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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-03-21
Home Correspondence.
The Republican Party and the
COIOred Race.

ED. NEws:-While the Republi-
can party boasts itself upon the ad.
vanced position which it has assum.
ed upon the subject of human rights,
in that it has given freedom and
citizenship to millions of our race
it is pertinent to ask if, as a party,
we do not lie open to the charge Of
selfishness, if not Of injustice, in de.
nying to our colored citizens still
further rights and privileges to
which they are undoubtedly en-.
titled.
To impartial observers it looks as
though we were only using these
new.made citizens as stepping stones
by which 1Oe may rise. We are
very earnest about getting them to
the polls, but let them ask for any
one of their number, however
worthy, any Office, however small,
and forthwith they receive from us
very cold shoulder.
1t IS true that, as class, the col.
Ored men are ignorant, but there are
in every community, ,shrewd, honest
capable colored men, whose judg-
ment cannot be justly deprecated,
and it were well worth the pains
of good citizens to encourage the
masses of that race to elevate them
selves by rewardiug these who have
risen. 1t is useless to open our
schools to the cOlOred, if to the edu-
Gated colored man no better field is
open than the profession of sawin ,
wood or mauling rails; the darkey
girl had better learn to be good
cook or washer and leave books
alone, il, otherwise, after years OF
study, nothing remains for her at
last but to cook or wash.
Take away the incentive to exer-
ton from anyone, and exertion is a
dreary task; few of US will work
merely for works sake. We speak
sneeringly of the whole colored race
and the term "nigger" is synony-
nous in our minds with ignorance,
if not depravity; but let colored
man or woman fit himself or her
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The AIdine,

The publishers of this beautiful Illus
trated monthly offer great inducements
to persons disposed to act as Agents. In
every community where there is love
of the fine arts, and a cultivated taste,
the Aldine ought to find generous sup.
port. Each number contains several full
page wood engravings, superior to any
before executed in this country, and
which are alone worth the subscription
price. The literary contents are worthy
of the illustrations, and are under the
editorial supervision of Mr.. R. 81. Stod-
dard, the poet. Terms SIS a year. Spec.
linen copies of the Aldine may be seen
at this Office, and persons desiring to
act as Agents can learn the terms by
addressing James Sutton Il Co., pub
fishers, % Liberty street, New York. -
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self for teaching, and make appIica-
tion for the "darkey school," and,
ten chances TO one, some white
pedagogue has the precedence. Is
this fair i?
l am by no means advocating the
undue and promiscuous projection
of the race into Office, regardless of
their fitness or unfitness therefor;
but there are among us men with
dark skins who would make as good
Constables, School Directors, Justices
of the Peace and even higher
officers, as would their fairer breth-
ren, and ! claim that it is but right
to give them such positions, not on
ly in justice to them but as an in
centive to others to strive for a high
er grade of intelligence for them
selves and their class.-Unless this
chance is offered them the nation
will soon have a lower stratum of
restless, seething ignorance aud dis
content, from which poverty will
recruit for our poor-houses, and
crime for our prisons.
A thousand years ago our fore
fathers were bowling down to stone
gods and Offering human sacrifices.
Three or four generations since the
negrO's ancestors were worshiping
fetishes and eating their captives.
We have the start of them in civili-
zation, that is all. The difference is
only one of years. They are catch
ing up at most rapid rate; where
we crawled out, feeling our way
into the light, they, with all the
modern appliances, are rushing for
ward at lightning speed. 1t is the
part of wisdom to recognize facts,
of prejudice to ignore their ex;s-
tence. Whether we like it or not,
we must provide for the advance
ment of this lately enfranchised
race, and it belongs to the "Party of
Progress" to recognize this element,
which is to be no mean one in our
Country's future history. F.
Hillsboro, March 19, 1872.
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Sugnr Tree Ridge School.

Mr.. EDToR:-Friday, 10th inst, We
dropped in upon our old friend, T. A
McConnaughy, aud witnessed in part
the examination of his school. We
found the room filled with scholars and
visitors, including most of the scholars
parents. The room was tastefully dec.
GRATED, and we particularly noticed
some half a dozen fine large colored
Maps, executed by Mr.. McC. The ex-
animation showed proficiency seldom
attained in our Common Schools and
was alike creditable teacher and schol-
ars. The classes in Higher Arithmetic
and Cornell's Geography are especially
worthy Of commendation.
The good friends had brought their
baskets well filled, and at the proper
time spread an elegant dinner, to
which full justice was done.
Rev. J. W. elise had promised to be
present, and deliver an address, but
he failed to put in an appearance. This
was regretted by all present.
The valedictory, written by the Misses
Musgrove and Igo, was we'll read by
Miss Alice Musgrove.
A high compliment land no doubt
we'll deserved) was paid the the teacher
for his efficiency and gentlemanly bear
ing.
The exercises closed with reading OF
certi ficate of standing of scholars, and
doxology.
The humber of scholars enrolled was
Al;
Average enrolment for two terms, 3S;
Average daily attendance, %.
Respectfully yours, N. T. A.
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From BufOrd.

Ne,0 Church Projected-A Probable Fail
tTe-BuSiness and Personal ItemS-
Miss Nelson's Letters, dc. dc.
BUFoRD, March IA, 1872.
EDITOR NEWS AS we are not blessed
with the advantages of railroads or
turnpikes, and the mud roads (our only
communication with the outside world)
are almost impossible, it behooves us
to keep up an epistolary communication
with the friendly columns of the News,
for fear the busy world might entirely
ignore the existence of Buford. Our
prominent position on the map of the
world would certainly be overlooked,
but that politicians End us once in
while, especially when they are candi-
dates for Office.
We have been f1attered with the hope
for some weeks that our status would be
improved by the building of a new
! Church for the Christian denomination.
Subscription papers were freely circu-
lated, and the amount of some $4,000
subscribed for it. The Building Com
mittee had meeting yesterday to re-
ceive proposals, but none were offered
that would justify the Committee in sc-
cepting them, and since the subscriptions
could not be increased to the necessary
amount, the whole scheme, we under
stand, has dissolved into thin air. Yer
lily, it is hard to worship God and Mann
mon.
Judge Duvall is still confined to his
bed of sickness. He bears his affiiction
with the resignation of the true Chris
tian, and rests in the hope of future
and eternal happiness.
The drug store here has changed
hands, having been sold by w. R. Hall
to Geo. Maddox.
Our shoemaker, Mr.. Grisier, has NOV
ed away, and left US to the care of our
own soles. Good chance for q shoe shop.
Mr.. Joseph Cumberland has opened
new blacksmith shop. --
A. T. Moon & Co. have added to their
general assortment of goods, some of
Estey & Co.'s Cottage Organs.
By the way, notice in your columns
the law card of our young friend, H. w.
Higgins, formerly of this vicinity. He
has the best wishes of his many friends
here. May he have the success he de-
serves in the wider field of practice he
has chosen.
Your subscribers here read with much
interest the letters of Miss Nelson, your
correspondent in Northern India. AL
though Miss Nelson is a stranger to US,
we would like to express our apprecia-
ton of her, and the true Christian spirit
that led her to leave home, friends and
country, to do battle in a strange and
heather land, with the great enemies OF
Christianity, ignorance, superstition and
idolatry. Hers is an example of hero
ism and self-sacrifce most worthy of inn
itation. BAS.
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Teachers Certificates Granted

On March 10th, thirty-one Teachers
were examined, twenty-five of whom
received certificates, as follows:
For Two Years--Lydia Mcpherson.
For One Year-Joseph W. Newton
Timothy S. Beam, John Van Wrinkle,
Sampson Renoe, James L. Singleton,
Lizzie DePoy, Matte Gilbert and Addit
Moon.
For Nine Months-Albert Colburn,
Thos. A. McConnaughey, Sallie Gran
ger, Maggie E. Walker, Alice Musgrove
and Emma Brouse.
For, Six Months-John Doak, Robt
Daselay, Geo. Roush, Joseph A. Shan.
non, Anna Jewell, Olive link and
Elizabeth Frazier.
DAVID COPELAND, Clerk.
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The Company to be Organized April
25th.

We have, detained our paper {
few hours, in order to give ouI
readers the result of the Railroad
Meeting held to day, "Wednesday,
to raise the balance of the stock re-
quired for the Southern Ohio r. R
q The meeting was large and enthu
siastic, aud was presided over by
Hon. s. e. Hibben, with two Vice
Presidents and two Secretaries, one
each from Clinton and Highland.
Col. Trimble opened the meeting
by stating that only $4,000 was
now needed from Highland to COM
plete the full amount of stock re-
quired, and insure the success of the
enterprise.
Col. Doan, of Wilmington, followed,
in an admirable speech, exhorting all
present to do their duty, and was fol-
lowed by Gen. Mcdowell, in brief and
stirring appeal.
The meeting then resolved itself into
a general class meeting" led by
Col. Doan, assisted by DR.. D. Noble, and
the work of raising stock commenced in
earnest,and proceeded amid the utmost
excitement until the whole amount was
raised.
The S. o. R. R. is therefore at last a
"fixed fact" and we heartily congratu-
late the people of Highland and the
whole line, on the perseverance and en-
ergy with which they have laoored to
secure this grand result.
We have no time TO give further par
ticulars in this issue, as our paper must
go to press this evening.
The notice to stockholders for the
election of officers will be found in an
other column.
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Republican County Convention
THE CAMPAIGN OPENED
Large Attendance and HarmO.
niOus Action.
A New Central Committee Chosen

The Republican County Conven-
tion last Saturday was largely at
tended, nearly every township be.
ing fully represented by the lead.
ling and active men of the party. A
disposition to ignore all personal
differences, to promote harmony,
and secure united and efficient ac-
ton in the coming campaign, seemed
to animate the great majority of the
Convention, and gave tone to all its
proceedings. We regard this as an
encouraging sign of our success in
the county next fall, and hope the
campaign SO well opened, may be
prosecuted in the same spirit OF
union and harmony until its close.
For delegates to the State Con-
vention, excellent men were chosen,
and there was no lack of material
to select from, as has sometimes
been the case. More were eager
and willing to go than were needed,
although going at their own ex-
pense. Another good sign.
A new Central Committee was
chosen-also composed of frst-rate,
active Republicans, who will no
doubt faithfully discharge their duty
in organizing and directing the
movements of the party, SO as to in.
sure success. The Committee will
meet to elect officers and arrange
plans for the campaign, on Tuesday,
April 9th, at the Court House, when
we hope every member will be pres
ent-especiaIly those of the country
townships.
We hear an almost unanimous ex-
preston in favor of Col. William H.
Glenn for Chairman of the Commit
tee, and DIR. H. S. Fullerton for
Secretary, and no better selections
could be made.
During the absence of the Com
mittee appointed to select and re-
port a new Central Committee, Jas.
HI. Thompson, Esq, addressed the
Convention, urging the Importance
of adhering to the great principles
of the Republican party, and re-
electing General Grant to the Pres
idency. The hearty applause with
which this suggestion was received,
proved that the Republicans of
are a unit for General
Grants denomination.
The wide-awake, united and de-
termined spirit of the Convention
was manifest in all its proceedings,
and it only needs that this spirit
shall continue to prevail, to secure a
Republican triumph in the ap~
preaching campaign, which will
leave no doubt of the fidelity of
''Old Highland" to the great meas
ures and principles of theRepublican
party. Let every true Republican
resolve to do his part towards secur-
ing this glorious result.
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Protrdcted Meetings - Matrim onial
Closing of School in S,I6-DiS
trict No. 1-IsGchers' Wages
Death of Mr. Simon Hussey, &c.
DC.
EDITOR NEws:-The protracted
meeting held at the Friends Church
near Samantha, noticed last week
by "W.," closed on Wednesday
evening, March 13. There were no
names added to the church during
the meeting, but an unusual inter-
est was manifested, and it is thought
that much good may yet result.
The Melhodists are also holding a
protracted meeting at New Lexing-
ton, Fairfield Township, but they
are rather cool yet, and there were
no accessions at last accounts.
If Judge Meek is still selling his
fine "marriage certificates" he is
certainly doing thriving business
if the number of weddings is any
sign. By the way, how is it that
the Judge has made no arrange
ment for furnishing frames? Sure
ly the nice certificate will need
framing.
1 had the pleasure of attending
the closing exercises of the School
taught by A. J. Hixson, in Sub
district No. 1, Penn Township.
The teacher is a Christian and a
scholar, and his school certainly re-
fleets credit upon him as teacher.
The classes all stood a good examin-
alton, but I was especially interested
in what he termed the "Oral Gram
mar Class" This class was COM
posed of children from eight to ten
years of age, who had never studied
a book on grammar. Their eXer.
cises in the analysis of sentences
were truly wonderful.
The patrons of the school brought
with them their well-filled baskets,
80 that no one could have suffered
for the want of bodily nourishment,
though there were many strangers
present.
Afternoon, the History class re-
cited by topic, from memory, and
evinced quite knowledge of history
though some of the members were
quite young. We then had paper
read by Mr.. Servetus Clancy, after
which there were several declama-
tions, and three or four songs by the
children, who sang very well.
The winter schools have generally
closed, and the teachers for the sum-
mer term have been employed. 1
have not heard of any one being o f.
cred so much as thirty-five dollars
per month for teaching a country
school for the coming term, and some
run considerably below this.
Farmers are waiting patiently for
a "thaw," so that they may have a
"run" of sugar-water. The soil has
been frozen so long that there is but
little sap in the trees.
Death has been with US again..
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Township meeting organized by
calling e. S. Bell 10 the Chair and
appointing W. H. Glenn and W. R.
Smith Secretaries.
The following ticket was then put
in nomination:
Trustees-R. A. Lynn. Benjamin
Conard, D. G. Patton.
Treasurer-Burch Foraker.
Clerk-Wm. Il. Greuber.
Assessor. B. Black.
Constables-R. r. Allen, Samuel
Lyle, jr.
Supervisor of Road Improvements
&C. Arthur. %=-- @-s~iS 'is@a
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Beauly's Best Auxiliary,

Ask the belle of the season what ap-
pointment of her toilet-table holds the
highest place in her esteem, and she
will reply, without a moments refec-
tion, HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM. Moth
ing, she is thoroughly aware, contributes
so powerfully to enhance her charms
and render her irresistible rs that most
delightful and healthy auxiliary of
Beauty. By using it ladies are enabled,
long after they have passed the merid-
ian of life, to preserve the youthful
bloom and purity of their compilations,
and where Nature has denied that su-
perlative attraction, the Balm fully
compensates for her deficiencies.
mar2IwI
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calling away Mr.. Simon Hussey,
son of Wm. Hussey, who resides in
this township near New Vienna.
The deceased had been afflicted with
a cancer in the face, and it had eaten
away nearly all the flesh from one
side of his face before causing his
death. All nourishment had to be
taken through an artificial passage in
the cheek. He died on Thursday
last, the funeral taking place on the
following day. Yours,
SCRIPTOR.
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J.H. DAVIS & SON will sell at Public
Vendue, at their farm, mile south o
Rainsboro, on SATURDAY NEXT, 2Sd
inst, lS head young Cattle, Mileh
Cows, Calves, 10 head Sheep, Colts
l fine Mare, and 20 Brood Sows.
Terms-Nine months credit, with ap
proved security.
Sale commences at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-03-21
window Glass and Pnttx.

Builders, Dealers, and everybody IL
need of Glass, will do well to read oul
advertisement and examine our stock
Having on hands a large supply Of
Glass that was bought before the last
four rises, we can offer reasonable
prices to all.
A full supply of Paints, Oils, Var.
nishes, Brushes, &C., always on hand,
and prices to suit.
Please give us call at the Blue Front
sEYBERT q IsAMENN, (successors to
II. s. Fullerton,) East Main st. Hills
boro, Ohio. mar2Iw2
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Don't forget the Entertainment
tonight, (Tnursday,) at the Town
Hall. Mrs. Washington and the
Ladies of her "Court" will hold a
public Reception, and will be glad
to see all their friends.
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Fresh Dry Goods.

LYTLE & SON have just received
fresh supplies of Fall and Winter Dry
Goods, embracing all the latest styles o.
Ladies' Dress Goods, Goods for Mems
and Boys Wear, meetings, Tickings
Boots and Shoes, hats and Caps, &c.
&C., all of which they are selling a
as low prices as before the war.
Call and see. sep7tf
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4 correspondent of the Cincinna-
ii Enquirer, writing from Lancas-
ter, says that it is understood that
the Scioto Valley Road is backed
by the B. & o. R. R. Co., and that
Just as soon as the Scioto Valley
Road is finished to Portsmouth they
will bridge the Ohio River at that
point, and continue the road down
to MaysvilIe, on the Kentucky side
of the river.
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Cambridge is disgraced with a
female liquor seller, WHO has recent
ly been asked to pay two fines of
$25 each and costs for unlawful sales.
People who attempt to get their
living in this unpopular way, have
hard road to travel-and it is grow
inc harder.
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The Fayette County Herald says
the wool crop of that county, the
coming season, will probably be
much larger than usual. A great
many sheep are being brought into
the county in anticipation of a big
price for wool.
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Change in the Gazette Office.

Change in the Gazette Office.
Messrs. Marshall and Fesgles have
sold the Gazette Office to Mr.. ]. c,
Springer, who takes charge of the paper
this week. Mr.. S. is practical printer,
and has had some experience as a news
paper editor, though not connected with
the press for many years past. We bid
him welcome back to the fraternity,
and trust that our personal relations
may be pleasant, however much we
may differ politically. 80, --..r-.t
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Hon. P. n. .Wickerham came home
last Friday, and returned to his post
on Tuesday. The laborS of legisla'
ton seem to agree with him, as he
is looking very well.
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Reception and Concert.

The pupils of the Highland Institute
will give an Entertainment in the Town
Hall, on THURSDAY NIGHT, March 2lst
consisting of Reception and Concert,
by the Ladies of the Republican Court,
during Washington's Administration.
Music and Costumes of the Eighteenth
Century.
Tickets 25 cents. Children under II
Is cents. Reserved seats so cents. Fol
sale at Browns Drug Store.
Doors open at $50 P. M. feb29w3
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On Monday of last week, John
Montgomery, of Licking county,
sold to R. r. Seymour, of Balm
bridge, Ross county, a half interest
in bull, Third Duke of Oneida, for
the sum of $2500.
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RUNAwAYs.-There is entirely too
much carelessness in the insufficient
hitching of teams. A two horse
team attached to q wagon, took
fright and ran off on Monday morn.
ing, from near the Kramer House,
and were not stopped until they had
run nearly four squares. They ran
on the sidewalk at Eglin's saloon,
and kept on it for a distance of a
square and a half, tearing away
gates, steps, and everything before
them. Fortunately it was at an
early hour, and scarcely any one
on the streets, or probably some one
would have been hurt. Another
two horse team ran off this morning
"wednesday and ran several
squares through the centre of town.
Be sure your teams are fastened Sc
cureIy before you leave them.
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ENLARGEMENT
AND CHANGE OF FORM.

On the first Of January the paper WAS enlarged
and will hereafter be folded in twehty-four large
quarto pages, pasted at the back and trimmed at
the eges,-a decided advantage 10 convenience for
reading, possessed by no other religious weekly
published.
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STRAUSS & BRO,
HAVE REDUCED the PRICE

On remaining stock of HEAVY WINTER
CLOTHING, for two reasons:
1st. The Season for this class of goods
is nearly over.
I'd. We expect to moveinto Our New
Building soon, and want to close out
our old Stock, SO that we can open ou'
with an Eatire NeU Stock.
Ifyou want bargain, call within the
next forty DAYS.
Up. STRAUSS & BRO.
Main Street, one door West Of our New
Building. febltfs
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The Union schools.

The winter term of the Union School,
closes on Friday. March 22d. Thesum
mer term will commence on Monday
April lst, and close on Friday, June 2s
1872. Vas fA
Parents are requested to send their
children on the first day of the term
A limited number of nonresident pu.
pills will be received on payment of tut
tion in advance, to the Treasurer of the
Board. II. s. DOGGETT. Sunr.
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