIC under
stand, bought Mr.. Carney's INTEREST in the
Livery business, and willhereafter conduct
Il on his own account. Hiss.stables are
we'll supplied with fine horses aud vehicles
and Is very conveniently located.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

The value Of the taxable property with
in the city limits will exceed a million and
a half Of dollars for the current year.
The rate Of taxation is one-half Of one
per cent.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

C. II. SMITH offers one of the best farms
in the county for sale, lying on the West
Fork of Red River. Read his advertise
mont, and attend the sale on Friday, the
Goth inst.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

This property is situated in Stewart County
recently built-l2 COO acres land; and is the most
desirable iron property In Tennessee. Possession
given "a soon the terms are complied with.
TO- M. DYE, tt uste".
March 90.