The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-04-22

~. Srcni the cinsiansti Commercial.
seveaty-fiAh Aanfversar, OF the
Settlement OF Ohio.
CoLunBUs. April 8, 1868

fa-r CoLuNBUs, April 3, 1868.
The Pioneers Association OF Cincinnati
in eommemoration Of ths settlement Of the
State Of Ohio. yesterday made an excursion
70 the capi'ol They came in goOdly mum.
bers. though al unused 10 travel. as most o
them weFe--espeeialiy IN modern times and
in the modes employed by their descendants
A Tree trip was given by the railroad com.
psnice between here and Cincinnati, or which
they ieel duly grateful. Pioneers through.
out the State were invited to meet tht m
here, AID fhey also eongregated here in con
siderable numbers. The use Of the Senate
Chamber was rendered them last evening -
Il was brilliantly Illuminated by lighting uF
its five immense chandliers and all the side
burners; and as tn. venerable sires and ma
irons, with heads silvered DER with the
irosts OF many winters, walked the sisles
and filed the large cushioned chairs and
SOFAS Of their dainty and deg nerated sons,
toe scene was impressive, and inspired
thoughts OF the very different incidents ot
the long past. The ball was completely
filled, and many honorable Senators and
members had to stand in the lobbies.
Mr. +. B. Reeder, President pro tenn, cali
ed the Society TO order, and after prayer by
Elder w. P. Strstton, briefly spoke Of the
occasion which called them tugether, the sp
propriateness Of visit 10 the Capitol, the
satisfaction all bad enjoyed in Writing. the
Legislative halls, and other places OF inter-
est during the dag; the pleasure of meeting
' other early settlers from different parts o.
the State. II. stated, among other kcts
connected with the gathering, that the first
male child born in Cincinnati was present
as also the person who, when a child wa!
rocked in sugar trough, because his par
ents lived where cradles could no. be obtain.
ed.
Seeing Governor Tod enter the aisle at the
end oi the hall, the President called to hin
10 come to the stand aud be introduced tC
the old folks. The Governor responded
saying; II residence Of fhy>eight years
10 the State of Ohio justihes me in address,
ing this audience as sisters ard brothers,
have that right A voice--that will do fol
l have been that long resident Of Ohio
And, my dear brothers and sisters. if this
probation is not enough, beg you still tC
let me into your Society, for the fault was
was not mine. Laughter and applause
This number of years carries me back far
enough into the his'ory Of our beloved State.
10 be able to sympaihize with you who are
the Oldest people in the Safe. l remember
we'll the trials and trbulations that my dear
old mother had to rear her numerous family.
Remember we'll the anxiety and care OF my
honored atber, on account OF the depriva-
tions and suferings Of his wife and children,
attendant upon pioneer life. The times
were often when it was my mothers duty to
divide among her children certain articles oi
food spread upon the table. 'Dave, you
have had your share," often came from her
sweet lips, "and leave the rest for Juliana
and Mary when they come in from milk
ing" [Cheers and laughter.l This was
especially the case during the years OF 1870
LIZ, which are my first years OF rec
ollectlon. / remember we'll when potato
"a Mercer potato, which believe was the
first produced in Ohio, within q very few
miles Of the place of my birth-looked as
luscious in my eye as the finest orange does
Low to one OF my children. 1t was as pal
atable to me and my brothers and sisters as
anv of the doses that can now be bought at
the cocfectionaries | am prepared, then,
brothers and sisters, to commune with yon
in regard to your early struggles. | hope,
therefore, Mr.. President, and Messrs. Sen
ators, that you will recognize me as one Of
your active members. l offer myself as a
candidate for admission to your society.
Mr.. Secretary q. d. Caldwell, ESQ. y
Fork over your dollar, then. [Laughter.]
Gov. Tod--Here it is, sir; and now let me
sign your constitution before say any more,
THE book handed up, and the Governor
signs
Mr.. Secretary--The member from Frank
lin--I beg pardon, from Brar Hill-will now
address the meeting
Gov. Tod--Yes sir, want il understood
that Franklin is only my temporary residence
My home is where was born--Briar Hill,
Mahoning Co., o. 1t is in that township
any honored father's and mothers remains
rest; and it is in that locality that the ceme-
try lot for myself and family is already pre-
pared But, being green member in your
society, must not occupy any more Of your
time The Governor then apologized for
not having given proper attention to the re-
ception and entertainment Of the guests Of
the city, on account Of having been especi-
ally engaged for some days.
REMARKS OF COLONEL DAVID CHAMBERS.
Colonel Chambers, of GAINESVILLE was call
ed for, ard responded in sketch of his early
life. He had been q buzy man all his life;
had seen eighty. three winters, but enjoyed
degree OF health and vigor Of mind not
known TO many OF his age. He was born in
Allen County, Pennsylvania; had never been
TO school day in his life, his father, who
was graduate Of Princeton College, having
educated him at home, His father was a
poor man, and the boy grew up poor lad;
worked hard for living. At fourteen years
of age, he was intrHsted with dispatches for
Alexander Hamilton, then acting Secretary
OF War, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania. When
he arrived there he vas received in room
by Hamilton, where the future Father OF his
country. George Washington, stood aloof
among others. His aspect was familiar to
the mind of the speaker till this late day.
Having taken seat, while Hamilton read
the dispatches, Washington came and sat
down by the boy, and entered into converse
tion with him, inquired the character Of the
route be had to come. &C., which be detailed
to the great man with entire composure -
tie received message to return wi h, and
Hamilton patted him on the head and calls
ed him smart boy, and gave him two silver
dollars.
After some years bis father took him 10
Philadelphia, and he spent six months learn
ing the printing business, in the Office for
merly occupied by Benz. Franklin, then
owned by relative Of his by the name OF
Benz. Franklin Beach. He then moved |
with his father to Washington County, Pa,
then considered far .west, and where they
went ten miles TO mill, and sifted their meal
through sheep skins pierced with hot iron
Dodkns. Their supplies of iron, kettles,
nails, glass and dry good, were packed over
he mountains on horseback. They bought
ALT at 81 bushel, instead Of boring down
! few hundred. feet and getting water from
which to make their own salt, as is now