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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-01-20

| Newport, r. l., has just lost one {
| well-knOWn citizens, Benjamin Dow
| the oldest Odd Fellow in the world
died last week at the residence of hi
John w. Downing, in New York,
| 101 years and 10 months. Deceased
| bOrnsin Stamford Conn.,, Marcn IO,
and followed the sea in his younger
For several wears he was ugnt-l
Eeener on T,o1O Island. During the
bar9o he was In England, and joine
| Dnf2e of York Lodge, L. o. o. F.,
at Harwhich, England, in 1907, c
0uentIv he has been member of Il
der for sixty-nine years. He was {
fhe founders of the Grand Lodge OF
| Fellows of the State of New York
was also one of the founders of Colt
| Lodge, No. 1, of New York City, in
and survived all who were instrun
in founding that lodge. He beca
past Master in 1920. Mr.. Downil
early life was left an orphan, and
age of fourteen was apprentieed to {
in New York named Tilton, with :
he remained until 1901. when he left
and went to Newport in the ship
merce. From there he made severa
ages to foreign ports, and was del
| ABROAD during the embargo. Durln
time he was compelled to meet with
rebuffs, as he was an American Dor
zen, and the only friends he found
| Odd Fellows. He was in great dan
being taken again the second time b
press gang, and for three days and !
after leaving Harwhieh he travel
by-roads and fields, his only food
roots and herbs during the time.
naIIy arrived at Cambridge and RET
aid from lodge of Odd Fellows,
enabled him to reach Derby, and
thence he took passage in a salt light
Liverpool, From the latter place he
to st. Johns, Newfoundland, wht
remained until the close of the em1
when he took passage for Boston, al
rived in New York in June, 1909, al
absence of eight years. He then W
Newport and married, and engas
the coasting trade, in which he CO..
for many years. While keeper
lighthouse above mentioned, he,
one of his sons, saved at the risk of
lives, the crew of vessel which
foundered dnring a heavy gale.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-01-20

BOSTON, Nov, IS, 1875.
Fl. R. STEVENS, ESQ:
Dear Sir-During the past five years have had
ample opportunity to judge of the merits of
Vegetine My Wife has used it for complaints at
tending lady of delicate health, with more ben
ehcIal results than any thing else she has ever
tried. have given it to my children under al
most every circumstanc attending large fam
lily, and always with marked benefit. have tax
en- it myselfwith such great benefit that cannot
lind words to express my unqualified apprecia-
tIon of its goodness
in this city, it has been my lot to fall in with
great deal Of sickness. Iunhesitatingly recon-
mend Vegetine, and l never knew of case
where it did not prove all that was claimed for
it. Particularly in cases of debilitated or i'm
poverished state of the blood its effects are really
wonderful and for all complaints arising from
an impure state of the blood it appea ars to work
like charm, and do not believe there are any
circumstances under which Vegetine can be used
with injurious results, and WIFI always afford
me pleasure to give any further int ormation as
to what I know about Vegetine.
VIM. B. HILL, Police Station 4.
9w4
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-01-20
THE NEW PRoPRIEToRs

Respectfully asks share public patronage feel
ing sure that they offers as favorable inducements
any other House in Washington. Call and see
April 80, 1874 24*tf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-01-20

"AvING made arrangements with MR. AN
II THONY COOK, one of the leading Fur
niture Dealers of Cincinnati, to establish here
Branch House, of which his son, Mr.. George B.
Cook, is to take charge, wish to respectfully
call the attention of my many friends and ac-
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-01-20
Unqualified Appreciation.

No. 49 Sears Building. Boston, Mas
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-01-20
SCISSORS s0LILOGUY.
BIZ PABxENAs MIX.

est in the saqctum tonight
deserted and STILL
lie exchanges and manuscripts
are the ink and the quill
for my masters old fashioned ana
s p write with a pen;
! old Franklin, the editor SAINT,
h. and he'll initiate Ben
for years
,anaged the Farmers Gazette"
I'm old. I'm his favorite shears
roWd the compositOrs yet
are rather too heavy / thlnk,
ntimes envy the quill
ms with its nip in the ink
slashing away with viii.
as newt remember it we'll,
score of long years have gone Dy-
share of the editing 1ell
II. and think with a sign
hen I'd scissor an extract OF TWO
EDITORS Leader
!. my sleeve at the g quIl as It new
rof the general reader.
i'd of for my merriment then,
Easter is Wrinkled and gray,
avs hold on his primatiVe pen
!, en- he wishes to say:
ing some money to run this ms
lribers will please to REMIT"
,+lad of wood that Jones brought
e 5tty it couldn't be split"
lt and deaf and is getting quil
mites 50 ackaozFledge the latter
10 say it's Duzzi e to find
az Z I-sal ssif5 =, ( tea. l.,4,....
, ho6 n C n
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-01-20
A Full stock of New and Elegant
Furniture of All Kinds.

Our terms with Mr.. Cook are such that we can
sell here, at RETAIL as cheap rs the same quality
of goods can be bought in Cincinnati or any
where else.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-01-20

Imony
ant to
lin its
Is ac-
OitterS
/, they
pgeta-
4 Drin-
fcians
amen
mot a
LAX of
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-01-20

him, and wifhces Of
ed from the bG on stast < f +
the lumber lit to-
plants of Ioveaking g
| of his little sw and IN !
Sally good By Veg -
But alas feto de-
| fate and fashint to
passed and gcf' : dis f1-
time, and aItl liver
still linked ts the ne
tree, the two az -
apart. o-day
Young AIitEEums runs !
place of ins U1Ser ever
reached the snts.
college. Tai
sence of thei
at the hall W
closed, and /
bunch of gra amtony =
ed Sally, wit IN in it; t
she never CTS ac.
from strangeittteerE: tier
days away, 9set5. set9
have heard t tprin
not been for fciani
at the boardi nof rlc5n !
Perhaps Salak o
heard his nal
l. AuS641Cd, "
small, and
pretty muchAp'
Is portant in th
to her own q
The acres iron
tie and wide, he 1el
score those store,
y family; it v
RgaafdI Rgaafd Is Ilisstr sstrgp pEEtet.
lilding. Boston, Mass.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-07-13

eSpec50tty in republic, OF the highest
importance, to the glory, prosperity, and
happiness of the nation knowledge
may be compared to water flowing from
all directions into an ocean, ARD from
thence returning to their source in fruit
tul showers, bearing blessing in each
dlop. Such plan is that Of our public
schools, where the elements of knoHl-
edge are accessible to all, where the
immortal mind may be developed, and
where thoughts may be called forth, tina
in after days may become actions, that
will influence many for good. Abroad!
throughous all the world, wherever
knowledge Is most efectually spread
THAT nation has been richly blessed; and
a. home, from the hills of New England,
to the far west, the echoing school bells,
repeat the same truth. Success 10 our
Pubic Schools. NJ.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-07-13
PUBLIC SCHOOLS

There is no subject that comes within
the comprehension of man, that can
compare with education in it effects on
his earthly happiness, and its influence
on his destiny; Therefore, it should be
universally disseminated and its influence
would be universally felt. Faith, that
element of religion, degenerates into
groveling superstition and reason intoan
inteerant bigotrJ. In proportion to
mans intelligence is his capacity for
enjoyment, and not only that; but in
proportion to his intelligence is his
capacity to perceive all the beauties of
nature and art, which continually enliven
The WEAKNESS of life, and smooth the
roughness of its course. Education
gives us a foundation for our faith, and
1t furnishes us with code of morality.
It jncites aspiration for the noble, and
the great, and is the guide, along the
way that leads to the accomplishment Of
those stupendOus works whose authors
the world will call blessed in all time to
come; and to those wonderful inventions
which surpass the lover of Archimedes,
for they eVerturn ideas rooted in ce1atat7'-
ieS that like the Banyan tree but take
new root as age increases. Education
In practical life is of vital Importance
1t gives energy to people, and impels
them forward with a mighty impulse in
the path of progress. it subdues the
elements, and delivers them bound to
man as his servents. Wherever it is
there is center from which radiated
rays of light that piercing the gloom of
ignorance, dispel the shades of supersti.
ton, warm the buds OF sentiment r.
blooming flowers, and by its sacred
influence wakes to life and activity the
hidden seeds of intellect, guiding each
upward shoot till it becomes majestic
tree whose fruit may bless all nations.
Such ia Education, and because Of its
universal Importance and the capacity of
all sane human minds for its reception
011y plan which has for its object the
general diffusion of knowledge, is.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-07-13
state Teachers Association.

On the morning of July 5th, large and
enthusiastic body of teachers from all parts
of the State, assembled In the City of NIL
waukee After the opening exercises adj
dresses of welcome on behalf of Milwaukee,
were delivered by Supt. MacAlister, and
Pres. Stark, of the School Board. The
president Of the association then delivered
his annual address. This production was
replete with thought, ana full of valuable
suggestions. Tn several questions present
ed merit the careful consideration OF the
teachers of the State.
Prof w. I'll. Beach of Beloit, read an in
teresting paper on "What shall we Teach y
He laid great stress upon uniform develop
ment of all the faculties of the human mind.
Studies that require observation and mem
orv should be taught first, afterwards those
that develop the reasoning faculty.
Miss S. A. Stewart, of the Milwaukee
High School, read a paper on Normal
School Work" which was listened to by the
members of the association with the closest
attention. Michael Kirwan, of Manitowoc,
read paper on Teachers Examinations.
The good and the evil of the present system
were discussed at length The lack OF uni
formity throughout the State was especially
dwell upon. The paper showed deep
thought and careful preparation on the part
Of the author.
In the evening President j. B. Angel, L..
L. D, OF the University of Michigan,
delivered very able lecture on the Philoso-
phic Study of Literature.
After the lecture, reception was given
by the Milwaukee teachers tc the members
of the association. Refreshments in abun-
dance were provided and ali went merry as
a marriage bell.
On the second day, papers were read by
W. NJ. Lawrence, of Portage, on sThe
Higher Education, a Function of the State, -
by w A. KelIerman, of Oshkosh, on INA
tural Science in the Schools by L. d
Harvey, of ShebOygan, on "Exa mination ir
Graded Schools" by Earthman. of River
Falls, on 1.-THE Eye and the Hand" by
Dwight kinney, of Darlington, on Small
Colleges" and also essays by Miss Mary
Walker, of Fort Atkinson and by Miss
Agnes Hosford, of Eau Claire. Space for
bids us to speak of each of these in detail.
In the evening a lecture was delivered By
Rev. G. E. Gordon, of Milwaukee.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, the mem
bers of the association, their friends and in
Yited guests, to the number of about five
hundred, were entertained by an excursion by
rail to the Soldiers Home, and on Thursday
afternoon, by concert by one thousand
children OF the public schools of Milwaukee.
and by visit to the grounds of the Hon.
Alex. Mitchell. Teachers VIII 60 forth from
this meeting encouraged in their work,
fred with new Impulses, and burning with
rekinded zeal to inspire those placed under
their charge with high and noble mWttves
and to make them honest, upright men and
women-good citizens.
Teachers of Kencsha County you cannot
afford to lose the benefits to be derived frem
these annual and semi-annual meetings OF
the prominent educators of the State.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-07-13

The following are the officers of
the Catholic Temperance Society, in
session at Janesvillelast ednesday:
President, Rev. James O'Malley, Of
Oshkosh. Vice Presidents, Rev.
James M. Doyle, GAINESVILLE; Rev.
Father Fairbanks, Whitewater; Rev.
M. Connolly, Eau Claire; Rev. +.
Tanguay, Appleton; Rev. A. Ventura,
Doty Island; James Delaney, Green
Bay; M. P. Walsh, Madison. Sec
rotary, ferdinand Quinn, GAINESVILLE.
Treasurer, Edward P. Boland. Green
Bay. Sergen farms, Torrance
Flanagan, Columbus. Appleton
was chosen as the place where the
next union shall be held, and the
time was fixed on the second Tues
day of June, 1877.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-07-13

Boys and girls under ten years Of
age are not hereafter permitted to
work in the factories of Massachu-
sets. The law passed by the
Legislature on the subject has gone
into effect, against the opposition OF
interested parties at Fall River and
elsewhere, and it has already taken
many little children away from fact
DRY work.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-07-13

The Brooklyn Argus, q Democratic
paper, opposes Tilden, shows that be is
anything but strong candidate. and de-
clares that he IS insincere In his pledges
of reform, inconsistent on the money
question, and that his railroad record 10
unsatisfactory. and that he has affiliated
with corrupt ring men. That is strong
Indictment to bring against performer,
and that too, by paper Of his own party,
and from city adjoining his home.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-07-13
Correspondence Of The Sentinel.
MILWAUKEE, CONGREGATIONAL
CONVENTION

lLWAUKEE CONGREGATIONAL
CONVENTION.
MILWAUKEE, June %. The
District Convention met
this year at Pewaukee,a place which
at this period of the year is Of en-
beauty, with its mineral
springs and lovely lake robed in the
sweetest touches of natures master
hand.
The Convention opened by prayer
and a sermon by Rev. Mr.. Stacy, on
Tuesday evening. The sermon was
spiritual in character, and richly
evangelical in tone. and was gener-
ally appreciated. The preacher is
the son Of a venerable minister OF
our body who is kept like birds of
paradise with folded wings, the full
beauty Of which you do nots until
they raise their wings to take their
upward flight. May his mantle fall
like EIijah's on his son in double
portion to hallow and bless the race.
Tie Convention opened on
Wednesday morning at $3.50 when
Rev. G. Il. Ladd was chosen Presi-
dent and Rev. Mr, Perkins, oil
Union Grove, Clerk. The Conven~
ton spent an hour in sacred prayer
for Divine blessing and guidance.
The Rev. VIM. Nelson, of Wau-
watosa, lead an essay on Personal
Relation with Jesus, which led to an
interesting discussion,
Rev. 0. B. Thayer presented
himself for admission into the Con
vention and was warmly and enthu-
isiastically received after some con-
-siderat1on and deliberation.
Mr.. Thayer is doing a good work
and is true to the Spirit of the New
Testament ministry. May the
Divine presence 60 with him.
A full delegation was present
from most of the churches of the con-
ventlon, and their reports were pithy
and pointed and indicated healthy
and promising condition. Those
from Racine were especially interest
ing. We were glad to notice a
favorable report from the Milwaukee
churches likewise.
A number Of sisters were present
endeavoring to form a missionary
society and will probably succeed
here as elsewhere. This work is
fast becoming strong auxiliary to
our work and marks of divine favor
accompany their efforts. Rev. Mr..
Camp, one of the oldest members.
gave very interesting review of the
characters in the Convention from
its inception, which we hope he will
prepare for the press. Rev. Mr..
Clapp followed in his beautifuIevan.
gelical spirit.
Rev. j. Breese, late Of the Tsber-
nacle, Milwaukee, was introduced to
the Convention. This brother is
working at present outside the
bounds of the Convention, but came
from Iowa 315 miles to visit his
brethren. God is blessing his Iabors
at Rock Falls.
Judge Allen, Of Racine, gave an
excellent speech on Religion and
Politics, with excellent grace and
skill and commended itself to the
Judgment of the brethren.T
| An interesting discussion ensued
until late hour In which the breth-
rem intimated they would endorse
the coming man and hoped fol
greater purity in the officers o.
Church and State. The Conven-
ton adjourned to meet at Wauwa.
tosa, in December, 1876. The
brethren had lovely boat ride or
/ the beautiful lake.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-07-13
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION DONE

Cheap at this ONCE. Give ms a cali.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-12
The Crop Report.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The sta
tistician of the Department of
Agriculture, ]. r. Dodge, reports
the prospects of reasonable de-
gree Of abundance in the crops of
the Centennial year. The large
area of last year of corn is increas-
ed, and the prospect Of good
yield is generally favorable, though
it's early growth in the Northwest
was slow, in consequence Of cold
and wet weather and late planting.
Winter wheat is greatly improved
in districts where winter killing
was reported. resulting in good
yield and guaranteeing a surplus
for export nearly equal to that OF
the two preceding years, unless
grain should be greatly damaged
after cutting. An extraordinary
crop has been gathered in Califor-
MIA and Kansas, and comparative
ly large ones in the Central Allan
tic States. In the Ohio valley the
crop is not quite, an average. The
Calf States have a larger area
than usual, with a lower rate OF
yield.
The great spring wheat States
east of the Rocky Mountains give
somewhat inferior promise. An
average crop of oats may be count
ed on. Large yields are promised
on the Pacific coast and Kansas,
Michigan and generally on the
Atlantic and Pacific coast. Barley
is in high condition on the North
ern Atlantic. 1t is not much
grown South, and on the Pacific
coast; is below an average in the
Ohio Valley. Pastures were in
fine condition prior to the appear
ance of the drouth of July, which
have proved locally injurious. Po-
tatoes have smaller acreage in
the beetle infested States, but
there is a fair promise for a gen.
eral crop for the first season. The
beetle are generally reported in
New England, and as far east as
| New HAMPSHIRE.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-12
The Eelknap Case.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The Sen
att, at IL o'clock to-day, proceed
ed to vote upon the articles OF i'm
detachment against w. w. Be)k-
nap. Upon the first article of inn
parchment 35 Senators voted
guilty and rs not guilty, for want
OF jurisdiction.
n The presiding officer announced
6SSwo-thirds of the Senate have
mot voted guilty, and therefore the
respondent was acquitted on the
charge in the first article.
Nearly all of those voting not
guilty made brief statements that
they did so through waut of iuris-
diction.
The Senate then proceeded to
vote upon the second article, when
So Senators voted guilty and %
not guilty. Mr.. Maxey, who did
not answer on the first roll call,
voted upon the second article.
Those Senators who voted not
guilty repeated their reasons for
doing so, being for want of juris-
diction, as stated upon the first
roll call.
Mr. West said that, believing
TIE Senate has jurisdiction of trial
by impeachment only in the case
of a civil officer, and not in that OF
a private citizen, I vote not guilty
on that ground.
MIR. Belknap was not present,
but was represented by Mr.. Car
penter.
Mr.. Ferry stated that two-thirds
not having voted to sustain the an
ticles of impeachment, the re-
spondent was acquitted oa that
charge; and after the announce
ment of the last vote, he directed
that judgment of acquittal be en-
tered, in accordance with the
twenty-second rule governing i'm
parchment trials.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-12
State Senator,

We see that DR.. Kelly, Of VIM,
is again out for the Senate from
this District. We think DR.. Kelly
should withdraw from the race.
Winn had the nomination the last
time, and if, as we learn, he bases
his claims on the ground that he
was not seated, he might for the
sane reason keep running from
now till his death, and be in the
way OF many candidates more
available than he is. DIR. Kelly, in
Catahoula, is regarded as very
weak man; is considered as bav-
ing made very weak fight for a
seat III the Senate, and we don t
think he could carry the party
vote in this parish. We want the
ablest, strongest, and most availa-
BILE man for this position, and we
think Chas. j. Boatner is the very
man, and the District would al
ways be proud of such a represen-
tative. We knew nothing Of COM
pacts, and believe in nominating
the best men in the District for
office, regardless of what parish
they hail from. One thing is GER
tain, if Chas- j. Boatner is nomi-
mated, he will be elected, AID if he
is elected he will contest in such an
able and persevering manner that
he will be seated. The delegates
to the Senatorial Convention are
to meet and put out the best man
in the District and work for the
interest of the State and District.
-CdtahOula Ne,cs.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-12
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 1, rs.

NEW ObLEANS, aug. l., ~. }
WHEREAS, BY an act of the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana
entitled "An Act relative to Public
Printing" approved July "a, 1868, it is
provided that the Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, and Speaker of the House of
Representative, or majority of them,
shall designate certain Journals to per-
form and publish the parochial and
judicial printing ard advertising for the
parishes in which such journals may
be respectfully published
Now, therefore, The undersigned,
acting officially and in discharge of
their duties under said act, do hereby
select and designate THE CoLPAx
CHRONICLE, newspaper published at
Colfax, in the parish of Grant, as the
journal to perform and publish all the
parochial printing and advertising of
the parish of Grant. The said paper is
selected and designated in accordance
with the provisions of said act as the
official journal OF the parish of Grant.
The selection and designation herein
made shall continue in force for the
term of the existence of the present
General Assembly, and until another
appointment or designation shall he
made according to law.
In witness whereof, We have hereun-
to set our hands, at the city of New
Orleans, the day and year above NEIL
toned. G. c. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor
E. d. ESTILETTE,
Speaker House of Representatives.
To the Editor and Proprietor of the
CoLFAx CHRONICLE, Coifax, Grant
parish, La.