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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Thirts.second Days Proceedings.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
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HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES,
New Orleans, February l6 1874.
The House met pursuant to adjournment
Speaker Charles w. Lowell in the chair.
On call of the roll the following members
answered to their names:
Speaker Lowell and Messrs. Allan, Arm,
stead, Bowman, Baker, Boyd, Boatner,
Bickham, Butler, Carey, Cockerham, Carr,
Demas, Davidson, ID. c. Davis. r. r. Davis,
Decker, Dejoie, Devices, Estilette, Elliot,
Fontelieu, Fernandez, Grant, Humble, Hill,
z. Jones. M: Jones, Heating, Kern, Keys,
v. o. King, Lewis, Landry, Lawes, Marvin,
Moreland, Murrell of Lafourche, Murrell Of
Madison, Mayo, Marie, Mathews, Montaldo,
Nichols, Price, Peyton Page, Provost, Rod.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-17

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New Orleans, February It, 1874.
To the Honorable Speaker and Members of the
House of Representatives,
Your committee, to whom Was referred
House bill No. PAS, an act to establish a
poor house in the parish of Natchitoches,
would state that they have examined the
same, and would respectfully recommend
its passage with the following amendment
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

The Detroit Tribune says: We propose to
continue urging upon the people OF Michigan
the Importance Of narrow suge railroads for
those sections not affordils business enough
to sustain the full broadgauge, and yet desir-
ing railroad communication with the outsi1 e
world. There is nsrrow-gauge railroad ter
minating at Des MONIES, Ia. which Iowa men
built and which Iowa men declare q success.
Des MONIES newspaper correspondent says
that it is already more than paying expenses,
and he gives figures to show its usefulness.
He shows that the average cost Of transporting
freight is one third-less on narrow than on
broad gauge. The marrow gauge can be oper-
sted be claims Is per cent less cost than the
broad gauge and can be built at less than half
the cost, and all these facts guarantee cheap
and quick transportation. Will not the newer
portions Of Michigan give these facts some at
tention?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25
Teachers Exam nations.


The Autumn Examinations Of Teachers will
be held as follows:
Sept. 21-At the School-house in Dist. No. 2,
Almena.
Sept. 26th-At Lawton.
Sept. 29th-At Pine Grove Mills.
October 2d-At Breedsville.
get. 6th-At the school House in Dist No
Z. Hamilton.
Oct THAI Keller Centre.
Oct. 10th-At Decatur,
Oct. 13th-At the School House in Dist. No.
at Geneva.
Oct. 14th-At South Haven.
Oct. 16th-At Covert.
Oct. 27th-Glendale School House, Waverly.
Oct. 30th-Hartford Centre.
Oct. 3lst-Lawrence.
Examinations will commence at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. and close at 4:30 p. M, and no teacher by
coming in late will be permitted to pass any of
the branches without an examination. Can
didates are requested to be punctual IN attend
ance, and to provide themselves with pens,
ink and fools-cap paper. The same rules will
be adhered to that governed the Spring exam
nations.
For the several grades the following branches
will be required:
Third -Orthograpby. Reading. PEN
manship, Mental Arithmetic. Written Arithme-
tic, Grammar, Geography, U. ;. History.
Second Grade-che above, together with
Algebra anu IHyslOiOSN.
First Grade-In addition to the above. Bot
any, Science OF Government and Natural Phi
losophy.
There is probably no branch 30 poorly taught
In our schools. nor one OF which teachers are
30 uniformly deficient as that OF Penmanship
hence l submit the following questions az an
Introductory to the examination upon this
branch:
l. How many elements used in writing?
2, How many principles? Make them.
3, What is the difference between direct
and indirect oval?
T. What use would you make OF the black
board in teaching children to write?
5, What is meant by space in writing?
| 6, What letter is taken as the standard for
the width OF letters? What for the height?
Z, At what angle should the letters be made
8, What Is the correct movement In writing
9, How should the pen be held?
10, How many positions are there relative to
the desk?
IL, Anslyze capital o.
higher standard OF proficiency will be re-
quired OF those who obtain certificates this
Fall than has ever before been required by me.
1t has always been my object since l have held
this position to make each succeeding examina-
ton more critical and thorough than the pre-
ceding ones have been, and thus by gradual
ascending scale reach that ideal proficiency
among our teachers which the schools and the
times and the wages paid seem to demand.
II. s. WILLIAMS, Co. Supt Of Schools.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

In the Chicago Tim es Of the
oath inst, in a special Telegram
from Kalamazoo, the statement
is made that a mother large For.
gery has been discovered in this
County, and the allegation is
against Mr.. Charles A. Harris on
Mr.. Harrison requests us say,
that so far as he is concerned
the charge is entirely FALSE
Nothing, further than the tele-
cram, is known about it here.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

According to the best information attain
able, there will he much larger breadth of
wheat sown this fall than last, in this and
surrounding counties. This is occasioned IN
part by the dry weather last spring, which
prevented the grass seed from catching, 30
that many farmers are stumbling in pieces
that they did not intend to. 1t is due also to
the fine haying weather, for it never was
better" which enabled the most dilatory farm
ers to secure their crops in such good season
that they have had time to plough all the land
they desired, which is an exception to the rule.
condition.-Ann ArboI Argus.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Margaret Kedxie Of Deerield, and mother OF
DIR. X. G. Kedzie OF the Agricultural College,
died September 7, aged s2. She came to Mich
isan with her husband in 1926, settling on the
farm where she died. In 1928 her husband
died, leaving her with a family of seven chill
dren, two girls and five boys. the eldest being
10 years old. From the time of the fathers
death there was not another funeral IN the
family for more than A years. The two sisters
have since died. The five SONS are still living.
DIR. II. q. Kedzie is the Youngest member Of
the family. AT the time the family settled in
Michigan their nearest Touring mill, post office
and blacksmith shop were 25 miles away. When
her husband died there were but four families
In the township, Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25
j kaxs Relating to Newspaper Subscri,,
ffOas and .4rredrages

kaxs Relating to Newspaper Subscri,,-
tiOnS and .frrfdrages,
1. Subscribers who do not give express no.
tice TO the contrary. are considered wishing TO
continue their subscription.
9. II subscribers order the discontinuance OF
their periodicals, the publishers may continue
to send them until all arrearages are paid
8. III subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their periodicals from the Office to which they
are directed, they are held responsible until
they have settled their bills, and ordered them
discontinued.
4. III subscribers move to other places with
out informing the publishers, and the papers
are sent to the former direction, they are held
responsible.
8. The Courts have decided that refusing
10 take periodicals from the office, or removing
and leaving them uncalled for, is primd tdcie
evidence Of intentional fraud "
6. ANY person who receives a newspaper and
makes use of il, whether he has ordered it or
not. is held in law to be a subscriber.
T. II subscribers pay in advance, they are
bound to give notice to the publisher. at the
end of their time, il they do not wish to con-
tinue taking it otherwise the publisher is
authorized to send it on, and the subscribers,
will be II sponslble until an express notice
with payment Of all arrears, is sent to the pub
Usher.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

in addition to the fact that ice is lighter tina n
water there is another curious thing about it
which many persons do not perhaps know
namely, it's purity. \ lump Of ice melted will
become distilled water. Water, in freezing,
turns out of it all that is not water-salt, air,
coloring matter, and all impurities Frozen
sea-water makes fresh-water ice. II you freeze
basin OF indigo-water, it will make ice as
clear and as white as pure rain-water. When
the cold is very sudden these foreign matters
have no time to escape, either by raising or
sinking. and are thus entangled with the ice,
but do not make any part Of it.-Popular Sci
ence Monthly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Two years ago. Mr.. r. A. Bury had upon
his grounds a Concord grape vine that had
been in bearing several years. In the Winter
1912 the vine was killed down 10 the ground.
The following spring new shoots came up from
the roots, which in shape of leaves and manner
Last year it bore fruit which proved to be the
Fox grape OF Massachusetts, of which the Con-
cord is seeding. This year the vine bore the
same kind Of fruit, some Of which DR.. Under
brought to our office last evening, and are I'M
mistakably tho Fox grapes.-Adrian Times
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

pensve young man in one of our neighbor
ing towns, while singing "Come Love, Come,
beneath his dulcina's window the other night,
had love, music, wind and everything else
knocked out Of him by a something IN long
white garment that fell out OF a chamber.
window. 1t proved to be nothing but his girl,
who, in her anxiety to know who was serenad
ing her. leaned too far over the window-sill
hence the result. He says when be sings % Come
Love. Come" again, he will keep away from
under the window, as his system can't stand
many such shocks.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Yesterday at Riverside, few miles north OF
ST. Joseph man named Moses Durham was
killed in attempting to get on the train after il
had started It seems that his father had died
A short time before and he had started to go to
Coloma to inform his brother and have him
come to the funeral. he tried to get on to a
fat-c,r but missed his hold and fell under the
car. the wheels passing over him and crushing
him 20 death. He was about 80 years of age
and leaves family. The funeral willbe don
BILE one-father and sop.-Kalamazoo Telegraph
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

In this issue OF the TRUE NoRrHERsER We
publish an article from the pen Of Mrs, Otis
on the woman suffl age question from theo-
logical standpoint. The article is quite lengthy,
but we give it that the sunrAgists may be heard.
There are some points of interest In 1t which
will nav for the perusal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

A. Van Auken & Co. have been receiving a
large stock Of clothing for the fall and winter
trade. which purchasers would do well to ex-
anime before making their purchases. Among
their large stock will be found a superior as
sortment OF CLOTHS for custom clothing. a
branch Of business which they take special in
terest in. aud in which they give excellent sat
isfaction.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25
Den,ocratic Township Caucus.

The Democratic Electors Of the township OF
Paw Paw. are requested to meet in Caucus at
Town Hall, on SATURDAY. Sept. Goth, at one
o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose OF
choosing IS delegates to the District Conven.
ton to be held at Paw Paw, Oct Sd, and also
10 delegates 10 the County Convention to be
held at La wrence, Oct. 9th 1874.
RUSSELL PARKER,
G.. W. Rooms, Town Com.
VIM. REED
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

The aggregate amount of wheat shipped from
this section since the new crop began to come
forward is 10000 bushels or this amount Mr.
Heavenrich has shipped &C car loads, J. Hicks
SO, c. Loranger 81, Wood & Son 6-total 1853.
The average price per bushel paid for this
wheat was 81 10.-St Johns Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

The Detroit Advertiser and Commercial says
that Margaret F. Buchanan, formerly OF De-
troit, but more recently an editorial writer on
the Chicago Times, has resigned that position
on account OF her health, and bAs gone to South
Bend, where she will take charge Of a Roman
Catholic periodical called the Ava Maria.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

man named Vroman. OF Schoolcraft, sold
his wife for twenty-five dollars, taking for part
pay an old fiddle. The purchaser, after living
with the woman about four weeks, applied to
the poormaster for aid and she has been sup
ported by the county ever slnce
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

The Presbyterian Church Of Allegan was
burned to the ground on the morning OF Sept.
10Th. 1t was valued at $4,000 no insurance.
Part OF the organ was saved. 1t was the work
OF an incendlary.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Mrs. L. II. Stone Of Kalamazoo proposes to
take another class Of young ladies to Europe
for the purposes Of travel, studies in history,
language, literature and art. The tour viii occu-
py one year, aud may be extended to 10 months
DR.. ]. A. B. Stone, who has travelled extensive
ly in the Old World, Will accompany the party.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

For crawling out through small holes the ma
tives OF Grand Rapids have few equals. The
other night criminal crept out OF the county
Jail there through transom over the door,
which the Eagle says Is only by IL inches in
size To prevent all but the smallest from fol-
lowing him the aperture will be closed with a
atrainar
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

The Gratiot County Journal says " Potato
bugs have been starved out on the dead and
dying potato tops in the county, and have now
commenced furious RAID for dear life upon
turnp and ruts bAss tops, eating them in pla-
ces clean "a they go.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

The gap to be filed between Ludington and
Chase, on the Flint aud Pere Marquette west
ern division, is 80 miles IN length, and 1t will
take 5000 tons OF railroad iron, which has al
ready been purchased.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Mrs. NJ. Adele Hazlett OF Hills dale will deliv-
er an address at Centreville, st. Joseph county,
Oct. l, on the fair ground while the county fair
is in session.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Several young ladies OF this place, among
them, Miss Addie Upton. Miss Carrie Neff,
Miss Roosevelt and Miss Annie Browning, have
gone to Ohvet College. -Decatur Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Quite number Of the colored people. resi-
dents of this County, held Masonic Festival
n their Hall last evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

ScRiBNER's MONTHLY for October opens with
another muni6cently illustrated Great South
paper, by Edward King. entitled, Down the
Mississippi-the Labor observation-disclosures !:
1t contains much picturesque description, and
practical information. The important essay OF
this number is very careful study OF George
Eliots novels, by w. &. wilkinson. Mr.. Nadal.
formerly with Mr.. Motley In London, and now
literary editor Of the N. Y. Evening Post, has
q charming sketch OF Oxford. Mr.. Cable, the
New Orleans story-wrlter. gives us another
characteristic sketch OF life in the American
Paris his present story, lite Poulette, Is high
ly dramatic and exciting. Katherine Earle and
Ordronnaux are concluded; (Katherine Earle
will be published In book form by Lee and
Sbepard). and Jules Verne's Mysterious Island
is continued. Then we have A Royal Har-
Cutting, San Reno, The Rose OF Carolina, Old
Tune Music, &c
In Topics of the Time DR.. Holland writes a.
bout Mr.. Beecher, the present theological out
look, the Rewards OF Literary Labor, &c. The
OLD Cabinet IL d voted to Good Taste. and the
other departments have their usual variety.
In the November Scribner a new story by
SAKE Holm will begin. 10 run through three or
four numbers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

n you want Smoking Tobacco Of the purest
quality, either Lone 'ach, Big Lick, Killickinick,
Durham, Little JoAsr, Virginia Comfort and
Oriental, that casts halo OF fragrance all
through the room in which they are used, then
buy your Tobacco at Nyhart's. 1Ol6
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

A full account OF the County FAIR will appear
next week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

We would call the attention OF our readers to
the new advertisement Of Oppenheim & Jacobs
IN this issue OF this paper. These gentlemen
are now receiving fresh stock from which to
make selections, and are Offering good bargains
TO purchasers.
Mr.. b. Moulton, OF Muskegon, has peach
orchard of Is acres, from which he expects to
harvest this year 1000 baskets OF peaches, and
a vineyard of II acres from which he will gath
er 5000 baskets OF grapes. 1t is but few
years since the land was reclaimed from the
forest
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25


Sherin's Salc.-By virtue OF Writ OF
execution issued out OF the Circuit Court Tor
the County OF Van Buren, State OF Michigan,
and to me directed and delivered, against the
goods and chattels, lands and tenements, or
Luther G.. Covey, did, on the eighth day OF
September one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-four. levy upon and take all the right.
title and interest in and to the following de-
scribed piece or parcel OF land, to-wt: the
west half OF the southeast quarter OF the
southeast quarter OF section four, in township
two SOUTH OF range thirteen west, containing
twenty acres of land, more or less, al in the
County of Van Buren, and State Of Michigan.
which I shall expose for sale at public auction
or vendue, to the highest bidder as the law d-
reefs, at the front door OF the Court House. IN
the village Of Paw Paw, Chat being the place
Of holding the Circuit Court for Van Buren,
County, Michigan). on saturday. the thirty
FIRST day of October, eighteen hundred and
seventy-four. at the hour of ten o'clock in the
forenoon. or so much thereof as shall be nee
essary to satisfy the amount OF sald execution
aud the costs thereon. 1851
Dated Paw Paw. September 10 1874.
.oHN +. SLOVENIAN sheriff.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Drain sfsstOner's Notice.
The following re- ass essments have been made
upon the order OF the Board Of Supervisors M
on the land herein described in the township OF
Porter, to pay for the expenses Of the construc-
ton Of the Grand Lake and Vincent Ditch, 10
Gated in the township OF Porter, Van Buren,
County:
Rods Tax.
set of for
and eyca-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

ST.. NICHOLAS for October opens with bright
story by Mrs. r. II. Davis, which is followed
by splendidIy illustrated article on Egypt by
Mrs. Sara Keables Hunt. Venus Flower Bas-
ket is description Of the Glass Sponge, with
. picture that Is positively wonderful in the
delicacy of it's execution. Mrs. Mary Mapes
Dodge has one Of her charming little poems
called Coming, and G. P. Cranch contributes
some comic verses, illustrated from his own
designs, making fun Of the Comet. There is
also a poem by Helen Hunt. Miss Louisa M
Alcott has story, and Mrs. Abby Morton Diaz
tells somthlng more about those funny little
JimmyjohDs. There is an interesting article
on Ice in India and VIM. II. Rdeing has one OF
bis admirable practical articles called Our Light
houses and Light-ships, which is full OF inter-
esting pictures drawn by Moran. Perkins,
Runge, and other noted artists. The serials,
Fast Friends byJ. T. Townblidge, and What
Might Have Been Expected by Frank r. Stock
ton, are concluded. We notice that the Letter
Box, and that quaint fellow Jack-in-tbe-P Pulpit,
are unusually brilliant this month.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Regular Services at tao Episcopal Chapel
every Sunday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25
Drain Commjssioper,s Notice.

Drain COnamissiOner's Notice.
The following re-assessments have been made
upon the order Of the Board If Supervisors up
on the lands herein described in the township
Of Columbia, to pay for the expenses Of the
construction Of the Grand Junction and Coffee
Lake Ditch, located in the township Of Colum-
bia, Van Buren, County. Re-assessment Or
dered
Rods Tax.
seto for
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

By sending eighty cents to C. 3. smolk. Paw
Paw, Mich, he will send Won bv return mail
four different width Hemmers and Binder COM
plete. The Binder will bind Scollops and Bias
binding better than any other. They are so
arranged that they it any Sewing Machine.
send for one and " they don't suit L will cheer
fully refund your money. o9ItS
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Try the famous Lille and Pride cigar at Ny
harts New Tobacco and Cigar Store opposite
the Court House lOl6
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

II you want a choice Tea, either Green, Gun
powder, or Japan, go to Prater's for it.
Goods delivered free Of charge in the corpora
ton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

Good Smoking Tobacco only 35 cents per
pound at Nyhart 's-Room formerly occupied
by Mrs. Searles. 10l6
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25
business Notices.

4, A. HARRISON, Banker, Paw Paw, Michi-
-. gan, will transact general Banking Bust
ness, receive Deposits subject TO sight draft and
allow interest on special deposits. Collections
: made at reasonable rates Money To loan for one
or more years on improved unincumDered Real
Estate.
Try the famous Lille and Pride cigar at Ny
hart's New Tobacco and Cigar Store opposite
the Court House 10l6
II you want choice Tea, either Green, Gun
powder, or Japan, go to Prater's for 1t.
Goods delivered free Of charge in the corpora
ton.
Good Smoking Tobacco only 35 cents per
pound at Nyhart formerly occupied
by Mrs. Searles. 10j6
Wanted.
young man about II years OF age, OF good
address, 10 learn Dentistry. Apply to, or ad-
dress ROBINSON u WARD.
| Cor. Kalamazoo and Main SITS. Paw Paw, Mich.
II you want Cigar Of the choicest flavor and
for the lowest prce, go to Nyhart's. 1Ol6
John J. Sherman, Attorney at Law, Circuit
Court Commissioner for Van Buren, County.
Office over Hawks Jewelry Store, Phelps street,
| Decatur, opposite Duncombe House. VIII be
at the County Clerks Office, in Paw Paw, on
Monday, Tuesday and w ednesdaY OF each week.
Dated April 10th. 1874
Good Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco, ONLY So
cents per pound, at Nyhart's. 10l6
/ i. A. THOMAS, M. D.. Physician and Sur
geon. Special atten ton gwen to Chronic Dis
eases and Diseases peculiar to women and
children. Office up stars, over G.. w. Tyler X
Co., Druggists, Paw Paw. Mich.
/
! II you want good Snuff, either Scotch, Mac
/ coboy or Rapee at astonishing low prices, then
/ 90 to Nyhart's where can be found at all times
! large and well selected stock Of Tobacco,
Snuff, Cigars and Smokers articles generally.
Buy your bread. Don't waste time kueading
dough, when you can buy bread for eight cents
loaf at Miss Munger's.
Notice.
The Assistants position in Lawrence Union
School is open for application.
August 10, 1874.
Notice.
All persons knowing themselves indebi ed to
us, please call and pay or costs will certainly be
made We Mean BUSINESS.