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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1873-02-13
Education.
GALL1A Furnace, Feb. 8, 1873.

To tie Editor of The Standard:
The manifestations Of ignorance in the
ology, politics and the ordinary business
affairs OF life, prove that more ought to be
said, and much more done TO advance the
cause OF education A short time since,
we handed book to young lady who
came into Sabbath school, supposing we
had a new scholar for the Bible class and
were surprised to hear the reply 81 can
read. This led US to examine the re-
ports of School Commissioner and others
and we find that the number even in
Ohio, who would be compelled, in truth
to make similar reply, is truly aston
ishing. And when we remember that
many of those who claim to read are so
impertectly instructed that they gather
but little knowledge from books and less
from observation and that we have so
many educated villains thereby proving
their education very defective, we are led
to lear the overthrow OF our republican
institutions.
true education consists in the proper
development of the moral, intellectual
and physical powers In many Of our
schools the Bible is not read, prayer is
not offered, moral training is entirely
neglected. the teacher uses profane Ian
guage, puffs IA cigar, SCOTS at religion and
is otherwise immoral. The Fisks, Stokes
and Tweeds Of our country graduate in
these goddess schools. The large number
of failures to obtain certificates from our
Board of School Examiners show plainly
that the legal branches, to say nothing Of
the higher, are not thoroughly under
stood by many who desire and think
themselves qualified to teach school,
while many obtain certificates "by the
skin of the teeth and as a fountain new
er rises higher than its source we cannot
expect those under the instruction of
these half year gentlemen to make very
marked intellectual Advancement. The
emaciated looks almost useless life and
premature death of many Of our College
graduates is sad evidence that physical
education is fearrully neglected. We are
aware that vice destroys the health OF
many students. but we cannot suppose it
the cause of all or even large proper
ton of the cases yearly given to the
world. We believe if our institutions OF
learning had each a manual labor de
partment and every student required tc
work at least three hours per day the
health, virtue, longevity and usefulness
OF our students would be greatly increas
ed. 1t is the duty of every parent to give
his child thorough education and es
pecially to see that proper moral and re
lgious instruction is given it by those
who are employed as its teachers.
THOMAS E. PEDEN
RANDALL ACADEMY, Feb. 6, 1873.
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official correspondence. Congress must
either make appropriations tor paying
the expense OF this correspondence di-
rectly from the Treasury or the business
OF the Government must be suspended
Even the correspondence of the thirty
thousand postmasters of the country on
official business must be paid 10y them
aud become a charge upon the Treasury
1t Is not to be presumed that either they
or any other officer will be required to
paw the expense incurred in the discharge
OF their official duties. 1t would bank
rupt the Postmaster General or his chief
clerks IN day tO.be required to pay the
postage of his Department. The result
must therefore be, as we have stated, an
appropriation by Congress for that pur-
pose, or the suspension of ali correspond
ence.
And then what will have been gained?
Twenty FIVE thousand dollars, as an illus
tration must be drawn from the Treas
urv for postage on the official cores pond
ence OF the Sixth Auditors office. The
next annual report of the Postmaster
General will show a deficiency OF that
amount less than it would if the matter
Tor which it was paid had been carried
free. and the drafts upon the Treasury
VIII be twenty-five thousand more. n
other words, wv MY five thousand dollars
Sans hands and put in the other. He
l. no richer and no poorer by the opera
ton But has servants have been put to
a great deal OF extra labor IN making the
change
The same useless and expensive trans
fer OF funds from one hand to the other
will have to be gone through with i'll ev-
cry bureau OF every branch Of the Gov
ernment Now the chief clerk OF each
franks its spondence and the Post
Office Department carries 1T free OF eX-
pense Then it must be paid in cash
drawn from the Treasury, and at the end
OF the year that Department. will be just
as much poorer as the Post Office Depart
ment is richer As Uncle Sam is com
PEELED TO foot the bills, whether there be
deficiency oil one mill on or five millions,
we are puzzled to know what has been
gained by this process of ro6bing Peter
to pay Paul.
In regard to the saving from taking the
ranking privilege from members OF Con
gress We have already shown it humbug
and fraud Not one dollar will be saved
to the Government in consequence OF its
repeal, and no one has attempted TO dis
pute our position, because no one could.
| t has been abolished in Difference to the
clamors OF few reform" dema go2u 5,
and in utter ignorance o. the whole sub
iect-not upon the demand OF the people.
| Thy have never asked it's repeal
We congratulate the country press,
which have united in this cIam0r for
| reform, upon the great victory they
have gained Hereafter they must eth
er pay postage on all their exchanges or
20 without them, and be denied the priv
| ilege of sending their papers free in the
counties in which they are published.
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"An Opinion as is an Opinion" :"
To the Editor of the Standard

To the Editor of tie Standard
l am a constant reader of the STANDARD.
l always read it all, and always form an
opinion of its contents. In this COM
munication l propose to give you my
views and my conclusions on the merit
of the last number.
The first in order "Down by the River
side" This story is excellent, full of wit,
and moral good Constance Carleton, ="
go ahead to the end.
Next in order the selected articles
from the eastern papers, which is all
good.
The next will note is Dr. Baker and
Mr.. j. w. Eylar VS.. DR.. Crumit, in which
are some things hard Ito me) to under
stand, but it appears that DR.. Z. under
stand them all, as he did not answer them
yet, perhaps believing that the gull be
tween them and the animal kingdom is
not so wide as it first appeared to be.
So believe too.
Next l note is the squabble about the
Institute money. Do not know any OF
the parties personly, but pass judgment
on them in accordance to their writings
in the STANDARD lately. 1t is the most
shameful thing l saw for many years.
Why not settle the thing at home among
yourselves at home, boys? instead ot
coming before the public in this way
Shame! 1t was said by Festus to St
! Paul, That much learning doth make
you mad" but it is not so with you, not
| withs hstanding your certificates and high
standing, but we can safely say. Much
money doth make you mad" For shame
Is this the way you advance the cause o
education? Give it up as bad job, anc
repent for the past.
r. M. JONES. (Bethel)
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GET OUT OF THE wAYl


I am determined to double the circu-
latson of the STANDARD within the ensuing
six months, and to do this must rely
mostly upon the friends of the paper. |
am willing to pay literally. those who
work for my interest The city papers
keep up theit circulation by offering pre-
naiurns TO agents. The country press has
the same right
Amy person who will procure 200 new
subscribers for the SrAxDARD, and pay me
the money, $500, will be furnished with
new Singer Sewing Machine. costing $S5
In New York City
For 100 new subscribers, the cash, $3.50,
TO be paid m advance. will give set OF
Chambers Encyclop@dia. consisting of
ten volumes, we'll bound, and profusely
illustrated, and costing $50 in Philadel-
phia.
For fifty new subscribers, and $T5 cash,
/ will furnish ZelIs Encyclopaedia, two
very large volumes, costing $50 in Phila-
delphia
For 20 new subscribers and $50 cash,
will furnish Greeley's American Conflict,
two large volumes, and copy of The
Great Industries of the United States.
For 10 new Subscribers / will furnish a
copy of the Great Industries. This book
is very vaiuable. 1t is now advertised in
the STASDARD, under the heading want
ed" Read the advertisement.
For new subscribers, and $3.50 cash,
will pay one dollar cash.
Now any active, industrious woman
can earn one OF the best sewing machines
in two months, or over $40 per month.
Let all strike for the highest premiums,
aud If you fail in that. you will be sure
of some of the lower ones. Any person
can get five subscribers in half day
Take one OF the papers with you, and it
will speak for itself.
! will make this further proposition.
Tho STANDARD is now a most valuable
paper in which to advertise and its value
will increase with its increased circuIa-
ton. EVerv dollar and half collected
by agents for advertisements or job work,
shall be credited as for one subscriber, in
the above offer. For instance you get
100 subscribers, and $3.50 in addition Tor
advertisements, and you get the sewing
machine. The money is what | want.
Credit at any of the furnaces in this Oh
the adjoining counties. taken as cash.
Also, furnace scrip.
Call at my office and see the books ]
propose to give as premiums, and also q
number of fine chromos, framed, which
will give as premiums, under special
agreement. D. MACKLEY,
Editor and Proprietor
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BY R. H. Jones, her A
z EGAL NOTICE.

Eliza Landrum, Mildred Landrum, Smith
Iandrum, and Mark Landrum, of Jackson
county, Ohio, Robert Landrum, of Fayette
county, Ohio the heirs at law of Augustus
Iandrum, deceased, whose residence are uA-
known, the heirs at law of Caroline Henry, who
reside in Virginia, the heirs at law of Nancy
duncan, deceased, who reside in the State Of
Tennessee, and the heirs at law of Fenton Lam
drum, whose places of residence are unknown,
will take notice that petition was fIleti against
them in the Court of Common Pleas within
and for the county of Jackson and State of
Ohio, by Elizabeth n. Fitzpatrick and Adam l..
Fitzpatricl<, and is now pending, wherein said
Elizabeth A. and Adam l.. Fitzpatrick demand
partition of the following described real estate
in the county OF Jackson and State of Ohio, to-
wit: The weSt-halt of the southwest quarter of
section number IL, OF township number z, of
Range number 49, and that at the next term of
said Court, the said Elizabeth y. and Adam L..
Fitzpatrick will apply TOR an order That parti-
ton may bR made of said premises.
EIIZA BETH 4. FITZPArR1 and
ADAM l.. FITZPATRICK,
James Tripp, Attorney for Petitioners.
Dated February O, lS13-tw
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We had intended to give our friends g.
F. De Lay, and esteemed contemporary,
the McConnellsville Herald, few Ran
dom Thoughts this week upon articula-
ton; but our correspondents have
crowded US out. We will only say that
we are not in favor of dispensing with
the black board, or in favor Of boisterous
schools, families or children. We only
desired to stir up teachers to guard
against certain evil tendencies. We thank
both our friends, De Lay and the Herald
for their sensible articles, one of which
we published last week, and the other we
publish this week
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.OAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a petition will be
pi esented to the County Commissioners OF Jack
son county, at their ext session, to be held on
the first Monday of March, a. d. 1S73 praying
for the establishment of County Road along
the following described route in said county, to-
wit: Beginning the termination OF a Town
ship road near the residence of Evan 3. Ed
wards in jefferson Township, thence in q north
east course through the land of Evan 3. Ed
thence north on the line-or as near the line as
practical Road can be had, between the ltnd
of John Thomas and the lands of Evan B. Ed
wards, Evan T. Edwards and Thomas McNeal,
to interseet the County Road near McNealS
Switch on the Portsmouth Branch OF the NJ. &
c. r. r. PETITIONERS.
Innnnr,r 50 IS-3=1Nv
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After several weeks absence from our
table, we are glad to receive Mackley's
jackson STANDARD again. Our friends
Personal Recollections' and Random
Thoughts are Indispensable.
We find the above in the Covington
(Ohio) Gazette. We do not know why
Mr.. Ely should miss the STANDARD from
his table, unless some one has carried it
off, for we have never failed to send it
from this office every Thursday, in ex-
change for the .GazeHc.
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From J. w. Eylar.

To the Editor Of the Standard
l notice that you make me say turkey
in my observation to DR.. Crumit, when
desired to say turtle. l presume the
Doctor is aware that turkeys are more
modern than the cretaceous period. lie
Will laugh at the idea OF a person attempt
ing to correct his able lecture who does
not know better. y. w. EYLAR.
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Here is another howl from the Balti-
more Sun this time. The abolition Of the
franking privilege was never asked by
the people. The city papers have been
howling about it for years. Not that they
cared for it, but that they wanted the
country papers to be charged postage
within the county where published. The
greater part of the circulation of the city
papers is outside of the county where
published, and these are sent mostly by
express. thus cheating the Government
out of the postage Now that it is pro-
posed to make these wealthy establish
ments pay postage in advance, they are
not so ready to acquiesee in the new
order of things.
This is how the Sun whines and squirms
CONGRESS LND THE NEWSPAPERS.
Now that an act has been passed by
Congress, and which has since been
signed by the President, abolishing the
ranking privilege, we hear intimatiOn OF
other measures as retaliation upon the
newspaper press OF the country for hav-
ing advocated the abolishment of the old
franking abuse. 1t is even alleged that
the abolition of the franl<ing privilege
also destroys the free exchange Of news
papers; but how we do not exactly un-
derstand, as there was no frank used
by newspapers heretofore. There is,
however, a movement for the further re-
duction of postage. Mr.. Farnsworth has
introduced bill to put uniform rate OF
two cents the hall ounce on all matter
which is wholly or partly in writing, with
tile excaDtlOn of book m3nuScriDt OPOOi-
sheets, postal cards, &c. The postage on
what is now known as mailable matter OF
the second class must be prepaid
Weekly newspapers will be free only in
the counties where they are mailed. as at
present. Dailies must be prepaid in any
| event before mailing and SO must patent
outsides." Such requirements as these
in regard to newspapers would materially
hamper papers having large circulation
We can scarcely think that Congress pro
poses to make all the rest OF the com
munity feel in this way that the repea
OF the ranking abuse is not an unmixeo
| blessing
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TNFIRMARY NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Commission
ers OF Jackson county intend 10 erect an Intrm-
aty Building on the Rltclif Farm, purchased
for that purpose. Probable cost of said build
ing to be about SI5, ,0G0, and that on the 81 day
OF March, 1873 the Commissioners will hear all
petitions filed for, and remonstIances filed
against such proposed improvement.
COMMISSIONERS, JACKSON Co. Q.
7. r. BOOTH, Auditor.
6. IS7a-4W
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Things Which I Like Not.

To the Editor Of the Standard:
1t is said of a woman once, at trial,
which, when being asked how she en-
ployed the seventy years of her life, re-
piled that she had been so taken up with
the faults Of others, that no time was
left for the Improvement of her own
character. 1t is too true with many, that
their time is all taken up with the faults
of others; yet we see faults and follies
when we take no pains to search for
them. They unavoidably come in con
tact with US at every corner and turn OF
life. They have no respects of persons
times or placess In our dealing with the
world all kind OF follies assail us. There
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By ]. w. LAIRD, her a
Ian. 8. '13-6W
NOTICE.

John w. Martin of Menomonee Postoffice, in
the county of MenOmOnee, and State of Michi-
gan, is notified that Melissa Martin did, on the
9th day of January, A. D. 1873, file her petition
in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Com
mon Pleas within and for the county of jack
son and State of Ohio, charging the said John
w. Martin with willful absence for more than
three (3) years last past, and asking that she
may be divorced from the said John w. Martin,
and that the custody of their child, Berth
Rivers, be decreed to her, which petition will
stand for hearing at the next term of said Court.
Dated this 23d day OF January, y. d. lS73.-6w
MELISSA MARTIN,
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NOTICE.

John f. jackson, whose place of residence is
to petitioner unknown, is potitied that Margaret
E. jackson did, on the 9th day of January, 1873,
file her petition in the office OF the Clerk OF the
Court of Common Pleas, within and for jack
son county, Ohio, charging the said john H.
Jacks on with habitual drunkenness for three
wears last past, and with extreme cruelty tow
ards petitioner, and asking that she may be di-
yorced from the said John H. Jackson, and for
other relief; which petition will stand for hear
ing at the next term of said Court. Dated this
9th day of January, 1878.
BY ]. w. LAIRD, her atty.
IL, ENr
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The Irouton Register speaks thus of the
sale of the 1ronton Journal:
OFFICE SOLD.


Our cotemporary,. the journal has again
changed hands Mr.. Lawson has sold
his interest, two-thirds, to A. 4. Demp-
sey & Co and viii retire from the bust
ness. The purchasers will take possession
on the 18th of this month. The price
paid for the two-thirds was at the rate of
$40, 800 for the Office, a pretty good fig
ure, but probably not too high. 1t is
reported that the new proprietors have
made arrangements for the purchase of
Mr. Combs one-third interest. We learn
that Mr.. ii. NJ. Adams. at present PIin-
cipal OF the Ironton High School, will
assume the editorial burdens under the
new dispensation. He is good, clear
headed writer and will do honor to his
new vocation. We extend him cordial
welcome Mr.. Lawson intends to leave
town, as soon as he can close up his busl-
ness affairs. We regret sincerely to lose
him Since be entered upon control OF
the .TosugaaI, our relations have been OF
the most agreeable character. He was a
pleasant competitor. a candid business
man and an accommodating neighGOr.
May Good Luck always cross his path.
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James TFipp, Al
IAN. -, lS13.-5W
z 21GAL NOTICE.

z EGAL NOTICE.
Henry Havens, of the state of Missouri, will
take notice that George Giiiiland, administrator
OF the estate of Howard HaVens, deceased, on
the 3lst day of January A. D. 1873, filed his pc
ution in the Probate court within and for tie
county of Jackson and state of Ohio, against
him ct al, alleging that the personal estate of
said deceased is insufficient to pay his debts
and the charges Of administering his estate;
ing described real estate, situate in the county
of Jackson and state of Ohio, tO-yit:
The southeast quarter of the northwest
quarter of section number thirty-fve (35l, of
township number five ~, OF range number
nineteen (l9).
The prayer OF said petition is for an Srder. of
sale OF said premises for the paymest of the
debts and charges aforesaid. Said petition viii
be for hearing on the 4th day of March, A. d.
1873 soon thereafter a leave can be OBJ
tanned. GEORGE GILLIBA ND,
Administrator of Howard Havens.
James Tripp, Atty.
Feb6. '73-iW
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nIssOLUTIoN OF CoPARTNERsHIP.

/. P. Sutherland and c. s. Dickson having
sold out their interest in Globe Furnace, in the
firm name of Watts, Hoop & Co., the new firm
of Watts, Hoop IL Co., win settle all the busi-
ness of the old firm of Watts, Hoop & Co.
J. NJ. WATTS,
p. Hoop, jr,
G. =. DICKASOS,
T. p. SUTHERLAND.
We heartily recommend the new firm to
our friends, and we give them our best wishes
and hope their success may continue and that
they may still have the confidence and esteem
of our friends. T. 2. SUTH ERLAND,
G. s. DICKASoN.
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The widow of Lieut. Louis D. Adair.
has been appointed Postmistress at
Chillicothe Post
There it is again. They have not
heard that news down at Portsmouth.
In fact, Col Oliver Wood has commits
sion which entities him to the Office
until next December.
The Post is furnishing more proof of
the inferior quality of Emmitts whisky
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DAD NOTICE.

4 petition Will be presented to the Commits
siOnefs OF jackson county, at their next session,
praying for the establishment OF Il county road
on. the following line: COmme ncing at q bridge
across Salt Greek IN jackson township, near the
residence OF Cyrus Willis, thence in south
easteIly direction passing over the lands OF Cy-
rus Willis john shay, Isaac Stephenson and
others, to interSecI the ChiilicOthe road near
the residence of -Enon LLOYD i'll Liberty town
snip.
Jan. 10, '73-5w. PETITIONERS.
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Feb. 6, 1873
.IVORCE NOTICE.

Cornelia T. Blamer, of Sheppardstown, in the
County of Jefferson, and State of West Virginia,
is notified that James II. H. Blamer did, on the
6th day of January, 1873, file his petition ia the
Office OF Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
within and for Jackson county, Ohio, charging
the said Cornelia Il. with adultery with one Ely
Fiser, and with willful absence from petitioner
may be divorced from the said Cornelia I. !;
which petition will stand for hearing at the
next term of said Court. Dated this 6fh day of
January, 1873. JAMES II. H. BLAME
BY ]. w. LAIRD his atty.
LIN -hNI