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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-20

The oldest pair oftwins'' in the United
States are said to reside in P~altsvills in
the persons OF Messrs. John and Michael
Stevens. They are over 10 years Of age
and are still hale and hearty, with the
prospect of living many years,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-20

COOLEST place in the city-Converse's
Billiard Parlor. loaf
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SID Cooks Billiard Parlor has fans
that make the room cool. ll3t
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Tinware! TinWare!
John is. Ford, 1913 Poplar st
1Ak


A Washington Relic I'm Memphis.
In Clark's jewelry store window a relic
Of George Washington is on exhibition.
1t is an old English spy-glass which was
used by Washington during the war for
independence. 1t is the old English
style Of leather, in three sections or
slides, and brass mounted. 1t is the
property of Mr.. Jefferson Davis, having
been left to him by the late VIM, L.
Yaucey. The identity of the s~py-glass
is settled by the letter from Geo. W. P.
Curtis as follows, and which is also on
exhibition:
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
This is to certify hat the cane and
spy.glass 0 in possession Of N. H.
Washington, Esq were once the pro-
perty Of Washington, and willed by him
to the relatives Of the present proprietor,
Signed, GEO W. p CURTIS,
Sole surviving executor Of Gen. George
Washington.
ARLINGTON HOUSE, /
Oath June, 1857.
DEAR SIR:-Euelosed is a certificate
which | presume will perfectly identif!
the venerable relic OF Washington il
your possession; and with respect ant
well.wishes, | remain, dear sir,
Yours faithfully,
GEORGE W. p. CURTIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-20
RAILROADS.
CE NTENNIAL EXHIBITION
Philadelphia, Penn.
mHTs GREAT INTERNATIONAL EXHI.

THIS GREAT INTERNATIONAL EXHI-
l. bition, designed to commemorate the enc
hundredth anniversary Of American INDIE
pendence. will open May. 10th and close No.
and all the States aud Territories of the Union
will participate, bringing together the most
comprehensive collection Of art. treasures,
mechanical inventions, scientific discoveries
manufacturing achievements, mineral speci-
mems, and agricultural products ever exhib-
are situated on the line Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, and embrace four hundred and fifty
acres Of Fairmount Park. all highly improved
and or%namented, on which are erected the
largest buildings ever constructed five Of
these GOV ering an area Of fifty acres and cost
erected for the purposes Of the Exhibition il
over one hundred.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-20
HAIR TONIC.
%GLYCERINE HAZE TONIC,
aParfnmed with naY Laaf.

0Fertnmed with Bay Leaf.
A n EXCELLENT LOTION FOR THE
n hair. Beard or Face-free from Oil or
Grease-and a perfect reA0yater and cleanser
perfect Hair Dressing either for ladies or gem
tlemen. Keeps the scalp clean, cool and
healthy. Price, 81 per bottle.
l06 1871 ID. z. GOODYEAR. 16T Main 81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-20

Wall Paper and Window Shades,
I'm endless variety,
MARCUS JONES,
100 900 Second Street
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SUMMER RESORTS.
Bon Aqua Springs

mHIs FAMOUS. SUMMER RESORT ~
now open for visitors. .an.4we
Board per single month, S4Oi board ISr sOmryI
months, per month, $685., Children ana seI'
wants half price. Special rates ioL is eI5
'1Rsjlroad tickets for the round trip, VIZ.
FOR pSrticulars see W. G. Patteson at ono
of j. j. Busby 60, ,,sep, Monsssr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-20

G REDER, carpenter, IL Washington
1on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-20

III you want n good glass OF
soda or mead, cakes or fancy
candies, go 10 VIM. FlOYd's
tOr them. l20-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-20

CoSFEcTloNERY at Towards ia
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
THE HAMBURG HORROR.
The Existence Of the Republican Party
JeOpardiZea.
Washington Gazette.l

Washington Gazette.l
Notwithstanding the exertions on the
part Of our beloved President to crush
out the white people Of the late rebel
lious States, and range that section of
our country under the banner of the
Republican party, they-the whites
will persist in resenting all our attempts
in that direction.
Freemen Of the North, shall we tame
ly submit to the outrage Of seeing our
beloved colored brethren In the South
shot down while in the performance of
the patriotic duty OF denying 10 the
whites OF that section-whom our gal
liant Sheridan on one occasion in Louis
lana SO aptly branded as "banditti -
the right to life, liberty and the pursuit
Of happiness What right have those
people to live? Did they not surrender
to our dearly beloved Ulysses at Appo-
mattox, and then, instead of Offering up
their lives and property as sacrifice
for their rebellion against the best gov
ernment the word ever saw, had they
not the audacity to place literal con-
struction upon the terms OF that sur
render, and, returning to their several
homes, endeavor to recuperate their
PROSTATE fortunes on the basis of white
supremacy and Democracy?
LII OTueT tuaC lie 6opuDllCan party
may elect the next President we must
carry the entire South; but how are we
to do that il the white people Of that
section refuse our emissaries the poor
privilege Of travelling among them and
instructing our colored brethren as to
their duty to the party which liber-
ated them from bondage-said duty
being the liberal use of the rifle
and the torch ? How are we to
retain our hold on these colored people,
and through them carry the South for
Hayes and Wheeler, unless we contin-
ually agitate our doctrines Of black
supremacy? And by exterminating the
hated whiteskins we can carry out our
forty-acres-a promise to our
colored brother, and thereby, through
them, retain a permanent hold for the
Republican party upon the reins Of the
Republicans, we implore you, as you
love your party leaders-your Belknaps,
Shepherds, and that host of
shining lights uf which these are but
faint samples-to arise in your might
and demand that these acts of resist
ance-such as at Hamburg, s. c., last
whites against blacks, who
are under the guidance Of trusted parti-
sans to our cause, shall cease.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
securities are quiet.
COMMERCIAL.

COTTON We notice some inquiry. but at ilg-
ures which factors viii not accept. and thus iar
we have not heard Ol sale. The bale OF ne
Mr. Il. Dauahiery, and consigned to Messrs.
Wanck x Datne is on sale. 1t classes middling;
The dispatches report Liverpool flrmer put no,
auotablv higher, with sales OF 10000 bales ana
arrivals weaker Manchester quiet and un.
chan cd Hagre steady and New York dull at
yester lave rates for spots. and partially l-32@
3-32c higher for futures.
Yesterday when tbs sales pro ner embraced 219
bales the market closed at the following quota
tions:
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21

Several tobacco. factories also sus-
tained serious damage from being un-
rooted and having stock exposed to the
rain.
Lightning struck In a number ot
places, but nothing serious is reported.
The storm seems to have been entirely
local in it's severity, rs kilograms from
several neighboring points report no
o's"' = MAssaCmUsETT..
Forest. ADame~ fire Ten Miles Long
ana Three Miles wide.
BosToN. July GA terrible fire has
been raging in the woods Of Cape Cod,
in the neighborhood OF Yarmouth, since
Yesterday morning. Ii was started b,y
boys near Weir village, and rapidly
slread to the town Of Dennis and cross
ed TO Mddletown, destroying several
buildings.
At noon to-day the fire was raging
and rapidly nearing Harwick, the track
of the fire being ten miles long and two
or three miles wide. Thirty square
miles OF territory are burned over. Loss
roughly estimated ut half u million.
though II will probably be much less:
Three hundred men vainly endeavored
to stop its progress.
TME INDIANS.
Latest From Gen. Crook r Reports Of an
Engagement.
CHEYENNE. July 2O.--Capt. Eagan, with
his company, left Fort Laramie to hunt
down thirty Indians who were seen
twelve miles below that post.
A man named Foy, at Sidney, from
Red Cloud, reports that an Indian'named
Lame Deer came into the agency on
Friday and reported that Crook had a
fight with the Indians, losing many
men.
OMAHA, July 2O.---A message was re-
ceived this morning from the command
ing officer at Fort Fetterman which
says A private courier has just arrived
from the command in the field, who left
on the night of the 18th. The day pre-
vious a courier was started with mail
and official matter, but has not yet ar
rived. All quiet and well In camp.
A Bunch ot News.
DUBUQUE, July 2O.-Samuel Lawton
shot his father fatally.
ALBANY, July 20.-The steamer Baltic
burned, four miles below here. Crew
saved
CINCINNATI, July 2o.-Hon. George i.
Pugh IL dead.
MILWAUKEE, July 20.-Treasurer Albert
Settler, OF Washington county, is q de-
faulter for six thousand dollars.
WORCESTER, Mass, July 20.-Geo. Il.
Hoar declines denomination to Con
gress, desiring to return to the practice
Of law.
NEW YORK, July 90 The following
shows the thermometer at 80 p. m. In
the cities named Buffalo 80. Cincinnati
96, New Orleans %, Baltimore 8S. Wash
ington 80. Ablano %, New York 81, Phil
adelphia 95, Boston 80.
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, July 20.-Henry
G. Brockemeyer, prominent German
of ST. Louis. ,.was nominated for Lieut..
Governor.
TERREHAUrE, Ind, July 20.-The
Convention nominated o. ID.
Davis for Congress.
PORTSMOUTH. N. Ii. July 20. The Buck
ingham Dime Saving Bank closed.
JEFFERSON CRY, July 20.-John Phelps
was nominated for Governor by the
Democratic Convention.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
RED RIVER.

NEW ORLEANS AND RED RIVER TRANS
PORTATION COMPANY STEAMERS
Mary Louise, Texas,
X. r. Bryarly. Lotus No.3.
Col. A. +. Kouns w. j. BehanI
La Belle, Belle Rowland,
<e-zss~ FOR SHREvEPORT JEFFER~f
ssa.sIzss.sx4at- sou, Upper Red River. Minden
- Coushatta Grand Ecore. Alexan-
dria and al way and plantation landlnRs-Leav.
ing New Orleans as follows
For Shreveport and Jefferson.
Leaves SATURDAY. July %. at 8 y. m.
DAWN,
G. P. Truslow. master. Chas w. Drown. clerk
No whatfboateharges will be made on freight
consigned 10 the company at the mouth OF He'd
River.
Forwarding freghts consigned TO the company 4
at New Orleans will be handled free Of drayaRe
and commissions.
For freight or passage apply on board OF the
boat- or t the Office VI the company, No. III
Gravier street. jos. a. AIKEN, President.
HITE Il CABIN, BRITr0N J. EPPI.EK
do LORD h M9PEAKE. Agents.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
OFFICE N. o. DEMOCRAT.
Friday. July 2l. 1876. IL m. J
ONETARY. -

The money market IS unehanged. We DOH-
cent per annum discount, Al do. 1oee12, and
second grade l5@l8 First class mortgages
rule at 90Dle Der cent per annum, while second
grade are entirely nominal.
Gold opened at 11lA@112 against t1tA at New
York aud now rules at the opening rates,
against lli5 in that market.
Bill Of lading and Al clear sterling bills are
still quoted at 5t46o5i5, bank at -954s and bank
counter rate -~G1bisIs, and francs ut 6g4.66A for
commercial and nominal for bank.
The banks continue TO check on New York ~
u 1. cent premium. and commercial sight is Still
quoted at tn.
4 L lI.Ia.DLA IL ril inaa TO 1IiIi
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
Receipts last Evening.

LOWER COAST-Per steamer f Frazer
sundries to order.
GRAND ECORE-Per steamer Bart Able--7s
bales cotton 20 SKIS seed cotton "a head cattle.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
Summer Season.
Ladies' Hair Store and Fancy Bazaar
GEO. T. SCHILLlNG,

Isg Canal street ......... .15O
Just received very large stock of Ladies
FANS latest styles. at all prices: very full stock
of Imitation Ivory COMBS, JET ORNAMENTS.
very handsome and cheap, with thousand
other articles. new and beautiful. required for
Ladies' Toilet and the largest stock Of
HUMAN HAIR GOODS
in the South. As am preparing to go North to
select my Fall and Winter Stock. have
Made Great Reductions In Prices
i'm order to realize In Cash. je2s 4tSu
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
River n ews.


FridHy. July II. 1B75~12 NJ
The undersigned. In assuming charge OF the
River Department Of tho DAILY DEMOCRAT. re-
specially soiclts from his steamboat friends
continuance Of the patronage 80 liberay ex-
tended during his connection with the New Or
leans Gt'escel.t aud bulletin.
GEO. j. DUNCAN
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21

LIvERPOOL-Per steamship Ariel-17 s65 bu
corn in bulk 81 bales cotton 494 bbls rosin so hhds
tobacco 331 bbls -four 353 hf do 1000 SKIS wheat 80
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21

NEW ORLEANS, ST LOUIS AND CHICAGO
= RNJuly 2o-1o2 bales cotton = hhds tobacco
and eundries to order.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
a-a---|-- |-l4-4|IrII - l|ial-7 fii--Iil q
oPELOUsAS.

INDEPENDENT OPELOULAs WEEKLY
PACKET.
Leaves every WEDNESDAY, at s y. m. l
as~ FOR WARRINGTON, FORT
s4zszsssssk Barry, Churchvile. Bayou Dee
dlaizes, .Alchafislaya. Simmsport.
Bic Bend Landing, Old River, and all interme-,
aiste points--Tbe light-draH passenger Bteamers
R0BT. YOUNG,
I'm place Of Sf. MaryJ
w. II. Daniel, master. J. Il. schmidt. clerk
For freight or pIssage an ply on board, or to
HfTE Il CARLIN. 3 Tchoupito,llas
Connecting at Simmsport with steamer Salli0
for Bayou De5 Gaizst. def9 I'm
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
OUACHITA RIVER.

NEW ORLEANS AND OUACHITA RIVER
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.
REGULAR OUACHITA RIVER WEEKLY
PACKET.
Leaves every WEDNESDAY, at D. m.
FOR OUACHITA CITY, MONROE.
liEs4ss5kktsS Trenton and all landings on Black
N' and Ouachta ariyers-Thefne. light
draft passenger steamer
WILLIE.
I'm place OF Ouachita Belle and Lessie Taylor.
+. A. Blanks master.
will leave as above, making connections with
light draft steamers for all the tributary streams.
For freight or passage apply or board,or TO
Capt F. A. BLANKS, President,
No. 2 Canal, corner Delta stre8t
HITE h CARLIN, BRITTON EPPLER.
ADAMS & WORK. LORD u McPEAKE. Agents.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
MARINE NEWS.
n. o. DEMOCRAT OFFICE. July 81. 1878.
Arrived this Morning.

NTTTVVU
No arrivals from sea.
STEAMBOATS,
Robt Mitchell. Paul. from Cincinnati.
r. O Stannard, Brady, from st Louis.
Natchez. Leathers from Vicksburg.
Stella Block, Terrebonne. FIN Laurel Valley.
Carrie A. Thorn. O'Pry. from Lower Coast.
Wawenock, Taylor. from Lower Coast.
Grand Lake No. O. Toms, from st Louis.
with barges.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21

REGULAR OPELOUSAS PACKET.
Leaves every WEDNESDAY, ut 6 .. m.
IT, FOR WASHINGTON, OPELOU-
ssas4sas.a1tsa sas. simmsport and all landings on
- the Atehafalaya River and Bayou
Courtableau : The fine and fast passenger
steamer BERTHA,
II. II. Broad. master. J. Tobin, clerk.
will leave rs above, connecting with the steamer
] Minnie for Bayou des Glaize For freight or
passage apply on board, or to
jy19n .BKITTON Il IoPPLER. 106 Common st
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
BAYOU SARA

~ - FOR BAYOU SARA, WATERLOO.
LftknatfE Hermitage Port Hudson. Baton
akS.1&A Rouge. Plauuemine and Postofi1co
landings-The United States mail semi-weeKIy
packet
OUACHITA BELLE,
In place OF steamers Gov. Allen and W. g. Pike.l
I'D. Brown. nIsisLeI,
Leaves every MONDAY and FRIDAY at p
M, for Bayou Sara.
HITE u CABIN. Agts.. 8 Tchoupitoulas st
dos 3u A. q. GODDTN ~ Magazine.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
STEAMBOAT

Schr Lily Of the Valley Leitch, ~ days from
Utilla to Macheca &co-Pic Tier
Schr M Pippo, from Covington-New Basin.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21

nv Railroad.

COvINGTON-Per schr N Pippo--la bales
cotton.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
FOREIGN.
DIsa strOlls Fire.

LONDON, July 20.-The Dundee wharf,
at Mapping, mile or SO below London
Bridge, took fire at midnight and is still
burning. The upper stories are Quilted
Johnson 3 wharf and Jolly's warehouse,
contiguous, are threatened.
The Oldham cotton masters have re-
solved to run their mills only four days
in the week The wages OF $4,000 ope-
weekly
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
THE STATE CONVENTION.
Delerstes.

The apportionment OF delegates to
the Baton Rouge Democratic COnserva-
tive Convention Ii as follows.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
By Railroads.
Cleared Yesterday.

MORGAN'S LOUISIANA AND TEXAS r R
II bales cotton 6S bbls rice 227 head cattle.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
Receipts this Morning.

tCINCINNATI-Per steamer Robt Mtchel-70s
BIB s -four 100 bbls whisky 80 bpls pork 10i hhds
to ,acco 1888 bales hay $50 tcs hams rs cks bacon.
tINCINNATI-Per steamer 4 Standard-1s52
15s s bbs meal $40 SKIS oats $50 SKIS 557 sacks
br an Al cks bacon ITO bxs do 55 tcs lard 1856 bales
ha Y.
'vICKSBURG-Per steamer Natchez-365 bales
co ton 200 ske cotton seed $50 skis oil cake 500 SKIS
co rn 100 SKIS cotton seed meal / hid tobacco.
LAUREL VALIsEY-Per steamer Stella Block
10 6 hhds sugar Q bbs do.
LOWER COAST-Per steamer Wawen ock--
sundries to order.
LOWER COAST-Per steamer Carrie A Thorn
-sundries to order.
ST LOUIS-Per steamer Grand Lake--30 900
bu corn in bulk u 9i6 SKIS corn 1873 SKIS oats $40
SKIS bran $50 SKIS malt 1871 bbls -four 262 nj do 200
b5s pork 760 bales hay 400 hhds tobacco.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
Arrived last Evening

Brit steamship Ariel Hollis for Liverpool-
K Miller &co
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
CARPETS, ,iMATTINGs, CURTAINS, Etc

Wholesale and Retail-17 Chartres Street.
ARPETING-Axminster, Velvet Brussels. etc.
FLOOR OIL CLOTH-English and American.
MATTING-White Check and Fancy
WINDOW SHADES. Table and Piano Covers.
CURTAIN and Furniture Materials.
BROCATELLE Cotelines. Reps. Slip Covers
BUKIAPS, by the bale. piece or yard.
jy16 2pWeEA A. BROUSSEAU & SON.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
Exports.

JF Frazer. Canton from Lower Coast.
Bart Able, Sinnott, from Grand Ecore.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
---lal4-2 ll|l-=a-4---l.--a
VIGKsE URG.

Leaves every TUES DAY at y. M.
6z7ss~ FOR vICKSBURn HATCfTEZ
i - Davis's Bend and Intermediate
az e. landings-The steamer
Katie,
lin place OF X. X. Lee.)
VIM. Campbell. master, A. McVar, clark
leaves rs above. connecting at Vicksbur9 Wifh
Parsofs Line for all points on Yazoo, sunfDw.
or. Deer Creek and Tallahatchie.
ADAMS h WORK.
d2I 40. JANEEY. Agents.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21

The cable between Bio de Jar leiro and
Bahia is interrupted.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
NJ. RIQUELME,
Cigar Manufacturer,
DECATUR STREET.

OPPOSITE POST-OFFICE, NEW ORLEANS.
Has always on hand fine assortment OF Do
mestic and Havana CIGARS from $40 upwards !;
also. nice lot of Smoking and Chewing
TOBACCO je25 Su sm
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21
THE EASTERN WAR.


LONDON, July 90. In the attack on
Osman Pahsas position at Isoor, eight
cen Servian battalions were repulsed
with great loss, abandoning five can
non and quantity Of arms and ammu-
milton.
The intelligence that the Servians had
lost their positions around Nixich Is
confirmed.
An amicable adjustment between
Turkey and Roumania is considered as
sured.
The Khedive has presented the Porte
with 25, 900 Snider rifles.
The Montenegrins are making bloody
approaches to Menuni.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21

Total number Of delegates. ................ .875
The following IL an incomplete list of
the delegates elected TO this date:
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-21

RICHMOND, Va, July 20.-This has
been next to the hottest day of the sea-
son, the thermometer ranging from 100
to 1903 in the shade. Between 5 and 6
p. m, a very heavy thunder, lightning
and rain storm prevailed, accompanied
by considerable fall Of hail-the mer-
curry falling 90 degrees in half an hour.
RICHMOND, July 20.-The wind which
accompanied the storm was also very
severe. A number of houses were un-
rooted and otherwise damaged. Many
shade trees in the city were unlimbed
and stripped of foliage. Seabrook's to-
bacco warehouse, used during the war
as a general receiving hospital, had the
southern section entirely demolished,
the sheds being lifted bodily and carried
into the streets. A large quantity OF
tobacco stored in warehouse was dam
aged by the rain.
The loss cannot now be estimated.
Three persons were seriously Injured at
the warehouse The entire UPPER story
Of J. H. Dickerson a. Cos saddlery es-
Establishment was carried away and two
persons injured, other workmen mar,
fowly escaping. The wall OF the Third
Presbyterian Church is reported ia al
dangerous condition from the storm.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-08-31
Leighton DOingS.

Theodore Price had a valuable COW kill
ed by lightning few days ago.
Kollar & Ernest have completed their
meat market.
The iron on the Rock Island r. R. is now
laid as far as the Butler Bridge, mile
and half south of Leighton.
Another wedding on the tapis in Leigh
ton.
John Wray is in the sleigh business. He
has lofty sign. The Changers have to
wag their ears twice to see it.
Joseph Porter and Mrs. james Porter
will start Centennialward this week.
The scholars and patrons of the Union
Sunday School will have a picnic in Red
mans grove, Saturday Sept. II.
r. Ryan, two miles south of Leighton is
building new house. Size 16x26 with
16-foot ell Story and half.
Rev. Nelson has got into the habit Vf tY-
ing knots with his tongue that he cannot
unite with his hands.
The Tildcn crow eaters are still on their
r-ear trying to prove their candidates 10y
atty to the Union. They hope that some
thing may yet turn up. Wait until No
vember, boys, and see Tilden completely
upturned.
A Scott TIP. woman thinks old Centen-
NAL must be awful rich" to have such a
big show. When told that he only show
ed in Philadelphia and continued until No
vember, she replied, why, he beats old
p T. Barnum all to shucks."
Married, in their buggy, in front of Rev.
Nelson's residence in leighton, Sunday,
Aug. 81, 1876, Mrs Ella Liter AM Mr. VIM.
Coffin, Rev Nelson officiating. Two min
listers were all thatwerc required to do the
work.
Mr~Nelson will build 16-foot addition
to his store room, which, with his hall he
will occupy as residence. KYLE.
LEIGHTON, Aug. %, '76.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-08-31
OUR COUNTY FAIR.
The First Day.

We attended the first fair Mahaska coun-
tY ever had, have attended nearly every
one since, and we never saw such a pros
pect for magnificent exhibition as there
is now. The Secretaries are worked until
they look like hard times had struck them
amidships, and when we peeped in upon
them they had not got half through, yet
had made more entries than ever before,
up to the same time.
The weather is mild as one could wish.
The threatening clouds Of Monday have
all disappeared, and pleasant. bright sun
shine makes all hearts light. The people
from all sections, town and country. farm
and garden, loom and workshop, manufac-
turer and miner, are vieing with each eth
er to make the show grand success, and
show the world that Mahaskaist the king Of
ALL Wehave Dragged over our fine stock
little, and when talking Iowa at the
Centennial that was one of our brags, and
we only wish some Of those old coons east,
could see the outfit on our fair grounds TO-
day; they would never think we yarned
about the Hawkeye State.
Fine arts, fruits, vegetables, graine, chick