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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-02-26
Scientific.

No FEWER than 10000 persons are.
in Glasgow and it, neighborhood, at-
tendants at some musical class or other,
and for years past half the certificates
and prizes given by the Society of
Arts have fallen to competitors Of this
district.
4 PECULIAR result has been arrived
at by Professor Flick, of Wurtsburg, in
his experiments on the blood.pressure
in the aorta of the dog He finds that
if straight tube in the manometer
employed, the column of fluid rises
higher when lower end is in the aorta
than when in the left ventricle.
The Agricultural Society of England
must be hard to please. A committee
appointed to adjudicate prize of e10O,
offered for the best essay on the potato
disease and lis prevention, do not ad-
wise that the prize be awarded to any
of the competitors, although there are
ninety four of them.
ABSOLUTELY pure iron is said to have
been prepared by Russian chemist
by means of the Ralvanic battery.
During the process large quantity OF
hydrogen was disengaged from the
ordinary iron used. The pure iron is
q silver white metal, veDy malleable
and ductile, and so soft as to be readily
cut with pair of scissors. 1t oxides
rapidly, and water is decomposed by it
with the rapid absorption of oxygen.
TIE following is given by Berthelot
as characteristic reaction, for alcohol
especially in organic liquids: "In
the presence of cold or lukewarm water
benzoic chloride is only decomposed
with extreme slowness, but, on adding
alcohol to the liquid, benzoic ether is
Immediately formed and is thrown
down IN excess. The presence of this
ether becomes apparent if few drops
of the liquor are heated with solu-
tien of caustic potash; the chloride
only is decomposed, while the ether
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-02-26
R1ret&n Nstes.

Russ1A owns only 100 noWDpapers,
while Germany claims Z, 800.
MIusoNn1 has the rep1tation OF
being the richest painter in Europe.
Hor send baGhs Are now used In Lon
den for all diseases where heat il
needed % tho chief remedial agent.
BXvAn1A, tho home Of beer produc-
tion, reports A217 breveriss in opera
tion during the Last year.
PUBLIC opinion in Peru grows
stronger every day in favor Of = sepa:
ration of church and state, and of
abolishing compulsory religious teach
ingA
Tu Grand Conseil of the Canton of
Neucbstel has resolved upon having
portrait of tho late Professor Agaesiz
hung in tho hall where tho Oonseil
mOefa.
Tu City of Brussels has concluded
. loan Of n, ,000, 900 francs with the
Bank Of Paris, the 6ociste Generale,
>-2 - A>k1s>1>~rn~kn
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20
[Eon THE oRAsoEpune T1MEs.1
CAV CAV TOWNSHIP, Aug. 1884,

cav CAV TOWNSHIP, Aug. 49, 1874.
Pursuant to the notice of special
meeting by School Trustees of School
District No. II, the qualified voters,
numbering 104, white and colorcd,
assembled at the Cav Cav schoolhouse
o. B. Riley was requested to act as
temporary chairman. Mr.. Riley dis
closed the object of the meeting, stated
that the next business in order was the
election of a permanent chairman and
secretary. which resulted in the cleo
tion of 0. B. Riley as chairman, and
A. II. Wolfe as Secretary. It was
moved by DR.. j, A. J. Hilderbrand
and seconded by P. M. Houser, that
the four (4) mill tax levied by the
school district on the 9th day of June
last, be repealed, which was adopted.
It was then moved moved by p. NJ.
Houser and sccondei by L.. A. Zcigler
that n tax of two (2) mills be levied
OH the real and personal property of
Cav Cav township for educational
purposes, which was adopted. Upon
motion Of DIR. j. A. j. Hilderbrand,
it was resolved that the proceeding of
this meeting be published in the
Orangeburg papers. There being no
further business the meeting adjourned
sine, die. A. H. Wolfe,
Secretary.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20

sonal wants have, by force Of fcircum-
stances, been merged into those of the
general public; hence to meet the
constantly accumulating demands, it
becomes necessary to apply himself
assiduously to the study ofsoil, nature
of plants and modes of cultivation of
soil, that he may know whether the
elements offertility exist in sufficient
quantities and in the chemical and
physical condition to be appropriated
by the plants; of the natnre of plants,
that he may understand theirqualitiel
and their adaptation to different soils;
and lastly Of modes of cultivation,
that after he understands the soil and
nature of plants, he may know what
mode to adopt SO as to get the largest
yield for the labor to be expended.
Here we see that in some one of these
particulars, and perhaps iRsrall, a
knowledge of the principles of oh emes-
Try ana physics is absolutely necessary
to successful farming. This knowledge
must be obtained either by long and
experienced course of experiments, or
by direct tuition in agricultural col
leges. He, therefore, who wishesior
eminent success, must realize the fact
that agriculture is science involving
not few fixed laws of its own but the
cardinal principle of every other
science; all of which he must master
by mental labor and apply in daily
practice. To this end we must educate
our sons because the wants of the world
the progress of the age and uor own
well-being demand it of us.
So much Mr.. Editor for agriculture
as science; my next will embrace
the facts deduced from the experience
of these gentlemen. s..
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20
BLACK as USUAL:

An old dodge among pirates was to
run strip ofcanvas over the portfolios
of their craft, thereby giving the YES.
sci an appearance to the incautious of
being an honest merchantman. Once
in range of her guns the mask was re-
moved and the scull and crossbones Of
the bucaneer undeceived the unwary.
Our people are quite as gullible as
they were four years ago when the
reformers on treetops, housetops, and
barrel head tops, cried out reform,
reform; And not a few to-day are
weak enough to believe that Chamber.
lain may be little filter for Governor
than was Moses. The idea seems to
be; get out the old score of pirates, and
leta new set come in. We disapprove
of any such change. If thieves must
be in, let the old hands remain; they
may Gas an old conductor on Western
road once said) "have enough of the
fancy, whilea new one will be obliged
to help himself." No the programme
will not suit; Eight long years this
people have waited for reform, until
it is a trite saying even among the less
extreme radicals, that the stealing will
never stop SO long as there is anything
to steal. The Governor is publicly
branded as thief and liar by his clan;
the clan are arraigned as thieves and
liars by the Governor; and amid this
disgusting reeking OLA poDR1DA of
modern government, the people remain
passive, and scarcely writhe under the
yoke. The radicals are in for a new
grab,more huge than before. Dare they
you ask; yes they dare; while we say
aye; in our supineness. What is to be
done; Do your duty, every taxpayer
should be enrolled in the tax union,
and every tax union should be a cen
sor over every precinct, and every
officer from the muddle-headed school
trustee, to the aimiable proficient
designing Governor elect, or Governor
expectant should be watched, and if
he steals, or winks at stealing, have
him arrested, as you would the poor
negro who breaks your corn house,and
with more propriety send him to Jail.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20

The enemies of the South, are the
enemies of law, of order, and of the
country generally. In playing upon
the string of radicalism, which in its
abnormalstate is excess. extravaganza,
and license, they are making music for
the harpies, who with the affected vir-
tie of self abncgation, gather around
the body of the State polite to swarm
over it as vultures over their prey.
With the genesis ofradicalism( politely
called repulicanism) began the exodus
of every element of dccency. Office
is used for blackmail; position an
auction mart; law mockery, and
justice a hideous mask. Now the
putrescent carcase is exuding SO intol-
cradle stencil, that some of the vul-
lures are fleeing the bones of the car
case, and spreading their wings for a
flight TO Reform. In all the virtuous
asseverations of public men since 1867
there has been but one prominent
feature, that an unprejudiced eye could
infallibly detect, in their motives eve
rise though all else sinks" A balloon
tied with a rope, and the rope held by
the crowd below would typify in its
osciltating capers demagogueat best;
But radical office holder (spcaking
abstractly) is the balloon turned loose
and the collapse that ensues is ow-
ing to the aericl castaway and not
the element which it is unfit to nayi.
gate. Public life demands pure men,
strong men, and noble men. Office
must force the man from his retirement
to its unpromising reward. He that
sacrifices all to get Office, may see be-
hind the Office compensation that
patriotism spurns, and virtue decries
MS contemplate. The motives and
laws that cmanats from the party. and
force the colored people to hold to
radicalism in spite of a conviction that
they are holding to wrong, must drive
the white population to prepare such
offsets and safe guards as will save
them from injury. Hence the "white
leagues" forming in Louisiana and
elsewhere to protect white men from
being rlilc, ont OF The walks Of honest
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20

labor. One fact is patent the negro is
familiarly patted for an office; and
kicked up the first occasion that offers.
He is cajoled as the modern Phoeni-
clan to open up grand avenues of
civilization for the future; and will
soon find himself on the expanse of
disappointment, with friendless fu-
ture, and q darkening night of increas
ing troubles.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20
Constitution of Orange Township
Tax Union.

Tax Union.
L Whereas the enormous taxation i'm
llposed dupon property in South Carolina
threatens to reduce both proprietors,
and laborers, to ruin, the undersigned
taxpayers of Orange Township, with a
view to cooperation with their fellow
taxpayers Of the County, and State, in
efforts for relief, hereby agree to form
a Tax Union for said Township, and
adopt the following Constitution:
1. This Union shall be called the
Orange Township Tax Union.
2. The objects of this Union are !:
the reduction of taxation within proper
limits; and the promotion of an honest
and economical administration Estate
and County affairs.
8. The officers of this, Union shall
be: President, Vice President, a
Secretary, q Treasurer, and Executive
Committee of five members, including
the President, and Vice President, who
shall be members Ex oFFIcIo. They
shall hold Office for one year and until
their successors are appointed and
qualified.
4. All Taxpayers of this Township
without distinction of party or race,
who are friendly 20 the objects of this
Union, are eligible to membership.
5. Applications for membership
must be made in writing-be addressed
to the Union-be signed by the appli-
cant, or by his authority, and give his
full name and address. They shall be
submitted to the Executive Committee
who may report thereon at any meet
ing ofthe Union, and majority of the
members present shall be sufficient to
elect.
6. Regular meetings of this Union
shall be held monthly at such time and
place as shall be fixed by vote. Extra
meetings may be held upon the call of
the Executive Committee.
z. Each member shall pay to the
Treasurer nm initiation fee of fifty cents
and also such uniform percentage not
exceeding two per cent On his general
tax for State and County purposes, as
may be called for by the Executive
Committee with the approval of the
Union; and such percentage shall be
declared and collected before the first
day Of of each year.
8. There shall be prepared and kept
by the Secretary, open to the inspection
of members
First, A full Roster of the names of
the members of this Union, stating the
place of residence of each.
Second, A full Record ofthe names
of oil taxpayers in Orange Township
The Secretary shall also prepare, and
send to the Executive Committee of
the County Union for the County, a
Duplicate copy of said Roster and
Record.
8. This Union shall appoint Dele
gates to represent it in the County
Union for Orangeburg County, as
recommended by the Executive Com
mittee of the Taxpayers Convention.
10. This Constitution may be amend
ed by the vote of two thirds of the
members of this Union, s"bject to the
ratification of the State Union, or by
vote of the State Union subject to
the ratification of two thirds of the
County Unions.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20
ZIoN TowNsu,r. Aur. IA. 1s74.

ZION TOWNSHIP, Aug. IA, 1874.
On Saturday 18th, lions Township
organized its Tax Union with the fol-
lowing officers:
President, G NJ McMichael,
Vice-President, B H Barton,
Treasurer, DIR. j G Holman,
Secretary A w Tharin.
Executive Committee Smoak,
VIM. Joyner, Jeremiah Riley, S. p.
Smoak and Lewis Smoak.
The next meeting to be held on the
Saturday before the third Sunday in
September, at the three o'clock p. M.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20
[Fon THE ORANeEBuRe TINES I
Tax Unions.

UNION TowsH1p, Aug. IA, 1874.
A Tax Uuion, known as Robert
Swamp Tax Union, was organized on
the 18th instant with the following
officers:
President, DR.. ] D Cleckly,
Vice-President, w A Easterlin,
Treasurer, f ] Smoke,
Secretary, G G Mcmillan.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20
THE sPARTAMBURG AND
RAILROAD.
HIGHWAY ACROSS THE
MOUNTAINS.
Light Grades. Easy Curves, No Tun.
nclling.
Let it be Built Speedily.

A link in the Air Line Road between
the cities Of Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago
and Charleston, seventy-four (74) miles
long, with less thar twenty coy miles of
heavy work.
Shorter than any line from New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore to either of
these cities, and many hundred miles nearer
to these centres of Western Trade than any
existing line to Charleston
The road that promises to make Charles
ton the market for the trade Of the Great
Northwest, the West Indies, South Amer.
lea ond Europe; also an important emigrant
station.
ECONOMICAL IN CONSTRUCTION
SAFE IN MANAGEMENT AND
PROFITABLE IN RESULTS.
An important enterprise for the develop
ment of South Carolina.
Shares Fifty Dollars (50) each, payable
in ten Q0) instalments.
Every citizen of this State should own at
least one share.
Charleston with her magniGcen. Harbor
and genial climate; her immense undevel-
epcd back country, containing fertile soil,
fine pasture grounds and inexhaustible water
power; her contiguity to the West Indies
and South America, and her unparalleled
European ocean course, is destined, upon
TIC COmpictlOn Oh tnlS important lrunk
Line, to emere from her prostrated con.
dition and become what nature has intended
she should be, the great commercial metropo-
lis Of the Southern Section Of the United States.
LIMIT OF STOCKHOLDERS LIABILITY.
The following clause in the charter is
published for the information Of subscribers:
Sec. 4. "rhnt no stakeholder of said COM
pany shall be held liable for the debts, con-
trnpts nr ocfs Of chi i'll pnrpOratinn hoyopI t1,o
amounts actually subscribed to the Capital
Stock of said Company by such stockholder.
DIRECTORS:
George w. Williams B. Bollmann, A,va
Gage, Theodore d. Jervey, Theodore G
Barker, John S. Fairly, Gabriel Cannon,
John III. Evins, T.. b. Jcter, d. r. Duncan,
James L. Black, John 5. Wiley.
Principal Office and address, 25 Broad
street, Charleston, SC
c. G.. MEMM1NGER, President
a. q. KAUFMAN, Secretary and Treas
urer. july 16, 3m.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20

Cow CASTLE TOWNSHIP, Aug. is, 1874
A meeting of the taxpayers of Cow
Castle township, held August the 18th
organized Tax Union to known as
the Cow Castle Tax Union Of Orange
burg County. The following officers
were elected;
President, ID L Connor,
Vice-President, Jacob Wbotsel,
Treasurer, John Whctsel,
Secretary, j T Jackson,
Executive Committee-WTPat
M d Bair and j d Rickenbaker.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20

The Governor has appointed F. r.
McKinlay, A. b. Knowlton and II. r..
Duncan, Commissioners of Election for
Orangeburg county.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-08-20

Principal Office and address, 25 Broad
street, Charleston, S.
{. G. MEMM1NGER, President.
a. q. KAUFMAN, Secretary and Treas
urer. july l6, 3m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-17
Circular.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, \
Office Supt. Pub. Education. Bird Division I
Plaquemine, September lst 1874
In view Of the fact that. with very few ex-
captions. the annual reports of Secretaries
of School Boards are not received by the
Division Superintendent ut the proper time.
and are in many instances defective and
wanting in information hearing on the To-
cation and condition of Schools. the PRO,
gress of the pupils, the encouragement given
by parents and patrons, and other general
information valuable to those charged with
the supervision OF the great work Of public
education, the Secretaries of the various
School Boards Of the Third Educational
Division on receipt OF this circular, will i'm
mediatclv instruct tho teachers in charge Of
public schools in their respective parishes,
to forward 4 monthly report Of their schools
to the Division superintendent promptly at
the close of the present monthly term. In
parishes where the schools are suspended.
report will lie sept of such achools during
the last monthly session OF the same
Said reports in addition to the information
and statistics required under the printed
ne adings, will contain a general narrative.
showing the condition Of the schools, and
the location and condition. Of school houses,
the number OF mouths the several SCHOOLS
have been opened during the year, the i'm
provement of the pupils and the proficiency
Oh particular pupils. The suggestions Of
teachers as to points of discipline or to any
change calculated to expitIite ant facilitate
the training OF youthful minds would be
proper suhlect-matter for such reports.
:. teachers will apply to Secret aries of
school Boards for blank reports.
GEORGE B. LOUD,
.-t- supt. Tub Education 3rd Division.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-17

The Noyember number Of the Hepuoae
magazine is in reality magazine OF facts
and should be in the hands Of every voter.
Its articles on the resources OF he boo'n
and the Central Territories OF the Cmtea
States are full Of instruction, and worth the
price Of a years subscription.
Senator Morton's speech, the political out
look, and the record of Southern outrages
should be Eead and considered by all.
To any one desiring a knowledge OF pup
lie affairs every issue Of this publication Is
worth more than 81, tho price OF years
subscription. ..=~.. .-=....
Send the So and subscribe, or at least ask
for sample copy then you will be convinced
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-17
The Lee Memorial Monument.

| The latest advices from the Leo Memorial
Association is that Prof. Edward Y. Valen-
| tine, the sculptor, having procured from
Vermont block of pure white marble, is
fashioning the statue of Gen. Lee, which is
| to be placed OH the grand monument now
being erected At his tomb, At the Washing
toH and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia.
| upon u couch, his head and shoulders slight
| ~ raised above the body, his left arm out
stretched by the side Of his sword, his right
arm laid across his breast He wears full
gauntlets, and light drapery covers nearly
the whole form. The appearance is natural
and graceful, indicating peaceful slu1pber
| rather than death.
The monument, when surrounded with
this fine work of art, will be q lasting mem
orial to one of Virginia's noblest SONS and
patriots. The members Of this Association
are gentlemen we'll and fayorably known by
the entire community, who will see that
| nothing is left sRdeAe that will add to the
beauty and finish of this great work. We
are advised by the Secretary, Mr.. Chas. A.
Davidson, of Lexington, Virginia, that the
funds subscribed are insufficient to complete
the monument In order to further this OBJ
jcct they have issued Hfe-size steel engra-
we'd portrait of Gen. Lee, to be sold only BY
subscription, through authorized agents,
the proceeds of such sales to be applied to-
ward the completion of the work An oppor-
tunity is here presented to every person,
not only to procure, at u reasop2 BILE price, q
superb life-like portrait of the great General,
but to aid the erection of o lasting monument
to his memory. Each subscriber will receive
certificate duly signed by the Secretary
and Chairman Of the Lee Memorial Associa~
ton.
We commend this valuable portrait to the
public, and predict for it an immense SALE
Some energetic person should secure the
agency in this section to assist in this noble
work. w. w. Bostwick e. Co., Nos 1T &
179 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio,
have been appointed General Managers of
all agencies in the United States. All COM
munications addressed to the above firm, for
circulars and terms to agents, will receive
their immediate attention,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-17

Mr.. Samuel Wakefield of New
Iberia having been nominated for
State Senatof By faction of malcon-
tent Republicans without solicitation
on his part, writes a letter to the
chairman OF the regular district con-
vention announcing that he will not
consent to allow the use of his name
for the purpose Of dividing the party.
Good for Ar, Wakefield. We COM
mend his example to the dissatisfied
OF this and other parishes as worthy
Of imitation,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-17

A new paper has made it's appear
ance in Marksville, aud the name it
bears is the Southern Cross, It is an
organ of the Leagues and the editor
must be youth fresh from college,
as his efusions read just like prize
compositions we are wont to hear on
COMMENCEMENT days, We hope the
good people of Avoyelles will be as
cheerful as possible under the cross
they are compelled to bear, eonsoling
themselves with the reflection that
Leaf by leaf the roses fall,
Dime by dime the purse runs dry,
One by one, beyond recall,
Mushroom journals droop and die.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-17

ege3 given before. 1t wili he needed
10 enhance the general result i'll the
State, which will doubtless yindicate
the assumption Of a Republican VIC
tory in 1872.
Mr.. Darrall retired from the stand
amid hearty cheering and applause
from his auditors, who had been
greatly entertained by his clear and
sensible address.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-17
Saturday, October II, 1874.
REPUBLICAN lTIC,KET.

Constitutional amendments:
l. Relative to Issue Of Consolidated Bonds
For Approval.
q Reducing and Limiting the State Debt te
Fifteen Million Dollars and Limiting
Taxation.
For Approval.
g. Devoting Annual Revenues of the State
to the Expenses Of the Same Year. '+f>
For Approval.
4. Limiting the City Debt of New Orleans.
For Approval.
S. Providing for State Elections to he held
upon same day us National Elections.
For Approval.
For State Treasurer,
Hos. ANTOINE DUBUCLET,
Oj Iberyille.
For Congress, Third District,
Hon. CHESTER B. DARRALL,
Of St. Mary.
For State Senator, SercnM District,
Hon. PIERRE LANDRY,
OF Ascension.
For Members Of The House Of fepresf ntatires,
LOUIS BUTLER,
GLOSTER II. HILL.
Fo'. Parish J"dge,
HENRY o. MAHER.
For Sheriff, sc
AARON HILL.
For Coroner,
Y. G. .cA%NIkELLE.
For Police Jurors,
@"N DlGGs, tik-SRi EAY4L4A.
For Justices Of The Peace.
Second W..rd-W. w BUFORD,
Third Ward-GEO. TURNER,
Fourth Ward-W. G. WILKINSON.
FRANCOIS VICKNAIR,
For GoustnbIes
Second Ward-OWEN WHITE.
Fourth Ward-NATHAN HAYS.
JAMES MCCRAY,
Third Ward-JDs. Henderson.