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Pierrepont.
Pierrepont
Milton F. Bently
Pitcairn
Pitcairn
. Geo. Miller
Popes Mills.
Macomb.
Homer Rowland
Potsdam ...
Potsdam
Elliott Fay
Potsdam Junction.
Potsdam Wm. T. Leonard
Racket River ..
Norfolk
Chas. F. Joy
Raymondville.
Canton .J. W. Brown
Rensselaer Falls
.DeKalb
Chas. R. Walker
Richville.
Rossie
Geo. Backus
Rossie
Russell Rossie
.L. G. Draper
Somerville.
Rossie ...
.J. B. Johnson
South Colton
Colton
Simon D. Butler
South Edwards
Edwards
Ira H. Hammond
Southville
Stockholm Mary A. Buskirk
Stockholm.
Stockholm .B. Newton Burnap
Stockholm Center
Stockholm .Henry W. Stearns
Stockholm Depot.
Stockholm
..... D. Shaw
Waddington.
Waddington
S. J. Dewey
18 Fine. Fowler Helena Mower and Self-Raking Reaper, the most Perfect Harvester in the World, Adriance, Platt & Co., 165 Greenwich St., New York. See Card on Map. Morley
BUCKEYE
Shingle Creek
Massena.
John H. Bacon
Julius M. Palmer
Russell
Canton
Lorenzo Fenton
Fowler
Jacob H. Miles
COUNTY OFFICERS.
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POST OFFICE.
TOWN.
POST MASTER.
Wegatchie.
Rossie.
.. Wm. G. Fell
West Potsdam
Potsdam.
T. W. Wallace
West Stockholm.
Stockholm
. W. P. Burnap
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICERS.
Coroners.
P. O. ADDRESS.
Bridges, E. H. Ogdensburg
Fisher, Chas. B. .. Colton
McFalls, David Gouverneur
Whitney, Ephraim Massena
County Clerk.
Ferris, Tiras H .. . Canton
County Judge.
Tappan, Chas. O ...
Potsdam
County Treasurer.
Redway, Harvey N.
Potsdam
District Attorney.
Brinckerhoff, John R. Norfolk
Justices of Sessions.
Baldwin, Silas .
Canton
Smith, Wm. P. DeKalb
Loan Commissioners.
Barnes, Truman . Canton Hopkins, Roswell. . Hopkinton
Members of Assembly ..
1st. Dist., Moore, Darius A DeKalb
2d. 66 Lynde, Dolphus S Hermon
3d. € 6 Rose, Parker W ...
School Commissioners.
P. O. ADDRESS.
1st. Dist., Giffin, Dan. S
Heuvelton
2d.
Hepburn, A. B
. Colton
3d. Whitney, Barney .. Lawrenceville,
Sheriff.
Walling, Wm. H.
Gouverneur
Special County Judge.
Neary, E. H.
Gouverneur
Special Surrogate.
Ellsworth, Horace D.
Canton
State Senator.
Dickenson, Wells S ... Bangor, Franklin Co
Superintendents of Poor.
Balch, F. B.
Massena
Fields, David.
Ogdensburg
Robinson, Geo
Canton
Surrogate.
Parishville |Foote, Stillman. Ogdensburg
The Plaindealer, a weekly News-
W. J. Waugh, of Brasher Falls, N. paper, published at Canton by S. P. Rem- | Y., manufacturer of all kinds of Tin, Sheet ington, has for many years been a welcome visitor in hundreds of families throughout the county. Its influence has helped to produce the large republican majorities for which St. Lawrence has for many years been noted as the foremost in the State. The miscellaneous and news columns are well sustained, while the Job Depart- ment of the office is provided with new styles of type and good presses, whereby the handy printer is enabled to turn out first-class work. See card on page 224.
Alden Vilas .- This old familiar sign has for many years directed the visitors to Ogdensburg where to procure Boots and Shoes, for men, women, or children. Mr. Vilas' stock is not excelled in Ogdensburg, either in quantity, quality or price. Go and see him. He advertises on page 212.
Geo. Witherhead, 93 Ford St., Ogdensburg, is a wholesale and retail dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Fruits, Fish &c. Mr. Witherhead was one of the sufferers by the late fire, and since locating at the place above named, which he has l-ased for a term of years, he has got business in running order, has a large and new supply of goods, and is prepared to do a larger business than ever. We cordially recommend him to our patrons. See card on page 20.
| Iron and Copper Ware, and dealer in Stoves, Hollow Ware, Pumps, Lead Pipe, Clothes Wringers, Fruit Jars &c., publishes a card on page 180-xlvii, in which may be found a cut of the celebrated New Ameri- can Cook Stove. Mr. W. has also the sole agency for the sale of the Sun Hinge Burn- er and Ashley's Champion Chimney, for the towns of Stockholm, Brasher and Mas- sena. Give him a call and be convinced that he has the goods to back up his ad- - vertisement.
H. F. Millard & Co., Furniture dealers, at Ogdensburg, are prepared to supply hotels, offices or private families, with elegant or plain Furniture, to order. They will also attend to Undertaking busi- ness when desired. They keep a large stock of Coffins on hand, and a Hearse to attend Funerals. This house has been established for many years, and is deserv- ing of the patronage it obtains. Card on page 228.
White's Hotel, Massena, N. Y., Henry B. White, prop , is a large and com- modious honse, and fitted up with every convenience for the comfort of travelers or invalids visiting the Springs. Charges | very reasonable. See cut of this Hotel on page 366.
BUCKEYE
Adriance, Platt & Co., 165 Greenwich St., New York. See Card on Map.
Mower and Self-Raking Reaper, the most Perfect Harvester in the World.
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"If you want a Livery when in Ogdensburg, go to Hi. Chatterton's, Catharine St.
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ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
GEO. WITHERHEAD,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, SALT, FLOUR,
Corn Meal, Cheese, Pork, Lard, Fish, Potatoes, Foreign and Domestic Fruits &c.
No. 93 Ford St.,.
Ogdensburg, N. Y.
Goods delivered to any part of the City Free of Charge.
See also his card.on page 204 and notice change of location since the fire, from Nos. 1 Ford and 3 Water Sts. to 93 Ford St.
Organized Aug. 1867 .- The house of J. W. WILSON, though one of the youngest, is without doubt one of the most extensive Dry Goods, Millinery and Nction establishments in Northern New York. The building is spacious, elegant and cen- tral. The basement has been recently fitted up by Mr. Wilson as a Domestic and Notion Department, where the trade can find as choice a stock to select from as any in New York City, and at bottom prices. The entire ground floor, which is 100 feet deep, is used exclusively for retail Dry Goods, Millinery and Fancy Goods. The floors above are used for Manufacturing and Jobbing Millinery. Part of the second floor is filled with the choicest productions of the European and American Manufac- turers of Flowers, Ribbons, Ornaments and Straw Goods. Each department throughout the entire establishment is dis- tinguished for variety and completeness. We know of no house more worthy and none that we can recommend more highly than the above named firm, to those of our friends who are in search of good goods at the lowest market value. We would say to all who visit Ogdensburg, do not fail to call at the 'Mammoth ' and get acquainted with the proprietor, who you will find always willing 10 show goods and make a trade at a small margin. See advertise- ment on page 180-xlviii.
Hiram Chatterton keeps one of the best Liveries in Northern New York. At his stables, Nos. 37 and 39 Cath- erine St., Ogensburg, you can procure a splendid turnout for a reasonable sum. He also furnishes drivers when desired. Remember "Hi Chat," when you want a drive. See card, page 378.
W. J. Barbour, Music dealer at Ogdensburg, has organized an orchestra to perform at the next Coliseum. His com- pany may be seen performing on various instruments on any day between the hours of 10 A. M. and 10 P. M. Admit- tance free to page 228 of this book. Mr. Barbour, is prepared to furnish the music loving community with any instrument or sheet music they may desire, at as reason- able prices as can be obtained anywhere.
Capt. J. T. Rutherford, of Wad- dington, N. Y., importer and breeder of Ayrshire Cattle, publishes a card on page 180-xlvii, in which he offers for sale selections from his prize herd of Ayrshires. Mr. R. has a choice variety of these splen- did Cattle, some of which he has recently imported from the best herds of Scotland, and are among the best of the kind ever seen in the United States or Canada. We would advise all desiring to purchase, to give him a call.
W. P. Bailey, Boat Builder, at Ogdensburg, publishes a card on page 208. Mr. Bailey has had some fifteen years experience at this business, during which time he has turned off some of the most graceful Boats that ride on the American waters. He has filled orders for Boats to go to parties outside of the State. His prices are so low that it is no wonder he easily sells all he builds. He also keeps a Boat Livery, where pleasure parties can be ac- commodated.
Bell Brothers, Jewelers, at Ogdens- burg, are Pioneers at the business in St. Lawrence County. They have been so long and favorable known that all we have to say is, that they still live and flourish at the old stand, and that they will be as happy as ever to wait on their numerous friends and customers. See card on page 234.
J. W. Hastings, Dry Goods dealer, at Ogdensburg, was for years a clerk under J. H. Guest & Co., the well known firm who for so many years catered to the citi- zens of St. Lawrence. Mr. Hastings is now the successor to that well known house, and is successful in maintaining the reputation for fair and honest dealings, the chiefest requisites in the trade. See card, page 212.
The Gouverneur Times, F. E. Merritt, prop., is neatly printed, and ably fills the place for which it was intended, a local paper for Southern St. Lawrence. Mr. Merritt is prepared to execute Job Print- ing in a tasty manner. He should be liberally patronized by those in his vicinity. By building up his business he will add materially to yours. He advertises on page 236.
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THE STATES,
THEIR SETTLEMENT, ADMITTANCE TO THE UNION, POPULATION, SUFFRAGE LAWS, ETC.
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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 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. 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 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 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- fied 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. 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 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 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.
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 1870, 1,655,675. 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 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, 1861. 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 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. 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 1,566 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 vole.
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. 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 10 and adopted by the people ; and in accordance with its provisions, on the 29th of Ocio- ber, 1864, the Governor issned bis 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- vember 3, 1820, and ratified the Constitution of the United States Febru- ary 6, 1788. Area 7,800 square miles, or 4,992,000 acres. Population in 1870, 1,457,351. It is a largely commercial, the chief manufacturing and most 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 male citizens of 21 years and upward, except paupers and persons under guardianship.
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 States west of the Mississippi river, and north of the State of Missouri, was passed June 28, 1834. Wisconsin was organized from it April 30, 1836. In June of the same year an act was passed to provide for the ad- mission 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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