Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-03-10

lowed one per cent on the amount of Orders
paid by him since April 10, 1851; which motion
was seconded, and on motion of Mr.. Allison was
laid on the table until the next meeting of Coun-
ell.
The Committee on Fire department, were on
motion, authorized to procure suitable lights for
:he Fire Engine houses.
Mr.. Brooks was authorized to procure the nee
essary repairs to the Town Clock.
On motion Council adjourned to meet on Sat
uriay evening, the 9th day of March next, a.
7 o'clock.
FEBRUARY 2sth.
Court of Common Pleas,
Began the March Term on Monday,
Judge Hoffman present. The names of
the Grand Jury being called. the follow
ing Jurors answered. 10 wiz:
James Dempsey. Weathersfeld; S. H.
81 John, Gustavus; Porter Barnes. War
rem; James Elder, Johnston: Martin Cor
rell. Newton; John Porter, Newton;
john NJ. McCombs, Champion; Martin
Jackson, Weathersfeld; William Hun
ter, Weathersfeld; A. r. Price, Hub
bard; jeremiah Parker, Johnston; Dan
iel Wisel, Wealhersfield.
Because three of the Jurors drawn did
not appear, the following gentlemen were
elected as talesman, Nathan Beebee,
Silas N. Jones, VIM. B. Kennedy. The
Jurors, after being empanuelled and
sworn, were instructed by The Judge as
TO the duties committed to their manage
ment and care. Mr.. Kennedy was
chosen foreman.
The Petit Jurors being called, ten of
them anne tc Wit:
Henry Fansler. Bristol; Henry L.
Woodrow, Champion; Lysander G. Per-
kins, Kinsman; Lorenzo Moore, Kins-
man; Milton Graham, Vernon; Thomas
Bushnell. Bloomfield; John Garfield,
Brookfeld; William n. Murphy. Cham
pion; II. w. Murray, Hartford; Horace
Flower, Bloomfield;
To the genllemlnly and efficient Depu-
ty Clerk Of the Court, we are indebted
for the above. as well as for a variety Of
similar past fayors,
Ted Artillery-Prasentation of Flag.
A new Military company just organized
in Youngstown. in honor of the distin-
citizen. Hon. David Tod, was
christened the Tod Artillery.
Last week the company visited Mr..
Tod at his residence, Brier Hill, and were
presented with a beautiful flag. and hos
entertained.
The following is an epitome of Mr..
Tod's speech, in presenting the flag. as
reported to US, BY d gentleman, who
was present.
Gentlemen ofMs Tod artillery:
A thorough inspection of your drill,
and gentlemanly department,
IS alone necessary TO make me fully
appreciate the honor you have done my
in adopting cur name. and honor
ing US with this visit.
The name, as now known to most Of
you, can make but little preiension to
military reuovn lam, however. proud
10 be able to say, that when given to my
brothers and myself, for protection. such
was not the case. Our honored father
drew his sword in defence of our country,
and the aged men of our town, will all
inform you, crowned himself with glory.
lie died where we now are, full Of years,
and full Of honors, both civil ard mill
This, added to the fact, that you
nave p%erpetuated the name by adopting
will surely be sufficient stimulus to all
who bare the name of Tod, 10 guard it
by their good conduct, from reProach.
londiy trust. therefore the Tod Artlery
nay e. have occasion 10 regret hav-
ng selected the name they have taken.
Tour appearance, to-day. is full assur-
nee 10 me, that those whose name you
year, will ever have cause to be proud
# you.
God grant hat our beloved country
nay never require your services in NOR
81 combat. But If unfortunately this
should not be answered. then
nay the Tod Artillery be assigned the
of danger; and that you will, Ike
ny honored father whose name you bear
yourselves with glory, l doubt
ot.
The pleasant duty is yet left me, of
resenting you a stand of %colors, and l
ow hand you, Captain, the Flag of our
Capt. Shurtlif, in the ensign.
,ou have a most precious charge. De-
ert your mother, desert everything near
nd dear to you, before you desert that
of your country, honor and in
ependence. Let your hearts blood,
nd the blood of every man under your
ommard, wet the dust, before you let
le Stars and Stripes OF your country,
therein. Should you ever meet the
of our country-where the thick,
st of the fight is, let our fig be there.
nd may the God of Battles ever protect
on and our common country.