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CARPENTERS & BUILDERS! Buy your Sash, Doors, Blinds and Mould- ings of M. D. Moore & Son. See page 310.
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PUBLISHER'S NOTICES.
'Ball. Dodge & Ayres, Furniture ra! Cofin desiers, Lowville, N. Y., print & cal oa page 230. This firm has lately Ban succeeded by Mr. John W. Ayres. Mo .. ry. Hull and Dodge having retired fois the business here since the card www printed. Our patrons will find a fine pourument of Furniture at the rooms of Mir. Ayres in the Sixbury Block, which b. offers at very low prices.
Win. Griffith, dealer in Dry Goods, +r ,ceries &c., at Glen dale Station, N. Y., he. lately moved into his new store, which bo has fitted up and filled with a fine as- wortment of Dry Goods. Groceries. Paints, (14. Drugs &c., purchased at the very I went figures. Mr. G. is a young but en- to prising business man, and during the [ w y ars he has been in business, hay rush horts of friends and patrons. In his Lew location, and with increased business far titles, we be-peak for him a still more liberal patronage. Card on page 243.
3. V. Streeter & Co., manufactur- ers and dealers in Clothing, 16 Woodruff Watertown, N. Y., advertise on c. ured page 332. They keep a very large out of Clothes and Ca-simeres, and ring only diret-class mechanics, they au up in the best styre and guaran- ry time. Their garments are all Indring from the number of .Trawed people who are seen coming ti this e-tab ishment every day, they :4-1 1 we a good trade.
D. D. Foot, No. 3 Dayan Street, Low- Y! -. Lewis Co .. N. Y., publi-bes an ad- - 'Meaning the attention of farmers to this Des« here more than twenty-five years. His particular forte is watch making and repair- I.z. He carries a watch of his own mannl- est .: buchmeat, as here may be found at al! 1.hr- a large and varied assortment of \ " cultural Implements, among which | facture throughout, and which keeps per- Inty be seen the celebrated Wood's Mow- fect time, not having varied more than a few seconds in a year. Call and ree it. The younger Mr. Reed has charge of the tele- graph office at Lowville, and which is locat- ed in their store. See card on page 20. " !. and Reapers, the Ithaca Wheel Rake and the American Hay Tedder. Having hat an experience of eighteen years in the >D'e of Agricultural Implemente, Mr. Foot Chows just what the farmers need in this fins, and is prepared to supply them at :,ni-rate rates. Mr. F. also deals in pro- sir ons of al: kinds, and sells all kinds of Sau at wholesale or retail.
J. Carroll House, D. D. S , Dental Surgeon, at Lowville, has had many years experience and is prepared to execute all Work entrusted to him in the most ap- jnoved and skillful manner. He admini -- tors alwerthetics when requested, thereby rendering his operations painless. Mr. House continues to visit the south part of · the County the fore part of each month. See hie card on page 20.
H. Allgoever, proprietor of Orient Saloon, Lowville, N. Y., publishes a card on page 212. Mr. A. supplies the wants of the inner man at very reasonable rutes. He is also agent for Cheeney's Patent Win- dow Shade Fixtures, which are said to be just the thing by those who have tried them.
Williams & Dunton, Martins- burgh, N. Y., dealers in Dry Goods. Gro- ceries. Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Gen- eral Merchandise, advertise on page 264. Mersrs. W. & D. are too well known 10 require any commendation from us. They have been established over seven years. command a large trade, and keep a general assortment of all goods umnally found in a country store, and which they sell at the lowest living rates. Call on them when you visit Martin burgh.
Central New York Barr Mill stone Manufactory, Utica, N. Y .. MUNSON BROS., proprietors. is advertised on page 164. This firm mannfactures the celebrated Burr Mill Stones, Munson's Patent Portable Mills, and deal in Steam Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, Corn Crackers, Smut Machines, and all kinds of mill fur- bistringe. This enterprising firm is too well known to require any commendation from uz. They employ none but experi- enced workmen, consequently every article of their manufacture is well executed and bound to give satisfaction. They sell at the luwest cash prices. Give them a call.
James BS. Feed & son, Jewelers and Watch Makers, at Lowville, are pre- pared to enpply their customers in their *,. isnt on page 212. We take pleasure | line. The senior partner has been in busi-
C. N. Owens, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Boots and Suoes &c., Turin, N. Y., advertises on page 232. We might speak of Mr. Owens as acting in the capacity of a Merchant Tailor, for he makes the Tahoring business a specialty, keeps a number of first-class hands employed. and always keeps a large and well selected as- sortment of fashionable Cloths, which he makes up to order in the best manner. He is a reliable business man, and has by strict attention to business, gamed an enviable reputation in this town. We commend hun to the patronage of all who waut good goods at fair prices.
HENRY C. TURNER, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW, LOWVILLE, N. Y.
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LEWIS COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
MANUFACTURER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Parlor, Chamber and Dining Room
FURNITURE, walnut, Chestnut & Enameled Chamber Furniture, Bureaus, Wash Stands, Wardrobes, Extension Tables, Cottage. Bedsteads, &c.
BED SPRINGS
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MATTRESSES.
Store, Conover & Stevens' Block,
56 State Street, LOWVALLE, N. Y.
FACTORY ON VALLEY STREET.
UPHOLSTERING DONE TO ORDER.
UNDERTAKING .- COFFINS. CASKETS, HANDLES, PLATES, and every- thing in the hne. FUNERALS attended by experienced persons promptly.
JAMES B. REED & SON, DEALERS IN
Jewelry, Clocks, Watches, Silver and Plated Ware, FISH TACKLE, &c. ENGRAVING NEATLY DONE. News Depot & Telegraph Office. 85 State St., Lowville, N. Y.
J. CARROLL HOUSE, D. D. S., Dental Surgeon,
Corner Room, over Stoddard & Mager's, 66 state St., Lowville, N. Y.
He visits the South part of the County the week following the first Monday of each month.
Anesthetics safely administered for the painless extraction of Teeth, when requested, by an improved apparatus of my own invention.
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ALABAMA was settled near Mobile, in 1702, by the French ; was formed into a Territory by act of Congress, approved March 3, 1817, from the eastern portion of the Territory of Mississippi ; framed a Con- stitution August 2, 1819, and was admitted into the Union December 14 of the same year. Area 50,722 square miles, or 32,462,080 acres .- Population In 1860, 964,201, of whom 435,080 were slaves. Population in 1870 was 996,175. It is the chief cotton growing State of the Union. Male citizens who have resided one year in the State and three months in the county, are entitled to vote. An election for a Con- vention was held December 24, 1860, and a majority of over 50,000 Yates cast for secession ; the Convention met January 7, 1861, and on the 11th passed the ordinance of secession, by a vote of 61 to 39, which was followed on the 21st by the resignation of its members of Congress.
AR KANS.LS was settled at Arkansas Post in 1685, by the French, and was part of the Louisiana purchase ceded by France to the United States, April 30, 1803. It was formed into a Territory by act of Congress, March 2, 1819, from the southern part of the Territory of Missouri ; its western boundary was settled May 26, 1824, and its southern, May 19, 1×2%. Having adopted a Constitution, a memorial was presented in Congress, March 1, 1836, and an act for its admission into the Union presed June 15 of the same year. Area 52,198 square miles, or 33,406,- :40 neres. In 1860 its population was 435,450, of whom 111,115 were -Isves. Population in 1870 was 473,174. It is an agricultural State, its staples being corn and cotton. Citizenship and residence in the State for six months, qualify voters in the county and district where they reside .- January 16, 1861, its Legislature ordered a State Convention, which assembled, and on May 6, voted to secede, 69 to 1. January 4, 1864, a Convention assembled in Little Rock, which adopted a new Constitution, the principle feature of which consisted in a clause abolishing slavery. The Convention adjourned January 22. This body also inaugurated a Provisional Government. The Constitution was submitted to the people, and 12,177 votes cast for it, to 226 against it. The State was re- organized under the plan contained in the Amnesty Proclamation of President LINCOLN, in pursuance of which an election was held March 14, 1864. The vote required under the Proclamation was 5,405. About 16,000 votes were cast. B
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CALIFORNIA was settled at Diego in 1768, by Spaniards, and was part of the territory ceded to the United States by Mexico, by the treaty concluded at Guadaloupe Ilidalgo, February 22, 1848. After several inef- fectual attempts to organize it as a Territory or admit it as a State, a law was passed by Congress for the latter purpose, which was approved September 9, 1850. Area 188,981 square miles, or 120,947,784 acres. Population in 1870, 549,808. It is the most productive gold mining region on the continent, and also abounds in many other minerals. Male citizens of the United States, and those of Mexico who may choose to comply with the provisions of the treaty of Queretaro, of May 30, 1848, who have resided in the State six months and in the county or district thirty days, are entitled to vote.
CONNECTICUT was settled at Windsor, in 1633, by English Puri- tans from Massachusetts, and continued under the jurisdiction of that Prov- ince until April 23, 1662, when a separate charter was granted, which con- tinued in force until a Constitution was formed, September 15, 1818. It was one of the original thirteen States, and ratified the United States Con- stitution, January 9, 1788. Area 4,674 square miles, or 2,991,360 acres. Population in 1870, 537,417. It is one of the most densely populated and principal manufacturing States in the Union. Residence for six months, or military duty for a year, or payment of State tax, or a free- hold of the yearly value of seven dollars, gives the right to vote.
DELAWARE was settled at Wilmington, early in 1638, by Swedes and Finns; was granted to William Penn, in 1682, and continued under the government of Pennsylvania until the adoption of a Constitution, September 20, 1776; a new one was formed June 12, 1792. It was one of the original thirteen States, and ratified the United States Constitu- tion, December 7, 1787. Area 2,120 square miles, or 1,356,800 acres .- Population, in 1860, 112,216, of whom 1,798 were slaves. Population in 1870 was 125,015. It is a grain and fruit growing State, with some exten- sive manufactories. Residence in the State one year, and ten days in the election district, with payment of a State or county tax assessed ten days prior to an election, gives the right to vote, except that citizens between twenty-one and twenty-two years of age need not have paid the tax.
FLORIDA was settled at St. Augustine, in 1565, by Spaniards ; was formed from part of the territory ceded by Spain to the United States by treaty of February 22, 1819: an act to authorize the President to establish a temporary government was passed March 3, 1819; articles of surrender of East Florida were framed July 10, and of West Florida, July 17, 1821, and it was then taken possession of by General Jackson as Governor. An act for the establishment of a Territorial Govern- ment was passed March 30, 1822, and by act of March 3, 1823, East and West Florida were constituted one Territory. Acts to establish its boundary line between Georgia and Alabama were passed May 4, 1826, and March 2, 1831. After several ineffectual attempts to organize it into two Territories, or into a State and Territory, an act for its admis- sion into the Union was passed March 3, 1845. Area 59,268 square miles, or 37,930,520 acres. Population, in 1860, 140,425, of whom 61,745 were slaves. Population in 1870 was 189,995. It is an agricul- tural State, tropical in its climate and products. Every male citizen, who has resided in the State two years and in the county six months, and has been enrolled in the militia (unless exempt by law,) is
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qualified to vote ; but no soldier, seaman or marine can vote unless quali- Ned before enlistment. Its Legislature called a Convention, December 1, 1800, which met January 3, 1861, and passed a secession ordinance on the 10th by a vote of 62 to 7.
GEORGIA was settled at Savannah, in 1733, by the English under General Oglethorpe. It was chartered June 9, 1732; formed a Con- stitution February 5, 1777; a second in 1785 and a third May 30, 1798,- It was one of the original thirteen States, and ratified the United States Constitution January 2, 1788. Area 58,000 square miles, or 37,120,000 acres. Population, in 1860, 1,057,286, of whom 462,198 were slaves. Pop- ulation in 1870 was 1,174,832. It is a large cotton and rice growing State. Citizens of the State, six months resident of the county where voting, who have paid taxes the year preceding the election, are entitled to vote. November 18, 1860, its Legislature ordered an election for a State Convention, which assembled and passed a secession ordinance January 19, 1861, by a vote of 208 to 89, and on the 23d of the same month its members of Congress resigned.
ILLINOIS was settled at Kaskaskia, in 1683, by the French, and formed part of the northwestern territory ceded by Virginia to the United States. An act for dividing the Indiana Territory and organizing the Territory of Illinois, was passed by Congress, February 3, 1809 ; and an act to enable it to form a State Constitution, Government, &c., was parsel April 18, 1818; a Constitution was framed August 26, and it was Mimitted into the Union December 23 of the same year. Area 54,405 square miles, or 64,819,200 acres. Population, in 1870,2,529,410. It is the chief "prairie" State, and the largest grain growing and second largest cattle raising State in the Union. All male inhabitants, who have resided in the State one year and election district sixty days, can vote in the district where actually residing.
I.VDIMNa was settled at Vincennes, in 1690, by the French, and formed part of the northwestern territory ceded by Virginia to the United States. It was organized into a Territory May 7, 1800, from which the Territory of Michigan was set off in 1805, and Illinois in 1809. An act was passed to empower it to form a State Constitution, Government, &c., April 19, 1816, and it was admitted into the Union December 11 of the saine year. Area 33,809 square miles, or 21,637,760 acres. Population, in INTO. 1.655.075. It is an agricultural State, chiefly devoted to grain grow- ing and cattle raising. A residence of one year in the State entitles males of 21 years of age to vote in the county of their residence.
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JOWMA was first settled at Burlington by emigrants from the Northern and Eastern States. It was part of the region purchased from France ; was set off from the Territory of Wisconsin and organized as a separate Territory June 12, 1838; an act for its admission as a State was passed and approved March 3, 1845, to which the assent of its inhabitants was to be given to be announced by Proclamation of the President, and on De- cember 28, 1846, another act for its admission was passed. Area 50,914 square miles or 32,584,960 acres. Population, in 1870, 1,181,359. It is an agricultural State, resembling Illinois, and contains important lead mines. Male citizens of the United States, having resided in the State six months. and county twenty days, are entitled to vote.
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KANSAS was formed out of the original Louisiana purchase, and or- ganized into a Territory by act of Congress, May 30, 1854, and after several ineffectual attempts was finally admitted into the Union in January, 1851. Area 78,418 square miles, or 50,187,520 acres. Population, in 1870, 379,- 497. It is an agricultural State, with a soil of rich and deep black loam, except the central portion, which is partly a desert. The western portion is a fine grazing country, well wooded. Residence in the State six months, and in the township or ward thirty days, confers the right of suffrage on . male citizens. It also abounds in minerals.
KENTUCKY was settled in 1775, by Virginians ; formed, into a Territory by act of the Virginia Legislature, December 18, 1789, and ad- mitted into the Union June 1, 1792, by virtue of an act of Congress pass- ed February 4, 1791. Area 37,680 square miles, or 24,115,200 acres .- Population in 1860, 1,155,684, of whom 225,483 were slaves. Population in 1870 was 1,320,407. It is an agricultural State, raising more flax and hemp than any other. Loyalty, a residence of two years in the State and one in the county are the requirements to vote.
LOUISIANA was settled at Iberville, in 1699, by the French, and comprised a part of the territory ceded by France to the United States, by treaty of April 30, 1803, which purchase was erected into two Territories by act of Congress March 26, 1804, one called the Territory of Orleans, the other the District of Louisiana, afterwards changed to that of Missouri. - Congress, March 2, 1806, authorized the inhabitants of Orleans Territory to form & State Constitution and Government when their population should amount to 60,000; a Constitution was adopted January 22, 1812, and the State admitted into the Union April 8 of the same year, under the name of Louisiana. Area 41,255 square miles, or 26,403,200 acres. Population in 1860, 708,002, of whom 331,726 were slaves. Pop- ulation in 1870 was 734,420. It is the chief sugar producing State of the Union. Two years' residence in the State and one in the parish are the qualifications of voters. December 10, 1860, the Legislature ordered a State Convention to be held, which assembled and passed an ordinance : of secession January 26, 1861, by a vote of 113 to 17. The people voted on the question, and on March 28 the following was announced as the result : For, 20,448; against, 17,296; a majority of 3,152. The Convention ratified the 'Confederate' Constitution March 11, 1861, by a vote of 107 to 7, and refused to submit it to the people by 94 to 10. On the 11th day of January, 1864, Maj. Gen. Banks issued a Proclamation for an elec- tion of State officers and delegates to a Constitutional Convention, for the purpose of affecting a reconstruction of the State Government under the plan suggested in the Amnesty Proclamation of President Lincoln. The election was held on the 22d day of February, 1864. The officers thus elected were installed March 4. The total vote cast was 10,725. The vote requisite under the Proclamation, was 5,051. The Convention amended the Constitution so as to abolish slavery. The new Constitution was adopted by the people by a vote of 6,836 for, to 1,500 against.
MAINE was settled at York, in 1623, by the English, and was for- merly under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts. October 29, 1819, the in- habitants of the District of Maine framed a Constitution ; applied for ad- mission December 8, 1819. Congress passed an act March 3, 1820, and it was admitted as a State March 15, of the same year. Area 31,766 square miles, or 20,330,240 acres. Population, in 1870, 628,719. It is largely en- gaged in the lumber trade and ship building. Citizens of the United
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States, except paupers and persons under guardianship, who have resided in the State for three months next preceding the election, are entitled to rote.
MARYLAND was settled at St. Mary, in 1634, by Irish Roman Catholies, having been chartered June 20, 1632. It was one of the origin- al thirteen States ; formed a Constitution August 14, 1776, and ratified the Constitution of the United States April 28, 1788. Area 11,124 square miles, or 7,119,260 acres. Population in 1860, 687,049, of whom 87,189 were slaves. Population in 1870 was 790,095. It is mainly an agricul -. tural State, producing grain and tobacco. A residence of one year in the State, and six months in the county, gives the right to vote to every male citizen who takes the oath of allegiance prescribed in the Constitu- tion. January 28, 1864, a bill passed the Legislature submitting to the people the question of a Convention to revise the Constitution of the State. The popular vote on the question was as follows : For Conven- tion. 32,203; against, 18,337. The Convention assembled and adopted a Constitution abolishing slavery, which was submitted to and adopted by the people ; and in accordance with its provisions, on the 29th of Octo- ber, 1864, the Governor issued his Proclamation declaring the slaves in that State free from the 1st day of November.
MASSACHUSETTS was settled at Plymouth, November 3, 1620, by English Puritans, and Charters were granted March 4, 1629, January 13, 1630, August 20, 1726, and October 7, 1731. It was one of the original 13 States; adopted a Constitution March 2, 1780, which was amended No- Weiber 3, 1820, and ratified the Constitution of the United States Febru- bry 6, 1785. Area 7,800 square miles, or 4,992,000 acres. Population in 120, 1,457,351. It is a largely commercial, the chief manufacturing and mont densely populated State in the Union .. A residence of one year in the State, and payment of State or county tax, gives the right to vote to misle citizens of 21 years and upward, except paupers and persons under pearlman-hip.
MICHIGAN was settled at Detroit in 1670, by the French, and was part of the territory ceded to the United States by Virginia. . It was set off from the territory of Indiana, and erected into a separate Territory January 11, 1805; an act to attach to it all the territory of the United Mates wirt of the Mississippi river, and north of the State of Missouri, was passed June 28, 1834. Wisconsin was organized from it April 30, 1-36. In June of the same year an act was passed to provide for the ad- misjon of the State of Michigan into the Union, and a Constitution having been adopted, it was admitted January 26, 1837. Area 56,243 square miles, or 35,995,552 acres. Population in 1870, 1,184,653. It is a grain growing and cattle rearing State, with rich and extensive mines of copper and iron in the Northern Peninsula. In the vicinity of Saginaw, salt is extensively manufactured. A residence in the State of six months preceding the election, entitles male citizens to vote.
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JIM.YESO TA was settled about 1846, chiefly by emigrants froin the Northern and Western States. It was organized as a Territory by act of Congress approved March 3, 1849, and admitted into the Union February 26. 1857. Area 95,274 square miles, or 60,975,536 acres. Pop- ulation in 1520. 424,543 whites. It is an agricultural State, chiefly devoted to Northern grains. The right to vote is extended to male per- sons of 21 years of age, of the following classes, if they have resided in the United States one year, the State four months, and the election dis- trict ten days: citizens of the United States, and those of foreign birth
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who have declared their intention to become citizens ; persons of mixed white and Indian blood who have adopted the customs of civilization, and those of pure Indian blood who have been pronounced capable by any district court of the State.
MISSISSIPPI was settled at Natchez, in 1716, by the French, and was formed out of part of the territory ceded to the United States by South Carolina in 1787, and Georgia in 1802. It was organized as a Ter- ritory by act of Congress, April 7, 1789, and enlarged on the north March 27, 1804, and on the south May 14, 1812. After several unsuccessful at- tempts to enter the Union, Congress finally passed an act March 1, 1817, enabling the people of the western part of the Territory to form a State Constitution and Government, which being complied with August 15, it was admitted December 10 of the same year. Area 47,156 square miles, or 30,179,840 acres. Population in 1860, 791,305, of whom 436,631 were slaves. Population in 1870 was 842,056. It is the second cotton growing State of the Union. Citizens who have resided one year in the State, and four months in the county, and having performed military duty or paid taxes, are entitled to vote. A Convention met January 7, 1861, and on the 9th passed an ordinance of secession by a vote of 84 to 15.
MISSOURI was settled at Genevieve in 1763, by the French, and was part of the territory ceded by France by treaty of April 30, 1803. It was created under the name of the District of Louisiana, by an act. approved March 26, 1804, and placed under the direction of the officers of the Indiana Territory, and was organized into a separate Territory June 4, 1812, its name being changed to that of Missouri; and was divided March 2, 1819, the Territory of Arkansas being then created. An act au- thorizing it to form a State Constitution and Government was passed March 6, 1820, and it was admitted into the Union December 14, 1821. Area 67,380 square miles, or 43,123,200 acres. Population in 1860, 1.182,012, of whom 114,931 were slaves. Population in 1870 was 1,691,- 693. An act of gradual emancipation was passed July 1, 1863, by a vote of 51 to 30. On the 6th of January, 1865, a Constitutional Convention assembled in St. Louis, and on the 8th of April adopted a new Constitu- tion, declaring the State free, prohibiting compensation for slaves, and adopting many other radical changes. On the 6th of June the Constitu- tion was adopted by the people by a vote of 43,070 to 41,808, and pursu- ant to a Proclamation issued on the 1st of July, the Constitution went into effect July 4, 1865. It is an agricultural and mining State. Citizens of the United States who have resided in the State one year, and county three months, are entitled to vote. By an act passed by the Legislature of 1863, voting by ballot was adopted, and the viva voce system abolished.
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