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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-04-06
When G.. Washington Was Young.

DIR. Losing tells the following anec-
dote in Potter's american Monthly, in
connection with an account Of Stratford
House, the seat of the Lee family:
at (Stratford House) is only a mile
from the birthplace of Washington, and
stood in the midst of highly cultivated
country, dotted with the mansions of peo-
pie who formed very refined society.
There Washington and Richard Henry
Lee undoubtedly often played together,
and within that mile between the dwell
lings was the scene of the following
correspondence when they were boys only
nine years old. there being only
few weeks difference between their
ages. Little Lee wrote:
"Pa brought me two pretty books full
of pictures he got them in Alexandria
they have pictures of dogs and cats and
tigers and elefants and ever so many
pretty things cousin bids me send you
one of them it has picture of an eefant
and a little indian boy on his back like
uncle JOS sam pa says if | learn my
tasks good he will let uncle jo bring me
to see you will you ask your ma to let
you come to see me.
"RICHARD HENRY LEE.
To this note little Washington replied.
"DEAR DrcKY thank you very much
for the pretty picture book you gave me.
Sam asked me to show him the pictures
and showed him all the pictures in it.;
and read to him how the tame elephant
took care Of the masters little boy, and put
him on his back and would not let any
body touch his masters son. can read
three or four pages sometimes without
missing word. Ma says may go to
see you and stay all day with you if it
be not rainy. She says may ride my
pony Hero if Uncle Ben will go with me
and lead Hero. have little piece of
poetry about the picture book you gave
me, but l mustn't tell you who wrote the
poetry:
&c. WIS compliments to r II. L.,
And likes his book full well,
Henceforth will count his friend,
And hopes many happy days he may spend
"Your good friend,
"GEoRGE WASHINGTON"
The "poetry" was written, it is said,
by Mr.. Howard, gentleman who used
to visit at the house of Mrs. Washington
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-04-06

MONEY AND STEAM.-The common say
ing, money makes the mare 60" con-
tains serious truth, while after all money
is originally nothing but a medium of ex-
change. The primitive way Of trading
still in use among savage tribes-was a
simple exchange of objects of value; but
as frequently one of the parties did not
need the objects offered him in exchange
for those he wanted to dispose of, gen.
eral medium of exchange was adopted,
and the noble metals being the most con-
venient, money was the result.
From this simple origin money has
become the great lever of industry, the
secret stimulus from which all great en-
terprises originate, the moving spring
that keeps the social organization in ac-
ton, or what is better comparison. the
steam which furnishes power of action to
manufactures, transportation corpora
tons, governments, armies, and last but
not least, to every household, because
what is more distressing than household
where, for want of money, the necessities
of life cannot be Observation-Disclosures
and Buildw.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-04-06
At Rest.

The wild birds sit and sing, and sing,
In leafy branches clear and low;
The bright clouds lie against the west
In drifts of osy-tinted snow.
A silver thread of water runs
In shining ripples at my feet,
Fringed round with ferns and daisy blooms
White snowflakes, starry-eyed and sweet.
Through dropping willows, cool and green,
The sunlight falls in bars of gold;
The air is full of sweet perfume,
A subtle fragrance all untold.
o, Life, that's so all-complete,
So rounded, and so full to me,
At rest upon this messy bank
realize my love for thee!
No wonder that the daisies bloom,
No wonder that the clouds are bright;
Or that the wild birds sing, and sing,
From glowing morn to quiet night!
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-04-06

TRICKS or TRADE.-Two gentlemen
went to the levee recently, to take passage
in st. Louis boat. With keen eve q
fellow close by discovered they were
going on board of the -.
'GentIemen,' said he, twill you do me
the favor to walk around those kegs with
your cigars. They contain powder"
'You don't tell2" said one of the men.
"Fact-'pon my soul"
"But you amt going to take it to st.
Louis2"
ayes, we are; but that boat, believe,
carries none"
That boat got the passengers-and the.
man who WAS so kind Is to give them the
/. formation wa, the runner iur thas boat.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-04-06

THE Russian feet is shortly expected
at New York. One 1t the ironcIads IL
appropriately named the Admiral Popof.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-04-06

TIE Norristown Herald has ascertained
that "blue glass mashed up fine and ad-
ninistered internally, will cure dog-of
sheep killing"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-04-06

THE total amount Of Indisna's Com.
mon School fund, June, 1875, was e..
87O,67103.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-04-06


RESOLUTIONS PAssED:-Calling upon the
Secretary of War to furnish the Senate a
copy of the final report Of operations OF
troops in the Modoc country under General
Gillem.
Annulling Senate resolution Of 1861, expel-
ling Sebastian, Senator from Arkansas.
The House Joint resolution authorizing the
Secretary of State to publish brief history
OF the several surveys and scientific expedi-
tions under the direction OF the Government
during the past century, and appropriating
$75O0O to pay therefor.
Observation-Disclosures called up the bill
recently reported by the Committee on FL
nance, In accordance with the message OF the
President, to aid in the resumption Of specie
payments.
Cockrell said financial matters were rcgu-
lating themselves very happily, and II the
subject were let alone, no legislation would
be necessary to bring about specie payment
He moved that further consideration be post
poned until the first Wednesday In December
next. Agreed to-yeas, "a; nays, ~.
The House Bounty bill, after long discus
sion, was indefinitely postponed.
BILLS PAssED:-Senate bill relative to the
production Of grape brandy as q substitute
for House bill relating to the production OF
fruit brandy, and TO punish frauds connected
with the same.
The bill extending for two years the South
ern Claims Commission.
The House bill making an appropriation
for payment Of claims reported allowed by
the Southern Claims Commission.
The Fertilization Appropriation bill. Also
the Conference report on the Naval Appro-
priation bill.
Granting pension to the widow Of Francis
p. Blair.
RsrosrA-The Post once Conference CON-
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
General Local y oNvs.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1877.
Notice 60 CerrsSpOadcus-.
NE I BL T..

We reserve the RICH; TO strike from any
communication whatever W. NAV think
proper. Persons need rot he offended il
We DO no, publish just what they write in
the-msun~r written. IL frequently hap,
pens that f'F want OF space and time,
come portion of q letter is left ont; and
acsin, iOr other reasons. We may think II
better 10 cut, clash and destroy. Some
may lie received too late foE the purposes
tor which they are intended, ami Others
msy not lie what Ne want. 80 our iriends
need not think We treat them unkIEdly IN
ANYTHING we do about the matter.
We solicit correspondence and all items
of news which. Unpublished or not is in
tended 10 oGrnd no one Write plainly
and only on one side o; the paper. The
name OF the writer must he given, not for
ratification unless desired, Lut rs a means
al information TO ne. Remember that a
writer Is responsible for Whist he SAVE
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
MELVILLE. Ky. April %

MELVILLE, Kr., April %, 1877.
Editor Herald:
] see in your last number OF the 18th
instant, my name spoken OF and called
on to respond to the call, which I herein
do with due respect to the people Of Ohio
county, under sense Of duty as a citizen
OF said county. 1t is for the people to
command and an individual to obey. As
yet l cannot consent to become a candi-
date, for I have no aspirations for any
office within the gift of the people, and
an office will never be sought by me
individually. Please give my response in
your valuable and much appreciate |
paper. W. Crow.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

The young gentlemen Of this place gave
n party at the Hartford House on last
Thursday night Notwithstanding the
inclcmency Of the weather during the
evening. a Goodly number were ont, en-
bracing the cite of our little city. Before
and after the bountiful rePast, they en-
gagged in the joyous dance, which was
kept mp until reasonably late hour.
Among the young ladies' in attendance
were Miss. Irene Eaves, Of Sacramento,
aud Miss Jennie Short. of Rumsey. All
ia al. the evening was one OF great pleas.
are and enjoyment.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
An old Relic.

We have in our Office book published
in London, England in lI6S. The title
is "A Guide TO the English Tongue, in
Two Parts" by r. Dyche, Schoolmasicr
at Stratiord Bow. 1t was the text book
used as a speller in ITO. by Mics Sar. b
Harris, Of Virginia. She afterwards
married DR. Yates Among the children
reared by them was one con, Manuel
Michial Yates, who is the father Of Mrs
Dabney Gaines, of Forlsville, Ohio
county, Kentucky, and who is the pres
ent owner OF the book, and who very
kindly furnished it to us as a specimen
of the text books used in the Old Domin
ion more than one hundred years ago.
Our friends are more than welcome to
call and see this ancieat work. We
thank you. Mrs. Gaines, for the use Of the
book for while.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
THE HERALD.

s-Transient advertisements must Toe
! aid for in advance.
Charges for yesrly advertisements will
he collected quarterly.
All advertisements inserted without
specified time will he charged lor until
ordered out
Notices under head Of Preferred Lao
CAS- Tea Cents per line.
Announcements OF Marriages or Deaths
not exceeding five lines, and notices o!
Preaching published gratis,
ksS- Obituary Notices, Resolutions Of
Respect and other similar notices. Five
Cents per line.
job work Of every description done with
nca;ncss and dispatch, AZ city prices. We have
full line OF iab types, AMI solicit the patronage
Of the business community.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
Fine Wool.

Mr. z. Wayne Griffin presented us re,
Gently with two locks of as fine wool q.
1t was ever our good luck to see. The
wool was sheared from a eve belonging
to X. NJ. Park, Of Eliz1bethtown. The
eve was imported from Canada. She
has two buck lambs which weighed TWEEN.
'y>siT and half pounds each AZ three
weeks old The fleece from the eve
weighed eighteen pounds. We want TO
hear from our Ohio county sheep men
and see If they cannot beat 1t. Call and
see the wool.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

j. c. Terry. ESQ, representing the
firm of J. & A. Simpkinson 4 Co, Gin
cinnati, spent Saturday and Sunday ia
this city, the guest of the Hartford House
Mr.. Terry is pleasant gentleman, =
good business man and represents first
class house. He called up to see us
while here.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
DRUG STORE.

We had The pleasure OF n visit to Mr..
W. Ii. Murrelrs drug store. 1t was
real pleasure, as We had no prescription
to fill. But be is ever ready and willing
to serve YOU at any time and at all hours
But what | was going to say is not TO the
sick, ebut to those convalcscent, that
wish to restore bloom 10 the cheek, and
especially those whose bloom anil CONS
plexion have faded from time aud neglect,
| will say you can buy lovely comp!exions
at Mr.. Murrell's. Just imagine your face
resuming the pesrly freshness and bloom
of decade passed, and persons wonder
ing what girl o. sixteen or eighteen. All
this can he found at Mr.. Murrrlls, aud
even more-all kinds Of dainty perfume
cries, including violet, rose, pond. lily,
and many others too numerous to mention,
with all kinds OF toilet soaps In fact.
everything in that line TO make you look
pretty after he has administered to Your
wants while sick. Give him call and
see for yourself. VISITOR.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

John d. uolbrons, Of the Grm OF Hoi-
brook Il Roger, Euiorl, Ky. started
east to-day foT the purchase o. large
stock Of spring fancy and staple goo.i.
Tie proposes ." lay tacm iur cash, aud
at the very !owe-t prices, and tuey will
@cil them the same way They will be
receiving them neat wees, snl will tc
pleased 10 have their friends and cus,o-
mera call and examine them.
Mr.. David Bogcr~. oi the cutcrpri-;r.
firm Of lIolbrook Il Rogers. called To see
us yesterday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
20 rEc business >;ca o: Hartford.

We expect to have larger issue next
week than usual, and, as il IS the last is
sue before Circuit Court, which commences
the following Monday, il viii be quite
favorable lime for yoa 10 advertise cxtcn-
-ively Hama il you5 orders as early as
Nonisy noon iirossiLlc, 80 a to insure
their Insertion.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

T.. Small, of the Trade Palace Store re-
turned last Saturday from trip after n
new stock OF goods. lie has already sold
out one or two purchases this spring, and
is now receiving large and eommoiius
stock Of the incest. newest, latest. and
preitiest styles our readers ever Jaw any
where. II will pay You well to call on
Mr.. Small and examine lis stock Of
goods and zee for Yourselves.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

At the Charleston Races, the finest
thorOughbreds in the country are to be
seen, and the condition of the horses are
q wonder to all who behold them, and it
has only recently been discovered that
they can be kept in this condition by
mixing in the food OF horses a table
spoonful Of Simmons Liver Regulator.
II il oIso given 10 chickens
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

Mr.. w. Z. Morton one of our popular
and wide-awake grocery men, has trans
ierrcd his stock OF groceries, good will
aud all 10 Mr.. ID. a. Goodman Mr..
Goodman ls well known to large num-
Der Of our readers, and in his dealings 80
far. we have always heard him pro-
nounced honest and fair
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

Mr.. John B. Mcconnell, who had had
a partial hearing heretofore ieforc U. s.
Commissioner, G. {. Wedding, under
charge Of passing counterfeit money, had
final hearing last Wednesday, and was
held under bond of 500 to appear beio-e
U. 5. District Court 10 answer said charge
He gave the required bond.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
Chairman Of county Committee.

A man. named John Gidcomb was
arrested at Beaver Dam on Tuesday Of
last week charged with stealing a nhy
dollar bill from w. II. Blsnkenship
ihe bill wss found on his person and he
was just in the act Of stepping on the
train when arrested. II took two men
10 pull him from the train. he was ar.
rested by 7. Stevens. Marshal Of Beaver
Dam and after n hearing before Judge
Cooper, was cent to Jail. Blankenship
got his money back.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
Hog Cholera.

We have an original article written uI-
on this malady Icy al unknown friend
who isiled to give his name.
II Was received too late for publication
this week, but will appear in our next
ISSUE. 1t 10 well worth perussl. Hog
raisers should read i, by all means. ~
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
Feed SlnNIc.

Pat Murphy informs the travelling
public and citizens generally, that he is
still st his post where those wishing
Horses fed and cared tor at reasonable
terms. Gao find him at all hours, day or
night lie tenders his thanks for past
patronage and asks a continuation OF the
same Remember the place, Hartford
lIouse Feed Stable.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
A Cali on John l.. Rarrett.
Cromwell, Kr., April 30. 1877.

CRoMWErI, Nv, April 30, 1877.
We the undersigned subscribers. feel
ing the need Of scndios man to rcprc-
sent us in the next Legislature Of un-
doubted Integrity aud Of sufficient quail
6caiions to warrant us in expecting him
to 8" to Frankfort for the purpose OF ben
efitng the county at large, and knowing
Mr.. Barrett would not disaPpoiut the cx-
pcctaiion~ OF his friends, We take this
method OF requesting him to announce
himselfas a candidate for the Legislature
Respectfully, his friends,
I. Will Cooper, I. W. Gilistrap.
John Wilr. l. q johnson.
Vim. }. Bur-es, Thos. Gillstrap,
A. X. Leach T. Cooper,
Thomas Z. Taught, !. Mcnacl,
aud many others
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
Good TempInrs' Convention.

The Ohio County Convention of the
Independent Order Of Good Templars,
will meet with Hartford Lodge at Hart
ford, Ky, on Friday and Saturday, the
25th and Goth days Of May. 1871 Able
and talented speakers will be present to
cnliven the occasion. A cordial inyita>
ton is extended to all Lodges in Ohio
and adjoining counties.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

Mrs Irene EaVos, Of Sacramento, and
Mis- Jennie Short, Of Rumsey, who have
been sojourhiug in our rural hamlet for
some three weeks past, left last FRIDAY
morning tor Henderson. where they will
remain for several days. visiting relatives,
Ieiore returning to their respective homes,
The young ladies made many acquaint-
Gnees, and won host OF friends while
here. who Ioull be glad to welcome
their return 10 onr town at an early date
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

We omitted hast week giving notice OF
the able sermon delivered by Rev. J. A.
Humphrey. on Sunday and Sunday night
OF last week. Brother Humphrey will
hereafter preach at this place on cverr
fourth Sunday
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
Home Again.

DR.. S. l.. Berry reached home agei9
last Sunday. He has been employed
tuilding house on lot owned bv him
at Cecilian, Hardin county, and has sold
the rame and will now be at home ready
for business. II was rumored that the
DR.. would locate a: Cecilian, but if he
ever had such an idea it is now gone, and
he will still remsin as one Of Va.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

We have engsged the services Of Mr.
E. I. Williams, grocer, TO give US weekly
a correct report OF the retail market Of
the leading and staple articles OF this
county. II will appear next week, and
regularly thereafter. Mr. Williams
promises to make this report as reliable
as possible.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

Benjamin Noe, living in the Cool
SPRING. neighborbood, found last Satur-
day morning, bunch OF hickory withss
lying at his door accompanied by little
piece Of paper saying that il would not be
healthy for him to remain longer in that
part Of the country. Mr.. Noe is very
anxious TO knOO who laid sald withcs
there. Hecame to town last Monday TO
make complaint, bat did't kno,O who TO
complain Of Mr. Noe seemed 70 kno,o
TOO much about other peoples Affairs in
the ncighborhocd.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

Miss Nollic Taylor. OF this pace. who
mas been in the Goshen neighborhood for
several weeks past. teaching the young
ideas how to shoot" spsnt Saturday and
SUNDAY Mt home
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

We call the attention Of our readers TO
the announcement OF Judge L. c. Carson,
OF Butler county, which appears for the
first time IN this issue. The Judge is
well-known TO many of our readers, but
to those who may not know him, we can
cheerfully say that he is a gentleman in
every sense OF the word. and has always
been a faithful, consistent Democrat
His claims merit due consideration.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

DIR. E B. Foo;e's great medical work.
Common Sense or "Pisin Home Talk
one ofsbe hest medical works ever pub.
lished. Regular Publishers price 1925
For sale by W. II, Griffin, at the Drug
store, for the small sum of $50.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
Fair Warning.

Do not trade for note executed by me
to W. I. McSherry, the Goth February.
1877, due four months afler date. rs it
wac given without valid consideration,
and is void. viii not pay it.
q US. NEwCoNB.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
BEAVER DAN HOTEL.

Under the management and control OF
Mr.. Poyner, the proprietor, It's Que ofthe
best hotels in the Green river country
and it will be TO the interest OF those yiso
lung Beaver Dam to make it point to
stop there, as it is pleasant resort for
the tired and weary traveller. Mr. Poy>
ner's peasant aud genial wife, together
with his young aud accomplished
daughter, Miss Tcnnie, add much to the
enjoyment of a visit there.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

or the handsome young gentleman who
promensde,l on our principal streets last
Sunday, but we do believe, and cannot be
mistaken, that the elegant clothes he
wore were made at the fashionable estab.
lishment Of J. Winter & Co, Louisville.
Their superior cnt, goods, and trimmings
spoke for themselves.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

Better by tar, than Rocky Mountain
Grip is the Herald Compound, for
menjing brokcnware, dc. Call at T..
Wayne Griffin's Drug Store, and get n
bottle. only twenty five cents.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

ANN0UN CEM ENTS.

VIC are authorized to announcc Dr.
JAMES W. MEADOR a. Republican
candidate To rcprescnt Ohio county in the
Lower House OF the next Legislature Of
Kentucky, sr!ject TO the action of the
party. Election August 1871
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

W. A. Gordon, Of the Cool Springs
neighbOrhOed, accompanied by his es,i.
mable wife, called mp to see us last Mon
day, and left his name aud 81 So for the
HERALD.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

The wife Of P. D. TAYLOR of Bartlctt's
precinct, presented him, on Monday night,
with male heir We understand the
new baby will hereafter support the hon.
orcd cognomen of our Circuit court clerk.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
Grange Notice.

The Masters of oil the Subordinate
Oranges OF Ohio county are requested to
meet in Hartford on Monday, l4,h of
May, 1871, on business Of importance.
D. J. X. MADDOX,
Master of Ohio county Grange
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

We are authorized to announce Judge
THOMASC. CARSON, of Butler county.
as candidate for Senator from this tho
Eighth Senatorial District, composed of
the counties Of Ohio. Muhlenbers and
Butler. Election, August ISL
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

Time to Paper Your Rooms, Ford il
continually receiving New Designs Of
Paper, aud illliug many orders cheaper
than Eastern Markets.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02
CoIorsd pcopie, Attention,

The order Of Brothers and Sisters oi
Friendship will give grand dinner At
South CarrollIon, Friday. hay lllh,
1871 Good music and dancing, with a
festival at night, is the programme. For
particulars see programmes printed NJ
this Office, or address Harvey Grace,
Secretary, Hartford. Ky,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-05-02

We are authorized to announce w. e.
ROWE as an independent candidate to
represent Ohio county in the lower House
of The next Legislature of Kentucky.
Election August 1871.