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Competition for West Point-An Ironton
Boy Gets the Appointment.

The competitive examination OF candl-
dates for admission into the Military
Academy ut West Point, under the di-
rection of Hon. H. S. Bundy, NJ c., from
this District. took place on Tuesday last.
Messrs. J. w. Bannon, of Portsmouth,
and Auditor J. n. Thomas of Ironton,
were the examiners. There were twelve
applicants, as follows:
VIM. H. Allen. VIM P Rogers, and
VIM. Sehwallie, of Ironton; Jas. P. Per-
dieu, j. 5. Vaughters, Chas. w. Kennedy
NJ F. Musser, and Charles E. Martin, of
Portsmouth; E. L. White, from Logan;
James II. Rathburn, from Gallipolis
sThos. Kelley, from Vinton Station. The
candidates ranged from 16 to 20 years of
age. They were first subjected to phys
| ical examination by DR.. Mcdowell, then
at 9 o'clock began a written examination
| in the common branches and history,
lasting till P. NJ The first part of it
was in Arithmetic, Grammar and Geog-
raphy; Seven of the applicants were
then excused, having failed to pass. The
remaining five passed a most creditable
examination, fully sufficient to admit
them to the Academy. Our two Ironton
boys, Willie Allen and Willie Rogers,
stood the highest, their grade, 81 being
the same.
1 vi SOnISO " was AH1 pOSSAO4S " dppOlHl
both, and Mr.. Bundy finally settled on
Mr.. Allen, and gave him his appoint
ment He will present himself for ex-
animation at West Point next June, and
if he does not graduate with honors, we
are very much mistaken in the young
man. In justice to Rogers it is fair to
say that no two competitors could have
been more equally balanced, and that he
is as much entitled to credit as though
he had actually received the appoint
ment which Fortune waited to his com
panion.
We find the above in the Irontor
Commercial Mr.. Bundy informs us thai
Mr.. Allen is son of the late Maj. Allen
of the West Virginia Cavalry. He is o.
good stock. We were intimately &C
quainted with his grandfather, Roberi
Allen, and his father, Maj. Allen, learned
the alphabet at one of our schools il
Jefferson township. Physically, mental
ly, and morally, the Aliens were wei
| deyeloped people
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

We learn that some of the Prohibi-
tionists are talking of putting county
ticket in the field in this county again
this fall. If these men are working for
the Democratic ticket, the hoiiest way
would be to come out for that ticket If
they are honest in their professions, they
are SO ignorant or fanatical, that reason
and argument would be wasted upon
them No man on the Republican coun-
ty ticket can be objected to by any hon
est, intelligent prohibitionist. Can that
be said to be the case with all the candi-
dates on the Democratic ticket? Yet
the only effect of separate temperance
ticket would be to defeat part or all of
the Republican ticket, and make the
temperance party appear contemplate
in numbers, while the great majority
against license ought to convince these
men that the people are all right when
they have an opportunity to vote on this
question.
We close by calling the attention OF
our prohibition friends to the following
from the proceedings of the Democratic
State Convention held at Columbus last
week:
| We favor the submission to the people
/ by the General Assembly, of an amend
ment to the Constitution authorizing the
passage of license laws.
THE LICENSE QUESTION
a delegate moved to amend the license
! sol. 70 ?
/ TCries of mol Nor
Another delegate moved to amend SC
as to favor graduated license
A delegate in the parquette said there
were great many small grocery mer
who would be cut out by license, anG
they were principally Democrats.
Mr.. J. III. S. Trainer, of Steubenville
moved to amend by striking out the Ii
cense resolution. E"Nol Nol" by many
delegates.
E. B. Finley, of Crawford county, saic
a large majority might favor license
system; yet there were many small deal
ers who were not in favor of license, anC
he was proud to say many of them be
tlonged to the Democratic party. Hi
opinion was that license might confus,
the party.
A Hamilton county delegate moved tC
strike out Incense anu insert 'free peer.
j. NJ. Haag said the resolution did no
pledge the Democratic party to license
but only called upon the General Assem-
bly, to submit the question to the people
[Applause.
The resolution was read again. Afte
which the Chair declared the question
to be on the graduating" amendment
which was lost by an overwhelming vote
The question was then taken on strik
ing out the license resolution. Tn
affirmative vote was small, and the mega
tive vote very large.
So the license resolution was retained
and the whole series of resolutions wa
adopted by very expressive vote.
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We find the following in one of tt

We find the following in one of the
Ottawa. (Kansas) papers:
Mai. Dan W Hoffman has decided to
change his location, and in a few days
will go to Columbus. Ohio, where he will
engage in the practice of the law in COM
pany with his brother, who now resides
there and has built up large practice
This move is thought advisable on ac-
count of the Majors health. He has for
some time been suffering considerable
annoyance from some affection in the
throat, which seems to be aggravated in
this climate. Maj. Hoffman has been a
resident of Ottawa for about eight years
He has made many friends here by his
gentlemanly bearing, and has built up a
good reputation as a lawyer. This COM
munity will regret to lose him and his
esteemed family, and the bar will be de-
prived of one of its brightest ornaments
We hope, however, that his health may
be improved by the change and what
Ottawa will lose will be his gain
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

Whisky has been doing its work effect
ually all over the country during the
past week.
The following dispatch appeared in the
Cincinnati Times last Saturday
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY-wHIsKY DID IT.
ATHENS, August 2S.-Shortly after the
close of John Robinsons circus here,
last night, j. w. McWhorter, whose fam
lily resides at Zaleski was shot and in
stantly killed by young man named
John Wilson, who lives at Nelsonville,
in this county. The parties were entire
strangers, and the murder was wholly
without provocation. Wilson was drunk
at the time.
1t is said that Wilson formerly resided
at this place, and dug coal at the Orange
Furnace.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

The Central Baptist Association will
meet with the Springfield Church, in
Gallia county commencing Sept. 18th, at
10 o'clock A NJ. Services will be con-
tinued over Sabbath. No sale stands of
any kind will be allowed
o. DENNY, Clerk Church
We copy the above by request, from
the Gallipolis journal That is the right
kind of talk. 1t is about time that the
sale of tobacco, and therunning ofswings
and lotteries. be stopped at religious
meetings
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

The Democrats held State Conven-
ton at Columbus last week, and nomi-
mated the following ticket:
Judge w. j. Gilmore, of PEBBLE county,
for Judge of the Supreme Court William
Bell, of Licking county, for Secretary of
State c. S. Smart, of Pickaway, for
School Commissioner; Arnold Green, of
Cuyahoga. for Clerk of the Supreme
Court, and Martin Schilder, of Ross, for
Member of the Board of Public. Works.
Our good friend Washam was not quite
nominated for Secretary of State
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

The committee of investigation have
made their report, fully acquitting Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher of the charges pre-
ferred against him by Theodore Tilton.
The report is a strong document, and we
will try to find space soon to publish q
portion of it, in lieu of the article we in
tended TO write upon the subject.
When the report was read in Plymouth
Church, the infamous Moulton was pres
ent, and offered some insolent remark.
He had to get out, and was taken away
by some policemen to save him from
personal violence.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

The N. Y. Tribune, in speaking of the
new war upon the colored race in the
Southern States, says:
The South must learn that the negro
is no longer servant, but power in the
State-a useful ally and a dangerous
enemy. He cannot be restored to the
position of inferiority and submission !;
he cannot be treated as q humble de-
dependent; he cannot be kept away
from the polls, and the White Mans
Party may as well recognize the truth at
How he shall behave himself in his new
dignity, what he shall do with his new
power depends, let us warn our Southern
friends, great deal upon the behavior of
his former masters
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

We had almost forgotten. A short
time ago we received circular which
stated that the author of it took it for
granted that we are an Irishman, and
wanted us to send him an autobiography
cal sketch of our life, for publication in
the irish World newspaper Yes yes.
We will send him couple of volumes OF
our Random Thoughts and Personal
Recollections, from which he will learn
that we are indeed a wild Irishman.
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CONVENTION.

The citizens of jackson county, Ohio,
who believe that the evils consequent
upon the use of Intoxicating drinks de-
mand political action, are requested to
meet at the Court House in jackson, on
Saturday, Sept II, 1874, at IL o'clock, A.
NJ, for the purpose of nominating a
county ticket, and transacting such other
business as may properly come before
the convention.
By order of the Prohibition Central
Committee.
GEO. w. FRY. Chairman.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PROSPE 9 TU =
jackson Daily Standard.

| On the 10th day of September, the second vol
une of the JACKSON DAILY STANDARD
will be commenced.
Three numbers will be issued during The three
DAYS of the county fair. Subscriptions and ad-
vertisements received from this time until the
| fair. The terms will be the same as last year,
| and the price of advertisements The same. the
papers will be delivered by rrter to SUBSCRIBERS
in town, for ten cents for the three issues same
price by mail to subscribers residing in Jackson
county. To subscribers residing outside OF
| Jackson county fifteen cents, and we VIII pay
| the postage.
Advertisements one dollar per inch space,
| one insertion in each of the three dailies, and
| one insertion in the weekly.
We will engage to print and circulate not less
| than 500 COPIES each day. u
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

DIR. A. L. Norton, who is well known
In the southern part of this county is the
Republican candidate for Commissioner
IN Scioto county. No better man could
have been selected. We have been init
mately acquainted with DR.. Norton for a
quarter of a century, and know what we
say.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

Confederate General Robert Toombs
has been interviewed by newspaper re-
porter, and declares that he will never
submit to the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments to the constitution of the
United States, and that he is strongly in
favor of Grant for third term.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

We have received complimentary
ticket from John C. Vanden, Secretary
to attend the Gallia county fair, which
wnl be held September %, "a and 25,
1874. The people of Gallia and Jackson
counties have been attending each 9th
er's fairs with mutual benefit.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

The Congressional Convention at Ports
mouth last Wednesday nominated Mr..
Bundy for Congress. There was no 9TH
er candidate, and no opposition. Mr..
Bundy's majority ought to be five thous-
and
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

The Democrats achieved another glori-
Gus victory in Tennessee last week. On
some trivial, trumped up charge, they
had sixteen negroes put in Jail at Tren-
ton, and then about hundred of these
,chivalrous rebels took them out of iail
and murdered them.
Democratic principles never change.
ITO love rum and hate niggers," is what
Horace Greeley, their late truthful can
didate for President, said were the sum
and substance of Democratic principles.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

A young man in Hillsboro, named
Doggett, shot and killed Burt Heller, a
desperate character, who was at the time
beating Doggetfs father. Young Dog.
gett had an examination and was dis.
charged.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

Even benighted Pike county, the little
kingdom of Emmitt, gave 321 majority
against license. The great whisky ring,
and the distillers' and brewers address
flung in, could only muster 69S votes for
whisky in all Pike county.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

The Pomeroy Telegraph devoted all its
influence and energy in favor of license,
and the result was 1878 majority against
license in Meigs county. We congratu-
late Bro. Chapman upon this evidence of
his great influence in the county he now
represents in the Ohio Legislature.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

Hon. N. III. Van Vorhes has been NOM
mated for Congress in the Athens Dis
triet. He is an able man, and very pop
ular. He has been Speaker of the House
in the Ohio Legislature two or three
fiuoao
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DOAD NoTICEl

Il
Notice is hereby given that petition will be
presented to the Trustees of Lick township OF
jackson county, Ohio, at their session to be
held on Saturday, October 8, A d. 1874, praying
for the establishment of q township road along
the following described route in said. township
of Lick to-wil Commencing at the northeast
corner of lot number one hundred and fifteen
of the Scioto Salt Reserve lands Lick township,
Jackson county, Ohio, thence running West
along the North boundary lines of the said Lot
No lis and Lots Nos. ia and lis, to the CALI
polls road where the North line of said lot
No. 1l3 crosses said Gallipo1is road.
JOHN NJ. SMITH.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

We have received the first number of
the Ohio Valley Bee, published at Mason
City, West Virginia, by Lee G. Sayles.
Mr.. Sayles taught school at Oak Hill a
few years ago, and occasionally wrote for
the STANDARD. Mr.. Sayles has the ability
to make lively paper,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

Last Saturday we received a copy of
the West Union Defender, the first we had
seen for six weeks 1t has patent in
side. We are sorrv to see Bro. Eylar ex-
hibiting such evidence of decay. Patent
gizzards are certain evidences of failing
constitutional vigor.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-03

The Democratic Congressional Con-
=vention in the 2thaistrict has been in
session days, at Lancaster, and balloted
524 times, and no candidate nominated
up to Monday night
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The city of Ironton gave 45 majority
against license, and Lawrence county
gave III majority against license.
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DRoBATE NOTICES.

DROBATE NOTICES.
The accounts of ]. w. Longbon, Administra-
tor of George w. Davis, deceased and William
T. Evans, Administrator of Samuel Farmer,
deceased, have been filed in the Probate Court
of jackson county, Ohio, for settlement, and the
same are set for examination and hearing on
the 18th day of September, y. d. 1874, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. of said day.
JOHN J. C. EVANS,
Sept. 8, 1S74-3w Probate Judge.
NTOTICE.-The undersigned has been duly
IN appointed and qualified as administrator
| of the estate of Shepard jerks, late of jackson
| county, Ohio, deceased.
JACOB A. SELL, ...
| Sept. 8, '74.-3w Administrator.
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Gallia county gave only l464 majority
against license. Glorious old Gallia.
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FOUND ALIVE,
AND FULL OF BUSHES

AND FULL. OF BUSINESS!
And greatly in need of
"How are You on for Stamps To-day?"
Being greatly in need of all my means, in order
to keep up live stock of drugs paints, oils,
and fancy articles, ! would cordially invite one
and all to favor me at your earliest convent
ence as you know how it is yourself
aug274w HALE.
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ELEVEN YEARS.

1t is eleven years to-day since the pres
ent proprietor of the STANDARD became
sole owner of the establishment On the
Sd day of September, 1868, the first num-
Der of the paper was issued after the de-
struction of the Office by John Morgan's
rebel army, on the 18th of July, 1868.
We print A quires, or 1856 papers,
more than we printed the day the office
was destroyed. The paper has twice been
enlarged since its commencement under
the new arrangement, September 8, 1868.
In that issue we said:
"sALUTAToRY.
after suspension of six weeks, the
STANDARD once more makes its appear
ance. l have bought out my partner
Mr.. Trip, and now own the paper myself.
l have invested nearly all the means
possess in the establishment. The little
savings of years of industry and economy
have been invested in the. paper. / be-
lieve that whatever of talent or worldly
goods have been intrusted to man by his
Creator should be employed in promot-
ing the glory of God, and the best inter-
ests of mankind Believing that my linn
tied talents and means could best SUBJ
serve the foregoing objects by embark
ing in this enterprise, l have chosen this
course.
My motto, at the head of the paper,
taken from the great Thomas Jefferson,
shall be my ruling motive. during what
ever of futurd years may be added to my
life, If 1 do not deal effective blows
against every form of tyranny, it will be
for want of ability, and not for want eff
an earnest purpose.
"And now, friends, you have nobly
stood by me in the hour of trial; and
may God forsake me, if l falter in the
glorious cause of my country.
I'D. MACKLEY.
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Adams county gave e75 majority against
license
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List of Premiums.

List of Premiums to be awarded by the
jackson County Agricultural Society, at
their goth Annual Fair, to be held at
Jackson c. H, Ohio, Sept l6, II, and 18,
1874.
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Each competitor to ride the others
mule.
Entry fee for trotting and pacing
$3.50
Two to go at time, and no premium
to be awarded unless two or more entries
are made.
CLASS 16.
Iron md NTirnrnlr L. NTnCtlr,,,o Cr,r,lt
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REECHER.

GEO. w. FRY, Chairman
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-24

There is painful monotony in the
custo mary forms of greeting, which the
best natured persons at times find irri-
tating. The curt How dye do2" or
Morning. or Hello" are endurable.
But to be accosted during the day by
several dozen acquaintance with How
the young mann" or What's new?"
or F" Why, you're quite a stranger ="
How are you, KurnalP" Whats the
news" " Whose going to be nominated
by the convention" is severe tax on
patience when the inquirers are num-
bered by the hundred. They seize you
by the hand, and then are in trouble
studying how and when to let 60, and at
last drop it like cremated biscuit.
People say exactly the same thing every
time they see you, and each time they
mean precisely nothing; there is no
ring of heartiness in their voice to miti-
gate the nothingness Of the words. They
think the occasion calls for something,
so they run over the gamut of inelegant
and pass on to inhict =
like torture upon somebody else.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-24
Masonic Picnic To.nax.

The great picnic progressing at James
Park to-day under the auspices of the
Masons of the city will attract crowds
OF people to the Park. At FIVE o'clock
'nis afternoon the baby show will be in
augurated by Leubrie, who will distrib-
ute nine splendid prizes among the in
iantS' The prizes are elegant and valu-
aoie, and have been contributed by
Leubrie Bros, W. G. Byrd, Lowenstein
q Bros, G. N. Erich, Menken Bros,
Eugene Leidy and Mansfield 4 Hiebee.
Over one hundred presidents and queens
of the society of the future will be pres.
ent as claimants for the prizes, and all
of them will be in favor of tie Bartlett
movement. The Masons are willing to
give the babies a chance and few
hours enjoyment, all of which speaks
well for this benevolent and world.re-
nowned Order. At six o'clock the Sir
Knights Of the Cyrene Commandery
will exemplify their drill, which will be
most attractive to all visitors. The best
band in the city has been engaged for
the dancers, and the terpsichorean plea
sures will be kept up to late hour to-
night. All improper characters will be
refused admission to the grounds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-24
Mississippi valley society.

At the Chamber of Commerce to-day
there was quite a large attendance of
capitalists, professional and business
men who appeared in response to call
made in the morning papers, stating that
Mr.. G. l.. Griffing, American agent of
the Association, and Hon. Jefferson
Davis would deliver addresses on the
objects and benefits of the enterprise.
President Pettigrew took the chair and
introduced Mr.. Grifing, the American
agent of the Mississippi Valley Society.
Mr.. Grifing is tall, semi-clerical
looking gentleman, who read from
copious notes in conversational tone
of voice. He gave the history and
origin of the society, and impressed upon
his hearers the benefit to be derived
from immigration from the Old World
to the South and. close commercial rela-
lions and trade with Europe by estab-
fishing in London an International
Chamber Of Commerce, with branches
in all the cities of the Mississippi valley.
At the conclusion of his interesting
address, Mr.. Davis, who has recently
returned from Europe, was introduced
by President Pettig.ew, who stated that
Mr.. Davis would speak as to the neces-
sity of establishing a steamship line be-
tween London and New Orleans. Mr..
Davis, on arising, was warmly received.
He made a most elaborate speech on the
subject stated AS we 60 to press the
Chamber Of Commerce is taking action
on both propositions by appointing com
mittees, ETC., and passing resolutions as
to the subjects matter SO ably presented.