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4th Division-H. W. Danforth.
Troy
5th Division-Ezra DeFreest Troy
6th Division-Wm. Bradshaw ... Lansingburgh
7th Division-Warren H. Knowlton . Hoosick Falls
Courts in Rensselaer County, 1870-71.
TO BE HELD AT THE COURT HOUSE IN TROY.
CIRCUIT COURTS AND COURTS OF OYER AND TERMINER.
1870. 1871.'
Second Monday in February
PECKHAM, Justice. HOGEBOOM, Justice.
First Monday in June. MILLER, Justice. INGALLS, Justice.
Third Monday in November PECKHAM, Justice. PECKHAM, Justice.
COUNTY COURTS AND COURTS OF SESSIONS.
HON. JEREMIAH ROMEYN, COUNTY JUDGE.
First Monday in January Jury Term
Second Monday in March. .Jury Term
First Monday in April. Law Term
First Monday in June. Law Term
First Monday in October. Jury Term
Second Monday in December
Law Term
The Reynold's Steel Temper- ing Works, Reynolds, Barber & Co., Proprietors, at Auburn, are largely engaged . in the manufacture of Reaper and Mower Knives, Plane Irons, Chisels &c. The process by which they temper steel is a pe- culiar one, and as patented by Mr. Rey- nolds, is the result of over forty years labor. This gentleman always worked on the plan that tempering steel was simply changing it from a fibrous to a granular state. He certainly has succeeded in pro- ducing a finer granulation (temper) than has ever before. been produced. Messrs. Reynolds, Barber & Co. control the patents for these processes, and are applying them successfully in all their manufactures .- Their establishment is capable of turning out an immense amount of work, yet their orders are now, and have been for some .months, accumulating far in advance of their present ability to supply ; a circum- stance which they will not long allow to be the case. We predict that the time is not far distant when all Mower and Reaper Factories and farmers will use their im- proved sections. See their advertisement, on page 6.
Howe's Never-Failing Ague Cure and Tonic Bitters, and Howe's Concentrated Syrup, are prepared under the personal supervision of Dr. C. B. Howe, the proprietor, at Seneca Falls, N. Y., for ague and fever, and all periodic diseases, rheumatism, paralysis, etc. The "Ague Cure " has produced won- derful cures. The "Syrup," for the blood, liver, skin, digestive and uterine organs, has cured many cases of scrofula, cancer, tumors, goiter, salt rheum, scaldhead, and many other diseases too numerous to men- tion in this place. See card, page 20.
Nutting, Hull & Co's Agriculteral Warehouse at 357 and 359 River Street, Troy, N. Y., is well supplied with Farm Implements for all seasons. Among them may be found the Buckeye Mower and Self Raking Reaper, whose good qualities are known and appreciated throughout the country, and Cahoon's Broadcast Seed Sow- er, which supplies another want long felt by the farmers. A great variety of Garden and Field Seeds, Fertilizers &c., are al- ways on hand. See advertisement on page 326.
John T. Masters
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PUBLISHER'S NOTICES.
The Northern Budget, published by C. L. Mac Arthur, No. 1 First Street, Troy, N. Y., is issued every Sunday morn- ing and sent out by mail and horse cars to the surrounding towns. The paper has a large circulation. It contains the latest telegraph and local news and a large amount of interesting reading matter .- Those who wish for a good family paper will find this worthy of their patronage. See advertisement on page 278.
The Buckeye Mowing and Reaping Machine .- When the great U. S. Trial of Mowers and Reapers was held at Auburn in 1857, this admirable machine, which had just been brought out, surprised every body by its novelty and many excel- Jencies, and won the highest awards. At that time the valuable patents under which it was built were secured for several States by the enterprising firm which now con- tinues its manufacture, Adriance, Platt & Co. At the second great trial of Mowers and Reapers, made by the N. Y. State Agri- cultural Society in 1866, the Buckeye again carried off the highest honors, showing that in the years' intervening it had not gone backward in the race for superiority. Every new suggestion is thoroughly weighed, improvements only are adopted. The verdict of the people is nearly as unani- mous as that of the learned and practical committees who made these awards, for its sales far exceed those of any other ma- chine in the sections supplied by Adriance, Platt & Co. In fact they increase so fast, that the demand is almost always in ex- cess of the supply. The Self-Raking At- tachment on the Buckeye Machine has met with a success corresponding to that of the Mower, and has surpassed all others in the perfection of its operation. One great secret of the success of Adriance Platt & Co., as· manufacturers, has been in the con- scientious manner in which they have built their machines, and the great dura- bility of the Buckeye machine has been largely due to the excellence of the mate- rial used and the mechanical perfection of the workmanship. See advertisement on Map.
Winne & Clark, dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, 306 and 308 River Street and 322 Fulton Street, Troy, N. Y., advertise on colored page 69. We take pleasure in calling the attention of our patrons to the advertisement of this firm. Being an old established house they are en- abled in many ways to take advantage of the market and give their customers the exclusive benefit of their experience and position. Their store is large and finely lighted, while the assortment of Dry Goods which they constantly offer to their cus- tomers is always complete, varied and in price defying competition .. Those giving them a call will, without doubt, be more than satisfied with their manner of con- ducting business. Call and see.
Clapp & Wilder, Broadway, corner of Second Street, Troy, N. Y., keep a large and well selected stock of Gents' Furnish- ing Goods, a large part of which are oftheir own manufacture. The "Eureka Shirt" is made by this firm and is one of the best fitting' shirts to be found in the market. All of their goods are made from good stock and will give abundant satisfaction to all who purchase. They manufacture to order and warrant fits. Gentlemen will find it for their advantage to call before purchasing elsewhere. See card, page 348.
Dr. Kingsley, of Rome, justly cele- brated for the many cures he has effected of that most distressing disease, Cancer, pub- lishes a notice on page 1. He is prepared to treat all scrofulous diseases, and others of long standing, and assures his patients that they will not be charged a heavy bill and dismissed without receiving any bene- fit ... Persons who cannot conveniently call upon him in person, can address him by letter, and will receive prompt attention. Dr. K. is a graduate, with an experience of over fourteen years in the practice of medi- cine. Let the afflicted give him a call.
George Campbell, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Worker, No. 124 River Street, Troy, N. Y., publishes a card on page 188. Mr. C. keeps a good assortment of Stoves, Ranges and Hollow Ware, and sells at prices that cannot fail to suit. He em- ploys good workmen and does all kinds of Job Work in the best manner.
Benedict & Bonesteel, dealers in Hardware, Cutlery, Farming Tools &c., 313 River Street, Troy, N. Y., keep a good assortment of all goods in their line, in- cluding the Rhode Island Horse Shoes and Horse Nails. Country dealers and others will find it for their advantage to call and examine the stock of Messrs. Benedict & Bonesteel before making purchases. This is a reliable firm and we commend them to our patrons. Their advertisements appear on pages 250 and 266.
Dodge & Lord, manufacturers of Melodeons and Reed Organs, at Ithaca, N. Y., were formerly connected with Syra- cuse manufactories. They have since moved their business where lumber is cheap, and expenses less than in the larger cities, like New York, Boston, Albany or Syracuse. The styles of their organs are particularly their own, possessing all modern improvements, and some unknown to other manufacturers. They have found market for their instruments in every county of the State, and in Northern Penn- sylvania and New Jersey, and have an in- creasing trade with the West, in all of which places they are brought into success- ful competition with the first Eastern manufacturers. They are both practical men, and have secured workmen of long experience and tried abilities. Situated midway between the Erie and N. Y. C. Railways, they can ship conveniently to all parts of the country. See card, page 20.
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RENSSELAER COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Dodge & Lord, MANUFACTURERS OF MELODEONS AND REED Organs,
Of every description and in the various styles of finish, and containing all modern patent improvements known to the trade, such as TREMOLO, SUB-BASS, COM- BINATION VALVE, PATENT KNEE SWELL AND OCTAVE COUPLER. Styles adapted to the PARLOR, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, LECTURE ROOMS AND LODGES, and containing from one to four Sets of Reeds, or more, as desired.
The usual discount to clergymen, churches and the trade. Also retail customers will here find the advantages of cheapness of material and light expenses, as compared with those of city manufacture. All work warranted first-class, and for a term of FIVE YEARS. Factory, Hintermister Block, 21 State St., opposite Watkins' Exchange,
ITHACA, N. Y.
HOWE'S NEVER-FAILING AGUE CURE AND TONIC
Warranted to cure, permanently, Chills, Ague and Fever, and all'Periodic Diseases .- It cures Sciatic Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, and all Weaknesses, &c., being won- derfully adapted to CURING Disease, restoring health and strength.
This Preparation is purely Vegetable, and entirely free from Quinine or Mineral Poison. N. B .- Persons using this Medicine can commence working immedi- ately, and without fear of the disease returning. I- WARRANTED. A
Dr. C. B. Howe, Sole Proprietor, Seneca Falls, N. Y.
HOWE'S CONCENTRATED SYRUP.
For the Blood, Liver, Skin, Digestive & Uterine Organs, and the System generally.
It Restores Health by Purifying the Blood, Correcting the Liver, Cleans- ing the Skin, Strengthening and Restoring the Digestive and Uterine Organs, Regulat- ing and Renovating the System. It cures Scrofula or Kings Evil, Cancers, Tumors, Goiter, all Swellings of the Throat or Glands, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Camp Itch, Erysipelas, Carbuncles, Boils, Blotches, Pimples, Sores, Mercurial & Syphilitic diseases, Ulceration of the Mouth and Throat, Liver, Kidneys ; also Catarrh, Rheumatism, Piles, Gravel, Jaundice, Uterine and Female difficulties. (" Take no other, and you will not be disappointed.
C. B. HOWE, M. D., Prop'r, Seneca Falls, N. Y.
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THE STATES, THEIR SETTLEMENT, ETC.
THE STATES,
THEIR SETTLEMENT, ADMITTANCE TO THE UNION, POPULATION, SUFFRAGE LAWS, ETC.
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. It is the chief cotton growing State of the Union. White male citizens who have re- sided one year in the State and three months in the county, are entitled to vote. An election for a Convention was held December 24, 1860, and a majority of over 50,000 votes 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.
ARKANSAS 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, 1828. Having adopted a Constitution, a memorial was presented in Congress, March 1, 1836, and an act for its admission into the Union passed June 15 of the same year. Area 52,198 square miles, or 33,406,- 720 acres. In 1860 its population was 435,450, of whom 111,115 were slaves. 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 Hidalgo, 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 1860, 305,439. It is the most productive gold mining re- gion on the continent, and also abounds in many other minerals .- White 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 dis- trict 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 1860, 460,147. 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. It is a grain and fruit growing State, with some extensive 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. It is an agricultural State, tropical in its climate and products. Every free white 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 qualified to vote ; but no soldier, seaman
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or marine can vote unless qualified before enlistment. Its Legislature called a Convention, December 1, 1860, 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. 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 pre- ceding the election, are entitled to vote. November 18, 1860, its Legis- lature 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 passed April 18, 1818; a Constitution was framed August 26, and it was admitted into the Union December 23 of the same year. Area 54,405 square miles, or 64,819,200 acres. Population, in 1860,1,711,951. It is the chief "prairie" State, and the largest grain growing and second largest cattle raising State in the Union. All white male inhabitants, who have resided in the State one year and election district sixty days, can vote in the district where actually residing.
INDIANA 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 same year. Area 33,809 square miles, or 21,637,760 acres. Population, in 1860, 1,350,428. 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.
IOWA 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 1860, 674,913. It is an agricultural State, resembling Illinois, and contains important lead mines. White 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, 1861. Area 78,418 square miles, or 50,187,520 acres. Population, in 1860, 107,- 206. 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 white 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. It is an agri- cultural 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 require- ments to vote. "Any citizen of this State who shall enter the service of the so-called Confederate States, in either a civil or military capacity; or into the service of the so-called Provisional Government of Kentucky, in either a civil or military capacity ; or having heretofore entered such ser- vice of either the Confederate States or Provisional Government, shall continue in such service after this act takes effect, (March 11, 1862,) or shall take up or continue in arms against the military forces of the United States or State of Kentucky, or shall give voluntary aid and assistance to those in arms against said forces, shall be deemed to have expatriated him- self, and shall no longer be a citizen, except by permission of the Legisla- ture by a general or special statute."
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 a 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. 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. Decem- ber 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 23 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 avote of 107 to 7, and refused to submit it to the peo- ple by 94 to 10. On the 11th day of January, 1864, Maj. Gen. Banks issued a Proclamation for an election 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 Proclama- tion of President Lincoln. The election was held on the 22d day of Feb- ruary, 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 1,566 against.
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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 1860, 628,279. It is largely en- gaged in the lumber trade and ship building. Citizens of the United States, except paupers and persons under guardianship, who have resided in the State for three months next preceding the election, are entitled to vote.
MARYLAND was settled at St. Mary, in 1634, by Irish Roman Catholics, 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. It is mainly an agricultural State, producing grain and to- bacco. A residence of one year in the State, and six months in the coun- ty, gives the right to vote to every white male citizen who takes the oath of allegiance prescribed in the Constitution. January 28, 1864, a bill pass- ed 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 Convention, 32,203 ; against, 18,337. The Convention assembled and adopted a Constitution abolishing slavery, which was sub- mitted to and adopted by the people ; and in accordance with its provis- ions, on the 29th of October, 1864, the Governor issued his Proclamation declaring the slaves in that State free from the 1st day of November.
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