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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

PKRsoNAL.-A party OF EldOrado gentlemen
were in town few days ago, consisting OF t.
b. Aurdock and J. s. Danford, OF the WdlIaHt
Valley 7Imes, and ID. n. Bronson, Esq. They
report the crops In Butler county rs consider
ably better than those in this vicinity, and e.
dorado as.stIll growing rapidly. BIr. Murdoch
has bought out the interest Of Mr.. Danford In
the TTeaea.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

SABBATH SCHOOL CoNvENTIoN.-hemem-
Der the Sabbath School Convention here on the
18th and 18Th. The friends OF the cause here
win do all in their power TO make IL comfort
able for those who come from distance. Ev-
cry friend Of Sabbath Schools who possibly
can ought TO attend. a.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The CITY DIREcrORY.--In order to make
the directory, now being compiled by Mr..
sam'I Rsdges, rs replete with information as
possible, IL Il desired that the ministers Of the
several churches, and officers OF the various
lodges, corporate associations, ETC., furnish
.,u.,ch biographical sketches and statistical In
formation concerning the organizations they
respectively represent as win be Of geneFalin-
terest. Communication may be sent through
Khs postofice.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Since our last letter, real estate has been on
the rampage in this Ioeality-no less than six
farms having changed hands, besides several
thousand acres Of railroad lands. All the
farmers who sold have bought again in this vi
einity; showing thus their appreciation Of this
part Of the valley. And all the sales made in
this section, except one or two, were effected
through r. w. RandalPs real estate agency.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The brick laying OF d. T. wright's business
house on the corner Of Commercial street and
Fourth avenue, has commenced, and will, IL
the brick are furnished as required, be COM
pleted in about two weeks, the number OF
hands at work being sufficient 10 lay up the
walls in that time
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

J. 8. Gibson, at the hardware store, has re-
ceived lot Of reapers and mowers Of three
varieties, and Of the celebrated Studebaker
wagons which he IL selling at Emporla prices.
Give him call, and you will find full as
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

William Doyle has opened a tin shop in Logs
building, and has taken hold a. though he
means 70 succeed. Americas has long felt q
need Of an institution Of this kind, and We
judge the right man has been found to MI the
hill
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

We saw Superintendent Peter and Capt.
Ellinwood, OF the Engineer Corps Of the Atehi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad in town this
week. The track is coming in this direction
IS fast as possible. They expect the road will
he in running order here by the 4th OF July.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

|. There will be but few apples in this county
this season. Those which formed are falling
OF, and none but the latest varieties will
amount to much. Peaches are promising bet
ter, somefrees being full.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The receipts Of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
railroad for freight, at this station, during the
month OF May, footed up $50, 1914, while the
receipts FOR tickets sold amounted to over
$1,000
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The rain 30 much needed IN this section
came in abundance last Friday night, and an
other installment on Sunday evening. The
ground is now thoroughly soaked.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Msssrs. Alsop & King have opened shoe
shop In the building occupied by Spangler,
near the postofice. We know Mr.. King OF old,
and can safely recommend him AS u number
one shoemaker. Give these gentlemen a call.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The Eureka Herald says 'H. S. Jones has
corn three feet high" We saw some "sed
korn'' here on circus day that was in the
neighborhood Of six feet high. .th
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Our jovial friend Archie Williams, OF Tope-
kA, was In our offiee this week. He had just
returned from Colorado. Archie is one OF the
best lawyers Mt the Capitol.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

We eaIl attention TO the card Of DIR. Daven-
port, In another column. DIR. ID. comes highly
recommended as u dentist OF skill ind ex-
perience In all departments OF dental practice.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Bragunier & Bro. make tropical fruits n
speciality. To get the best oranges, lemons,
nuts, ETC., people should 80 there. They are
doing a large grocery business, too. Success
IN than
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The new business room of /. E. Perley's, on
the corner OF Fourth avenue and Commercial
street, Is being fitted up for the new hardware
firm that is TO be, Of Griffith, Parkman & Co.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

A fellow asked a NEWS man, the other day,
II he ever had any whiskers, and II SO, how
manyf He was large fellow, and the ques-
ton was treated rs q joke.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

No part Of our city Is improving faster than
Copley's addition. Lots arc sold at low prices
only TO such persons rs win improve them.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Dowdel, Bell & Co. are doing well In the
grocery line, their sales exceeding their most
sanguine expectations. They sell cheap; that's
the reason. ~ .s-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The new brick building OF Riggs, Dunlap &
Co., on the old Eskridge corner, is up. 1t has
two stories, and is a fine looking structure.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

We are pleased to announce that Rev. r. NJ.
Overstreet has accepted the call to the pastor
ate Of the Presbyterian church Of this city.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Mai. John Wayne, our enterprising dealer in
lumber, has Just put up q handsome residence
ON the corner OF Union street and Fourth ave-
, nue, at n cost OF $500. - -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

"a thing Of beauty" is p. B. Campbelps new
livery stable. Il exhibits the nsztest JOB Of
painting in town-executed by win. Miller.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

A GENTLE HNT.-strawberrie are good.
Editors likes 'em- Our editors don't own any
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10
billiard Table for Sale, Cheer.

A LSo some Billiard Room Furniture, coan.
IA ter, ice bog, chairs, lamp fixtures etc. etc.
For particulars inquire Of 7. JoHNeON,
13u Emporia, RAs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

tits just as impossible to do business in a
live town like Emporia without advertising AZ
Il Is for duck TO climb creased pole. y,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Ben. Trumbull has put down thirteen foot
sidewalk In front Of his grocery. j. b. Hinkle
likewise, in front OF his new building.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

We overheard tive-year old at the circus,
Wednesday, ask his father II that big horn IN
the band was the bass drum horn.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The material is arriving for the new school
house in Americas, and work Il progressing
on the foundation. ~ ID 3D.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Squibob wants to know which Is to be pitied
the most, neighborhood that has young
man who Is theoretically trying to learn to
play ON the trombone, or one possessed OF a
blushing damsel with pair Of lungs Ike a
blacksmith's bellows, and voice thar can be
distinctly heard distance Of four squares,
who sings almost necessarily! He says the
duleet strains OF an accordion would he dc
iightful change.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The greatest excitement OF the day is the
cheap counter at 7. G. wibley's, at which
goods are sold regardless OF value.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Tho Prcsbytcry Of Garrett will meet ut the
d, Z Church, Emporia, Tuesday evening
next at ~ o'clock p. m.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Peyton & Sanders have moved their ofiice TO
the room occupied by Hanna. oycr-Black &
Todd's grocery.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Freight.-James Fairchild is running teams to
and from the depot and is ready at all times to de-
liver goods to any part of the city. 23-6m
The American Bee Hive can be seen at the house
OF j. V. Randolph, in use. have the farm right
Also the Hive for SALE and the italian Bees.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

From present appearances. there will be q
big growth OF grass on the prairie this season.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

F.w. vOlmer and Irene GirOd were arraign-
ed and tried before Justice Hunt, day before
yesterday, on the charge OF selling spirituous,
fermented, vinous or other Intoxicating liquors
(lager and sich) In the vicinity Of EmpOria,
were found guilty and fined in the sum Of $50
each and costs. They appealed, and gave Sc
curity in the sum Of $50 each for their APP
pearance at the next term Of the District
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10
rowN AND COUNTRY

NEw ADvERrIsEaaENrs.-M card, DR..
8. L. Lawrence.
Buffalo Robe Lost. Randall Brown.
strayed Edward Norris
Taken mp, q. C. James, Americas.
strayed-s15 Reward, Jonas Eekdall-
Dental card. DIR, Thos. F. Davenport.
II Americas Hardware Store, J. s. Gibson.
Emporia TO Wichita, Kansas Stage Co.. J. NJ.
Terry, Sup't-
Glllet's Baking Powder Free, Gillet, Mccul-
loch 4 Co., Chicago. =
Hofor Topeka, Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe
Railroad Company.
Auction, Commission and Sale Stable, John
Hay and A. s. Jewell. -@
Letter List, Mrs.. +. Trask, p. NJ.
Groceries, Dowdel. Bell & Co.
Bs.siaess Notices.-James Fairehild, J. ".
Randolph, II. B. Morton. Dowdel, Bell Co.,
c. Smith, Lasker & stoll. "a
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Rev. J. MeAnnlty win preach at the Pres
byterian church next Sabbath at IL o'clock.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Periey has some Of the incest paper collars
In town. Go and get box.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Are we going TO do anything on the Fourth.
l. IL not time 20 move In the matteri
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10
.aMERxCUS.

TIC. Hin has sold bis farm on Allen creek
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

~Ground Hog was In town this week II,
, writes for Kansas paper.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The above lands belong to the Missouri.
Kansas Texas Railway Company, and will
be sold for one-seuth down, and the balance Ia
ten annual payments.
Also considerable list OF iruproyed town
property and large nambeR Of town lets In
Americas. Address, or call on
e. ~. RANDALL.
l4-tr Americas. Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10
Master Mechanicsl Association

CHEERFULLY announce to the public that
" they have affected their organization. and
are now prepared, ain union,n to furnish ma
tefixl and complete any frst-elass work, defy
ing competition In quality.
Plans and Specifications furnished, aud par
ticular attention given business houses and
suburban residences. Al are cordially invited
to call on US before maturing plans and effect
ing Contracts and note cur Inducements
8. BENT MILLER, Director.
FL. WORfDECK, Architect
tate Agents, No. 195 Commercial street.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Communion services at the Court House next
Sabbath. Preaching Friday aud Saturday at
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10
BARNES. FELL & CO.,
tLate eff Columbus, ohio.)
CARPENTERS
Contractors & Builders,
EMPoRIA, KANSAS.

DARTTES intending to build, or having
their interest 20 give MS call. Each member
Of the firm being practical workman, we
guarantee TO give satisfaction In all cases.
furnished at short notice, and work promptly
and expeditiously done. Orders left as once
Of the Buckeye House, or DowdelPs new
building, will meet with prompt attention.
Sly BARNES, FELL 4 co.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Read the new advertisements.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Gents, for = neat At in Boots, Shoes, Caters or
slippers, go to Lehnhari's new stand sign OF Big
Boot. All styles Of Stogy, Fine Cali, Heavy Calf
time. I--ff
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

For Sale.-A dwelling in GOOdrieh's Addition,
with ten acres of land-commanding site, brick
house, eight rooms, finished in the best style; 500
fruit trees full assortment of yarieties 500 grape
vines. many now bearing; good variety of small
fruits and crops Inquire of d. r. Goodrich, next
door or of 1925 H B. NORTON.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Fancy Scotch suits. all wool, for SIS, at
19-tf z PERLKY a Co.'S
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10
II. aEORREs. m. D.,
Eclectic Physician B Surgeon,
ENPoRIA KANSAS.

Special attention given 70 obstetrics, and
diseases OF women and children.
Once two doars south Of Bancroft &
1cCarter's Store, up stairs. Residences cor
ner Of State street and 9th Avenue,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Have you been there? WhereS At Lasker s
stolrs Exchange Clothing House. where all kinds
of Clothing. Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, Hats
and Caps. Trunks and valises are sold at prices
which will defy all competition west of New York.
23-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The old store Of Johnnie Merris has been trans
formed into magnificent saloon, where lee Cream
Soda Water and good cheer will be dispensed in thu
best style, under the direction of
SO-tf MORRIS 4 RofrGER
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

by Their Works Shall They be Known"
We are in our store ready for work.
We are doing business for money.
We aim to please our customers.
We believe .'honesty the best policy
We fancy that competition makes business-we
therefore court it
We are receiving large lots Of goods.
We keep a full stock of school books.
We keep complete line OF wall paper
We keep curtains to please the plain and the
fastidious.
We have blank books and mem0randums OF
every style and price.
We deal fairly with everybody.
We should be glad to see the youth, the mid
die aged, and the old. reading from eur books,
studying our pictures, and using our school
books. Certainly we would, provided always
they were paid for
We SeIE for Cash. one Price.
ELLEN PLUMB & o. s. FOoFE,
SOu City Book Store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Go to the corner Of Sixth avenue and CONNER
wholesale retail. us-tn CIV MILLER
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Choice Underwear for gentlemen. Alexander
Kids Gloves and all kinds Of furnishing goods, at
ls-d 1. L. PKRLEx & Co.'S
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Go to DaltOn's for Ice Cream soft
First rate Goats for 81 =, at
lett lie PERLEr co.'s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Best Cidar Vinegar, for pickles and salads, at
23-tf DowDEL, BELL & CO.'S
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

water Coolers, 4. 6 and gallons selling very
cheap to close them out at Smiths Crockery Store.
2a-lf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Hardly P0ssible.-Come and convince your
selves. Fine white Shirts at 81, Lasker StoIs.
I79 Commercial street. 23-f
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The whitest pure Maple Sugar ever seen in En-
poria. for sale at
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

blew, ys Blowers, but for cheap Boots and
Shoes, so to the sign Of the Big Boot on Sixth
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

AstOnishinEly loW are the prices Of Clothing
Lasker & stolrs, Exchange Clothing House.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Fresh A rrivAl.-The latest styles of spring and
summer Clothing just received at Lasker Stolrs,
at the Exchange Building. 23-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

RefriEeretOrs and Ice Boxes, all sizes, just n
ceived at the Queensware Store 23-1t
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

10 Cases d ane French Calf Boots just open
at PATTI VIZ CLAPP's
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

still another lot of the most fashionable Hat
received at Lasker stOll's, ITO Commercial street
two doors below the Postoface. 23-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Any Persons wishing to buy trade Stock.
Hay or Grain for = second hand Buggy or Spring
Wagon, can be accommodated at the Central Stable
on Eifth Avenue Emporia Kansas 22-25
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Greatest variety in all kinds of Furnishing
Goods at Lasker stell,s Exchange Clothing
House. 23-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Perambulators, Cabs and Gigs. full assort-
ment, ut the Crockery store. 2a-1t
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

New Gsods.-Fine stock Of Millinery Goods
just received from Chicago. cau and see for your
selves Ms. y. RANBo,
11-93 Over Bailey 4 Painters
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

A. n. Hanna has some splendid building site.
for sale, never before in the market 2S-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Fine suburban lots for sale at the once of
22-tf A. n. HASNA
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Wheeler Wilson Sewing MasAine.-The
agency for Southern Kansas of this, the best sew
ing machine in the world, is at
3-6 II G. wnxRr,S
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

The ExtensiOa Tip and Button Congress Cal
tiers at f22-t1 WIN. CLAPPs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Choice Farms adjoining the city Tor sale at
ONCE OF le-tn An. HAM
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Can 1t the real estate agency Of A n Ham,
to buy cheap farms. 2s-f
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Choice lots in C0Pley's Addition. ofer
for sale choice list Of lots in the above addition
They will be sold only 70 those who will improve
Time given on two-thirds OF purchase money. This
list embraces several lots on Commercial street.
20-f CRAWFORD STEELE
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

A Large and c0mplete stoek-Good Goods-Low
Priees-ouiek Sales and Small Pronts account for
the greatly Increased trade At
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

An. Hanna has the best and cheapest lot
the city for sale. 30.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

2 sGeksllin always on hand At
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

II You want an Army Blouse, call at
29-tf wA CLAPr's
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Randolph, II. B. Norton, Dowdel, Bell & Co.,
c. Smith, Lasker q Stoll. III,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Lemons by the box, for sale at Dalton's, also
candies, fruits, foreign and domestic nuts, cigars
tobacco, etc 20-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

For ice-cold Lemonade, go to the Southern Res
taurant. 20-tf
The Best quality and largest line of Infants
shoes in the market, At
VIZ o.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Misses Congress-priee 500 at
22-u VIZ. CLAPP,s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Tropical Fruits and nHts for sale at the Candy
Factory and lee Cream Saloon of
soft MoRRIs s BOFreER
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

For Sale.-The best and largest list of lots now
offered for sale can be found at BoRToN's Real
Estate Ofice, Sd door south of the Post ONCE, on
Commercial street.
5 good business lots on Commercial street. north
of the Court House.
lots on 9th Avenue, between Commercial st.
and depot.
Residence lots in all parts of town, including
some of the best corners.
If desired few Of the lots offered will be sold on
time, or leased.
* acres adjoining the town on the west. Also.
lands in all parts Of Lyon county.
Parties invited to call and get list Of lots and
prices. 6-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Miller keeps the celebrated Michigan Fine Cut
Chewing and the most popular brands of Smoking
Tobacco, corner Sixth avenue and Commercial
street. 1S-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

Dan. Rice's great show has nothing to do with
the fact that the largest best and cheapest stock of
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, and gents Fur
nishing Goods. can be found at Lehnhard's new
store, on Sixth avenue, sign of Big Boot. Tiff
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-06-10

~ Country Merchants win do well to examine our
and prices before going East, viii sell at
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-01-13
ConslIlutlonaI ConrentIon.

NASHVILLE. January II "A large
number Of resolutions and PROPOSE
tions 10 amend the State Constitution
were offered in the Convention.
Among them were propositions in
favor Of restricting the right OF suf-
frage to white persons only; prohibit
ing the Legislature from passing laws
embracing more than one subject; ;
from authorizing the intermarrIage of
whites and blacks; from restricting
the right of parties to contract for
rate of interest not exceeding ten per
cent. on moneys actually loaned; pro-
viding fer lcngthening the term of Gov
ernor, and clothing him with the veto
power; for election of County Clerk,
Sheriff, Tax Collector, Register, Cor
oner and Ranger by Magistrate 5
Quarterly Courts; for the appoint.
ment Of Clerks Of Courts of Record
by said Courts; for the election of
United States Senators. Secretary OF
State, Comptroller and Treasurer by
the people; instructing the committee
to report what changes are necessary
in the judicial system; providing that
citizens may prosecute claims against
the State; for receiving disqualified
tions OF preachers to hold Office ;
allowing every county which has a
population of one Thousand a member
in the Legislature, and against in
fringing on the rights Of municipal
corporations without their consent.
One proposition asked that the right
of suffrage be conferred to those
white persons who had paid all State
and county taxes for the year previous
to the time of their Offering 10 vote.
The propositions were referred to the
committee, and it viii be several days
before anything is reported for final
action.