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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
February 20, 1863.
AN ACT

mo-. .40.l AN ACT
Supplementary to the several acts fixing the fees
of Sherihs, Coroners aud Constables.
Section l. Be it enacted by tho General Assem-
bly, Of the State Of Ohio, That in addition to the
fees now by law allowed to sherfs, coroners and
constables, upon executions and attachments, il
shall be lawful for the court 10 which an execution
order for the delivery of property in reployin, or
order Of attachment is returnablo, to allow tho
officer returning such execution, order for the de-
livery of property in roplevin, order Of attach
ment, reasonable compensation for Gny eXtraor-
dinary troublo expense incurred by such oficer,
in the removal or preservation OF any personal
property levied on under said writ or order, which
amount, whom 20 allowed, shall bo taxed in the
cost; Provided, that such officer shall not in any
case be allowed more than dollar per diem oac
for the services of the person persons employed
in the removal taking caroo said property, and
provided further, that no allowance shall be made,
unless shall appear to the court that the extraor
binary services for which such allowance is ask
cd, necessary for the proper execution ofsuch
writ.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in
force lom and after tho date of its passage.
WILLIAM b. WOODS,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
MARTIN WELKER,
President Of the Senate
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
New HAVEN, April lg

The annual conference of the Methodist
church is in session In this city-Bishop
James presides. A resolution was passed,
almost unanimously, declaring that slave
holding is a sin and should be inserted in
the general rules as one of the things for
hidden by them.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
Grain Market
Cincinnati Markets.

CSoINNArf, April 10.
Flour Rrm, S5.7O@5,75 for super6ue.
Whisky 24i&
Provisions buoyaut. Mess Pork Sl7 ,OO@ls,.
90. prime Sl300@l3,75.
Wheat steady. White l.45@I AZ Red 81
al 81.
Corn active at 7s@60.
Rye in fair demand at 90@98
Barley firm at 60@65.
Oats, 56@56 for prime.
Lard ii
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
spR1Na HARpWARn.

7 ONG and short handles Ames' shovels,
IL shovels withoue handlesj spades, manure forks,
shaking forks, hay-forks, noes, with and without
handles; garden hoes garden rakeB with and with
out handlea, German siekles, garden trowels, mat
tOcks, picks, axes, hatehets, saws, drawing knives
augufH ehsels trace, breast and halter chains, be-
sides good assortment OF knives and forks, spoons
So, for sale by CHARLES POST,
Rest ID street, dooFs from Main street.
mhIe-dAW
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
odd Articles not Everywhere to be
Found

EOOT-SURAPERS, bOot-jaoksl molasses
gates fawoetts, ,gun-hlnts paste jiggers, melting
ladies, dough-serapera, beefsteak FOUNDERS, steel
yards, spring balances, tack-hammers, crochet
needles, amber beads, hair pins diaper pins teeth
ing rings, window brushes, dust brushes sand pa
per, whetstones razor strops packing needles, mop
sticks, ROp heads; all kinds of mats, window paper
and oii cloth for tables, window shades silver sand
hath bricks, and many other articles too numerous
to mention, for sale by CHARLES POST,
East Second street, doors from Main.
mhl6-daW
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
New York Market.

New YoRK, April 10.
Flour advanced. Ohio S6,40@6,60
Wheat buoyant. White l,6O@l 80; Red
81 ,42@l "a.
Corn 6rm at s2@S5 for mixed White is
6l, ,25.
Pork firm. Mess, Sl7,0O@l7 so Prime,
sI2, I2,50@l262.
Whisky dull at 261s.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
Februaly 90, 1853.



me 4j.l AN ACT
To amend an act to provide for the execution of
Deeds for Land sold by the State of Ohio, and
for other purposes, passed April 10, 1857.
Section /. Bolt enacted by the General Assem-
bly, of the State Of Ohio, That section fvo of the
act TO provide for the execution Of doods for lands
sold by the State of Ohio, and for other purposes
passed April 10, 1857, haamended so as to read as
follows, viz: Sec. 5. Whenever by satisfactory
evidence, it shall appear to the governor and at
torney general that any error has occurred in any
deed heretofore or hereafter executed and deliv-
cred in the Of tho State under the laws there
Of In the certificate Of any public officer, upon
which q conveyance, If correct would be properly
required from the state IL shall be the duty Of the
governor TO correct the said error by the execution
Of a correct and proper title decd according to
the intent and object OF the original purchase or
conveyance to the party entitled to the same, his
or her heirs or legal assigns as the case may re-
quire, receiving from said party release in due
form, to the state, of tho property enormously
conveyed.
Sec. 2. That section five of the act to which
this is an amendment, be and the same is hereby
repealed.
WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
MARTIN WELKER,
President Of the Senate.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20

BALTIMORE, April 10.
Lord Napier and family left the city this
evening for Annapolis, from whence they
will depart in the British frigate Curacao.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
February IS, 1859.

mo 301 AN ACT
To amend section sixty four of an act entitled
IAN act TO provide for the reorganization,
supervision and maintenance of Common
Schools" passed March Ia, 1853
Section l. Be it enacted by the General AS
sembIy Of the State of Ohio, That section
sixty four of the act aforesaid as said section
is now amended, shall be 50 amended,
as to read as follows: Sec. 64. The
debts which have heretofore been contract
ed by any school district for school purposes,
shall be provided for by the estimate Of the
proper school boards created under the provi-
sions of this act, and action may be brought
against such boards 10 recover the same.-
When any judgment shall be obtained against
any such school board, it shall be the duty of
said board to make an estimate for the district
or sub-district, as said board may deem equit'
able, of the amount required to satisfy such
Judgment, with interests and costs. Said
amount so estimated shall be certified to tn e
county auditor, snail be assessed by him upon
district or sub-district, as the case may be, and
shall be collected and paid out in the same
manner as other school taxes, upon the order
Of the clerk of said board upon the township
treasurer TO satisfy the judgment aforesaid.
Sec. 2. That section sixty four aforesaid be
and the same hereby is repeated,
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect upon its
passage.
WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
MARTIN WELKER,
l. President Of the Senate
February Is, 1859.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20

ST. LOUIS, April 49,
The river has fallen six inches in the last
six hours and still continues to recede All
the upper streams are reported on the de-
cline. Clear and warmer
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
To the Fashionable Public!

THE undersigned has now, and has had
l. for the last two weeks, the
Spring styles Of SILK and Cassi-
mere Hats.
They are certainly very nice style OF dress hats,
for Gentlemen's wear. All other kinds OF soft hats,
for men and boys. Also, caps OF all descriptions in
abundance, cheap, for the ''ready Jonn."
Call at 2S7, Third street.
mh5 L. FAVoRITE.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
DETROIT RIVER ICE.
BIMM & BRO.

HAVE made arrangements with Ice
Ii Dealers in Detroit for a simply OF Ioe tagen
from Detroit River. II is beautiful article clear
and pure-unsurpassed by any ice ever frozen In
this region during the ooldest winters. Orders will
be received from those who desire TO be supplied
with the Detroit River Ice during the present
son. mhl9
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20

XHTE offer the Wheeler ~ Wilson Sewing
w Machines, with important improvements, at
reduction of SOS on former prices, and to meet the
demand for a GOOD, low-prioed Family Machine,
have introduced NEW STYLE, working upon the
same principle and making the same stitch, though
not SO highly hnished at
FIFTY DOLLARS
The elegance, speed, noiselessness and simplicity
of the MaehiIe the beauty and strength Of stitch,
being ALIKE ON BOTH SIDES, impossible to ravel,
and leaving chain ridge ON the under side, the
economy OF thread and adaptability to the thcKest
or thnneat fabrios has rendered this the most
cessful and popular Sewing Machine now made.
At our various o nices, we sell at New York prl-
ccs and give Instructions free of charge, to enable
purchasers TO sew ordinary seams, hem, fell, quilt,
gather, bind and tuck, all on the same Mauhine and
warrant IL for three years,
SEND OR CALL FOR A CIRCULAR, containing
fnll particulars, prices, testimonials, etc.
jaRl6 A. SUMNER h CO.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
VAN AUSDAL, DIXON l. co,

A RE NOW RECEIVING DIRECT
IA from the Manufacturers a large lot of new anL
beautiful styles
Medallion,
Velvet and
Brussels Carpets.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS &C, &C.
Together with sn sssortmentof
Three Ply, Venetian, Ingram,
Dutch Wool, Tapestry, Hemp,
Rag and Stair,
Which for variety, style, ,qualityand PRICES cannot
be surpassed; and our stock OF House Furnishing
Goods Is complete.
Linen and Muslin Sheetlngs
and Pillow Castings,
Stair Linens, Table Linens
Linen Towellings, and Irish Linens,
Napkins, Table Cloths, &C., &c
Lace, Muslin and Damask Curtain Goods
Blue, Green, Buff and White Hollands. Shades
Of every description, at all prices. ,,
PUTNAM, PENDULUM 4 BAILEY'S CUR
TAIN FIXTURES.
Gilt Cornio 8, Band and Pins, Floor and Table OIL
Cloths all widths, styles and prices.
MattinRs, Velvet, Administer, and Mosaic Rugs
and Mats, Door and Buggy Mats.
and our assortment OF
PAPER HANGINGS AND WINDOW PAPERS
are the best in the city.
VAN A USDAL, DIXON d. CO.,
ianl No. 90 Main st., opposite the Court House.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
New ORLEANS. April 10

NEW URLEANsi April IV.
Capt Bassier and John Vernon, proprie,
tors Of the Courier, had a rscontre with pistols
this morning Bassier was dangerously
wounded.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20

TNo 25.1 AN ACT
To smond the 5lIth section Of the Code Of Civil
Procedures
SEcrIoH /. Be Il enacted BY the Gencra ASSEM-
bly, Of the State Of Ohio, That the 5l4lh section Of
procedure" Do 80 amended as 10 read a. lollowo:
Sec 3li. The following persons shall bo ineOmpe-
tent TO testify lst Persons who arc Of unsound
mind At the time Of their production for examination.
"a. Children under ten years Of age who appear In
capable Of receiving just Impressions Of the facts
respecting which they arc examined, or Of relatpg
them truly. Sd. Husband and wife, for or against
each other or concerning any communication made
by one 10 the other, during The marriage, whether
called witness while that relation snhsisted or
Afterwards, except In actions whore the wife, were
she lcma sole, would be plaintf OF defendant; In
which uctiun the wife may testify. Either tho hns~
band or wio may testify, but not both. 4tl An at
torney, concerning any communication made 10 him
By his client 10 that relation, or his advice thereon
without the clients conaent, 9th. clergyman
priest. concerning any confession made to him IN
his professional character In the Of digoipino
enOinod by the church TO which ho belongs without
tho consent Of the pc making the confession.
9th No person who would Il party be incompetent
to testify under the provisions pf Section SIS shall
become competent by reason Of an assignment ofhis
claim
lish code OF civil procedure, as said section WIS
samo hereby is repealed
Sec s. This act shall take effect uiion its passage.
WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives.
T.. BASSEFr LANGDON,
President pro TEN, of the senate
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
February 90, 1859.

Eebfuafy ~ l9oN
mo. 39.l AN ACT
TO repeal the ten per cent. law passed March H.
1850.
Section l., lie 1t enacted by the General Assem-
bly, of the State Of Ohio, That the act passed
Mar,h II, 1850, entitled "an act to amend the act
entitled an act fixing the rate Of interest passed
January 2, 1924, and all other laws on that sub
ject," be and the same is hereby repealed.
See ?, This act shall take effect and be In
force from and after tho 1st dsy of April, 1859.
WILLIAM b. GODS,
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives.
MARTIN WELKER,
President Of the Senate.
t'.L.,..,, or toro
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
CHEAP PROPERTY.

40 ACRES Of Land, 4 miles from DAYTON,
~ on Cincinnati Pike, by Franklin. Lewis
Compton will show lands.
ALSo-7S acres, with fine brick dwelling, In a
high state of cultivation, containing a variety Of
choice fruit trees, half mile north OF Dayton.
ALSO-l6 acres, y miles S. W. of Dayton, beau
tiully situated and Of deep rich soil, is used for
gardening and 10 of the best int country, and con-
tains variety of fruit trees, shrubbefy, sc. A
pleasant dwelling, wood house, stable, well OF ex-
ments easy.
ALso-lO acres OF land, in high state of cultiva-
tion, miles west of Dayton, on the Liberty Pike,
with ahouse containing rooms, smoke house barn,
coEn-crihs, wagon and plow Sheds good orchard and
a well of excellent water.
ALSo-s2 acres, in sec. %, shelby Co, o., one and
half miles from Newport, on the canal, a short
distance noTth OF sidney with house, stable and
acres improved all under good fence the balance In
tine timber, Sidney and Berlin road close to the land
a school and meeting house within 80 rods.
ALSO-S0 acres, in sec. Ia, In said neighbOrhoOd
covered with excellent timber Both tracts are
lands, and Of an excellent quality. Cheap on time
proved with suitable building, 80 being
ed with heavy timber, will be sold cheap.
ALso-iO acres, within mile south Of Springfield
well Improved,
feb5 WILLIAMS Il WALLACE.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
Country SOAP.

CEyERAL hundred pounds to be had cheap, at the
- PFeeeTvAtory, Eastern Market House.
apr5 sToVEh and PFLAUM.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20

mo 291 AN ACT
Making a partial Appropriation to meet the
current expenses af the Northern Ohio Lu-
natic Asylum for the year 1859.
SECT1oN l. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of Ohio, That there is
hereby appropriated, out of the funds in the
treasury Of this state applicable to general
revenue purposes, for current expenses Of the
Northern Ohio Lunatic Asylum for 1859, the
sum of FIVE thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect on its
passage
WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
MARTIN WELKER,
President of the Senate.
Fahrnarv l3 1870
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20

No, IS AN ACT
For the punishment Of certain offences therein
named.

mo. IS AN ACT
For the punishment OF certain offences therein
named.
Section l. Be 70 eunoted by the General Assem-.
bly, Of the State of Ohio, That Y any person shall
receive buy any bank bill or bills or prOmissory
note notes. bill OfeXchangc, order, receipt draft
warrant, check OF bond, given for the payment Of
money in amount less than thirty ivo dollars which
have been stolen, knowing tho same to be stolen,
with intent TO defraud the owner thereof, every
person 50 offending shall, on conviction thereof,
be fined In any sum not exceeding two hundred
dollars, and be imprisoned in tho cell or dungeon
OF the jail Of the county aud bo fed on bread and
water only, mot exceeding thirty days, at the dis
cretion Of the court.
See 2 That If any person shall receive or buy
any goods or ohattes Of less value than thirty
five dollars, that shall have been stolen or taken
by robbers, knowing the same to bo stolen or ia
ken by robbers with latent to defraud the owner,
every person so offending shall, upon conviction
thereof, be fined in any sum not exceeding two
hundred dollars, and he imprisoned in the cell or
dungeon Of the Jail Of the county, ard be fed on
bread and water only, for term not exceeding
thirty days, at the discretion Of the court.
WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
MARTIN WELKER,
President Of the Senate.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
laws OF OHIO.
AN ACT
Published By A,lllolig

mo. 2ll AN ACT
Supplementary 10 al act entitled an act defining eet.
tain duties of elsrhs, shors, and prosecuting at
,orncys," passed February 36, ia42.
sEcrioE 1. nsd enacted b. ne General Asssmbly
Of ne Sais Of Ohio, That Il shai be the duty Of
cry clerk Of avery cOur OF record 10 receive ftom
the hande Of The sheriff other officer Of tho court
al costs taxed upon any writ issued from the court,
such appulsefa fees prihiers' lees, any other
lees necessarily incurred In the execution Of any
such writ. and pay the over 20 The persons en-
titled thefoto domandj and u shall be tho duty OF
the shern oihef officer Of court to tex such costs
collect and psy the ssme over 10 tho clerk Of tho
court from which the writ Issued, giving the Of
each individual, and the amount which each is enti.
titled to receive.
WILLIAM WOODS,
Speaker Of tho House Of Representatives,
y. BAysETr LAEGDoN,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20

Secretary Of States Office,
Columbus, o.
hereby certify that the foregoing acts al Q true
copies OF the original rolls file in this ofice.s
A. P. RUSSELL, Secretary of State.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20

1No. 26.1 AN ACT
To prohibit Watchmen and other Police Oilicers
from claiming Witness Fees in certnin cases.
Section |. Be II enacted by the General Assem>
bly, of the State Of Ohio, That no wAtchnan other
police officer shall be entitled TO any witness foes in
any prosecuted under any criminal law ui the
State of Ohio or any ordinance Of city Of tho first
or second class before any police judge mayor Of
any ssch city, Justice of the peace other officer,
having Jurisdiction In such cases.
See Z. This act shall take effect from and after
Its passage.
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives,
f.. BASSETT LANGDoN,
President pro TEN. Of tie Senate'
Febrenry IL, 1859
GNo. %. AN ACT
To amend the act entitled I" an act to fix the
Salaries OF judges in certain cases
Section /. BE IL enacted by the General
Assembly of the State Of Ohio, That in all
the counties Of this state, having population
of two hundred thousand inhabitants or up
wards, the Judges Of tho Court of Common
Pleas hereafter elected therein, shall receive,
in addition to the salary now paid to them out
of the State Treasury, the sum of one thou
sand dollars per annum, to be paid to them
out of the county Treasury, in the same man
ner and at such times as is provided by law for
the payment of the salaries of the Judges out
of the State Treasury: Provided that if the
salaries of Judges OF the Court of Common
Pleas should be increased by the State, then
thu payment out of the county Treasury shall
be diminished in proportion, so that such
Judges shall not in any way receive more than
twenty-five o hundred dollars per annum salary.
Sec. 2 That the first section of the above
recited act, passed April 18th, 1858, be and
the same is hereby repealed.
WILLIAM b. WOODS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
MARTIN WELKER,
President of the Senate.
February Is, 1859.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20

Relating to the redemption and cancellation of
the securities for the funded debt of counties in
this State.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-20
WILLIAM wnons.
February "a,

Speaker Of tho House Of Representatives.,
T.. BAySETr LANGDON,
President pro tenn. Of the Senato'
,hfuafV IA iQ5Q
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
SHERIFF SALE.

RY virtue oftwo writs of vendi, issued out OF
- the Circuit Court of Charles County and
state OF Maryland, and to me directed. at the
suit of George N. Rowe, against the goods ard
chattles, lands and tenements of Charles A. Pye
and Charles H. Pye, have seized and taken in
execution all the right title, claim and interest,
IN estate IN law and in equity. in and to the fol-
lowing Negro Slaves, to wit: Kitty, Austin, Eliza.
Olivia, Alice, Frederick, Jim and Ned; and
hereby give noticethat will sell to the highest
bidder, for cash. at the Court House door, in Port
iooacco' on tuesday, the 18th day of March
Charles A. Pye in and to the above named proper
ty, SO seized and takcn and will be sold to satisfy
the above named judgement Sale between the
hours OF and O'Clock, P. NJ.
GEORGE w. SMITH. Sheriff
Feb. %. 1882 (fe24l
Es The Adore sale IS postponed until
TUESDAY, the Sd day of May meet.
GEORGE w. SMITH, Sheriff.
March II, 1859. As 691
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
WHAT THE PRESS SAY.


They have magnificent assortment of Books and
have prepared themselves with innumerable elegant
Gifts to be distributed among their troupe offricnds
and customers at large.-Balt Suo.
Not only may a selection be made of any choice
work, but with it the purchaser is sure to receive
some article of Jewelry, which in many cases,
proves quite vuluable.-Balt. Daily Exchange.
They make no promises that are not performed
strictly to the letter. and by thus punctually
confidence of not only citizens, but the country
abroad.-BaIt. Patriot.
A young lady acquaintance of ours purchased for
ST., Book at this establishment, a few DAYS since
and received double cased Gold Watch, valued at
one hundred dollars.-Balt. Clipper.
The success which attends the Gift Book House
of Messrs. H. E. HoYT & Co. has no precedents in
the annals of Gift Enterprises.-Rep. and argus.
Call and see them, and our word for it. YOU will
not regret your vist.-Dispatch, Bait.
The inducements to the Southern and Western
people to make their purchases from Messrs. HoYr
Il Go. are much greater than can be offered by any
house of the kind in the country. Freight from
Baltimore to any Southern point is less and the
immense other business done by this firm is a guar
antee of their fulflnent of all promises.-Fami
Journal.
It is, in moral, getting books for nothing and
being paid to take them away.-Eleuator.
All orders will be promptly and impartially fill
ed, and forwarded within one day after being re-
ceiyed. The Gifts, in all cases, will accompany
the Books, with written certificate to the person
sending the order.
Remember, no Gifts distributed of less vazue
than SO cts. or more than 800.
Address H. E. HOYT & CO.,
No. Al Baltimore ST., Baltimore, Md
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