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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14
THE PERFECT MELODEON.

Al the late State Fair at Burlington, the PERFECT
MELODEON was again awarded the FRS,
Premium for purity, eveness and power
of tone and promplness of touch.
In EVERY DESIRABLE QUALITY necessary
Il for superior instrument the Perfect Melodeon
is unsurpassed. OF this we have abundant testi-
mony.
The addition of the BASE DAMPER for which
we have recently obtained letters patent is of
the greatest improvements ever made on the Me-
lodeon.
1t is meeting with universal appreciation and is
considered indispensable by all who have used it
and become fapiliar with its beautiful effect. -
Without it tits almost impossible to sell an insru-
ment.
PIANO FORTES from the best makers selected
by Prof. b. +. BAKER Of Boston, (Which is a suf-
icient guarantee Of their exceence), for sale and
to rent at manufacturers prices. Allinstruments
warranted and sent to any part of the country at
our risk. ESTEY IL GREEN.
BrattlebOro, Sept. "a, 1856. 80
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

EY- The Warsaw (Mo) Democrat has the
following .f.f.. r.r.... trr
'We strike the names of two Of our sub
scribers from our books this week, who have
recently been hung in Texas. We do this be-
cause moi advised, as yet, of their present To-
caliiy,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14
SOMETHING NEW

EAD THIS, OLD AND YOUNG. PEoF.
Il woops HAIR RESTORATIVE Is, no doubt, the most
oner6l discovery Of this age Of progress for VIII restore
rmnnenty gray hair to It's original color, cover the head
I'M ih most uxuriant growth, remove at once all dan
dr,d and itching all scrofua and other cutnncos eru
,, c n VII cure ~ II by magic, periodical
uon, w. ale m. lair soft glossy and wayy, and preserve
the color perfectly, and the lar ron Hhs " eNu'e O
The ,onp IL from distinguished memberof the medical
proiession'- ST. PArL, January /, 1855.
p.., n voon. Dear sir-Unsoiclted, send you this
cr,lgcate Ac being nearly bah for long time, and hay
np tried all hair restoratvcs extani ana having no
In any was inuc,s hearing Of yours 70 give u uh'
nlnsd myself in the hands Of barber, and had my head
bcd with good stiff BRUSH and the restorative then APP
uied and well rubbed in, till the scalp was aglow Ihs re-
, every morning and in three weeks the young hair APP
pe"re and grew rapidly from August last Till the present time,
and Il thick, black and drong-so ana pleasant " Wy
touch whereas before, II harsh and wiry, what lt,lc
there II It, and that little was disappearing very ray
still use your Restorative about ,%ice h% J ="
these things and who has not' but have not sen
where any PERSONS hair was really mnen.n Dy NY
The hair tonic ETC. Of day and II really gives me pleas
ure the result Of experience have rcomenu
your preparation To Others and already has arg an
general sale throughout the territory The people here Know
it, effects and confidence In IT, The supply you sent US
as wholesale agents for the Territory l. nearly exhausted ana
daily inquiries made for It. You deserve credit io your
discovery and Tor you my thanks for the bcnet
il has me- for certainly long ago despsred Of obtaining
any such result Yours, hastily, }. W. BOND
Pirm Of Bond Kelley, Druggists, st. Paul.
tyrom the Editor Of the Real Estate AdycrtIserl
BosToS, q School st., March 70, 1850.
Dear sr-IIaving become permanently quite gray was IN
duce some six weeks Since 10 make trial Of your kespra-
live have used less than bottles but the gray hairs
have all and although my hair has not fully at
tanned It's original color yet the process Of change gradual
~ going on and am In great hopes that IN SNORT .he ny
hair will he dark asfrmeriy have aso b.en nuch sr
de at the healthy and vigor o the hair which be-
fore was harsh and dry, and ii has ceased u come Guy as
formerly. Respectfully YOUR, H. u W. MI
CAMILLE Illinois, June 10, 1855.
have used Professor Woods Hair Restorative, and have
admired IL wonderful effect My hair lecomlng as
thought prematurey gray hut by the use OF his Restorative
has rr.ups IL original color and have no Doubt pema
nent, So SIDNEY BREEsE, Ex-senator L. $.
n I WOOD 4 CO. pproprictors, 312 Broadway, n. V,
And 314 Market It., St. Louis, No
q Sold in Braiileoro by JOSEPH CLARK in Boston b,
WEEKS & POTTER at retail 10y hEDplNG CO. lyJ4
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L. II. WHEELER.
r. II. WHEELER.

WEST INDIA GOODS AND GRoCE-
w rica. Oils, Fluid, Camphrnc, STONE
Ware, OF NIL the beat qualities always 10 be
had at NUEELER'S.
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In the Ladies Department

Fine Sandal and Gossamer Rubbers
White Satin and Kid Slips
Kid and Cloth Congress Boots and CATERS
with large variety Of Kid Calf and Enameled
Shoes and Bootees, from low price up to the finest
and best.
In the Misses and Children's department can be
found great variety of Caters, Shoes & Bootees.
Also, Gents Calf, Kip and Thick Boots, with A
great variety of Patent Leather, Calf and Enam-
eled, Congress Boots and Shoes. Boys, Youths
and ChiLren's Boots and Shoes, n large yatiey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14
Real Estate for Sale.

Ia In the Village Of Brattleboro, the house
.!!m formerly occupied b, LOWELL FARR,
--Assh with the Stable. Barn and Outhouses,
situated on Elliott corner Of Flat Street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14
Nov. 18th, 1856.

VERY LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
N Housc Furnishing Goods, aud all n.nd-
orDry Goods, opened this week AT w WHEEL
ER'S.
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the onc-and-a-half story house, adjoining on The
West;
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Boots and Shoes

manufactured 10 order Of the best materials and
on the most reasonable terms for cash or short an
proved credit.
REPAIRING DONE AT SHORT NOTICE.
Those wishing to purchase any articles in the
Boot or Shoe line will find it for their interest c
call and examine before purchasing elsewhere, as
the subscriber pledges his word he will do all he
can to satisfy both to price and quality Of work.
+. SIMONDs,
Brattleboro, May II, 1856. 70
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Boots, Shoes and Rubbers.
The subscriber having purchased the entiresto 10
BOOTS AND SHOES
Of ]. II. SIAIONDS, will continue the busiuessot
~ IL Inn M

the old stand
OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE.
VNIIE old store has been newly fitted up, although
IL it is not q Crystal Palace, and will endeayor
to keep as near first class Shoe Store rs the times
will admit. Having been engaged in the Shoe
business in the same store for nearly twenty-thrce
years he fatters himself that he understands some
thing near the wonts Of the community. Hslon
experience in the Boot and Shoe business enables
him to select such a variety Of goods rs will suit
all classes Of customers, and none can fail to fnJ
in his extensive stock something adapted to their
wants.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1857-05-30
1T = M s.

II Ia ,ano,,ed that if Frame. is mt ALL
lowed TO keeo a resident minister at pekin
the French government in concert with
ENGLAND will nene,rate to ths capital. and
there dictate term. 10 the Chinese
The New York papers record an extra
ordinary excitement in that CITY. on Tues>
day last. occa,ioned hy the assembling of
a mob OF both sexes, at the residence OF
Mr.. CUNNINGHAM in Bond street. ius, sc>
onitted oe the murder OF Bnrd,u The
BOYS made NJ attack upon the house with
stones. while the women held mock court
martial a, which /, yn, unao mou,ly deter,
mined lhu Mrs. & WA unity Of IN, muir
der a, charged and ooph, to he driven
from tina city The moh was finally bro.
sen n, he the police
rL, ,,o, ,h., v,uo, had ,a,,.,,od
f.oa, p;.a.,s .aJa,.,,aJ - b. cJ.a and
G i,,.',sI ..,,' -,
800,
" -.
rive esA"',"e's !" inc pN'e", once nave
"een removed o" "' s'o"'" OF 'ne'f oe"s
'aVof"o'e 10 'he N ~ PhfY'
zen 'i'',an Is ""ue"'o'ns i" an"nBea
' ,e'''''''V'' " Wv ~" ''a""'' "'u''"''''s
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1857-05-30

MAN klLLrp A man by the name
of Msrds was shot by another named
Dayis in this county, on Wednesday night
last. The shooting tooh place on Big
Creek, about eighteen miles from Richmond.
The weapon used WAS a shot gun. Mardls
was killed instantly - Richmond Reporter.
A scuHle took place over loaded pistol.
between two Mexicans. at a gaming table,
on the Santa GerIudes river in this county,
which discharged instantly killing another
Mexican who was present The offenders
are under bonds for their appearance ut
court,
4 Mexican wa. chopped to pieces and
killed. at Major bursts ranch, in this
county, BY another Mexican. who 10 IN all
awaiting tial Nneces Valley.
From our Western Iexas exchanges we
learn tina, fellow was lynched In De
VIII county, few day. since. Tor horse
stealing. lIorse,thieves are said TO have
been unusually active IN the frontier coun-
ties Of late.
LOOK Our.-i'hc Austin lutelligencef
cautions the public against forged certlfi'
Gates Of depos,e on the Farmers Bank at
Frankfort. Ky.
The Age OF Commerce states that town
property is rapidly increasing in value at
Houston.
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Selling or at Cost.

THE subscriber being DESTROYS Of leaving
l Marshall, il now offering his goods at ll-
tie less than cost. Persons who may be de-.
sirous Of purchasing, would do well to avail.
themselves Of this opportunity to obtain choice
bargains. Such occasions are seldom offered,
and ought not to be suffered to PASS by. His
goods are well selected, and Of the best quail.
ty. and the low prices at which they are offered
must induced rapid sale. lie is determined to
sell out at any sacrifice, as he wishes to get oil
as early as possible.
/. G. TAAkS
May 30, 81. No-i1 tf
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Democratic Meeting

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s,N''c ''''"s ""' "'''' " -. ~
iia,''so" ,'""'', - H. Wv l'a, y, d.
-'' u "'N' ''"'' 81
n'ee''"R "'' !" " gam y ''''''''' WV '''
''' 49,. p..,l.., .nt
~ - ,,, = r.. H.,
w. v '''' ", ' u ''''''' 'I ~.
were , nPl''u'g' ''is I 'o''o'''' r' g.
A." ~ " NV vas 49, w., .,'i,,;... ..
''""B "''
"u'F''' 4.
~ hfNhNs' '""r'!' VI n'''"" - ~.
to give s~ehg'h to "Il ofs'nN'u.t OF
whatever chArAcie's my "'N 80
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FEA.vONS pAVEN,v
, or { q bio Drain A;,,

'G>itE undersigned are prepared to G,,n.',
i their customers with Fclton's self. ~"
enng mills for grinding all kinds Of oral, up
GLIDING corn and cob, aud adapted to Ina ~
Of farmers BY horse power A~
These mills are adapted to steam
wind, and horse power, and nre capahla "
grinding three bushels per hour with one ho,
and from six to eight bushels with two ho.'
power.
The construction is perfectly simple ,eo,..
ing no skill 10 keep them in order. m,,
occupies three feet, and weighs but ,hte, b,.
bred pounds
These mills have given perfec. salsf,..i.-
to those who have used them from tn. ,.,. '
seniaiions Of many respectable gentlem., y,
different parts Of the Union
The price Of the above described Mil, i,l-
--withlh the reach Of every planter.
References.
Persons wishing to purchase, are reterrsd :.
Mr.. James A. Colt. and J. T. Bell. hon /,
whom are running them in this llaee :.
former by steam at hi. mill. the Latte, ba
horse power at tbs Mammoth Livery ~
Die"
They not only grind corn, but also the c,h
and shues into fine meal, just as the corn r,,
taker from the stalk.
Samples may be seen at the places ahos.
mentioned. where the mill. will, if not ,n.
ning, be put into operation Tor tina satsfac,lo,
of person. wishing 10 purchase. Call All
satisfy yourselves,
c, Z. llNNsON, & co
MAY %, 81 \o-se If
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Your ob't servants,

kArruAN, Tr1,s MAY 10. 81
GrNrtratN Y cur note OF Yesterday
informing ms Of my nomination. by the
I,ler Convention. ss the Democrauc cam
,l,ds,e Of TIL. District Tor Congress, has
iu.t been handed me by Col. Crockett.
DISTRESSING my ability to answer the ex'
pcc,aiiou, ol the Convention, and OF she
people, accept the nomination, snd shall
eudeayor to testify MY appreciation ct the
honor conferred on me. OF being tie stands
ard bearer oi the Democracy OF :hl' Dis
lrict, in the approaching contest, by the f.
deity and zeal with which shall advocate
our cherished principles; Tor upon the sue
cess Of these | believe depend the perpetu-
hv of the Union HE preservation OF the
rights of the states. ant the secnfitN OF the
best interests ot our common country.
Wilde have not sought this nomination,
on the one hand, accept It with cheerful
ness aud pride. on the other. hut being en-
rrgrd ia the severe duties Of the Bench. |
mus, enter the canvas. without that degree
ct preparation. which Noult be desirable TO
myself ard nay friends.
Accepting this nomination. resign the
office OF Judge OF this district So that my
successor may be elected IN august bn'
to avoid injury to the public Interest, |
shall hold the Van L md, Cont next week
and Judge Gregg will hold the smith
Court. So that may be- able To cutter ac>
lively on the canvass, early in lune.
VITA nv grateful acknowledgements Tor
the high honor conferred on me-. tender to
the Convention and to Yourselves, mdlyli
usIy and collectively, my s'ucerc fe>
spects,
John II REAGAN.
To Col. John l. Burton, Hon Nm VI
Taylor. Hon. VI y Ec'or and Col.
John VI trerkeit
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PROCLAIM wIOW
' the Governor Of the state.

uy tus VONHH"Va ~ suI "tute.
NV-tlEREAS. the legislature at i,s adj.
w jourued Session 1886, passed Joint
Resolution, proposing 10 amend the Consiila.
ton Of the state, which j. IN these wonis
"JOlNT Resolution proposing IN
amendment to the Constitution.
BE it resolved b, She Legislature of :he
State Of Teya. that the following hc proposed
a. an amendment TO the Constitution of the
State Of Texas. which. when ratified, a. pro-
yldri for by the thlrty.sevcnlh secloa
OF the seventh article Of SAID ConsGtsiieH,
shall be valid to al in,ents and purposes, asa
part Of said Consultation to-ut:
In case vacancy shall from any cause &C.
eur in the office of Judge ~ the Suprems
Court, Judge OF the District Court, Attorney
General, District Attorney, Comptroller Of
Public accounts. Treasurer OF the STATE or
Commns sioner Of tine General Land otiee, The
Governor shall appoint some suitable person
to MI such vacancy, who shall continue 10 dis
charge the dates of such cihce, suhl the tine
of the next general election established ~
law tor the election of State or County officers
and until his successor shall have been elected
and qualified
And whereas il becomes my duiy, in ohedF
encc TO the directions Of the Constitutions
have said Joint Resolution published IN nr
public prints II the state, for at leas, three
month, peiorc the next general election Of
Representatives. tot the consideration OF lh.
people, and to require the fclarn.nc oaiccrsof
elections, at the next election to he thus holden,
to.wit: on the nrsi Monday, the Sfi day OF
August, 1857, 10 open polls at the proper
plaeos in their respective counties, % take ne
vote, upon said proposed amendment 10 the
Constitution, of all those who vote tot Rep
rcs.nta,iycs and make return Of said cleo
ton to the Secretary Of State, giving the names
Of all those voting for Representatives "n'
have voted on said proposed amendment
Now, therefore, I, r. NJ PEASE, Gose'no'
of said State, do hereby crder ana o"e.'
that the Chief Justices Of the several soa"
ties Of the State or any two OF the 'o""H
Commissioners II necessary, cause polls 70 "
opened at the several election f,ec'ne', ',
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NAIL ARRANGEMENTS
.aptvAls Asp rxrARruxrs.

AhBIVAbo AM 80 u
Asysau-sis Shreveport - Assivxs rue'dsy
Thuspiay, and SATURDAY "A, 6r =; DrssA1s
Wetnssdsy. FRIDAY, and Sunday. att 49,
rsvRas s,a Henderson 80 Aarivts Tuesday.
Thas.day. and SATURDAY.. sr.s D.'Ahr'
W~dn~-lay Friday and Sunday, M9tr.
osrNgas ris Jefferson - AsKsrrs Tuesday
Thursday. anil saturday. at ors p,fAsrs
"Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, AZ rh,
Noaruwssr tia Tyler - ArsiYrs iursday'
Tlu,,dav and >n,uri-y At -: btrsgrs
Monday "Wednesday, sna Friday al ? NJ
s,rrussx-rta Mansfield AHAtVss NesnesiaY,
and Saturday, at 80 Dtrsnrs ihNfsaay'
and Monday. att ".
Ppsy { snno -- cave Hnl arrive the seize daf-'
Tuesday, THURSDAY. and saturday.
Gfisxs - Arrives On Thursday, a. 9 " M on
sa,urdsy. ais p n dr9afts on Ipesssy Al o \ ~.
and 20 Thursday At : NJ
Orrics ilouKs From a y. 70 u " ata RON :
tpb
oaicr opea ior delivery At ".
Mail cl.~e. fof the Iasi nj ~ ? ",
The Office wil' b. oi-n on Sundays from 70 10 "
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Saddle ara HARNESS. .<Nou.

Near the Mammoth Lirerg S}abie of J.
Il. BEL " 10.
"a WE are now receiving one # Tie
<fN& largest stocks Of Sadery, Harness.
Trunks. Sadilebass, Whips, and material foi
the same, that has ever been brought 10 III,
place.
We ollrr them very low, and customers can
have anything madc an our Inc 10 Order. a,
short notice, ard 900 the iair-t style Gl,cusa
cali aud examine the ,lock
j. 4. EDWARDS a O..
MAY -, 81 y % Il
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TyirR. TEXAS, May IL. 81.

TylrR, TEXAS, May IL, 81.
DEAR SR.-The Democratic Conven'
ton Of the Eastern Congressional District
Of our State began on yesterday, and con
eluded to day. has instructed Us 10 inform
you that you have been unanimously mons
mated the candida Of the party, for Keep
re,sntalive in the next Congress OF the l n''
ted States
The members OF the Convention have
abundant confidence in your ability, integ>
rity. and devotion to the principles OF the
party. and have pledged YOU their support
1t i. therefore hoped that YOU will ind It
convenient to accept the domination and
eater upon the campaign, at an early day
with the most profound respect. we ten
der YOU the highest regard OF the Cons
mlItee
Your ob't servants.
J 81 K ron.
VI ID EtIoR.
WV " TAYLOR.
JOHN VI CROCKETT
Cor Committee.
Hon. joins II REAGAN. kaufman, Texas
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The Queens speech states tia, negotis.
lions between England and the 4. States
and England aud Iloadaras are in an suse'
He'd state.
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,-errHUEs lAcuf~ RAHgoAp toNrASF
NarsiaF, Ter4s January 10, ls7
: Systematic aud efficient Management; Of
TIE hu~Ines. OF llu, company, requires the
adoption Of the following regulation, which
wIl not be departed f.om in any ease
whatever:
The first Saturday after the first Monday in
each month, is hereby fixed as Pap.34g. upon
which all claims against the Compiny that
shall haze been examined and approved, Viii be
paid
That claims may be paid on the payday of
any gwen month, they must be presented a,
'br Chlct Engineers office, on or before the
- day Of that ,Gon,h otherwise, They Will
lie over one doulh, for examination.
rs check roll. ate sent IN 10 the Chief I'm.
siucef, ON the l,i day Of every month claims
Tor labor on the Road viii be considered as
presented by the check rolls
r \. BLANCII, Chif Engineer.
Jan II. 81 no.2l II
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Mattresses For Sale.

1OSEPIl Bechtold makes superior ma,,rns.
- ses, and at low prices. They can be found
Of all sizes, at Mr.. L.yy's store, IN Marshall
where order. car be left for any particular
kind required. They viii be made a, shor,
notice.
May 30, 81. No-ao en-
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or Recolect tho Democratic Ratif,
cation Meeting G., The Courthouse to-day
We intended 10 have pfiaied handbAls
calling attention 10 it, but the sickness in
our family has occupied our eu,Ire attention.
L., the patty in this county uoite, and
form n consolidated phalans ia which every
man feels the duy and the necessity OF
personal eseriion and personal sacrifice.
and victory will be- ours jh,t ms certain as
the day OF the elrclioo arrives.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1857-05-30

OF Dr. \. J. Lorr will accept our
thanks for a late New Orleans paper
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1857-05-30

or Ns sse from the Clmksvilis Mes
sengsr tina. l.. d. Evans has been making
regular appointments for speaking IA the
Northern counties. Hs WAS to hive spo>
ken Il ClakssiiIs on the Goth at De kalb,
Red River eoao.y, on the 27'h; snd a.
Essioa, Bowie couo'y, on the 18th.
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Fms A lire occurred IN Shreveport on
Tuesday last. ahou, o'clock in the
morning, which consumed the stores or.
cupicd by Messfs +. :. kueelaui " Co.
]. II. Brown, and \. \, Zoos, together
with their stocks Il merchandise There
WAS no Insurance. on the buildings or their
contents. NJ. Eoos suffer. greatly, for be
has been twice burned out wilhio the last
ak months The buildings were owned
by Messrs. John ? HALEY and J. VI Ian.
drum. Several explosions Of gun powder
occurred. II !. strange lhst place OF the
commercial importaHcs Of Shreveport
should not have powder house, The
origin Of the fire is unknown
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WHAT Judging from the samples we
have seen daring the las, week, we should
infer that fine wheat crops will be made IN
tins section. Mr. 4. J. McClaron, who
resides near Marshall. brought us two
heads ovcr ,s inches in leug,h. aud remark.
ably full.
We received one ffom Nr. Meru,tL, oil
near the same length Oiher parties have
brought sarplcs OF their wheat crops to
town to enhih., to ibcir ffi,nds There
never has been better prospect for an
abundant yield, net only tor whea,, but OF
every article Of agriculture. Corn aud
cotton never look ed better. 4 few weeks
ago. II was thought nothing would be
made. and our planters were down in ,he
mouth" Now they wear smiling faces.
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TO Col John l. Burton, Hon. Nm. VI
Taylor, Hon. VI y Ector and Col.
John VI Crockett
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-05-06
Special Notices.
Notice to Teachers.

At a meeting held in Smithfeld, on the
10Th ult., for the purpose of considering
the propriety of forming Teachers AS.
sociation, the following preamble and res,
olutions were adopted;
Believing that the interest Of Educa-
tion would be advanced by the frequent
meetings of Teachers, for the purpose OF q
free interchange of sentiments, in regard
to government, training, &c., in schools
thereby elevating the teachers profession,
therefore
Resolved, Ist.-That we will form an
associa tion to carry out this object.
2d.-That we ask the cooperation oi
all friends to education.
3d.-That to secure the attendance ol
Tea chers and oil others interested in the
cause of education, we make use Of every
effort to excite an interest in this society
and make provision to entertain, free OF eX-
pense, all those residing ut distance"
1t is the intention of the association tc
hold it's meetings at different points, tC
accommodate as large number of Teach.
ers as possible.
An opening address will be delivered al
our next meeting, by WINS S. BATES.
On motion tho meeting adjourned tC
meet in Smithfeld, on the 10th day Of May
at o'clock, P. M.
JOSEPH GRIMsHAW, Charm.
LEWIS GAsAwAY, Sect.
NAV Get