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Regulations.

I. Persons wishing to compete must become
members of the Society, by paying one dollar
annually to the Treasurer, which must be done
before their articles are entered on the books
of the Society.
q. All articles, except farming utensils, offer
ed for premiums must be owned by the persons
o1Isrina them, and be exhibited by the manu-
faeturer. or by members of their families
children over q years of age are not entitled
20 compete without becoming members them
selves
g. Nc psrson will be allowed to serve on
anv committee before which he has an article
or articles for exhibition.
f. When there is no competition, no pre-
miums will be awarded unless the article pre-
ssntsd be deemed deserving and meritorious.
IS. Premiums may be awarded on any arti-
slss not enumerated in the Premium List.
~ No animal can obtain premium unless
HM -ownediin Monroe County; and no article
can receive any unless it is the growth or man.
~facture Of the County, with the exceptions
speoified in the list.
~. The various awarding committees are
requested to be present in due time, and to re-
mart themselves on their arrival to the Score
tasy.
g.. Judges on animals will have regard to the
symmetry, early maturity and size; and will
make proper allowances for age, feeding. and
the general character and condition of the ami
mals. They are especially requested not to
give encouragement to over-fed animals, the
object being to have superior animals for breed
Ing, Judges are requested to examine the
progeny, when possible, of all animals exhibited
as breeders, and make due allowances for excel
lSnoies and imperfections in these, in giving
their awards to the sire or dam. No pSrson,
except an officer or member of the Board, will
be allowed to interfere with the judges during
their exhibition.
0. The payment Of one dollar, entities the
person, SO paying to make but two entries in
the class Of animals; for each additional entry
50 cents must be paid.
10. Further orders as to the exhibition will
- v,,bl;s bad IN due TINA
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WILLOW GROVE HOUSE.
BARESVILLE, OHIO,
(at Jacob Barrels old Stand
JACOB FISHER, P ;etor.

The proprietor of the above sed House,
begs leave to inform the publ nat he has
Just opened up said house 4r .ne accommo-
dation of travellers and be- iers. Every
attention will be paid to those sho favor him
with a call, to make them comfortable and
their stay pleasant. He IS well provided with
Stabling, and the utmost attention will be Civ
en- to that department. Charges reasonable
Don't forget to call at the Willow Grove.
JACOB FISHER.
Baresville, March 25, '57. pd.
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Legal Notice.

MARY LUCRETIA LACEY, wife of James R.
IN Lacey, whose place of residence is un-
known to the petitioner, will take notice that
on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1857, James R.
Lacey, filed in the Office of the Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County,
Ohio, his petition for Divorce, which is now
pending in said Court, in which he charges the
said defendant Mary Lucretia with going away
and living in adultery with one John Patton.
Said petition will be for hearing at the October
term of said Court, 1857.
GEO, w. DURKEE,
Atty for Petitioner.
July %. 1a57--6w.
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Miscellaneous.
WARREN'S
Ohio Criminal Law & Forms
SECOND EDITION,
ENLARGED AND REVISED
TO SUIT TIE STATUTES OF 1857.

Justices of the Peace and Mayors are author
lied to purchase this work out of the Fines
that they collect.
EXTRACTS FROM RECOMMENDATIONS,
81 would not be without it for ten times rts
price," M. WADDEL, Justice of the Peace and
Mayor, Hillsborough, Ohio.
"The system observed in arranging the
Statutes, precedents, and the references to
authorities, makes it work admirably adapt
ed to its object"
s. F. TAYLOR, Com. Pleas Judge.
"No Library in Ohio is complete without it.
and no Justice of the Peace or Mayor should
attempt to administer the Criminal Law with
out copy"
THOMAS BOLTON, Com Pleas Judge.
"To Justices of the Peace, Mayors, &C.. it
will be of almost indispensable necessity whilst
to Prosecuting Attorneys and the Bar generally
it will prove highly convenient"
JOSIAH SCOTT, Supreme Judge.
"Magistrates will especially find it of great
value in the discharge of their duties, while
its exposition of the Law, and simple arrange
ment, commend it to the study Of the private
citizen.''
B. STORER, Judge of Superior Court of Gin.
SIT is much needed by Justices and Attor-
neys of Ohio generally"
Q. BOWEN. Supreme Judge.
81 have examined the work with considera-
BILE care, and expressed the opinion that it is
exceedingly practical"
JOHN w. OKEY, Com. Pleas Judge.
"The Work is of great practical value not
only to Justices, Constables, and other officers
but to the Lawyer though well read in Crimi-
nal Jurisprudence
HIRAM GRISWOLD, Chairman Judiciary
Com, o. s. Senate.
at should be in the hands of all Justices
Prosecutors, and those engaged in any wise in
criminal proceedings."
| B. F. HOFFMAN,, Com. Pleas Judge.
81 regard the Work as worthy of place in
the library Of every lawyer in Ohio; and one
which should be owned and CAREFULLY STUDIED
by every Justice of the Peace in the State who
expects to aid in the enforcement of the Crimi.
nal Law VIM. SAMPLE, Com. Pleas Judge
| 81 have no doubt that ssWarren's Ohio Grim.
inal Law and Forms," were supplied to all oul
Justices and Mayors who have criminal bust.
ness before them, it would save more costs to
she County Treasures every year than the ex.
pense of furnishing them.'
| VIM. LAWRENCE, Com. Pleas Judge.
Price 81 so. A. BROWN,
Gen. Agent, Bellefontr' e, o.
| An~nst 5 1S57.-6w.
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CHARTER PERPETUAL.
E ma Insurance Company
OF
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Tncornorated A n 1914

IuCOI pO1 dCOu n. os 4o1cs
Cash Assets Jan. l, 1856, $1,O14,39
| I ASSURANCES can be effected with its agency
/ in t.;is place and policies issueo without
| lelay for this old and favorably known Com
pany against the dangers of fire on
Dwellings and Contents, Stores and Mer-
chandise, Mills and Machinery, Man
ufactories and Stock, Colleges,
Halls, Bridges, Public
Buildings, Boats, Cargoes and Personal
Property generally.
Also
The Perils of Inland Navigation.
Of Boats, Cargoes, or Freight and Car
goes on Lakes, Bays, Rivers, Ca
nals Rail Roads, or other
modes of
Transportation of property in transit.
All at as reasonable rates of premiums and
liberal rules as the dangers assumed permit
for mutual safety and reliable indemnity to
patrons.
Losses Equltably Adjusted and prompt
ly Paid.
"a Especlal attention given t. the Insu-
rance of Dwellings and Contents, for term
from to years.
If it is a sound practice in owners to insure
dangerous classes of property, it is equally
proper to protect the safer and more innocent
descriptions as just difference is made in the
rates of premiums charged. In fact, the lat
ter being safer, is done at lower relative profit
and its cost more nicely determined. Every
one that possesses the least ability to aceumu-
late, should protect all his property to the full
scope insurance shields it.
j. b. BENNETT, General Agent, Cin., o.
All business transacted with dispatch and
fidelity. Apply to
WILLIAM P. RICHARDSON,
Agent at Woods6eld, Ohio.
Nov. 10, 1856.
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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 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, OF Representa-
tive for the residue of the present decennial
period, or for all, or any portion of any subse-
ouent 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
seauent 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 ratio, be entitled to ad-
ditional 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 decen-
nial period, which shall be contiguous territory,
and each shall contain as near 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-
nial 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-
NAL period, and at least four months prior to
the general election in the first year of each
subsequent decennial period, the counties enti-
tied to more than one member for all, or any
portion of such decennial period, in either or
both houses, shall be divided into districts for
the whole of the decennial period. descrip-
ton of the district of each county shall be
published as mag be directed by the County
Commissioners or as mag 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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NOTICE OF INSOLVENCY.

NOI1CE Or NlNOOLt ENCI
NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of
IN Mary Coleman, deceased, is probably insol
vent ALI persons having claims against said
estate, are therefore required to present them
in the time and manner pre- ibed by law.
WAN. Ill >sfSlNG. admir-.
July 20, le57.-3y,
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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-Joseph Rodgers, Hen
ry Mengle and James Armstrong (of Malaga.)
DAIRY PRODUCTS, FRUIT, vEGE-
TABLES. &c.
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Premiiums and Regulations,

Er Ms SintN ,As,naa Erhibition Of the
Monroe CSxnty Agricultural Society, to
b. .hsld IN Woods6eld, on Thursday and
EIday, the a4M and 25th days OF
Ssofenaber. 1857,
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| UNENUMERATED ARTICLES.
ORDER OF EXHIBITION.
First day, Thursday, September 24th.


All articles for exhibition, except horses and
the competitors in the plowing match, must be
entered on the Secretary's books before O'Clock
A. NJ, of the first day, and it is earnestly re-
.uested, that when practicable, entries be made
on the day proceeding the first day of the
Fair.
All animals except horses, must be on the
Fair ground ready for the inspection of the
Committees at o'clock, P. M. of this day.
The Floral Hall will be opened at o'clock,
P. M. of this day.
Each committee are requested to report
themselves to the Secretary by Il o'clock, M.
of this day
Second day. September 25M.
All articles for exhibition on this day, must
be entered by 9 o'clock, A. NJ, and it is request
ed that when practicable, all entries be made
on the day preceding.
E The plowing match will commence at 10
O'clock, A. NJ.
The exhibition of horses win 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
tho Committees, will be announced.
Each Committee are required to deliver their
report to the Secretary by 8 o'clock, p. N. of
this day.
Each animal or article must be entered on
the Secretary's book to entitle it to compete
for premium.
1t is expected that the Fair of the present
year as it promises to be an unusually prolific
season, will be far superior to any of its pre-
decessors. Let the people generally be in at
tendance, and let every one bring one or more
articles for exhibition. They will be of inter-
est 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
satisfactionwh has unfortunately been man
ifested in some Instances heretofore.
WILLIAM +. HUNTER, Prcs't
JoHs 8. WAY, Ssc'y.
July ~. 1857.
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Monroe Mutual &
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

WOODSFIELD, OHIO. ssa ;sssq
This company, being organized under = lsSeee =
able charter obtained from the Legislasurs, :
Insure Hotels, Dwelling Houses, Barps, nt.isS
Store Houses, Shops, &c., &C., against lsss - !,
fire. ilsIf5 sssaai
DIRECTORS. s'sbib
NATHAN HoLLIsTER, ISAAC SMITH, stf
JNo. M. KIRKBRIDE, g. DIKHL,
LEWIS SMILEY, T. W. ARMsrRo,sr S1i
J. B.. oBLlNGER, JOHN KERR, s1ssas
w. A. TALBOT, WILLIAM STEEL .
THEo. BENNINGHAus r. KoEHrxR
J. A. DAVENPORT
JOHN A. DAvENPokF. pssasHs.ib
N. HoLLIsrER, Treas. s .ss,,.,,s
J. B. NOLL, Secretary and General AesnA
May Is, 1857. els vI
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CATTLE.

statement to be furnished in writing, con-
tanning, 1st, the age and breed of the COW, and
time Of calvipg, I'd, the quantity of milk in
weight and the butter made therefron, during
. period of ten days, (the butter made on the
trial to be exhibited with the cow at the fair }
I'd. the quantity and kind of feed given the
COW, during and preceding the experiment
The statement to be verified by the competf
tot, and another person conversant with the
facts, certifying thereto, over their signatures.
Awarding Committee-Jacob Vernon, Thos.
Mitchell and Charles B. Jones.
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AMENDMENT NO. s.

Resolued by the General assembly Of the State
+ ehia, Three-afths Of Five ssembere caeetcd
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The Society wish to encourage the introduc-
tion and use of the best farm implements in
the country, hence the above named imple-
ments need not be manufactured in the coun-
ty, but they must be owned in the county. If
manufactured in the county, the premiums on
agricultural implements will be doubled.
Awarding ommittee-Benjamin R. briggs,
John Kerr and Ezra Lennon.
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JOINT Resolution Relative to Proposed
Constitution Amendments.

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 Laws for the State, without de-
Ian, and forthwith 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-
ceed 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
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List Of Pren1iums
ON FIELD CROPS.


Best Drop Of corn not less than acres. 8
I'd best do -.
Best crop Of oats not less than S acres.... 5
I'd best do -. !
Bsst crop Of potatoes potlsss than acre. :.
Id best do -. !
Largest and best product in sugar or
s1nolssses Of acre Chinese Sugar Cane,
10 be reported to committee previous
70 December. .................
"a best do -. 8
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,
ard must furnish explicit written statements of
lst, the kind of SOIL. ID, the kind and quantity
q 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 i'm applying manure, pre-
parsng the ground, planting or sowing-culti-
vatsng and gathering the crop; 7th, and nett
amount of the crop, the whole of which must
be measured or weighed by the usual stand-
srls; 9Th, If practicable they must produces
sample Of the crop to the committee, and have
4 exhibited At the Fair.
The premiums will be awarded with refer
eEcs TO proftableness, as well as amount of
srop--hence quality aswell as quantity will be
eonsidered.
.The object which the Society wish constantly
70 keep In view in awarding premiums on crops,
is not merely that II may be known that large
Drops 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 othe COM
snittas At any time previous to the first Mon-
day in December, 1857.
Awarding Committee-Joel Yost, David Lup-
tox, and Michael Slime.
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AuprroR's OFFICE, WooDsF1ELD, |

AODlTOKS OFFICE, WUODsFIELD, [
Monroe Co., O., April Is, 1857.
hereby certify that 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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SHEEP.

An
oest puck.., ...,-...... .'..' 30
No peSt. -. t""". -"
ocsb cWos -
"a pest. .......
Best pen of 5 or more ewes ............. 3
I'd best do .............. I
Best pen Of 5 or more lambs :. ........... 8
I'd best do ............
Finest wooled buck. ................... 8
rlneSt Wooleo ewe.. q
Awarding Committee-Thomas Griffith, Hens
ry Brown and Peter Dillon.
FLOWING MATCH AND FARMING
UTENSILS.
To the team which shall plow of an acre
in the best and most worman-Gke man
ner, time not to exceed hour and 20
I'd best do .........2
Sd best do ..........
I'd best o so
Best improved cultvator.. .............. 0 so
I'd best do ............. 0 rs
Best straw cutter. ...................
I'd best do .................. so
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SECRETARY OF STATES OPFrcE,
COLUMBUS, April 4, 1857.
hereby certify that the foregoing proposed
Constitution amendments are correctly COPIED
from the original rolls on file in this office.
JAMES II. BAKER,
Secretary of State.
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Nary Mason and Mrs. David Lupton.
BED CLOTHES AND NEEDLE
WORK

PRESERVES, JELLIES. &c.
Awarding Committee-James w. Armstrong,
(of Beallsville,) Mrs. Edwin Hornbrook and Mrs.
Nathaniel Vanhorn.
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-
braced in the above list. When an article or
animal is exhibited to which is no competition,
this committee decides its claim to premium.
Awarding. Committee - Charles McGonigal,
William Hobough and Jacob N. Mitchell.
Committee on Grounds, &c.-William Read,
Thomas K. Davis and John B. Noll.
Committee on Publication and firing time of
Fair.--John NJ. Kirkbride and John s. Way.
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100 Crarahufy JAN. fst Mr. William Auetiu " Bos-
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Barnet
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Stewart. ESQ, and Miss Sophie G.. Allen.
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Walton und Miss Annette Whtcou,b, both Of W.
By Che samc Mr. Daniel Harris, Of Morotown' and
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