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Ono STATE MILITARY AeENc

Ono STATE MILITARY AGENCY,
WASHINGTON, D. c., june l, 1866.
To the Press and People of Ohio:
The prospect of Laws soon to be enac-
ted by Congress for equalizing Bounties
of Soldiers that enlisted in 1861 and 1862
as well as increasing Pensions in certain
cases, renders it expedient that the peo-
pie Of Ohio should be informed, that,
through provisions generously made by
the Governor and Legislature of the
State, this Agency-which was establish
ed by GOV. Tod, in December, 1862-is
continued. and is prepared to attend to
the interests Of its citizens, free of charge.
The undersigned, who has had charge
Of the Agency since its commencement,
will, on application, by letter or other
wise, furnish gratuitously all necessary
blanks and information required either in
procuring the additional Bounties and
Pensions referred to, or prosecuting any
just and proper claim for Officers, Sol
diers, or their families, against the Gov
ernment; collecting Second Auditors
Certificates, etc., etc. "a
JAMES G. WETMoRE,
Ohio State Military Agent.
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Fairbanks Standard scales.-1n al

Fairbanks Standard Scales.-In all
business transactions requiring the use OF
scales, it is of great Importance to both buyer
and seller that only such should be used as
are reliable, otherwise, Yexatious discrepan-
cies in weights and oftentimes serious losses
and litigations, are sure to follow.
1t is everywhere acknowledged, and that,
after most extensive use in all branches Of
business for more than thirty years, and the
most thorough and varied tests, that Fair
banks Scales arc unequalled by any others
in correctness, convenience and durability
They are adapted to every branch of business
in which weighing is required, and our stock
dealers and large farmers should have one Of
these designed for weighing cattle and other
live stock.
Every variety of these scales can now be
had of Fairbanks, Morse & Co., No. 125 Wal
nut street, Cincinnati, where the Company
has recently established Western ware.
house. apr10. :,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

The beautiful Piano Fortes of GRovEsrEEN
& Co., are deemed by ell good judges to be the
Ultima Thule of instruments of the kind.
We cannot suggest what is wanting to make
musical instrument more perfect, although
we are slow to admit that the limit of i'm
provement can ever be attained.
Before they had brought their Pianos to
their present excellence they had submitted
them to competition with instruments of the
best makers of this country and Europe, and
received the reward of merit, over all Others,
at the celebrated Worlds Fair. 1t is but ius.
tice to say that the judgment thus pronounced
has not been overruled by the musical world.
Still, by the Improvements lately applied
by them to their Pianos, it is admitted that a
more perfect instrument has been made
They have accordingly achieved the paradox
of making excellence more excellent. Sure
ly, after this, they are entitled to the motto,
Excelsior" may29.
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The Grovesteen Piano Forte still re-

tains its precedence and great popularity, and
after undergoing gradual improvements for a
period of thirty yeats, is now pronounced by
the musical world to be unsurpassed and even
unoqaalled in richness, volume and purity of
tone, durability and eheapness. Our new
scale, French,action, harp pedal, iron frame,
over-strung bass, seven octave, rosewood pl-
amos we are selling cheaper by from S10O to
$500 than the same style and finish are sold
by any other first-class makers in the coun-
try. Dealers and all in want of good pianos
are invited to send for our Descriptive Cata-
logue, which contains photographs of our
different styles, together with prices. Medals,
almost without number, have been awarded
to the Grovesteen Piano, and at the Celebra-
ted Worlds Fair, though put in competition
with others from all parts of Europe and the
U. s., it took the highest award.
Established 1885, Grovesteen & Co.,
jan10ly. 499 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
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The WHITE SLAvE-A TALE OF THE
MExIcANREvoLUTIoN.-The we'll known
novelist, Emerson Bennett, announces a
new serial story with the above title, to
be commented in the Philadelphia Satur-
day Evening Post, of July Z. This sto-
ry, though somewhat different, is said to
be fully equal in its thrilling romance
and absorbing interest to "The Phantom
of the Forest" 1t will be about four
months running through the Post. The
Post is also publishing other stories Of
great interest. One called "Adriana',
will we think interest ladies particularly
As 'sThe White Slaven will be eommenc-
ed in the first number Of July, those
wishing to procure it can dos if they
choose by simply subscribing for the last
six months of the year. Price 81 25 for
six months; or for the Post and Lady's
Friend (each six months) So 90. Sam
pies containing the first portion of Mr..
Benefits story sent on receipt Of FIVE
cents. Address II. Peterson & Co., 319
Walnut St., Philadelphia.
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Proceedings OF the Democratic
Central Committee Of Monroe
County.

The Democratic Central Committee of
Monroe County met at Woods6eld, May
10, 1866, three townships being uurepre-
sented.
On motion, RESOLVED, That a Convention.
be held, on the Delegate system, in the
several townships Of Monroe County, on
Saturday, the 18th day of July, 1866, at
2 o'clock, P. NJ, to elect Delegates who
shall meet in Woodsfeld on Tuesday, the
31st day of July, 1866, at 2 o'clock P.
NJ, to nominate candidates for county Of
icers at the ensuing October election.
Resolsed, That each township be enti-
tied to three delegates to the nominating
Convention.
Thereupon the Committee adjourned.
JERE. WILLIAMS, Chm pro tenn.
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TO Consumptlves.

The advertiser, having been restored to
health in a few weeks by a very simple reme-
dy, after having suffered for several years
with a severe lung affection, and that dread
disease, Consumption--is anxious to make
known to his fellow-suferers the means oi
cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy
of the prescription used (free of charge,)
with the directions for preparing and using
the same, which they will find SURE CURE
FOR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ,CoUeHs
CoLDs, and all Throat and Lung Affections
The only object of the advertiser in sending
the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted, land
spread information which he conceives to be
invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will
try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing
and may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, FREE, by
return mail, will please address
Rev. EDWARD "A. WILSON,
febl4ly. Williamsburgh, Kings Co., N. Y.
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A Card to Invallds.

A Clergyman, while residing in South
America as a missionary, discovered a safe
and simple remedy for the Cure of Nervous
Weakness, Early Decay, Diseases of the Uri-
nary and Seminal Organs, and the whole train
of disorders brought on by baneful and vi
cious habits. Great numbers have been al
ready cured by this noble remedy. Prompt
ed by a desire to benefit the afflicted and un-
fortunate, will send the recipe for preparing
and using this medicine,in sealed envelope,
to any one who needs it. FREE OF CHARGE.
Please inclose a postpaid envelope, ad-
dressed to yourself. Address,
JOSEPH T; INMAN,
STATION D, BIBLE HOUSE,
may1ly. New York City.
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i B~S. P. Jones, Jas. Il. Ray and Will
liam Sloan, viewers Of the road from the
Belmont County line to Clarington,. and
from Lewisyille to the Noble County line,
werein town yesterday. Monday 25th.-
The levy made BY the Commissioners, at
their last session of three Ills on the
dollar on all taxable propertHfor the pur-
pose of constructing the road, will amount
to sixteen thousand dollars per year.
That the citizens Of this county need a
McAdamized road, we presume thereis no
person will question; and we have
Jet to learn Of & single farmer refusing
the righttof way through his premises
The value of the land through which
this road will pass will, without doubt, be
increased twice or three times its present
value; besides furnishing the owner an
easy outlet for his produce at all seasons
of the year.
The viewers will examine the road to
Cameron, and from thence to Darlington.
Also, other points along the river, below
that point, viz: Sardis, BaresVille and
Gochransyille. The zeal manifested by
the people along the route viewed will, we
have no doubt, have considerable weighs.
Money is required, at least seventy-two
thousand dollars,to complete either route
to Darlington or through the country tc
either of the other places mentioned; and
the route having the heaviest purse will
more than likely prove the winner. p,
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County Officers.


Probate Jadgs, WsT SiscLA1R; Office in Court
House. CUP staifs.y kf.I Il is.siis53
Auditor, NJ. HosrFLER; Office in Court House,
Cup. stairs n ,.ssses. ,,F,s, afE
Treasurer, VIZ. Read; offce adjoining Court
House, (down stairs.)
Clerk of Court, JERE Williams; Office in
Court House, Cup Astairs9
Prosecuting Attorney, J. P. SPRIses; Office
M stairs in Bloomer House, fssas 6 81 s,syi
Recorder,D ., o. CoSSoR; Office adjoining Court
House, (dpwn stairs,) so
Sheriff, JosEfh MYERs;o ofice in Court House,
Cup stairs.9 III ifad
Commissioners, THOMAS MuRRHr, BARNET
MANN, WMsR Bo9TH Office With Auditor.
Surveyor, o. S. SLOAN; Postotice, Stafford.
lnfrmary Directors, ELIJAH MCMAHON, JESSE
JAcksos, MARTIN BAKER. 81
Coroner. JOHN MUHLRMAaN, ESQ.,
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AUDITOR.

We are authorized to announce Dr.
GEORGE W. MASON, of Franklin township, as
a. candidate for County, Auditor. Subject to
the decision of the Democratic Convention.
MR. EDIToR: Announce RICHARD K. Walton
of Adams township, as a candidate for County
Auditor, subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic Convention.
Eg-sAMUEL GRmsHAw, of Center township,
is a candidate for County Auditor, subject to
the. Democratic Delegation; election for said
Delegates takes place in the respective town.
ships Saturday, July 20, 1856, at o'clock I. M.
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GRoVEsTEEN & CO.,
PIANO FORTE MANUFACTURERS,
4ee Broadway, New York.

H1HE attention of the public and the trade
/ is invited to our New Scale Seven Octave
Rosewood Piano-Fortes, which for volume
and purity of tone are unrivalled by any
hitherto offered in this market They con-
tain all the modern improvements French
grand action, harp pedal, iron frame, over
strung bass, etc., and each instrument being
made under the personal supervision of Mr..
]. H. Grovesteen, who has had practical. ex-
perience of over thirty years in their manu-
fully warranted in every particular.
The GrOyesteen PianO-FOrte
Received the highest award of merit
over all others at the Celebrated
Worlds Fair!
Where were exhibited instruments from the
best makers of London, Paris, Germany
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston and New
York; and also at the American Institute for
FIVE successive years, the gold and silver
medals from both of which can be seen at cur
warerooms.
By the Introduction of improvements we
mace still more perfect Piano-Forte, and by
largely, with a strictly sash
system, are enabled to offer these instruments
at a price which will preclude competition.
PRICES.
No. /, Seven Octave, round corners, Rose
wood Plain Case.. $500
No. 2, Seven Octave, round corners, Rose
wood Heavy Moulding. g.............$325
No. 3, Seven Octave. round corners, Rose
wood Louis XIV style. $3.50
TERMS-NET CASH, IN CURRENT FUNDS.
Descriptive Circulars sent free. mays.
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srThe Festival at the Court Hous

bThe Festival at the Court House
on Wednesday evening was q perfect sue
cess. The house was tastefully set off
with evergreen, boquets and fashionably
dressed ladies. The refreshments were
very fne, consisting of strawberries, ice
cream and cake, pound d-cake, jolly-cake,
sugarlcake, cake with hole in it, cake
destitute of an orifce, and, in fact,the in
genuity of the fair sex appeared to have
been extraordinarily taxed in regard to
cake. s.N Ee. asa
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Errors of Youth.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion, will for
the sake of suffering humanity, send free to
all who need it, the recipe and directions fol
making the simple remedy by which he was
cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the ad
vertiser's experience, can do SO by address.
ing JOHNB. OGDEN,
febl4ly. No. 13 Chambers ST., N. Y.
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Strange, But True.

Every young lady and gentleman in the
United States can learn something very much
TO their advantage by return mail Gree of
charge,) by addressing the undersigned.
Those having fears of being humbugged will
oblige by not Noticing this card. All others
will please address their obedient servant,
THOS. +. CHAPMAN,
feb14ly. S31 Broadway, New York.
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@.The town Council, determined to
assert their rights, have passed an ordi-
nance requiring the owners Of swine, with
in the corporation, to keep the same pen
ned, Notwithstanding the Commissioners
at their last session granted general per-
mission to the owners Of stock to allow it
to run at large within the county. Look
out for the Marshal; the ordinance takes
precedence within the corporation.
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Rev. John P. Caldwell, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Beech Spring, has
received and accepted a call from the
,Presbyterian Church at Barnesyille to be-
come their pastor, BE will preach his
first sermon and be installed the I'd Of
July.
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IHE len FER UENT. IAX.-Ihere are
so many incorrect statements made about
the tax that will be imposed on-the issues
of banks organized under State laws, paid
out by banks on and after the first day Of
July, 1866, that it is important for every
business man to understand the law. The
actrof Congress, of March 8, 1865, reads
thus:
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That
every National Banking Association, State
Bank, or State Banking Association, shall
pay tax of ten per cent. on the amount
of notes of any State Bank or State
Banking Association paid out by them,
after the first day Of July, 1865, = s
It will be noticed that the taxiis im-
posed only on banks paying out other
notes than those Of National Banks, or
United States legal tenders, and that in
no case can the tax. be imposed on indi-
yiduaIs, merchants brokers, or agents,
(other than banks, paying them out, or
using them in their business.
The circulation Of the notes of State
Banks among individuals, is in no way
interfered with by this law. Holders of
these notes need not be under any appre-
tensions of any loss by the ten per cent.
tax imposed, as banks alone are subject to
that penalty for paying them out after the
time specified in the law, for as some of
our cotemporaries remark, there will re-
ally be no tax at all on State Bank circu-
lation, because no one but banks are tax
ed for paying them out, and they will not
under the penalty. Private bankers will
spring up throughout the country, and
will buy up from brokers the bills Of the
State Banks, and use them as circulation
for the people, while the State Banks will
close up, to some extent, after providing
for the redemption of their notes when
returned to their redeeming agent. We
think that the effect of this will be z that
less deposits will be made with banks and
more with private bankers and banking
officers, who are left free, to receive and
pay out State Bank notes. Shrewd ban
kers see this, and already some changes
have been made; or ratherg banks closed
(both National and State) and private
banking offices opened in their places;
and doubtless many more changes will
occur of the same kind, as very good rea.
sons exist for the changes, which are, that
by closing the banks they avoid heavy
taxes which the States are attempting to
impose on both National and State; as pril
yate bankers, they are not liableeto tax
on the currency they pay out, but are left
free to receive and pay out State Bank
notes; and now that the banking business
lis less profitable than for the past few
years, these considerations have weight
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s sgThe Barnesville Enterprise says:
John W. Hays, a young soldier who lost
his leg while gallantly fighting for his
country, has been appointed Postmaster
at that place, in place of Mr.. John Pi-
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sw-A very cheap clothing establish
ment has been established in Minister
mans Hotel. Too cheap,we fear, to risk
more than a.glance. ssii. SIS ~
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Notice to Builders.
SHINGLES SHINGLES SHINGLES

=
TTAyING purchased, and about putting into
operation, one of Halls Shingle Ma
chimes, we will soon be prepared to supply
the public with
No. / Article of Joint Shingle.
any desired length from IA to 90 inches, of
White, Red or Black Oak, Poplar, Chestnut or
Black Walnut timber. These shingles are
P FRF CITY SMOOTH ,
being sawed lengthways of the timber, with
a large circular saw, not split or cracked in
the grain, nor ridged across, like all other
machine cut shingles, but as smooth and even
as the old shaved shingle.
Persons who contemplate building should
always have their shingles soon, and have
them seasoned;your roof viii lasttwioe as long.
SEND In YOUR ORDERS SOON,
and state the quantity and the Kind of tim.
her, and you can be supplied in few days
Address ]. A. WHEELER 4 CO.,
myl5m3. Stafford, lMills( Monroe Co, Q,
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ADYERTTSTNG

&, Has enlarged many a small business;
Has revived many a dull business; 4
Has saved many a failing business;
Has preserved many large business;
Has created many new business.
TRY TT.
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ANN nee NTs

n@-We charge So for announcing the
names of Candidates who are subscribers,
non-subscribers So. The announcement
must invariably be accompanied with the
money.
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Br Mooney 4 Co., are having their
stOrs-front painted and otherwise orna-
mented. .sas
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"Notice to Stock Owners. .

THE Commissioners of Monroe county Ohio,
| at their June session, made the following
order, June 5, 1866:
Ordered, that general permission be granted
to the owner or owners, or persons having the
charge, of any horses, mules, cattle, sheep,
goats, swine or geeseto suffer the same to run
at large within the county of Monroe as au-
thorized and provided by the second section
of an act entitled ssan ,act to restrain from
running at large certain animals therein
named" )" passed April 1S, 1865.
By order of the Commissioners.
III HORFFLER,
Aud. NJ. C. o.
woodsfeld, june s, 1S66-we.
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r The Masons Of st. Clairsville had
a grand parade on the 23d inst. Twelve
members Of Monroe Lodge were in atten-
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B~ Judge Kennon has SO far recover
ed his health as to be able to resume the
duties Of his Office. :
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pA-W -Wool is increasing in price rapid
". and farmers would do we'll to not sell
for some time yet. Buyers are travelling
through theacountry representing that
forty. fifty and sixty cents is the highest
prices that will be paid this season. S
Hon. s. P. SpauIding, member of Con-
gress from the GuJahpga district admOn-
ishes the farmers in that section of the
State not toisell their wool hastily. He
says: A
The tariff billwill come from the COM
mittee next week, and will charge on for
eign wool that enters into competition
with Ohio wool a duty of from ten to
twelve cents per pound. The bill will be
passed into law without reasonable doubt.
Prices will goyernt themselves accordingly.
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EBAs Que Hundred Bushels Of Buck
wheat just received and for sale at Z Z,
.slsi ss..ss, b..s 4s.l MOONEY & Go. 5. &
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NJ The steam saw mill is in opera.
ton.
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!. WAsgEps-At:thi Office, Immediately,
good, Industrious boy, of about fifteen
Or sixteen years Of age, to learn the prin-
ting business. One from the country pre-
ferredsisr rho .Fiiglsio
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MARRIED.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 10, by Charles F.
Billman, Esq, Mr.. Stephen Hogue and Mi IS
Hannah Givens, all of this county.
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Judicial convention.

r. -
The Democracy of the second sub di-
vision of the Eighth judicial District oi
the Court of Common Pleas of the State
of Ohio, will hold a Convention, for the
purpose of nominating candidate fol
Judge of said subdivision, at
BarnesyiIle. Thursday July 10, '66.
The following is list of delegates
from this county: -
Township. Be j. Delegates.
Adams-R. K. Walton and W.. S. Wiley.
Bsnton-Thos. Murphy and G. S. Algeo.
Bethel. j. Hutchison, Thos, Martin.
Center-Jere. Williams, j. P. Spriggs.
iFranklin-Wm. S. Way, VIM Milligan.
Green-Geo. Caldwell, John Owens. +.
Jackson-Jere. Walton, Jacob Wagner.
Malaga-Thomas Fowler, Simon Dorr,
0hio-Christian Cehrs, J. NJ. Goodwin
Perry, N. Mitchell, DR.. Quinn.
Salem-James Messerley, Joel Yost. g
Seneca-Jos. Wehr, M. T. Atkinson.
Summit-Jacob Hamilton, S. G. Kelly.
Sunsbury-T. Armstrong, D. Huchison.
Switzerland-J. g. Blatler, IL. Ressiger.
Washington-Dr.yJ. Way, j. Beafdmore.
Wayne-Ed. Nofsinger, Aman Moose.
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500 ANIONTMl-AGENTS wanted for
SIX ENTIRELY NEW ARTICLES, just out. Address
o. T. CAREY, City Building, Biddeford, Maine.
dec27ly. b.
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TlHE LADY's FRIEND
i The Best of the Monthlies-- devoted to
Fashion and Pure Literature. 81 so year;
Two copies S4; Eight (and one gratis) sic.
WHEELER& wills ON'S SEWING MA CHIMES
given as Premiums. Send Is cents for .
sample copy to DRAGON & PETERSON, 319
Walnut St., Philadelphia.
Single numbers for sale By Nwes Dealers.
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ID II E ID

HALL.--In this place, on Sunday evening,
the 18th inst, Mrs. Margaret Hall, wife aoi
Thomas ]. Hall, in the forty-third of her age.
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s sarT The Foundry is blasting rsgular-
Y. - e s'siIisele9 stsfs eai
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ka They are also buying Wool, Butter, Eggs
Lard, Bacon and Oats.f which they will pay
the highest market price.
June 5, 1s66ml.