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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1858-02-20

SAD AcoIDENT.-Iu Lewistown on last
Sunday evening Mrs Ensembles, was read
ing, and the light OF the fluid lamp beccm-
ing dim, she did what We have frequently
seen others do, that is turned the lamp up
side down to let the fluid run in the tubes.
The lamp exploded in her hand. The fire
was instantly communicated to her clothes
and her person, and she was burned to
death In the efforts to save her, her hus-
band was also badly burned. Let this sad
warning dotcr othcrl from this dangerous
pacticc.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1858-02-20

THE founder of this Celebrated Insti-
1 tuition, oTsrs the most certain speedy and only
oieruaI remedy in the world for effects for elects
gttictures, Seminal Weakness, Pains in the hoins,
Constitut, onal Debility Impoieney weakness OF The
H,k mud Limbs, Affections of the Kidneys, fuiplla
zion OF the Heart, Dispcpsia, Nervons lrritability
Uisease OF the Ilund, Throat, Nose or SKIN and all
those se rious aud meunc oily Disorders arising from
tho obstructive habits of Youth, winch destroys bot
boiy aud mind, These secret and solitary practices
Eyn nTrr fatal to thpir victims than the song Of the
yyteus to the mariners UlyssPs blghiing their most
Brilliant hopes Of anticiputidns, rendering marriage
-
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1858-02-20
WINTER ARRANGEMENT
(aa w 81 s.sFissE.. .islFFii sssE.l .
LACKAWANNA u BLOOMSBURG Il. L.

FFORDlNG superior facilities for trnvol 10 New
n York, Philadelphia, and the West, by connections
at Scranton with the trains Of the Delaware, Iacka.
wanna and Western Railroad Company; also for travel
South and Tpost the Catawissa, WIlliamspon and
Erie Railroad and connecting lines.
Regular Trains ms iollnws
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1858-02-20
HOVER'S LIQUID HAIR DYE.

THE following from that eminent Physician ofPhila
l. dephia, Dr. Brnkle, added TO the teetimOny OF
Professor Booth. only confirms what is evidenced by
thousands who have used Houer's Dye.
''GIRARD Row CHgsTsUr STREET,
Philadelphia December 22d 1853.
In regard TO Houer's Hair Dye ean state unhrtl- =
ngly, that il contain deoleriOus ingredients, and
may be used with entire safety, and with the utmost
eO'ydcnee and success" -
W.D. BRINCKLE. MD.
Hover's Writing d. h,delibie Ink,
Are well and widely known, TO require no
Of their merits, IL is only necessary TO say, that the
Htendy and demand gives the best evidence
that they maintain their character for superiority
which distinguished them when first introduced, years
ago
Orders, address TO the Mandatory, No. 4lG RACE
stree, above FOURTH, (old No. lii,) Philadelphia,
will receive prompt attention by
JOSEPH e. HOVER, Manufacturer.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1858-02-20
LIFE INSURANCE.

THE CIR 8RD LIFE ms UR9NCE, ANNUITY AND
TRUST COIP.7EY or PHKL8DELPHL4.
ofrIct, 4OS Cngssur STREET,
CAPlTAL (paid up,D 500 900.
Charter Porpotudi.
CONTINUE to make INSURANCES on LIVES on
~ the most eusnnublc terms.
The cnpita being paidup and invest ed ith
large aud constantly increasing reserved fund.- oiTes
u perfect security to the insured,
The premiums mus; be paid yenrly. half yearly. o
quarterly.
she Company add BONUS Pcriodralyto the insu
rnnc"s for life, The FIRST BONUS appropriated in
DcccmbrI, lat the SECOND BONuS in December
lsi0. III" HlRD BONUs in December, 1854.
Ej'Thrsc additions are made without requiring uny
iTc rUase in III" premiums to be paid to the Company
The following are II few examples from the Register
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1858-02-20

Tho philadelphia Mn Train going South, connects :
with the Mail Trnn AT Rupert. going Eu1t M l.lO
for Cattawissa. POtt Clinton, Pousvilu Reading, &c
arriving al Phil0ielphin, ut s25 NJ AisO with Mail
Trnn gni ng West at 8 O'clock = NJ for Duuyjllc
Milton, Muncy, WiiaincpOrt and E'mirn.
Passengers by the O'Clock =. III Tiau going South
take the II O'Clock =. NJ Express ruIu for lrnra
und the West or lodge at BloOmrburg aud take the 4
o'clock A. NJ Train going Fast, arriving ut Phi adel
phia at ~ noon.
Pus-engersfor Harrisburg, direct win take the n.
Y. Mail 1ruin, q O'Clock +. NJ going South, connect
ing nj Port Clinton with the Danphin and Suaquehn
RaiIrOad, arriving ut Harrisburg IL o'clock noon,
next day.
Y. J. LEAVESWORfIf,
Jan 10, 1883 SupertatesdeRt.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-06-23
ExTRAORDTNAH sNDUGEmeN1s
TO TRADE

AsS0s NlneUte e1NpenCosS
AN now receiving my Spring and summerstock
= Of ~ 0ooas, Aats and Bsnuets, boots ard
Shoes Crocksry Ware, ke., dirsstfroH ths Eassssn
eiHss, which comprises extensive variety In ALI
these departnsnts Ny stock will compare fsvor-
Ably With asy In the clay In point Of vnriety anA
quality, and tits we'll known fac. thatthe prices
Of nrsss tassda, have Silks, Tissues. Bss@rss
Lawns, Bsregc DelAlGes, ChAlIiss, Popiins, ysIen
sisn Plsids, Dsbsisc, Asssntiues, Lawn Rcles
ofstApie Goods ,heasy brownd omestic bieached
a., osssearss, driils, tickinKs ,prin;s,dr.
ALSO, Linen aoo<ls Of Gil kinds---whits ana
brown Tor pants white and brown table diaper.
crash anA diaper te~eline Irist linen, brown do.
Also, sammsr shawl, Aiscksiik vss~ttss, eY,.
broidsries, laces, pocket handkerchiefs, hosiery,
trimmings, Gents shirts, crssats cellars and sas-
denderS.I
ALS0 IAN assortment Of Summer Ciothfnr, and
nsee..ssy articles toe nsmsross to mention.
AND IN connsction with the above, 1 keep an a.
sostmentof Queensware and Groceries. the latter
o. which still consinss To sell 81 whoissal
prices a fresh lot Of choice Teas direct from The
Canton Teacc., New York, which are warranted 10
Observation-Disclosures arths msnsy will b 70.
funded,
Think can nov offer ndueem snssnst to bssx.
esiisd BY any hssss II this city.
II there Is ssysrticle youcADnot and Any who're
else, Just call the Nimblc sixpence--sny where
along Main-street.
P.S.-Thsse are not old goods--haye nof bssm on
aasd stH6e fAx user ens.
Nss. 81, ~, n anA 1919 Mals.ss.
x.~A.A r-.-.s.aas.. .. p oAAAA1o6.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-06-23

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-06-23

HAVING PUHCHAsED ma
ngand
u
chamber between and the shs .s Il
heavy and substantial a
- D.
o De Nnresy ufr
I've d sefea tl
n c #
&N-Ti waysn hand
waYe Trinmnc Sugar etles Do
Ac
. HON
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-06-23

vve9 DE Tor all kinds Of build
inss. It'll 81 JltAss on felt d canvass, and
- roofs Of any gsods, hom Of an isch mp to one
fourth pitch and v equally dura bic ID eli casss. :
y - we'll adapted 70 cover corDccs, walls II ali
kinds, Ans 20 cement ell kinds of roofs 10 the wall
and proteet them perfectly from water. II IL she
'nost suitable roofing for vernadahs or porches
wAlktsg over II viii not injnrs it in the least a.
- VIII become hard 10 ail temperatures, thus
making the most desirable rooang for promen ades
Invaluable rooAng he's bssn thoruu "a " tested
Tor more than nine yesss, and has remained fast
And nnrjured. ~ has been In use in this city for
thfse Years. and has given entire satisfaction.
ksr 4e41hcr information pleass call Il the once;
~ ~ BE % show specimens Of roof Of three
n xres from leaks Or repairs and 'sn-
NM ME many persons who have used
~ the following:
lhcssno, .. Etarkwathef,
81, Jas. X. Bruce,
Taylor Wm. o. Daniel,
Sohnson, A. Wslcott,
49, Pollock, J .B. Howell,
II. hicks, DR.. knowles,
g. .Vsil Co., J. Clark,
EishlAn Lucas, X. Eovsr.
.s, oecActd nso., D. Rsddington.
!. ens 4ning-this roof 70 moro hre-proof
Than n sth3. rot excepting even slats.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22

TnE. piyE LEADING SENAToRs-The ac-
complishcd editor OF the Albany Journal
writing from Washington, draws the follow
ing interesting sketch Of the five leading
members Of the Senate:
+ "If close student Of character, and gen
to designate the five chief men in the Senate
think he would promptly name Seward,
Douglas. Crittenden, Toombs and Hunter
OF these, Seward and Hunter are the most
philosophical thinkers, and the most polished
rhetoricians. Their speeches will be perma-
nently incorporated among the Works Of
American statesmen. Stewards will live
longest, because they are intrinsically the
abest, and discuss topics Of the most endur-
ing interest and Importance to mankind.
Douglas and Toombs are the keenest,
strongest debaters; and in mpressng an inn
mediate auditory, are the most effective speak
crs. OF these two, Douglas is the most sub
tie, torso, compact and pointed. He has
more intensity, but less fertility of mind, than
Toombs but the Illinoisnn's mailed-coat is
CLOSET wrought tnull Nne bcOTElHn y 80,
Though he is rquutiy riarirg Hrd -viigur5us IN
onslaught, he is less liable to be pierced with
the weapon Of his foe. Indeed, in the hand
to-hnnd forny of the forum, Douglas probably
equals any man Of the times.
Crittcnden in most respects is not Il whit
behind his compeers, He is not so philo-
sophical as Seward, nor so classical as Hun
err nor so deXteruus as Douglas nor so inn
passioned as Toombs but, in calm argumen-
tation, lofIiness of conception, majesty of
micn, and, when warmed, with his subject, in
power OF appeal, and glow Of Imagination, he
to-day, though sifvcred DER with age, sus-
tntus the reputation won in early manhood,
and second only to Clay, among the orators
Of the Southwest. 1t is always rich intel
lectual treat TO hear the Kentucky Chief in
high Senatorial debate"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22


trait. u V secret eoTseiousntss Of Do, de-
melits, gnaWing rage At ihf-hHaeIipIily of
Others, which IL the real cause Of hiN Nant
Of charity, the principal iudueement 10 bic
abuse, His own heart is the mirror ilom
which he describes mankind. Tht brsi mn
have been those invariably who spoke tho
most kindly Of thsir race. The great type
~ all manhood, whose perfect humunliy II
the admiration even Of pngans and atheists,
ever spoke in benignant terms, having char-
~ even for "publesnS and sinners" Il &, to
his preeept that we owe the great doctrine
Of human brotherhood In the ideal Of the
fallen Luelfer, we have, on the contrary, the
incarnation Of malice, hate, SANDER ili-Wiii
and evil speaking. As the one IL said 10
have come 10 bring "peace and goodwill 10
men," 30 the other fret defled the fair ere
alton and sowed "whr among the hosts Of
heaven" We never heara profeSssd fault
finder, hut our thoughts reeur 10 this type
We never listen TO the ,benefeent language
NJ one who is In charity with his race, with
out feeling that he h adrsnsIng more and
more to "the perfect msn,"-Thaadslphia
LsdgeT
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22

simple and innocent likeness he would have
you conform your heart You are to rear
your boy 10 manhood and educate him 10 be
q man and he, In turn, is to educate you TO
be a child, and protect your helpless years,
II Is an even thing, and beautiful exhibition
Of that wonderful machinery by which all are
made to bear equal burden in evolving the
noblesl lie Of the race,
TIMOTHY TTCoMB.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22

Loss or NoIcE-rt is stated that "hc
Younger Spurgcon, minister Of grcht
promise has lost his voice ard is sinking in
to consumption. As he is superior in some
respects to his renowned brother, his carly
death will be regretted by multiudes. Many
young clcrgymcn Of great promise have pre-
muturcly died in consequence of their own
encouragement in one or two particulars.
They speak on too high key to begin with,
not giving the lungs time to warm up, to
bring themselves up to the effort. a good
traveller docs not start on trot, when he
wants his horse to make good journey that
day John Ncwland MafIit could speak with
apparently slight effort, at the end Of an
hours sermon, loud enough to be heard by
thousands; hut he always commenced on a
low key. His first hymn and prayer were
scarcely audible. The next important point
is to cool or very gradually before leaving
the assembly. when the discourse is ended
cry gradually indced-and then, even In
summer time bundle up well before leaving
the house, and walk away quickly. Mary an
excellent minister has sacrificed life by the
>neglcct of these two precautions. 49, HAIRS
journal Of HeoM.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22

ALWAYS FINDING FAULT.--There are Ger.
tain people who cannot live without finding
fault No matter what subject, OF persoO
come up in the course Of conversation, they
start some frivolous objection, or make some
censorous remark. Instead of trying to be
in charity with their ncighbors, they take
malicious pleasure in speaking evil about them.
They obstinately shut their eyes to good
qualities; while they employ microscopes TO
discover and magnify evil ones and after
wTTdy rhgy torture iHuguugu to rxuggrrutr
what they have seen, so as to depreciate as
much as possible. They do not, however.
always speak out boldly. But they deal in
inueudoes, in hints, and in ominous shakes
of the head. Instead Of frankly assailing In
'front.' they assassinSte behind the back. Prac-
ticully, they persuade others that all men are
20 evil, that there is not even a chance of re-
form. Even in ACTS incontestibly good, they
pretend to find latent selfshness They
spend their lives in defling human nature
like the foul Yahoos whom the sltirist has
depicted. To believe them, there are none
virtuous but themselves all the rest of man
kind being knaves, brutes or devils;
The proverbial fault finder little thinks
that, in ccnsuring so maliciously and indis-
eriminately,- he is only painting his Own pov-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22
MOODY VI. BoYNToN. President.
EDwlS FISHER. W. p.,,
JAS, Il, KINSEHsoN, ''0' i''Hueh'''
hohERr GIBSON, I'd, TrensurS. ?
John III. SKHHI.E. Secrstnry p,
ii. SKRELE- Secretary.


ETecufire Committee Walter Brock, JAS.
Roy, Ira Brainerd, VIM. II. Moore. John
blanchard, James r. Kinnerson, Thomn.
Lyford, Jr,, John l., Severance. Robert Mil
lcr, John n. Nelson, James Dunn. Peter
Whitehll.
Torn eos.--PcAehAm-Wm Win.
ter. VIM. Vnrnum, Ashbel Martin
Dan,ille-Wm. H. Stone. JudkinS Ran
dali, Albert Dnnforth. X. w. Laird.
Rycgnte-John Mcclure, VIM. J. Nelson.
John G. Page
Burnet--John Gibson, Robert Blair, Jack
son T. Miller.
CAbol--Orson Kimbal Jeremiah Atkins.
" w. Hale.
Groton-John Roberts, Nelson Whilcher,
VIM. Mclaughlin.
Mdrshai-Cnpt. VIM. Stuart.
As'niaHf Marshdis-COl Jacob blanchard
Quinton Cook, Esq.
Committee Of drropgen,enfs---Siock and
all articles exhibited out Of doors--Franklin
Bailey and J. Is. Kinnerson.
Garden Vegetables, Fruits, &e.-Alexander
Miller.
Household Goods, &c-A. Baehop.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22

- MANN -RATIIIXG.-Thc- warm bath is a
grand remedy md will cure the most ViruIent
diseases. A person who may be in fear of
having received infection OF any kind--ns, for
instance having visited fever patient
should speedily plunge into wnrm both,
suffer perspirntion to cnsuc, and then rub dry.
dress securely to guard against cold, and finish
off with cup of strong tea by the fire. IL
the system has imbihed any infectious matter,
it will certainly be removed by this process
If it be rcsorted to before the infection has
time to spread over. the system. And even
If some time has elapsed, hot bath will be
pretty sure TO remove it.--Medicdi journal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22

HoNoR TO TIE PoETs The Legislature of
New York has elected Wilinm G. Bryant a
Regent Of the University. The Massachusetts
Legislature rSeeutly elected John G. Whittier
one ofihe Oversecrs Of Harvard Universityand
the New York Congressional delegation wish
George p. Morris appointed American Consul
Rt London.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22
THE CALEDONIAN,
prHLIBUEb HY
.. M. EToNJIu sSs co.
ST. JOHNsHURY. ".

TERMS -nnc copy per aunum. 80
n MOI uald within thr year, 5000
% so unper discontinued iill sll arreamgcs are
f7IH except 40 che option NJ the publishers,
RNTES Olf ADNER1ISING,
Per SQUARE, tnf lj liuosl, three insertions, 81
Inr each subsequent Insertion, l1c.
t,.. moss Card, of five lines ner anuum, 81
,pr.ial N0tccs, loaded double che lh1,c rates.
An short Advertisements, such o. llhrrailuuH,
Lost Found. EsfrHys. Notices, Sc, not probably
making over htrrn lfucr, are charged at ~ and
.s, the trouble NJ book keeping aud collecting,
uust invariably he accompanied with the cash,
Advertisements ingrrtrri tiii f1rBd ttft uiirus
..tIgrtgisp ordered.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22
JOB PRINTING.

our Printing establishment Waghc,er IN better
condition thau now, and increased attention will
br given t0 this branch ~ business, We keep
constantly ON hand Paper and Card stock and are
now prepared tp print llandhlls, Programmes,
Auction Bills Bu Heads Labels, CucuIars, Busi.
nr.s aud Wedding Cards, So. Sc, ~ short notice,
orders hy mail win he carefully attended 90, and
thr Nurk forwarded with despatch.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-22
ANNUAL TArH
PEOPLES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
OF CALEDONIA COUNTY,
At Penoham, Friday, Sept. II, 1853.

OFFIcKRs OF ME socIETY.-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-30

CS~H08 OM OU9A OW
Iflarge towns are infe ted with that
vermin, called loafes, in q proportion
ately greater number than small villa
ges, 1t is not less true that they are
dieted with more severe regimen of
restraint, which, in fact, renders their
presence less irksome and intrusive in
the former than in the latter. e aal 1s'o
Meredith Bridge, at the time I am
speaking Of, was not without her full
quota of this pernicious class, amongst
whom was one whose name was
P--,who, when sober, was half COW
doctor, half butcher, mixed up with
s,nart spattering Of liar, thief coward,
bully. wit, ETC., etc. ,.rs4 ,.,
Some time prior to the time the
scene transpired of which I write, this
worthy had been called upon, in his
vocation Of COW doctor, to doctor Par
son Y--'s COW, who by the way,
.orgot the little remuneration for pro-
fessional service in such case made and
provided. P--said nothing about
it, and to all appearance the fee was
overlooked by all parties concerned
During a period, when meeting
was in full blast, P--met Y--on
his way to church, and was urgently
importuned to accompany the reyer-
and, and partake of the blessings,
which P-regarded as "all in his
eye" .."@a "s7 % msasral
.sWen' said P, with a coun-
tenance outvieing the worthy divine's
in sadness, Slider y, Ihave been
thinking some time Of these things,
and have made up my mind to break
off my bad habits. have left off
drinking and lying, that's good thing
haint it?'' a..a.... .....s
"First rate r'replied y, as
"And l have left off swearing and
stealing that is a good thing, han't it
now 20
Capital responded ", impatient
ly, waiting for him to conclude, that
he might exort him that this alone W a.
insufficient to save his soul.
"And finally, by thunder, I have
left off doctoring minister's cows. I
can't get red for it 20 .....-..-.
1t is needless to say, that the parson
went to church alone, quarter lighter
in pocket, if not in concience.
MoRAL.-Never forget to pay small
debts. ...... ......s.. ........
Especially those due to the printer.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-30
The:Curaflve Act.

The following aetA passed by the Board OF
cauc,t;on nov in ....,on =, n. Mo;,.... &. ri
s' e''' "'
"s''e" 'o"y osto'e o"r 'essss. Aue oP'n-
ion OF the Sdprens Court with reference to
many Of the provisions OF the school law Of
N. i,., a...;.n ~ -. r...;.,,,., h ..,.a
=. ..'. .l, %,
- r~p' = >~' 49," - 'oo"'"s
curative aes 10 seea"se Contracts, &C., enter
ed into under the said law Of March f2.h last,
win have ssndency to quiet Z subject which
h., oce,.,oped the conflict ana ,.,nI.x;,v.
- ,sl'
~ e'eo'''n's .c" - coausc's'
sor ~. pvnc r,.,,.e,lon !. :, To-. .nn.o.
Cd March issA. isss." .A
Whereas. elections have b.en be,d. con.
tract. made. acts done. and taxes levied.
schools t.neht, and teacher, e,nploved in
many IL not all the School pistricts In this
State in consequence and bv reason OF an act
Of the last General Assembly Of this State,
commonly called the act for the Public In.
struction Of the State Of Iowa. @". ' '
And whereas. IN. Sunreme Court NJ N.
State have recently decided said ac, 10 be un.
constitutional and void in MANY Of it provis-
ions. And as great confusion is about to re-
suit in consequence of such state Of facts, un.
less q curative act be passed.
Therefore, be it enacted by the Board of
Educ alton Of the State Of Iowa, That all elec-
tions which have been held or have taken
,,.c. all act, done. and contracts made, and
any taxes which NAV have been levied by any
,.,.,n schoo, District or CORPORATION and
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-30

The Board met at O'Clock, on Monday, the
9th inst, and was called to order BY the Presi-
dent, Hon. Lieut.. Governor Faville, who after
pray er by Rev. Mr.. Cook Of Des Moines, Ad-
dressed the Board briefly as follows:
s.r Address OF LIEUT.. GOV. rAvILLE.
Genelemen Of the Board of Education ..r.
In accord nee with the Constitution we have
met to consider. and act upon the Educational
interests OF our State. How important and va
ried that interest is, and how closely allied to
the prosperity. OF the whole commonwealth,
need not repeat to you who have just come from
people whose requirements you comprehend.
As this is the first meeting Of the Board. and ss
your actions may form precedents for future
meetings, due deliberaiion and caution should
characterize your enactments. ua -ifast =.
Iftoo much legislation, and hasty legislation,
are evils in ordinary civil affairs, they- re doub-
ly so in educational matters. Frequent chang
es will render the law so complicated that msny
will fail to acquaint themselves with its pro-
visions, and ence will take little interest ir
I've ouNuSulSs. dtiou. CuCu was tue case WIFI
our former school laws. That our present law
is perfect its warmest friends de- not claim
Its antiquities and defects, whatever they may
be, will be pointed out to you in the Report Of
the Superintendent OF Public Instruction. To
hat Report you are respectfully referred .fos
such Statistical and other data as are requisite
for your action.
Allow me to say, gentlemen, that the people
generally are nanifesting an increased interest
in the cause Of Education, and that they will
no doubt heartily Cooperate NTH you in what.
ever measures you may adopt for giving com.
pleteness and efficiency to the School, Law.
The membe.s elect presented their creden.
tials and were qualified, by Hon. Judge Wood.
ward administering the oath Of Office; and were
subsequently, designated by lot 10 hold Office
respectively two and four years, as follows