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CLARKE,s FEMALE PILLS

THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PREPARED FROM A PRESCRIPTION OF
sIRJ. CLARKE, M. D., PHYSICIAN Ex-
TRAORDINARY TO THE QUEEN.
THIS invaluable medicine is unfailing
in the cure of all those painful and dam
gerous disorders TO which the female constitu,
ton is subject. 1t moderates all excess and
Iemoves all distractions, and speedy cure
may be relied oil.
TO MARRIED LADIES
it is peculiarly suited 1t will in short time
bring on the monthly period with regularity
Each bottle, price one dollar, bears the Gov
ernment Stamp of Great Britain, to prevent
couRterfeits.
C.AUTTON.
These Pills should not be taken by females
that are pregnant, during the first three months,
as they are sure to bring on miscarriage but
at every other time and in every other case
they are perfectly safe
Sole Agents for this country,
/. G. BALDWIN 81 CO.,
.... Rochester, N. Y.
TUTTLE Moses, Auburn, N. Y, General
gents. '."
N. B.-$1 90 and postage stamps enclosed
to any authorized agent, will insure bottle
of the pills by return mail. I'D
For sale Wholesale and retail by Henng
Melvin, Steubenvllle, o., and by Druggists
generally. declU.ly
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Howard Association Philadelphia

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
To all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseas-
es, such as Spermatorrhoea, seminal weakness,
impotence, Gonorrhea, gleet, Syphilis, the
Vice of Onanism, or Self Abuse, &C., &c.
The Howard Association, in view of the
awful destruction of human life, caused by
Sexual diseases, and the decCptions practised
upon the unfortunate victims of such diseases
by Quacks, have directed their Consulting
Surgeon, as a Charitable act worthy of their
name, TO give Medical Advice Gratis, to all
persons thus afflicted, who apply by a letter
with description of their condition, Gage, oc-
cupation, habits of life, &c., and in cases of
extreme poverty and suffering, to Furnish
Medicines free of charge.
The Howard Association is a benevolent
Institution, established by special endowment
for The relief of the sick and distressed, afflic-
ted with Virulent and Epidemic Diseases.
1t has now a surplus of means, which The DI.
ectors have voted to expend in advertising
the above not 'ce. 1t is needless to add that
the Association commands the highest Medi.
cal skill of the Age. and will furnish the mots
approved modern treatment. -......
just Published, by the Association, Report
on Spermatonhe, or Seminal Weakness; the
vice of Onanism, Masturbalion or Self abuse,
and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs, by
the Consulting Surgeon, which will be sent by
mail, (in sealed envelope,) Free of charge
on the receipt of two stamps for postage
Address, DR.. Geo. r. Calhoun, consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. 2 South
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa By order o.
the Directors.
GEO. FAiRcuILD, Secretary,
EZRA d. HEARTwELL, President.
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Dated April 8. 1857.
AMENDMENT NO. 3.

ResofUed By the General AssenaGb Of
MeStafe OfOhiO, Three-ffths of the men,
bers elected to each branch concuring therein,
that it be and the same hereby is propos ed to
the 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
subject 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 burying grounds, public school houses,
and all other public property, and all institu.
tions Of purely public charity, and all houses
used exclusively for public worship, shall be
exempt from taxation and if the value of
the personal 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 burLhen of taxation
equal to- that imposed on the property of indi-
Viduals.
N. H. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives..
ta. THOMAS H. FORD,
President ofhe Senate.
Dated April 3, 1857.
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AMENDMENT NO, 5


ReSOlUed Jy the General .Assmbly Of
the State of Ohio, Three -flths of the
members elected to each house ccncurrin g
therein, That it be and hereby is opposed 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 which now 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
portion of auy 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. If 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 attainable
without dividing counties.
If by reason Of the annexation Of one Sena.
torial district to another, there shall be any
excess of population over Senatorial ratio
which shall be entitled to additional represen-
tation for any portion of any decennial 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 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 OF
both houses shall be divided into districts fol
the whole of the deceLnial period. descrip
ton of the district of each county shall be pub
lished as may be directed by the county com
missioners or as may be prescribed by law.
N. H. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker ofihe House Of Representatives
THOMAS H. FORD,
President ofthe Senate
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Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that pursu-
1 ant to an order of Sale issued from the
Probate Court of Jefferson County, Ohio, |
will offer at Public sale, at the door of the
Court House, in Steubenvllle, on
Saturday the 9Th day of June 1857.
between the hours of 10 O'clock. a. m and 4
o'clock, p, m,-the following described prem
ises, viz, "Lot Number Nine (9) in Or's
addition to the town of Steubenvile," togeth,
er with the appurtenanees thereon, upon the
following terms, viz.-One third cash, in hand
One third, in One year,-and the residue, in
two years, with intesest from the day of sale,
to! !be secured by mortgage on the premises
This property is free from dover.
JOHN S. PATTERSON, ]
Adminis't' Of Mary iWilkin, dec d. !
april Sat
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Boyer's Compound Extract Of
HOREHOUND CAN d III!


HOREHOUND CANDY!!
DREPARED WITH GREAT CARE
L from sundry articles, principally Ex-
pectorants,o or remedies used by physicians
for cleaning the throat or air passages, and
producing healthy action in those parts.
This candy is confidently recommended
for Colds, Coughs, Hoarseness, clearing
the throat, difficult Expectoration, in ca
ses ofPhthysic, Whooping Cough, Chronic
Asthma and Bronchitis. 1t may also be
used as palliative in severe cases OF these
and other affections. 1t is strong rec
ommendation of this candy, that it contains
some of the best remedies, in convenient
and pleasant vehicle, in which they can be
exhibited to adults and children, who have
an aversion to taking medicines alone
Tb inventor relies OH the intelligence Of
an enlightened public to test the virtues Of
his candy, by fair trial. He does not
pretend that it will necessarily and infal.
libby cure all the affections in which he
would recommend its use but he believes
it will be found pleasant, safe and usefu
remedy, in those affections, when they arc
not sufficiently acute to require medical at
tendance and there are hundreds of such
cases in all communities.
Manufactured and sold wholesale ant
retail by the inventor. Fourth st., between
Market and Adams, Steubenville Ohio.
feb 24-3m JOHN BOYER.
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AMENDMENT NO. 4,

ResolUed by tile General assembly Of
the State Of Ohio, Three.6flhs Of the
members elected to- each house concurrng
therein, That it be and 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 a substitute for The
first and second sections of the thirteenth ar
tiee Of the Constitution viz Corporations of
every description shall be created and corpo
rate powers granted only by general laws
which shall define the powers, privileges and
mmunities and prescribe the duties and lia-
bilities of each class or descriptions Of corpo ..
rations, but the General Assembly may enact
special laws for the relief of corporations in
peculiar cases, and MY make special provis.
ions in regard to corporations in cases where.
from their peculiar location or interests such
special provisions are required, an d may from
time TO- time alter or repeal all such laws, as
are authorized by this section. .
"a n II. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker 9fthe House Of Representatives..
a THOMAS II. FORD,
President @the Senate.
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MCDOWELL & CO..

Booksellers, StatiOners, Paper Dedtefs, Blank
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 aud
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 & CO.,
North side of maket, above Fourth street
Steubenyille, Ohio. Jan. l, '55.
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Pianos and Melodeons.

Pianos and Melodeons.
HAVING OPENED A DEPOT FOR
Ia the sale of Pianos and Child d Bishops
Melodians, the undersigned invites the public
to call and examine hisinstruments.
They are of superior make, second to none,
and sold at extremely low prices-hence un-
doubted satisfaction can be given to purchasers;
so, come and see before buying elsewhere.
A number Of instruments always on hand
for examination and competition. All instru-
ments warranted. Old Pianos taken in ex-
change. q. MUELLER.
Kilgore Block, Market st., Steubenville
iulyl6tf. ......
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AMENDMENT NO. 3.

Resolued by the General assembly Of
the State of Ohio, Three fillhs 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
Tnesday of October next, upon the approval
or rejection of the following amendment, as Il
substitute for the fifth and sixth sections of
the fourth article of the Constitution, viz -
SIC. S. District Courts shall be held in each
county, at least once in each year, by one or
more District Judges elected by the electors
of separate districts to be prescribed by law,
who shall bold their offices for five years
and dunBg 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 iurisd c.
tion as may be provided by law, and the iud
ges thereof shall have and exercise such pow.
er and Jurisdiction at chambers, and may be
required to sit as judges Of the courts Of Com
mon pleas as shall be directed by law.
N. FL. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker ofthe House of Representatives.
THOMAS H. FORD,
President Of The Senate
NIL Ill q 1oE1
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The School Visitor.
A QUARTO MONTHLY PAPER.

The SCHOOL VISITOR is designed for the
Amusement and Instruction of Youth !;
containing choice Stories, Poetry, School
Items, Songs, Enigmas, Problems, &C.,
adapted to the wants and wishes of the
Teachers and pupils in our Public Schools.
The VISITOR hopes to find welcome
in every School and Family. can it be
sustained, do you ask Will you help to
sustain it 3?
TERMS.
Single copy, by mail, one year, in ad-
vance. 5000.
Four copies, " &" 100.
And at the same rates for larger num-
bers.
erPREMlUMS=E0
See here. Whoever furnishes the lar
gest number of subscribers before the 1st
of June, 1851, will receive, free of all ex-
pense, large and entertaining work Of
two volumns, containing 1,l00 pages Of
stories, Anecdotes, and Pictures, entitled,
" Recollections of Life Time," by Peter
Farley.
For the next largest number will be
sent two rich books, entitled; " Robert
Merry's Balloon Travels with his young
Friends, and "The Adventures of Gilbert
Co. o-Ahead."
For the next largest-"The Indian
Fairy Book"
For the next largest-"The Play Day
Book"
For the next lurgest-"The Signet
Ring and its Heavenly Motto"
1t is not necessary that the names be
all sent at one time; q Register will be
kept, and the additions credited as they
are received.
All who secure these premiums, vii
have their names nicely printed on them il
gold-leaf. Get to work, little folks.
Send all communications and contribu
tions to ALEX. CLARK.
Knoxville. left. CO.. Ohio.
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GREAT REDUCTION OF TARIFF,

AT THE NEW AND FASHIONABLE
IA Hat and Cap store, at the North West
Corner of Market and Fourth Streets; and
NO DECEPTION, NO ODDS OR ENDS ON HAND,
or OLD STOCK, BRUSHED UP FROM SEASON
TO SEASON, to palm off on the unknowing
as newly laid in Goods. His Stock is en-
tircly new, fashionable, and direct from the
Manufacturers, and the people are LEARN.
ING THE FACT, THAT GLAssGow's FASHION.
ABLE Hat & CAP EMPORIUM, is the proper
place to obtain Head Covering at a FAIR
PRICE.
Recolect the New Hat 81 Cap Store is
at the Corner of Market and Fourth SITS.
and the place to get the value of your mon
ey. Please call and examine for yourselves
nnY.l9
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NEW GOODS NEW GOODS I!

GALL AT GEORGE SC0TTaS on
Market St. and see his stock of Dress Silks,
plain and fancy.
Barage Robes, Lawn Robes, Barages,
Crape-d-Espang. All wool Delaines.
CHALLIS, GINGHAMS, BRlLIANTS
CALICOS, &c,
He has Just returned from the East with an
entire new stock of goods and is prepared to
offer still greater inducements to his customers
than the old firm have ever done. By especl-
ally consulting the tastes Of his customers. he
has endeavored to bring a stock Of goods that
will embrace greater variety, and sell at a
price that will suit all. But particular atten'
ton is requested to his assortment of
MILLINERY GOODS
in this will be found BONNTS of all prices,
FLOWE BORDERS AND STRAW
TRIMMING. FRAMES, CROWN
Innings, NETTS,
&c., &c.
And in fact all kinds of Goods usually found
in first class Milinary Rooms. He hopes to
meet liberal patronage in this department
and will spare.no pains or expense IN making
~ iublOuuCllS IN"
appears in the eastern market.
STELLA sHAwLs,
BROCHE SHAwLs,
GRAPE sHAWLS,
PRINTED sHAwLs, ..
THlBET sHAwLs,
MANTLEs, &c.
of every imaginable style and price.
Collars from 64c to $500
Sleeves, Flounci ngs, Inserting and Edg
ings, Wells, Embroydered. Handkerchiefs
Dimity Bands, &c. &c.; together will
these, he has a fine lot Of French corsets
skirts of all kinds. Hoops, &c. .
He has, undoubtedly, the best assort
ment of Goods, this Spring, that he ha
ever opened in Steubenville, and will offe
rare bargains to all that will favor hin
with their patronage. up. 9,'57
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ETNA AIR TIC HIT 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
Aurora. These stoves are far superior to any
yet introduced for baking and roasting, in re-
spect to saving fuel and for durability they are
unequalled Manufactured by A. Bradley,
Pittsburgh. The subscriber keeps constantly
on hand large assortment of Tin Sheet Iron,
brass ware, self.sealing cans, DC. Persons in
want of anything in his line will save money by
giving him call Spouting roofing and all
prices. The highest prices paid for old copper
and pewter. Store north side of Market three
doors west Of 4th. j. H. LINDSAY.
april 8 Silly
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A LARGE STOCK OF

N SAOSh Va
Fall and Winter Goods.
SUPERIOR Black and Blue, Brown,
~ Olive and Green Cloths.
Extra fine Black French Cassmeres,
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 ant
Gloves, and all other kinds of Furnishing
Goods.
Always on hand, Ready Made Clothing
and all very low for cash.
]. LITTLE, Merchant Tailor,
nov5 I'd door from corner Sd q Mar.
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OHIO FOUNDRY.

OHIO FOUNDRY.
WHE UNDERSIGNED would re-
- spectfully inform the public generally
that he is carryin on the boundary business
in all its various branches. He is now manu-
featuring large variety of cooking Stoves,
to wit
No. J. ! Hartley improved, for coal or " wood
4, Alright. I"
4, Union Large Oven "
9, Aurora for coal
&" a, Etna for coal or wood;
" 7, Republic for wood
1" 3, I'm proved elevated oven, for coal
q" 7, Buckeye, for coal or wood
Large Balloon coal burner;
Egg church stove;
No. 2&3,
4" 2, franklin stoves
a." l,2, d 81 cook stoves
Eight different patterns Of Arch Crates
Four Cast Tenders;
Wagon boxes, wholesale or retail;
Plow Points of all the different patterns;
No. S, 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
GJ' | am also carrying on in connection with
the above the Tin and Copper Business.
70 Wareroom, Market street, below the
Bank, Steubenville, Ohio.
oct22-ly. WILLIAM L. SHARP.
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S. L. Sharp,

Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist.
KEEPS constantly on hands all kinds of
IN manufactured tobacco, cigars and snuff
Articles sold by him are warrented to be of tn
best quality.
Shop on Market street, south side, one door
above the Jefferson Branch.
april 2257
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B. F. PAYNE,M. D.

ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
OFFICE on Fourth street, North ol
" Market, Steubenville, Ohio.
DR.. Payne will continue as heretofore to give
special attention to the treatment of chronic
diseases of the lungs, stomach, liver, &c. and
all diseases pee culiar to females. feb lS,
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Dry Goods Groceries, Queensware &C.,
| EWIS ANDERSON begs leave TO in
Ia form the public that he has resumed bust
ness in the room between Garrett and Me-
Carty's store on third Street lower end of the
Market. Where he intends to keep general
assortment of such Goods as is usually kept
in Grocery Stores, the highest price paid fol
produce. He hopes by close attention to
business and selling low to receive liberal
share of the patronage of the City and Coun'
try.
Jan.28-'57. LEWIS ANDERSON.
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Depression of Spirits.

The proprietor in calling the attention of
the public to this preparation, does so with a
feeling of the utmost confidence in its virtues
and adaptation 10 the diseases for which it is
recommended.
1t is no new and untried article, but one
that has stood the test of ten years trial
before the American people, and its reputation
and sale is unrivallcd by any similar prepara-
tions extant. The testimony in its favor Civ
en- by the most prominent and well known
Physicians and individuals in all parts of the
country is immense and careful perusal of
the Almanac, published annually by the pro
prietor; and to be had gratis Of any of his
Agents, cannot out satisfy the most skeptical
that this remedy is really deserving the great
celebrity it has obtained.
Principal Office and Mandatory, No. 96
Arch ST., Phlajelphis, Pa.
Sold by Henihg d Melvin, Steubenville,
VIM. NJ. Blackburn, Bloomfield, Smith Lyon,
Richmond. april 6nl5v2-ly
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that have
~ been qualified us administratx, Of the
estate of Charles j. Waterman deceased.
All persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate, will make immediate pay
ment, and all those having claims against
said estate are requested to present the
same according to law within one year from
this date f3r settlement.
AMY WATERMAN. J
onri1 TX Adnoinirtrativ
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The Watson House. .

1HO W WUDOH 11UUoO'
9 WATSON, having almost entirely re-
Ne 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 IL.
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NEW GROCERY STORE.

Look Out for the New Drug Store on the
Corner.
The undersigned respectfully informs the
l. cit zens Of Steubenville, and vicinity,
that he has opened a new Drug store, on
the south east corner of Fourth and Mar
ket streets.
Where may be found at all times large
and well selected stock of Pure Dru gs,
medicines, Paints, Oils, &c,
JOHN G. MARS.
Physicians prescriptions carefully pre-
pared.
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A. TINDLE & co:

Wholesale & Retail Manufacturers 4 Dealsrsi n
Trunks, ValiSes, Carpet Bags and
WHIPS
No. LOG Wood Street, Near Fifth,
febl6 PITTSBURGH.
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SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE,
Columbus, April 4, 1851
I hereby certify that the foregoing proposed
Constitutional amendments are correctly CO,
pied from the original rolls on file in this
office. JAMES H. BAKER,
apl5.6m Secretary OF State.