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The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

FARM ON BAYOU PETITE ANSE, IBERIA
n parish. miles from New iberia 700 arpents excel
lent land 10 arpents wood dwelling - by 90 feet din
ing hall and kitchen crib cotton house, MILL
MILL 800 picux inclosing 20 arpents nice place
and cheap & 4i.A d
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

SUGAR PLANTATION SITUATED IN FAUSSE
n Pointe, 10 miles from New Iberia, miles from
Bayou Teche 06 arpents. GIG open land l40 enclosed
and in cultivation, 150 of good wood 13s
cypress land dwelling 20 by 36 feet with three
and gallery double Kitchen. fowl house. pantry
carriage house, double cabins, crib, mill,
stables, ETC. May be purchased with the place, mules
mare, horse, five oxen, farming utensils half the
growing crop of and cotton arpents of seed
cane. q
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

PLANTATION ON THE EAST BANK OF THE
L Teche. miles from New iberia 200 arpents arabic
land and 20 fine wood land dwelling lately repaired
and neatly finished rooms new dining hail. one new
frame laborers house with fire places houss ~ BY @
carriage house. double laborers houses q BY a. one
blacksmith shop Stock and plantation inplsmens add
with the place, =, -esF f.... tr.-t *.r Is
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

PLANTATION ON BAYOU CORTABLEAU Re
/ tween Washington and Barrys Landing. $50 acres,
$50 open and 900 under fence 900 buahes old corn some
fodder Is acres in . in machinery and mate
rias sugar house. superior dwelling so feet Ii
and fire places, dwelling built In le61 OtAer
valuable imnrnYernenfs on the nlAce. N 81
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DR.. Abernethy. the celebrated physician,
could not endure long stories from his pa
tierts. A woman knowing his love for the
laconic. having burned her hand, called, and
showing him her hand, said:
"A burn" r''
"Apoultice," quietly answered tho laarnad
.l..,,,. 4
sContinue the poultice. replied DR.. A.
Ii week she made her last call, and her
speech was heightened to three words:
"Well. Your fee !''
':Nothing," Said the physician. "You
are the most sensible woman l ever saw"
We are indebted to friend for the fol-
lowing good story: ..-.
In a certain church there was a Deacon
who was addicted to intemperance, and a
Squire who was noted for his outside relig-
ion. On one occasion. an eloquent stranger
occupied the pulpit. and in the course Of
his sermon touched upon the vice of intem-
perance. Dnring his remarks he suddenly
exclaimed. Where is the drunkard !''
and after pause repeated the question,
.Where is the drunkard!" Upon which,
the Deacon conscience stricken, rose to his
feet and cried out. "fIere he is ~ p
In subsequent part of his discourse the
preacher touched upon the vice of hypocri-
sy. Again. convictingly as before. he ex-
claimed. Where is the hypocrite !" and
upon his repeating the question, Where il
the hypoc-ite - the deacon reached over te
his friend, the squire. and audibly said te
him, Get up Squire. I:'s your time now
Got up."-Sumpter News.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

Gen. Grant complains of his solitude be-
ing interrupted at Long Branch with the dis
gusting details of business. He declares
with emphasis aud reason that he went there
for rest. and that ''he is determined not to
have Washington repeated at Long Branch" :"
And he is right. If the Government cannot
take care Of itself for a few months. it would
be pretty piece Of business. Cannot a
President have time to take his ease in bis
inn! Is man of his powerful mind to have
his entire time occupied. ut the paltry sal
ary Of twenty five thousand per annum and
pickings! He has loved the locean. He
finds a rapture on the lonely shore by the
deep sea. and loves not man. the more par
ticularly when he comes for Office or wants
to know something. He trusts to its bill
lows. lays his hand upon its name and wan
tons with its breakers during bathing hours.
borne like bubble onward. and think you
such a man would have Washington repeated
ut Long Branch. Shoe. fy!-N. o. Times
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

TRACT IN THE PARISH OF vERMILION
IA 400 arpents, fronting on Bayou Tiger, Is miles
southwest Of New IBERIA little timber land rich
unimproved. Q
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07
LAND ADVERTISEMENTS
+. II. L0nobard.
REAL ESTATE AGENT
NEW IBERIA, LA.

Has for Sac large list Of the Most Select and Desira
BILE Sugar and Cotton Plantations, Farms and Tcts OF
Land in Attakapas and St. Landry. Tracts of Land
Unimproved in Large and Small Quantities for Sale.
New iberia, April27, 1870 -. +.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

A flock of bees swarmed into 1urch al
Gloucester. Massachusetts, last Sunday.
during divine service, but retreated when
the sexton shook the contribution box at
them. 9.i ls -L1at -sG a I'D
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

PLANTATION ON EAST BANK OF TECHE.
n miles above New IBERIA $50 arpenta 100 cleared
balance woodland, dwelling 40 by IS feet. rooms
stable 40 by 35 carriage house. chicken house. acres
cane. Three good mules work horses, 1e sheep and
400 new pieux may be purchased with the place. 81
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

Attract OF1AND WELL DRAINED AND TIM.
"A bered. 20e arpents parish lof IBERIA on Lake Pag
MEM. II miles southwest Of New iberia. The place
suimproved
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

ALARM OF FONEHUNDRED AND SEvENTY-FIvE
"A arpents. almost wholly above the food of 1867 fer
soil, improvements fair about two miles from jean
nereffe six seven miles below New iberia fronting
Bayou Teche; choice fruit trees fine locati
residence pleasant neighborhood and heahul location
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07
Commodore Vanderbilt is the father of fif-
teen children by bis first wife,. ..i.c.'

The newsboys call Marshal Bazaine Mar
shal Benzine. Both exist. and kill enough
people. but We suspect that Benzine, in the
long run, will have the m"st victims.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

A TRACT ABOUT ONE MILE FROM BAYOU
Teche parish of St Martin 10 arpents fine woodland
ana about 2O arpensof open PRAIRIE rich and easy Of
cultivation There are no improvements the place
excepttWo double cabins. fg. ? IS t-- ri 06
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

3 A TRACT OF LAND IN THE PARISH OF LAFAY-
"A ette, miles below the town of Vermilionve, 4l0
arpents fronting Bayou Vermlon woodland suitable
for sugar plantation. Can be purchased at a very
reasonable price 25
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

DROPERTY CONTAINING 1900 ACRES. OVER
300 acres cleared. This is very fine sugar and cot
tel land Situated near Barrys Landing IL miles be-
low Washington Bayou Catawbla. The improve
ments are moderate with a new gin house. 63
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AVAILABLE PLANTATION IN ST. LANDRY
"A Parish, fouf miles northwest of Opelousss, of 1000
arpents 20 of which well tmbered and the prairie
portion of superior quality. A commodious dwelling
with rooms, piazza 100 feet long, stables barns els
terms, etc. in good order Well adapted for cot
tsn corn, etc. 81 zATAE ~ 30
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

A SUGAR PLANTATION ON BAYOU TECHE,
n u miles from New Iberia, g75 arpents, go open
land, l9l wood, 144 cypress swamp dwelling Kitchen
carriage house and shed corn CRIB and shed, double
cabins, fowl house. four arpents 6ne cane for seed
200 bushes corn IA mules, 10 milch COWS. cvr farm
ing ufenss may be nurchased With the place. IS
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

PLANTATION EAST BANK OF BAYOU TECHE,
n One mile below st. Martinvle, Of $50 arpents ara
BILE land Dwelling house with rooms, kitchen store
room, outbuidings, cribs, stable cabins and lot of
choice fruit trees 66
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

A TRACT OF ELEVATED UNIMPROvED LAND
near the Cote Gelee Hills, miles nortiest ct New
Iberia containing ITO arpents, with small orchard and
good site for building and lies within miles of Nor
gans Iexas Railroad. ga
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

A DESIRABLE SUGAR PLANTATION ON THE
"A Teche, Al miles below New IBERIA containing 400
pents superior land $50 under fence and 20 planted
cane: comfortable dwelling with 4 rooms, and other
requisite buildings and nine cabins oxen, cart
mule mule cart, 200 barrels of corn fodder etc IS
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

ALARM TWO MILES AND HALF FROM NEW
"A Iberia the road to Salt Island 80 acres prairie
land without wood, all under fence and ditched 9
houses each two rooms stable house. kitchen and
other buildings; acres planeedin cane. - 16
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

part of - IA discoyefed shis error, in
H. she fair young occupant of
the carriage siearning the name of the
person she eS Eted to meet at the depot.
and who turned out to be an acquaintance of
his, he drove toto the house in question just
in time to add to the interest of the snrpris-
ing denouement and give evidence as we have
stated above, that "mistakes will occur in
the best of families" -f, e..
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07
TINIMPROvED TRACT FIFTEEN NILES FROM
~ Eermilionville, 1913 arpeufs. the line of the
Chattanooga Railroad i4' u

east bank Teche 5OOarpents, 400 open and fenced.
90 sugerior wood land, good dwelling roums cabins
'ut houses, etc. ~. 81 - -
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

FARM IN ST. LANDRY ONE HUNDRED AND
n sixty acres, one-haf woodland the other half pra-
re, 40 acres enclosed, good cypress fencing, good
dwelling rooms below stairs and upper story 'out.
houses, stables, ETC., and supply of good 33
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

SUPERIOR GRAZING FARM FIFTEEN MILES
from Abbevile, near the mouth of Bayou vermilion
bordering on the sea marsh, 2720 II
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

A PLANTATION ELEVEN MILES FROM OPE-
With good fences dwemde &,A s.aQ0Asscs 40 enclosed
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

A TRACT IN ST. LANDRY, FIVE MILES FROM
IA Opelousas, 100 acres 40 wood and sixty
excellent prairie Large number of pecan trece the
place. Can be purchased cheap. "a
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1870-09-07

ONE MILE WEST OF vERMIL.
"A ionvilla parish Of Lafayette 336 arpents choice
land, onethird under fence and in cultivation; three
double cabins houses 40 by g. another building 20
by l6 the place has q arpens wood attached to it, Ss
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1870-03-15
From So to $40 Per Day

eon be made bg any one aitt kae Ameri;wa Knit
ting Machine. knitting stockings. &c, while ex-
pert operators can ei'en Iikae m,re.kittng fau-
cy work. which always commands ready sale.
A person can readily knit from twel e to fifteen
pairs of stockings per day. the profit on which
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Cincinnati Market.

warren ~.
FLOUR-Very dull aud only a job
bipg retail demand; family 5 00s5 25;
extra at 5Ua4 IS.
WHEAT-Dull; red winter at 06a
1 O8.
CORN-Dull for mixed at 6Sa7ac
but sound firm owing to the light supply
at 72a74c.
OATS-Dull at 4Sa54c.
RYE-At 60a66c aud dull.
BARLEY-Yety dull at 90cal 05, The
latter for choice fall. :.
COTTON-Dull and no demand pri-
ces nominal at 904c for middling.
TOBACCO-No lower.
WHISKY-Dull at 9la92c.
MESS PORK-Opeped dull but there
was better demand to fin contracts at
the close sales we're made in the morn
ing at 25 5Oa25 Is, but since Change
1000 bbls sold at 20 90. "
BULK MEATS Dull and neglected
shoulders heldSst 9tc; sides at ,34a14c
for rib, clear rib aud clear. e
BACON-Nominal at lie for should.
ers and l4;ca!b,--for clear rib and clear
sides.
HAMS-Sugar cured declined to 164a
|17!c.
LARD-Dull; kettle 13a13ac; steam
l2tai2sc.
BUTTER-un Unchanged; supply fresh
at 30s36c.
EGGS-At 22c and firm.
SEEDS-Clover dull at 131a14c. Tim.
othy scarce at 4 70a4 30. Flax dull at
l 90a2 90.
O1l.S-Linseed at 90. Lard dull at
l 25a1 %.
: SUGAR--At 19a22c.
MOLASSES-Unchanged.
GOLD-1ll buying.
EXCHANGE-Steady.
MONEY--Market inactive.
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What those ,oho kno,c the Firm san.

What those ,cho knoU the Firm san.
| The undersigned take pleasure in testifyine
to the honesty and straight forwardness o.
the Messrs. Berkeley & Dutton. The patrons
Of their Distribution can rest ssstired tina,
that the utmost fairness and honesty will be
their greatest aim, so that all will have eansl
chances in the prises offered. They would
further state that the valuation put upon the
property is not fictitious, but real, and is in
every respect as represented.
L. W. CHAMBERLAIN, Probate Judge.
LEWIS ANDERSON, County Treasurer.
J.v. RAMSEY, County Auditor. 8
G4-Ths advertisement Of Berkeley & Dut-
toms "Grand Property Distributions 10 take
place in Marietta, March 81, 1870, will attrac,
attention. The property they offer is of the bes,
in Marietta; aud the complete responsibility
of Messrs. Berkeley Il Dntton, who are among
our most prominent business men, win b.
fully accorded by every person. who knows
lthem.-Aaristtd Register.
DISTRIBUTION OF BERKI.EY s. DUTToN.-I
is proper to remark that we ore personally &C
quainted with the gentlemen who compose tn,
firm, and that their reputation for integrity anG
honor stands deseryedly high. Those who pur
chase tickets may be assured of being honestly
dealt with. Wesay this on our own responsi
bility.-Mnriegtd Times. mchlw5.
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Chicago Market.

.4.-. MarcE ~.
FLOUR-Quiet and easier at 3 Toad
90 for spring extras.
WHEAT-Firmer aud 1a14c higher
sales No. at S3aS6c No. 2 at 774a775c;
closing at 774a77sc; this afternoon the
market was irregular, ,hrmer and active a,
7sa7s3c, cash, and 7eAa7Sac, seller April,
for No. 2.
3 CORN-Easier at 1Oa7Olc for No. 2;
Coo for new, and 54a62c for no grade;
closing at 7O4a7O4c for No. 2; unchanged
this afternoon.
OATS-Dull at 354a37c for regular
and fresh receipts, closing at 3afc for
regular
RYE-Is 10 lower, closing at &c fol
No. 2.
HOGS-Dressed quiet and 25c lower
sales at o O0a10 25, closing at 8 25alO
90; live dull and 15a25c lower; sales a,
s 00a8 % for common, and s 30aS 30
for extra. -
CATTLE-Active and 2Oa25c lower
sales at 4 75a6 62i for fair cows to good
smooth steers and extra prime beeves.
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A HINT TO Book AGENTs.-The Peo-
pies Law Book, by Hon. FRANKLIN
CHAMBERLIS, has already reached a cir
culation Of many thousands Of copies,
and the demand, we are assured, is still
increasing, as the merits Of the work
become known. As it is sold by sub
scription entirely, it offers fine oppor-
tunity for making money to any intelli-
gent man out Of employment. Such
would do well to address the publishers,
E. HANNAroRD 4 Co., at Cincinnati, and
learn the terms. This is q firm that
publish only irst-class books, and equip
their agents in the very best style.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1870-03-15

What IS A BUsHEL.-As it is some
times important to know what is ststu.
tory bushel; and the statutes are not al.
ways easily accessible, the following 3D.
stract of the Act of March 81, 1868, tx
ing the weight of bushel of various
articles in Ohio may be interesting and
valuable to many Of our readers. Whei.
ever the following articles are sold b
weight and no special agreement as q
measure is made the bushel shall consis
Of the following weights: Wheat, g
pounds; rye, 56, corn, shelled, 56, in tn
ear, 20; oats, 80; clover-seed, 62; timo
thy seed, As; ouckwheat, so; beans, 60
peas, 60; homlny, so; Irish potatoes, so
sweet potatoes. D.; dried peaches, 80
flax-seed, Sc.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1870-03-15

TNITRSE INSTRUMENTS HAVING BREN BE-
L fore the public for, the past thirty years
have upon their excellence, alone. attained au
unpurchased pre.sminence that pronounces
them unequAlled.
Their TONE combines great power.richness,
sweetness, and fine singing quality, as well
as great purity of intonstion aud harmoni-
BUSINESS throughout the entire scale.
The TOUCH is plant and elastic, and il
entirely fee from the stiffness found in SO
many pianos, s,which causes the performer to
so easily tire.
In WORKMANSHIP they cannot he ex
celled. Their sctibn is constructed with a
care and attention to every part therein thai
Characterizes the finest mechanism. None
but the best seasoned material is used in
their manufacture, and they win accept tn.
hard usage of the concert room with thai
Of the parlor upon an equality, Unaffected il
their melody: in fact they sre constructed
'Not for Year, but Forever"
All Of KyABs's soUARR Pianos have thei
new imp owed Grand Scale aid the Patsn
Agraffe Tf,ble in upper octaves.
PATENT GRANTED AUGUST II, 1896
which is conceded by all our greatest artist
and critics to be the grandest improvement
used in the construction Of Pianos Etet,
instrument fully warranted for Ave years,
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Noble County News.
From the Republican, March 81


DIED p-On the oath ult., at her resi-
dence near Kennonsburg, Mrs. Nancy
Meehan, of general debility.
Efforts are being made to secure res
ldent Presbyterian minister for Caldwell
Our eastern mails are now always or
time. The carrier has anew wife at this
end of the route.
MARRIED.-February Oath 1870, by r
S. Strahl, at the residence of Mr. Abrau
Jennings. Mr.. Alvah d, Hopper to Miss
Rebecca j. Foreman, both of Noble Co
Ohio.
On Thursday Feb 10th 1870, at the
residence of Mr.. Joseph Windham in
Seneca township, Monroe county Ohio
Mr.. Jno. D. johnson to Miss Sarah
Windhan. all of Monroe Co.
On Tuesday evening, Feb. 10th 1870
at the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Summerfield, Mr.. A. G. Roberts to Miss
D. A. Horton, all Of Summertleld and
vicinity.
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Administrators Sale.

ON SATURDAY, the 9th DAT OF APRIL,
" 1870, at ! O'Clock in the afternoon, on
the premises, will be sold TO- the highest hid
der, the following real estate, as the property
of Thomas B. Morris, deceased, to uit: The
east half of the northwest quarter Of section
six township seven Of range seven, except
two rods square, in the southeast corner Of
said land for the purpose Of retaining the
graveyard, containing eighty acres ihors o,
less, al. in Monroe county, Ohio.
Appraised at $3.50.
TsRMs-0ne-third cash in hand, one third
in one year, and one.third in two years; de-
ferred payments to bear interest xrom day o.
sale, and to be secured by mortgage on the
premises. HENRY MORRIS. Admir-.
mchStd. AMOS Il SrRiccs, Att'ys
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EThe County Commissioners, at
their late session, ordered the following
entered on the Journal
"The Auditor is authorized to Issue q
circular to Justices of the Peace in Mon
roe County, requesting them to require
bail from parties bringing action in
State cases. when not Penitentiary of
fense and in cases, which on conviction
would send the person to the Penitentia-
ry,the Justice is required to send for the
Prosecuting Attorney to assistant coln-
sci in the case"
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County omcers.

Probate Judge, W. T. siscLArR; face in
the Court House.
Auditor, s. GRIMsHAw; Office in the Court
House,
Treasurer. DANIEL NErHARr. Office in the
Court House.
Clerk Of Court, JkRE. WILLIAMS; Office in the
Court House.
Prosecuting Attorney. J. P. srRloes; Office
up stairs in Bloomer House.
Recorder. D. o'cossoR; office in the cour,
House.
Sheriff, f,GsoRcs cALbwrIp;ofioe in the Court
House.
Commissioners BERsHARp, WV.
WORKMAN, CHRISTIAN CEHRs; Office with Aud.
itor.
Surveyor, o. 8. SLoAS; Pos tofice Stafford.
In6rmary Directors. P. scHuMAcHKR, Sn.,
srRpHsx DoUeHhRTY, JEssE JACKSON.
Coroner, joHs MuHLEMAS, ESQ.,; Baresville,
Monroe county, Ohio.
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RINAIDs MILLS, NJ. C. O., March 4

RINARDs Mills, NJ. C. O., March 4.
EDS. SPIRIT:
In flesh and blood first was made
AS other creatures be,
But now the form of flesh and blood
Does not remain in me.
Being taken from my native place
Where was born and bred,
Not for one but MANY thing
A knife cut off my head,
This being done then I did drink !.
Whereby such foes had
Among Kings much disturbance made
| made two lovers glad,
| made two brothers deadly foes,
] made their friendship fail.
/ made the rich ones to weep
The poorest ones to wall.
And this have done and ten times owe
And more may do still,I
Yet this is not Of myself
But of another will.
o. F. FLINT.
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The County Central Committee

The County Central Committee.
The Democratic County Central Com
mittee which meets on the 18th day of
April ought to adopt resolutions some.
thing like the following:
WHEREAS, Our primary elections are
for the purpose of making Democratic
nominations, and should be controlled
exclusively by Democrats and,
WHEREAS, Republicans have been per-
mitted, heretofore, to vote in some
townships; therefore, for the purpose Of
making our county nominations purely
Democratic, be it
Resolved, That IN all primary elections,
men who supported the Democratic
ticket at the preceding general election !;
those who move into the county and will
be legal electors at the next general
election; young men known to be Dem
ocrats, who win be of age in time to
vote at the inext general election, and
Democratic foreigners who may be enti-
tied to naturalization in time to vote at
the next general election, shall be enti-
tied to vote, and that no other person
shall be entitled to vote.
Resolred, That an intentional viola
tion. of the foregoing resolution shall
subject the township in which it is COM
mitted to be thrown out of the count by
the County Convention, when assembled
to count the vote and declare the result.
Resolutions like the oveswould do
away With the system that requires Rad
icals to pledge themselves to support the
nominees, which they very rarely abstain
from violating. Let us have 3emocratic
nominees instead OF those dictated by
from ten to tNenty Radicals lin each
township. ss
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The MARIETrIAN.-.We have received
the first number of this spicy little pa
per. 1t is published at Marietta, Ohio,
by WINCHESTER 4 Co., and contains more
reading matter for the subscription, IS
cents per year, than any paper we have
knowledge of. Success to The MARI
ETHAN.