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The Weekly roundabout., 1880-03-27

digger, Adolphus in South Frankfort ..... IS 40
Ewing, VIM. personally 20 81
Edmunds, Henry on Hunt 5 81
Gore, WIN. 50 George Roach SsJ
Gore, Moses, near Sarah Sheets 3 40
Grimes, James, IS Satels dist,lcry SO
Gore, Robert I in South Frankfort ..... SIS
Gorc. John in South Frankfort 5 So
Grimes, Samuel - Saiiclls distilery al
Howell ). W. I in Belle Point ..... SIS
Hawkins, Robert personally ...... $40
Hiatt. J. b. IS near ID. G. Hickman 81 II
Keenon, % A. c. personally :. ..... % o.
s : Hori" Nsrsa % ss acres n:. cha Mcqueen
Lewis, W. H. S5 acres near Joseph Roberts. &c
Mcsiss;, "@si y"n% e. ';:s"%'i'y c =: % Bell: roa, 35
Msos sbH M ~ o"ep ga see. 1 Belle GsarSs S" Coin
Moore Francis . NJ personally ,.,..,: is39
Masters. W. IL. 50 acres near George Petty 5 So
Masters, Druzella SO George Petty . u
Morris, Lucan agent for NJ. Dickerson 70 near
Merchant Elisha / South Frankfort .. 4S7
Moore Lewis y. in Belle Point SO
Mcdaniel, y. ;. , in ellie Point 9 as
Mcdaniel n. J., in Belle Point 7 o4
Nic&S, NsS"ts" cSaic. GsS f. in ss H st Fon9 Gn'
Ts1 P"ore oGe N so Sc acres acres "S%' near Ii H. re"n
ksscs ksSs 5pS1 y % 80 aer, a" ts nsa rG,2 %n ots
R0>>ci James 40 near +. Spaldng o.
Rcdman, Oma near Vim. Masters oS
srsas EG Gn e1 90 n' asi '%s n Eos,c
Semona MiIard +. personally ....,. 40
Styers, Mrs. Sarah +. II acres H. Kendall 27
Stivers Elizabeth, Is acres c. Arnold 92
Sheets, Sarah ]. 80 near Moses tore oj
ISpalding, Henry personally. 55
stephens, ]. NJ personally so
sullivan, -. Clint. in Belle Point 5 81
Thompson, Frank personally 80
Wertz, Francis I in North Frankfort .. IL 81
Wilson. NJ +. in Belle Point 10 64
Williams, Il, &. personality 50
Williams, Isaac personally 20 90
Wolf Fred I in Belle Point. ....... 5S7
i NONRESIDENT.
Hickman, George T. aCr Jasper HYATT.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-02-18
Live Stock and Dairying-.

while It also includes all minor Departments of rural
interest," such the Poultry Yard, Entomology,
Bee Keeping, Green house and Grapery, Veterinary
Replies, Farm Questions and Answers, Freside
Reading, Domestic Economy, and a summary of
the News of the Week. It's MARKET REPORTS
gathered from its columns than from any other
source with regard to the Prospects of the Crops
throwing light upon of the most important of all
questions When to Bay and When to Sell 1t
literally illustrated and constitutes to greater
degree than any of its contemporaries LIVE
AGRICULTURAL NEWSPAPER
OF never falling interest both to Producers and Con.
sumers of every class.
The COUNTRY GENTLEMAN js published Weekly
on the following terms, when paid strictly in ad-
vance: One Cepy, one year, $3.50; -Four Copies,
$40, and an additional copy for the year free to
she sender Of the Club Ten Copies, $780, and an
additional copy for IL gear free to the sender Of
the Club.
For the year 1880, these prices include copy of
the ANNUAL REGISTER OF RURAL AFFAIRS, to each
ubscriber--a book of IA pages and about 12O ne
CRAVINGS gift by the Publishers.
AH New Subscribers for 1880, paying in Gd-
vance n0sO, will receive the paper WEEKLY, from
receipt Of remittance to January Ist, 1880, with
out charge.
RS-specimen copies of the paper free. Address,
LUTHER TUCKER SON, Publishers,
Albany, Y.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-02-18
TeIt Book Uoiforn1ity.
RESULT WHERE BOOKS HAVE TO
STAND ON THEIR OWN MERIT.


At Convention of School Directors, of
Centre County, held a Belefonte, Decem-
ber 26, 1873, pursuant to the call of III.
Meyer, Esq, County Superintendent, for
the purpose of considering the propriety
Of taking measures to secure a uniformity
of the textbooks used in the schools Of
said county, the following action was
taken, over fifty directors being present
and nearly all the district. in the county
being represented:
COPY OF MINUTES.
Upon motion of G. p. Stonerod, of Snow
Shoe township, the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS: Great expense and waste are
frequently incurred by the present and con-
nstatly changing variety of textbooks used in
the common schools of Centre county, there
fore, be it .r a.E
ReSOtced, BY the representative directors
here in session, that q system of textbooks,
suitable, complete and uniform, be adopted in
accordance with the laws of the State
throughout the county. .
ing plan was adopted with but one dissenting
vote, to carry into effect the following pre-
amble and resolutions
First. The various publishing houses to
send samples of their books to each schol
board in the county Tor examination and To
submit herewith the lowest exchange, intr
ductory and wholesale prices, and the length
of time they will guarantee to furnish them
at said price.
Second. No agent ofany publishing house
to be permitted to do any work in the county,
to be either general or local agent, beyond
sending his books and terms as above stated
Any house or agent violating this under
standing, their books to be counted ou of the
contest.
| 1hiTd. The several school boards of the
county. after examination of the various
books which may have been submitted, to
hold a meeting at which each director shall
make out list of the books which he prefers
to have adopted in the county, and send it to
Henry Meyer, Esq, County Superindent, at
Rcbersburg, Pa, prior to the first day of
June, 1879, who shall ma - @
several statements so sent, and the books up
on the various branches having tht ighest
number of votes or preference shall be the
series recommended for county uniformity.
The County superintendent, after having
made the above canvaOs as above, to send the
result of the same to each of the papers in the
county for publication.
w. G. HEINLE, Chairman.
j. G. p. JONES, Secretary.
! The following is the result of the votes
of the Directors of Centre county, Pa, on
the uniformity of Textbooks in said
county, with the number of votes cast fro
each book, under the foregoing plan and
resolutions:
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
Special Excursion.

Special Excursion Tickets 10 Philadelphia
will be sold from September irh to Septem-
Der 18th, inclusive, and from September
18th to September 25th, inclusive; good to
return till September 25th, 1880, inclusive
Tickets will be good TO return on at any
time from the 4th to the 18th day of Sep
tember, 1850, inclusive. Excursion tickets
viii be good only for continuous passage IN
either direction. ". 5. North, Of Patter-
son, is special agent for the excursion Ii
will continue through a period of attraction
in Philadelphia that has not been equa'ed
since the Centennial show. The greatest
fair that the State has ever held was
opened on the 9th inst, in the Main Cen
iennial Building The railroad ticket VIII IN
ciude a ticket of admission 10 the ehilre
exhibition, which will consist OF display
Of horses, cattle, fruits, flowers, farm pro-
ducts and manufactured goods, and all un-
der roof, fully protected against Incienieh'
weather.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
DIED:

OLIVER-On the 18th uit., at East Salem
this county, Margaret, wife of b. F. Oliver
aged 81 years, 8 months and days.
GUYER-On the 23rd ult., at East Salem
Emma j., wife of Joseph Guyer, aged 3.
years and 29 days.
BALENTINE-On the a9th ult, in Fer
managh township, John Balentine, aged o;
years, 8 months and II days.
Z" Dearest father, thou hast left Us,
And thy loss we deeply feel;
II Is God that has bcreit us,
He can all our sorrows heal"
How dreary seeus this woeful earth,
do not think can live on,
The laughing world has lost it mirth
And yet the tears shed for him
Are not alone to sorrow given;
Since earth has lost its dearest saint
To give one angel more IL heaven.
DAUGHTER.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
PRIVATE SALES.
Large Farm at Private Sale.

The Valuable Farm of the Heirs Of Will
liam Okeson, deceased, is offered for sale.
It is located in the fertile valley of Tusca-
rcra, Juniata county, Pa, one and a hall
miles west of Academia, containing go
Acres of prime limestone land, all in cul-
tivation. except 10 acres of Timber. Build
ings good, Large Mansion House, Bank
Barn, l00x50 feet; Wagon Sheds, Corn
Cribs, Hog Pens. Good Spring and Spring
House, and all other outbuildiDgs, also other
springs and running waters Two Orchards
bearing choice fruits. 1t is well located.
near to churces, schools, mills and stores.
The land is well adapted to grain and grass
and for making money for new owner, as is
well known, it did for many years for its
former owner. Price will be reasonable.
and time given TO suit purchaser.
For terms, &C., cali on James B. Okeson,
Pleasant View. near the farm, or ]. 3. O&c-
son, Port Royal.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
Tribute of Respect.

AT stated meeting of Patterson Council
No. 200, o. U. A. NJ, of Nifilintown, Pa
held on the 4th day of September, 1880, the
following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, IL has pleased God, the Su-
preme Ruler of all mankind, in His infinite
wisdom, TO take suddenly from our midst,
by death, our late respected brother, Ii. ii
Bortle, therefore be it
Resoired, That wc bow in humble sub
mission TO the Divine will of an Over-ruiing
Providence in thus removing from our
midst one who, as a Brother Mechanic, had
won the love and respect of his associates,
and that we deeply symPlihize with the be-
reaved family.
Pesoiueu, That while we mourn his death,
we may learn the lesson OF our own mortal
ity, and while we sincerely condole with his
bereaved family in their present aiiiiction,
We trust he has gone to better world.
Resolred, That these resolutions be en-
tered on our minutes, and that our charter
be draped in mourning for the period OF
thirty days.
Resoired, That these resolutions be pub
lished in our county papers, and that copy
be presented to the family of our deceased
brother.
JAcJB BEIDLER,
X. b. Nixon,
S. b. LOUDoy,
Committee.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
What the Ladies Saw.

All the world knows, that when 4 woman
has once expressed decided opinion unor
any subject, the matter may be regarded as
settled, and the status of the article unde,
consideration is defined beyond the posi-.
bility of dispute. Nor are these opinions
often wrong. That marvellous shorthand
logis, which enables the female intellect to
rush 10 a conclusion, as if by instinct, while
the slow masculine mind is still STRUGGLING
with the pros and cons, is generally TO he
depended on; and when a woman saws a
thing is good, the chances are a thousand IN
one that it deserves her enconium.
An apt Illustration of this truth is EE.
RICHs' FASHION QUARTERLY, of which the
Fall number is before Us. That over sixty
thousand ladies' throughout the United
States should accept this magazine as their
guide TO Fashion and Shopping, is sufficient
evidence of the estimation in which il is
held By the fairer portion of the coum,,ni-
tv. The ladies look at the magazine. dis
cern its character at glance, and hasten TO
subscribe; while the male reader examines
the pages critically, scans the illustrations
and reads the descriptions. and finally con-
cludeS the female verdict to be sound.
The Fall number opens with choice Sc
lection Of literary articles. In which enter
tai8ment is blended with instruction; les
sons IN dressmaking, lace-making, cook
ing, etc, being relieved with interesting
stories and sketches. Then follows a gen.
eral review Of Fashions fer the Fall season.
and then come the reviews of the different
departments of household economy, COM
mencing with that of Fall costumes. In
every department clear description of the
changes of fashion is given; new articles
are described at length, and illustrated in a
really artistic manner; and complete price
lists are given, TO enable the reader 10 COM
pare the cost of different STYLES. A mag
niicent Autographed Fashion Plate accom-
panies the book, representing actual cos
tunes, at moderate prices. The magazine,
as a whole, forms perfect shepping guide.
Ind should enable its readers to make their
purchases from any store in the country,
without fear of being over-charged, or in
duced TO buy questionable goods.
Published by Enrich BRos., 2S1 TO 295
Eighth Ave-, New York, at 80 cents 4 year,
or 10 cents single copy.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08

Az Illinois man named Pierce reads the
newspapers and so he knows all about the
confidence men who meet you on the street
and learn your name by pretending to mis-
take YOU for somebody else. He was tackled
in ST. Louis the other day by a fellow who
said, 'How do you do, Mr. Burke!
thought you had left the city Oh! | see
sm mistaken Excuse me, sir. | thought
you were Mr.. Burke, of Springfield, to whom
we sold bill Of goods yesterday; you re-
semble him very much. Excuse me, sir"
Pierce came TO conclusion at once, and,
pretending to be an innocent old country
man, he drawled out, ssNo, sir, my name is
Brown, from Jonesboro. I have sod out
my farm down there and bought another in
Barton county, and | am going out to pay
for it's The friendly young man hoped he
would have pleasant time, and had an i'm
poriant engagement around the corner at
orce. In few minutes confidence man
No. appeared, and said: :. How DO you
do, Mr.. Brown, when did you leave Jones'
upEt 9A4- L SdNN AAiuA d Sttu shaic.
and said: 20 You are mistaken, young man,
my name is Jones and | an from Browns
boro.n The confidence man looked sick,
and evidently wanted to abuse his ''pal" for
mixing names up that way. He started of,
and Pierce called after him, 90 Brown, OF
Jonesboro, has just gone around to the dem
tist to get his eye teeth sharpencd. l have
brother who is a dentist, and he keeps
mine always in order. Say, young man,
when | see Ar. Brown who shall l tell him
wants 20 see him ?'' The confidence man
walked off in big hurry, while the side
walk committee. that had collected to see
the fun, adjourned with roars Of laughter.
-ErchGHge.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
A PAR BILE.

In little log church in the State of Vir-
ginia
Some negroes had gathered to worship
the Lord;
And after the service they had class meet
ing,
That each for the Master might utter a
word.
Their leader exhorted and spoke of the war
fare
Which Christians should wage against
error always,
And finished by asking the following ques-
ton:
(Which way is your musket a-p'intin'
to-day ?"
Some brothers We're happy, some luke
warm or cold;
One saw his way clear 10 the portals of
glory,
Another had strayed like lamb from the
fold.
| At last Brother Barkis-a renegade member,
And Satan's companion for many day
Arose, cleared his throat; though visibly
nervous,
He folded his arms and proceeded to say
80 Dear brudders and sisters, once was a
Christian,
| once was as happy as any one here
! fit for de church like batt,e-scarred SOL
dier,
And stood by her banners when traitors
We're near"
.sHoid on, dar,;' the leader excitedly shouted
"Please answer de question axed you,
say
I've given YOU credit for all you fit den, sir
Which way Is your musket a-p'intIn' to-
day ~
The Democrats talk of the glory of Hancock,
And boast OF the record Of English as well;
Then give them due honor for Judas was
loyal
Till money was offered he took it, and fell
would lIken their boast to the boast of old
Barkis,
And then, with the class-leader, honestly
saw:
'' Hold on, dar, my brudder, dat isn't de
question
(which way is their muskets a-p'intin' to-
day 20
Shall men who are training with Brigadier
Generals
Who fought TO destroy our national fIg,
And rise from their seats in the Forty-sixth
Congress
To eulogize traitors like Davis or Bragg 2
Shall men who bow down in Confederate
caucus
And worship the masters they humbly
obey,
Shall they rule the nation by Washington
founded
(Which way is their muskets a-p'intin'
to day ~
The question, my friends, is of vital import |
auce;
The nation is waiting in anxious suspense;
Each voter can WELD a political musket,
Then WELD it, ask, in youf country's de-
fense. q
The issue before us is clear and uuclouded
Shall the nation be ruled by the Blue or
the Gray
| candidly csk, feliow-soldier and voter,
(Which way is your musket a-p'inlin' to-
day ~
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
A FIRsT-RATR FARM, CONTAINING

A FIRST RATE FARM, CONTAINING
One Hundred and Sixty Acres, in the best
wheat-growing district in the 5 tate of Ohio,
situated one-half mile from Amanda rail-
road station, in Fairfield county, and one
mile from coed pike. The improvements
are large two-sto=y BRICK HOUSE (i3
rooms, hall and cellar), Double Log Barn
and Stable, and other buildings, and a We'll
of good water. A stream of spring water
traverses the centre of the farm. There is
a large orchard on the premises. viii take
SO per acre, part cash, rest in payments.
A farm adjoining sold for 800 per acre.
The reason for selling. is the desire to invest
in city property, in Circleville. For all in
formation address ]. SWEYER,
Circleville, Pickaway Co., Ohio.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
STRAWBERRY PLANTS.

The undersigned have large quau.
tity of the Sharpless Seeding strawber
ry plants, and now offer them for sale
to all who are desirous of cultivatine
this choice variety of fruit.
The Sharpless is the largest and
most prolific strawberry ever known
aud is offered at one half The usua
price.
Price so cts. per dozen, $3.50 pei
hundred or $500 per thousand
Will be shipped by express or other
wise to any point Call on or address
f. +. Berry or Ii. A. Stambaugh, Nif
fintown, Pa. aug25-4t
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
ATTENTION

aSOUTHERN MILITARY PhIooN
SURVIVORS. All comrades VINO ou''"s
the war of the rebellion, were prisoners "a
war in any rebel prison, can obtain mp
ant information by reporting their poslOiii''
address, company, regiment, da'e u f =
ture and release, to the Executive ohlcer u
the Andersonviile Survivors Assee'a''on'
Room I, No. 40 East Randolph Suoe''
Chicago, H."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
A FOUNDRY FOR SALE.

A Foundry, in good order, at Johnstown,
Juniata Co., Pa. The engine is new The
melting apperat IS has just been overhauled
and made as good as when new The shop
Is large and rOcmy. All of the several de-
partments are under one roof. The FOun-
dry has the best run of custom in the
county. In connection with the Foundry
there ST or 8 acres OF land for sale, having
thereon erected a Large Frame Dwelling
House, noarly new, and a gocd-sized Barn.
Good Orchard, Apples, Grapes, sc. Every
thing convenient about the premises. viii
sell all or part. For further particulars call
on or address J. II. ROGERS,
Johnstown, Juniata Co, Pa.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
@THEaMERICAN TREASURY
OF FACTS

Is the tit,e of Hon. A. +. Spoford's work
upon the statistics and improvements oil lniS
nation. Messrs. II. II. Warner Il Co., pro
urietors of the renowned Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure, have issued the work in neat
form, a copy of which we acknowledge
The book is a valuable one, and usciui ior
the sanctum of any writer. MeSsrs' p"
ner 4 Co., have shown their good sense III
securing and distributing this work. "l''"
reflects credit upon the compiler as wen aS
upon them.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
MIFrLINrowy, Sept. 4, lSS

MlFfLIN1ONN, sept. Z, IooV.
Col. Um. Bell: Dear Sir-l have drilled
about A. acres of wheat with the Hagers-
town Drill got from you August 2nd. on
about 26 acres of which | used fertilizer.
have never seen any machine do its in-
tended work more perfectly. Grain, fertil-
izer, and timothy seed flow in perfect regu-
larity. in any quantity to the acre that de-
sire. The Drill is the most steady and The
draft as easy for the team as any drill have
ever handled. My grain is coming up, and
shows beautifully.
WM. BANKS.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08

FOR SALE.-A commodious Dwelling
House, and two Store Rooms, in the bor-
ough of Mifiiintown, Juniata county, Pa.
This is a rare chance to acquire dwelling
house, and business place in Mifllintewn; a
chance, which if left pass, may not be
equaled in many years. For particulars,
call at, or address this office. jan29-tf
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
TWhy The South is solid for Hqnosok.I ]

IWhy The South is solid for Hqncack.l
Consider what Lee and Jackson would do
were they alive. THESE AXE THE SAME
POUR YEARS. Remember the men who
poured forth their life-blood on .Virginia's S.
soil, and do not abandon them now. Re-
member that upon your vote depends the
success of the Democratic party.-[ WGds
Hampton, al the meeting in the interest Of
Democratic harmony, ia Pirgrnia, al Staun-
Ton, July 20.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
MIFFLINTOwN:
Wednesday, Sepf'r 8, 1850.
T ERMS.

Subscription, Sl-50 per annum, If maid
within II months; $500 if not paid within
Il months.
Transient advertisements inserted at 20
cents per inch for each insertion.
Transient business notices IN local COL
umn, 10 cents per line fer each insertion.
Deductions will be made to those des;ri,,,
TO advertise by the year, half or quarter
wear.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
WM. BANKS.

SOME one has gone TO the trouble OF stat
ing the provisions of the game law thus ;
Woodcock. July 4th to January LIST; plo-
yer. July 18th to January lst; rail bird,
September Ist to December 1st; reed bird,
September lst to December 1st; squirrel,
September LIST TO Januarylst; wild fowl,
Seutember lst to May 18th; rutfed grouse.
October Ist to January 1st; pinnated grouse
October lst to January lst; quail, October
18th to January lst; rabbit, October 10Th to
January Ist; wild turkey, October 18th TO
January Ist; deer, October LIST to January
lst.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08


SING a song of shot-guns,
Pocket full of knives,
Four-lnd-twenty black men,
Running for their lives;
When the polls are open,
Shut the nigger's mouth,
Isn't that a bully way
To make a solid South ?
Northern sympathizers
Making speeches chaify!
Major General Hancock
Eating rebel tlffy;
English in a quandary
How TO save his dollars
Along comes a solid South
And fits them all with collars. !"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08

DON'T BE DECEIVED by such lodges
as a $3.50 Organ at Sos to $50, when you
can buy the same grade of instruments at
home at $50 to SO, and save the freight, by
calling on W. II. AlKENS,
Main street. Miifiintoyn.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08
Snlaiers' Dinner.

Hard Tack, Bean Soup, Coffee anu oOn'N
Beef, at Hollobaugh's Ice Cream ual"oH
Reunion Day, for the small sum OF lo cen'''
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-08

THE Twentieth Annual Exhibition of the
Juniata County Agricultural Society will be
held on their grounds at Port Royal, Pa,
on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Oc-
tober 9th, 7th and Sth, 1880.
Moan HERTzLER, Pres't.
Jouy p. WHARTON, Sec'y.