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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-27
State Of South Carolina.
.EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN COQNOU PLEAS.

Guthridge Cheatham,
q. ". Strom.
TFVHE Plaih;if'i ir tho above stated case having
IL this day filed his Declaration in my ofice,
and tho Defendant having neither wife nor Attor-
ncy known to reside within the limits of this State
on whom copies of said Declaration with rules to
plead ran be served; On motion of W. W. Adams,
Plaintiffs Attorney, ordered that said Defendant t
appear and plead to said Declaration within
year and day from tho date hereof or final and
absolute Judgment will be given against him.
S. HARRISON, COED.
Mar II, 1867. 1y IL
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METROPOLITAN HOTEL.

vTVHE Undersigned gives notice that he has
Il this day opened FIRST CLASS HOTEL
in the Village Of Edgefeld for the accommoda-
ton of the public.
The Rooms have been re-fttcd with Bedding
and Furniture cntre-all bran new.
His TABLE Yill be supplied with MI of the
substantials and delicacies of this and the Au
gusta markets. The best Of Servants have been
employed.
There is also LIVERY and SALE STABLE
connected with the Hotel.
Also, a MAGNIFICENT DRINKING sA-
LOON, under the especial charge of that prince
of caterers, JAMES RAMSAY. Drinks from
10 to 25 Cents.
Rates Of Board, the same as all first clas.
Hotel.
A. A. GLOVER, Agent,
PROPRIETOR.
July 23 If 30
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Truth and Falsehood.

List to tale we'll worth tho ear
OF all who wit ani sense admire
Insented-it is very clear
Some ages prior to Mathew Prior.
Fa School and Truth "upan 'iiaa,"
OAc day ;sJdue's delicious Tea Der,
C'rwas in Il distant age aud eiim',)
Like sisters, took walk together.
On, on their r.erry way ;i!sy took,
Trough fragrant woo1 anl verlan. meadow,
To where h,.ch beside Il brook,
Invited res, cnea;h lis shallow.
Th~rc, sitting in the ;les,aa: saade,
Upon the margins grassy mating,
(.i vylve; cushion ready ma!c)
The young companions fell to chatting.
NV, while in ye;ub:c discourse,
o ;h:s AID itat !hY::r tonsu we're running,
As h.,i.i; BIDS each speaks -rerf.rcc,
Ths une is frank the ot'.er cunning.
Falsehood, ut lcasth, impatient grown
With scandals of her Own creation,
Said. "s;ace We two are quite alone,
.ina nicely screened ffo:n observation,
sa;:posc il tbs lcl;s;tal rill,
w.lc all acound Is SO pro;i,ious,
We ;aks a a:i.?"-aad SAID Truth, az will
4 bath, I'm ;urr, will be delicious
At this her robe sha cast aside,
And in the >.rsan tist ran beforc her
Sh, p!arsei--iiko oe<an's h'ppy bride
A. naked as her mother bore her
Fasshood at leisure new unGyssscl,
Put off the .Gbcs he limbs that hamper,
Ard having donaed Truths snowy vest:
Ran of as fAs; as she could scamfcr.
siacc then the subtle maid, in sooth,
Exper: in lies and shrcwd evaSions,
Has borne the honest name Of Truth,
aod wears her clothes on al'oerasions-
Waite Truth, dis staining TO appear
In Falsehools rc,t;coat aud bodice,
Still braves all eyes from year to year,
As naked ~ marble goddess!
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State of South Carolin;

IN COMMON PLEAS.
Guthrdgc Cheatham, bearer,
rs For. AudcAm'at
G. W. Strom.
HYHE Plaintiff in the above stated case having
d this day fled bis Declaration in ny Office,
and the Defendant haviag neither wife nor Attor-
ney known to reside within the limits of this
State on whom copies of said Declaration with
rules to plead can be scrycd; On motion of W.
W. Adams, Plaintiffs Attorney, ordered that said
Defendant appear ard plead to said Declaration
within year and day FROM the date hereof or
final and absolute Judgment will be given against
him. S. HARRISON, c.c.E.p.
Mar Z, 1867. 1y II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-27
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DIST


IN ORDINARY.
TDY W. F. DURIS0E, Esqr., Ordinary Of Edge
Id field District
whereas Elijah Watson has applied to me
for Letters of Administration, on all and singular
the goods and chattes, rights and credits OF
Virgil A. Clark, late of the District aforesaid,
eceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our
next Ordinary's Court for the said District, to be
holden OF EdgeGeld c. H., on the 3rd day of
Dec. next, to show cause, if any, why the
said administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 18th day Of
Nov. in tho year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sixty-seven and in the ninety first
year Of American Independence.
WE. DURIS0E, O.ED.
Nov 10 2t 47
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Nov /!
State Of South Carolina
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN ORDINARY.

Dy W. F. DURIsoE, Esq, Ordinary of Edge
Id fold District.
Whereas, Moses N. Holstein and Louis w.
Youngblood have applied to mo for Letters of Ad-
ministration, on all and singular the goods and
chattels, rights and credits of Wade Holstein.
late of the District aforesaid, decd.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of tho
said deceased, to be aud appear before me, at our
next Ordinarys Court for the said District, to be
holden ut Edgcfeld G. H., on the Both day OF
Nov. inst, to show cause, if any, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under ny hand and seal, this 10th day
of Now, in tho year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and Sixty-scren. and in The 9lst
year of the Independence of the United States
Of America.
Nor. %. q AZ
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i Ii OnO1 Il bEAl's
vHyHE STEVENS HOUSE is we'll and widely
Il known to the travelling public. The loca
ton is cspc tally suitable to merchants and bust
ness men IT is ~ close proximity to the business
part or the city-is on the highway of Southern
and Western travol-nnd adjacent to all the prin-
cipal Railroad and Steamboat depots.
THE STEVENS HOUSE has liberal accom-.
mediation for over 200 gucsts-it is well furnished
and possesses every modern improvement for he
comfort and entertainment Of its inmates. The
rooms are spacious and well ventilntcd-provded
with gas and watcr-the attendance is prompt
and rc,pectfu-nnd the table is generously pro-
vided with every delicacy of the seasonal mod
crate rates.
The rooms having been rcfurnishcd nnd re-
modelled, wo are enabled to offer extra facilities
for the comfort and pleasure Of our Guests.
GEO. *. CHASE & CO.,
PRoPRIEToRS.
July 10 Gm 2S
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In Stock, Wholesale and Retail
All Wool Thibet LONG SHAWLS, for Mourning.
GRAY TURLEY
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GElOVESTEEN g. CO.,
PLANO FORTE MANUFACTURERS,
400 Rroadway. New York.
400 Broadway, New York.

EyHEsE PIANOS received the Highest Award
u Of Merit at the H'orlPs Far, over the best
makers from London, Paris, Germany, the. cities
of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Bos-
ton; also, the Gold Medal at the Americen
Institute, for FIVE SUCCESSIVE YEARS =!
Our Pianos contain the French Grand Action,
Harp Pedal, Ovcrs,rung Bass, Full Iron Frame,
and all Modern Improvements. Every Instru-
ment rorrsned FIVE YEARS! Made under
the supervision of Mr.. J. II. GR0VESTEEN,
who has practical experience Of over thirty five
years, ard is the maker Of orer cfertn thousand
PiGno- Fo,4es. Our facilities for manufacturing
enable us TO sell these instruments from 500 to
$500 cheaper than any first class piano forte.
&s>GE0. A. OATES, Augusta, Ca, is the
authorized Agent for. the sale Of these PIANOS,
anu will always keep number on hand for the
inspection of the public. -
AugS 1yH4P 80
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-02-14
Teeth at New York
Prices!

DIR. Won BONHORST would re-
turn thanks to the citizens of Lancas-
ter and vicinity for the liberal patron
age bestowed upon him during his res
idonce here, and would say that having
enlarged his Dental Establishment,
and increased his facilities for doing
Dentistry, he is now prepared to do
all kinds of Dental work at less prices,
and in better manner, than any other
establishment in the city.
Sets of Teeth at from sis to $40,
warranted to give perfect satisfaction
or no charge made.
Teeth filled so as to preserve them
through life, at from one dollar up
wards.
DIR. Won BoNuoRsT's established rep
utation in this city, as ar6rst class Den
tist, is sufficient guarantee that all
work done by him shall be done IN the
best possible manner. aG
B@-In addition, ho has secured the
services of one.of the best workmen in
the East
REFERENcE.--All the principal cit
izens Of Lancaster.
Rooms next door East Of Post Office,
Main street.
Fab 4 lsh7
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NsM YorI. oal,le nInrLat.

New York, Feb. II.
Receipts for the week, Beeves, 4, ,O58;
Sheep and lambs, 2s,0O9; Swine, H..
450.
BEEF-eMarket dull throughout tho
week. EARLY this morning business
was fairly active at an advance of ful.
ly 10, but after the first selections had
been marked of, the market became
dullish like, and holders were willing
sellers at an Improvement Of 1c on last
weeks pricess, ranging from 11@l71c
for common to prime, with a few fan
cy Steers reported as high as 1Sc, the
majority ofthe sales being at 13@l5Jc.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-.-Early in the
week the market was very dull and
prices lower, 71c being the highest
price paid, though very choice lot
might have brought 78c, but since the
change in the weather rates.improved
somewhat, closing dull. We quote
common to fair Sheep at 51@6dc; good
to prime, 69@7c; extra, 7@7ac. Lambs
nominal.
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New York Market.

New YoRK, Feb. IL.
FLOUR-DulI and lower. Super
fine to trade brands 9 10al3 20.
GRAIN--Wheat 2 l3a3 25, as to
grade and quality. Rye, 10 for in
ferior. Barley, l l85 for Canada
Corn, l 13al Is, for yellow and white
Oats 60a69c for Western and State.
PROVISIONS--Mess Pork 20 25a
20 81 for new; Beef Hams 33a36c.
Cut Meats, 85a13c, for Shoulders and
Hams. Lard l1sal3sc. for old and
new. Dressed Hogs 9ba93c.
BUTTER--Ohio, 15a28c.
3 CHEESE--l5a2O3c..
WHISKY--Westorn in bond, 32c.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-02-14
TnE ST. VALENTINE's PARTY opens
10. nipht at the City Hall.


Fond youths, and maids of beauty rare,
Andmen and matrons will be there;
with social chat and vands fine,
iThey'iLcelebrate their Valentine.
And everybody will, or ought to be,
gay and happy. Shouldn't wonder if a
81. Valentine 5 Post-o6ice would iRe a
feature Of tho affair. The way 70 find
out win be to go and see.
Tho entertainment on Friday eve
ming will embrace the "Old Ladies'" re,
union, giyingan amusing representa-
tion of an old.fashioned tea,party,
such as were in vogue in the times of
our grandmothers.
The programme for Saturday ere,
ming embraces a musical entertainment
of high order. Besides the first rate
talent Of our own city, a celebrated
lady vocalist from neighboring city
is expected to favor the audience With
some of her sweetest strains. The
whole will undoubtedly be a fine treat
for all lovers of music. 5
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ASTROLOCY.
7 HE W0RL D AstOnished
AT THE wosDERTUL REVELATIONS
MADE BY THE GREAT AsTRoLoGisT,
MADAME II. A. ERRI g o.

She reveals secrets no mortal ever knew. She re.
stores to happness those who, ON dolefu events,
calastrophes, in love, loss OF relations and
friends loss ofmoney. &c, have become .spondent.
She brings together those long separated, gives in
formation concerning absent friends or lovers, re-
stores lost or stolen properly, tells you the business
you are best qualified to pursue and in what you
will be most successful, causes speedy ma nages and
tells you the very day you will marry, gives you the
name, likeness and characteristics OF the person.
She reads your very thoughts, and By her almost
supernatural powers unveils the dark and hidden
mysteries Of the future From the stars we see IN
the 1rmament-the malefc stars that overcome or
predominant in the econfguration-from the aspects
and positions Of the planets and the fixed stars in
the heavens at the time Of birth, she dednces the
future destiny Of man. Fail MOTTO consult the great
est AstrOlogst earth. 1t costs you but trihe,
and you may never again have SO favorable an OPP
portunity Consultation fee, with likeness and all
desired Information, 81. Parties living at distance
can consult the Madame by mail with equal safety
and satisfaction TO thepselves. as II in person.
full aud explicit chart written out, With all inquiries
answered and likeness enclosed sent by mail on re-
cept of price above mentioned. Strict secrecy VIII
be maintained, and all correspc ndence returned or
destroyed References Of the highest order furnish
ed those desiring them. Write plainly the day of
The month and year in which YOU were born, encios-
ing a small lock OF hair. MADAME II. A. PERRIGo,
Feb. IA, 'G.ly P. o. Drawer 293, Buffalo, n Y.
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VINO wants a Nice Rosidonoel

P. RISING offers for sale his late res
idence on Columbus street, comprising
double lot with alley on two sides, q
commodious and convenient frame
dwelling, outhouses, and all desirable
conveniences, making beautiful and
pleasant property, convenient to the
business portion ofthe city,
Jan. 8, 1867-tf.
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MARIoN 1NpEpENDENr The plucky
old Independent, which halls from our
old stamping ground, appears in an
enlarged form and a beautiful dress Of
new type. For aownright plainncss
of speech, and hard, bvuising blows
against the spurious democracy, the
Independent stands in the front rank
of the country press, eud.we are glad
10 see the evidence of its appreciation
by tho Uhionists Of Marion county
With the meanest copperhead element
in the State to work against, they have
but to pcrsovere, to redeem their coup-
ty in good timc.
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CIncinnnti Mnrket.

CINcINNATl, Feb. IL.
FLOUR--Superfne to fancy brands
9 25al5 90. Rye Flour 6 85a7 90.
GRAIN--Wheat, 2Oa2 40 for
Spring; 2 S5a2 90 for Winter. Corn
62a63c for mixed shelled, 55a57c for
ear. Oats 51a52c. Rye / 15a1 22.
Barley l GOAL 10 for Spring.
PROVISlONS--Mess Pork 20 0Oa
25 90. Bacon 81, l0& and l2bc for
Shoulders, Sides and clear Sides.
Bulk meats y, 81. lO9 for same. Su-
gar-cured Hams l5al6.
SEED--Clover 8 25aS 80. Tim
othy 40a3 So Flax 2 %.
BUTTER.-Prime to choice Cen
tral Ohio29@30c.
CHEESE.-Wester Reserve. 15@
1910.
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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
ITO expire on the sist day OF January, 1851
OFFICE or The AUDITOR OF gfAry. IEsueANcs

OFFICE or THg AUDITOR or STArH, TFsURANcR !
DEPARrMEET, COLUMBUS ONO, Jan. q, 1851.
Whereas, The Lorlard Fire Insurance Company,
located AZ New York, 10 the State Of New York, has
FLED IN this office sworn statement OF its condition,
"a required by the first section Of the act ao regn-
late Insurance Companies not Incorporated by the
s'ste Of Ohio" passed April g. 1885, and amended
February q, 1854 and the act "to regulate Foreign
Insurance Companiezn passed April g. 1866; and,
Whereas, ssd Company has furnished the under.
signed satisfactory evidence that it "a possessed OF
ct least One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars OF
Actual Cash Capital Invested in Stock. bonds, or
In MORTGAGES ofrtl estate, worth double the amount
for which the sarne IL morteaged: and, Whereas,
said Company has hled 10 this Office written Inetru.
ment under ITS corporate seal, signed by the Presi.
dent and Secretary thereof authorizing agent or
agents Of said Company In this State 10 acknowledge
service Of process, for and behalf Of said Conpa.
ny according N the terms Of said law.
Now Therefore, IN pursuance ofthe first section Of
the aforesaid act, 7, James IT, Goldman, Anditor Of
State Of Chio, do hereby certify that said L0rIlard
Fire Insurance Company of New York, is authorized
IN transact the business Of Fire Insurance in this
State unit the thirty-frst day of Janrary, in the
year one thousand eight hundred and siKty-eght
[sEAL. In Witness Whereof have hereUntO sub
scubed my name and caused the seal OF
my Office TO be affixed the day and year
above written.
JAMES II. GOODMAN,
Auditor Of State.
Apply for insurance to
K. FRITTER, Agent.
Feb 7th, Is8T-3w
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Lnncaster union SCHOOLS.

Roll Of Honor, for tho Term of Sew
enteen weeks, ending Dec. 2lst, 1866;
arranged into three classes; No. 1, in
Guiding those not once absent nor tar
dy during the whole term; No. 2, in
cluding those not once absent during
the whole term, but tardy once or more
times; No. 3, including those not alb
sent more than one day during the
whole term.
HIGH ScHooL-MSs j. NJ. Becket.
I'd class-Alice Ream, William Da-
wilson.
NonTn GRAMMAR ScHooL-A. Aaaley'
1st class-Jas. Davidson, Tallmadge
Efinger, Emma Mithoff, VIM. Baker.
End class-Jno. Latta.
Bird class-Emma Claypool.
SoUrH GRAMMAR ScHooL--L. Haraler
Bird class-Mary Wiley, Albert Deitz
Edgar Eversole.
End INTERMEDIATE, NORTH HOUSE.
Mss Abbie %. Card. -
End ciass--Wm. Ball. 4
3rd class s-LizGie .McClelland, Clat
Ploat.
INTERMEDIATES, SoUTH HousE-MisS Re,
'becca Schleick.
fist tlassAGeorge Taft.
'3rd class-g oseph Hershberger.
1st INTERMEDIATES, NORTH HOUSE,
Miss Mary Heron,
list t'class Lizzie Gciser, Willie Bor.
land.
.2nd class--Mary lFahrer.
Ord class-Jennie Trimble.
End SECONDARY, NoRTH HOUSE HIS
S. p. Brumfeld.
1st class-Lizzie Jasper, 0phelia
Beatty, Minnie Reese, Ella Needham
Sallie Matlack, Lilly yGiesy, Ella Leon
ard, Ella Geiser, Michael 'CasseH.
End ss-Chas. Bell.
3rd class-Mary Wackcr, George
Martin.
End SECONDARY, SoUTh HoUsE-Miss
Olivia Io,cson.
1st class--Hattie Brown, Fannie
Davis, Anna Shugert.
2nd class-Frank Deitk.
Bird class---Emma Wolfnger.
LIST SECONDARY, NORTH HoUsE-MiSt
%. Elder.
1st class--Lizzie Cook, John Nc
Clelland, VIM. Webb,
Bird class--houisa Zimmerman, Fred
Brink, John Wagenhals, Chas. Plout.
LIST SECONDARY, SOUTH HoUsE-Mis'
MA Hue.
1st class--Clara Dcitz, Ida Shaeffer
3rd class---Clara Brown, 0ivi;
Shoemaker.
End PRIMARY, NORM HousE--Miss S
a. Wedkley.
ist class-~Sarah Fartig, Samue
Giesy.
End class-tohn Wright.
Bird class Maggie Eflinger, Maggie
Little, Harry Cook, John Laudabaugh
2nd PRIMARY, SogTH HoUsE-1Mlss d
s. Reed.
lst class-tda Graham, Dora Wiley
Robt. Billinghurst, VIM Schleicher.
End class-Fannie Mumaugh, Glars
| Malone.
1st PRIMARY, NORM HousE-ArS. s
N. Mewhorter.
4 1st class Mary Rainey, John Mat
Hack, Frank White.
End class Mary Reese.
Bird class--Ella Blackburn, Alonz,
Hyer, Charlie Martin, Anderson Kee
ly, Geo, McClelland.
.i1st Primary, SOUTH HousE-MisS Lon
1 Bury.
I 1st class-Annie Shisler.
| 3rd class --Almira Shisler, Mary Fis
chel, Ida Dare, Frank Brumfeld, WIZ
Hankcrson.
J.F. REINMUND, Supt
| Z. .
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AzEfi'Z;S EF a

WINE OF TAR IS pleasant preparation
containing all The medicinal properties Of tho Pine
Trec in tho highest degred, 1t quickly cures Coughs,
Cnlds Consumption sore Throat and Breast and all
diseases of tue phroat aud Lungs. 1t restores tho
eystenl to perfect health, and Is very effective in
curing diseases Of tho Liver, stomach Kidneys Biad.
der, 20,
sll by Druggists at 81 90 bottle. Genuine have
Swine Of Tar blown on bottle. .-l
OLIVER CROOK CO., proprietors.
Rnrnharns X Van Schaack, Chicago,
john u. Park and II. t. SURE Co., Cincinnati, Oh
Gen'l Agents.
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ASSETS s18,450,571 17l--lf these'fig-
5urcs rcsare'notibig enough to mako an
insuranco' company safe and reliable,
then there's no use in looking further,
flor you won't find oncthat can show
tthem. See statement in double col
umn advertisement, of that mammoth
.conoecn the Mutual Life Insurance
Company Of New York. John B. Nc
NEIDL'is the agent for Lancaster.
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Valuable Farm for Sale.
Fob. IA, lSGo-tf

II WILL SELL AT PRIVATE SALE MY FARM,
] situated in tho heart of good neighborhoCd,
three miles east OF Lancaster Fairfield Co., o. and
on the old Wheeling road neal the Hammock Mill.
The farm contains 90 acres ofland IN good state
ofcutivatlon, good house with Eve rooms and cell
lar; stable, smoke house, sprng-house and three
good springs near the house which never fail. Thore
is water for stock in every field, young orchard of
1876 trees OF Gravetts best selections also good Su
gar Camp. Possession given this Spring. For terms
apply on the premises to ALLEN DEAN.
Feb, H. 1SG7--4yH
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G. q 2. Railroad-New Time TAI

A new arrangement took effect on
yesterday. Going West, tho mail
train makes no change of time, it re.
naming at 10 O5 A. M, Going East,
the time Of the mail train is now
l o'clock P. NJ. Eastward Freight ar
rivesat s: 80 and leaves at 6 90 A. M.
Westward Freight arrives at 600 and
leaves at 6 . 80 PM. Stock Train 60
ing East leaves at $3.50; going West,
at i: 90 A. M.
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HORTICULTURAL Rooms,
LANCASTER. O.. Jan. 26. 1867.

| The Society met, pursuant TO adjournment, and
was called to order by the President, P B. Ewing.
| The minutes OF the preceding meeting were read
and approved, with corrections IN the report OF oft
lcers elected.
! on notion the Librarian elect was requested to
cali onthe exLibrsran for his annual report on the
condition ofthe Library.
ballot was then taken for member of the Coun-
c OF Nine, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the
tie vote at the regular election, between Messrs s..
lG. Peters and y. H. Rhodes. Mr., Rhodes having re-
ceiyed majority ofthe votes cast was declared duly
elected t
Mr.. Boyngsubmitted detailed report as sccreta-
ry and Treasurer of the last Fall Exhibition, which
on motion was referred to select commltte OF three
(Messrs. Gesy, Fetters and Knkead) for exami ina
ton, aud report at next meeting.
| The Librarian made arepor OF books in the hands
| of members,
Mr. Boving submitted, IN writing, M amendment
TO the constitution, when was received, read, and
amendment provides toi transferring to the Cores
ponding Secretary q portion of the duties now as
signed to Tho Recording Secretary.
| On motion the report submitted by Mr.. Boving
from the committee appointed to visit vineyards &c,
last season. together with the points submitted 10y Nj
Fetters o. said committee, was taken up, and adopt.
ed is tho su0e for discussion at next meeting.
On motion of MI Wsenln, the Library commit
tee was instructed to subscribe for the new Bosto
horticultural Magazine and the woodward Magazine
of New York, and to discontinue al others now taken.
On motion, adjourned till Saturday Feb. 9th.
Thest of officers elected at the annual election IN
january is here inserted, in consequence Of errors
in its qualification:
| President-Philemon d. Ewing.
| Vice Presiients-John A. Fetters A. Denns.
Recording Secretdry-S. A. Grswold.
| Corresponding Secrctdry-J. Kinkead.
TredSlTer--G A. Mthoff.
| I.ibrdiidH--Emanuel Giesy.
| Asst Librdiida John s. Snder.
Council Of Mao-Thos. II. White, Geo. S, Crook,
I. VIM, Van Hyde, He.ry Ror hers, Theodore Mithof,
I, O.. Kinkead, F.J. Boving, j. b. Clarke, J. II .
Rhodes
Committee on TGoWcs-Johh Maccraclcn, NJ. Eff
finger, B. +. Reinfnuhd. ..e r..
ComnIttee on Vcgctd5ies-D. slalter, Salem Wolf
Robert Work.
Committee on Fruits-R. j. Black, C, L. wiseman,
Samuel Barr.
Committee on Publication and Lbrary-c spelman,
Thos. NJ, Young, II. " Weasey.
B6s' The proceedings of the meeting
lof the 9th inst win he nuhtishnd in tho
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-02-14

Bloom Township Teachers Institute.
Teachers and others interested are
referred to tho annoupcementin an
other place, in references to tho Insti-
tuto meeting to'be held at Lithopolis
on the 23d.inst.