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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

MARRIAGE ECERTIFIcATEsf from five cents
upwards, also a full stock of Justices
Blanks. Binn' sJustice, Graydon's Forms,
Dunlap's Forms, &c, &c, at the New
Book Store of Amos Steck, Somerset Pa.
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EXECUTOR'S NOTIGE-.-

Estate Of John Herseh, late Of Summit twp.
decd.
Letters Of testamentary on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned notice
Is hereby given TO those indebted to 1t to make i'm
mediate payment, and those having claifnsagainst
II, to present them duly authenticated for settle
ment on Friday July 3rd, 1874, at his late resi-
dence.
JACOB BOWSER
WN. HERSCH.
may y Executors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

WsrI-pAPEEs. window shades. in all
stvIeq and Qualities, al the new Book Store.
Amos STICK,
No. Mammoth Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

WALL-PAPERs of all styles, coloTs and
prices also very full stock Of Window
Shades, Plain and Figured, ofGreen, Buff,
Stone Colored and White at Amos Steck's
new store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

Dunn EDGE Co, Clipper Scythes are
the best, and the only genuine Clipper
Scythes in the market For sale by John
Z. Blymyer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

THE grand jury Of Fayetle county found
one hundred and forty-fve indictments at
IFS late sitting-ihe largest number ever
found in the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

4 LARGE lot OF barrel Salt will be ex-
changed for Butter, Apple Butter, 70
taioes, &c.
w. w. DAVIS & Bro.
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EoR SALE.

grist and saw mill, six acres Of land, two
houses. one new VIII sell one-fourth, One-half or
whole Of mills in No. l order. Turbine wheels;
water the whole year. For further particulars,
address box 10, New Alexandria, WestmOreland
county, Pa. Also, mill and sixty acres of land
in I.igonier township, on Four Mile Run, three
mileslrom the town Of Ligonier. Address as
above iuel0
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

WHAT THEY ALL SAY want to buy
either a light Calico or neat figured Per
Gale dress, and Till go TO Patton & Hurst's s
10 get it, for know they have the best
assortment to select from.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

The undersigned duly appointed auditor to dis
tribute the funds In the hands Of the assignee OF
Levi Woliersberger among those legally entitled
thereto, hereby gives notice that me will attend to
the duties Of his appointment on Friday, June
10Th, at his Office in Somerset borough when and
where all persons interested may attend.
II, l.. BAER,
lneS Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

BIBLES and Testaments, ofall sizes and
prices also Hymn Books Of all denomina-
iions, at Amos Steck's New Book Store,
Somerset Pa.a
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A SSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Henry G. Hochstet-
Ter made voluntary assignment to John Ober for
the oenent Of his creditors. All pers0as knowing
themselves indebted 70 the said Hcchsteter will
please call at once and make settlement. and mar
tieularly ON the SOth day of May, when he will ap
pear NJ the house OF the said H. C. HochstetIer
for the the purpose Of settlement
JOHN OBER
nilyl A Assinnee
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
DISTRICT ATTnRNEY

MR. ScULL.-Please announce that will be a
candidate for nomination for District Attorney
at the coming Republican primary election.
!. G. OGLE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
A UDITOR,S NOTICE.-

The undersigned duly appointed by the Orph-
ans Court Of Somerset county, 90 make a distribu-
tion Of the fund in the hands and to come to the
hands Of Michael Long, trustee for the sale Of the
real estate Of Daniel Korns, deceased, to and
among those legally entitled thereto hereby gives
notice that he Will attend TO the duties Of his ap
pOintment on Thursday the 9th day of July at hi s
office, in Somerset, when anl where all persons in
terested may attend.
H. l.. BAER,
lel7 Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
4 UDTToR'S NOTICE.

Having been appointed by the Orphans Court
Of Somerset county, Auditor, on mo lion OF II. +.
Sehell, Es., to ascertain the heirs Of Jacob Ling
and the adyaneemenss made. viii at
tend TO my duties under said a. p0intment at my
office, in Somerset, on Saturday, the 18th day Of
June, 1874, at ten o'clock a. m
w. II. POSTLETHwAITE,
mayo Auditor.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Five dollars win be charged for all announce
ments excepting for Poor House Director and
Auditor, for which s. viii be charged. Tickets
viii be furnished candidates for one dollar per
thousand.
CONGRESS.
We are authorized to announce William II.
koontz, Of Somerset borough, as candidate for
Congress, subject to thedeesi0n Of the Republican
voters at their ensuing primary election
STATE SENATE.
We are authorized to announce Colonel L. d.
Yutzy, Of Ursina borough, as q candidate for
State Senator, subject TO the decision Of the Re
publican voters at their ensuing primary election.
ASSEMBLY.
GARRETT, Pa. June Il. "A
MR. EDrToE:-Please announce through the me
dium OF your valuable paper that hereby with
draw my name as candidate for noIninati0n for
Assembly. 1 appreciate the kindness evincedby
many in piedging their support but find my bust
ness at home requires my undivided time and at
tentiOn. am very truly,
We are authorized to announce Emanuel J.
Meyers, Of Berlin Borough. as a candidate for As
sembly, subject to the decision Of the Republican
voters at their coming primary election.
We are authorized to announce Allen S. win. Of
Milford township, as a candidate for Assembly,
subject to the decision of the Republican voters at
their coming primary election.
We are authorized to announce Joseph u. Mil
Ter, Of Mineral Point, q candidate for Assembly
SUBJECT TO the decision OF the Republican voters at
their coming primary election.
Iagain offer myself to the people Of Somerset
county as candidate for the Legislature, subject
TO the decision Of the Republican primary election
5. ). GOOD,
we are authorized TO announce DR.. Wm. Collins
Of Somerset township. as a candidate for Assem-
bly, SUBJECT to the decision Of the Republican v1t
erS at their coming primary election.
We are authorized to announce William Ends
ley, Of Addison township, as candidate for As
sembly. subject to the decision of the Republican
voters at their coming primary election.
! 1--WE are authorized to announce William Zim-
norman, Of Jenner township, as a candidate for
assembly, subject to the decision OF the Republi-
can voters az their ensuing primary election.
We are authorized to announce Samuel FerreIl.
OF Berlin borough, as u candidate for Assembly
subleetto the decision Of the Republican voters al
their coming primary election.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
Men Adrertisen.ents.
ORPHANS, COURT SALE.

~
BY virtue Of an order issuing out Of the Orph-
ans Court OF Somerset county Pa. 10 me direct
ed viii sell az public sale, on
Saturday, The 2Th dag q Juae 1871,
the following real estate, il;s the estate Of Peter
pornaycr. OF Somerset township deceased, 10 wiz.
A certain tract or parcel Of land situate il Somer
set township Somerset county, Pa, adjoining
lands Of josiah Meyers, Eli Bittner and JACOB
Shaulis, containing five acres, more crlcss, with
the appurtenances The improvements arc a
dwelling house, and an apple orchard; the land is
nearly ali cleared Said land viii be sold for cash
One-thlrd to be paid when land is bid of, and the
balance on confirmation OF sale. Sale viii be held
en- the day named in front Of the Banking House
OF Scheil s. Kinmell, in Somerset, Pa
JONATHAN DORMAYER,
lueI0 Trustee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

POOR HOUSE DIRECTOR

We are authorized to announce the name Of
Daniel ). Miller, Of Somerset tp. as a candidate
for Auditor. subject to the decision OF the Re
pubiiean voters at their coming primary election.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
TO BUILDERS

Proposals viii be received at the Commissioners
office, Somerset for the building of Privy in the
Court House yard, up to the Goth day of June, the
house 10 be 22x12, feet high, Joint shingie roof
and painted; two doors, fourteen stalls one parti
ton extending clear through The stone and ma.
son work included. The contractor to find all the
material for the building
BY order Of the Board
JACOB NEFF,
lclT Clerk
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
4 DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

"A
Estate OF Jacob Blough, Jr., late Of Jenner tp.,
deceased.
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned notice IS
hereby given to those indebted to il 10 make inlme
diate payment, and those having claims against
it. to present them duly authenticated for settle
ment at late residence of deceased, on Thursday
the 10th day OF July 1874
WM BOWMAN,
lue22 Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
Wen known black horse Imp
from England.
BLACK LEICESTERSHIREl

STANDS l. hands high. weighing 1000 ponds. ic
perfection as Draft Horse. and as q sire Hffls
need be said as he has already attained a reUufa
tion IN WestmOreland and this county. second to
none in producing colts Of the highest perfection
as all will admit who attended our County Fafr
last fall some Of his yearling past weighing from
100 TO 1900 pounds. J. s. BIc1Iillen was offered
by two different parties $50 for his colt AMI Ios
King 800 FOR bis Premium colt. and SAYS $50 Is
the lowest dollar that VIII buy him ami cfbers
prices ranging from $50 70 500.
Insurance $500
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

MATILDA HARE, In the Court Of Com .
by her next friend, SAM mon Pleas of Somerset
uel Walter, SCo., Pa. No. II, May
rs Term, 1874. SuhpOe
CHRISTIAN HARE FOR divorce.
The undersigned duly appointed by the Court Of
Common Pleas of Somerset county, commissioner,
to take the testimony and report the facts in the
above eAtitled case and anopinion, hereby gives
tice that he will attend tothe duties Of hisappont-
ment on Wednesday, the sth day Of July, at 10
o'clock, at his office in Somerset borough, when
and whore all persons interested can nttend,
H. l.. BAER,
je17 Commissioner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
CsETTLEMENT Of DIE SCHOOL

NINETEENTH ANNUAL RE-
Y port Of the Somerset County Mutual Fire
INSURANCE Company for the year ending May 5th,
1874
BY bal. in Treas. as per last annual report
AlAN O. tcfo...s > oty W
By cash rec on new policies issued this
year .......................... s7S 43l5
By cash received on renewals this year. 523 S5l5
By cash received on account of assess
ment No. this year.................. 1is 2I
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
CTATEMENT of SETTLEMENT

ID ECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF
IL Somerset borough School District for the wear
ending June LIST, 1874. Tax rate ten mills on the
dollar OF valuation for school purposes and seven
mills for building purposes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
DEPORTOFTH DIRECTORS
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
All persone owning lots on Park street in Ur-
sna borough are hereby notified and requested 70
lay down five foot pavement, According TO orli-
nance No within thirty days from this date.
BY order of Council
J. B. DAVIS,
Ursina, June2 1874. Secretary
jei7
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
PETER HEFFLEY.

CIhep approaching
do
ed Oft
had Of
se
command should
Advantages like Hey be
without deFimn q
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
Centaur LiaIrncns.

There Is no pain which the
Ceniaur Lsniments viii not re-
iieve. no swelling they will not
su6iue, and no lameness which
they will not cure. This is
strong language, but it is true.
They have produced more cures
Of rheumatism, neuralgia, lock-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
Pittsburgh & connellsville
RAILROAD.
Pittsburgh, Washington & Baltimore
esSHORT LINE-,7
ALTERATION OF TINE.

On and aiter Sunday, May lo'h- 1874 irain'
on this Road win Depart and Arrive from Depot
corner Grant and Water streets as follows;
DEPART. PIrTsBuEeH TIME ARRIVE
Local Mall Go am. Nckeesport Ae,
Through HIail 20 an CON. .o's' an.
Mixed Wav ESQ an dcAeeelofs he-
CIV Il.o0 am W. Newton Ac-
nToErrrsf,drt Ac- com ....-..-- .h.zO am.
eg1l. OBS pm Through TX. .Sss5 am.
I fsnncIisvilie Ae- Connellsyiile Ac-
com n.......s. .s.35 pm coIa......... 1000 a. m.
McKecspori Ae- Mekeesport Ac-
cgn..........430 pm. cotn.-..---. Y; m.
W. Newton Ac- 1'Keesp0rt Ac-
com .5.lO p.rn.. com n......... 200 pm.
lIeKocsport Ac- McKeesport Ae-
com ..... e20 pm, com ..-.....-. 8;50 pm.
Through Ex, 500 pm. unl0ntown Ac-
McKeesport Ac- com--..-.... -6;lo pm.
com. ........ 100 pm n Keesport Ae-
West Newton COM. ~ an
Church Train. l2;s5 pm. Through Mali.s.25 pm.
West Newton
Church Train1005 an
.Nsil and Accommodation Trains daily, except
Sundays. EETgSS Trains daily.
b. ( BYNDMkN. SLMLG C. HOUGH,
Gen. SEBt Gen. Pass, Ag't
General Ticket Office, 43 5th Avenue.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
DlnEcrons ELncrr66 ron rnn ENSUING YEAR.

DIRECTORS ELECTED FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
Jacob d. Miller. Ahram Beam, NJ. Zimmerman,
Joseph G. Lichty, Samuel Barclay, Tobias BIey
ers Joseph Keim, VIM. ]. Baer, G. l.. Miller and
John Hicks, Of Somerset county, Pa. and Leon
ard Bittner, NJ. @. Miller and Gabriel Hull, Of
Bedford county, Pa.
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
Jacob D. Miller, President; John Hicks, Secre-
tary, Treasurer and General Agent
By order Of the Board,
JOHN HICKS.
luel0 Secretary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17


mfne
e b efgas
NJ thanks the afore urro
b
eIhnpr5y
er KNOWN tlv
me hane and the cost oee1n lt than
I'm horso eera R
N n The aoTcl eIonfy
70 colt each hea afoyei fa
he o 0fsGmcy year
als
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

Iagain offer myself to the people Of Somerset
county as a candidate for the Legislature subject
TO the decision Of the Republican primary election
s. GOOD
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

We are authorized to announce Dr. Vvrn. Collins
Of Somerset township, as a candidate for Assem-
bly,, subject to the decision Of the Republican vot-
erS at their coming primary election.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

We are authorized to announce Emanuel 7.
Meyers, Of Berlin Borough. as a candidate for As
sembly, subject 70 the decision Of the Republican
voters at their coming primary election.
We are authorized to announce Allen s. win. Of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

Five dollars win be charged for all announce
ments excepting for Poor House Director and
Auditor. for which s. viii he charged. Tickets
viii be furnished candidates for one dollar per
thousand.
ltRryf. pES.G
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

We are authorized to announce Joseph u. Nil
Ter, Of Mineral Point. as q candidate for Assembly
subject to the decision OF the Republican voters at
their coming primary election.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
Also, Hambletonian Stallion
ALHAM MBRA

DpCunas5 dfp thy
ebv
IN Amerc
O 10
tpen1i
I enO riny
Cumte fp,ns
n Aihanlrl y
] leampai
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
A UDIToR'S NOTICE.

jue1O
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
Dry Goods, Fancy & Staple Notions
Ribbons, Embroidery, Laces, &c.

Would be pleased have his Friends Patrons call and
anime his Stock before purchasing elsewhere Store
Main Street. opposite the Barnet House.. Somerset Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

We are authorized to announce William Ends
ley. Of Addison township, n candidate for As
sembly, subject to the decision Of the Republican
voters at their coming primary election.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

We are authorized to announce Colonel L. d.
Yutzy, Of Ursina borough, as a candidate for
State Senator, subject 70 the decision Of the Re
publican voters at their ensuing primary election.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17
A UDIToR's NOTICE.

Inaye
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-06-17

PATTON & HURST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-11-27

In Decatur ILL.,, a baby of Mr.. Calhoun
tumbled into clstern, and true TO the maternal IN
stinc Mrs Calhoun jumped after II. and there remained
waist deep water with the cld ia hcr arms, from
oclOck - o'clock there belns no Que on
the place to wnOm sho could call for help.
Now it is the Townley heirs and the meet
ing to take measures get the money has been held in
Toyenton; and the Englan ia valued at $780,
OO1OOO TIe heirs subscribed tac noble SUM OF SIS, aud
are ready spend every cent OF u, prosecuting
clamInd We wish that they may got even $25OOOO 900
candidate who wasn't elected in Minnesota
said to have received the election according
TO the following classification: Defeated. perhaps
Devastated; DcmoraliE'd; Decmated; Defuncted !;
Sold! Bsaten Bruised! MAugedl Mashed Mar
dercd Slain Ia shOrt-ScOoprdl At the date OF
tue latest report, he was ge.ns no batter very fast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-11-27
the more men have OF that grace the happy they

At the close OF the sermon the hymn, owei tno
anthem raise the song" sung, libeal COLLECTION
for the benefit OF the poor TAKEN and the congreg
ton was dismissed with a benedlcu0n.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-10-15
Jonneboro' Oct. 10 1874.
A Curie uS Case ef Prematu re
WtdoWhso cd.

PHILADELPHIA. October IA case
of premature w~idowhood came to light to.
day. "A woman named Catharine Flu.
terer, taking out letters of administration
upon the estate of her husband, whom she
swore had died in Pottsville in March last.
and then presenting her certificate of APP
pointment as ADMINISTRATIVE to the transfer
agent of the city in order to have a Que
hundred dollar city bond belonging to her
husband transferred to her. The hus,
band, it appears, had missed his bond and
notified the agent a few days before not
to transfer them if presented by his wife,
who had stolen them aud deserted him.
Catherine was committed for perjury.
Her husband was at the bearing.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-10-15
THE GREAT

TO all persons desiring HOMES in the
great and prosperous West, the Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad Company gives a
cordial invitation to visit its lands in
Central and Southwest Missouri,
which possess all the requirments of a
good climate, good soil, good water and
health, with long and cool summers. a nd
short and mild winters.
l,2OO. 900 Acres of Prairie and Tim
bered Lands are offered for sale at low
prices and on bong time-terms in fact
made to suit purchasers, who are furn-
ishcd with Free Transportation from st.
Louis to the lands, at the Company's
Office ih st. Louis.
For particulars in pamphlets with
maps.address A. l.. DEANE, Land Com
missioner, Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
co., 20 South 4th Street, st. Louis, Mo.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-10-15
A GREAT ERROR.

We met a gentleman the other day,
who said LIE wanted a teacher. Ours is a
primary school, and uny body can teach
it. We can not afford to pay much Of a
saliry. We want a cheap teacher. One
that is able to teach reading, spelling and
writing. There will he no class in arith>
metic, geography or history. None of
our children ale advanced. A teacher
who is able to teach our children, is all
we want. We are willing to pay twenty
dollars per month.
1t is a great mistake to employ in,
0 mpetent teachers in the primay
schools. .
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-10-15
THE WHOLE WESTERN COUN-
TRY

Can now be easily reached by the AT
LANTIc AND PACIFIC, AND MISSOURI
AND PACIFIC Railroads and their Tail,
stage and steamboat connections. These
lines commence at St. Louis, at which
point the Mississippi river is crossed by
tue most magnificent Steel Bridge in the
World, and traverse the whole length
of Central and Southwest Missouri, and
a portion OF Kansas and the Indiana Ter
'ritory' and thus furnish to the business
man, plcasure-sceker and the emigrant,
the most direct and comfortable route
to all points in Missouri, Kansas, Texas,
Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, Utah,
Wyoming, California, Oregon and the
whole Pacific Slope. Superior induce
ments are offered for those seeking new
homes in the Far West, and the trans
portatioh facilities are unequaled BY any
Western road. Everybody going West
should give these roads a trial, and be
convinced that the Missouri Pacific
Through Line and the Atlantic and Pa.
cific Short Line are the really popular
thrOughfares of travel. For maps, time
tables, information as to rates, routes,
ETC., address e.. A. Ford, General Pas
'senger Agent, II, Louis Mo. Questions
will be c%heeriully and promptly aswer-
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-10-15

We are in receipt Of the following
new music, from Messrs. George Willig
& Co., Publishers, Baltimore, Md.
Excelsior Polka" Muller The song
my Darling sang" Mil!ard; Jolly
Brother" (Gallop) Bardik Glad It'd
ings." (Marce) Van Leer; 81 Relic,
(lnstrumental) Mogart; Bear gently
time, on those we love-" (Song) "Bcauti-
full Dreams" (Song); Hope (March).
After hearing this choice selection
reHdered by first class musicians, we can
recommend it all, especially Excelsior"
(price 5Oc.) and "A Relic" (price 40y
We would recommend this HOUSE. to
any. one wanting choice music.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-10-15
WRONG

The thirst for office grows stronger
every year. We are unable to see what
there is in Office to create such an absorb
ing interest. Look at the candidates
now passing their claims upon tho public.
Upon what grounds do these gentlemen
base their claims to the suffrage of the
people? Do they propose any measures
that look to the ultimate relief Of the
country? How many of them can rise
above party, or party issue? Very few we
would suggest. Men have an undoubted
right to run for office and to gil any
office to which they may be elected.
But why do men propose to fill an office
for which they arc not in the least pre-
pared? 1t is a great and responsible
work to make laws for the people, and
yet we have men Offering their services
for legislators who have not the most
distant idea of the wants of the county.
The great questions OF finance, taxation
and education they know nothing about.
Because u man belongs to this or that
party is no reason why he should be elec.
ted. We can never be releaved of our
difficulties by sending incompent men to
the legislature. We want men of sound
Judgment and practical experience to
make our laws. Because a man is a
farmer is no reason hat be should 90 to
the legislature. Doctors, lawyers or any
other professional class have no privileges
above any other class. Is the man quail.
fed? Can he do tho people any good
Is he in favor Of education, temperance,
economy, and general progress? Can he
draft a bill? Is he able to advocate q
measure as a LEGISLATOR
1t i, worse than folly that men who
lay no claims to intelligence or even
general information should be entrusted
with the sacred duty Of making our
laws!