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The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-03-12

Charles s. Shaw, aged nineteen yeaAs, a
farmers boy of MinOt, Maine, started Oct.
10 from homo, bound for Lincoln township, in
Iowa. Not taking the shortest route, hewas
obliged 10 walk seventeen hundred miles,
aud arrived there after forty-eight walking
days, which would be little moro thar SO
miles per day.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-03-12

"A writer in the Chicago Tribune saws
that the ladies in Washington dress more re-
markably this winter than ever before. 'Thoy
wear dresses that expose the entire spine,
~ receptions one sees numbers OF ladies OK
htbiting muaculRT trunks of enamel"
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-03-12

WALTER ScoTr. 1t is proposed, in Great
Britain, to celebrate, by a grand display,
the centennial anniversary Of the birth of
the great novelist, Walter Scott, which
will occur on August Is, 1861. From the
length of the time allowed for the prepa-
r%ations, II is very probable that a festival is
proposed similar to the shakespeare Jnbi-
lee, . projected by David Garrick, aud cele-
brated at Stafford on Avon, Sept. 9Th
9Th, 1889. The participants in this jubilee
represented the characters of Shakespeare's
plays, and made an imposing appearance.
A Shakespeare festival was also kept April
23d, 1886, and the ter-centenary of Shake
speare's birth was celebrated al Stratford
on Avon, April ESQ, 1864. Scott was a
very prolific writer, and the heroes and
heroines Of his poems and romances,
brought together on the same stage, would
present a vivid picture of the dress, Ian
guage, manners and customs of Scotland,
England, France, Switzerland, Burgundy,
Palestine and India. All classes of society
would contribute representatives with
marked characteristics. Should the
plan OF q Scott Jubilee be put in execu-
ton, it would require long and careful
preparation to carry ont the idea prop
erly,
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-03-12

CRUEL JoKE,-The Sarnia Observer re-
lates n cruel trick practiced upon n man
With a nttlesnako. Aman named Robert
Dunn, residing at Arizona, where he runs a
hotel, being ut Widder Station, at his
brothers hotel ON Christmas Day, COM
mitted an act that placed the life or reason
Of man named John Cavers in danger.
1t appears that John Dunn, brother of
Robert, keeps a rattle snake about his
premises, sometimes keeping il confined
in a box, and at other times allowing il 10
run at large, under the idea that al this
season it is harmless, a point on which
there is good ground for difference OF
opinion. On the evening of the day re-
ferred 10, Cavers, who is an i~noffensiye,
easy-gOingsort of a man, upon whom some
Of the rowdy class think they have a sort of
privilege 10 play tricks, slept ut George
Dunn's house; and Robert Dnnn, by way
Of a practical joke, as he appears to have
thought ii, got hold of the snake and put
1t into the bed with Cavers while he was
asleep, actually drawing it across his face
for the purpose of awaking him. Cavers,
of course awoke, and finding the loath-
some reptile in sueh close proximity to
his person, was thrown into q state of
great terror. Strange to say, however, for
this filthy assault, Dunn was allowed 10 90
unpunishel, which was more thar he de-
served.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-03-12

THE WENTWORTH FAMmY.-The history
of the Wentworth family OF England, and
its American branch in New Hampshire, is
about to appear in two large, elegant vol
umes, containing many finely engraved
portraits. 1t is printed for the family only.
Although a private memorial, IL contains
much of public interest. This family, on
both sides of the Atlantic, is an historical
one, None can claim greater veritnble an
tiquity, or can reckon a greater number OF
distinguished members and connections.
Its history begins with Reginald Went
worth, the possessor of the lOrdship Of
Wentworth in Yorkshire, England, A. d.
1866, and ends with Reginald Wentworth,
now living in New Hampshire, who is o
lineal descendant of the t~hirty-irst gener-
alton. The English record is illustrated
with the names of Lord High Chancellor
Wentworth, King Edward VI, Sir Thomas
Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, and a great
many other notables, while a long line of
royal Governors of New Hampshire, be-
sides many names well known in our civil
and military history, Eliminates the Amer
lean record Boston Transcript. sr
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-03-12

KeEEUITY = SING SING CoNvIcT. An
other convict has escaped. He made an
efigy of himself ont of some old clothing
and stood it up in tho corner of his cell.
When the convicts were taken 10 be locked
up for the night, one of the new appointees
in the prison, not being mp to their tricks,
was deceived by the dummy figure, and
in their cells. The absence OF the fugi-
tive WA not ascertained until yesterday
morning, when the keeper opened the door
ofhis cell TO let him ont, and learned the
character of the object he had mistaken for
a many Y. SIN, IAN. %
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-03-12

AN INNOCENT MIsCmEF-AIAKER. I heard
a droll story, the other dry, of a pretty
little girl, aged six. One Of her fathers
friends called at the house, and, as usual,
took the child in his lap.
''oh, don't, Mr.. Thompsonl I can't sit
in your lap now"
''Why, you little elf2'
Because it's Lent"
"What difference does that make?'
"a great deal; mamma told Mr., Dink-
we'll, in the library, yesterday, that she
wouldn't sit in his lap in Lent, and l won't,
either"
AS this conversation is said to have oc-
Cured before papa, / am afraid the limo
cent babbler was the cause ofmture trouble
between the welded pair.
Moral; Young wives fond of Irritation
should not he indiscreet before children,
though they appear to know nothing of
what is passing. The little creatures have
nm inconvenient way of recalling and re-
peating what they have seen and heard, on
every %inopportune occasion.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-03-12
A Characteristic Letter.

The Boston Daily Advertiser, in refer
ring To the reports Of the Commissioners
Of Fisheries Of hat State says that they
are always fresh and entertaining as well
rs valuable, and have q relish as Of shady
pools and trout streams, which IL not often
in public documents. Decidedly the
gem of the report this year, however, il n
letter written TO one of the commissioners
by Seth Green, who had in charge some
boxes at Holyoke for Matching the spawn
of shnd:
JURY 10rH.
Friend Lyman; l have quit to save ex-
pense. Last Monday Q3th), the spawn
began to suffer from some cause. l was in
trouble; l did not stop looking. l had
never seen spawn snller from too warm
water. Tuesday Qlth), began to think
perhaps the water was too warm. Put n
string of boxes in the mouth of the creek
and tailed them ont in the river. Water in
the creek CO deg. at II p. m, the tail end
box "a deg. At daylight in the morning,
the box GO deg. oil good; the spawn ut "A
deg. all dead / had a sure thing |
put n box up in the creek. 0G deg. all good
until IL o'clock the next day. The water
in the creek had gone up 10 81 deg. spawn
suffering bad. The next day fifty per cent.
dead; the next se~venty-ive. The rest
Matched, but not healthy. The cause was
what / looked for; and / iound it, and l
felt proud. ! would have staid for ten
cents a day, If l had not found the cause
of the spawn dying. l found it, and had
nothing to do but set down and sweat !
That amt me-
The commissioners remark with entire
Justice that $50 public speakers and writer's
this lettor may serve as a model in the art
OF saying nhdt y0u hare 10 say in n few
words, and then stopping instantly"
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-03-12
FOURTEEN MONTHS A PRISONER.

Some time ago a well known real estate
operator Of this city became involved In a
law suit, IN the course of which he com.
mitted technical contempt of court IN not
obeying an order requiring him to give a
clear and valid title TO a certain piece OF
property that had previously passed out OF
his possession. He wal arrested and put
into the Ludlow street Jail to mediate
on the rewards OF yirtne and
the uncertainties of the law. After re-
manning fourteen months a prisoner for
not doing what he could not do, the Su-
preme Court, Mt q general term, decided
that the Lower Court had no right 10 re-
quire an im~possibility, and that therefore
the prisoner must be discharged. He was
doubtless pleased TO regain his liberty, but
what recourse had he for tho fourteen
months during which he was deprived OF
that boon2
CHICAGO MERCHANT TRAPPED.
A Chicago m~erchant-not necessarily
dishonest because of his place of residence
failed. His New York creditors al once
alleged false pretences against him, on
which charge they procured q reauisition
from the Governor of the state for
him, had him arrested in Chicago and
brought here, where he was promptly
discharged, the false pretences being
utterly disproved. Immediately his cred.
itors commence civil actions against him:
he was arrested and thrown into Ludlow
street Jail, where he still remains, having
waited six long weary months for ihe
courts to get ready 10 hear his case, comb
dent that he can show the most complete
absence Of all fraudulent intentions In all
his transactions. III.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11
LLTEST nENS.
T%ELEGRAPHIO SUMMARY.


AAN0N y -
An impression prevails in Paris thas
the Emperor viii propose q plan Of
Disbursement in his speech at the
opening of the session Of the French
Legislature, and that the idea Is ike
ly to become general. It is said, in
deed, that Lord Clarendon conveys
the assurance Of England's approval
of such q course to his Majesty, and
that il viii be agreeable to Russia.
The tendency of Napoleon's policy in
the Government Is said to Be O6iec-
lively for the embarrassment Of Prus-
sia.
Bishop Cullen, Of Dublin, exhorts
all persons to abandon the Fenian and
other secret societies.
Under new arrangements with the
Kansas Pacific Z. R. Co, j. Hughes
& Co, viii commence running q tri-
weekly line of fOur-hOrse coaches be-
tween Denver and Cheyenne, and
will connect with trains on the K. p.
r. R., commencing the 10th inst,
The October deposits In the Branch
Mint at San Francisco amO0uted to
SO, 700 ounces gold, and $1,000 ounces
silver. $500 ounces of the silver was
received from Japan for ~reeOinage.
1910 coined during the month.
Cincinnati distilleries sent out SOL
38S gallons OF whisky during the
month of October.
The New York World claims q ma
jOrity of 10000 for the Democratic
ticket in that State. General Sfegel
ran ahead of his ticket in all the large
cities. The Tribune says the Repub-
lieans were defeated by shameless
frauds. The Times admits q Republic
can defeat.
Patents for 1927, T27 acres Of the OF
tawa Trust Lands in Kansas, embrace
ed in 224 patents, have been prepared
at the Land Office in Washington.
The Comptroller Of the currency &c
Washington will recommend in his
report the unlimited establishment Of
new banks on a gold basis.
A destructive fire occurred IN the
| city of Greenville, Ala, on Tuesday,
destroying IL business houses. The
total loss Is more than $4,000. The
| cause Of the fire Is unknown.
The Tennessee House Of Represen-
tatiyes by a vote Of 80 70 90 tabled the
resolution declaring Cooper ineligible
on the ground of his being q member
of the Legislature.
The ship GOlcOnda sailed from Bal
timOre yesterday with a cargo for At
RIGA, She was to touch at Savannah
to take IN 400 eOlOred emigrants from
the Southern States for Africa.
The Kentucky State Distillers As
ISOLATION met in Lexington yesterday.
A medallion, ordered by Secretary
Borie for presentation to Mrs. Grant,
including the heads of Washington,
Lincoln and Grant. in relief, was
hung in the green o Of the White
House yesterday.
Nike McCOOle was arrested in Gin
cinnati yesterday, and bound over In
5000 not to engage in a prize fight In
Ohio.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11
BALLAD OF
BY F. wIILoUeHHY.


Joe Brown he was a baker man,
A baker man was Joe;
He near was known to want for aught;
And yet he kneaded dough.
And he was rugged, hearty, too,
And had a long life leased,
And all because he rose up with
His early rising yeast.
To cheat his customers,
This man was early taught;
And yet his ~ were always Hight,
His pie-cTust rather short.
And he was generous hearted, too,
And kline unto the needy,
And neat and tasty In his dress,
Although his cakes were seedy.
With him none dared to handy jokes
When e'ere he sought the marts,
For well they knew his repartees
Were sharper than his tarts.
And while I say his skill was great
In getting up a muffin
His pastry fills the mouths of all,
And needs no further putin.
IT'S said he was q temperance
If so, L can't tell why
He mixed with wheat and cOrn meal, too
A trtfie of the ryei
Wnen 3 az laSb OBrLOOk bue man.
His frame was bent and sore,
And, like the cake he used to bake,
His head was frosted Ger.
And when ne died all incurred his loss,
Width no sectarian bias,
A good man and a pie-Ous.
his EPTTAPHs
Beneath this crust of upheaved earth
A Weli-bred baker lies;
And like the rolls he used TO mould,
W. hope, at last he'll rise.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11

Just faifnough TO be pretty,
Just gAtle enough to be sweet
Just saIH enough to be witty,
Just dnty enough to be neat
Just tallnough to be graceful.
JUS skht enough for aday,
just dre enough to be tasteful,
lust rTy enough to be gay.
Just teaienough to be tender,
Just sins enough to be sad,
Tones sol enough to remember,
Your hart thro' their cadence glad.
Just meei enough for submission,
Just boil enoughto be brave,
Just pridenough for ambition,
Just thQghtful enough to be grave.
a tonguehat can talk without harming,
just mehief enough to tease,
Manners leaSant enough to be charming
mat puyou at once at your ease.
Idisdaine put down assumption.
Sarcasmto answer a fool,
contempt Qough shown to assumption
Proper diknAty always TO rule.
Flights Of faigf fancy ethereal,
Devotion tocience fall paid.
Stuff of this so1 Of material,
Thatreaily god housewives are made.
Generous enogh TO be kind hearted,
Pure as the nigel above,
o! from her nay never be parted.
For Shuch iSthe maiden ] love,
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11

1t was decided by ballot that Ed.
j. A. Phelen preach the Introductory
Sermon, and that El6. II. p. Freeman
be his alternate.
The Treasurer reported $50, 80 in the
Treasury.
ReSolUed, That two hundred copies
of these minutes be printed, and that
Ed. Ira Moore superintend the same,
and their distribution.
On motion, it was resolved that we
recommend TO the Churches compOs-
ing this Association to establish and
sustain Sabbath Schools wherever
practicable.
ResoEUed, That the Constitution and
Rules of Order of this Association be
printed in connection with these
minutes.
The minutes were then read and
accepted, and the Association ad-
journed to meet with the Church at
Mud Creek on the Friday preceding
the first Sunday in October 1870.
Saturday evening Brother P. Boil
niger preached from Rev. p, II.
Sunday morning at 10o'elOck A. NJ,
an address to the Sabboth School was
delivered by Ed. Lowe, Pastor of the
First Baptist Church of Brownville.
At11 o'clock A. NJ, Brother Taggart
preached from 1st Cor, Is, Is.
Services were then closed by the
Moderator.
ED. IRA MOORE,
Moderator.
h, HOLLINGWORTH.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11

with his friendI How many foolish bar
gains have been made under the influ-
enee of the 'nervin,' which tempOrari-
ly makes its victim think he is rich.
How many important chances have
been put off until tomorrow, and
then forever, because the wine cup
has thrown the system into a state of
lassitude, neutralizing the energies so
essential to success in business. Verify
Irvine is a moeker." The use of in
-tOxicating drinks as q beverage, is as
much an infatuatiOn, as is the smO-
king of opium by the Chinese, and
the former is quite as destructive to
the success Of the business man as the
latter. 1t is an unmitigated evil, ut
terly indefensible in the light of phi
losophy, religion, OF good sense. 1t is
the parent of nearly every other evil
in u country Struggles and Tri-
un9phs.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11
Minutes OfBIue River ASsOci-
alton Of United Baptists.
MORNING SESSION.

SESSION.
The Association met according to
adjournment, with the Mount Zion
Church, Nemaha County, Nebraska,
September 17f1, 18th and 18th, 1869.
The Introductory Sermon was
preached by ED. P. Bolinger from
the 18th Chapter of the Gospel by
John, the latter part of the I'd verse
81 go to prepare a place for you"
On motion, the Association adjourn
ed to meet again at 8 o'clock P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Met pursuant to adjournment, and
after prayer by Brother J. w. Hall,
proceeded to business by electing
Brother Henry Hillingworth Clerk
pro tenn.
Brother Ira Moore was reelected
Moderator. Brother A. Dodd was
elected Treasurer, and Brother Henry
Hollingworth Secretary for the ensu-
ing year.
The Moderator appointed A. DOdd,
Jonathan Corn and VIM. T. Moore, a
committee on religious exercises.
Visiting Brethren invited to a seat
in the Association. Ed. T. s. Lowe,
Pastor of the First Baptist Church,
Brownville, and Brother w. T. Paris,
accepted the invitation.
On motion, it was resolved that this
Association open a correspondence
with the Baptist Associations of Neb.
On motion, it was resolved that this
Association meet the Nebraska Bap-
list Association, by letter and deIega-
ton, when convened at Salem in Oc-
tober next.
ResolUed, That Brothers Ira Moore,
P. Bolinger and j. A. Phelen be sent
as delegates to meet with the Nebraska
Baptist Association, at Salem, on Fri
day before the first full moon in Octo-
Der 1869.
The Moderator appointed the fol-
lowing named Brethren a committee
of arrangements: Ira Moore, H. Hol-
lingworth, J. A.Phelen, A. Dodd and
P. BOlinger.
Committee on religious exercises
reported that Ed. T. S. Lowe preach
tonight at y o'clock.
The Association then adjourned
until 81 o'clock Saturday morning,
Friday night sermon by Ed. T. S.
Lowe.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11
SATURDAY MORNING.


The Association met at 81 o'clock,
and opened with prayer by the Mod
orator.
Report of committee on arrange
ments read and accepted, and COM
mittee discharged.
The Constitution and Rules of Or
der of the Association read by the
Moderator.
Minutes of the proceedings of the
Association on Friday read and ac-
cepted.
On motion, the subject of Home
Missions was taken up for ~investiga-
ton.
On motion, it was resolved thatthis
Association appoint an executive COM
mittee of three, (the chairman OF
which shall act as Treasurer to en-
ploy an I~tenerant Missionary to labor
within the bounds of this Association
under their instructions who shall
keep a~-correct record of his labors and
the results thereof, and report to the
Association at its next meeting and
that the said committee shall report
to the Association at its next meeting
the amount of money received and
expended, with any other items con-
nected with their work that may be
interesting to the Association.
Executive Committee appointed by
the Moderator, as follows: A. Dodd,
VIM. T. Moore, and w. r. Hall.
Resolved, That a committee of one
from each church be appointed to so
licit funds for the support of Home
Missions, and forward the same to the
Executive Committee, and report to
the Association at its next meeting
the amount so forwarded.
The Moderator appointed Henry
Hollingworth, J. w. Hall, VIM. B.
Dunn, VIM. T. Moore and J. A. Phe-
len, to solicit contributions for Home
Missions within the bounds of their
respective churches.
The Association then adjourned
until 8 o'clock P. NJ.
Sermon by Ed. J. A. Phelen.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
Met pursuant to adjournment, and
opened with prayer by Brother A,
Dodd.
It was then moved and voted that
the next meeting Of this Association
be held with the church at Mud Greek
in Gage County.
ResOEUed, That the time of meeting
of this Association be changed to the
Friday before the first Sabbath in
October.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11
plant Choice Fruits.

NOW Is THE TIME TO ORDER.
-.r e,reT each. Rogers 4, Is. 10, at SOC each Kit
fafi11V and wilson's Early Blackberries 81 81 per
49, ~ rnaiIs Clark Raspberry SO per oOz
n.nof.iShfr-d 10 a "a per dozen, all by mall
will deIiyer the following at Express Once prop
erly hacked. nfthe following prices: SS~nsohuSs
ins and fve4s Seeding, S5 per hundred 5alem
Grapes at s7S. so and 80 per hundred Hosss 4 !, -.
SDd IA A. 81 ner hundred. Fine Roses Al Sa0o per
Dozen. Marshal Neil Rose by mail &c eac1
"a ,aU Rochester, y. !.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11

WorkcommencestO-da on a switch
rom the main track of the M. p. r.
r., In kearney to a point on the bar
above the levee, for the purpose OF
transporting material more conven-
1entiy to the main Tide. The work Is
to be completed by the 18th inst, at
which time the labor Of laying iron
will be going forward at IS raEid q
pace as men and money can do it,
Chronicle.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11
RRTnGE

C. w. WHEELER,
Bird Bull ID Z r.
Sole aren't for r. w. Smiths Patent Truss
Bridge. The strongest and best wooden
bridge now in use.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11

Mr.. Hughes, of Nemaha county.
has presented a cabbage to Col. Fur
mas weighing twenty-four pounds.
That lacks two pounds of coming up
TO the one raised by Mr.. VaIlery of
this place. Cas- is ahead yeton fruits
and vegetables.-DGiy PEattsBs0uth
Herald.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11

Counties along the line Of the road
are voting bonds to the Quincy &
Brownyille r. r. We hope our
neighbors at BrOwnville will succeed
in getting their road at an early day.
It is a real nice thing to have a rail-
road, as Plattsmouth people IAN at
test.-Ddly PLdttsmOuh Herald.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11
FOR THE FALL TRADE.

We desire 70 call the attention Of Nurserymen,
Dealers and Planters to the following Stock, which
will be sold low for cash:
a0O.00O Apple Trees. 5000 Peach Trees.
eOo0Sf Pear Trees. 1000 Dwarf Pear Trees
S6Gm CuTrant bushes. 1000 GOOseberry Bushes.
100 600 Grape Vines. 5000 Cherry Trees.
IN nm Su9Rr NAMES, Small, transplanted.
I0om Beech. small, tranSplanted.
mOn Blackberries, mostly Of the new varieties
MOM Raspberries. all the leading kinds.
5.00OO0 Usage Hedge Plants.
50 White Birch, ito feet
AMI a large stock Of Evergreens. Roses. Shrubs,
Ornamental Trees. Bulbs, PPnas, PhlOXes, &C.
RaPNpW Wholesale Price List now ready. send
stsT,us for our Descriptive Catalogue of g. pages.
HddrpsE HARGI &
Ann Star Nurseries, Quincy, III.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11
BLACKSMITH
AUCTIONEERS

BLISS & HUGHES,
GENERAL AUCTIONEERS.
VIII attend to The sale Of Real and PerSOndI
ProDerfu in the Nemdhd Land District. Terms
-oueouuhlp
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11
TAILORING.
BOUNTY A AGENTS.
SMITH. p. FUTILE,

II ASSESSOR
Office in District Court Room.
Notary Public and United States War CCGlm
AOenL WiU attend TO the prosecution Of ctdthtS
beSore he DeDGrtnent. for Additional Bounty,
Back Pau and Pensions. also the c0uectt0n o.
3en1i- Annual Dues On PensiOnS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11

The wOmau's questions he rich ?
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-11-11
ED. IRA MOORE,
Moderator.

H. HOLLINGWoRTH,
Clerk.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03
Paw I'm.

We desire to impress upon the minds of
those indebted on our books that we are in
great need Of the small sums belonging to us
that are now being carried around in the pock-
cts Of other people. We dislike dunning as
much as we dislike being dunned, and if those
who are indebted to us would only come for
ward and pay what they owe, there would be
no occasion for us calling upon our debtors or
being called upon by our creditors.
After the 10Th of September our accounts
will be placed in the hands of proper authority
for collection All who want to save trouble
and expense had better call on us before that
time. The books are in the hands of Mr..
Spangler, at the old stand, where they will re-
main until the 18th inst.
1851 MCFADDEN & SPANGLER.