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Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-01-08
The Missouri Penitentiary.
missouri


The exhibit of the Missouri peni-
Tertiary for the year just closed shows
an improvement in more respects
than one. In the first place the ms
titution is self.supporting, which is a
fact of no little concern to the tax
payers of the State and, in the sec
ond place, the number of prisoners in
it is beginning to decrease, which also
is gratifying. The proceeds of the Ia
Dor of eonvicts for the wear amounted
to $1O8, 100; and besides this, there
was public work of the value of 81
3s9 performed by the convicts, and
bricks of the value Of $4,000 made
by them, for which no pay has been
received. The value of the whole
labor of the prisoners during the
wear, therefore, is $117,349. The
expendls lures have been $89, 315-the
actual receipts being $18,844 in ex-
cess of the disbursements. The
institution is evidently carefully and
thrifty managed, and the prisoners,
without being ill.treated, are made to
support themselves. The people ask
nothing more than that it shall be
maintained in this condition, and the
legislature left embarrassed by the
penitentiary question, which causes
so much trouble in other states. The
number of prisoners in the institution
on the last day of the last year was
1868, of which 25 were United States
prisoners. This is a decrease Of 81
from the last preceding year; a de-
crease of 26 from the year 1877, and
a decrease of 73 from 1876. We
cannot flatter ourselves that this
steady decrease is owing to any de-
crease in crime it finds its explana-
ton, probably, in the recent law
which raises the standard of petty
larceny from $40 to $2O-persons
convicted of this crime being punish
ed by imprisonment in county jails
instead of the State prison. A few
years ago the institution was nearly
choked with convitcs whose offense
was petty larceny, and what to do
with their constantly increasing num-
Der was a troublesome question. Now
the number has diminished within
manageable limits, and there will be
no need for an enlargement of the
prison, Or the establishment of an
other in some other part of the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-01-08
Returning to the Capitol.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The men,
bers and senators are returning in
large numbers to-day and tonight,
to be in attendance at to-morIOw's
reopening of congress. The few who
have remained in Washington dur
ing the recess are anxiously inquir-
ing as to the feeling among the peo-
pie regarding the issues (especially
that on the legal-tender question)
raised at the opening of this winters
session. 1t is the almost unanimous
report of those who have been home
that the people want the financial
issue kept quiet. The Democrats
are particularly DESTROYS of this re-
suit.
Those from the South say that
Hampton and Lamar do not express
the wish of their people by speaking
i'll favor Of the Bayard resolution.
One Southern senator, who is what
might be called a Bayard man, says
that his people are willing the resolu-
ton should be passed ii its passage
would benefit the Northern Democra-
cy, blu. as a matter of party policy
they believe the whole subject should
have been left for the Republicans to
dispute. The Democrats had the
advantage at the beginning of the
session on the subject, but Bayartl
has shifted the responsibility that
Hayes and Sherman had taken upon
themselves.
The house-banking and currency
committee is to meet on Wednesday,
when the Price resolution, declaring
all legislation on finances inexpedi-
ent, will be taken up. Judge Buck
ner, chairman of the committee, is
of the opinion that the committee
will not report on the financial ques-
ton, because the mere reporting Of
the resolution against legislation
would cause as much agitation Of the
subject as if a bill proposing some
legislation were reported. Senator
Bayard1s understood to be preparing
a speech in support of his resolution,
and there is a good prospect of the
subject being fully discussed in the
senate if the house does let it alone.
Our friend, Tom Buckaer, City At
torney of Mexico, has gone to Tex
as to get a wife. The happy event
will take place next week. Why in
the name of Cupid, Venus and Hy-
men does a Missourian leave the
State in search of a rib? That
what puzzles the puzzler. 1t is a
well-known fact that Missouri girls
are all beautiful as an houri and as
wise as Zobeide. We wish Buckner
a blissful honeymoon, and hope it
may last forever.-[Loui siana Press j..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-01-08

TAKEN UP by J. w. Sims. and posted before
l. Thomas G. Hudson, . Justice Of the Peace In
Wilson township, Audrain county, on the 9Th day
Of January, iss0. the folioWin described property.
to-wif One yeariing steer. red and white spot
ted, branded IN the left hip with what Is thought
to be the letter NJ weight about 6es li,s.. and
appraised 1t 80. Alsa a..se red yeasiliig btll,
with some white on s ~ belly weighs about 100
lbs, and appraised ut SO. No other marks or
brands pefceivable ON either. A true copy Of
the entry on my stray book.
THOs. G. UnA0 Justice e. the Peace.
1anunuS, EAh faan M pHSy "
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-01-08
Stray Notice.

TAKEN UP, by Johh T. Stillions. and posted
L before Orlando Hit, = jastice. OF the peace
IN Salt River township, Of Audrain county. on
the 81 day OF January, in the year l3s0, the fol-
lowing described property: One two-year-oid
steer, Of . deep rsd collar, and weishs eight
pOands; said steer has M under half
crop OF Of the right ear, and . swallow fork ii
the left ear, and : brand on the LEFT hip with .
letter or TO- the brand not being very
distincs; said stray being appraised 1t twsnty-
Mye dollars. @. HIT,
Jan. Z, lS80. Justica Of the Feace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-01-08

STATE OF MISSOURI
County OF Atidrajp, ri

STATE OF MISSOURI
County OF Audrain. 4
We. VIM. Stuart, President, and j. Nj. Marina
duke. Cashier 81 said baak, and each Of Us. do
solemnly swear that the abeye statement Is true.
to the best OF our knowledge and belief.
WIN. STUART, President.
j. NJ. MARMATUkE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me. this 5h
q January. A d.. 1859. Witness my hand
and notariai seal hereto affixed, at office. in
Mo. the date last aforesaid. Commits
stoned and qualified for Il term expiring Dee. 9Th,
1882 HAS. W. BAKER. Notary Public.
Corfect-Attest
L. i. CUNNINGHAM,
JAMES l.. KttSS.
Uinncfars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-01-08
MONEY!

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l. 10 loan on real estate or personal
property, in sums to suit. Apply to
}. w. CARSON,
24-3m. Mexico Southern Bank.
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-01-08
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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11
DOn,tGiraUn.

What if you have tried different ssDut
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are chemically pure, Of Uniform strength,
and have come into general use by reason
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for years been beC-ridden, have, by the
use Of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
been restored to perfect health. The in
PRODUCTION Of these two remedies has rsvO-
luuOnized the treatment Of chronic diseas-
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salivated, as the tonic and Alternative prop-
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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11

FRUITS-GREEE - Oranges, Lemons, Cranber.
ries, Bananas, COcOanuts.
GLASSM ARE-WindOw Glass, Lamps, Chimneys
and Burners.
GROCERS' HARDWARE Curry Combs. Horse
Cards, hOlasses Gates and Carpet Tacks.
NUTS-FOREIGN AND Observation-Disclosures Bra
zlis, Fi6erts, Pecans, English Walnnts and
Petroleum, Lard and Headlight.
APEKi1,Wntng' Ii,-g' Wrapping, Envelopes and Pa
PICKLES-In barrels and bottles.
PROVISIONS Bacon, Lard, Dried Beef. Dried
Peaches, Apples, Corn, HOminv Rice Beans
and Flour. We have made arrangements
with the justly celebrated OLD SPARGuR
MILLS 10 keep US supplied with their Choicest
Family Flour, which we will deliver to our
customers at the price Of ordinary Flour
Other popular brands always in stock
SOAFS - CASTLE GWhite and Mottled), Toilet,
Laundry and Nariegated in great variety and
at GstOnishingly low prices. Pride OF THE
KITCHEN, soap brick, something new, for
cleaning and securing.
SPICES-Wn AND GRoUND- AIspice Clovas
Pepper.
sEEDs,-clqyer, Timothy, Canary, Hemp, Mus
tard and Rape.
STATES, Pencils and Stove Polish
SOUP STUFFS, ETC.-Maccaroni domestic and
lmported), Vermicella, domestic and import
ed)s SagO, Oatmeal, Cracked Wheat Pearl and
SlI. Sr4shed Barley, tarlna, TapiOca, Irish Moss.
5eiaune, SemoLna, Sea Moss Farina, Pure
Wheat Farina, Maize, Millet, Soda, Starch
and SALT-in barrels and sacks.
TWINES AND ROPES-Sisal, Manila and Ropes.
Cotton, Paper and Jute Twines.
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE-Tubs. Buck-
cts (Wel and HOrse), Churns, Rolling Pins,
Butter Ladies, Wash Boards, Mouse Traps
Sleeves, Potato Washers, Matches, Brooms
Mops, Wooden Bowls, Baskets Market, Split
ana CIOthesl, Measures (naIf-b bushel, peck and
half-peclz), Barrel Covers and Pipes
TOBACCO AND CIGARS, SPECIALTTFS- ODr
stock Of Plug and Fine Cut is very complete
comprising all of the popular brands and
shapes at fair prices, We have spared neither
labor nor expense to hnd-fhe best Sc and lUc
Cigars ever offered; we nave succeeded in Sc
curing the agency for several most superior
makes, two Of which will be put under Our
own brand and warranted to contain full long
Havana filters, for sc,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11
The Home Journal.

One Of the most welcome visitors
to our table is the New York Home
Journal, the paper made famous by
the editOrship Of Morris & Willis in
years gone by. It is still the same
delightful literary companion for a
leisure hour, under the able manage
ment Of its present editors, Messrs.
George Perry and Morris Philips
It's literary contents are always of
the choicest excellence, while It's full
and minute details Of society news in
the fashionable circles Of New York
and vicinity, render it especially at
tractive to all that large class Of
readers who take an interest in such
more especially the ladies.
In fact, the Home Journal has no RI
val in this country IS an organ Of
polite and elegant society. It is
beautifully printed, as It always has
been, and though considerably en-
larged a year or two ago, is furnish
ed for 81 a year. Address Home
Journal, N. 7. City.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11
WHOLE NO. 2285.
OF MUSIC OF CINCINNATI.
PUBLIC SCHOOL FREE SCHOLAR
SHIPS.

The Board Of Education Of the eftv Of
Cincinnati, has appointed a commission
Of nine gentlemen, Of which the President
Of the Board Of Education, the superin-
tendent Of the Public Schools. and the
President and Musical Director Of the
College Of Music, are members. This
commission has authority to give concerts
BY the children Of the Public Schools. the
proceeds from which are devoted to giving
free scholarships in the College Of Music,
to pupils in the Public Schools. The pu-
pills who compete for these scholarships
are selected BY the Principals and Music
teachers Of the Intermediate and high
Schools, from those Schools. These can
didates then come before the Examining
Committee Of the Commission, and those
most worthy are selected for these scholar
hips.
These scholarships are given for voice
piano, organ, violin, or other orchestral
instruments, and theory. The sebolarsbiD
is at first given for one year, and NAV be
continued should the pupil show caDae-
ity. Already number Of the pupils Of
the Public Schools Of Cincinnati are enjoy
ing the unequaled advantages Of instruc-
ton in the College.
A similar movement is in progress in
other towns and cities, by which. from
eoncarfs and -tt,- -.--
raised, giving to meritorious pupils sohol-
arshiPs in the College Of Music. wherever
this effort is made, the College offers every
as to terms and musical
advantages. Any information may be
obtained with regard to this subject, By
GEORGE WARD NICHOLS.
Prss't. College Of Music Of Cincinnati.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11

sUGARs-From Common Orleans to Finest Cut
Loaf.
COFFEES-Old Government Java. Mocha, Laguy.
"a, Peaberry, Santos, MaracaibO, and Rio
from Common TO Golden Fancy.
ROASTED COFFEEs-In all grades and pound
packages.
TEAs-B3glish Breakfast, Formosa OoIong, ia
pan, Young HysOn, Imperial and GuupOWder
To this Orauch of our stock we shall give our
closest attention, hoping that by keeping all
makes and grades we may be enabled to please
all, both as to quality and price. We guaran-
tee all Teas bought Of us should they, after
a drawing, not give entire satisfaction, we
ask to have them returned.
Orleans, Common to Finest.
Riverside Extra White Drips, star
Dripsi Fifth Avenue, Imported, Porto Rico
and Demarara.
AMMUNITIUN-POwder Caps Shot and Lead,
and AXLE-GREAsE.
POWDERS, Blueing Backing, Bath
Brick.
HEs-Whitewash, Stove, Scrub and Horse,
and Bonnet Boards.
COCOANUT-Macerated and Desiccated.
English Breakfast and German
Sweet.
and Imported. Crackers.
COTTON GOODS-Candle and Lamp Wick, Yarns,
Batting, Bags, Ropes and Twines.
CANNED GOODS-Apples, Blackberrfes. Cher
ries, Tomatoes, Peaches, Strawberries, Rasp-
berries, Pears, Peas, Pine Apple, Plums,
Ounces, Beans (String and Lima), Mush-
rooms aud Yarmouth Corn.
CANNED FISH-Sardines, Clans, Crabs, Lob
sters, Salmon, Mackerel, Shrimps, Herring,
(scaled and dried), Caveare and Cove Oysters.
SALT FIsH-Mackerel, BOneless Cod, Cusk,
Shad, Hake, HaddOck, Halibut, Salmon and
BlOaters.
DRUGS, DYE STUFFS, ETC.-Analine, Alum
BOrax, BluestOne, Birthstone, Copperas, Cam
phOr, Concentrated Lye, Cream Tartar, Chalk
dumps and crayOns), LUgWOOd, Indigo, Inks
Madder, Potash, ROsin, Sulphur, salts, Sal
Soda, Saltpeter, Sweet Oil.
EXTRACTS AND ESSENCES-Lemon, Vanilla,
Strawberry, Pine Apple, Banana, Orange, Gin
ger Peach, Cinnamon, Peppermint and Coffee.
FRUITS - FOREIGN DRIED - Prunes, Turkish
and FrenCh), Currants, Figs, CitrOn, Orange
and Lemon Peel Dates. RAIsINs-Pain and
London Layers, Dehesa Layers, Loose Musca-
telle, Slltangs, YalenCias and Seedless.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11
Returns Of Taxable ProDertv

The bill Of Mr.. Covert, recently in
troduced in the Ohio House in rela-
ton to the duties Of Assessors and
persons listing property for taxation,
is q much needed measure and should
be promptly enacted into a law.
It imposes a fine in any amount
from $50 to 5000 upou any Assess
or negleeting to swear any person
with whom he leaves a blank for list
ing personal property, and the same
penalty on any one refusing to take
the oath. So far as our observation
has extended, many Assessors never
pretend to administer an oath in
any case whatever, and taking the
entire State, we do not believe one
person in fifty is, under prevailing
with Assessors, required to
swear to his return. A measure
like that of Mr.. Covert would catch
many modest" capitalists who give
in but fractional parts Of their bonds,
or bills receivable, and tend
to increase the amount on the dupE-
cate so as both to equalize taxes and
to make the rate Of taxation less
Lancaster Gazette.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11
1890. 1890
GOOD BYE7
1890
1890

In bidding goodbye the credit system doing business
with consciousness that the principle underlying the system could be
safely guarded good it is gratifying business to
cProcate VOrs with his cuOmeto give from whence fvo
this day. when financial honor esteemed lightly
credit system has, opinion its abuse
unjust forcing the merchant to add extra profit losses
that neVbe losses everybody knows by the
chant but by those who pay their bills promptly poor who
necessity must pay cash they hence propose give the CASH
SYSTEM fair trial. and all that deal with they
only for their goods and where losses
of bad debts afford to and U work upon very small
margin.
About the 18th OF February shall open in NEW ROOM d
rcy opposite the Court House door, entirely and fresh
medium and finest Family Groceries We keep FstCass
Grocery Of the wOd where families depend
getting everything they need the grocery line of the best quality
and at lowest prices Below give partial catalogue Of stock
articles of purchases not occurring this time:
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11
School ReDOrfs.

All progressive teachers use Monthly
School Reports. They stimulate the seb9f-
ars to study, and increase. the interest Of
parents IN the school. A fresh supply Of
the most approved form, Just printed at
the NEWS othce, On nice colored paper
Price 90 cents per 100, OF s. per 1000.
sent By mail to any address, postpaid.
Ihese Reports are used in the HiIsbOro
Union Schools, and many country teachers
IN this and adjoining counties have used
them with marked improvement in their
schools. To any Teacher who wishes to
introduce them, we VIII furnish enough for
one month, gratis. no76tf
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11

The circuit court at Denver has
rendered a decision in the contest
between the Denver and Rio Grande
railroad company and the Atcbison
and Topeka company, over the Grand
canon Of the Arkansas, leading to
Leadville. It is decided that the
Denver and Rio Grande company
has the prior right to the canon, and
the other company must turn over
to it hfty-six miles of road, already
constructed therein, at actual cost.
Then If the other company wants to
build, it must take the other side of
the river in the narrow places.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11
VIZ eeneraI Woodford Wants Granf

Buffalo Express This is what
General Stewart L. Woodford said
at q Republican meeting in the
Twentieth Ward of Brooklyn the
other night: 81 am going to be
very frank with you. I understand
that my name is mentioned as a del
egate to Utica. If this be so I want
my position clearly understood.
After three weeks attendance upon
the Chisolm trial after having made
a campaign tour in the State Of
Louisiana, and seeing what it costs
tof5e a Republican there after see
ing the attempt to seize the govern
ment in Maine, I want to see a man
nominated so strong, so resolute, so
true, that when he is elected he
will be inaugurated in spite Of every
effort to prevent it, Now you know
whom 7 shall vote for if I 90 to the
Utica convention.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1880-03-11

Cincinnati will be lively this year,
with the Southern R. R. Celebration,
MiIlers' National Exposition, the
Methodist General Conference, the
May Musical Festival, the Demo
cratic National Convention, and the
Fall Industrial Exposition. Her eiti-
zens who arefond ofexcitement ought
certainly to be- satisfied with this
programme.