Union Township (part 2 of 4)

"Src. 3. All jurors impaneled to inquire into the amount of benefit or damage which shall happen to the owners of property proposed to be taken for opening, widening or altering any street, lane, avenne or alley, shall be first sworn to that effect, and shall return to the mayor their inquest in writing, signed by each juror,

"Sec. 4. The mayor shall have power, for good cause shown, within ten days after any inquest shall have leen returned to him as aforesaid, to set the same aside and cause a new inquest to be made, which new assessment shall be final.

"Sue. 5. In assessing the amount of compensation for property taken tor opening or widening or altering any street, lane, avenue or alley, the jurors shall take into consideration the benefit as well as the injury happening by such opening, widening or altering such street, lane, avenue or alley. ;

"Src. 6. The mayor and city council shall have power, by ordinance, to direct the manner in which any property, real or personal, advertised for sale or sold tor taxes by authority of the corporation, may be redeemed.

"Sxorton 1. The inhabitants of the city of Gallatin are hereby exempted from working on any roads beyond the limits of the city, and from paying any tax to procure laborers to work on the same, and the city council shall, by ordinance, open aud keep in good traveling repair all public roads which may be deemed necessary for the public convenience within the limits of the city.

See. 2. The city council shall have power for the purpose of keeping the streets, lanes, avenues and alleys in repair, to require every male inhabitant in said city, between the ages of eighteen and fifty years, to labor in said streets, Janes, avenues and alleys not exceeding five (5) days in each and every year, and any person failing to perform such labor, when duly notified by the supervisor, shall forteit and pay the sum of one dollar and fifty cents per day for each and every day so neglected or refused,

"Seo. 3. The city council shall have power to levy and collect a special tax not execeding one-half of one per cent on all real estate within the limits of the corporation, and belonging to persons who are non-residents therein, for the purpose of keeping the streets, lanes, avenues and alleys of said city in repair.

"Spo. 4. The city council shall cause to be published, annually, a full and complete statement of all moneys had and received and expended by the corporation during the preceding year, and on what account received and expended.

"Sro. 5. The city marshal, or any other officer authorized to execute writs or other processes issued by the mayor, shall have power to execute the same anywhere within the limits of Daviess county, and shall be entitled to. the same fees for traveling as are allowed to constables in similar cases.

"See. 7. Allacts and parts of acts coming within the provisions of this charter that are contrary to or inconsistent with its provisions are hereby

"Aw Act to amend an act entitled, 'An act to amend an act to incorporate the town of allatin,* approved February 23, 1870. "Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, as follows : -

"Src. 14. Any justice of the peace residing within the corporate. limits of the City of Gallatin shall have coneurrent jurisdiction with the mayor of said city in civil and criminal cases arising under the laws and ordinances of said eity, and complaint may be made to, and the same proceeding had before, said justice as are now or may be had before the mayor of said city, under the charter of said city, and under all ordinances made in conformity therewith.

Rules And Regulations

"Snetion 1. The mayor, or in his absence the president pro tempore, shall take the chair at the hour to which the council shall have adjourned, and eall the conneil to order,

"Sro. 2. He shall preserve deeorum, and shall decide questions of order; he shall sign all ordinances and resolutions, or state his objections in writing; and all writs, warrants, or subpoenas issued by order of the council shall be under his hand, attested by the clerk.

"Sere. 3. In ease of disturbance or disorderly conduet in the mayor's office, or other place of meeting of the council, the mayor or president pre tem. shall aye power to order the same cleared.

Article Ii

Seoros 1. It shall he the duty of the city clerk to attend the eouneil during its sittings, and keepan accnrate account of the transactions of the same; to make ont and transmit all its messages, to keep the books and files of the papers of the council, to draw and attest all writs, warrants, and eubpenas, issued by order of the council, and to execute the commands of the council from time to time.

Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the marshal to attend the meetingsot the council, to execute its demands or those of the mayor, from time to time, together with such process issned by authority of the council, as shall be directed to him.

Article Ut

"Srerion 1. Three standing committees shall be appointed by the presiding officer of the council; to-wit, first, a committee of ways and means; second, a committee on internal improvements; third, a committee on accounts.

"See. 2. It shall he the duty of the committee on ways and means to take into consideration all such reports and propositions relating to the treasury of the city as may be referred to them by the eouneil, to inquire into the condition of the finances of the city, the receipts and expenditures, and report, from time to time, when required by the council, their opinion thereof.

*Sre. 3. It shall be the duty of the committee on internal improvements to take into consideration all petitions and matters referred to them touching the improvement of the streets, sidewalks, alleys, or any improvements whatever for the benetit of the city, and make such recommendations as they may think are for the interest of the city.

"Ske. +. It shall be the duty of the committee on accounts to examine all accounts that may be referred to them by the council, and report their opinions respecting the correctness of the same.

" Sermon 1. Atter the couneil shall have been called to order, the record of the preceding meeting shall be read, unless a majority shall decide to dispense with the reading. ;

"See. 2. After the record is read, or the reading dispensed with, business shall be disposed of in the following mamer: 1. Consideration of petitions and remonstrances. 2. Resolutions. 3. Reports of committees. 4. Accounts and other financial matters. 5. Consideration of ordinances. 6. Any miscellaneous business. _

"Seo. 4. No standing rule or order of the council shall be changed. suspended or dispensed with, unless a majority of the members present coneur therein."

Qu the first Tuesday in April, 1870), the following officers were elected under the provisions of the new charter: IL. C. MeDougal, mayor; Joel I. Brundige, Thomas J. Crain, A. M. Irving, and Amos Poe, council. Milt. Ewing was appointed clerk: R. H. Grantham, treasurer; William A. Hargis, assessor; George W. Stone, city marshal and collector; ames L. Davis. city attorney; and Jolin Cooper, street commissioner.

The election of 1871 resulted in the seiection of H, C. MeDougal for mayor; and S. P. Cox, D. TT. Davis, T. J. Flint, and P. R. Dunn, as members of the city council, Thomas R. Shaw was appointed clerk and assessor; A, M. Irving, treasurer; Amos Poe, marshal and collector; S. T. Brosins, city attorney; and Riley Tloward, street commissioner,

In 1872 James L. Davis was chosen mayor; and William M, Bostaph, John Ballinger, A. M. Irving, and Thomas J. Brown, councilmen. The council appointed Thomas R. Shaw, clerk; A. M, Irving, treasurer; O. H. Metvee, assessor; R. C, Lindsey, city marshal and collector; Milt. Ewing, city attorney; and James L. Davis, street eomiissioner.

The election of 1873 resulted in the selection of a mayor in the person of Robert A. Vance, and the following gentlemen as members of the city council: Thomas J. Brown, H.C. MeDougal, Elwood M. Mann and John Cooper. The council appointed Beujamin H. Stean as marshal; Pines R. Dunn, treasurer; Milt. Ewing, city attorney; Thomas R. Slaw, city clerk; Owen H. MeGee, city assessor; James L. Davis, street commissioner.

In the election of 1874 Dr. Williams M. Givens was chosen mayor: and Lewis W. Curl, B. F. Stout, Willian M. Bostaph, and Benton Miller, councilmen. The officers appointed were, H. C. MeDougal, treasnrer; Milt. Ewing, city attorney; Thomas R. Shaw, city clerk; George F. Crozier, city marshal; and Robert A. Vanee, street commissioner,

Tn 1875 Joseph A. Wickham was clected mayor; and Lewis W. Curl, Dr. J. M, Cravens, Dr. William E. Black, and Andrew Knauer, elected councilmen. Thomas KR. Shaw was appointed city clerk; 8. T. Brosins, city attorney; Thomas B, Yates, city treasurer; C. A. Shaw, city assessor; George T. Crozier, city marshal; and Frank Ewing, street commissioner.

The mayor elected in 1876 was Joseph A. Wickham; and the board of councilmen was composed of A. F. McFarland. Elwood M. Mann, Dr. William E. Black, and Andrew Knauer. The board appointed Thomas R. Shaw, city clerk; Thomas B. Yates, city treasurer; §. TL, Brosins, city attorney; A. M. Irving, city marshal; Frank Ewing, city assessor; and M. P. Cloudas, street commissioner.

In 1877 Lewis W. Curl was eleeted mayor; and Josliua F. TLieklin, Moses Brown, Wood H. Hamilton, and John H. Ball, councilmen. Willian D. Hamilton was appointed city clerk; S. T. Brosins. city attorney; J. A. Wickham, city treasurer; C. A. Shaw. city assessor: and Josephs city marshal.

Thomas J. Brown was elected mayor in ISTS; and Thomas J. Crew, Wood H. Hamilton, David E, Bowes, and Elwood M. Mann, councilmen, The officers appointed by the couneil were J. A, Wickham, treasurer; Frank Ewing, assessor; W. D. Hamilton, clerk and attorne sy; and Emanuel! Sheets, marshal and street commissioner. .

At the election of 1879 the mayor Ghusen was Thontas J. Brown; and the members of the conneil were A. PF. MeFarland, Wood H. TIiimilten, Alexander M. Dockery, and George Tugyle. The council appointed W. D, Hamilton, city elerk and attorney: Joseph A. Wickham, city treasurer; W. E. Wirt, city assessor: and Emanuel Sheets. city marshal, collector and street commissioner.

The city government for ISST was conrposed of the following ventlemen: Alexander M. Dockery, mayor; and A. FP, MeFarland, Wood H. Hamilton, William I. Blaek. and Elwood M. Mann, councilmen. The officers appointed by the council were J. W. Alexander, city attorney: Milt. Ewiny, city clerk; J. A. Wickliaim, city treasurer; Allen Selby, city assessor; Albert Gibbons, city marshal; and Frank Ewing, street comruissioner,

What Has Been Shipped

What this vonnty raises and sends forth te the outside world is found by juoking up the statistics of the shipping points on the lines of the railroads. This, however, only tells in part. as grain, cattle and hoys are shipped trom Hamilton and Widder, on the line of the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad.

There were shipped from Gallatin during the months of August, September and October, over the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacitie Railroad, eight carloads of wheat, nine of oats, eleven of cattle, fourteen of hogs, three of poultry; making a total in three months of torty-tive ears,

Over the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacifie Railroad were shipped nine earloads of stone, four of wheat, one of oats, eighteen of cattle, three of ealves, one of poultry, one of hogs, one of fHaxseed, one of wood; making a total in three months of thirty-nine cars.

Here is a total of eighty-four carloads in three months, and they are not considered the best three months in the year. In this shipment there is no mention of corn, which was probably about a two-thirds crup in this county, and the gradual rise in price has kept shipments back. When the shipments from the neighboring towns are shown it will be seen that Daviess county does much to feed a hungry world, and that Gallatin has kept her lead as the largest shipping puint in the county, What it will be ten years henee ean hardly be foretold, but at that time a comparison can be made from this data, and her progress in stock-raising and cereals clearly and accurately ascertained. Will that progress be such as to fear no rivalry?

Assessed Valuation

The first assessed valuation of the city of Gallatin was reported in 1870 That year all the townships and all the towns and villages were separately assessed, Gallatin's valuation on real estate tor ISTO was $88,110.

Business And Business Men Of Gallatin

Merchant Tauilor - A. Knauer. Grocery Stores--Mann & Wynn, Taylor Ray,.J. H. Townsend, 8. T. Hill, E. Fitterer, J. Z. Bradley & Co., and J. T. Reed. Drug and Stationery Stores - J, A. Wickham and Davis & Dennis. Mitlinery - Mra. L. A. Flint, Miss Maggie Jones, and Mrs. D. Brosins. Hotels - Palace, (veo, 13. Thomas, proprietor: Jones House, Mrs. A. E. Jones, proprietress. Livery Stables - S. T. Haynes, Brown & Tomlin, and Manin & Cooper. Jewelry Stores - J. B. Williams and J. A. Wickham. Harness Shops - W. IL. Hamilton & Co., and G. C. Diestilliorst & Cu. Restaurunts - E. Brosins, A. G. H. Gibbens and A. Venable. Sewing Machine Dealers - - Wells & Co. Barber Shops - W. H. Wallace (colored), and William Irwin, Bourding-houses - Mrz. Mary Emmons, D. C. Winburn, Mrs. M. Casey, Mrs. Susan Ann Osborn. Dentist - Dy. J. W. Burton. Photographer - W illiam Castor. House and Siqu Painter - Charles A. Shaw. Opera House - Alexander's Hall. Carpenter Shops - Witt Bros., Hummer & Venable, A. C. Ball, E. C. Weston, nnd T. W. Eads. Lumber Dealers - Crain & Barnett. Steam Flouring-M ill - Daviess County Milling Association. Meat Morkefs - Vau Meter & Lowrie, and Kivett & Tanna. Pianas, Orquus, Sewing Machines and Notions - Brodbeck & Flint. Hardware - G. Ross, Walter & English, and 8. J. MeDonald, Boot and Shoe Shops - Jacob Mette) and D..J. Davis. Grain and Seeds- - QO, A. Smalley & Co. Wayon and Blacksmith Shops - S. J. McDonald, J. W. Cross, and R. E. Jones. Furniture and Undertakers - S. ¥.. Lewis and Shelly & Boggs. Marble Yard - J. H. Herendon,

From Avost's /istory, written in 1876, the following paragraph is taken, giving, as it does, a correct account of the old landmarks, or such as have heen preserved, and of those which have come down in history from the memory of the old pioneers: -

" Marshall K. Howell built the first house, which stood near and just west of the residence of Frank Nichels; the next was the sture of J. 8. Stollings, where Deutsch Bro's. store now stands; the next was a stall grocery store on the site of the old Ballinger hotel; the next was a hotel on the lot now oeeupied by Osborn's store-room; the next was a residence near T. J. Brown's; the next was north of Market street, on Brown's addition. These were all log houses and were all burned by the Mormons in 1838, excepting the last mentioned, which was occupied by little Ben Rowell as a shoe-shop and a country store. The oldest building now standing is the office room of the old Park Honse. The first school-house was log, the next frame, and the present brick; they all stood on out lot number five, which was donated by the County Court in 1542 to the town for schoul purposes."

The Press - The Missouri Sun - North Missourian - The Vorchlight - The Gallatin Democrat - The Early Bar - First Court - Cirenit-rders - from Daviess County - Cireuit Judges and Atlornevs - Abuse of Power - The Present Bar - * The Temple of Justice' - Farmers' Evrchange Bank - Oflicers and Directors, I88I - Savings Association - The Crusate - True Teniperance - Preamble - Constitution - The Pledge - Gallatin Cornet Band - The Deadly Pistol - Murder of John W. Sheets - His Lifeless Body - The Reward - Frank and Jesse - Rohbery of the Gallatin Bank - Assassination of President (rarfield - The Nation Mowrns - Train Robbery at Winston - Who Were They? - The Eridener.

The Press

While the pioneer places himself in the van of progress and blazes the way tor civilization to secure a foothold, the press is the guiding star and the advance agent of civilization itself. It is a weekly or a daily history of the world within its surroundings. Without it memory sinks into forgetfidness, and history isa blank. To the press of Daviess county is the compiler of this history more indebted than to all the records and the imperfect memory of the oldest inhabitants combined. And so it is everywhere. The local paper is a history of the town and county in which it is published, and, while mneh general news is given of passing events, the record of loeal happenings is the history recorded. And such being the status of the press, and its high and ennobling position in the work of progress, it should be guarded with jealous care and encouraged by a liberal support.

The Missouri Sun

A paper hearing the above title was first started in the year 1853, aecording to Avust's History, and its proprietors were Messrs. Stearns & Me- Kean, In polities it was Democratic. Frame & MeKean became proprietors in 1855, changing the name to Gallatin Sun, whieh was better as giving the name of its place of publication. For three years of its exist-

The mnaterial was then purchased by Edward Darlington, in 1855, and again changing its polities back to that ot Democraey, he called it the Woes. erm egister. For four years, and mutil 1862, it earried the people's banner when it was seld and purchased by James Graham, and huptized under the name of the Leaple's Press,

It was conservative in its politieal views, and took more pride in its position ax a local organ during the stormy times of 1862, 186% and 1864 than as a representative of a party.

Nortil Missourian

The proprietors were D. L. Kost and B. J. Waters. and its politics were Republican, and it has wider many others and different owners carried the banner of that party in all loeal politieal strife and its present proprietors into official position.

The first issue of the Vorth Missourian came ont Angust 28, [S64. and continued until the fall of 1866, when B. J. Waters retired, removing to Richmond, Ray county, and J.T. Day, late of Ohio, purebased his interest. The firm of Kost & Day continued until April 23, ISTO, when D. L. Kost retired, hia valedietory appearing in the issue of April 28, 1870. On Mav 6th, W. T. Foster having purchased a half interest. assumed editorial control, J. T. Davy still conducting its business management, the firm being Foster & Day. In Mareh, 1875, Mr. Poster retired, and Josiah Powell he. gan to swing the editorial quill, AIL this time the paper grew in cireulation and intlnence, and, also. in wealth, for its financial affirs were prudently and skillfwlly managed. Mr. Foster retuained two wears and tive months in eharge, when he retired, selling lis interest to Mr. Willian TSullivan, August 12, 1875. These yentlemen are. still the editors aul proprietors of the Varth Missourian, and wider their able management is still The cirenlation of the paper is about one thousand cupies, and is issued weekly. party, is a good local paper, and a valuable piece of newspaper property. The paper is receiving, as it deserves, the solid and mnited support of the Republican party. Mr. Sullivan has been reeognized Tw his party as a valuable and able assistant in its cause, and now holds a profitable position in one of the departments in Washington, D.C. Mr. Day, whe has for over fifteen years been eonneeted with its fortunes, by whese slirewd ianagement it has achieved its present enviable reputation, and is naw in charge of its editorial columns, has, also, been rewarded by being appointed postmaster by President Gartield in August, [831.

The Torchlight

The Torehlight was first issued in the summer of 1866, and the vicissitudes and changes of newspaper life were not a strauger to its progress. Messrs. Gallamon & Schraeder were its first proprietors for nearly two years, when it was changed, and Thomas H. Frame took charge. Neither of these editors seemed to meet the expectation or the wants of the Demoeratic party, for the Zoreh/ight was considered the organ of that party, and it again changed hands. On July 20th, 1869, D. Hartield Davis succeeded Mr. Frame in the editorial management and proprietorship of the paper, and it began a progressive and, also, an aggressive career. The first move was to change the name trom Zorchlight to Democrat, and to this day the paper is known as

The Gallatin Democrat

Mr. Davis remained its editor until June 30, 1870, when the graceful salutatory of Frank P. Warner appeared, and while still holding the proprietorship, Mr. Davis retired tor a few months from its editorial columns. In the fall of IS871, Mr. Warner retired and Mr. Davis again ascended the tripod. The paper was editorially ably managed, and it was slowly gaining a firmer position financially, and as an organ, was getting the Democracy rapidly into fighting order. July 11, 1872, Mr. Davis again retired, temporavily, from its editorial columms.and Mr. 8. M. C. Reynolds assumed the chair, and continued te control its colunms during the campaign of 1872, when, for the first time in many vears, the Democraey won the local fight and assumed the position of top-rail in the political affairs of the county. There was no doubt then of the paper being sustained, and as Mr. Davis again assumed the editorship, whieh he did December 26, 1872, he was not long in acquainting the people of Daviess county with the fact that so faras the Democracy was concerned, they were no longer playing the role of "the under dog in the fight." From that day te this, the paper has lost none of' its ageressive spirit, and like its opponent, the Missourian, has been ably and snecesstally managed. Some more changes were in order, and the issue of Febraary 26, 1874, 1. Tattield Davis tinally closed his connection with the paper. selling the offiee, goodwill, ete., to Dr. W. E. Black, Milt. Ewing and Dr. N, M. Smith, who assumed charge the first week in Mareh, 1874. Dr. Smith withdrew November 12, 1874, and on the first of January, 1875, 8. L. Harvey, late of Trenton, purchased the paper and remained its proprietor until November 18, of the same year, when he sold out to Mr. Lewis Lamkin, of Louisiana, Missouri, who removed to Gallatin and took the management of the paper, Mr, Lamkin is still editor and proprietor, and has built up au excellent paper, whose influence is wide-spread, and while it commands and receives the support of its party, las a potent voice in the councils of the Demveraey. Its cirenlation is also about 1,000 copies weekly, and it is financially sound and a good paving property.

The Karly Bar

Very few members of the Daviess county bar of to-day remember the early practitioners, or know anything of riding the cirenit. There was a great deal of hard work and hard riding comiected with the practice of the first courts of the county. Long and dreary rides through an unsettled country often became monotonous, and it was then that the legal lights of early times eracked their jokes and Jaughed long and heartily over the amnusing incidents in their careers. Unfortunately, at the present day it is impossible to obtain any personal reminiscences. which would, in themselves, form an interesting chapter,

The first bar was a strong one, composed of big-brained, large-learted, good-natured gentlemen, whose rugged health and lively spirits added a wholsome zest to their rattling intellectual encounters and hard fought battles in the legal arena.

First Court

The tirst Cirenit Court was held in the lov-house of Elisha B. Creekmore, one mile trom where the court-honse at Gallatin now stands, Court opened on the first Thursday after the fourth Monday in July, 1837, Judge Anstin A. King, presiding, and Thomas C. Burch acting as prosecuting attorney; James B. Turner, clerk; and William Bowman, sheriff, Daviess eounty was then a part of the Filth Jndieial Circuit. The session of the court lasted one day, and three cases came up, two of which were petitions in debt and were dispused of, and the third was continued. The grand jury returned one indictment, for manslaughter, which was quashed at a subsequent term of the court. Grand jury work was not very irksome at that time, and the petit jury trials were not the rule, but when ealled for, the sheriff! usmally picked wp the jurors anywhere in the woods fie could find them. The cases, however, were generally submitted to the judge. There were no jury rooms, and after the jury had absorbed the necessary amount of law and evidence ina ease they retired to the shade of a neivliboring tree to deliberate on a verdict. At other times when the court was not very busy, the judge and lawyers would take to the woods and give the jury full swing in the courthouse,

The second term of the Circuit Court was like uote the first- - lasted but one day, disposed of two cases of violation of the license law, and then adjourned, The session upened on the first Thursday atter the fourth Monday in November. 1837, Judge King presiding, and the other officers of the court as before mentioned.

The third term of court began Mareh 29, 1838, with Judge King on the bench. The session was more interesting than the previous ones, trom the fact that a discovery had been made that betting on and playing at eards, ete., were indictable offenses, and the grand jury, under charge from the judge, proceeded forthwith to immediately bring in an array of forty-three names of persons charged with these offenses, peddling without license, trespass, and other like offenses, regarded as innocent pastimes at that period of the county's history. Everybody enjoyed the fun except those immediately interested, and they were perfect pictures of surprise and grim dismay. "The court did a regular * land-office business," and only adjourned when the grand jury could find no more card-players to throw the entangling meshes of the law around. The term lasted several days, was very prosperous and esteemed a model session, inasmuch as the previous terms' business had not paid expenses, More explicit descriptions of the early courts, will be found in the general history under the chapter headed " Cirenit Court Cuilings." CTRCUIT-RIDERS,

Judge King continued on the bench until 1839, and afterwards became distinguished as the governor of Missouri. He was succeeded by Judge Thomas C. Burch, who had previonsly served as cirenit attorney. Judge Burch did not serve his full term. The cireuit was changed in 1839 to the Eleventh Judicial Cirenit, and was composed of the counties of Chariton, Ray, Daviess, Livingston, Macon, Linn and Grundy, Judge James A. Clark, of Monticello, Chariton eounty, presiding. Mr. B. PF. Stringfellow, of Brunswick, Chariton connty, was cirenit attorney, and the following gentlemen were members of the bar; Messrs. Philip L. Edwards and Aios Reese, of Richmond, Ray county; Messrs. Benjamin F. Tarr and William Y. Slack, of Chillicothe, Livingston county; Anderson S. Harris, of Brunswick, Chariton county; Wesley Taliburton, of Bloomington, Macon county; Ebenezer I. Wood, of Trenton, Grundy county. This composed the court and bar from the above date up te 1841. Most of the members of the bars rode the cireuit " regularly.

Judge Austin A. King again presided upon the cirenit bench in 1841, and George W. Dunn, then the cireuit attorney, beeame his suecessor in 1848. At the March tern of the court in 1845, held in Gallatin, Messrs, Theodore Peniston, (reorge W. Poage and Gabriel M. Keene were admitted to the bar, the first members atter the original organization trom Daviess county. Messrs. Mordecai Oliver and Christian Garner were also members ot. the early bar, and became cirenit attorneys in the order their names are mentioned. In 1848 Messrs. Volney E. Bragg and James H. B. MeFerran located in Gallatin and were admitted to the bar of the Eleventh Judicial Cirenit. Major John C. Griffin became a member of the bar in 1852, the seeond member trom Grundy county. Later, Messrs. John H. Shanklin and Jacob T. Tindll, of the same county, were admitted.

Cltrouit Judges Anid Attorneys

The first election for judge and prosecuting attorney of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, took place November 6, 1848. The election resulted in the selection of Judge George W. Dunn and Circuit Attorney Mordecai Oliver. The judges and attorneys prior to this date were appointed and reeeived their commissions from the governor of the State. Judge Dunn graced the bench of this cirenit for a period of ten vears, or until 1859. He is, at present, judge of the Fifth Judicial Cirenit, the wearer of well-earned honors and a deserved reputation for learning and Jeyval acumen.

Christian Garner succeeded Mr. Oliver as circuit attorney in 1852. Major John C, Griffin was elected prosecuting attorney for the Eleventh Jndicial Cirenit in 1856, and served the cireuit with great eredit up to 1860, but the records do not show when Dayiess county was taken from that eirenit, only that it was prior to the election of 1858. In 1855 James TI. B. Me- Ferran was appointed county attorney. Previons to that time the cirenit attorney transacted both eireuit and county business.

In 1859 Daviess county belonged to the Seventh Jadicial Cirenit composed of the counties of Livingston, Harrison, Worth, DelWwalb and Daviess. James H. B. MeFerran was elected judge in that vear and presided with honor until 1864. Tle is now a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado,

The names of those who have served the people of the circuit upon the bench and as proseeuting attorneys, since the date last mentioned, are remeitbered by all. Judge Jonas J. Clark served impartially and well from 1864 to 1872, and has now retired to private Jife at his home in Chillicothe. ty 1872 Daviess county became a part of the Twenty-eighth J uilicial Cirenit, composed of the counties of Gentry, Worth, Harrison and Daviess. Judye Samuel A. Richardson, an honored citizen of this county, was first te preside in the new cirenit, and his term expired in 1880, after eight yeurs of faithful service as a wearer of the judicial ermine. Judge John ©. Howell, of Bethany, Harrison county, at present site upon the bench of the Twentyeighth Judicial Cireuit, and during his short oceupaney of the bene has won such warm encomiums for the justness and fairness ol his rulings wun decisions, that the remainder of his term promises to place hint high in the esteem of the bar and the people of the circuit.

The names of those who have served as prosecuting attorney from 1964 to 1872, when the office was abolished, need only to be mentioned tu reeall the earnest eloquence and ability with whieh they prosecuted offenders in the people's interest, and tulfilled all the duties ot their responsible ha oem They served in the order their names are here given: William G. Lewis, Thomas H. Collins, William II. Norville, and Mr. Collins a second term.

Abuse Of Power

The first ease of "contempt" in the Cirenit Court is recorded in the proceedings of the May term, 1858, when the late lamented Jolm W. Sheets, then serving as circuit clerk, was fined in the enormous sum of "$1 foreontempt of court." What offense he could have committed which called for such condign punishment, the record sayeth net. From the fact that no order of the court appears showing his imprisonment for non-payment of the tine, it is reasonable to suppose that Mr. Sheets was enabled, by strenuous exertion, to raise the large amount, and liquidate the debt, thus averting confinement in the county lodging-house. The levying of such excessive fines shows that either the courts of the early days had no just appreciation of the value-of money, or placed an exceedingly high valuation on contempt for their own proper persons. Such outrageous abuse of power in this day and veneration would cause not only the bar, but the bench, to actnally - smile.

Present Bar

The present Daviess County Bar is a body of courteous gentlemen, whose Jegal qualifications will compare most favorably with the best lawyers of the State. Following will be found a list of the names, with short sketches, of those who are or have been registered as members of the Daviess County

Vorxey E. Brace was among the first attorneys to locate at Gallatin, coming here in 1848. He was then a young lawver of superior ability, and endowed peculiarly to win fame as an attorney. We are told by his venerable friend, Judge Dunn, that Brage was truly a wit and a very agreeable gentleman, loved, honored and esteemed by all who had the good fortune to know him. Volney E. Bragg died at Gallatin in the year 1551, leaving a family in poor cireumstanees. They did not remain here, and none of his relatives or descendants are now known to the 'oldest inhabitant."

Grorck W. Poace came to Gallatin at an early day. Mr. Poage was an extraordinary man - gitted with the sense that assists a man to provide plentifully of this world's goods, From what can be learned from the records, his partieular line in the law was real estate and administration. Tle aceumulated a vast amount of property, and entered and preserved some of the most valuable tracts of lands in this county, a part of which are now enjoyed hy his heirs, Mr. Poage was genial and companionable, and often seen at his "cups." The "old settler" can recall many "a night of it" with George W. Poage. He died while comparatively young, and as a bachelor, in the year 1857,

Witiiam Avert Harsts was reared in the adjoining county of DeKalb. After creditably serving in the Union army until the war closed, he came home and pursued the study of law. He was admitted to the bar in 1867, and shortly after began practice at Gallatin. Hargis had heen a close student, and was a natural advocate; arose rapidly in his profession, and tbe success that attended him is seldom experienced by the young lawyer. In a very short time he stood equal to the best practicing here in the courts. There was none more universally esteemed by his brother attorneys; they not only admired him for his intellect, but, also, for his honesty, frankness and kind disposition. Ie was not only successful as a lawyer, but he made and saved quite an amount of money and property. Ie was an untiring worker, laboring night and day for his clients, and to this is certainly ascribed his death, After a short but painful illness William A. Hargis, on September 28th, 1874, died before reaching the summit of his ambition - -died young, honored and mourned by those who knew him. He left a wite and a little son.

Joun Conover came to this county at or near the close of the war trom the State of [linvis, Conover was one of those systematic young men that slowly but surely succeed. He was a good student, read his books, knew the law, and was probably one of the best commercial lawyers in the State at the time he left here, in 1876, and located in Quiney, Ilinois. That fell destroyer, consumption, seized him, and after long suffering all that was earthly of John Conover passed away at his home in Quiney in June, 1881. He lett a wife and a large family of children.

Joun A. Leorarp came to this county in ante bellum days. He was a classical scholar, learned in the law, a fluent speaker, and full of brillant ideas and sound logic. He was a successful practitioner, but owing to the late war he was thrown out of the practice, and he then betook himself to his farm in the country, where to this day he finds happiness and poetry in farm lite. The name of Leopard is familiar and cherished by all who knew him in his haleyon days.

Con. J AMES Il. B. MeFernan came here at an early day and is probably the oldest living lawyer who has been a member of the Gallatin bar. The Colonel was successful and often had honors thrnst upon him. His biugraphy will he found in another part ot this work, tu whieh the rewler is referred.

Ricuarp Doceras came trom Tennessee here before the war, but at the sight of the first cloud of that great storm he went back to his mative State. After peace was restored he returned again, but only tor a little while, and is now farining in old Tennessee. .

Wirtram A. MoDowetr wie from Pennsylvania, coming to this place in 1870. He remained here a few years, gave up the struggle, and is now living in Alleghany City, Pennsylvania. _ -

Mapex A. Baccincer located in Gallatin in the year 1571, coming from Keokuk, Lowa. He was then just admitted and was about ae ae - of age. Tle was a shrewd young business man, his talent runuing im the

Sern M. Yorse, now of Hamilton. Missouri, was admitted to the bar here, bt remained a member only a short time. A sensible, safe and methodieal young Jawyver, he is succeeding at Hamilton, Caldwell county.

James L. Daves came from Tennessee sometime betore the war. He enjoved the reputation of a good lawyer, and was the recognized orator on all occasions. He was prominent as a politician, and is now successtally practicing the law at Chillicothe, Missouri, whither he went in 1879.

Mareus A, Low. now in Trenton. once resided here, and then, as now, practiced in the courts of Daviess. Mr. Low has a State reputation as a lawyer, and is probably one of the best and most snecessful corporation lawyers in the State.

tirch, who enjoyed a State reputation and was once a member of the Snpreme Court. Rush, Jr., is one of the most brilliant attorneys at this bar, he has been twice prosecuting attorney of this county, is a fluent speaker, logica] and convincing, and his success as a practitioner has been unparalleled.

Josuva I. Hiexran, the present proseenting attorney of this county, is a safe, reliable and successful attorney. He is a close student with unblemished character and a reputation tor honesty and fairness, and is universally admired by both the bar and the people of the county.

Loren G. Rowrnt. came here in 1871 from the State of Towa. He is a lawyer of tact and talent, with a taste for speculation, and makes money.

D. L. Nosy is an old member of the bar, has been an editor and much of a politician, He is a fluent talker and gives his attention to practice when not to his farm,

Boyp Duprey has been successful in his practice. He is the youngest member of the bar and full of promise. Dudley left Daviess county, in December, 1881, and is now located in Soeurro, New Mexico.

Josuva W. Anuxanner, the partner of Judge Richardson, is brilliant and promising as a lawyer. Tle is young anid his future is full of bright prospects for honor in his profession,

Epwarp E. Yarrs has a proper place here: although not yet admitted, and not twenty-one years of age, le will when this is read, in all probability have Janneled in the profession. Yates is a most promising young man, a good talker, good student, splendid business qualifications and endowed with all the faculties tu make a first-class lawyer. We opine the fature historian will have more to say of him.

Wirtrasn G. Canmison, at Jamesport, practices successtully but gives more time and attention to his cattle-raising, in which he is largely interested, being « capitalist of considerable note.

In concluding this short review of the bar of Daviess county, nothing can be more appropriate than the insertion of the following beautiful lines from the pen of that able jurist, Judge George W. Dunn. It is arare gem culled from the flowery fields of poesy, and one that will receive ready appreciation, especially from those to whem it is dedicated.

The Temple Of Justice Dedicated To The Bench And Bar

There stood in Rden once, as legends tell, A regal temple bathed in Heaven's own light; But when our happy parents sinned and fell, That temple felt the avenging curse and blight; And wonld have sunk in deep and endless night; But God in werey had its fragments thrown, O'er all the earth; and now they meet our sight, Where'er we go in every clime and zone, Each fragment of that temple is a precious stone.

In after ages on Moriah's brow, King Solomon a wondrous temple raised: Built as was shown upon the mount; and now We co not marvel that the nations gazed Entranced; or that the Queen of Sheba praised The master architect; for ne'er before Had earth's admiring willions stood amazed In view of such a structure; never more Perhaps will such a temple greet us on time's shore.

But we are workmen on a temple too, A vlorious temple shielding human rights; Aud if we labor as good men and true, Our consciences will bring us such delights As duty faithfully performed invites. Then bring for this grand temple precious thngs - Sapphires and rabies, emeralds, chrysolites. We do not mild on vain imaginings; We trace the streams of trnth to their celestial springs.

Through coming ages will our temple stand, The grandest product of man's mind and heart, Tts dome and spire point to the better land; Its walls andl towers attest the builder's art. 1 only ask to bear an humble part In fashioning the work - -to have my name Inseribed upon its walls ere T depart; Task but this and make no other claim To that which heres bleed for and the world calls fame. Richmond, Missouri, April 10, 1875,

This bank was originally a private bank, started by two gentlemen from Glasgow, Missouri, G. Armstrong and « Mr. Thompson. The business was conducted by them, and was called Armstrong & Thompson's Banking Tonse. It was first started in LST1. and the above firm continued in the business until 1874, when the present Farmers' and Exchange Bank was organized and incorporated under the statute, with a capital of $50,000.

The first president under the new organization was T. [. Yates, and the first cashier A. M. Dockery. The financial skill exhibited by these gentlemen, and the prudent manner in which they have managed the affairs of the bank, have retained them in their respective positions from the incorporation to the present time, they being in this year of our Lord, 1881, still respectively president and cashier.

The stockholders are amony the wealthiest farmers of Daviess county, and are from almost every township in the county, and from among whom the directors are annually chosen. There has been no panic in finaneial atfirs, or shocks in the money market, since its organization, which has compelled it to close its doors, or to even embarrass it for a day, The proof of its financial management being one of great suecess, and the prudent and accommodating spirit exercised hy its officers, may be seen from the growth of its deposits, which have increased from $20,000 to its present handsome sum of $198,763.86. This shows confidence, as well as soundness, in this popular banking-house.

The season has been prosperons in the banking business, and this house has enjoyed its full share - in tact, las done far more than ar averaye Inisiness the past season. Its statement of resourees and liubilities of date. November 12, 181, at about the close of ovr work on this history, has been kindly furnished us, and is here given, thus showing its progress for the past ten years, and if at the expiration of the next decade the statement of its resources and liabilities shall show the same ratio of increase as the past or preceding ten years, the stockholders will have no cause to complain of their investmenut: -

Officers And Directors, 1881 Savings Association

This institution was incorporated some fifteen years ago, and its president was Colonel James McFerran, and its cashier the lamented John W. Sheets. Judge McFerran withdrew from the institution a few years since, and entered into the banking business in Colorado,

The present capital and business is not large, but it is safe to sav that it is prudently and economically managed. James Henry is now president and cashier, and Frank E, Clingman assistant cashier. A more extended notice would have been cheerfully given, but was declined. As one of the old landmarks of the business interests of the town it is, however, worthy of these few words of commendation.

The Orusade

One of those episodes which transpires in the life of every town made Gallatin the scene, and that was the "crusade eraze" of IST4. Temperance is to be encouraged and upheld, but the crusade fanaticism of that memorable year swept over the Western States, and proved one of the greatest curses that true temperance has had yet to contend with. Carried on ina spirit of violent fanaticism that fairly crazed those who engaged in it, the excitement soon placed its vietims beyond the reach of reason, and a higher Jaw and force took the place of common sense, and the "crusade" became a disreputable movement, aud many were glad to know that the eraze was over, und anxious to forget, and have others do so, that they had ever joined in the work. The move in Gallatin was not carried to that extent. as it was in places further east, but it excited bitter feeling even here. It was the cause, however, of bringing tu light many articles on the subject of temperance, and the difference between temperance, on the one hand, and ernsadism, and its personal interference with the rights of others, on the other. The fairest literary gem which shone forth, not of temperance alone, but ot truth and Christianity, cutting with the clean incision of the scalpel, and holding a place in the literary firmament as a star of the first magnitude, came trom the pen of Minnie Hammer. It was the production of a pure heart, a bold hand, and an able pen, and cut deep into the very vitals of hypocrisy and cant, and severed the life of erusadism. People all over the country of strong temperance proclivities became disgusted with the wild ravings of the crusade fanatics, aud the crusade died, but the evil and bitter spirit it engendered lasted for years, and true temperance was sadly demoralized thereby.

True Temperance

When the evil effects of fanaticism had worn away and the ill-will caused had time to cool, the temperance spirits began to revive in Gallatin. It had effected but little up to the year 1581, when a few interested in temperance took upon themselves the duty of a temperance union band, upon brotherly love and such means as would promote their object. Force and fanatical tirade had proven a failure, so the new temperance movement took upon itself more enlightened views. The first movement was for a series of temperance meetings which would arouse the attention of the citizens and aut tract to the cause all those who felt an interest in the cause. A series of these meetings commenced on the night of the 1Sth of Mareb, 18s1. The spirit awakened culminated on the night of March 22, in organizing a business committee to draft a constitution, and adjourned to Mareh 31, when the committee report and the constitution, after a few amendments, were accepted.

Preamble

"Being fwlly persuaded that all men can be saved by the grace of God and the power of human sympathy, we, the undersigned, with humble dependence upon Almighty God, do form onrselves into a society for the purpose of uniting our efforts and prayers in the cause of temperance, agreeing to be governed by the following

Constitution

"Arr. 2, The object of this Union shall be to promote the cause of temperance in the city and vicinity of Gallatin, Daviess county, Missouri.

The Pledge

"With malice towards none, with charity for all, we, the undersigned, do pledge our word and honor, God helping us, to abstain from all intoxicating liquors, as a beverage, and that we will by all honorable means, encourage others to abstain.

"Arr. 3, Any person residing in the town or vicinity of Gallatin, having signed the above pledge, may become a member of this Union by signing this constitution and wearing the red ribbon badge of membership.

There were other articles and sections, but only of business regulations. There were to be meetings held every alternate Friday night, and monthly stated meetings in January, April, July and October. The Union started out under fair auspices and has a recorded membership of 103.

Tt slackened its efforts for reform during the late summer and early fall, but has again started in the good work. A new feature in its programme is the engaging of one coluinn in each of the two local papers, under persons selected by the Union for the publication of temperance articles. This is likely to work great good, not alone in Gallatin, but over the entire county. Tt will be bread cast upon the waters to be gathered into a future harvest by the rising youth of the county,

In again renewing their work in the cause of temperance, the Christian Temperance Union inet November 22, 1881, by order of the executive committee, and proceeded to business, by, in the first place electing officers, the alloted time, six months, having expired. The presidency was unani- mously tendered to T. B. Yates for a second term, Imt declined. On the 26th of November the following officers were elected for the ensuing six months, and, of course, are the present incumbents: W. 8, Bostaph, president; Dr. J. W. Burton, first vice-president; Dr. J.T. Allen, seeond vicepresident; J. W. Alexander, recording secretary; W.C. Gillihan, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. J. T. Brown, treasurer.

Gallatin Cornet Band

The first band in Gallatin was in full bloom in 186s, that is at least the first that is of record or known by the oldest inhabitant, just where it was organized is not definately known. It continued to practice and liad a good local reputation up to about 1873, or say 18T+4, when it seems to have died a natural death.

The next attempt made toward getting up a band was in the summer of 1876. It was talked up considerably, and the wind work was pertormed by several boys down in Brunswick vetting held of instruments and giving a fifty dollar blow ont on the Fourth of July, for the benetit of the musieloving citizens of Gallatin. They made such terrible work of it and it was so plain to all that music wis not one of their necomplishiments, that a new band was talked of at once. Tt did not wet fairly ander way until the fall of 1877.

Musically, the band was asuecess and retained its organization mutil about the first of Tammany last, giving its last public performanee Christinas day of 1830.

One of those cold blooded murders which curdle the blood with horror, because ot its cool fiendishness, was the killing of Jonathan Brosins, by a man named Hunter. The murder took place about 11 o'clock A. M., December 21, 1864. Hunter was a teamster and had Leen hauling goods for Sheets & Brosins from Hamilton, and charged fifty cents more for hauling than the other teamsters and Brosins refused to pay it. Sume hot words passed. Both partners refused to he threatened into paying the extra price, though Mr. Brosins had charge of that department of the business. After a few more angry words, Brosins told Iunter to leave the store. He started but when he reached the door turned round and quickly drawing a pistol fired at Brosins, who received the ball in his left breast. He quickly clasped his ands over the wound and exclaimed, * I aim killed," and walking two or three steps tell and expired immediately. It was one of those cool, deliberate assassinations, that demanded prompt action. Hunter was arrested, and on his preliminary trial was admitted to bail in the sum of $20,000. Tle secured bondsmen in the persons of Daniel and Thomas Smoot. Whether it was understood or not, the bondsmen said they would take their chances as to the criminal Jeaving, and they did for Hunter lett for parts unknown, and still remains unknown. The Smoot's then steod trial on the validity of the bond and preving it illegal escaped payment. Se, as far as known the murder of Jonathan Brosins is still unavenged.

Murder Of Joun W, Sheets

One of the most dread events in the history of Gallatin, and Daviess county, was the cold blooded murder of John W. Sheets, cashier of the Daviess County Saving Association. The killing occurred December 7, 1869, and sent a thrill of horror through the hearts of the people. Mr. Sheets was one of the old settlers of the county, stood high as an honorable man and citizen, and had, in numerous instances, served the people faithfully and well in an official capacity. He had been sheriff of the county two terms, cirenit clerk for six vears, recorder tor four years, and county commissioner, and was well known as a public spirited citizen. When, therefore, his coldblooded murder was heralded forth, the people rose almost in a body to parsue the murderer and reek vengeance upon him for his dastardly crime.

The dav of the murder, between twelve and one o'elock, on Tuesday, Deeember 7th, two men entered the office of the Savings Association and one askel Captain Sheets if he could change a $100 bill, and the other spoke and said that if lie liad paper and ink he would write a receipt for the money paid him. The impression they wished to convey to Sheets was, that the first man owed the second and wanted change to pay him, and they had stepped into the hank for that purpose. Mr. Me Dowell, who was also in the bank, furnished the man with peu and paper. Cashier Sheets said he eould change the bill, and went into the back room, where the safe was kept, to get the money. The sudden report of a pistol caused McDowell to turn his head and he saw the first man standing in the doorway with pistol in hand and Sheets with his hands over his breast. MeDowell on turning suddenly around to see where the second man was,found him standing rather between him - self and the door (whieh was closed}, with his revolver drawn upon him, saving, * Dll shoot von!" MeDowell instantly grabbed tor the pistol, at the same time springing for the door, and sneceeded in opening it and throwing it back where the second man stood just as he tired; but MeDowell having gotten the door Letween himself and his assailant, thie ball struek the door gail glanced, passing between the door and the door-cheek out into the street. One of the wen followed him out on the sidewalk, shooting at him as he ran to give the alarm.

The robbers lost no time securing what funds were handy aml hastily lett, They had accomplished their diabolical work and were now auXiows to vet away with the spoils. They started for their horses and hy this time the citizens had been aroused by the firing of the pistuls and the warning of Me- Dowell and were coming rapidly forward trying te intercept the rollers or cripple them. Several shots were fired at the retreating foe, one of whieh was believed to lave taken effect, but not of a serions nature. The robbers, liowever, were the best shots, aml they nsed their pistols freely. aml the tirst man in sight was instantly covered, and the pursuers were compelled to wet hehind some protection. The robbers were soon mounted, although one was dragged some distance hanging by one toot in the stirrup. before le could right himself, and his partner in erime was foreed to come to his assistance. Lu doing this the robbers horse took dlight and they both left on one horse. Men, as seon as possible, armed themselves and tuounting horses started in active pursuit. It was, however, frnitless, aud tu this day it is not positively known who was the murderer of olin W. Sheets and who rotihed the Daviess County Savings Association.

In the meantime other persons had proceeded te the bank, and there on the floor Jay all that was mortal of Joli W. Sheets, lis spirit had wone to Him who wave it, An exernination showed he had been slot twice. once in the head and onee through his heart. fis remains were curried to lis residence, amid the wloom of the citizens and the agonizing cries of his wife. With his burial ended the dark tradgedly, but a hepes whieh only proved illusive. was cherished for a loug time that the one who liu stricken this man down in the vigor of his manhvoud might be captured and pity the penalty of his crime. Murder it is said will ont, and it may be vet, that even atter ten years have passed the cycle of time may even now le lrwwing the coils around his murderer.

The Reward

Whe were the persons who did this deed and robbed the bank was the allabsorbing question of the hour, Lhe boldness of the deed, and the eseape showed a muster hand, for not a trace of the murderers could be tuund, The country was scoured in every direction. hut atter having met and taken « horse from Daniel Smoot, and the return of the minister whe had been compelled to guide them: to a certain point, the highwayinen's movements have been a blank as regards their point of destination. The boldness uf the erime, however, had sugyested to the minds of all that those nuted lhighwayinen, the "James Boys." were the perpetrators of the deed, In this, strong proof was at hand in the capture of the horse of the robbers which escaped trom them. It was proved to have been the property of Jesse James. This

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Frank And Jesse

The sheriff of Clay county undertook their capture, but notwithstanding they were funnd at home the attempt wasa failure. The boys handled their pistols in a manner so astonishing that, although surprised, they eseaped. They denied, in toto, the ebarge of the robhery and murder at Gallatin and claimed they were not within ninety miles of the town at the time and brought proof that the mare found and which had belonged to Jesse James had been sold, some few d avs before, The rew ard and the attempt to capture him bronght the tollowing letter from Jesse James to Governor McClure: -

"Gov, MeOiere - Dear Sir - T and my brother Frank are charged with the crime of killing the cashier and robbing the bank at Gallatin, Missonri, December 7, 1869. [deny the charge. There is not a word of truth in it. Tecan prove, hy some of the best men in Missouri, where I was the day of the robbery and the day previous to it, but I well know if I was to submit to an arrest, that T would be mobbed and hanged withont a trial. The past ia suftiicient to show that lushwlhackers do not have any show in law in Missouri. Several bushwhackers have been arrested in Missouri sinee the war, eharged with bank robbery, and they most all have been mobbed without trial. I will cite you to the ease of Thomas Little of Latavette county. A few days atter the bank was robbed at Richmond, in 1867, Mr. Little was arrested in St. Louis. charged with being one of the party who perpetrated the deed. Ue was sent trom St. Louis to Warrensburg under a heavy guard, As soon as the parties arrived there they found out that he (Mr. Little) could prove, by the citizens of Dover, that he was innocent of the

®Governor, when I think I ean get a fair trial, T will surrender mvself to the civil authorities of Missuuri, B ut T never will surrender to be mobhed by a set of blood-thirsty poltroons, Lt is true that during the war I was a Contederate soldier, but since that I have lived a peaceable citizen, and obeyed the laws of the United States to the lest of my knowledge. The authorities of Gallatin say the reason that led them to suspect me, was that the mare left at Gallatin, by the rubbers, was identified as lelonging to me; that is false. Tecan prove that I suld the mare previous to the robbery. It is true that I fought Deputy Sherif! Thomason. of Clay county, but was not my brother with me when [had the fight? Ido not think that I vio. Jated the Jaw when T fonght Thorson, as his posse refused te tell me who they were.

" Three different stuternents lave been published in reference to the fight that Thad with Thomason. Dut they are all a pack of falsehoods. Deputy Sherit? Thomason has never yet given any report of the fight, that I have seen. Tam personally acquainted with Oscar Thomason, the deputy's son, but when the shooting began his face was so matted up with furs that T did not recognize him. But if T did violate the law when T fought Thomason T sam perfectly willing tu abide by it. But as to them mobbing ie for a crime that Im innocent of, that is plaved out. As soon as 1 think I can get a just trial I will surrender myself to the civil authorities of Missouri, and prove to the world that Iam innocent of the crime charged wgatist ine.

Rubbery Of Tie Gallatin Bank

Added to this statement of Jesse James's, we tind the following article credited to an "exchange." but probably taken from a Clay eounty paper, what is given as the sworn evidence of those wishing te prove an alibi for the James loys, and in whielr they express a desire that the * Bays" might be permitted to return to their hemes al business in Chi eounty, The article reads : -

"Tt will be remembered that the bank at Galletin, Daviess ecounty,in this State, was robbed on the morning of December 7th, 1869, ard the cashier, Captain Sheets, killed. The author of the double crime inaile his eseape, leaving behind him, however, a bay mnire whieh was traced to Jesse W. James, living in Clay county. Tt was supposed that James wis the robber and inurderer, and the party in pursuit went directly to his louse and demanded his surrender, James refused to surrender and made his escape, and has nut been seen by any one who could arrest him since. A short time ago, however, there appeared in a Kansas City papera letter from iin avowing his innocence of the crime, and stating as the reason for his flight his fear that the pursuers would have hung him on the spot without proot of his guilt. Sinee then there have appeared several aflidavits from James's friends and relatives whieh, if truthful, prove an alibi for him. John 8, Groom swears that on the evening of December 6th, twelve hours before the murder. Jesse James was in his store in Clay county, seventy miles from Gallatin. James M, Grow swears that on the morning of the 6th, the day before the murder, the accused was at his house in Kearney, Clay county. A. . MeGinnis swears that on the 8th, the day after the murder, he saw James at Mrs, Fox's in Clay county. Miss Susie James, a sister of the aeeused, swears that her brother Jesse and herself attended preaching in Greenville, Clay county, on Sanday, December Sth, and after their return Jesse sold her bay mare Kate (the one left by the murderer at Gallatin) to astranger who said he was trom Topeka, Kansas. She further testifies that her brother was at home on the 7th, the day after the murder, Zerelda Samuel, mother of the accused, swears that her son Jesse was at home Deecember 6th, Tth and Sth, and that he sold his sister's mare to a man from Topeka, Kansas, for five $100 bills on Sunday, the 6th. Renben Samuel, step-father of the accused, testifies to the same thing."

Here closes all that is known of the heart-rending and ernel act. Tf the James boys were not the guilty ones, the question is asked, who, then, could they have been? That a cold-blooded murder had been committed, that the bank was robbed, and a family made desolate, is all trne, but who did the murderous work? Will the dark mystery ever be unraveled, and will the authors of the donble erime ever receive their pnnishment? Let us hope so, even at this late day, and that the cloud which now obsenres the murderer inay be lifted, and that stern justice be meted out to him. The history of Daviess county lias no blacker crime in its pages than the murder of John W. Sheets.

Assassination Of President Garfield

Whien the fatal result of the assassin's work had been flashed over the land there came up from the hearts of the people a wail of sorrow from one extent of the country te the other. Every heart was bowed, and the stillness of death. a hush, as if tora time the pulse of the nation had ceased to beat. Then from every valley and hill, from palace and hovel alike, came the sound of woe at the nation's loss, and tor the weeks of agony endured which the President had suffered, ere death claimed him tor his own. Gallatin mourned with others, and below is given the solemn services of the eecasion i -

"On receiving the sal news of the President's death, Mavor Dockery issued a proclamation requesting the business houses to close from 2 p. uM. until 6 p. a. and the citizens to attend the meeting at (pera Hall at 3 pe. a.

"The meeting was opened by a song from a choir composed of the following Jadies and gentlemen: C, A. Shaw, John B. Williams, Add. Ballinger, 1. Van Meter, Charles A. Randall, J. W. Alexander, Mrs. 8. W. Atteberry, Mrs. O. A. Shaw, Mrs. W. M. Rush, and Misses Lillie Randall and Ida Yates, who sang 'tis of Thee,'

" Mayor A. M. Duckery, in opening the mecting, spoke in impressive and pathetic terms of the death of this great man, and referred to General Garfield in a most appropriate manner, speaking of the time when the deceased putdown a mob in New York after the assassination of Lincoln, where he utin an inpressive manner "Atuerica - My Country

"Dr. W. FE. Black was made president of the meeting, and D. Hartfield Davis, secretary. Ir. Blaek, in taking his seat. spoke in fitting words of the nation's loss.

* Rev. R. P. TLolt came forward, and while the audience stood with bowed heads, offered up an earnest and affecting praver in bebalt of the President' family and the future of the nation.

* Doetor Black then called the speakers tu the stand, after whiet the choir sang in a way that brought tears to the eves of many, "Asleep in Jesus, Blessed Sleep.'

"Rev. J. H. Tharp presented a seriptural lesson from the second chapter I Kings, + David's charge to Solomon," which was closely listened te throughout.

"William M. Rush, Jr. was the uext speaker, and, like the gentlemen who preceded him, talked earnestly aud impressively of the dead President.

"This gentleman was to have been followed by Captain John Ballinger, but the captain gave way to Elder A. C. MeKeever, who spoke of the late President as a friend of himself and his father. Mr. MeKeever highly eulogized the life of General Garfield. He referred to the time when General Gartield and his father went through the State of Pennsylvania preaching the gospel. One trait that so much attached him to Mr, Gartield's life was the respect and honor the latter had always paid his aged mother. Atter Mr. McKeever the choir sang * Beyond the River,"

"Judge Richardson then spoke in an earnest manner of the nation's dead ; referred to the assassination of two presidents within his time of lite, and expressed hope for the institutions of the country.

© William C. Gillihan expressed sympathy and sorrow for the dead President and his family, and referred the young men of this country to Garfield's life and character as a guiding star for their future.

"The choir here rendered 'Shall we Meet?' after which D. L. Kost, Esq., brought tears to the eyes of the audience with a eulogy upon the dead, At the close of Mr. Kost's remarks the following resolutions were presented :; -

"Resolved, 1. That the greatest shock this country has ever received was the attempt made upon the life of President Garfield. We believe it enlminated in expressions of a feeling (let us hope of the few) which if allowed to go unrebuked and unchecked in our country, will result at last in endangering every public interest, in that our executors and administrators of law are prevented in the free exercise of their functions.

"Pesolved, 2. That this community feel themselves to be sorely bereaved by the sad news flashed upon our consciousness with the speed and power of electricity, that the honored, useful and promising life of President Garfield ha closed on earth, after one of the most remarkable combats with death to be found in the annals of history. Never before, possibly, did human will contend more heroically against the cowardly attempt of an assassin than that of our fallen President.

"JResolved, 3, That we desire to express, with tenderest emotions, and with an appreciative sense of our loss as a people, to the family of the deceased, our mest profound and earnest sympathies, and pray that the God of the widow and fatherless to sustain them in their loss, and the Governor of the Universe to prevent a kindred aet, which shall afflict our homes and dis. tract ow country by such cowardly and brutal means.

'Such an assemblage of people has rarely been wituessed in the capital, and, as the speakers went on to tell our sorrow and sympathy, many were the eves dimmed with tears of regret tor the President's family. Tt seemed as though every one took the matter to heart, and gave vent to their feelings s though one of their own family were dead. It was a meeting of patriotic men and women, cemented together by the hand of death, and linked in the golden chain of love for their country, her laws and her institutions. God reigns, and as He looked down upon our noble people as one band paying just tribute to the dead, He must have placed a eredit to each of them on the judgment book above,

Train Robbery At Winston

Winston, a village of some three lundred and fifty inhabitants, on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacitie Railroad, in Colfax township, this county, was the scene of a daring train robbery and murder on the night of July

15th, 1851, which oceasioned intense excitement all over the State and led to fierce dennnciations of the vile perpetrators of the deed, Wi inston ix some eleven miles from Gallatin, and a large crowd enlleeted at the lupot to await the arrival of the train and discuss the details of the crime. The ftaet that several of Gallatin's citizens were on board, excited a deeper interest in the tragic occurrence. The robbers were seven in number and were t eqnipped at. ter the most approved style for the desperate work they had undertaken. Dark masks hid their features, and heavy revolvers lumg at either side of their waists within easy reach. They boarded the train in conples, and as the train drew out of Winston, began their work. There were about thirty passengers in the smoking-car, while the rear passenger eouch was very near filled. The conductor, William Westtall, passed into the smokingear from the baggage-car and began to take up the tickets. He came slowly down the aisle and when about half-way, a tall nian in the rear of the coach suddenly arose and ordered "everybody down!" The sharp command was emphasized by aringing shot from a large revolver. On the instant all was excitement. Conductor Westfail did not ohey the command, but seemed on the pointof pulling the bell rope. His land was scarcely litted, when the robber swung quickly around with a revolver in each hand and with the quickness of the lightning's fash two bullets went on their fatal way to Westfall's breast. The eeaneel man stagyverel to the door and fell trom the train, dead. The first man was joined by a seeond and the two kept up a steady firing at - " shattering window-glass and transoms, as they moved through the ca As soon as they lett the coach several passengers went out to the rear of the platform. Firing was going on all the time. Shots conld be heard in the front and the rear, The two nen returned and again passed throngh the "smoker," all the time shooting recklessly, but seemingly with no intention of hitting any of the passengers, and stationed themselves on the front platform ofthe same car. As the shouting ceased for a moment several passengers on the rear platlorm peered through the windows into the car, and immediately a bullet shattered the glass. Shortly after another man on the platrorm raised up and looked into the car, a pistol shot rang out upon the air and a bullet erashed through the brain of Frauk MeMiL.

In the meantime, while these tragiv events were transpiring in the smoking ear, others equally excitable were taking place on the engine and in the agence' ear. Two men began a rapid fusilade npon the engineer and fireman, hick fortunately no damage was done further than breaking the glass. When the shooting began the occupants of the cab put out the lights ane made their way to a safe position under the headlight, on the *eow-cate 'her,' where they remained : safely ensconced, while two masked men took possession of the engine, one officiating as engineer while theother kept guard. Three of the brigands captured the baggage. ear and at the muzzles of their revol- vers forced the express messenger to open the safe, from which they took the contents, variously estimated at from $3,000 to $15,000, and rapidly placed the packages into a sack carried for that purpose. After securing the contents of the safe the bold freebooters made no further attempts at robbery, but at a given signal, lett the train at a point probably a mile distant from Winston, where they found horses in waiting for them at a small grove, and, with a parting volley, they galloped rapidly away.

The news spread rapidly, and parties were organized and put off in active pursuit, but the desperadoes being well mounted rapidly distanced all pursuers, and up to the first of December, 1851, no trace has been found of them. Rewards amounting to 850.000 have been offered for their capture, but they are still at large. Tt was the almost unanimous verdict of those familiar with the details of the anurder and robbery, that the James boys were the leaders of the gang. © The following from Judge McDougal, of Gallatin, shows the general opinion in regard to the eapture: -

"The robbers will never be caught. They know the country too well for that. Thev had heen around the country about Winston for four or five days, and were thoroughly acquainted with the lay of the ground, And then they had the best horses in the country; if the citizens had been right on the spot and started after them, the robbers could easily have ridden away trom them. No doubt by the time pursuit commenced they were well out of the county. I think the James brothers were connected with it, and one, at least. of them was there."

The Evidence

J. 0. Penu being duly sworn, said: "I live in Wilton Junetion, Iowa. T was on the eastern bound train on the evening of July 15, 1881. I was in the front car. Just after leaving the depot at Winston, three men entered trom the front door. Each was Aieaoe din a dark snit of clothes, with high caps, aud were masked, The conductor was in the act of putting acheeck in iny brother's hat. Two of the men fired at the conductor. The conductor went toward the rear end of the car. Was in a stooping position as though shot. The men followed him, shooting at random in the car. The eonduetor aid the three men passed out of the car at the rear end. Did not see the conductor after he left the ear. The three men went into the next car, firing as they went. Ina few minutes they turned and went into the first mentioned ear. They fired two or three more shots as they went baek through the car. One stvod on the platform and two went into the baggage-car, When they first entered the ear one of them said stop to the eon-

HISTORY OF DAVIESS COUNTY. 507 ductor. [heard several shots tired after they went into the baggage-car. As they entered the haggage-car Frank McMillan and myself went to the rear plattorin of the car anid sat on the steps.

a glass near me. I then sat down again. In a short time MeMillan raised ap and jooked in at the window. A shot was fired, and Frank MeMillan fel! forward on the platform. The train came to a stop at the Dog Creek bridge. While standing [ heard some one say oveon farther and the train moved on to Litthe Dog Creek bridge and stopped. men passed me as [ sat on the steps. of the train.

In afew minutes three They were going towards the rear end They had revolvers in each hand and wore masks. One had a sack on his lett side and was putting something into it. It was papers or envelopes. They were on the south side of the track and went down the dump. [ then got off in company with R. W. Penn and A, MeMillan, and started back to look for Frank, We came back toward Winston, about a fourth of a mile. We met George Steward and others with a hand-car. A portion of us walked on each side of the track, looking for Frank MeMillan or others, We found his body a short distanee this side of the bridge. Some of the men put him on the hand-ear and brought him to town.

The testimony of several other witnesses was substantially the same as the foregoing. Conductor Westfall's remains were taken to Plattsburg, and interred."

Chapter Xxiii

Churches - Cumberland Preshyterian - Sabbath-Sehool - Christian Church - Sunday-School - First Presbyterian Church - Sunday-Schools - Kenney Chapel Baptist Church - Methodist Episcopal Church South - Congreqational Church - African Methodist Episcopal Church - Hernden Cemetery - Gallatin Publie School - Report of 1873 - The School in 1881 - Gallatin Library Association - New Organization - L. O, O. F. - Gaillatin Lodge, No, 167 - Banner Enecanpment No. #0 - A, FE. and A. M. - Gallatin Lodge No. 106 - Gallatin Royal Arch Chapter No. 11 - Order of the Bustern Star - Corinthian Chapter No, 112 -

This church first came into existence December 24,1857. It was that day organized under the direction of Rev. W. D. Mahan, The number was small, but faith made up what was otherwise lacking, and it has grown and prospered. The first members of the church were, 8. T. Hill, Mary R. Hill, Henry W. Lisle, Robert Hannah, 8. Ann Hannah, James J. Minor, Ruth Minor, Jane Davis, and John H. Pugh. Henry W. Lisle and Skelton T. Hill were chureh elders at the time of the organization. The church gained in number and influence steadily under the pastorate of the Rev. W. D. Mahan, who continued in charge until the month of June, 1865, when he was succeeded by the Rev. J. Willis French, who remained with the chureh for two years, closing his labors in June, L867. The Rev. Altred T. Cooper was then called and he remained its teacher until 1875. That year the services of the Rev. Samuel A. Burkhart were secured and he was followed suecessively by the ministers here given in the order named: Rev. Thomas Montgomery, Rey. J. M. Ragan, Rev. W. 8. Davis, and the present incumbent, the Rev. J. H. Tharp.

They have a pleasant place of worship, a church of their own, ereeted in the year 1858, at a cost of $1,200. It was dedicated to the service of the Lord the same year, by the Rev. James Dysart. The church has been fairly prosperous, and has a membership at this time of fifty.

Sabbath-School

The Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday-school is in a flourishing eondition numbering seventy scholars and has seven teachers. Great interest is taken in this department, and from its teachings new members are reared in the church. The first superintendent was T. J. Crain, who took charge at its organization and placed it upon an enduring basis. Mr. Kehler Wirtz is the present efficient superintendent.

Ciristian Church

This is one of the strongest church organizations in Daviess eounty, both in number and influence, and is also one of the oldest. The chureli ih Gallatin was organized in June, 1843, there being forty-one original members. The chureh organization did not erect achureh until 1866, when a fine trame edifice was coustructed ata eost of $4,000. [twas dedicated the following winter by elders Benjamin Lockhart and George Flint. The ehurel pros. pered under the charge of the following pastors until 1875. The first pastor was Rev. benjamin Lockhart in 1865 and 1860; Rev. G. R. Hand in 1870; Rev. W. IL. Williams for the years 1871 and 1872; Rev. J. Carroll Stark, 1872 and 1873; Rev. Peter Voule 1874; and Rev. Peter Shiek 1875. Jn 1871, at a meeting of the members, Andrew Shriver, Jolin Ballinger, Joseph H. MeGee, William M. Bostaph and William M. Powell were chosen elders. They served until 1875, when they all resigned, whieh left the cliurel: , without elders until 1878, with the exeeption of one, Andrew Shriver.

At the reorganization, Andrew Shriver, John Whitt and W. S. Holland were chosen elders, but the two last moving from Gallatin, left only Mr. Shriver.

The chureh remained without choosing new elders nntil ISTS, when W, 0. Gilmore, Joshua W. Alexander and Benjamin K. Sailor were seleeted, and ave still acting as such. The present deacons of the churel are Jolin B. Williains, Samuel A. Richardson and Janes Chapman.

The chureh again secured the assistance of a pastor in the Rev. Tt, M. Messick, in IS7S, who continued his ministry during the year 1879. Tu the following year, 1880, Rev. J. M. Henry was called to the pastorate and remained one year. The chureh, at this time, the fall of 1881, is without a minister. The church had been for a loug series of years in debt, almost since its first organization, but in January, 1877, the last dollar was met. aud the chureh rose trom the gloom and emerged into the broad sunlight free from debt. Tt was a day of rejoicing to the members.

Scnday School

The Christian Chureh in Gallatin has a large and thriving Sunday-school, numbering on its roll 128 scholars, of which there is an average regilar attendance of seventy-six. The school was organized in September, 1867, and the Rev, W. LL. Williams was chosen superintendent. Under his fostering care, and that of his assistant, W. M. Bostaph, the school grew aml flonrished. The next pastor, the Rey. J. Carroll Stark was the next superintendent, Mr. Bostaph still retaining his position as assistant. In 1873 ame Bos taph was chosen superintendent, and W. C. Gilihan and John Ballinger were his assistants. In 1879 John Ballinger was called to take charge as superintendent, and served two years with W. M. Bostaph as assistant. In January, 1881, W. ©. Gillihan was chosen superintendent for the present year, and John B. Williams as assistant. The work of teaching the rising youth is being condneted with zeal, and the school is in a suceessful condition.

First Presbyterian Church

Those of this denomination who were residents of Gallatin in 1871, gathered together and decided upon effecting a church organization, which they accomplished April 29, 1871. There were eleven persons who joined and were the original members. Their names were Alexander W. Callahan, Elizabeth Callahan, Hannah Babeoek, Susan MeDonald, Carrie Lindsay, Hattie Brundige, Lydia Brundige, Rachel Robertson, William A. McDowell, Emma McDougal, Susan R. Brown, They have a church editice, a neat frame building.

The names of the pastors who have officiated are Rev. William Kendrick, Rey. John Gallespi, Rev. Wilson Asdale, and fourth, the present ineumbent, the Rev. George E. McKinley. It has a present membership of thirty.

Sunday-Scuool

They have a flourishing Sunday-school connected with the church, whieh is well attended, with an excellent corps of teachers. The scholars numbering fifty, and the teachers seven. The fature is bright for both chureh and school.

Kenney Chapel Baptist Church

The First Baptist Charch of Gallatin was constituted and organized on the first Saturday in May, a. p. 1855, by Elders R. C. Hill and Franklin Graves, who composed the ministerial council. Elder R. CG. Hill was chosea to act us moderator, and the constitutional sermon was preached by Elder Franklin Graves, from the text, " Upon this rock will I build my chureb." The church was then orginized with the following named persons as inembers; to-wit,d. OC. Kuykendall, Mary A. Kuykendall, Francis Kuykendall, Sue ©. Kuykendall, Sallie Kuykendall, Strother S$. Mitelell, Eliza Mitchell, Amanda Darnell, Luey Estes, and William Waterland.

Grother Charles Melntosh and Sister MeIntosh were the first persons who joined the church after its organization. Brother J.C. Kuykendall was the first clerk chosen hy the chureh, and Elder R, G. ITill was the first pastor called to the care of the church. He continued as its pastor until the regular meeting of the chureh on the third Saturday in August, a. p. 1857, whev Elder b. F. Kenney was called to and accepted the pastoral care of the chureh, and continued as its pastor until the regular church meeting in

At an adjourned meeting of the church, held on the 22d day of March, A.D. 1861, several members were appointed a Inilding | committee, to take into consideration the propriety of building a honse of worship, and to see what amount could be raised by subseri ption tor said purpose. The foregoing committee never reported, for the reason that no more meetings were held by the church, owing to the troubles arising from the war. No minister was ailowed to preach the gospel without taking the "iron elad " oath, which many of the ministers refused te do, and for a time quit preaching, although, while others, God-fearing, zealous men, continued to preach without taking said oath, although subject to arrest and imprisonment for so doing. Among the nunber who so acted was one of the old pastors of this chureh, Elder B. PF. Kenney, who was arrested by the sheriff, William F. Flint, of Daviess county, and compelled to pass at least one night in the county jail.

On Saturday, November 18th, 1870, Elders B. F. Kenney and P. MeCollum met the scattered members of the first organization, and after a sermon by Elder McCollum, proceeded to organize with the following named brothers and sisters; to-wit, Abel Covington, Joshua F. Hicklin, J. H. Herndon, Caroline Herndon, Mildred Covingtun, Mary Owings, Jane L. Weidman, Mary Emmons, Rebecea Ewing, Mary E. Smoot and Bettie Seatz,

Brother J. F. Hicklin was chosen clerk, and Brothers Abel Covington J. H. Werndon and Joshua F. Hieklin were chosen trustees to hold such property as the church may now have or hereafter attain,

From the above date until the third Saturday in Oetober, 1872, Elders B. F. Kenney and P. MeCollum acted as pastors of the church, at which meeting Elders T. M. 8. Kenney and J. M. Hayeratt were called and accepted as pastors,

On the third Saturday in May, 1872, the following muned brethren were appointed a luilding committee, to arrange for building a house of worship and to obtain subscriptions fer the erection of the same; to-wit, Hadley Brown, J. H. Herndon, B. F. Cox, J. M. Tlaveratt and W. W. Stout,

In the fall of 1872 they commenced work by having the foundation laid, and it was, also, decided to have the chureh built of brick. In the sammer and fall of IST4 the walls were put up and covered, the floor laid, ete., but it was not until 1877 that the church was fly completed. Tt was dedicated Sunday night, May 16, 1881, by Elder W. Pope Yeaman. His text on the oecasion was from Phillipians, chapter II, 16; * Holding forth the word of lite." It was an eloquent discourse, and listened to with earnest attention,

The house cost about $2,500. Elder T. M. 8. Kenney continued to act as pastor until January 22, 1874. Elder 'I. Montgomery was called and aecepted the pastorate, aud continued in charge until the third Sunday in February. 1875, when the chureh again called Elder T. M.S. Kenney for one year. On the second Sunday in February, 1877, Elder R. Livingston was called and accepted, and continued to conduct services until March 24, 1879, when the church ealled Elder 8. J. Graves, who only remained until June of the same year. On the Saturday betore the second Sunday in J annary, 1880, Elder G. A. Crouch was called and accepted the charge, and is still at this date, December, 1881, acting as pastor.

On the 7th day of August, 1875, the name of the church was changed from the First Baptist Church of Gallatin to "Kenney Chapel Baptist Chureh." This chureh is connected with the "West Fork Association." The present number of members is cighty.

Methodist Episcopal Church 80Uth

This is the oldest established church in the county, and was first organized' in 1832, but the records are lost up to 1839. There has been nothing found of the early history of this church, and it probably had no real organization. As enrly as 1832 and 1835 this may have been included in a circuit. There was neither cliurch or school-louse in the county before 1835, and there was. no regular preaching before that time. Service was held at the houses of the settlers up to the year mentioned, and in many parts of the county a year or two later. The date 1832 was probably the date of the first service held. The first preaching by any denomination in the county was held at the the Rev. J. Barker, who preached in 1835. Both of these gentlemen were Methodists. The names of the original members are not known. 'The first regular pastor was the Rev. Abraham Millice, who preached in the years 1839 and 1840,

The ministers who have been connected with this church are here given: Reverends Abraham Millice in 1839-40, John Y. Porter in 1840-41, Menoa Richardson, Edivin Roberts, James L. Porter, William T. Ellington, Alexander Best, A. Spencer, J. B. Callaway, James MeMahan, Robert C. Hatton, William Warren, W. E. Dockery, Thomas D, Clanton in 1854, D. H. Root, M. R. James in 1857-59, William Ketron, Isane Nailor, William: ©. Colett, 8. J. Catlin, F. J, Hatfaker, Samuel Alexander in 1863, Joseph Devlin, J. F. Shoree in 1864, C. Babeock, Cyrus Doggett, J. B. Jewell, H. P. Bond, J. A. Montgomery, and Jolin A. Beagles.

There is a very flourishing Sunday- school connected with the chureh,. under the able snperinter dency of S. L. Brosins, whose etticient management and earnest work is worthy of all praise. The school numbers one: hundred and forty scholars and has eleven teachers. It was first organized:

Congregational Church

This church was organized on the 6th day of May, 1876. The meeting was held at the court-house, and quite a large nwuber of members and pastors from other churches were present. The Rev. O. A, Thomas, of Richmond, preached an impressive sermon, and the partaking of the © Lord's Supper" closed the exercises. The Rev. B. Turner, of Hannibal, preached to a Jarge audience in the evening. The clureli is not now in existence, the number of members not being sufficient to keep up a ehurel organization with regular service.

African Methodist Episcopal Churcil

This church was organized in IST7 by the Rev. J. R. Lovings, whose care of the chureh in its early days did much to place it upon a firm foundation and to give it a flourishing existence. The original members were George Rollins, Jere Nelson, George Sailes, Jacob Peniston, David Roland, Ellen Rollins, Harriet Peniston and Susan Mitchell,

They have built themselves a very neat and commedions church building at acost of $1,000. It is frame aud comfortably furnished, and was erected in the first year of its organization, The pastors who have lil charge since the organization are Rev. J. R. Lovings, Rev. J. Watson, Rev. 8. Love and Rey. J. Martin, The present pastor is the Rey. M. 8. Bryant, and the chureh is steadily growing in mmanber of members and in good work, Tt now has members to the number or sixty-eight, with every prospect of endarging.

Mernden Cemetery

This beautiful * home of the dead" was laid out in the fall of 1573, and contained ten acres of ground, undulating and gently sloping to tle south and east. It is covered with a splendid growth of lorest trees, casting their shades over many sylvan retreats. The grounds lave been handsomely laid out in square blucks, enough of the trees being removed to make wal ks anda drive in its shady grove. The main drive is a continnation of Main street, Gallatin, which enters from the merth side. [t lies one mile south of the eitv. It is here among these shady neoks, with the branches of the trees swinging to and fro, singing a low, soft requiem, that the layed: pues are lett to their eternal sleep. Beautiful, indeed, is this "silent city," basking in the sunlight, or with the mantle of darkness which throws a sombre gloom over its portals, guarded only by the angels of love. Here they sleep until the last trump shall awaken them to the glories of eternity, and join the angel chorus in praises to the Most High forever more.

'*T walk these silent haunts with reverend tread, And seem to gaze npon the mighty dead; Imagination calls the noble train From dust and darkness back to life again."

Gallatin Public Sciiools

The present publie school edifice of Gallatin is a fine brick building, its exterior giving it a handsome appearance, and on the inside it is most eonveniently arr ranged for school purposes..

The building wus erected in 1872, at a cost of some $12,500, without farniture. The structure was put up under contract, the latter being let June 15, 1871, to A. F. Ely for the swum of $11,000, This inelnuded all but heating and the bell work. The contract for the heating was let to Lester, Heron, Smith & Co., of Chicago, for $800. They were the only bidders in that department. What the bell work cost is not stated, but the $12,500 above mentioned placed the school-building ready to receive its furniture. It has stood the test of time, and at this writing is an imposing structure, showing very little of the effect of ten vears exposure to the weather.