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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04
A FINE RAIN cheered n here again
last Monday night.

JoHx w. RoBrNsOx' 4 Co.'S EXCEL
sIoR CIRCUS does not pretend TO have
hundreds Of men and horses more than
are necessary for . FirstclasS Circus.
Read what the Press has to say about
this Company: AZ =
The Cedar Falls Gasetk says:-
"John w. Robinson 4 Cos Circus,
which gave two Entertsinments 10
our city on "Wednesday, was pro-
nounced the best that has visited Us
In many years."
Dubuque Times says:-"Robinson's
Circus Is one of the best Circuses that
ever visited Dubuque
Rock Island Argus says Of Robin
son l. Co.'S Circus:-"We had the
pleasure Of witnessing one Of the
finest Acrobatic and Equestrian Elk.
hibitions ever seen in this city"
Davenport Gazette Of May 10, 1870,
contains the following:-"John w.
Robinson 4 Co.'S Circus exhibited in
this city yesterday; and those whose
judgment and honesty are unimpeach'
able say 1t Is the very best Circus
travelling in the West"
John w. Robinson 4 Cos Excel
sior Circus will enter Knoxville next
Monday, August 8th, at about 6
o'clock, driving 81 horses, two abreast,
to the Band Chariot--the longest team
ever driven in the world.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

ST. LOUIs.--Wo have received O
large and good-looking pamphlet en-
titled est. Louis: The Future Great
City Of the World" 1t was published
ut the Missouri Democrat Office, by
order OF tho st. Louis County Court,
and IL devoted to showing up the
resources aud advantages Of that city.
We have not yet had time to examine
II, but shall do so ut the first Opportu-
nifty. Meantime, II st. Louis would
but stretch out a helping hand toward
the A. X. & ID. Railroad, rs II In all
conscience ought to, We should feel
much more interested.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

GRAIN OUT.-There IL still large
amount OF grain out In the field,
though great share Of the yield has
been already stacked, and some of il
threshed. Some Of the wheat,
thrcshed before the rain Of last week
was 80 dry that it had to be damp
ened considerably before grinding;
and one grist, that received all the
rain Of last "Wednesday and Thursday
was found to be In good Milling Or
der. The fact Is, 1t was pretty tolera-
bly, dry In this region; but the glori-
Gus rain Of last week put things In
fair condition again, in the main.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

OouHTERFEITs.- -Ancxchange gives
tho following description Of danger
ous oonntcrfeit fifty-oent fractional
currency OF the late issue:--''It closely
resembles the genuine. The paper
used II the genuine IL pink tinted.
The counterfeit u slighuy greenish In
color. and the face IL somewhat blurred.
The words fractional currency and
'stamps' are darkly shaded, which Ia
not the caae In the genuine. Thcre 10
aiso difibrcpoO In the hack Of tho
llote.~
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

A DISASTROUS ACCIDENT occurred
on Thursday last, in Perry township,
Marion county, some ten miles south
east Of this place. Three girls, daugh-
tiers of Mr.. Jas. Skeen, had driven
down to the field where their father
was harvesting, to take him his dim
ner. On their return the team became
frightened and ran away. All three
were thrown out; the youngest was
but little hurt; the next older was
badly cut and bruised; while the old
est, Miss Ellen Skeen fell upon her
head, and has lain In comatose state
several days. 1t Is doubtful whether
she can recover. DIR. Potter. Of Prairie
City, and DR.. Elwood, Of Monroe, are
the attending physicians.-M Monroe
Record, 3Oth ult.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

THE FRED HARDING CAsE.-The
suit of Fred Harding against Marion
County, to recover for damages sus-
tanned from the breaking Of English
creek bridge, was called ut Newton
last week. Witnesses present from
this County were, Drs. Wetherell and
Duncan Of Knoxville and Axline OF
Attica, Is. F. Williams of Knoxville,
f.. II. Phelps and wife, Of Attica, p.
H. Butterfield of Dallas, and II. Parker
Of Hamilton. by consent OF parties,
the trial was postponed until yester-
day.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

THE LAST CASE YET.-For the last
5000 years it has been known that
men are a race of grumblers. They
are never satisfied. Something Is al
ways out Of fix with them. All this
is common place enough; but the very
latest exemplification Of this. truism
that we have seen Is the statement
that the Comanche Indians are down
on our Government for employing
negro troops-it is so much trouble to
scalp them!
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

CENTRAL UNIyERsrTY.-This rnstA
tuition Is now in successful operation
under Full Corps Of Experienced
Teachers. Special attention 10 given
to Music, the preparation Of Teacher.
Mercantile Education, Bookkeeping
&C., Board, with rooms, fuel and liph,s
furnished at So per week.
For furtherparticulars, or Catalogue
address theundersigned, at Pella, low.
left f. H. SCARFF. Pres,,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04
Local and Miscellaneous.

DIED, at the resfdence Of his son-in-
law, Dr. A. b. wetherell, In Knox
vile, on Thursday morning. 18th uIt.,
Of cyssass, Ma CoxAxD WALrxRs; In
the nth year a. his age.
Mr.. Waltess Fas one OF the Oldest
settlen of this County, having been
here some y or Is years. He was .
member Of the Methodist Church; and
his loss b mousned hya very extensive
circle OF relatives and friends.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

TIE WoMAN's JOURNAL Ia an ably
edited and neat-looking paper, Of eight
pages, published every Saturday ut
Boston and Chicago, ut So per year in
advance. II any Of our readers want
to see the Woman Suffrage question
fairly and ably discussed, they can do
70 by subscribing for the Journal
addressing their order to '"rhe New
England News Co., Al Court St.,
Boston"
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

DAMAGE TO THE Pooh HOUSE.
Mr.. Rsmbo, Superintendent Of the
County Poor Farm, informs us that
the Poor House was racked 10 its
foundations by the storm Of the eth
ult.; two Of the fues blown down;
the roof broken in; the building lean
ing over tn the east about 10 inches,
and sprung enough to let the windows
out in tho Kitchens. Mr.. Rambo adds
that upon close examination he finds
that the joists Of the hall are drawn
out of their morticcs, SO that they are
almost ready to drop IN. Every room
In the House was completely drcnched
with water. He giYesit us his opin.
ion that the building Ia very unsafe
TO occupy during storm-that the
walls will give way, and the whole
thing tumble In to the centre, result
ing In loss Of life II the House Is then
occupied.
Now, 1t IL plain enough that the
Poor House ought not to be SO affected
by any ordinary storm. 1t lisa com.
parativcly new building-not over
four years old, we believe. Mr.. Ram.
DO assures us that the storm was not
extraordinarily severe there ut all, and
that other houses I'm the vicinity stood
IL all right. There IL more that might
be said In this connection, II It would
do any good; but there's no use in
crying over spilled milk. The House
has been built, and paid for; and We
suppose that's the end OF that.
But the House must be fixed; and
the question IL, How? AS to this,
Mr.. Rsmbo's idea appears sensible.
He says the building ought to be OF
but one story. Its inmates are oil
cripples. or disabled in some way.
The work Of going up and down stairs
is too much for them; but they either
have to do II themselves or else have
1t done for them-whereas, very much
labor and trouble might be avoided
by having the rooms all on the ground.
We think the Board will do well to
consider this idea Mt their meeting
next month; and while at that, con.
slider also the advisability Of having
some two three a. the small rooms
thrown into once asa. visiting room.
Mr.. Rambo, DR.. Duncan, Or. Wilder.
and Mr.. John Robinspn, having all
had opportunities for forming good
opinions, would Doubtless DO able to
give valuable. suggestions II called on.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

MARRIE1, on the I'd inst, at the
fremont House In this city, by Rev.
T.. II. jacob, Nh. LEENDERT MAS
DAM and MISS MARIA ELIZABETH
HAGENs; both Of Pella.
Thanks to our courteous County
Clerk for the pleasure OF joining the
above parties in marriage. May the
blessing Of God rest upon the married
mir. =. IL. J.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

On THE TRIPOD. current
number of the Observer, of Wishing
ton, franklin Co., Missouri, comes to
us with the name of NJ. l.. Yetter as
editor and proprietor. Mr.. Yetter was
formerly citizen Of Knoxville, and
ia an old printer. We are glad to see
that he Is now on the tripod Of a paper
apparently so prosperous as the Do
scsver; and wish him all prosperity.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

ENHANCING Is generally considered
a sign of prosperity In business mat
tiers. And we understand that Messrs.
Jenkins & Wilson, Of the well-known
Dry Goods Store at the southeast
corner Of the Square, are about to add
another room to their establishment,
and stock IL with Boots Il Shoes.
Meanwhile they run the Dry Goods
to entire satisfaction.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

REUNION AssEs.--Itailroad Passes
for the Soldiers Reunion are being
sent out as fast as possible, TO persons
In different localities. In the Register
Of last Saturday We find the following
line among tho announcements OF
persons to whom these passes are
sent:
Marion County-G. NJ. Hammond,
Otley.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

Cry CoUScIL of Knoxville held
regular Meeting on Monday evening.
Resolution adopted, that all City Or.
ders, presented for payment and not
paid for want of funds, shall draw six
per cent. interest, same as County
Orders.-Street Committee ordered to
trim the trees around the Spare, to
the height Of IL feet.--The Marshal
was ordered to repair all sidewalks that
need repairing.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04
B0OK-BIIDIIC!

Persons having Magazines,
Illustrated or other Weeklies,
Music, or Books, that they de-
sire to have Bound in Good
Style and at Reasonable Pri-
ces, can now be accommodated
by calling at the Voter Office,
as we have made arrangements
with an extensive Book Bind
ing establishment to do such
work for us.
SPERRY & BARKER.
Aug. 2, 20, (tf)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04
NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
IN on or before the 18th day of Au.
gust, A. ID. 1870. there will be Peti.
ton of Josiah Clark, VIM. T.. Clark,
ID. w. Cunningham, Alex. Freeman
and VIM. Pringle and others, citizens
Of Marion County, Iowa, presented to
His Excellency Samuel Merrill, Gov.
ernor Of the State of Iowa, praying
that the Governor will remit the judg-
ment obtained against the said Josiah
Clark, VIM. G. Clark, d. w. Cum
ningham, Alex. Freeman and VIM.
Pringle on the forfeiture of the bond
Of J. w. Clark, indicted of the crime
Of forgery.
or which all persons interested will
take due notice. and govern them.
selves accordingly.
JOSIAH CLARK AND OTHERS.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

ARRIvAL.--Rey. Mr.. Pratt, Of Sig
Quincy, former Pastor Of the Baptist
Church In this place, preached 70 his
former charge here last evening, while
stopping on his way home from Indi-
anola. we understand.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

On A BRUNErrE.-"The ladies OF
the frozen Northern Nations, tits said,
for contrast to their faces, wear around
their necks the furs Of sables rare.
Miss X, II she would follow up their
fashions, should for that purpose skin
grizzly bear. "-Or, better, buy her
Dry Goods, Groceries, &C., at Coats
Store, on the north side of the Square.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

KNOXVILLE MARKET PRIcEs:-
Green apples So per bushel, butter 20
cents, eggs 81, potatoes 70 cents, bacon
and ham Is cents, honey Is; cattle IS
@$8, hogs $7@$8; corn 20 cents, oats
30, timothy hay $40. prairie hay 81;
wheat, this years, 1895 cents, last
years 4O@50.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

Colt KILLED.--Mr. Sanford Mart,
of Indiana Township, lost fine
young colt last week. 1t was trOub-
led with the flies, and jumped in
front Of q moving machine, which
cut one OF its legs Off and crippled an
other one; so the colt had to be killed.
It was worth $50.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

LEG BRoKEN.-A boy some 6 years
Of age, son Of Mr. Rinehart, living
about ~ miles south Of Knoxville,
broke his left leg below the knee, last
Sunday, by falling from swing. DIR.
Duncan was called and set the leg;
and the little sufferer will recover
rapidly.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

STAGE BvRHEp.--Wc learn that
Ais. John Fee. living two miles west
Ut toru. had q stack 81 wheat struck
~ lightning aud burned during the
storm last week. It was supposed to
contain 100 bushcis o. grain.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

MATHEMATICAL. PUzzLE.--"Johp, -
said an old man to his son, there are
a horse, a goose and peck Of corn.
How can / get them over the river,
without crossjng?" The poor old man
was craxy--he didn't buy his Groce.
ries at Rockafellow's a ! Store, east
side OF ti,e Square. Take warning,
and consult your own interests.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

LINE! LIME!--I now have, and
shall try to keep constantly on hand.
Lime Of the very best quality, in guam
titles to suit purchasers, at my resi-
dence, one door east of the fremont
House, Knoxville. O. SPERRy.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

NAEYsvILLE.-The II = town by
the name Of Msrysville In Benton Co.,
this State. Its p. o. address 10 UrbAna
r. O., we believe; nevertheless, 70
avoid possibility Of mistake. Il would
be we'll for our Marysville friends In
this County todirect their correspond
ents 70 always put the name Of the
County on their letters.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04
July 20. 20.

EETuLEMENr.-All persons indebted
70 the undersigned are hereby notified
that my Books are now in the hands
of Esq. Norris, at Knoxville, for set
tlement, and that speedy settlement
of dues will avoid further costs.
n. II. CORNELL, 81. d.
Knoxville, July IA, 1870. 10s)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

ExcEISIoR.--John w. Robinson &
Co.'S Excelsior Circus will exhibit At
Knoxville next Monday, with the
largest and best array Of talent, n we
nre assured, ever presented to the
citizens Of Knoxville and vicinity by
any one Company.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

Nor AT ALL ETRANGE.-The Des
Moines papers tell about a. Notice
being stuck up in their Post Office, for
Drawers to Rent" Shouldn't won
der. considering the weather. We
suppose all the rest Of the clothing
had been disposed ofims1re.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

NEW ScHooL-HoUsE is now build
inc in Sub Dist. No. % Of this Town
ship-frame % by % feet, l0-foot story;
to cost $500; to be done by the LIST OF
next month.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

A DOwNpALL.--Naj. T.. Il. Boydston
Deputy u. 3. Marshal. met with q
little accident last Friday night. which
bruised and famed him somewhat.
JIe was coming IL from Swan Town
MAp, and biz horse stumbied and fell,
and fel or him. The Major received
no psExpanctAt Injuries. however.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

Book BTNDING.--.ff you have any
Magazines, Music, or Books. that you
want bound, you will do well to bring
them to this Office, as we have just
made arrangements Tor getting such
work done for Us. See Advertise
Ment.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

DrED, yasterdsy morning Sd inst,
Of Consumption. ct the residence OF
his fsther, Henry Overton. Esq, In
this Tp.. JoHx OvERTox; aged over
20 yearx.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

pR. JAMES, formerly OF Knoxville,
died at Atlantic. Cass County, on
Sunday before last ,as we learn through
private letters.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

90 TT, NIMRoDs--You can shoot
prairie chickens now; but meier a
turkey Till September, and no quail
for year or two yet; for thus saith
the Lav In Iowa..
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

AFFIRMED.--Thc following In from
the State Supreme Court notes for last
Friday:
a743--Duke w Vincent ct nj. appel
LIANT, from Marion county. Affirmed.
OpiuioM by Cole, g. J.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

New HOUSE. Mr.. Ungles is putting
up fine new frame residence, 27x32,
1. story, on good ground south Of the
Square.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

CALL ON BALzER, the Milkman, for
Keefer & Boyd's best New Wheat
Flour. delivered snywhcrs IN town
free OF o ,rriage.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04
~ sfsassse bet fe0ose6-
4 hrigbt htsa parted fos eisoesY 4sy;
yooss stliI, 10 Hesysn-@

slr. and Mrs. Ayres take pleasure In
expressing their heartfelt thanks to
their numerous friends and neighbors
for their many acts Of special kindness
during their afyiiction. PHI. JACOB.
Knoxville, Aug. ], 1870.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

DIED, 1t the Poor House, on the
essh ult., OF disease Of the lungs,
HARRIET MILLER, Of Polk Tp.; aged
Is years.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

I,OD0E FORaED. An Odd Fellows
Lodge was Organised In Pella last
week. with nipckeen tncmbers, says
Tire RIudC.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

DIED, 1t the Poor House, on the
30th ult., Of old age, ELIHU SHEP-
HERD, OF Knoxville Township; aged
IS wears.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

CALL ON BALzER, the Milkman, for
Keefer 4 3oyd's best New Wheat
Flour, delivered anywhere In town
free of carriage.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

CALL ON BALzE2, the Milkman, for
Kccfcr & Doyd's best New Wheat
Flour. delivered anywhere In town
free Of carriage.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

NEW, FRESH FLOUR, the Best In
Market, 1t the City Mills, Knoxville.
WIN. BUssISG 4 Co.
July 20. 20.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

der. in this city, on the 18th ult.,
LEVI o. AYREs, three months old,
infant son Of o. B. Ayres, Esq, and
annie l.. Ayres.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

Advertisement in the Gate city Of last
Thursday; and as it is definite and
official we republish 1t for the benefit
of interested readers:
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, 18th July, 1870.
Congress having provided by Acts
approved June II, June 80, and July
II, 1870, for the reissue every five years
of Artificial Limbs, or the value there
OF in money, to officers, soldiers, sea-
men and marines who have lost limbs
i'm the service Of the United States, the
following instructions are published
for the benefit of those interested.
Applications should be made direct
to the Surgeon General, from whose
office the necessary blanks will be
furnished on request.
Upon applications for limbs in kind,
orders will be given by the Surgeon
General upon any manufacturer select
ed, who shall first have filed bond
in the sum Of Five Thousand Dollars,
with two securities, to furnish good
and satisfactory limbs, without extra
charge to the soldier, and make good
all defects of material or workmanship
without additional charge, subject in
all cases to the inspection of such per.
sons as the Surgeon General may
designate.
Blank forms will be furnished by
this Office.
Transportation to and from the place
Of fitting the limb will also be fur
nished upon a written request ad.
dressed to the Surgeon General.
Applications for communication will
be certified by the Surgeon General,
and transmitted to the Commissioner
Of Pensions for payment, through the
local pension agents.
As full instructions will be forward
ed from this Office with the blank
form Of application-the expense OF
employing an attorney or agent Will
he In no case necessary.
j. X. BARNES.
Surgeon General U. s. Army.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

GoINo.--Mr. G. G. Hood. of Knox
Vile. starts this week for Nebraska, to
look for Homestead. Success TO
him.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04
OAK GRANTING,

And challenge any one In the country to com.
pete with It. rI warrant all my work.
Call and see me at my Shop, opposite Tre-
mont House, over Wagon shop. Special a.
tsntion given to Country Work. Ate
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

SALT ut A. J. Kerr's, for $3.50
per barrel. (9)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04
PAINTING!

".":RurT19.
House, Sign. Wagon aud Cur
riage Painter.
Draining, Glazing and Paper Hanging
done in the Best Style known to the Trade.
Jobs taken and Stock furnished stthe Lowest
Figures.
ETI Invite special attention TO my
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04
FIGURING MILL

The undsrsigned Offer for Sale The
City Pouring Mill,
Situated in
KNOXVILLE, IOWA.
TOOD, New, Substantis Frame Buildip 8,
VI on Stone Fosndstions; Three run OF
Burrs; Plenty Of Stssn-Powsr; Machinery
nearly New, and al in Perfect Order; Water
Abundant. Coal y to 10 cts. per bushsa
delivered.
For Terms and particulars, addrsss
WIN. BUsSING 4 co.,
Feb. Is, 1870. [s3stf1 Knoxvills, Iowa.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-08-04

ARTIFICIAL LIMBs.-We find the
following published as Government
Advertisement in the Gate city Of last
Thursday; and as it is definite and
official we republish 1t for the benefit
of interested readers:
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-04-27

A great portion of last weeks Re
cord was occupied in abusing the
Republicans and Democrats of the
village about q "town council. -
G. B. Will and Layfayette Raynor
do not please the ass of that filthy
concern.
Six persons were selected as can
didates for councilmen in this vii
lage, and the terms for which they
were voted for were indicated upon
each ballot cast for them-three for
one year and three for two years.
We claim, therefore, that the six
persons, about whom the Record is so
dreadfully worried, were legally
elected councilmen of the village
AS proof Of our statement we offer
the following letter from Attorney
General PoND in reply to citizen
or Middleport, Meigs county, asking
the Attorney Generals opinion as
to the result Of the election held at
that place. We find it in the Mid
dIeport Press, and presume that it
will settle the councilmen estion
in this place.
OFFICE or THE ATTORNEY GENERAB,l
COLUMBUS, o., April l6, 1870.
JoHN ScHREINER, Esq, Sir: I'm
fortunately, have been absent from
the city, and did not get your lotter
until to-day; am sorry this has
happened.
] am satisfied that the term for
which any one is candidate for vii
lage council, should be indicated
upon each ballot cast for him, and
that tickets that do not indicate this
ought not to be counted. By Sec.
85, of the Municipal code 60. L.
page 1859, three of the council
"shall be elected to serve" for one
year, The length of the term is
essential in casting each
ballot for the candidate, and unless
the ballot is cast for the person TO
either the long or short term, cspe.
ciaIly Indicated upon the ballot, it
seems to me it is not cast for any
office at all.
Very respectfully,
f. B. PoND, Att y Con.