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Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-10-20
WHOLE NUMBER 1913.
Legend OF a IIusket.

MARK TWAIN tells the following story,
related by fellow passengers, who, be-
ing bantered about his timidity, said he
had never been scared since he loaded
an Old Queen Aune's muskct for his
father, whcrcupon he gave the following
story:
"Nou see, the old man was trying to
learn me to shoot blacIzbirds and beasts
that tore up the young corn and such
things, so that I could be of some use
about the farm, because ] was not big
enough to do much. Ny gun was a sin
Gle barrel shot gun, and the old man
carried an old Queen Anne muslet that
weighed q ton, made q report like q
thundcr-cIap, and kicked like mule.
The Old man wanted me to shoot the
old mUsllct sometimes, but I was afraid.
One day though I got her down and
took her TO the hired man and asked
him how TO load her. Hiram said: DO
you see those marks on the stock--an
y and V on each side of the Queens
Crown. Well, that means ten balls and
fivcsIug~."
''But how much powder"
oh " he says, lit don't matter; put
i'm three or four handfuls."
So loaded her up again that way,
and il was an awful charge---I had sense
enough To see that-and started out. I
lcyeied her at good many bIackbirds,
but every time went to pull the trigger
I shut my eyes and winked. was
afraid of her kicks. Toward sundowu I
fetched up at the house, and there was
the old man resting on the porch.
"Been hunting, have yeo"
eyes, sir Essays L.
"Nhat did you kill ~
Didn't Kill anything, sir-didn't
shoot her oa-was afraid she would
kick" Ikuew blamed well she would J
Gimme that gun - the old man said,
as mad as sin.
And he took aim at q saplin on the
other side of the road, and 7 began to
drop back out Of danger And the next
moment 7 heard the earthquake, and
heard the Queen Anne whirIing end
over end in the air, and saw the old man
spinning round on one heel, with one
Les up in the air and both hands on his
jaw, and the bark flying from that old
sapling like rs if there was q haiIstorm.
The old mans shoulder was set back
three inches, his jaw turned black and
blue, and he had to lay up three days.
Cholera, nor nothing else, can scare me
the way was scared that time.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-10-20
Chilli wbea- and IEow /. is Raised

Chilli is thC only one of the South
Americn States which can be said to
produce wheat in any considerable
quantity. Her sister Republics look to
her for their regular supply; and in the
early days ofCaIilornia, thOusandswuuld
have suffered for the want of bread were
it rot that Chilli exported large qumti-
ties to meet the want; and later ON, Aus
tralia received its share of that staple
from the same country.
The Chillians as farmers are incidence
pcrsOniiicd. Their crops grow and they
take their ease. The wheat is harvested
and they know not nor care to know
how great is the yield. 1t is sent to the
factor and he gets the going price,
which is placed 10 the credit of the far
mer, ready to be drawn upon as occasion
may require.
l have read somewhere of the manner
in which lands or farms are slaked out
at the time Of q certain conquest and
cOntiscation. The yictOrs ascended the
highest mountains, and one of the party
selected all the country within seeing
distance; then to another latitude and
another selection, until all was appro-
priatcd This must have been the way
Of stalking out the Chilli plantations; and
Judging by the extent of them the sur
veyors could not have been troubled
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-10-20
YOU NEED NOT FEAR.


BY OLrTEE PERRY ,IANLOVE.
Il am strong, You need not fear
That I shall ever drink too much.
I only love a little cheer
Iuever feel old Bacchus touch.
But, said one, a maiden fair,
With sunny eyes and golden hair.
''You do not know what you can stand
You yet may feel old Bacchus- hand,
With heavy weight, upon your heart
Rending the tender cords apart,
When you viii in your anguish cry
For loving help, and none be nigh:
You may not be too strong 10 laI.
When sins dark waves around You H,y
The wine-cup surely ruins al
Who dare to be its willing sllye.
He wOOed the maiden for his bride.
And welded her III balmy Nay,
When flowers were bright on every side.
And life was like q golden diy.
Time passed long-years grew on years
An Oldham stood besideG grave
And dropped upon its sod his tears.
twas too late thy life to save,
Poor, broken heart: thy spirit feels
What the Immortal Land reveals:
While mine is shackled here below
In all the gloom of sin and woe.
was not strong enough to stand,
And dragged thee down along with lie.
Till the White Angels pitying hand.
In mercy brought relief TO thee.
I've dashed the poisonous cup aside.
And torn the seTPent's grasp away
But life is Ike a turbid tide,
Drifting along its bed Of clay.
But when it shall be ended here,
May we not meet in Heavens light.
Where love makes every moment dear.
And life eterHally is bright
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-10-20

One Of the Cleveland papers has ana
interesting account OF the first mariag.
in the town of HarrisviIIe. on the West
crn Reserve. The first marriage was
celebrated in November, 1916. the bride
groom being Levi Holcomb. and the
bride Laura Marsh There Jengucithcr
clergyman nor justice of thepeace i'm the
township, it became q solemn question
to the anxious couple TO know how the
knot was to be tied. Deacon James
Rogers, who still lives in HarrisvilIr
and ever ready to assist suffering hut
mainly promptly volunteered his ~ery-
ices to aid the loving pair IN their dir.
extremity. Setting out OH fgatta Wash
ington 10 procure the services of one E--
quire Warren, hr soon arrived there. and
was not long in finding the object Of his
search, who readily consented To- accom-
pany him the next day, and legaIizo the
ceremony. But There is many slip
twixt the cup and the lip. During the
night Mr. Warren was taken $50 sudden
~ lll lltNl &C Af sN l-l4 ''7N4IflI l.L a.alaI
fulfill his promise. The deacon, with
that iueomitabIc perseverance SO charar-
teristic Of himself and of pioneers I'm
general next turned his steps toward
Norton, where he knew 1Ir. Van Hc-
mans, an acting justice of the peace. Iiv-
ed, i'm hopes Of securing his services: bu,
here again he was doomed to odi-agpoiu'-
meuf The Squire was out on "a hunt
ing expedition, and did not return tim
night, when he cooIiy informed the dea-
con that he was not at his service. Tho
presevering deacon next proceeded 10
Coventry, where his efforts were crown
ed with success i'm securing the services
of Esquire Heathmau, wHogccompJninI
him, arriving at Harrisville after the
wedding should have been. However.
the Squire thought it was never tooIato
to do good, and therefore proceeded tn
tie the knot, and sail went marry as 70
marriage bell"
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-10-20

ELABORATE dresses and editorial din
ners, little loves of bronze boots and
ballOts-all, all, are TO be snatched from
the vicious monsters, whom to know is
TO dCspisc and TO name is to dcHoWcc.-
They announce that they consider it
the height of folly to stay at home and
much nicer 20 snub the little wrctchcs
and devote the whole of their precious
time TO sp0uting for the ballot and abus-
ing the fathers of membranes. In
the good time coming, their prophetic
vision sees the horrid tyrants submits
sively nursing their infants and strain
ing their energies TO the proper medica-
ton of paregOric and catnip, while they
are valiantly operating on Wall street
and lighting at the polls
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-10-20
Removal or orOmcehoIder, in s8JsSissippf
and Texas.


THE Nev- York Herald STATES -I..s sem
dent to suspend the political slaughter
of conservative office holders I'm rcya-
and lIf-sf-~iupf. Iu. Butler and Grr
CIarl, Ecarfn., af his a.f,r.- fin fI,... ,ffr..-
tfo77 1n1rlEia. 0TR- -r.,-...r tr. Tra.f don't -
continue the unrr4rfouS a~ .rn H.-.
.7,i,,,. En-. fl,....,..-- r.5r..r=.,....r .r...
oached 'E Teh. iNtf "'.t~7 ''..l'- h'.-
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-10-20

EMIGRATION to the West is largely ON
the increase from New England.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-10-20
RATES OF ADvERrIsrp1o
Advertisements will be inserted attbe
The FIRST Marriage in an Ohio rorn.

Local Notices, per line
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-10-08
ORDER OF BUSINESS,
LETTER FROM GENERAL LEE

LEXINGTON, Va, Sept. IS, $50.
Dear Sir | have had the honor to re-
ceive your invitation to- attend as an
honorary member of the Commercial
Cony cntion to assemble at Louisville on
the 18th, Of October next. The impor-
tant measures proposed tt b considered
by the Convention viii attract the ear
nest attention Of the whole country, and,
| feel assured, will receive the calm de-
liberation which so raonentous a subject
as the advancement of the interests of
all the States, and the development of
the wealth and resources of each, require
from American citizens. If we turn to-
the past history of the country and COM
pare our material condition with that Of
our forefathers when they undertook, in
the face Of difficulties which surrounded:
them, its organization and establishment,
it would seem to be an easy task for us.
to re 1--WE what may be depressed, andi
Ito encourage what may be languishings
in all tho walks of life. We shall find il
easy if we will cherish the same princi-
Piles and practice the same virtues which
governed them. Every man, however.
must do his part in the great work. Has
must carry into the administrators o6aifis~
affairs industry, fidelity. antR economy,
and apply the knowledge taught by SER
ence to tho promotion of agriculture;
manufactures, and all industrial pursuits,
As individuals prosper communities will
become rich, and the avenues and depots
required by trade and 'commerce viii DO.
readily constructed. In my particular
sphere have to attend to my proper
business, which occupies so much of my,
attention teat | have but little tinae,ta>
devote to other things. + am unable,
therefore, to accept your kind invitation,
but am happy in the belief that the en-
lightcned delegates that will be present
at the Convention will do all that can be-.
done for the good of the country.
Thanking you for the kind manner in.
which your invitation has been extended,
| am, with great respect,
-FOUR obedient servant,
r. f. LEE.
Colonel Blanton Duncan, Chairman,
Committee of arrangements.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-10-08
Gle 5elarietta auarllal,
Marietta, Georgia.
Friday MORN. Oca A, 1891
{ FOR THE MARIETTA JOURNAL


Mr.. r. NJ. GOODMAN, Editor Of Jour-
nal:-Tho political whirlwinds and rev.
olutions which have swept over our
country have in manner subsidcd.-
The pleasant breezcs of social and do
mestic peace now play in soft zephyrs
around the "vine and fig tree" where
once were enjoyed, by an mbroken
circle, and comforts of plcnteous and
beauteous home. Their pinions are
laden with sweet memories, which lull to
mental rcverie and reposc-with dreams,
hopefully, of a return of those halcyon
days, but stern reality awakcs to real
ization of the fact that "timcs have
changed" and the the present calls fol-
policies to correspond.
A new era has evidently dawncd upor
the farmers of our Southern Country
and one which calls for changes to NEE
the new aspect of the times. Feeling
this we have followed the example 0
sister sections and formed a farmer
club the Constitution and Bylaws o
which we send begging that you give i
publicity the hope that it will have
some influence, for good, in this vita
and essential direction.
A. G.. MCINrosH, Presd't.
j. b. LINDLEY,
CALVIN RAKEsrRAW,
G. d. Moon,
j. l.. HUNTER,
Committee.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-10-08

v The Secretary shall keep rcgt-
lar minute of the proceedings of the sd
ciety, necessary to be written.
vi. The Treasurer shall keep reg
ular statement and account of the re-
ccipts and expenditures of all money re-
ceived by Kim; and shall make an ex-.
hibit of the same; to proper committees,
when called upon.
VII. Any member who wishes to ad
dress the presiding officer, shall do SO
standing and in a respectful manner
No member shall be allowed to speak
more than ten minutes at one time, nor
more than twice upon the same subject,
without the consent of the society.
VIII. The society shall hold its regu-
lar meetings on the first Saturday even
ing (at , ?. N.Y. in each month-until
otherwise ordered by the society.
TX. Any member failing to comply
with the regulations of the Constitution
and Bylaws, shall be fined, not exceed
ing one dollar, at the discretion of tho
society.
X. These Bylaws shall only DO
changed by a majority vote of the So
ciety.
Last but not least, we do most earn
estly covenent and resolve: That when
ever member shall loose horse or
null, or any other stock by theft: that
it shall be his duty or rather privilege to
inform Immediately some member of the
society of the fact and whenever so in
formed, it shall be the indispensable du-
ty oe each and every member forthwith
to go in search, and to search dilligent-
ly, for the missing property and tho
thief, and if found, bring the rogue or
rogucs to speedy justice, having an eye
to the good of our community and the
honor of our country.
The above interest of worthy widows
and orphans will be guarded by the So
cicty SO far as practicable.
ORDER OF BUSINESS,
I. Calling Roll.
II. Reading Minutes.
III. Excuses for Absence.
w. Receiving members.
V. Receiving Reports.
VI. Unfinished Business.
VII. New Business.
VIII, Adjournment.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-10-08

Am at perfection in everything, andl
although good aims do not always pro-
duco perfect results, yet.thosewho strive,
for the BEST, and pcrsevere, will come,
much nearer to it than the one whose,
lazincss and dependency makes him
give it up as unattainablc.. Be. not
overcome by small failures. but redeu-
bic your efforts and renew your dcter--
mination to succeed.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-10-08

a young lady explained to a printer
the other day, the distinction between
printing and publishing, and at the con-
clusion of her remarks, by way of Illus
trration, she said "You may print a
kiss on my check but you must not pnb-
fish it"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-10-08
AND BYLAWS OF TIE
POWDER SPRINGS AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY.

POWDER SPRINGS AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY.
We the subscribers being convinced
that it is indispensably necessary for
our prosperity and happiness; that we
improve our hands and change our mode
of farming, do hereby agree to associate
as an agricultural association and con-
form to the following Constitution, By
Laws and Rules of Order:
ARTICLE l. This Association shall be
known as Powder Springs Agricultural
Society of Cobb County, Georgia.
ART. II. The object of this Society
shall be the mental Improvement of its
members in agriculture, stock raising
and the advancement Of the arts and
sciences connected herewith; and for
any and all improvements which will
benefit the Society: as well as contrib
ute to the public good, in method of
labor, plan of culture, application of
fertilizers, &c.
Art. III. The officers of this Society
shall be a President, ViccPrcsidert,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Art. ". The Officers of this Society
shall be chosen annually, on the first
Saturday evening in October, by ballot,
and shall hold their offices until their
successors arc elected.
Art. V. This Society shall be com
posed of such members as shall have
their names SUBSCRIBE to the Constitu-
ton and Bylaws and, shall pay one doll
lar as initiation fee.
Art. VI. Premiums shall be awarded
by the Society to the member who is
most proficient in attaining any one of
the objects of the Society.
Art. VII. Each member and officer
shall pay annually, the sum of one dollar
as dues 20 defray expenses &c, such
fund only to be used by order Of the
society, signed by the Secretary, and
countQrsgncd by the President.
Art. VIII. This Constitution may be
altered or amended at any regular meet
ing by consent of two thirds of the mem
bers of the society; due notice of the
proposed amendment having been given
at The preceding regular meeting.
BYLAWS.
I. No person will be admitted to
membership in this society, unless said
person be engaged in some honorable
employment for subsistence.
ii. Accepting or rejecting candidates
for membership or cxpelling members,
shall be dccreed by majority vote OF
the members present.
III. The President shall preside over
the meetings and keep good order lie
shall decide all questions of order with
out debate. Yet any member has the
right to appeal from such decisions to
the society. He shall reprimand any
member or other persons who shall be
guilty of fndecoram or disorderly con-
duct during the proceedings of the So
cicty; a repetition of the offence may
be punished by fine Or expulsion, at the
discretion of majority Of the members
present.
". The Vice-Presidcnt shall preside
in absence Of the President.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04

Fresh Garden, Flower and Tree
Seeds, and Small Fruits, Prepared by
Mail. A complete and judiciOus as
sortment. 25- sorts of either Seeds,
S1.00. True Cape Cod Cranberry with
directions for culture on high or low
land. New fragrant EverbIOOming
Japan Honeysuckle, charming new
hardy Vine. so cents each. $500
per dOE., prepaid. New Early Rose
Potato, Is cents per Ib. 5 lbs. $500,
prepaid. Priced catalogues TO any
address, also trade lists, gratis. Seeds
on commission. Agents Wanted.
B. IA. WATSON, Old Colony Nur-
series and Seed Establishment, PIym-
Outh, Mass. Established 1912. 2O-2m
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04

BLISS CATALOGUE o 1S69.-We
are indebted to B. K. Bliss & Son, Al
Park Row, New York, for a copy of
their %gOrgeOusly illustrated "Spring
Catalogue and Amateurs Guide to the
Flower and Kitchen Garden for 1859"
1t contains a large amount of valua-
bic instruction touching the cultiva-
ton of vegetables and flowers, and a
large cOlOred plate Of the new Japan
Lilly-LiLiunq A,vqf,tm.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04
arNuAL HLRCTION

n enc Omoers % the Nsmaha County
Agricultural And Mechanical Asse'
Notice is hereby given hat In accordance
wfth Article nd OF the Bylaws Of the haso-
citation. tho Annual Election Of oficers for
the same VIII take place On Saturday, March
eth. at / O'Clock, pm. at the Advertiser ONCE,
In B~rownville.
A full attendance Is earnestly requested.
II. o. NINICK, Sen.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04

TRANSACTIONS OF THE MAssACHU-
SETS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY for
the year 1858. To the Secretary Mr..
+. w. BUSHNELL, of Boston, we are in
debted for a copy of this valuable work
Of one hundred and sixteen pages. II
contains all the transactions Of the
society for the year, including reports
Of committees on fruits, flowers, veg
etables, gardens, library and gratui-
ties, together with the address Of the
President, J. F. c. Hyde, esq col
lection Of very valuable matter.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04

FINE FLOWER SEEDs.-TO the house
OF VIM. H. Lyman, Leverett, Mass,
we are indebted for a very fine cOllec-
ton of Flower Seeds; embracing ev-
erything desirable. The seed are fresh
and pure, and are putup in good order
and plainly marked with both the bo-
tanical and common names. Nj. Ly-
mans seeds cannot fail 10 please.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04
Amateur CuItIvafOr's Guide
TO Il
Kitchen and Flower Garden.

beTwenty-third Edition Of this popular and use
fnl work. which has met with 50 great favor In the
mast. was issued January Is, much enlarged and Inn
proved. containing descriptive Lists OF all Flower
Garden Seeds worthy Of cultivation, embracing
over twenty-five hundred varieties; 20 which i ad-
dad All the novelties in Flowers and Vegetables for
IseD. afsO two hundred varieties Of the choicest
French Hybrid GladiOlus.
The WORK cOmprfse 40 pages Tasfefully bound
IN ciofh. with two beautiful COlored Plntes,-One
-besid one hundred other Engraving8. Price
so cents. postpaid Paper Cover. one COlOred Plate,
one Hundred Engravings, postpaid. . cents.
Address WASHBURN & %.
Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04

THE BEE KEEPERS JOURNAL, is a
valuable monthly newspaper, pub
lished at Nevada, Ohio, by H. A.
King & Co., and edited by HI. A.
King and Ellen S. Topper, at one
dollar ayear. We find it an able jour-
nal in its line. The publishers Of the
Journal have issued a very valuable
little book, called "Hints to Bee
Keepers" which they send by mail "a
any address for ten cent.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04

FERRIS & CAYwOOD, Of POughkeep-
sic, New York, are the desiminators
Of the renowned Walter Grape, of
which we have heretofore spoken.
Sec their advertisement in the apprO-
pirate column. They Ear also furnish
ANYTHING in the nursery line.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04
NET THE BEsT.-TILroy's Jour

GET THE BEST.-TnroN's JOUR-
~ NAL or HORTICULTURE AND FLORAL
AA0AZINE-HOveyas Magazine has been united
Win the above, making the most perfect HOR7T-
AND FLORAL pub
Hsned IN the world. In ever number fine plates Of
fruits, flowers and landscapes are 70 befOund. Pub
Lahed ~ I1lton a Co Boston, Mass $3ayear. We
receive subscriptions for the same, and send as pre-
NUNS the Maeazlnemns year and s Surprise RaSp-
Berry. OF s Elisdale Raspberry, or six Missouri
blackbegTy. Sent free by mnil, wherethe suhscrip-
lon q B BSent direct Splendid cOlOred plates IN
hHtuumber. Subscribe now.
THOMPSON, MYERSH& CO.,
I9 BroOkfeld. Nc.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04
The UnriValIed Prize Tomato
GENERAL GRANT"

We take pleasure in announcing to the public that
we have secured the entire stock of this justly cele
brated Tomato. 1t originated in the garden OF an
Amateur, who, after growing 1t for q number OF
came convinced that It was far superior TO any 9TH
er, and that il should be widely disseminated; and
for this purpose il was put into our hands. In CON
sideratiOn OF the many disappointment experienced
in the introduction or new varieties, we have given
it n thorough trial OF two years; and il has far ex-
ceeded our expectations, ever attracting great atten-
ton where exhibited, taking the first prize above
all others at the Massachusetts Horticultural SOci-
ety's Exhibition the past two years.
CAUTION.
On account Of the immense popularity OF this
variety. we find that parties are Offering FOR sale q
spurious seed, desiring to obtain large prices for the
parties purchasing only those sealed packets bear
ing our name, as none others can be genuine.
Price per packet, = ctss 5 packets, q. Prices to
the trade on application.
WASHBURN & co.
I'm Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-03-04
FERRIS & CAYwOOD.
A NEW GRAPE.-We had not in
n tended to offer our new Grape
ssT H * n MI A.

until another years trial; but the numerous letters
asking for plants that reach us, has determined US to
Oner the few hundred plants we have, at low prices.
The Tekama Is a Seeding OF Catawba: has been
nutted three years hardy; free from diseases: fruit
the parent
The Catawba, being tender most winters in Ne
uthhka, TINS grape Will MI the need so long ielt OF n
grape OF CataEba quality, that Is entirely hardy and
healthy; we believe the Teknma 70 be that grape.
YEA pthnls, WeurOoteo--tJc each; 70 per doz
2year do do do Isl do 8 do
THOMPSON, MYERS & co.
M-M RnnnEinId No