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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
THE PARENT Of

The parent of insomnia or wakefuIness is. In
nine Cases our of ten adyspeptic siomach. Gnnd
Digestion gives sound si.er, mitigation inter
feres with II The br,iu IN stomach svmus-
tn ze. One of the prominent. y, mr,om- OF u weak
state "i tie Z 'otiic organs - n DIR tur,ance OF the
great nerve -hir"p"t, The bra n lnv,Enra,- HE
stomach nj You rest"rr equilibrium 10 he
great ceutsr. A most reliable medicine tor the
purpose - Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which &
Tar preferable TO mineral sedatives and powerful
narcotics which. though they may for . time sx-
st q soporinc influence upon the brain. soon
cease to act. and invariably injure the tone OF
the AtoInach. The Bitters, on the contrary. re.
store activity TO the operations OF that
tant organ. AMI their benencsnt influence is re-
hected in sound sleep and = tranquil state OF the
nervous system. A wholesome impetus In like
wise given TO the action of The livor and bovels
by Its use. fsbanl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
The Money Paid Before the Fire
Goes Out.

l.. 81. ShocEiey on the 10Th OF DECEMBER,
1877, insured his dwsliing house and furpi-
ture for $1,000, in the Phoenix Insurance
Company. OF Brooklyn. through f. Win,or
d Son. agents at Lexington.
On Monday Jan 18th. the building WAS
entirely consumed by tire in broad daylight.
Mr. y. being absent iron, home nj the time,
On Tuesday, January 2sth. notice OF the
loss was given to the agents, T.. Win,or L
Son, who immediately tel"g,aphed to the
company, and on Wednesday, Jan. Both.
the adjusting agent. Mr.. Frank Van yoorhi,
was hero. and before night adjusted and
PAID the lois IN cash.
This Ia business in earnest. and Me.,rs.
Winsor 4 Son are just the men to bring
about such dispatch IN settlement OF lo,.,,
by FIRE. fs,s,s
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
Stock Notes.

Sparks & Chanslor's no "A st ,Jobp Do,,
dying
Col fl. c. Chilrs shipped from this CT v Las,
Tuesday one car load Of fat cattle.
Mr. J'Ann Lon shipped, by Mo. p rn,lrosl
last Thursday. l cur 10 al Of "a, hogs
Mr. P.tlr l.. ne e sold, Mnni, +, T.
Fi-hDIck. : steers. weighing 5.75s ,,uu.i. nj,
s. IS
Mr. Stephen E. Cheathsm shipped, from this
city. Feb. 9Th. ~! head OF hogs, by No Pacific
railroad.
Oscar NJ. Billiard. of Mayefew, sold. Monday
last. to K. N. Sparks. 10 head OF cattle. syeruy.
Ing $50 pounds. At 4 ceuts.
Messrs. Sparks, Cis.thaIn aud Adam. shin
psi. By Missouri Pacific railroad, last Monday.
from this city. ~ car loads of cattle.
Jno. Tyler. Jr., OF Davis township. sold TO
Joseph Handtey. Monday last, 10 hogs. uyersx-
In Z 200 pounds. At % 20 per 100 pounds.
Mr.. J. W. Harrison. of Davis tovpsbIp.
bought Of Messrs. Powell Bros. Two car loads
OF fat cattle. which he shipped from AullyIlle
last Monday.
at y sale in Paris, ny Of full blooded bulls.
on the 18th Of January. the Fourteenth Duke of
which eleven months ago WAS bur-
chased for sl7 900, WAS sold for 81, 1925,
We have postponed the republication of our
list of cattle and hogs being fed In LAFAYETTE
until next week. III order TO get answers
to our circulars from every part Of the county.
We should like to have all replies In by Monday.
or Tuesday At the farthest,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
Meeting of the Executive Commit.
tee of the Taxpayers of
Lafayette County.

Pursuant to call the tax-payers' exeSu,iv.
of Lafayette county met =, IN. court
house Monday. teDruary 4tb, for the purpos. NJ
organization,
The meeting was called to order by the selec
lion Of DIR. VIM. & Webb. as temporary chair
man. and Jonas i. Ferguson, as temporary sec
rotary.
The roll was called and the following nam.d
members OF the were found IN h,
present: Clay township: STROLLER Rrntck .Jno
u. Mcdonald, Psschal Gibbs; Davis, ,Jsck.on
Cordsr. Ii. j. Hlgg'na, Wa. L. Beattie: Dover.
YIN. l.. Webb, Isaac Neale, Geo. W Carr.
Freedom; John Browp. w. b. Major. Herman
Lohoefner; Lexington: Joseph F. Smith. Il NJ.
Sparks, Jno. s.. Blackwell; sni-a-Bur. J r
Ferguson. ST.. Cheaths.n; Washington: Mason
r.. Henry and Chas. L. Ewing.
The organization OF the committee va. con.
By the election of Jos. +. snutb "a.
permanent chairman, and Jno. S. R,,ctv.u
as permanent secretary.
The following WAS passed by 9 uu.nimous
vote:
Resolved, BY the executive semm,t,s. of ,,.
taxpayers OF Lafayette county, tnat the peopIs
of this county are determined 10 oppose. Nv iii
npaus in their power. the collection OF anv and
~ taxes ior me pay 0ent Of maudxmus tax
we reiterate the dstsrnination only 10 nav
county BENDS according to the compromise AN.
thorized BY the vote Of the people In inc .isc.
ton held on December Goth. 1873. ~
On motion, the COMMITTEES adjourned, subiec,
TO the call Of the chairman or secretary.
JOS. r. SMITH, Chairman.
@so. . RiAcKwlLL, Secretary.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
The Webb Case.
J~EFERRsoN CITY. E,hrpary 4th L.

JEFFEssoS CITY. February 9TH, 1873.
ALEX a. LE-uhuk. Eq . Lexington. Mo.
Dear Sir m IN receipt OF yours III An Inst.
The ca-e OF Webb Va Lafayette County has been
submiiiei ou no sion as ct reached can
not say no" >o"n his case will he disposed II.
There IL an her c,oe nov rcn'i'nx. L"vol, ing
the same Iu Il Il, IN t M. raised in The Lrfay-
elite county case. II is the CASE OF RanDey vs..
Baeder, from Cape Girudesu county. 1t II sup
posed that b,rl cases will he decided at one and
the same time. Respectfully.
HENRY w. EWING,
Clerk Supreme Court.
BY CHAs. q. GUENsHEn, D. c.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

This Company lie purely mutual, not having a
dollar OF stock. Its policy holders are the only
members Of the Corporation. II is therefore in
effect. q simple partnership of persons for in.ur-
ing each Others lives. There being no stock,
there can be ne sale Of the Company from one
set OF ownsre and managers to another; but ito
Affairs remain perpetusliy in the entire control
OF the members themselves. TO elect . board OF
twelve directors each year. THIS board mee,s
weekly. and directly supsrvlses all the business
of the Company.
The Company issues whole life policies with
either annual premiums for life. which il prefers
and recommends. or with = limited number Of
prsminms; It will also Issue loDg-term epdew-
mcnts. Experience has shown that these are
the most Advantageous forms OF policies, both 10
the individual and to the Company. We shall,
therefore, restrict ourselves to them.
The surplus earned in any year is returned TO
the following year. only by reduction of premium.
thus limiting the payments to the actual current
cost of the insurance.
In thirty years. this association Of men united
in interests and purposes. ss a single feature in
its history, has paid to the representative Of
seven thousand Ave hundred and sixty nernbers
who have died. the vsst sim Of twenty Eve mil.
lions one hundred and twenty mine thousand I've
hundred and thirty-six dol!ars-S26, 70 $50 90
-as follows
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
Religious.

-
The children OF the Oh, lstian Sunday schoo,
will meet tonight At DR.. Temples, to practice
slnging.
Elder Walter Robinson will preach in the
Baptist church. ut Wellington, Tomorrow
morning.
Regular services at TIE Episcopal church to-
morrow morning and afternoon.
Rev JAS. NJ. Chahey Will preach At the Pres
byteEian church In. this city To- morrow.
Elder. Warren will preach at the Christian
church Mt Wellington. tomorrow. Elder Lori
Is eapectst to preach there the uext Sunday.
There will be z meeting of teachers and officers
or ths Christian Sunday school. next Tuesday
evening at ! O'Clock. al the residence of DR..
Watson.
The second quarterly meeting OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal church. south, of this city, will
commence to-day and continue over Tomorrow
Elder NJ. Ahkisson presiding.
Rev Saml. T. Ruhnrr commenced a protract-
Ell meeting, last Sunday. at Maplewood. 1t
Was continued through the week, and NAV be
prolonged. Mr.. Runner will preach to-tnor-
row morning at WaserIy.
Services at the Christian church Tomorrow
morning and evening by Elder Hughes. sub
)ect for morning discourse: THE sins OF nv
BRETHREN In the evening. by request, the sub
ject will be: The differences between the Bsp-
fists and the Christians.
The protracted meeting which has been in pro-
Sress for two weeks or more, Ut the Baplis
church IN this CITY. is eiici,ing a great deal OF
interest; large congregations assemble at all the
'nertinga, anu much good seems TO be accom-
piishIng. Rev.A- W. Charnblls. of Kansas CIV.
who has been preaching there for 5, yeral nights
with marked effect. will preach Tonight and to-
morrow fpnrntnu. R.r- - Ill.,. =
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
@esklp 1nttlligenftr
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
Attention, Democratic Comm tttee.

There VIII BE- . M. eliny OF ihs d,mocrs,ic
executive committee Of Lafayette county. at
the courthouse, in Lexington. on Monday.
March 4th, 1878. 1T IL o'clock. .. m, for the
purpose of taking steps for the organization
OF the democracy Of the county for the sp-
preaching campaign. All members are
desired to be present. Tho membership u
the committee Is as follows: Clay township,
Or. B. D.. kaglsud; Davis township, K. L.
Conn !; Dover township. Isaac Nsals !;
Freedom township. Grove Young !; Lex
Ingtou township. Jos. +. Smith Middle
ton township, K. A. Collins Sni-s-bsr
township. rhos. 5. McChesney, and WASH
iugtou township. J. 8. White.
JOSEPH F. SMITH, Chm'n.
GROVE Young, Ssc'y.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
CONSUMPTION R

An old physician retired from sctive practice,
having had placed in his hands by An East Indian
missionary the formula Of \ simple vegetable
remedy for The speedy and permanent cure Of
Consumption, Bronchitis. Catarrh. Asthma and
ell Throat and Lung aH-ctions. also . positive
and radical cure for General D-btli,y and all
nervous complaints. after having thoroughly test
ed It's wonderful curative powers in thousands Of
CASES. feels II his duty 10 make il known to his
suffering fellows. THE recipe will be sent irse OF
charge, to AL who desire II, with iulI directions
Tor preparing and successfully using. Address
with stamp naming this paper, DR. j. {. sToHK.
a North Ninth Street, Philadelphia. Pennsyi-
vnuiA. oct27-6n
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
ROTTEN AND U~NsEAWoRTHY,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. THE exami-
nation. by the steamboat inspectors, into
the cause o! the wreck OF the Metropolis
commenced to-day. The principal wit
ness examined was DIR. Green, of the
Metropolis. His testimony was to the
effect that the ship was rotten and totally
unseaworthy. He brought to this city
fragments OF the rotten timber.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

A dispatch from the Grand Duke
Nicholas, dated at St. Petersburg. Feb.
fth. says that in accordance with the
understanding between Russia and tho
plenipotentiaries, tree commercial inter
course. BY land and sea. is to be- imme-
diately re-established between Russia
and Turkey.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Instead of congressional aid for the
famine stricken Chinese every city IN the
Union should hasten % send relief.
There would be more enduring ermon
IN the bread and meat sent to these
starving pagans than in hours and DAYS
OF ordinary preaching.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
Strike While the Irons Hot"

In consequence Of the dullnsss OF trade !
6rd myself somewhat overstocked With
heavy winter goods, which I do not wish to
carry over, and will therefore close them
out ~ much reduced prices. Now is your
time to get these goods at almost your own
prices. f.b2u Il. sINAURR.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Joy to the Afflicted. One OF our most emf
nent American chemists has discovered . pro-
cess whereby he obtains. in a pslatsbls form, all
the active medicinal properties Of the East India
Cinchona bark. without disturbing tina ~irritant
and inert matter. In this preparation the aka
ioies are IN their native combinations. and the
same proportions Of the ingredients are main
tanned AS exist in the celebrated bark from the
Seilgherry hills. This preparation Is called
CLIF1oRD's FEBRIrrGE. and i, fast taking the
place OF Quinine And the so-called Ague Cures,
etc. in the market. For sale by all druggiss.
j. Z. RICHARDSON. Prop'r..
1eo2ml st. Louis,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
An Inquiry.

EDITION isTELLIGESC.R; Please inform me.
II you c.n. TO what religious denomination 20
cslledj that id Beecher belongs. see he is
preaching III the Interest OF the boudholder.
Hence. his new doctrine. there i. no hell.
SSI-A-BAR.
Mr.. BeecheE is COngregationAlist.-(Edlto
nteliigencer.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
Particular Notice.

Those persons knowing themselves In
debted to me will confer a great favor b,
calling Immediately and paying up. I am
Obliged to have the money, to meet my
obligations. I hope no further netice NAV
be required. feb2tf II. SISAUEH.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
Grass Seeds.

We have In stock y large lot OF new Clover.
Timothy. Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, Red
Top. MilIst and Hungarian seeds, which ve
are Offering Low for easA. Special figures
given on large lots. c: A.AJ DpSyr4
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

The issuing of passes t. the floor of
the house of representatives has been
ordered stopped. Ii you &c to WASH
ington now you will have to look on
from the gallery with Mrs. Spencer and
the other gals"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
80 90 Reward.

1.-THE individual who exchanged gold pens
With me on last Wednesday morning, with
out my consent, will return mine. | will pay
the above reward, and ask no question:.
J. D. CONNER. Recorder Of deeds.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC,

As q protection against counterfeits the pres
ent propriet1rs have patented the likeness o.
Or. A Y the originator OF Simmons
Liver Medicine. as q trade mark. Hereafter the
original aud only genuine DR.. A. Q. simmons
Liver Medicine will be put up in yellow wrap.
pers with his likeness upon each package and
bottie-uone other genuine. Beware OF counter
let's and INSCRIPTIONS persons Offering YOU
other preparations For sale by ]. A. Ousr;es
Co, WI Tevis and TGeo. GOsewlsch.
janl2ml Chattanooga, Tennessee,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
MANY IAnIE1

from Nervousness. Painful Periods and
Debility will find there is no way in which
their health may be so enectually resained. relief
from pain obtained, and functional regularity
as in the use Of Psrker.s Ginger
Tonic. The nursing mother. exhausted by the
care OF her little one, finds her strength and
nerves resto red by Its use. while the mothers
comfort thus secured, is impaired through the
milk to her babe. making the little one happy.
free from pain. and disposed to re-
~freshing sleep. Buy n 81 bottle from your drug.
gust. ID W. b. lewis. Lexington. Mo-, or
. sample bottle at IS cents. and test Its
tec2a-eoW
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
An ElEeAkT PREPARATION

Designed TO meet the public want for . harmless
hair dressing and restorative 10 fo.nd In Psrker's
Hair BalsAm. II acts like magic. commencing
Mt the very roots. removes Dandru6 and all
humors from the scalp. and pever fails to restore
gray or faded hsir to its original youthful color
and beauty. Failing hair is Immediately checked
by Its use. and it produces = growth Of beautiful
young hair, son. glossy and luxuriAnt. that sur
p rises everyone. These properties added to it
exquisite perfume and purity OF composition.
render it the growing favorite Of the toile, table
every where. Buy 3 bottle Of your druggist. D.
W. B. TeTis. Lexington. Mo-. and test its
merits
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

The Mystic Krew OF Comus and other
societies are making elaborate prepare
tons in New Orleans for the Mardi Gras
carnival
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Ihe queen offered Disraeli the order
OF the garter. but he declined. He is
thinking about more serious things; but
he seems to be an unfortuna,el slow
thinker.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Anderson, Of the returning board in
Louisiana, has been found guilty of per-
jury and Justification of election returns
in declaring the state for Hayes and
Packard.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

The New York Tribune says: Politi-
cally the Bland bill should be entitled,
IAN act to destroy the republican
party" Let it pass by,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Gov. Phelps has appointed Gen. James
Craig. OF st. Joseph, vice Juo. w. Wad-
dell Esq, Of this city. financial agent.
The office is a s%inecure. with no emolu-
tents
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

1t Mr.. Belmont wishes to do Mr..
Hendricks q service ne will write him
another letter.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Mr.. L. II. Waters has been confirmed
as district attorney tor the western dis
triet OF Missouri.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Since the e-Democrat is for Phelp,
Tor the senate, the Journal will have to
switch off on somebody else.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
Lexington Market.

In this report Tie wholesale prices are given In
lett hand column, and retail prices in right hand
column. In country produce, the figures on the
LEFT denote what the merchants are paying, and
on the right the prices at which they sell.
FLOUR-City XNNX per sack SSs0
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Senator Cockrell is receiving words OF
praisefrom every direction for his strong
argument in favor OF the reconciliation
OF silver.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Senator Thurman made q mastery
speech in favor Of the silver bill last
Wednesday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Mr.. Lhas. Guniscs, who lift Lexington about
. year ago aud moved Ia Austin, Texas, return
81 thursday. and Will make this place his iu-
ture home. MIR. Gunlack lIkeS Texas. but ike
al persons who have ever resided any length of
I M IN Lexington prefers this place to suy he
has seen. He favored US with u cali ON his ar
rival, and gave, us An interesting acceun, OF his
temporary home.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

r. H. Bled.oe offered the following resolu-
ton. which was adopted:
Resolved, that we Invite Washington town.
ship to, meet at MI. Hope. on the Washington
anu Sni a-Bar line, on Saturday, 25d OF Febru-
aIy, 1873, to devise ways aud means for the
defense OF tho people against the so-called town.
ship bonds.
j. I. Ferguson offered the following, which
was adopted:
Whereas. q certain Mr. Jcnn.y, n money lord
OF the east. has seen lit to write to prominent
men of our county, relroachIng its citizens, by
ci'arSing want OF fidelity TO sacred obligations;
therefor.
Resolved, that the Lexington Intelligeuccr ia
entitled TO our hearty thanks and com mend alton
Tor It's open, manly and bmest answers to the
reproachfui allegations Of SAID lie. ter.
An executive committee Of three was then cleo
ted, Consisting OF The following gentlemen K. T.
Russell. VIM. Harris aud Il. II. iedsoe.
On motion the secretary was instructed 10
furnish a copy OF the proceedings Of this meet
ing to the Lexington Intei!igencer Tor pubiita.
ton.
Meeting adjourned.
wm:sHARRis, chm'n.
NJ. q. WoUn. Secretary
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Betting on European politics Just now
is more risky than calling John Morrisey
used to be in his palmy days.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Gen. Johnston says that he will be q
Candidate if nominated by his party.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
Claims Paid in Each Year from Organ
ization, Dec. IS, 1886,

Total amount paid 10 Decam-) ~
Der 3lst, 1873. $2o, 4 .6S6 ~
Facts and dxures likes these commend them
selves to the intelligence aud judgment OF all
men. They carry conviction upon bare presen-
sAtion, and need no argument or illussrstiop TO
demonstrate their Significance.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
County Court Proceedings.

Court met IN regular session Monday, Feb.
9Th. Present. Hon. J. A. Prafher, presiding
Justice. Hons. Jas. Is. Bord and Il. A.. Barnett,
associate justices. Geo. n. MountJoy, sh.ria
AMI VIM. b Steele, clerk.
VIM. Young WAS appointed sgsnt to sell the
Metcaif land.
Change Of Wellington rosd according to petit
tlon of E. BuIman. ct NJ. referred to Lucien
Wright rs commissioner.
School loan granted Anderson stomly.
Dram ,hop license granted Sam'I McCssIand.
Geo. NJ. MountJoy appointed agent TO sell the
LYDIA Fox land.
Bonds and coupons. of Donaldson 4 Fraley.
ST. Louis. compromised. d. 2sl Gs, tor which
WAS issued 81 .OS3 80.
Bond and coupons. Donaldson 4 FrxIey. axts
compromised. u. lss IS. for which WAS Issued
81, 300 to.
Bonds and coupons Of G. K. Campbell. La
inye,ts county. compromised, d, GOV 70, for
which were issued ~. 400 o..
school loan granted Jas. F. Downing. Feb.
'th. 1877. ordered consumm ated by drawing of
warrant.
Petition Of Jackson Bradley to vacate ro.d re-
herred to Geo. Green. rs special commissioner
Report Of Jno. iokeiy. accepting road, ap-
proved.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09

Gold opened in New York Thursday
at lO2 l-S aud closed ut lO2.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-09
TAX PAYERS. MEETING.
The Citizens of Sni-a-Bar in Council.

Alta meeting of the taxpayers OF Sni-a-Bar
township. held at Dade's' school house, Feb
ruary LIST. ISIS, VIM. Hsrris' was elected chair
man and 81. G. Wood, secretary; the object Of
the meeting WAS briefly stated by George W.
Jones.
The committee appointed ut a previous meet
ing of the township presented the follow ng re-
port which WAS adopted and the ommitt. dis
charged:
To the tax-pnyers Of sni-a- Bar township: We,
the appointed at the last regular town
ship meeting 10 look alter the SO called bond
ed debt of the township, would respectfully beg
leave after "A Careful investigation to submit the
following general report:
That we have truly, justly and legally
no township debt, for the following plain and
obvious reasons:
FIRST, That under the constitution, article IL.
section ID. page 81, the genera! assembly has no
become a stockholder In, or to loan its credit to
any company, association or corporation, unless
t~o-thlrdso OF the qualified VOTERS OF such county.
city or tow shall assent thereto.
Second, According to the registration, COM
pl"ied Nov. 4th. 1850, Tor an election to b. held
Nov 18th. 1858, on a proposition to subscribe
$50 900 to the l.: l.. 4 Gulf railroad, SDi-a Bar
ma lrs quaiircd voters; NJ said election, only 4;
votes were csst for the subscription.
third, No railroad has ever been built
through the township rs assented 10 by the
minority. 4. Of the To-. qualified voters. And.
further. that we recon. mend II united and con-
tInued resistance to the payment of said bonds
by every possible and available means.
signed, WIN. HARRIS,
GEO. W. JONES,
II I. p. MCCORMACK,
A. c. GREES
r. II. BLEDSOE,