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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-31
Stat cm ents TO be Furnished by
Applicants for Premiums ON
Farm Crops. .s. ...-

l. The land shall be measured by some COM
petent person, who shall make affidavit of the
accuracy of the measurement, and the quantity
of the ground.
2. The applicant shall make affidavit, ac-
cording to the forms annexed, to the quantity of
grain or vegetables rais ed on the ground,
tered on the premium list, which affidavit must
accompany the application for premiums, to-
gcther with a sample of the grain or vegeta-
bles.
8. The main object of the Society being to
promote profitable cultivation, they do not pro-
pose to offer premiums for crops produced by
extravagant expenditure; therefore detailed,
certified amount of the expense of cultivation
must be made. The expense of labor and ma
nure should be particularly stated, and the
kind of manure used The statement must be
in the following form:
To-loads manure, at S-per load, $
To-days plowing, at $-per day, s.
To" labor, S-per day, s.
To" harvesting $-per day, s.
And thus each item of expense incurred in the
cultivation of the various crops, upon which
premiums are applied for, must be fully
stated, and after giving credit for the product
of the field, the balance must show the net profit
realized.
4. The kind and condition of the soil the
quantity and kind of seed used; the time and
mode of putting it in the ground should be par
ticularly stated.
s. All the grain or vegetables grown on the
entire piece of land measured, must be either
weighed or measured in a legal half bushel, and
not the product of square rod or two or weigh
ed or measured, and the remainder guessed at.
Corn to be measured in the ear, and an average
specimen of not less than 10 bushels Of ears
shelled, cleaned, and weighed or measured as
above, after the 18th of November, and the num-
ber of bushels thus estimated, stated in the afh-
davit.
FORMS OF 'AFFIDAvITS.
- County, ss-A. b. being duly sworn
says he accurately measured the land upon
which c. D.. raised a crop of-the past
season. and the quantity of land is-acres, and
no more.
Sworn to before me, this-day of......1S5 !.
- County, Sc. D. being duly sworn,
says that he raised a crop of-the past season,
upon the land measured by A. b., and that the
quantity of grain raised thereon was...... bush
els, and no more, weighed (or measured in a
sealed half bushel, the case may be- and
that the statements in regard to the manner of
cultivationn, etc., are correct to the best of my
knowledge. c. D.
Sworn to before me, this-day of-1s5
| Justice.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-31
Best do white beans
Best display of peas, 1-2 peck
Best 10 his of Hons

Best do white beans
Best display of peas, 1-2 peck
Best 10 lbs. of Hops
No premium shall be awarded in this class
except to the producer and of the crop of 1853.
AWARDING CoMMITTEE-JamesW Walton. Sars-
field Clark Josiah Barnes, VIM. Pool and VIM.
Milligan. .--
CLASS O.-FIELD CROPS.
Best crop of wheat not less than acres,
nor less than the field $4,000
End best do do 10
Best crop of Indian corn, not less than
acres nor less than the field 10
End best do do
End best do do $50
Best crop of oats-same quantity
End best do do $50
Best crop Of Irish potatoes, not less than
one acre-Kind raised to be given. 1000
End. best do do 500
Premiums in this class to be awarded at the
meeting of Directors, in Woods6eld, on The 10Th
day of November next.
Awarding Commttee-David Kirkbride Hen
ry Ford, Henry Mason, VIM. Myers and Walker
Okey.
FEMALE EQUESTRIANISM..
One hour of one of the days of the Fair will
be devoted to Ladies Horsemanship. gold
watch will be awarded as the premium. No
racing will be allowed. The committee will have
reference only to the ease grace and style OF
the competitor, and her command of the horse.
Awarding Conlmittee---N. Hollister VIM. F.
Hunter, W. P Richardson, Jere. Williams, and
w. L. Morris.
PLOWING-MATCH.
To the team that will plow one-fourth of an
acre, within two hours, in the best and most
workman-like manner.
First premium $500
End do
The committee are requested to state the par
ticular advantage in each performance which
entities it to premium, also the imperfections
in the different performances. ~
Awarding Committee.----Henry Slime, John
Hayden, Elijah McMahon, Elijah Ullom, and
Peter Reyer
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-31
CLASO .. NO. I--CattIe-Sh0ft H0rnS.
,est Durham Bu1l ovar wars S6 O0

AWARDING CoMM1rrEE.-Benjam R. briggs,
Edward Reed, and Charles Algeo.
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LIST OF PREMIUMS
TO BE AWARDED BY THE
MONROE COUNTY AGRICULTU-
RAL SOCLETY.

RAJ SOCIETY,
AT THEIR
EIGHTH ANNUAL FAIR,
To be Held at the Fair Ground at
WOodS6eld,
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
the 9th, 9th & 7th Of October, 1850.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-31
FORMS OF AFFIDAvITS.

- County, ss.-A. b. being duly sworn
says he accurately measured the land upon
which C. D. raised crop of-the past
season, and the quantity of land is-acres, and
no more.
Sworn to before me- this-day of......1s5 =.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-31
SECOND DEPARTMENT.

AWARDING COMMITTEE:-David Morris,
Isaac Mitchell, jr., and Simon Drum.
Should the Committee deem it necessary
the merits of the plows will be decided bv
trial.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-31

P. s.-James Mcbride is my aRthoti2
travelling agent, to sell trees. Hs q now
Monroe county, making sales. = : ''''.'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-31

No premium shall be awarded in this class
except to the producer and of the crop of 1852
AWARDING CoMMITTEE.--JamesW Walton. Sars-
held Clark, Josiah Barnes, VIM. Pool and VIM.
Milligan ..
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-31

AWARDING -CoMMITTEE---James w. Arm
strong, Mrs. James NJ. Stout, Mrs. Hannah j.
Booth, Mrs. Hannah Myers and Mrs. VIM.
Botteufield,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-31

AWARDING CoMMITTEE.-W Warren Hollister
Mrs. Robert Clingan, Mrs. Stephen Ford, Miss
Eliza Cochran and Mrs. Simpson Hollister.
GLASS NJ UECIT RTEC
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-31

Best display OF PeaS, not less than one
pint of each kind
Best 8 marrow squash so
Best 8 Citrons so
Best ID peck kidney beans so
AWARDING CoMMITTEE.-Dr. j. d. OConnor,
Mrs. James Smith, Mrs. w. F. Hunter, Mrs.
Peter Diehl and Mrs. Edward Archbold.
CLASS N.-FARM PRODUCTS.
Iro:,, N, Rno6o7
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17


- To OUR P.sTEoss lit is very rnplea
aisaiit TO us TO dun our patrons. but orr ne
esssi;ies are such that we would be greatly
obliged II such n are in arrears for one OF
more yeaFs would cal!-ana settle. either by
s1eakh or note. at theirsesrliest convenience
GOOD dry wood. wheat forr,, pork, and
other articles OF produce. viii be taken il
.paynent OF debts. ii delivered before the
.2ask Of Deccnsber next.
- Wcaare anxious to make some improve
nnents uron our paper. in order to enable
rs to furnish greater amornt of reading
matter than We now 60. but cannot do SC
q unless our delinquent patrons pay mp
Congress will soon convene and the presi-
Dental campaign viii shortly open. and
TO keep our leaders well posted in regard
to passing evcllts. Is we'll as TO render the
paper moro ussiul 10 the great Republican
enusc We must have more space. What
SAY you friends, willyon furnish MS the aid
and comfort we so much need in the shape
Of dollars and large increase of subscri.
hers. in order to enable rs to render on,
paper more influential and effective in the
coming struggle. or not? We know the
cause lies too near your hearts TO allow
this urgent appeal to pass unileeded.
q. Ii we would retain the political ascen.
dancy we have won in this county every
Republican must work and stand firmly to
his post. OnE opponents yet insist that
therc is a majority in the county in favor
of spurious Democracy. To convince
them Of the error under which they are la
boring it viii be necessary to defeat then
next year. Let it be an overwhelming
enc. We have truth. justice and RICH. OF
.our side. and Il every man will do his du
ty tie Republican majority will not be les
than two hundred, probably four hundred
We are aware that our opponents inten'
= to resort to their old game OF bareface'
Icing and intimidation, by predicting I'll
dissolutfcn Of the Union if their corrupt
rotten anil pFoaisate party is overthrow
hat these must ba met and ccanteractet
1.-The Most efectral way to do this is to eli
l culate corree. information among the pee
PIE. Now is the time 20 commence befol
tho excitement ge.s toe high
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17
A Homestead Law.

We are glad 70 notice that Gov Cor
win, in one of his recent speeches in New
York, ably urged the enactment of a liber-
al Homestead law for the actual settler MP
on our public lands. The Republicans of
the last Congress made an effort to secure
the passage of such law, bnt were defeat
ed by the pretended friends of the poor man,
the Democraticparty.
We hope Gov. Corwin may, at an early
day, bring forward AMI sustain with the
powerful influence he is destined to have
in the next House, a we'll matured and lih-
eral law which shall secure every settler
on the public domain home free of cost
No other measure can more ce tainly build
mp free States in the great and almost
lboundless West-Md IHas.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17

IL The history of Dr.. J. HoStctter's Stomach
Btters. the most rem rk tble meeeine of the dav.
and tc mlns that HIS been performed with it
in cases OF Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Nervous
Debility AMI other diseases arising from disor
lercd sten' ch liver. places it at once among the
most astonishing discoveries that has taken place
IN the me'lical world. The diseases 30 wlIic! the
IGttHs are applicable are 50 universal that there
are but few of our friends who NAV not test their
virtues in their own families orsc;rclc of acquaint-
ances. and prove to their own satisfaction that
there is At letst one remedy among the mtuy adj
vertised medicines, deserving the public commercial
ton
For saleby Druggists and dealers, generally cv-
crynhere. 52ml.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17
The CharIestown Trials.

CHARLEsrowN, New. 9.-Thc trial OF
Cook attracted great crowd in the Court
room both yesterday and today. Gov.
Willard and Mr.. Crowley, brothers-in-law
OF the prisoner occupied seats behind him.
His counsel are ] E. Mcdonald, E>q.. At
torney General, anil Mr.. yoorheea. Dis
trict Attorney of Iniiana. and Messrs
Lawson Bolts and Green of the Virginia
bar The prisoner was we'll dressed and
maintained firm and digniicl demcanor.
He plead guilty to all, the counts in the in
dictment except that charging treason
The demurrer to the connt of treason was
argued by the counsel and overrulel by the
Court. ~ H lH s'i8t~
a jury was obtainel-thc questions put
to them being about The same as in Brown s
case. n @s..tst
Mr. Green for the prisoner admitted the
fact Of the prisoner conspiring with slaves
to rebel. which is punishable with death OF
imprisonment for lie.
Mr.. Hunter then rose anil real the con-
fession OF Cook. 1t is written by himself
and fills % foolscap pages. Itelicits moth
ing new. except the fact that he duplicates
sic.' Do"S'a ,''' an, 1T. i,owc' ne con
lcss'ph = 70 oe pao''snea N a pampic'
lpr Tue pe,'el' .. o',',4el y ionns, one 0
The session of the Court to-day wa.
spent IN .ah'hs 'es.'h'ohy anu opening TN
argument Tor tue State.
ne p"o'.c ''e''hs aga,hs'o"oN' sstronS
er 'nan aSains, any OF the o'her prisoners
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17

Death is but too often the termination OF
what in its beginning was lightly treated and fatal
ly neglected rs common coldo The snow bail does
not inerease faster by r5lling,s than does danger
from an unchecked coash or cold When 'nhaisla-
ton once upon the Ielicsste tissue ofe Lungs, Che
process Of fire is scarcely switcr or more fatal than
that of Pulmonary diseasc through its various sta
ges AMI Its terminus DEATH Yet IL may be arrest
ed in an casts by prompt resort to Dr. HIPS Bal
sam for The Lungs y asse si1l ~ go il8s
/ Fos saleb, sl'lrogg'sts, and BY agents IN ever,
IL See ;sly ersisciIeut.t ) shs haA .sslidx
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17

s
day last Che sw of cer< hal not received
their commissions Some sort ofhugger-
nuggely is afoot ID st. Joe. Theold rats
die had der n these--=ti'y he's F'ees-
So they DO down here IN Marshall
The late Democratic Clerk in this county,
kwhsm' the people rejeetel attic last cleo
= ton l. @rcfasihg to srcscierts liirr second
term. although he confidently predicted NJ
to the close of the polls that he was certain
Of ''ilaxing" his competitor by at least 200
majority, wsalsl not ,-ill es.is.s that he might
retain The -etiiceIas TlongCps possible, for
ward the certified returns of the election
to the Secretary Of State until the last day
IN the evening; consequently, the new
i Clerk 5 Commission did not reach here un-
I'll Tuesday or We lnesday last. The
Auditor Immediately Issued a notice to
Ltlc Commissioners to meet on Saturday
to approve Mr.. Pershing's boal, the, new
iClerk elect: out. for the purpose OF. putting
Mr.. Peishing to some tronble and prolong-
ing Packard's term as long as possible,
both the Democratic Commissioners,
Messrs. Highs ami Piper. resigned, thus
leaving but one Commissioners, who could
not act alone. Mr.. Hughs was present and
at first took the ground that he was
not Ceu.missioner-tl,at his time had
expired, but in rcsigning afterward, we
lsuppose he felt himself forced to abandon
that ground. as it place his friend Packard
in a bad position -ee Ira -set
Mr.. Morris, the newly elected Commits
sioner in Hugll's place. having neglected
TO call for his certificate. within twenty
days after the election. Mr. Packard at first
refused to give it to him when askel to do
so on Saturday after Hughs resigned, show
ing plainly that they were playing out a
previously eoncoeted scheme or game to
keep Mr.. Pershiug out Of his office. In
deed. Packard declared Saturday morning
that he conld keep the Office If he wanted
to. He wanted to. bad enough, no doubt,
and thought, at the Zine lac matte the, re-
mark. that hs1had completely check mated
the Republicans, and that he had them
so tang'el up and confused. that they
could not move peg until he could per.
feet his arrangements to hold on until af-
ter the next election, but 80 % eaiass
"The best llil schemes of mice ard men
Oft gang AMY" 'l- '.' r -
Finding that the remaining Commissions
anil Auditor had the power to appoint &
| Commissioner to FIJI out Piper's unexpir
: ed term, and had determined to do so i'm
. mediately. Mr.. Packard suddenly came t,
+, his milk, and handed Mr. Morris his Ger
!. tifcate of election, but refused to swear hin
: into Office. ID. L. Phillips. Esq..a Nota
: ry Public. being present. attended to tina
e duty. Mr.. Pershing's bond was then ap
p.osei. AMI Packard vacated, the last Q
the tribe. - Tia
Does not all this goto show the hollow
: ness Of the Popular Sovereignty profcs
i sions of the spurious Democratic leaders
From the moment Packard found ont tia
II the people had rejected him he has bee
sedulously endeavoring to devise som
0 scheme by which he might thwart thei
{ will, but happily, for the interest of til
conntv l,a has hin, self haan thvarte1 n
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17
The Elections.

- The whole Republican State ticket is
elected in New Yclk-that portion of it
supported by the Americans hy 10000
majority AMI the other portion by from
one to 5000. Both branches of the Le-
gisla.ure arc largely Republican, and tao
thirds Of the county officers of the same
political stripe : This result has greatly
= disappointed the Democracy. They con-
fdently expected to carry the Empire
State By the aid OF the HaFper's Ferry
affair But. they now read the hand wri-
ting on the wall against them that they
s..havs been weighed in the balance and
found Wanting, and consequently feel dis
pirisei. mad, and talk Of lissolving tho
Union. - sasas 49, -
81 New. Jersey l.as elected Republican
Governor by 1880 majority. The Sen
E ate has Democratic majority of one or
two, and the Republicans and Americans
united. a majority of one or two in the
House II is said the Democrats import
ed votes largely into two counties. by
which means they elected their candidates
for the Legislature. The elec.ion of a Re-
.rpublieaa Governor By such i eided ma
-sjority. however, indicates plainly that the
State will cast her electoral vstc in 1860
for Republican President. This is. ano-
thar damper upon the hopes OF the bogus
saDem ocracv. sIlssi assf saa ssI 1855
ssW Massachusetts rc-elccts Banks for Gov
ernor by a sweeping majority There are
i not enough Democrats in either branch ,o
= the Legislature to swear by. rosFuedI
Wisconsin re-elects Randall. the Repub
ssiican candidate for Governor, By over
5000 majority. and beth branches Of th'
% Legislature have q decided Republican, ma
-sjority, 4 smiiassr - Il .iseasrs 81.
ed iKsnzas. with oligkt vote. elects th'
Republican delegate to Congress by ore
- coo majority sow we so1 sds ssiase1
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17

I Tender footed Northern politicians have
great fears that Republicans propose to interfere
with slavery in the States. The Republican doc
trnc upon the subject was we'll illustraledby good
Baptist Minister. at the iolIiication ut Delphi last
week. He said, Republicans felt about slavery
Just rs the Scotchmln did when he caught the
Skunk killing his chickens. Coz siderliions of a
personal nature forbid him taking hold of the
skunk, but when he went to h:s hole Slwney got a
plug. drove it in tight, swing: There, you rot
ten scounlrcl, STAY there. and stink yourself to
DEATH" Republicans propose to plug slavery up
where It'll and prevent the spread of It's desolaSng
influences over the Free States and Territories
Loganspcrf Journal
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17
Administrators Sale.

IN pursuance of IN order Of the Court of Com
4 mou Pleas. of Marshall County, Indiana, m de
at it, July Term, s5S Twill offer at Public Sal,
on the premises. on the 18th day of p.ccm',sr,
1853. gsud il not Sod on said dav, will continue to
offer thcs.Ine for sale my office In Bouri,on. in
saijcolaty. from dly today until sold.) the follow
ing r cal Estat. belonging to the estate of Bena-
min Bear, deceased Lots No IL, - and 49, in
Flppccanortesn, in said county, subject to III
right of the widow.
TERMS or SHE One third cash in h md
one third in six months, and one third III twelve
months: the purchaser giving notes with approx d
security LANES q. PARKS. Aam'r.,
= Noscrnbtr II, ls5@Glt3 II Drtcnis non.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17
Judge Bates Position.

Tie st. Louis Eeening ]ers publishes
what it styles an "Authoritative Exposi
ton of the Position of Edward Bates on
the Slavery Question" We have read it
carefully. but shall not attempt to COM
ment on it this week, further than to say
fJadge B is good enough Republican for
US. as we intend TO lay the whole article
before our readers in the next issue. We
do not wish 10 be understood as commit
ting ourself in favor of the Missouri states
man for the Presidential nomination. but
| if nominated by the National Republican
Convention we shall give him a cheerful
and jealous support Ne think his posi-
Ytions on the Slavery question cannot fail
to meet the appreciation of every sincere
Cnioa loving Republican, as well as very
many conservative and honest Democrats
| Almost every town Of any prcicnsion'
has a news Office AMI the manner IN whicl
lit is supported is Indicative ofthe number
of reading men in the place. Mr.. GEo-aB
LINDSEY, some time since, established ont
i,itiis place. anil Ne are pleased to state
that he has met with .tolcrsble Success. =
F1he ssAIlSisrER's Wecfsc.,rby Mrs. Har
!'rrict Bsecher Stowe. hasexcited asreat dea
es,o1f interest among the readers Of the 4 At
liant; g Nonthl u nwhicls itfrst appeared
land it may now be had in book iprm atth
above mentioned news office. which isy il
II. J. Paterson 5 Grocery Store. =
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17

Hon STA. Douglas has lsbeea lying
sdsagsroasIy 1T At y asIiinsson.a With ill.
si ii'l isveFt Tor A. week past, bM be vas
shsttes Fuessley 4nlsftansh opss .wsss zen :
|nssindd 81 kis rssorsygo sd .1sdisi
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17
FLEMING BROS.

Nervousness, or Weakness of any kind.
II any or our readers troubled with Nervous
ness or Weakness of any kind they should slgpcllrc
bottle of ''BGRHAvE's HOLLAND BITrxss."f. We
have tried it and cnrecosnmciid il confidently. as
a medicine giving almost instantaneous relief
Daily EhtrErise.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17

Cmcinnltl, MARCH II, 1870.
MEssrs A. l.. ScoviIL & Co Gents: Two win
tiers ago wax very low with Consumption End rliy-
s;cians seemed to falto do me any permanent ben
eft, AMI continued to grow worse and worse, UNI
iii INV physicians told of lungs entirely
qoue.--n l that couii aot oct ,rcH. then tried
DE-. III ,l's Dsls,m, which ut first ckcneh me; but
soon threw of large quantities of matter and
piilesm nv congh gradually ceased, my lungs be
gan to heal. AMI continued to improve till was
entirely cured, and have been able to attend to INV
business ever since. | soon alterward recommend
cd to an tclu ,ntancc of mine, who was ratking
sktiefon. anil apparelit'v worse than was. He
sivsit W Is the mems of saving his life. For fur
Their rcfcrcnsr call on my residence, No. IS,
south side Of East Third street, between Broadway
and Sycamore streets. or Mt the Museum on Svca-
more street JOHN A. BOWIQUiNE.
IL See advertisement. - "a. MI
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17
Mr.. NJ. A. O. Packard's version OF what

Mr.. Nj. A. O. Packanl's version OF what
he said in regard to shooting dozen Blncls
Republicans. it seems to us does not alter
the matter mud as the Dem ocrats gene
r@lly-e'arge aie whole Republican party
with melting the IIarper's Ferry insurrec-
tion 10y, their teaching. We .laye no dis
position todo Mr lPastapt illjilstRe. Jbat
unless he means to say that the assertions
Of his Democratic brethren in regard to
|the effect of qsepublieanJtsashing and doc
trine are false and absurd. we must Insist
that his correction does. not alter the pcsi-
ton in which he was first placed in the
least. n8eT - seaess1 h-nW f,aaTI
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-11-17
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They powerful vegetable detergcnts, and Gu. G
all forms OF disease. which arise from impure
blood, simply because they remove the com
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