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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

ignorant niinorities ever do this, and
the paper, great or small. which
counts upon longer feeding Repub-
licans upon factional feuds, will find
that they will receive little if any
support from the people. We do
not accuse the Press of doing this,
but fit would turn in with its COM
manding ability and circulation,
upon the side of all Republican peo-
pie, We would soon see a wonderful
subsidence OF lesser lights, and the
people would be given a chance to
tbink-not through their prejudices
and enmities. but through their bet
ter practices and principles.
What little ability and space We
can devote to this task shall be free
ly given and we now, less in the
spirit of controversy than in the ef-
fort to do political good, challenge
the Press to lead us in this kind of
work. Media American.
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CHRISTMAS DAY,
BY NORA PERRY

What's this hurry, what's this furry,
All throughout the house to-day?
Everywhere a merry scurry,
Everywhere sound of play.
Something, too, IS the matter, matter,
Out of doors as well as in,
For the bell goes clatter clatter.
Every minute-such din
Everybody winking, blinking.
In queer, mysterious way;
What on earth can they be thinking,
What on earth can be to pay'
Bobby peeping DER the stair way,
Bursts into little shout;
Kitty, too, is in fair way.
Where she hides, to giggle out.
As the bell goes cling-a-ling-ing
Every minute more and more,
And swift feet go springing, springing,
Through the hall way to the door,
Where glimpse of box and packet,
And little rustic, rustic,
Makes such sight and sound and racket
Such jolly hustle, bustle,-
That the youngsters in their places,
Hiding slyly out of sight,
All at once show shining faces,
All at once scream with delight.
Go and ask them what's the matter.
What the fun outside and in
Nbaf tho n,aaping nf tho ciatfer
What the bustle and the din.
Hear them, hear them laugh and shout then
All together hear them say,
why, what have you been about, then,
Not to know it's Christmas day?"
-Chrisfnas 81 Nicholas
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Crushed in the Mines.

PorrsvILLE, December 6.-James
TapanDy, a miner, was instantly
killed at noon to day at Suffolk Col
liery. St. Nicholas. by several tons Of
coal falling on him. 1t took several
hours to remove the coal under
which he was buried. The deceased
was forty years Of age and brother
of John Tapanny, the Greenbaek-
Labor candidate for the Assembly at
the last election.
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Get Rich.

When hops are s1-25 per pound,
as now. an acre viii yield $1,000
profit. and yet the best family Med
icine on earth, Hop Bitters, contain
the same quantity of hops and are
sold at the same price fixed years
ago. although Hops now are twenty
times higher than then Raise Hops,
yet rich in pocket; use Hop Bitters
and get rich IN health
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rms of Publication.

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slsbed er, Wednesday morning a, " o.
hum pass IN advance otherwise q Sc
Irsusbly he charged.
subscript,on Will be discontinued until all
ayes are paid up. Postmaster negiecting
sfv us when subscr'ners do not take out
nor. viii be held responsible tor the sub
ION
.-s,,.rs removing from one Postoface to an
,,s .dye Us the name OF the iormer as
m. ureseEt efice. Address
The Somerset Herald,
Somerset, Pa.
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NEW GOODS!
NEW GO DIS!

AT G. r. PARKER'S.
For Caieoes X Giughams,
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For Bleached & Unbleached Muslins.
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For Sheetings Il Pillow Case Muslins,
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For Bleached, Unbleacsed, Brown & Lead
Colored Cotton.
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For Table Linen. Napkins & Towels,
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For Nice 4 Cheap Dress Goods.
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For the Best & Cheapest Colored & Black
Cashmeres in Town,
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For Black silks & satins,
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For Black velvets & Pres Trimmings,
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Fur Casimcres & Twec1s
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For Childrens' Ladies & Gsnilemens' Un-
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For Shawl> & Blankets
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For Oil Cloth,
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IF YOU WANT T6,BUY CHEAP AND
GOOD GOODS.
so TO G. r. PARKER.
Sen ? Ian
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-06-22

The democracy Of Precinct
No. 3, met at the court house at
4 p. m., Saturday. Mr.. Il. Ell
bridge called the meeting to or
der and stated its object. b.
Eldridge was elected chairman
and w. w. Scarcy secretary.
This precinct under regular ap-
portionment was allowed one
delegate to every fifty voters,
making fourteen delegates to
the county convention.
VIM. Thompson moved that
the election OF delegates be pro-
ceeded with. Mr.. Searcy, Wm.
Thompson, c. B. Shepard, c.
c. Garrett, S. M. Williams, f.
F. Ewing, r. Hoffman, M.
Boomer, R. R. Lawthcr. w. H.
Colbert, John Grabow, T. A.
Baber, N. E. Devcr, F. Harness.
John Wallace, H. K. Harrison,
James Estes, J. NJ. Byrnes,
Adolph Testard, L. J. Lockett,
J. w. Bowers and D. c. Gid
dings were put in nomination.
There being twenty-four
in nomination, Mr.. E. B. Randle
moved that the Ia who received
the highest vote be declared
elected.
Col. Lawther, chairman of
the county democratic execu-
tive committee, announced that
the county convention would
also elect delegates to the con-
gressional convention at Waco.
The election of delegates re-
suited in the choice of the fol-
lowing gentlemen: E. F. Ew-
ing, VIM. Thompson, R. R.
Lawther, N. E. Dever, B. Ell
bridge. w. w. Searcy,E. c. Fin
ney, R. Hoffman. c. B. Shop
ard, J. w. Bowers, T. A. Baber,
w. H. Colbert, c. R. Breedlove,
DR.. J. M. Ross and D. c. Gid
dings.
The following was unani-
mously adopted:
Be it resolved by the demo-
cracy of precinct No. 3, of
Washington county, That hav-
ing faith.in the abrlityand integ-
rity Of our tellow-townsman,
D. c. Giddings, we respectfully
Recommend him to the demo-
cracy of Texas as a fit candi-
date for governor.
Adjourned.
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REsURGAM.
From Burton.

Editors Banner.
BURTON, June II.
The picnic here on the I4tb,
was a grand success; by ten
o'clock quite a large crowd had
assembled and the State Grange
lecturer Mr.. /. A. Keller was in
troduced upon the stand. He
kept the audience, and, particu-
larly the grange members high
ly entertained for nearly two
hours. AT o'clock the train
arrived bringing several more
visitors, who were in due time
for dinner. Everybody brought
a bountiful supply of rare edi-
bles and dinner was promptly
spread out under a very avail
able shade. After dinner Mr..
Oscar McCutchan was intro
duced to the assembly and de-
livered a lecture on Temper
anee, then Mr.. H. Tatum; both
are rising young orators of our
town and acquitted themselves
creditably on the occasion.
Next followed a rich, rare and
spicy lecture by Rev. Joseph
CLANCY state temperance lee
turer, his style of address being
so humorous and grand" that
it kept the crowd most pleas
antly entertained. Long may
the banner Of the council and
Grange wave in our town.
Giddings, Ledbetter, Travis,
Gay Hill and Brennan were
represented.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelby, gave a
party in the evening to the
young people who were pleas
antly entertained.
There was preaching at the
Baptist church on the same eve
ming for those more spiritually
inclined, 1oUcHsToNE.
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The ERLANeER RoUTE.-The
surveying corps on the route
from Alexandra to Brennan
arrived here on Thursday alter
noon and on Friday morning
started out to meet the survey
ors from Shreveport. The corps
from Gonzales will arrive here
some time during the present
week, 1t is unnecessary to en-
large upon the benefits that
would accrue to BRENNAN if she
secures the junction Of the two
lines. 1t is definitely settled
that the roads viii be built, and
in the very near future at that.
The Changer syndicate has un-
limited capital and inasmuch as
they are building a line across
the continent they are not de-
pendent upon towns or local
traffic, as a proof Of this it may
be stated they propose to run
their line forty miles south of
San Antonio the largest town in
the state. There is a probable
ity Of the road coming to Bren-
ham, but it is not certain, neith-
err is the company compelled to
come here. 1t would be well
enough for our citizens to un-
derstand in the outset that in
order to secure this line of rail-
way they will have to work and
also contribute literally. Right
of way through the county and
town, depot grounds and also
grounds for machine shops will
probably be required; we should
be prepared to offer them when
called upon.
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NOTICE 10 TEACHERS.


There will be Summer Normal school
taught in Rockdalc, beginning on the ON
day Of July, and ending on the 10th Of An-
gust.
Arrangements have been made to board
and lodge $50 neachers-male and female
in our best private families, and at cur
hotels, at Sra per month; and Il IS hop
ed that all teachers who can, will attend,
and avail themselves Of this means oil post
ing themselves upon improved methods OF
teaching.
1t is earnestly reqscsied. that all teach
ers who can attend, viii forward their
names at once, TO some one Of the follow
ing Committee Of 'Tes6herS, that we may
prepare for their reception, and and them
in procuring suitable homes on their arm
val.
Prof. GEO. NJ. RAINwkTkR,
Prof. ]. P. KINNARD,
Miss MAMIE BREEDING,
Miss FANNIE NJ. ReGELY,
Committee.
Rockdale. TexaS June 18th, 1852
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Notice in Probate.

THE STATE OF TEXAS.
To the sheriff, or any constable Of Wash
ington county, greeting:
You are hereby commanded to cause 10
be published for at least twenty days, in
the BRENNAN Banner, a newspaper printed
in the county of Washington, the follow
ing notice:
The STATE OF TEXAS.
To all persons interested in the estate Of
W. A. Logan, deceased: Jeff BaSsett and
E. II. Norton, Executors Of said estate, has
filed in the County Court Of Washington
county, an application for final discharge
and their final account with the estate Of
w. a. Logan, deceased, which will be
heard at the next term Of the County Court
Of said county, commencing on the ord
Monday in July, 1882, at the court house
thereof in the city of Brennan, at which
time all persons interested in said estate
may appear and contest said application,
if they see proper.
Herein fail mot, under penalty of the law,
and Of this writ make due return. Issued
the 18TH day Of June, 1882.
Witness, H. NJ. Lewis. Clerk of said
court, and the seal thereof, at Office
L. S. in the City of Brenham. the 10Th
day Of June, 1852.
II. NJ. LEWIS, Gcc.w.c.
By c. F. HERBsT, Deputy.
I hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original Citation, now in my hands, and
order same published in Brenham Banner
for 20 days prior to return day hereof.
J.H. HUTCHINSON, Sheriff.
By W. N. NoRwooD, Deputy.
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Precinct 40. 9.

AT a meeting of the citizens
Of Chappell Hill, held June ~,
DR.. J.. w. Lockhart was
elected chairman and T. B,
Stone secretary. The follow
ing delegates to the county
convention to be held in Bren-
ham on the 24th inst. were nom-
mated and elected: Hosea Gar
rett, Jno. Edlartin, B. S. Rogers,
H. Hudgins, J. Atkinson, T. B.
Stone, M. NJ. Fielder, J. H.
Blackburn, ]. w. Lockhart, w.
B. Traynham, P. A. Raysor,
w. Haley.
The following resolutions
were passed:
Resolved, that we heartily en-
dorse the administration Of Gov.
Roberts and express our conf
dence in his honesty, retention,
and integrity in official life.
Resolved, that we thoroughly
denounce wire-working in our
nominating conventions and
trust our delegates will do all
in their power to obtain honest
nominations.
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BusINFssRuRG.

|. Mass meeting held at Bust
nessburg by the citizens of Pre-
cinct No. 7 pursuant to a call by
the chairman of the democratic
executive of Washington coun-
ty, the following proceedings
were had: J. B. Campbell was
called to the chair, and Bob Lau-
derdale. Jr., was made secreta-
ry. The following delegates
were appointed to represent the
precinct in the convention on
the 24th inst. z. G. Barton,
w. w. Craig, Ham Barton, Bob
Lauderdale, DR.. Wilson Kirk,
Andy Edmunson, J. V. Matson,
DR.. H. B. Hill, J. B. Campbell,
Tom Gentry, F. M. Griffin, ].
T. Mills, R. B. Rivers.
J.B. CAMPBELL, Chr'm.
BOB LAUpERDALE, Sec'y.
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The BANNER learns from a
gentleman who recently spent
some days at Wooten's wells,
and who saw and conversed
with a large number of gentle
men from various sections of
the state, that nearly every one
was in favor of Col. D. c. Gid
dings. of this city, for governor.
Col. Giddlngs is gaining in pop
ularity every day and if the
old alcalde is not put in nomina-
ton by the Galveston conven-
ton Col. G. will have as good
chance as any gentleman who
has been named in connection
with the office.
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PorAroEs.-During Monday
and Tuesday, Mr.. F. Krentzlin,
grocer bought and shipped from
BRENNAN seven hundred bushels
of potatoes, paying an average
price of SO cents per bushel:
The farmers have pocketed
$500 for the potatoes at sea-
son.of the year when money is
most needed. Mr.. Krentzlin
has orders for more and will pay
cash for all that can be brought
in within a reasonable time.
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New Advertisements.
NNTICE

Letters testamentary on the estate oil
George w. Moore, deceased, were granted
to the undersigned by the Honorable
County Court Of Washington county, on
the 18th day of May, 1881 Therefore all
persons having claims against the estate Of
the said George W. Moore, deceased, are
hereby notified to present the same to the
undersigned executor, at Brennan, Texas,
within twelve months from the said 18th
day of May, 1881.
JULIAN MCFARLAND,
Executor Est. G.. w. Moore, decd.
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office is headquarters /, 'r cneIp
bogus Singers, only $40 =
Empress Embrolder attac,.
ments and Blacklocks fan at
tachment for all sewing ma
chimes.
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The Ball.

Last Thursday evening the
Brennan Comet Band escorted
the delegates to the State Fire
mems Association convention
to the Germania Clubs hall and
park. The latter was brilliantly
Illuminated. The occasion was
a grand bali rendered by the
Brennan Fire Department to
the delegates to the State Fire
mems Association, now in Ses-
sion in this city. By special in
vitation of the FIremen's Asso-
citation the ladies of the Broom
Brigade, the Reds and the
Blues, were in ATTENDANCE and
their beautiful uniforms added
much to the gaiety OF the ball
room. The ball was very large
ly attended, the beauty and
elite OF the city being fully
represented. One Of the largest
and most fashionable assem-
blages that ever met at the Ger
mania grounds were present
and the occasion was truly a
brilliant one, one of which the
Fire Department Of Brennan
has every reason to feel Justly
proud. Taken altogether the
ball may be classed as a COM
plete success in every respect.
Not an incident occurred to mar
the pleasure of the occasion.
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THE KING OF THE BODY Is THE
Brain; the stomach its main support; the
nerves its messengers; the bowels, the kid
neys and the pores its safeguards Indi-
gestion creates a violent revolt among these
attaches Of the regal organ, and to bring
them back to their duty, there IS nothing
like the regulating, purifying, invigorasing,
cooling operation Of Tananfs Setter Ape
rent It renovztes The system and 1esIores
to health both the body and the mind.
Sold BY all druggists.
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The Picnic at Welcome,
Austin county, on Saturday was
well attended and a most en-
ioyable time was had. A num-
Der ofgentlemen from Brennan
were in attendance, and are
lavish in their praise of the en-
tTtainment. A grand ball took
place at night, but on account
of pressing business engage
ments the Brennan delegation
were unable to remain and at
tending it.
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Closing Exercises.

No better evidence Of the
deep interest taken by our peo-
pie in the public free schools Of
this city could possibly be re-
quired than the scene presented
at the opera house on Monday
evening; the weather was OPP
pressively hot, yet every availa-
bic seat in the auditorium was
occupied and the Hobbies were
well filled with ISLANDERS, the en-
tire audience being composed
of our best and most fashionable
people. The occasion was the
closing exercises Of the Bren-
ham Graded schools. The
opening chorus by the school
was well rendered. Vocal quar-
tette by Misses Hosea, N. Cook
Robertson and hand. Miss Rob-
erson, of the graduating class
delivered the salutatory in a
highly creditable manner,
which evinced great care and
study in its preparation. Mu-
sic-instrumental Duet, Misses
Engelke and Lindermann. Re-
citation in German, Miss Louise
Klaeden. Music-vocal quar-
tette, Misses Hosea, N. Cook
Robertson and Hand. Miss Net
tie Pampell of the graduating
class delivered the valedictory,
which was carefully prepared
and remarkably well read, con-
sidering the embarrassment of
a young lady appearing for the
first time before a very large
and critical audience. Music
vocal sol&Mlss Leah Simon,
well rendered. Prof. Hand, in
a few neat and appropriate re-
marks, introduced Mr.. Henry
Muller\ who delivered the lit
erarY address, choosing for
his subject the prolific
theme: THE Nineteenth Cen
try This address was
very carefully prepared; covered
a wide range; was we'll read and
attentively listened to through
out. Mr.. M. deserves to be con-
graduated on the happy man
ner in which he treated his
subject. Vocal solo by Miss
Nelson. Prof. Hand after max
ing a few appropriate remarks
awarded diplomas to Misses
Robertson and Nettie Pampell,
the graduates, after which the
exercises closed with a chorus
by the pupils of the school.
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COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT
H. NJ. Lewis clerk Of the coun-
ty court has prepared his re-
port Of the business of the
county criminal court for the
six months ending May 81, 49,.
There has been ~ indictments
and 9 iniormations filed. On
the list OF June there was So
cases pending. During the six
months there was six convic-
tons. Fines imposed SIS.
The county criminal court can
hardly be said to be a paying
institution.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES Bust
ness in this line was distress
ingly dull last week. County
clerk Lewis and deputy Herbst
both had an attack of the blues.
Between them they only man
aged to issue of pair of license.
Bill Hill and Eliza Jane John
son, colored, haipg ,ihs high
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BoorED.-A few days ago a
colored gentleman was engaged
to sweep out a grocery store
and do other light work. Wed
nesday morning having finished
sweeping out and the clerks
back being turned he proceed
ed to do light work by pocket
ing a large plug of fine chewing
tobacco the clerk turned just
as the plug,,of tobacco was dis
appearing in-his capacious pock-
ct. The clerk slapped his jaws
and then booted him out OF the
store: He did not prefer a COM
plant for assault.
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Real Estate Transfers,

Recorded by H. M. Lewis coun-
ty clerk, for the week ending
June, Fl.
S. H. Russell, U. S. Marshal
TO H. L. Herbert, part of lot97
Brennan ) 50 90
inc. N. Henderson, ct ais to
T. C. Fowler and wife, 100 acres
NJ. A. Bryan quarter lge. IS
acres on Jackson's creek Sacres
A. Millerlge 5000 90
&C. Fowler and wife to ].
w. Rodes, 3 tracts Of land as
above 5000 90
]. W. Rodes and wife to
Robt Moore, ) tracts Of land
as above 5000 co
Robt Moore and wife to ".
Bessie stracts ofland as above saa5 90
Henry Holmes and wife to
Christopher Schcndel 30 acres
Isaac Jackson lge SOL 90
!. w, NJ, Harris TO William
Weise, 700 acres 5. F. Austin
grant. 1000 90
FA. Eldridge and wife to H.
HOffiemler, 90 acres IiampitN
Jackson Ice acres Isaac Jack
son lge. SsS1 50
F. A. Eldridge and wife to
Fritz Dibbe, tracts of land on
Rocky Branch. 1884 so
G. NJ. Bizzell to W. A. Biz
zell Ia interest in 433 i-2 acres
and 10 acres James Keagins lge. 1910 90
c. Brockshmidtto VIM. Mug
&c IoI I-2 acres Darlington sur
vey. 1900 90
A. NJ. Giddings to Ada Wal
lace part Of lot block E Bren-
ham. 500 90
sym Stone to VIM. Roden-
bach II acres J. Cooper hesSuezsRzEsG
right *
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s@. A mans wife should always be the
same, especially to her husband, but if she
IS weak and nervous and uses Carter's
Iron Pills she cannot be, for they make
her ''feel like different person." at least
so they all say, and their husbands say so
too. For sale by Finklea & Ralston.
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Emancipation Day.

After months OF preparation
and anticipation on the part Of
our colored population the great
day in the colored peo-
Piles calander arrived on Mon
day. The first thing in the
morning was the excursion to
Fort Bend county via the Santa
Fe railway. This excursion
was cotton up by lobe Viii
liams and other colored men,
and met with no little opposi-
ton on the part of some Of the
towns-people, who argued that
the colored folks should stay at
home and keep their money
here. However lobe and his
friends were good rustlers and
by a little after 10 o'clock six
hundred dollars had been paid
the Santa Fe railway and a
special train of nine passenger
coaches. all tolerably well filed,
pulled out for Rosenberg juno
ton. A delegation Of upwards
of one hundred people were
taken aboard at Kenney and
some two hundred were at Bell
vile. A telegram from Rosen-
berg stated that a tremendous
crowd from the vicinity Of Rich
mond was awaiting the train.
The excursion to the colony
was a financial success il moth
ing more.
~. IN THE CITY
By half past ten o'clock the
streets were fairly thronged
with colored people, from the
rural districts, all in holiday at
tire. A band Of music and
wagon was engaged and about
half past eleven the procession,
consisting of the band and the
lodge of colored odd fellows
from Camptown arrived in town.
The lodge was between forty
and fifty strong, the members
all wore silk or dress hats and
were attired in regulation black
broad cloth with the regalia of
the order. The lodge presented
a highly creditable appearance,
which was very generally re-
marked by those who saw them.
The procession, it should have
been stated, was headed by the
Goddess of Liberty, Miss Katie
Pichard, with two maids OF hon
or in a carriage. Marching to
the Fair gounds, the Goddess Of
Liberty was received by Rev.
Matt Packer, who made an ap-
propriate address, which was
briefly responded to by Miss
Pichard, who made a very neat
and elegant speech, which was
highly complimented by those
who heard it.
1t is estimated that about
seven hundred persons were on
the grounds. Dancing COM
on the platform at 6
o'clock and was kept up till well
along in the night or rather
morning. Gate tickets were
sold at 10 cents each and the
usual refreshment stands were
in full blast. Taken altogether
the colored people behaved re-
markably well and there was
quite an absense Of disturban-
ces.
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A GENERAL stock law is what
Washington county stands in
need of just now. Some of our
farmers ate already engaged in
aeitating The question.