The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03


AGsand Northern Ohio Fsir.-Soms
lew weeks ago we urged upon the ladies Of
Tifin to make an effort to get upa Fair 10
his place similar TO the one in Chicago -
So far, we believe, no move has been made, /
In the matter, and none likely to be. Why
a Fair Of that character cannot be underts
ken in Tfin, and prove success is rather
strange. We have an abundance Of every
thing in the provision aud pcoduce Hue,
which Is the most essential articles desired
for q Fair Of that character. Also, IL would
bring large number Of people to oar city,
aud be a benefit TO every merchant and bu'
siness man in the place. The people VIII |
would attend the Fair, would, at the same
time purchase such Dry Goods, Groceries
Wares, &C., g., az they desire. A Fair OIL
this character would aid materially the Sol
diers Aid Soc ety, and throw trade into tn,
hands Of our merchants at the same time.
We notice from our Cleveland Exchanges
that pro spect has been set on foot IN that
beautiful city, for holding a" Grand North.
western Fair, commencing on Monday, Feb
ruary, 22l, ls6l, under tho auspices aud for
the benefit of the Ladies' A'd Society. THE
is an appropriate day, the birthday of Gas
ERAL WASHINGTON, and there is no doubt
this noble project will prove perfect success
aud equal the Chicago Fair 10 every respect.
The Herald, says: In fact il is determined
that THE Rnir shall ha tho mest extensive,
splendid and magnificent affair which ever
came of in that city. In order that thismay be
done the cooperation Of all friends OF the
soldiers throughout Northern Oslo and the
West is earnestly invited The auxiliary
Aid Societies Of Ohio should be especially
active in assisting the Society Of that city,
by the contributions Of all articles, curious,
ornamental or useful, - the greateet extent
aud In the greatest variety possible. Let all,
then, rally to the support Of tn is grand and
noble enterprise. The receipts Of the Fair
must not fall cent below s2),0O0 In
Chicago the results Of a similar Fair. held
lately, were 100000, aud Cleveland must do
at least one third as we'll
A Rebel Spy Caugbt--We learn that
Marshal Barr caught Rebel Spy last week
in the neighborhood Of Crawford county
lie belonged to the Morgan =" raiders" and
made his escape by some means, when the
balance Of those thieves were ptured. He
has been prowlng around 10 such copper.
head coun,ies as Crawford, seeking informa.
ton for his rebel friends South. lie Is now
safely secured in the jail. in this place.
p. S.-Sincc the above was put in type,
we I've learned that the name ofthc above
is FnANcIs NJ. HENpERscN, and is dcscrter
flom the Union Army. lie acknowledge.
that he was sent back into this State us a
spy, for the rebel army. When the Marshal
was about to arrest him. he was noticed to
burn lot Of papers, which. if thcy htd beer
captured, would have implicated "somcbody'
Of giving aid aud comfort to tie traitors il
the SIuh. When Morgan was raidlng
through Ohio, he Joined his fortunes with
him, and was commissioned a Lieutenant fUl
his trenchery, lie has been placed in tht
hands of Capt J. ], STEINER, Provost
Marshal Of this district. and consigned t.
close quarters in Sandusky City. Much
credit and praise is due Marshal BRlrMS for
capturing this wiley scouudrel.
| To Correspondents.-W are constant
I ly in receipt of long communicalipus, from
1iN.rapt a, a ,fara nd ,nanv ,f ,hon, N ra m
Lengthy for publication. and do not ntqir
( the name of the Author. The name Of til,
writer must accompany the correspondence
otherwise we throw thom inside. ihose who
be much obliged to them for :. Local News,
1.-The news, the news, is what the peopl,
want. these times-not poetry and long es
says written on sta dry subjects. that hat
I thankful for all the local incidents occurring
in any section OF our county, from any persnl
who see proper to forward them to us. It 1
the Local News" that makes your count,
paper interesting Make your items brief,
and to the point. That's whats the matter
| A Two Story Brick IIouse.-A fine
opportunity offered To those who have cpnf-
dcnce, or have M confidence in our 'dona
Currency, to invest aud le-beyond the con
'trol Of the a." Bulls" and 4" Beans" wh
have Destroyed the value Of our money, in {
pleasant and handso ne home.
A fine Two.Story Brick House, well fin
ished inside with god Cellar, Lot will
choice Fruit Trees, ont Kitchen, BIke.oven
Well, Cistern, Barn, &c, &e., will be sol,
cheaper than the s'me could be built, Appl.
Immediately as bargain will be lost o
made soon.
Title clear. For further Information in
quire Of the Editor Of this paper
The Star Sisters.--This popular troup
of singers gave their last Concert in thi
4 place on Wednesday evening, the 25th ul