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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1873-04-03
Dismal Prophecy.


Dr.tR. T. Trail, in the Philadelphis
Star; is very cheerful prophet. He
says that we are approaching pesti-
lential period. From 1880 to 1885
the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus
and Neptune will approach the earth
nearer than they have been for eight
cen hundred years. Whenever any
one of the four has come near enough
for us to feelits influence, pestilence,
famine and extremes of heat and cold
have been the result. Now, we are
to have the influence of the four com
bined, and he predicts that in seven
years from now, all manner of fevilwhich
grows out of the atmospheric changes
viii be upon us. To lessen the ca
lamity, the world is urged to use the
strictest sanitary measures, and by
health and cleanliness counteract the
effects of our unwelcome neighbors,
The world is so much better able to
care of itself than it was two or three
hundred years ago, and by care we
may avert much of the danger. To
the following classes he gives very
cold comfort: "The dissipated, the
glutton, the debauchee, may calculate
on being among the first victims.
Young men who devitalize themselves
by Tobacco using young ladies who
destroy one-half of their breathing
capacity BY fashionable dress and
tightlacing, will never survive the
perihelon of all the large planets of
the solar system and perhaps it viii
be best that they should not n
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About Newspaper.

Mr.. B. w. Williams, manager of the
American Lecture Bureau, delivered an in
tsresting lecture, last evening, upon the
newspaper press Mr.. Williams was form
erly connected with the Boston press, and
familiar with the details Of daily newspa-
per Office The lecturer commenced with a
sketch of the, history of printing. the
youngest of the sisterheod Of arts, tracing
the progress from picture writing, which led
to hieroglyphics, then to an arbitrary
character for word, until letters were used
in the formation of words, as at the present
time. The speaker also gave an interesting
history of the progress from manuscript to
the printed page until the era of the news
paper. The first series of weekly newspa-
pers was published in 1922, the first attempt
at parliamentary reporting was made in
4641, the first advertisement was inserted IN
1913, the first paper produced in England
was the English Meresi5is, published in Lon
don on the 2sth of July, 1858. The first
attempt at newspaper publishing in the
United States was in Boston, on the 25th of
September, 1890; only one number appears
to have been issued for the Colonial Legis-
lature declared its publication contrary to
law, and that it contained reflections of a
very high nature. The first regular news
paper published in the city was the Boston
Ne1es Letter, the first number of which ap-
peared April "a, 17O4. Four years after, the
Office was destroyed by the great fire in Bos-
ton. but the paper appeared the following
week as usual, though it was sometimes
fifteen months in arrears in the publication
of foreign news. In December, 1719, the
publication of the Boston Gazette was COM
menced and continued for eighty years, ex-
Piring with the century and leavingfa re-
Eered and honored name. -
The first number of the Nea0 England
COnrGnt was published August II, 1921.
Subsequently James Franklin was imprison-
ed for publishing paper in.whieh '' the
Holy Scriptures were profanely abused
and the name of Benjamin Franklin, then
only IA years of age took its place at the
head of the columns. Eight different week
ly papers appeared between the years 1927
and 1771, when the first number of the
Massachusetts, Spy appeared, dated March,.
1t is now the oldest paper in the State. The
first daily newspaper in the world was the
Daily CouraRt, of London, published IN
1902, and the first daily in America was the
Pesasyl0aHia Packet or General Ad0ertSser,
issued from 1854 to. 1887. Mr.. Williams
then gave sketch of the manner in which
a daily paper is conducted, entering quite
minutely into the mysteries and details Of
the editorial and mechanical departments,
as well as the telegrsphic wonders of the
modern daily press. The lecture was spiced
with some recitals of the remarkable fests
Of journalistic enterprise and the telegraphic
annihilation of space and time, which dis
tinguish the present era of American Jour
nalism. - Boston journal.
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The Shah of Persia will start for
Europe The first week in the coming
month, having been officially invited
to the Vienna Exposition. He will be
accompanied by the principal mobiles
of the empire, and will come with
princely retinue. The priests opposed
the journey, but he is proud of the
idea that he viii be the first Shah to
abandon the old usage and set foot
upon European soil. The sacerdotal
influence is the main obstacle to ad-
vance1nent in Persia but it will be
greatly shaken by the impressions
which the monarch and his ministers
will bear away from their European
travels. The Shah viii visit st.
Petersburg, Vienna, Berlin, Paris and
London.
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Henry ward Reecher on Old
Clothes.


In referring to the happiness OF
early Housekeeping, Henry Ward
Beecher recently said in the pulpit: !:
81 would not give up the first two
years of my married life for all have
now. I live in a big house, with a
brown stone front, and very fairly
furnished; but, after all, among the
choicest experiences Of my life were
those which I passed through in In
dana, when I hired two chambers up
stairs when all my furniture was
given to me, and was secondhand at
that; and when the very clothes which
I had on my back had been worn by
Judge B. before me. We we're
not able to hire servant. Wehad to
serve ourselves. It was study every
day how to get along with our small
means-and it was study never to
be forgotten. I owe many of the
pleasures which have run through my
life to sbeing willing oabegmwhere I
had to begin, and to fight poverty
with love, and to overcome it, and to
learn how to live in service and help
fulness, and in all the thousand inge-
nuities wllichlove sweetens and makes
more and more delightful"
Is there another clergyman in the
country, of any degree of prominence,
who would stand up in the pulpit, be-
fore fashionable audience, and say
that the very clothes he once had on
his back had been worn by Judge B
before him! Is it any wonder that
Mr.. Beecher is beloved by the people?
Il New York Ledger.
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The Vexed Question.

The Vexed Question.
Should we have singing in our
schools? / think SO.
tits an exercise that requires but
little time Itmay form part of the
opening exercises, and thus be an in
centive to the pupils to be punctual;
or it may be deferred until they are
weary with study and in need of re-
creation. There are times when a
few minutes spent in singing would
be an advantage to the pupils, NOR
ally, mentally and physically. Nor
ally-for many sublime lesson has
been conveyed to the heart through
the medium of song. Strains of
music learned in childhood viii linger
in the mind when many a hard-earned
lesson is forgotten. A wise man has
said, " Let me write a Nations songs,
and you may make its laws"
Mentally and physically. When
the children have become wearied
with confinement and application, it
rests the tired bodies, and refreshes
the weary minds, to lay books aside
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[WhOleNes 1923.
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or short time. and ioin IN some Fl

for short time, and join in some IA
milar song.
1t adds variety and interest to the
regular duties of the school-room.
The daily round of recitation-like
any formal routine-unless varied oc-
casionally, loses, in a measure, its In
terest and vitality. 1t need interfere
with no more important duties. Let
us have music. ALIUS.
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President Grant, on taking the oath
ofioffce at hislast Inauguration, kissed
these words in the 11th chapter of
Isaiah :" And the spirit of the Lord
shall rest upon himsthe spirit of wis
dom and understanding, the spirit of
counsel and might, the spirit ofknowl-
edge and of the Lord and shanmake
him of quick understanding in the.
fear of the Lord !; and he shall not
judge after the sight of his eyes
neither reprove after the hearing of
his. ears" sr s
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Healdsburg, California, saloon7keep
er behind his counter. Enter travel
er with spurs and broad-brimmed hat
Orlers glass of ale and drinks it
Whose ale is that said the travel
ere Miller & Fried's," said saloor
man. "All right" said traveller
'swhen I meet one of them I'll pay
for what I've drank" Invitation tc
take cigar was declined by traveller
as he mounted his mule and rode
away
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Governor Dix's letter giving his
reasons for refusing to commute the
sentence of Foster, contains one SEN
tence which, in spirit, is not unlike
his famous order concerning certain
flag. 1t reads; Every man who
strikes a murdersus blow at his fel-
bowman must be made. to feel that
his own life is in certain peril"
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Hidden Counties and Towns in Ohio.
l. He built dam straight across the river.
2. What is that on your brow, Newton?
8. 1 rode, but Leroy walked.
4. Frank lined his hat with leaves.
5. The war rent the family circle.
6. He loaded the log and started.
I. You must pick way through the woods.
s. Is Alvin tongue tied?
Q. bought an OF for Dennis.
10. All engaged in the row were fined.
II. Bertha then sung and played.
IL. saw the car rolling of the track.
13. The putty is hard in the window.
At CHER
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sntious merit, no matter in what guise -
peared, hence his manner often ap- :,
ed brusque and severe, which should "
ttributed less to i'll feeling than an in
principle to rebuke false pretension,
ther it manifested itself in the pro-
ION, or in the ordinary affairs of human Al
social, political or ecclesiastical; but his y
iness of heart, and his knowledge of the
kness of human nature, cast the mantle !,
harity over all.
erhaps no medical practitioner in south -,
Ohio, enjoyed SO large share of the g
lie confidence and esteem as DR.. Kirby,
did any one respond more nobly and -,
nptly to the call of suffering humanity.
matter whether rain or shine, this mod -
self-sacrifcing, good man wended his
sry way through tangled woods and un-
ten forests, and over all but impossible 80
5. Pelted by the storms of winter, and -
ched by the burning suns of summer, "-
listed the cabin of the poor man as well
the mansion Of. the rich, and braved dis
and danger wherever duty led, regard II +
of fee or mercenary reward. All alike,
aout regard to wealth or position, shared IN IN
kind Manifestations, and we're recipients -.
l;o1 Jne ISepuU1c, OUT 1Or CiIe SaIeGy u
lShe Government. We do not deny
that we have faithful legislators and
irreproachable executive officers-but
who are we to trust, when the bright
est and'supposed purest of these are
falling from their high places, covered
by disgrace, and, we write it trem-
blingly, damned by an outraged peo-
ple's Indignation? Who are we to
trust? Who is faithful?
We answer the questions frankly,
by declaring that the American peo-
pie now have no truer, more disinter-
ested or vigilant representative than
they possess in the journalists of the
land. The press is the most trust
worthy exponent of popular rights,
and in the hour of the country S
shame, the people turn with increased
confidence to the journalist who de-
fends their interests and denounces
their wrongs. We candidly believe
that if it were not for fear of the press,
the corruption which develops itself
in SO many official places would be
tenfold greater, and show itself with
more effrontery. But the wholesome
influence of the press is barrier to
official crime and political corruption,
and as the people come to understand
their representative, they will increase
their own safety by enlarging their
powers.
When the American press becomes
what it is fast becoming-the un-
daunted antagonizer of wrong in ev-
cry shape-the American Govern
ment will emerge from the foulness
which now surrounds its Legislative
branch, and become the stronger by
reason of the stern lessons the gov
erning classes are now learning. The
people are now realizing that when
the press heretofore pointed to politi
cal corruption the truth was uttered;
and, hereafter, when the press de-
nounces such wrongs, the influence
of the denunciation will be felt in the
banot-box. To the journalist, there
fore, and not the legislator, will the
people look for representative, that
is entirely honest. [Philadelphia
Press.
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@Tr1'AE '
Insurance Company, I
HiRTFoRp, tOyS
sr.rr o, oa oaIo, rs.u,.AKor r..n DnrAnrnryr, !,

SoLCNRUs, January Ia, 1873.
Whereas, the -ErN A INSURANCE COMPANY, ,
lOcated at Hartford, IN the S.ate of Connecticut,
has fled Ia this ofice I sworn Statement hy the
proper officers thereof, showing its condition aud
b.siness and has complied in all respects with the
laws of :lis State relating Fire Insurance Com
panies incorporated by other States Of the United
Stntes.
Now, therefore, In pursance OF law, ], William
F. Church. Superintendent of Insurance for the
STATE OF Ohio, do hereby certify that said Company
IA euthsrizsd "a transact s appropriate business of
11rr rssuRANcE IN this Stsfe, In accordancs with
law, during the current year. The condition and
business OF said Company At the date 81 such state
ment (necsmber 81, 1872 is shown Us toho~s;
Amount of actual paid up Capital <2 ooe,0o "
Aggregate amount OF available Assets o,Ss"'SSO ou
Aggregate amount of Liabilities except -
capitaD, including Reinsurance. S,SSs'oSz -
wear in -. ..e p sos, ,49I s.
Ing wear in cash s,T95, ,99o Il
In witness whereof, have hereunto subscribed
my name, and caused the Seal of my ONCE 70 oe
affixed, the day and year above written.
TsF4Ll w +. CHURCH, Superintendent.
r. W. PIERSON, Agent, Greenfield, o.
N Z AYRES, Agent, HIllsboro, o. ~
W. r. GABDIS. Agent Lynchburg, o.
mars~4Da&c0
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"Pa," said a little seven-yesr-old
fellow, " 1 guess our man, Ralph, is a
good Christian" "How SO, my boya"s
queried the parent. why, pa, Tread
IN the Bible that the wicked shall not
live out half his days-and Ralph says
he has lived out ever since he was
little boy"
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Some one, feeling that actions are
better than words, has said: "We
read of the Acts of the Apostles, but
never of their resolutions.
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Two Irishmen travelling on the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad track came
to a mile post, when one of them ex-
claimed: Tread aisy, Pat; here lies
a man who was 1Os years old-his
his name was miles from Baltimore.
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A conceited fop was saying that he
was self made man, whereupon
wag remarked that he had relieved
the Lord of great responsibility.
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Enigmas.

Ny first is in bee, but not in fly,
My second is in June, but not In July,
Ny third is in Susan, but not IN Mary,
Ny fourth is in plum, but not in cherry,
My fifth Is in rich, but not In poor,
My sixth is in ceiling, but not in floor,
My seventh is in me, but not in You, -s-
My eighth is in look, but not in see,
Ny ninth is in gulf, but not in river,
My tenth is in shake, but not in shiyer,
My eleventh is in rake, but not in hoe,
My twelfth is in yes, but not in no,
My thirteenth is in grape, bat not in plum,
My fourteenth is in finger, but not in thumb,
My fifteenth is in goose, but not in duck,
My sixteenth is in hit, but not In struck,
My seventeenth is in tooth, but not in jaw,
Ny eighteenth is in hatchet, but not in saw,
My nineteenth is in horse, but not in COW,
Ny twentieth is in then, but not In now,
Ny twenty-hrst is in young, but not in old,
My twenty-second is in bought, but not in sold,
My twenty-third is in apron, but not in dress,
My twenty-fourth is in great, but not in less,
My twenty-fifth is in house, but not in barn,
My twenty-sixth is III woolen, but not in yarn,
My twenty-seventh is in hand, also in heart,
My twenty-eight is in stand, but not In start.
My whole is an excellent motto.
Rsgweed Avenue PAP'S 2D GAL.
g
1 am composed:of 81 letters.
N.Y. l, ID, 20, Is is an elastic fluid, Invaluable
man. En, s...--
My II, s, II, 8, is the effects Of combustion an
the cause of heat.
My7, Il, II. 9, 2, is ametalnc oxide, dry, taste
less and inodorous.
My4, 1S, u, !, 81, 5, I, is knowledge digested an
arranged.
My 10, s. 16, II, was the title OF king or prince
Peru, before it was conquered by the Span
iards.
Ny IS, 81, 4, l. 6, 8, 13, 9, is natural impulse,
endowment Independent of instruction.
Ny Whole is the name of weekly publication.
Belfast, O.. FRANK ,M.ADA8IS.
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A Kansas lawyer said SIC transit to
the judge, who thought It was swear
ing, and fined him $50. BE said that.
no one could "sick" hin in that court.
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Problem.

What viii months c9s dayD wages amount tt
at one cent for the first day, two for the second
four for the third, aad so on, doubliIg the amour
each day? Answer requested.
SCHOOL BOY.
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Answers to Enigmas in last weeks News. /.
Ella Landess. 2. Harper's Magazine.
Answers to Concealed Girls. 1. Emma, .. Ann,
g. Hattie, T. Sadie, s. Ella, Kate, Z. May, 8. Sa-
rah, 9. Dora, TO- Addie, H. Susan, u. Bertha, is
Frances, II. Ida.
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ments q. human industry. "a ao,,ii >
,gand mechanic arts-therere-

a. 'gand mechanic arts--the ere
=, Of wealth in all countFies-at-
tain to that elevated and social posi-
ton they are SO justly entitled to oc-
euysyCyAnd to this end the Trustees
81 the Ohio Agricultural and Mechan,
al College will direct their best
rts. IA&aL j. SULL1vANT,
Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
rch 1st, 1873. Ti r.a's,i-
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Youths Department.

sV-original Enigmas, harades, Problems, ETC.,
are respectfully solicited The answers must always
accompany them, with the real name of the writer.
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0HKO AGRIGuLTURAx. AND
hECHANICAI. tOz.z.EGE.


Report OF the Ilonrsl OF ofErusfees
TO the Governor.
TO His EzceIlency, Edward r. Neyss. Governor o
Ohio:
SIR-I have the honor to transmit
herewith; the second annual report Of
the Board of Trustees of the. Ohio
Agricultural and Mechanical College,
from January Sd, 1872, to january
4th, 1873. ab
For the particulars of the proceed
ings of the Board of Trustees during
the past year, reference is to be made
to the full transcript which the Board
is required to make, and which will
be found in the succeeding pages.
Very respectfully,
J. SULLYANT,
=. sSseretazys sBearIi'of Trustees.
.
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Jonrnaitsfand thePeople.

looking at affairs in the political
OF the country, and in listen
, the stories of scandal which
from all legislative bodies, we
impressed with the imminent dan
which surrounds the Government
L sides. The considerate man
S calmly contemplates the situation
oi ficial affairs cannot help feeling
7ould the yoyager il, when in mid
IN, he was told that the ship which
g him over the waves was full of
roi zen timbers, that the rudder was
decayed, that the masts were worm
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aie enter1ng the Tribune office
thef edlOor would often notice a Dor
rover lying in wait, and tell him be
forehand there was no use of asking
for money; that he could not get
another penny under any circum-
stances. The cozener, however, know
ing his man, would follow him into
his sanctum, and, in less than a min
ute, Mr.. Greeley would be seen open
ing his pocket-book, and be heard to
say, "Now, take that, and don't come
here any more for I'm going to turn
over a new leaf Of course, the new
leaf was never turned over, unless in
backward direction. The journal.
lists reputation as succorer of suck
ers was SO firmly established that he
drew them from every quarter, and
could not shake them off-INew
York Letter.
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Lee Rent-If yen want 10. rent.
sd. q bur house. make your want known
through t1e Ntt1 Want eolnhu.
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VIII the little life be much
Too small gem for His diadem,
Whose kingdom Is liade of such? -
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oNLY A BABY,s GRAVE.

MARY d. NEWMAN.
- Only baby's grave!
Some foot or two at the most
OF star-daisied sod, yet think that God
Frno,Vs xvs,af that little oraVs. cost
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child of the humblest day laborer may
aspire to the highest and most hon
ored position, provided he has the
necessary attainments. No narrow
prejudice or rigid custom, with nearly
the force Of law, hedges the way, to
compel the son into the same occupa-
ton as the father and grandfather be-
fore him, as in some countries of Eu-
rope. Here, no public opinion ties
the individual to the position in which
the accidents Of birth may have placed
him, or dares to frown on honest eff
forts to assume higher position in
the social scale. Here the proverb,
"Once cobbler always cobbler,"
finds no acceptance; by integrity and
mental capacity the artisan or labor
er OF to-day, may in few years be
transferred to the halls of legislation,
or clothed in the ermine of the Judge.
In the future, as in the past, by
means of our free education, there is
no reason why we may not again find
"tanner" and.a ''cobbler" called by
thevoice of a Nation to occupy the two
highest places in the Government.
What the farmer and mechanic
need, like all other men, is a good ed
ucation, and the very object of the
munifcent grant of Congress was Sin
order to promote the liberal and
practical education of the industrial
classes in the several pursuits and
professions of life"
Not until the liberals added to the
practical in education, will those great