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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25
The Society of Friends.

We have always desired an au'
thentic statement of the present
numerical condition of the Society
of Friends, Orthodox, Hicksite
Wilburite, Progressive, etc. VIM
Wood, in the Friends Review, gives
some figures which are interesting
80 far as they go. The present to-
tai membership of the Orthodox
Meetings, is 81 ,405, being a gain OF
755 in twenty years. During these
years the membership of the Meet
lings east of the Alleghenies has de-
creased 1922, while those meetings
at the West have increased SAT-, so
that actually there has been no
general increase worth considering.
The New England Yearly Meeting
has, after an existence of over two
hundred years, only 44O3 members;
the New York, established in 1865,
has 1858: tho Philadelphia, estab-
lished in 1851, has $500; the Balti-
more, 900; the North Carolina,
1000. The Western meetings are
much larger. Ohio Meeting was
only established in 1872, and has .
membership of 1855; Indiana Meet
ing, established 1921, has II, 200; the
Western, Q857) has 9449; ; Iowa.
(1863) has 8599. The increase at
the West of the Society of Friends
must be attributed mainly, we sup
pose, to emigration, as the Eastern
loss and Western accessions just
about balance each other. We do
not know upon what data these sta.
tistics have been arranged. A good
many people with no particular love
of Quaker peculiarities, remain in
the Meeting because they were born
in it; and they do not feel sufficient
interest in religious differences to
abandon their old associations. At
the same time, they are pretty sure
of not being "disowned." The gen.
eral discipline has been greatly re-
laxed, especially as regards costume,
language and education. The lead
ing doctrine of the sect is no longer
distinctive, but, divested Of its re-
ligious form, has been admitted to a
place in modern systems of inteliec-
tual and moral philosophy. A con-
slant tendency to secession has
weakened the tie of membership
it is no longer serious matter for
Quaker to be "disowned." The in
clination to Journalism, which is a
marked peculiarity of Quakerism,
has borne its legitimate fruits, and
we find a religious society which
was organized as protest against
the letter, among the least flexible Of
literaists. Still, we would not have
the reader suppose that we say
these things without reverent rec
ollection of the noble services of
primitive Quakerism in an age of
ecclesiastical formality.-[NewYo York
Tribune.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25

Here is the last of shoemaker,
beyond which let no cobbler go: A
lady complaining that the soles of
her shoes were too thick, the artful
manufacturer said to her, "Is that
your only objection to them, mad
amer" ait is," replied the lady
"Well then, madame, if you will
take them think l can assure you,
you will find that objection will
gradually wear away"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25
About those BOunties.
To the Editor Of the Oh 10 State Journal
COTITNTpTTS ADriI10 10Y,

To the Editor Of the Oh 10 State Journal.
COLUMBUS, April II, 1872.
This Office is in receipt of great
many communications from soldiers
who enlisted in the first three
months service making inquiries as
to bountieS which they suppose to
be due them under the recent act of
Congress.
Will you please state for their in
formation, that the act referred to
includes in its provisions only men
who enlisted prior to July %, 1861,
for a term of three years, under the
Presidents Proclamation of May 4,
1861; and who by reason of being
discharged in less than two years,
for causes other than wounds, re-
ceived no bounty. 1t in no way
affects the three months men.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
w. A. KNAPP,
Adjutant General,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25

A bore meeting Douglas Jerrold,
said: "Well, what's going on to-
day ?" 81 am" exclaimed Jerrold,
darting past the inquirer.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25
"DELHI, February 9, 1872

"DELHI, February 9, 1872.
"Dear Miss Nelson-I have received
the little book you have been so kind to
send me, with many thanks. 1 have
read two or three chapters, each of them
being quite sufficient at once. The book
contains some very high spiritual truths,
which 1 cannot fully grasp yet, but
which 1 hope to do with the further pro-
gress of my soul towards God and per-
fection. 1t is impossible for me to ex-
press in words how thankful I am to
you for the interest you take in my
spiritual welfare. 1 beg you to take
them, not as the formal thanks which
are SO often given, without true feeling,
but as the very outpourings of my soul
as proceeding from the depths of my
heart. I look upon you as my friend
and benefactor. know not how 1 shall
make up the debt and obligation under
which you have laid me.
al remain as one much obliged to you,
"NIsH KANTA CHALLERzIA."
So you see how he seems to appreciate
the little have done for him. 1 trust
he may be called into the fold of Christ,
and be made of great use in the cause of
Christ in this land. l send this to show
you what an English education is doing
for these people. J. A. N.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25

Sambo, in speaking of the happi-
ness of married people, said: "Dat
'ar 'pends altogether how dey en-
joys themselves"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25

During Nilsson's tour in this country,
there have been several occasions when
Miss Cary has offended the mighty queen
of song by gaining applause which fully
equaled, at least, her own. The latest
record of this sort of incident is made in
Boston, where, in the closing scene OF
"Trovatore," Miss Cary's aria was tre-
mendously applauded, and Nilsson rush.
ed in to continue the play without per-
mitting the consummation cf the encore,
and was vigorously hissed. AS she was
not fIattered at the Kisses, she bit her lip
and rushed to the footlights as if 10
speak, but the tumult was too great, and
she returned to her muttons, continued
the scene of the play in spite of the up
roar, and disgusted her audience by this
outbreak of jealousy and anger.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25
Problem.

sold hog to D supposed 10 weigh $50 lbs.
The only steel-yard accessible drew but so lbs.
The hog weighed alive, correctly that steel
yard How WAS it dose? An answer is requested.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25
For the News
A POOR LITTLE STRAY.

I.
Out into the world,
SO busy and bright,
came as & wanderor,
So weak aud so light,
That not even a sunbeam
Fell over the way,
For / was soon marked
As poor little stray.
II.
With no one to guide me,
By 10 one caressed,
No one to say, "BaLy,
love you the best
TO me-. all IL dark
As the shadows that lay
Round the miserable life
OF a poor little stray,
III.
Oh, why was born
To be cast in the street,
With no mothers soft kiss
To be pressed on nIg cheek?
No heart TO be lifted,
Novoice heard to pray
For blessings TO fall
On me?-poor Iiitls strayl
".
Oh, what have done
Thus to suffer? Is all
The sin of the parents
On the children to fall?
Then gladly III follow
Where Death points the way,
If the ''pearly gates" open
For poor little stray
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25
Youths Department.

eEOriginal Enigmas, Charades, Problems, etc
are respectfully solicited. The acsSers must al
ways accompany them, together with the real nam
of the writer.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25

of house. The lights were nothing
more than a small eGrthen saucer, filled
with oil, and a little wick laid in this.
This is the light always used by the ma
tives. These were set as close as possi-
BILE together along the edge of the roof.
The fireworks were the finest ever
saw. They had the greatest variety
ever saw. A native band sat on house
top opposite us and played finely.
The houses of the wealthy natives are
built around square. We enter a
door, which opens into a small room,
called the outer court. Then we pass
into the large open square in the centre.
This has no covering usually, but on
this occasion a canvas was spread over
head. The ground was covered with
white cotton cloth, and the two magniti-
cent tables were set here. Old Mrs. Gen.
Dick, of whom I spoke before, spent
three days arranging this for the old
man. He walked about among US in
his bare feet and a turban on his head.
After supper the health of the BRIDE
groom was proposed, and he was called
for. He was led up between the tables
and we saw him for the first time-a
dirty little fellow, about thirteen years
old! The marriage has not yet taken
place. All this is in anticipation.
l never sat down to a more elegant ta-
BILE. 1t was all prepared by the English
confectioner. OF course none of the ma
tives will eat of it, so hrs. Dick has in
vited us all to her house tomorrow to a
picnic, to eat up the scraps.
1 expect your good, pious people at
homo think I am rather diSsipGting
kind of a Missionary, as every letter
gives an account of picnic or party. I
cannot say that enjoy society very
much. I am much happier at my work,
and have so much to encourage me in
it that cannot be society woman. 1
find Mr.. Herron's house dear little
home. go there with the same free
dom almost would to yours.
have already won the confidence Of
the natives, and they are so ready to lis
ten to me. spoke of Calcutta "Baboo"
in a former letter, who had come to me
many times to ask questions. He really
seems to be seeking truth and light. He
has gone to Delhi for time. sent him
a little book, "The Faithful Promiser."
Yesterday 1 received most excellent
letter from him, of which send you an
exact copy.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25

Theirs is a matutinal old boy. He
rises at 8 A. NJ. and takes soup
works until s, takes a snooze, and
at 81 breakfasts. At 10 he receives
and at L he dimes, at dozes again
in the evening executes a Commu'
mist or two, and retires at midnight
Such life seems compatible with g
salary of 125, 900 francs and 10000
francs for household expenses and
rent thrown in.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25
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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25

Peshtigo is rising from her ashes, and
bravely struggling to regain her feet.
Since the fire swept her down, she has
erected seventy buildings and started
out with a new lease of life. But the
woods and waters still retain the effects
of that disastrous flame, the timber dy-
ing where it was not burned, and the
water, teaching through the abundant
ashes on the ground, tasting SO strongly
of ley that it is useless for household
purposes. This effect upon the water is
so marked that the lumbermen, where
the river is 100 feet in width, are obliged
to melt snow to odrink.-[D [DetroitTribune.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25

Answer to Enigma in the News of April Ii
d" Condemn tho fault, but not the artor Of It."
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25


The Assembly of New York on
Tuesday passed a bill to give the
majority of electors power to decide
whether liquor shall be sold in any
city or town in that State, by vote
of 67 to Al. An effort was made tc
except lager beer and ale, but both
were lost. The vote was not a par
ty one; every Democrat and II Re-
publicans voted against it.
Rev. Stuart Robinson, of KY, has
commenced suit against the Saint
Louis Democrat for libel, in connect
ing his name with report that he
had been concerned during the wal
with the distribution in the North
of clothing infested with contagion
and lays damages at fifty thousand
dollars.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25

The Washington Republican as
scrts that "the late Edwin NJ. Stan.
ton was so provoked at the course
of Greeley and of the Tribune at one
time during the war, that he resolv'
ed to issue an order suspending its
publication and taking possession
of the office. Mr.. Stanton actually
made out the order and took it to
Mr.. Lincoln to sign, but Mr.. Lincoln
was in ono of his amiable and for
giving moods, and handed it back
to Mr.. Stanton, saying he would give
Greeley another chance"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-04-25

A HUGE TIME-PIEcE.-The large
clock in the English Parliament
House is the largest one in the
world. The four dials of this clock
are each twenty-five feet in dame
ter. Every half minute the points of
the minute hand move nearly seven
inches. The clock will go eight and
half days, but it only strikes sew
en- and half, thus indicating any
neglect in winding it up. The mere
winding up of the striking mechan-
ism takes two hours. The pendu-
lum is fifteen feet long; the wheels
are of cast, iron the hour bell is
eight feet high and nine feet in di-
ameter, weighing nearly fifteen tons,
and the hammer alone weighs more
than four hundred pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-29

RELIGIOUS SERVICES ON SUEDAY.-All the
churches in the city were open Sunday, and all
of them were attended by their usual congrega-
tons in point Of numbers Rev O. NJ. Green
preached in the 1st Presbyterian Church, Rev.
Henry Bruner in the NJ. P. Church. and Rev.
l. W. Jones in the Baptist Church With these
exceptions the pulpits W: re filed with the resi-
dent clergy. In the afternoon there was o most
interesting Sunday School mass meeting in the
Baptist Church, at which addresses were deliver
ed by Rev Mr. Jones, Dr. Bullock, and Y.
Howe Peyton esq, Rev. Mr.. Ryland acting as
chairman of the meeting. The church was filed
to its utmost capacity, the greater portion of the
congregation being composed Of children. The
following is the report of the work of the 7 onng
Mems Christian Association: 1.-THE Mission Sab
bath School was opened at 3 o clock; the number
of scholars doubled in attendance, but there was
an insufficient corps OF teachers. Thu committee
however the services were full of interest, and
the conduct and attention of the scholars gave
promise of good fruits from this activity. The
session was closed with an address by Mr.. Evans.
The services at the Aims House were largely at
tended with a full number Of the committee ut
work. The results OF this meeting continue
to gladden. the hearts Of those engaged and
cause them to determine full and further
prosecution of this work. No report from the
Jail. The Sunday prayer meeting in the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South was more fully at
tended than anticipated; the exercises were OF
the usual interest; the speakers again earnestly
appealed to the young and unconverted present
to dedicate themselves to the service Of the Mas
ter; full number of the members were in their
places, and their hearts greatly encouraged in
seeing the interest manifested IN this meeting by
the youth of both sexes" This meeting will be
held next Sunday in the Methodist Protestant
Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-29
If
CPRING TRADE.
NEW MUSICAL GOODS.

Just received Il new assortment of fine double
and single reed GERMAN ACCORDEONS-
the same that have given go much satisfaction.
More of those CHEAP VIOLINS, from 81. SO
to $500, of good tone; Guitars. Violin Bows,
Harmonicos, Jews Harps, fine Banjoes of my
own make, and everything usually found in a
regular Music store.
/ desire to call attention to my large asso1t-
ment of Violin and Guitar Strings, OF my own
importaton better in quality and cheaper than
any offered heretofore, comprising genuine ltal-
ian, French and German Strings ut wholesale
and retail.
Always on hand fine new and secondhand
PIANOS for sale or rent.
Smiths superior Parlor and Church Organs.
am agent for VIM. Knabe s. Co.'S. Splendid
Pianos, Offering them for sale at factory prices,
and or accommodating terms usual in other
cities.
SHEET MUSIC, new and popular, q select
stock always on hand. will supp y any Music
published upon being furnished with the correct
name OF the piece and composer thereof. The
usual discount to teachers and schools.
Music and Strings sent to order by mail. All
kinds of Musical instruments repaired, tuned,
packed, &C.;
Terms always cash, with the exception of those
mutually agreed upon for Pianos and Organs.
ap4-tf V. BECKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-29
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatches to the Alexandria Gazette.
The Horse Disease.

ALBANY, Oct. 29.-The horse disease Is
still on the increase here.
NEW YORK, Oct. 29-The epihippic may no"
be said to be at its worst here /; but, notwth-
standing the wide spread suffering, and the
numerous fatal cases yesterday, the disease Is
thought by many experienced horsemcn to be
on the Decline
To-day is cool and pleasant and hundreds
of partially affected horses will, consequently.
be used The number Of dead horses reported
yesterday, is very arge,--reachlng probably
over $50. Reports OF more deaths are hourly
coming iu. Several Of the leading physicians
of the Board of Health say the disease will pro-
badly soon attack mau. A few men In Brook
lyn who have worked about sick horses are
said to have the malady.
There is strong public feeling against the
continuous working of sick horses by many
railroads. Nothing, however, has been done
to prevent this inhumanity; though arrests are
made of petty carmen, and yesterday a poor
man was consigned to the tombs for using his
animals. Two instances occurred yesterday OF
horses falling dead in harness on street rail-
roads from overwork.
The carrying trade continues to suffer, and
along the docks piles of freight cargocs still re-
maiu unrenovcd. Some branches of business
arc at stand still Merchants who arc under
contract to ship -four and other articles, find
they have to pay enormous prices for carriage.
Broadway is thoroughly packed with pc
destrians throughout the day. Some of the
railroad lines have been compelled to stop to-
day. and others continue to reduce the number
of their trips. :.
Large dealers are announcing their Inability
to deliver articles at the home, of purchasers
The ferries are missing their usual re,
ceipts from vehicles; and many Of the principal
marts Of trade have gloomy appearance. The
streets present spectacle Of wretchcd looking
lettering horses, dragging trcby ovcrladen
cars and vehicles.
HALIFAX, n S., Oct 29.-The horse d.
seaSe is reported here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-29
The Markets.

New York, Oct. 29.--Stocks strong. Gold
steady at l2ss Money firm at 7. Va SKIES 50;
new So Flour dull and declining Wheat quiet
and heavy. Corn dull and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 29.-Va. sixcs, consolida-
ted, 81; do. new, As; West Vas, Is bid to.
day. Cotton strong; low middlings, 10. Flour
quiet Howard street superine, 5.5oaSG.5O; do.
extra, 7.OOa$S 90; do family, S.50aS 30;
City Mills superGne, 5.50aS65O; do. extra,
S.0Oa$900; do. family, S.25aS9.50; Western
superfne, 550a$6.50; do. extra, 7.0Oa$S: 90;
d. family S.25aS9 80. Wheat dull white
choice, 2O5a2l0; fair to prime do, lS0a2OOD;
choice amber, 2ooa2o5E; good to prime red,
Western, I7OalSO; amber Western, lS5al9O.
Corn strong; white Southern; -; yellow
Southern, 60; mixed Western. GO; Oats dull;
Southern 43a45 Western mixed, 40a43; do.
white, Al Rye quiet, at so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-29
From New York.

New York, Oct 29.-The case made out
by the prosecution is regarded as very weak by
Mayor Halls counsel The prosecution do not
aver that Hall had any share or participation
in the ring plumber. 1t is understood that Mr..
O'Conor declined to be the counsel for the
prosecution owing to the belief that the Mayor
is not guilty under the indictments. A speedy
conclusion Is looked for.
4 Washington special says the Treasury Dc.
partment is going to bcGi suit against General
Dauicl Buttcrfcld for deficiency Of 81, 800 in
his cash account while in charge Of the sub
Treasury.
Election day here will be generally observed
as holiday and no fears of trouble are appre-
hcnded by the police.
Minister Washburne states that the postal
treaty with France will be definitely arranged
before long on the basis suggested BY the
American government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-29

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 2S.-The Mining
Journal publishes late advices from the Wheel
CT expedition. It's rendezvous last week was at
Fouqucville, Utah, at which point the party
would divide; Lieut.. Wheeler, with a suitable
escort would 90 to the Colorado River and
Northern Arizona, aud the other parties would
southeastern Nevada, and the road towards
Salt Lake. The members of the expedition
were in good health.
Professor Hayden is expected here to NOR
row from the Yellowstone country.
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Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, ! a. 4

WASHINGTON, Oct. %, II a. N.
IiuJaJihtics barometer will continue
high over the lower Lakes, New Eng land and
the Middle States, with clear weather and
northeasterly winds. In the South Atlantic
and Eastern Gulf States, partly cloudy wealth
or high barometcrs and northeastern y winds
On the Western Gulf and thence to the lower
Ohio valley, Missouri and Kansas, southeast
cry winds, threatening weather and light rain.
In the Northwest and the upper Mississippi
valley, falling barometers, threatening, and
warmer weather and light rain, with brisk to
high southcasterly winds, extending to Michl-
gan and Indiana to night; aud high northeast
erly winds, threatening weather, and rain on
Lake Superior. Warning signals continue at
Duluth, Milwaukee, Grand Haven and Chi
cnpO