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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

w The following was received from
Nj. WnLlAM WHEELER, of Ottawa,
Kansas, last week:
FRlEsD JERE: On Sunday, 2lst ult.,
l had the misfortune to lose, by fire,
my house and all its contents, including
my library Of about 600 volumes ]
also lost fine collection of insects
about 1000 specimens We didn't save
even q suit of clothing for each Of the
family Mrs W. and one daughter 60,
away with only whet they had on in
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

UThe Grand Jury reported the jail
g kept in accordance With the rules Of
Che Court, and 10 clean. healthy con-
dition. The gentlemen should have re
counsnded its repair, as it needs a
thorough overhauling.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14
FOR SALE.

An order for No. 6S75 Wilson Shut
tie Machine for s25, which would make
the machine come at s4s; and an order
for a Domestic Machine for SIS, price
S6S. which would make the machine
come at S47 Sc; which are warranted for
8 years. Also 4 second hand Singer
Machines end Wheeler & Wilson from
$40 to $40:
VIM. MlNSTERMAN, Agent,
WooDsFrELD, MONROE County,, OaIo,
Nov. 9, 1875-tf.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

: "a The SANDER suit of FkisT We
BAUMBERGER, which was 10 have been
tried in Court the 10th inst, WAS com
promised by the parties after their ar
rival in town. There were about thirty
Witnesses present from Ohio, Adams
and Salem townships
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~The young folks of Sardis will
produce the play entitled Ten Nights
in . Bar ROOM during the present
month. The posters, programmes aud
tickets will be printed at The SPIRIT Of
fee this week.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

q MA bill TO permit person charged
with Q criminal offence to testify in his
own behalf. was passed by the Lower
Heoss Of the West Virginia Legislature
on the 9Th inst. A law OF that nature
was passed by the Ohio Legislature sew
eral years since. =
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

HMrs. HAWKINS wife OF WIN g..
HAwxrxs Esq who resides near Anti
"a; ;this county, fell on the porch At
her home, short time since, and had
one of her hip joints put out of place
and received other injuries
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14
GARprrrsn. Of Hunte

EHMlLroN CARPENTER, Of Hunter,
and WILLIAx POWELL, of New Castle,
Belmont county, we're arrested by U. S
Marshal Corr, last week, charged with
dealing in and passing counterfeit mon
ey. They have been taken to Cncinna-
q for trial = '. '''ti -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

ATTENTION TEAcHe eRs p. ScHUMA
CHER Jr has the largest lot of Reward
Cards ever brought into Monroe Coun-
ty, also large lot of candy which he
offers lower than any other house in
Noodsfeld.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~M Mr.. LEROY WELSH. recently ap-
pointed Treasurer of State, filed his
bond for 100000, in Belmont county,
in two days. The name of WELSH is
as good as q bond in this part of Ohio
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~ There Was an apparent feeling OF
relief about the courtroom when it Was
learned thst the Grand Jury had found a
bill against the BARKER brothers for
murder in the second degree, and not
<ha 6rsf
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

A%If you want sale bills, letter heads,
business cards, envelopes with business
card printed, bills of lading, or other
job work, call at The Spirit Office, or
send your order. We will do you good
work at low rates
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

b% The largest assortment Of hats
and caps, boots and shoes. in tswn. can
he found at HOEFFLER'S store. South
of the Court House Call and see him,
goods and plices, before going else
where.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

HMr JAMES DENBow, OF Wayne,
and Mr. SlxoH Rosr, Of Center town
ship, purchased the farm OF Mr. JoHS
6uyra, four miles northwest of Woods
Geld, last week, at Is dollars per acre
lfS0 acres in all.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

e~We are authorized to announce
F n BEARD, Of Center township, as q
candidate for Justice of the Peace, cub.
ject to the decision of the voters atthe
election to be held on Saturday, the
l8th inst. 1 za d.f
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

HIn the wsst Virginia Legislature
on the 9th inst, Mr.. MoELDowsEr in
sroduced "a biz sppropriating $1,000 to
aid in the coh1truction of bridges
across the mouth Of Big and Little
Fishing Creek in .We,sel county,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

EThe County Commissioners, at
their session last week, ordered the
county fail insured in the Home OF Co
lumbus for 10000 dollars, at 3-15 per
cat Tor three years. ,1ad 9siJ OF
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

HWarranty, Mortgage and Quit
Claim Deeds, Chattle Mortgages, Sum-
none, Subpenas, Executions, and other
blanks used by Justices of the Peace for
sale at TIE SPIRIT office
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

NThe failure Of B F Hook & Co,
OF Baltimore, has bad . perceptible,
though perhaps temporary, effect on the
tobacco market here. While it has
caused some growers to yield 9 little. it
has rendered come buyers little timid.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

s@ Hats. Caps. Boots, Shoes, Cloth.
ing, Calieoes, Muslins, Coffee, Sugar.
Tea, Rice, Tobacco, Nsils, Notions and
other articles to be found in a country
store, oan he purchased at fair prices at
JAMES A briggs.
NSw Castle, Monroe CS., O.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

w Mrs. JAxEs CowDEN, of Guernsey
county, was thrown from her horse the
Sd inst, resulting in breaking her collar
bone and crushing her shoulder i -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~ Mr. PETER DIEHL effected an ar
raegement with HE creditors last week
and resumed business We are glad to
note this, as Mr. DIEHL is one Of our
most accommodating business men.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

feCnarlestonihss been selected as
the place for the holding Of the next
Democratic Stste Convention in West
Virginia. but the time has not yet been
decided upon.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

why will you Suffer from Rheuma'
tism, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Swellinys, Barns
Soalds or Weak Back, when the Osntaur Lini-
ment affords certain relief. Many articles
ssothe pain to certain extent. but the Centaur
Liniment cures. The White Liniment is
for the human family, the Yellow Liniment is
for horses and animals-decl4, 75wl3Y.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

m.T Tie assortment Of Hats. Caps,
Bsots, Shoes and Clothing, is still com
plete and at the right prices, at the one
price and cash, house of MORRIS &
ARMSTRONG
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

HThe probate OF WM B. AsroR's
viii developes the fact that be sas not
worth over $4,000. .oOo We presume
the heirs are sadly disappointed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

m-Another lot of those large 10 4
bed blankets just received, and sell at
three dollars, and are worth FIVE dollars
Can't be heat in any market, at NOR.
RIS g. ARMSTRONG'S,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

Cross and sickly children can be
made healthy and strong by regulating their
stomachs and bowels with Castoria. 1t is
more effective than Castor Oil and is as pleasant
to take as honey. For Wind Colic, Sour Stom-
ach, Worms and Costiveness, there is nothing
in existence equal to Caatoria.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

DIED-0n the 7th inst, Mrs. DEBo
RAH MASON, wife OF HENRY MASON, o
Woodsfeld, in the 74th year Of her
age.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14
HOLIDAY GOODS
AT THE-
CITY n A h e Il Y

JACOB RErNHERR has just received a
large lot of fine and common candies,
toys, canned fruits and almost any other
article yon desire In his$lne.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~. When GRANT said, "Let no guilty
man escape" HENDERSON thought he
meant it. For this little mistake he is
now carrying his official head 10 3 sling.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

1~We can furnish our subscribers
with Harpers Monthly Magazine, Week
ly or Bazaar, one year, for S3 rs. The
regular price is "a for either.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

iTJosrpH Jackson, the young man
Who had his foot crushed by the cars on
the railroad between Bellaire and Bridge
port, several weeks since, was brought
home last week.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

EEA. D. DRIGGS' stock of dry
goods, groceries, hardware and queens
ware, is full and will be sold at extreme
ly low prices. Call and examine for
yourselves and learn prices =.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

RLarge and small Dolls for sale at
REINHERR's.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

ra-Fancy notions of all kinds, suit
able for The Holidays at the one price
and cash house of MORRIS & ARM
STRONG.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

.WThe dwelling house Of WlLrIAAA.
d. sn6 JosrrH n ARroLr, near Bellsirse,
Belmont county, was destroyed by fire
she 7th sinst Insured for Sl 900.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

To TAX PAYERS Treasurer MORRIS
has extended the time for paying taxes
to Friday evening, the 3lst inst
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

&Mr. E W. ARnsrsosa, of the
hrm ef Mo.zrs 4 ARMSTRONG. fell from
. hay-loit on Thursday of last week and
dislocated one OF his eIbows
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~Judge GILMER DUDLEY died at
the residence OF bis daughter in Cald-
we'll, Noble county, the 9Th inst, aged
"a years. q
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

@Calicoes, Clothing, Muslins, and
other articles in the dry goods line for
sale at reduced rates by L HOEFFLER
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

Y~ The following letter from Mrs.
II NJ. RHINEs, Of Ozark, this county,
relating TO quilts. will aslonish those
who have been Boosting of quilts con-
tanning two or three thousand squares /:
Ed. SPIRIT ! have seen in The SPIRIT
an item about quilts / have quilt
called Jacobs Ladder" that contains
6.l31 squares Beat that; who CAM
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

EEIf you want handsome Goa
box, bucket, shovel and stand for Hoi-
dav Presents, 60 to W. NJ. ALEXAN-
DER'S
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

NThs annual election OF Directors
Of The Monroe Bank will take place on
Shs,vecond Tuesday of January s.,. q
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14
BUSIN ESS NOTICES.
Fresh Oysters at A. DIErER's

EEIf you want ANYTHING in the Fur.
niture line call at FRITZ REEFS Jew.
elry Store, Woodsfield, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

re- The residents of Green and ad-
joining townships can buy goods at low
rates al the store of JAMES A. DRIGGs,
In New Castle.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

EFNow is the time to look after
your chimnies Fire clay chimnies are
the best ALEXANDER keeps them
and also the best Ca, bon OIL.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

ETTweeds, Jeans, Cassimers, Alpa.
cas-, and other articles in the dry goods
line, can be had, at low prices, at A. D
briggs store
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

fFIf you want Cslicoes, Muslins,
Water Proof Cloth aud Flanuels, all Of
the best quality, go to the store of
A D. DRIGGS.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~The name OF Miss JENNIE BcR-
TON vas omitted. Internationally, from
the Roll Of Honor, of the Onion School
report. published last week.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

RALEXANDER has large stock
of the finest and best heating stoves in
the market
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

RA. D briggs has Hats, Caps
Boots and Shoes, Clothing and Fancy
Hose. Give him call
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~ REINHKRR has canned peaches
tomatoes, corn, peas, Strawberries, and
salmon. Give him a call
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

E Groceries. Hardware and Queens
ware. the hest in the market, for sale at
A D DRIGGS'.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

w RErNuERK will supply teachers
who intend giving their schools q
"Christmss treat" with nuts, candies
and toys at low rates.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

EB-If You want anything in the Con-
fectionery line for Christmas, REINHERR
can supply your wants
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

uMr, GEoRss Ross, Of Wayne
sospshin purchased the farm. 43 acres,
os.JAxEs sDsss,w in the same town
sbip, for 1000 dollars Z
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

EEDon't fail to go to ALEXAN-
DER'S aud see his fne stock of nice,
stoves of all kinds
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

wF For marbleized iron mantle fire
fronts, CRATES and almost any thing else
you may want, 60 to ALEXANDER'S.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

EEIt you want nice sweet lard next
Summer, go to ALEXANDER'S and
get one OF his nice Lard Cans
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

tV-GO to the strictly one price and
cash store of NORRIS 4 ARM
STRONG, and buy your wife or daugh
ter one of those handsome cashmeres
for Christmas present
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

%If you want oysters, pickles, ci-
gsrs, tobacco. or almost anything else
20 to REINHERR's
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

p% Prescriptions carefully compoun.
ded, day or night, at T. o. CASTLE 4
co S Drug Store.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~ Fancy and common candies, and
toys Of all kinds for sale at REINHERR's
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~TRE SPIRIT is mailed To suhscri-
bers outside OF Monroe County, free of
postage at 81 80 per year. II you
want your friends in the West to know
what is going on in Monroe county send
them TIE SPIRIT.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

.-Tvo columns of Business No,
ticess on our local page Read them.
zAHAn infant child Of JoRH j. ana
CArHAxixs sEAKIE1, of Wayne tewn.
ship, died the Sd inst :.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

FyGent's Uaderclothing. Felt Skirts
Shawls, Merinos and Delaines for sale
cheap for cash OF the store Of
A. D. briggs. +
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~ --latest STYLES of stationery at the
Drug Store of T o Castle d co.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

RE Fresh Oysters by the can at T. o
CASTLE & cos.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

EEFruit cake, green apples and doll
babies for sale at RErNHERR's.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~ Cerhfcases nave been filed In
cooperating the Ohio Valley Glass Com
pany, of Martins Ferry, capital, $780,
600; and the Patrons Building Asso.
citation Of Quaker City. capital, 5000.
~P G McGovERE, of East Union,
purchased $500 sticks of tobacco, that
averaged one and three fourths pounds
to the stick, for s485, or about "a Is
per hundred pounds, SO says the Re.
publican.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14

~ II you want the news of Monroe
County, the general news of importance,
late market reports, subscribe for THE
SPIRIT TERMs-One year 81 50; six
months - cents. Office, North of The
Monroe Bank.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-12-14
WOodsfield village School,

Report for the week beginning Decem-
Der 6, 1875:
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-02-25
scrlsn.r.. xon.h,y for March.

Some one in New York writes az
follows of Scribner for March:
Il suppose that after this March
number Of Major Powelrs Colorado
papers is published the public will
wake up to the extraordinary in
terest of the series, h tn il story and
illustration, and will he looking up
their back numbers. A more splen-
did feat has seldom been described
50 modestiy and well, by the hero
him,elf In fact the public seem to
he looking up the back numbers of
this volume of s;crihner already, for
the publishers are reprinting some, and
expect to be compelled to reprint all
the issues since the beginning of the
volume in November.
DIR. Hollands Story of Seven
oaks" may have something to do with
this unusual demand. This reaches
It's third instaElment in the March
number, and the villain of the play
is taken from the quiet of Sevenoaks
10 the more turbid and congenial at
mosphere of the metropolis, where it
seems likely that he will run course
net altogether unprecedented III the
history OF successful "vulgarians."
"Iiow the Opera of Dante was
Written" is not an essay, as some
viii. >uppose; it is a stny which con-
tains a suggestion 10 which We beg to
call Verdi's attentions.
Airy Lilih' is a fair sample of
what may he called an occasion story,
and certainly throws a good deal of
light upon rather obscure topic.
In this number we have one of the
promised papers by Albert Rhodes,
/ who this time gives an entertaining
illustrated sketch Of the famous fabu-
list La Fontaine.
''Some Old Letters" are continued,
and besides their own interest, are re-
markable as being accompanied by a
hitherto unpublished portrait cf Sir
( Walter Scott, by the artist Newton,
once well known in America and En-
/ gland.
DIR. Robinson SAYS some bright
/ things here about d.. lie nard Bacon
and bis book, under the title Of New
England and her Church"
"Anong the contributions is an
other X. II. d. sketch, "1he Poetess
Of Clap Ciiy"-you remember the
lady, do you not and the poetry is
supplied by Samuel w. Dutficld, J.
| G. SAKE, II. L. Warner, G. r.
Bates, g. ?. Lathrop, and Joaquin
Miller.
The most noticeable features in the
Editorial departments are DR.. Hol-
lands papers on Criticism, and Preach
ing; summing up of the Sex in
Education controversy, and ''new
departure" in the "Etchinss" depart
ment," which Is much longer and more
varied than ever before.
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TENNEssEE NEWS.

The Louisville, Nashville and
treat Southern Railroad Company
have reduced the wages Of conductors
and hrakesmcn.
Major Y. S. Patton, formerly pas
sanger agent Of the Nashville and
Chattanooga railroad, was killed in
Nashville, Thursday night, by being
thrown under the ears.
1t has been enormously stated that
Col. II. s. McComb was elected Presi-
dent Of the Paducah and Memphis
railroad. Mr Elk. Norton was elected
and Mr. Mike Burke will be the Su-
perintendent; as already announced.
Senator w. G. Brownlow has pur-
chased a one-half interest in the
Knoxville Chronicle newspaper and
will hereafter be lis chief editor. Mr..
A. ]. Kicks viii retire, aud M. VIM.
Rule viii remain SIS managing editor.
Col. James c. Luttreil, of Knox
vile, may well be breveted-as the
facetious member from Campbell sug-
geSts-the "Father-in-law OF the
State" The Secretary Of State is his
cousing. the Comptroller his nephew
and the Treasurer his son-in-law.
The grave of John Sewer, the first
Governor of Tennessee, after having
been lost sight Of for about forty years,
has been discovered at Fort Decatur,
Macon county, Alabama, where hc
died suddenly while on duty as agent
for the federal government.
The following reductions have been
made il fare by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad From Baltimore to
Kansas City reduced from sS4 to s26;
To Memphis, Tenn, sS4.25 to s26.25;
to Nashville, S27.45 to S19.45; New
Orleans, $40 to $50; Omaha, $50 to
s26; St. Joseph, s34 to SIG, aud -.
Paul. S33 to s26, which bss been met
by corresponding reduction BY tie
Peaasylv-..ii rosi.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-02-25
THE STATE GRANGE.

This body met in Knoxville las
week, with l.rge number of delegates
present.
The Chattanooga Times contains
the following as to the proceeding:
Thursday:
Resolutions we're adopted favoring
participation ia the Centennial ccst
hration at Philadelphia in 1871 il
favor of the Texas & Pacific railroad,
some in favor Of the improvement 4
our rivers
The report Of the Executive Com
p,ittee was read and referred TO appro
PIRATE committees.
a large number Of subjects were in
troluced in the form of resolutions,
and referred to appropriate commit
tees.
In the afternoon session Worthy
Master, Maxwell presided. His annu-
al address was full of encouragement
70 the order showing that the Patron'
had largely elevated their position in
society.
Regarding railroads, the address
Saws tRe Patrons will ever exert them
sAlves to make them more useful and
efficient as channels Of commerce, and
that the Patrons have no war TO make
on them.
The fifth degree Of the order wat
conferred GA all Masters and their
wives. who were entitled 10 the same
The Committee on Direct Trade
made an elaborate report favering at
6l;ation with the Trade Unien OF
Georgia.
The State Grange held three SEES
sions on the 10th.
The Insurance Department organ
lied by electing j. Al. Herd, Presi-
dent. and II. &. Brannam, Secretary,
with an Executive Committee.
The reports of The committees ap-
,,,;rtsd with reference 70 memorial
aing Congress in behalf of river i'm
,,rovements and the Pacific railroad
ware referred to a speci d committee
to carry out instructions:
Afser the usual resolutions d thanks
The State Grange adjourned TO meet
n Jackson, On the Second "ednes-
dav Of February, 1866