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"Resolved, By Carleton Lodge, No 156, on the registry of the Grand Lodge of - of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, that, while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the less mourn for our brother who has been taken from us.

"Resolved, That, in the death of Benjamin W. Rust, this Lodge laments the loss of a brother who was ever ready to proffer the hand of aid and the voice of sympathy to the needy and distressed of the fraternity; an active member of this society, whose utmost endeavors were exerted for its welfare and prosperity; a friend and companion who was dear to us all; a citizen whose upright and noble life was a standard of cmulation to his fellows.

"Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy of this Lodge be extended to his family in their affliction.

"Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Lodge, and a copy thereof be transmitted to the family of our deceased brother, and to each of the newspapers of Carleton."

tunity for expressing the esteem in which we hold him as a faithful and courteous public servant; therefore, be it "Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting and the community are due to , for the able and impartial manner in which he has uniformly performed his public duties, and that we sincerely regret his determination to retire from public life.

"Resolved, That he carries with him, on leaving the position which he has so satisfactorily filled, the regard and good wishes of all who had occasion to transact official business with him.

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On the Death of a Member of any Society, Club, or Other Association.

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"WHEREAS, in view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of our friend and associate, and of the still heavier loss sustained by those who were nearest and dearest to him; therefore, be it

"Resolved, That it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say that in regretting his removal from our midst we mourn for one who was, in every way, worthy of our respect and regard.

"Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the family of the deceased on the dispensation with which it has pleased Divine Providence to aflict them, and commend them for consolation to Ilim who orders all things for the best, and whose chastisements are meant in mercy. "Resolved, That this heartfelt testimonial of our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to the of our departed friend by the secretary

of this meeting."

On the Death of a Clergyman.

"WHEREAS, the hand of Divine Providence has removed our beloved pastor from the scene of his temporal labors and the congregation who sat under his ministry, and profited by his example, are desirous of testifying their respect for his memory, and expressing their earnest and affectionate sympathy with the household deprived by this dispensation of its earthly head; therefore, be it

"Resolved, That we tenderly condole with the family of our deceased ministr in their hour of trial and affliction, and devoutly commend them to the keeping of Him who looks with pitying eye upon the widowed and the fatherless.

"Resolved, That in our natural sorrow for the loss of a faithful and beloved shepherd, we find consolation in the belief that it is well with him for whom we mourn.

“Resolved, That while we deeply sympathize with those who were bound to our departed pastor by the nearest and dearest tics, we share with them the hope of a reunion in that better world where there are no partings, and bliss ineffable forbids a tear.

"Resolved, That these resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased, as a token of our resp ct and vencration for the Christian character of a good man gone to his rest, and of the interest felt by his late congregation in those he loved and cherished.

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port; be it Resolved, That if skill in navigation, urbane and gentlemanly attention to the wants and wishes of the passengers, and a sound, swift, and comfortable vessel, are among the essentials of a, pleasant voyage, then we have reason to congratulate ourselves on having crossed the sea in the good ship --, Captain ---; that we tender to him, and to all the officers of the vessel, our thanks for the kindness with which th y administered to our comfort; that we commend the ship, her appointments, her commander, and his subordinates, to the favor of the voyaging public, because we are of opinion that they d.s.rve it; and, that we hereby request the gentleman acting as s.cretary of this meeting to see that a copy of this testimonial be placed in the hands of Captain (Signed by -, etc.)

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"Resolved, That our thanks are due, and are hereby tendered, to the Conductor of the Palace Car, for the numerous favors received

at his hand throughout the journey; and we commend him for the many gentlemanly and agreeable qualities which characterize him as a man, and eminently fit him for the position he now holds. "Resolved, That commendation is especially due the railroau company for the excellent accommodations furnished travelers in their comfortable and luxurious coaches, and the superior condition of the track and road-bed, which is so smooth that the traveler rides over the same resting with almost as much case and pleasure as when seated in his own parlor.

"Resolved, That the beauties of scenery and the curiosities of nature to be seen by the tourist over the road, together with safety in traveling, make the journey by this route one of the most picturesque, agreeable, and safe to be enjoyed on the continent, and as such we commend it to the traveling public."

Resolutions at a Temperance Meeting.

"Mr. Chairman: Your committee on resolutions respectfully submit the following:

"WHEREAS, The saloons of this city are being kept open at all hours of the day and night, in violation of the ordinances governing the same; and

"WHEREAS, Drunkenness is evidently on the increase, in consequence of the total lack of necessary legal restraint, which should close their doors at proper hours of night, and Sundays; therefore, be it

"Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by this meeting to investigate the extent of this violation, and report the same to the city council at their next meeting.

"Resolved, That we call upon the mayor, aldermen, and city marshal of this city to enforce the law relating to the sale of liquors, and we hereby remind them that the people will hold them to strict accountability for allowing the ordinances governing and restraining saloon keepers to be violated."

Resolutions on the Departure of a Clergyman.

"At a meeting of the Presbyterian society, held in the lecture room of their church, on Tuesday evening, the 10th instant, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted: “WHEREAS, Our pastor, the Rev. Hiram G. Morgan, has received a call from the First Presbyterian church of and, for the purpose of accepting the same, has tendered his resignation as pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city; and

"WHEREAS, We all realize that none but a selfish interest can prompt us to retain him, when a broader field with nobler opportunities is open to him; therefore, be it

"Resolved, That we accept the resignation which severs our relation as pastor and pople with feelings of heartfelt sadness.

"Resolved, That the ten years of faithful service rendered by him to this society have been greatly blessed in upbuilding our church, increasing its membership, and crating feelings of Christian fellowship and good will among other denominations.

"Resolved, That for his ministering to the temporal wants of the poor, and the spiritual needs of all; for the tender solicitude and carn.st sympathy which have always brought him to the bedside of the sick and dying; for his efforts in behalf of the education of the mass.s; and for his exertions to ameliorate the condition of suffering humanity at all times and under all circumstances, the members of this parish, and the people of this city, owe him a debt of gratitude which they can never repay.

"Resolved, That, in parting, our kindest wishes will ever attend him, and that we recommend him to the parish to which he is to minister as one worthy their full confidence and highest cstecm.

Committee.

Resolutions on the Departure of a Sunday School Teacher.

"WHEREAS, Mr. Grant Watkins is about to remove from our midst and sever his connection with this school, in which he has so long and faithfully labored as teacher; therefore, be it

"Resolved, That we deeply regret the necessity of losing him in the Sunday School work, and most fervently wish for him a future of active usefulness in his chosen field of new associations and interests, ever praying that by a well ordered life and a Christian consecration he may at last unite, with all the truly faithful, in sweeter songs of redemption in the bright hereafter."

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'WHEREAS, The safety of the people demands that some immediate action be taken looking to the protection of life and property; therefore, be it

"Resolved, That an association of citizens favorable to such protection be formed, to be known and styled The Grant County Protective Association.'

"Resolved, That this association be governed by five directors, chosen by this meeting. Such directors to choose their president, secretary, and treasurer from their number, any one of whom, upon hearing of the loss of property belonging to any member of this association, shall have authority, upon consulting with two other directors, to take the necessary steps to recover the same, and punish the thief, the expenses of recovery not to exceed the value of said property.

“Resolved, That cach member of this association shall pay to the treasurer two dollars, as membership fee, upon signing the constitution, and shall bear is share of the necessary expense incurred in recovering stolen property, and convicting thieves.

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Resolutions Remonstrating against a Nuisance.

"Resolved, That the continuance of the bone boiling establishment and glue factory of Messrs. Smith & Jons in the midst of a densely populated neighborhood, is an intolerable nuisanc., which is incompatible with the health and comfort of those who r. side in the vicinity. Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the chair, whose duty it shall be to apprise the authorities of the existence and nature of the nuisance; and, in case such action shall not produce its abatement, then, to employ counsel, and take such other legal steps as the case may require."

Resolutions at a Stockholders' Meeting, in Favor of a Certain Route.

"Resolved, That the proposed railroad bridge of this company, at Jackson, be located north, rather than south, of the village, for these

reasons:

"1. To build a bridge south of the town will necessitate placing a depot so far from the center of the village as to prevent the pople of Jackson from patronizing the road, inasmuch as the South Western railway already has a depot near the center of the town.

"2. The south line will require more than double the amount of trestle work for the bridge.

"3. The right of way by the southern route is much the most expensive. Even with the purchase of the Jackson foundry grounds (which will remove the abrupt curve in the upper route), the right of way will cost less than by the south survey, to say nothing of bringing the depot nearer the center of the village, and lessening the expense of trestle work; therefore

“Resolved, That, for the foregoing and other reasons, the directors are recommended to take the northern instead of the southern route, for the proposed railway through the town of Jackson."

Resolution Instructing Members of the Legislature.

"Resolved, That we are opposed to the present oppressive law on our statute books relative to stock running at large, and we hereby pledge

ourselves to vote for no candidate for either house of the legislature who is not pledged to its speedy rep.al.

"Resolved, That the secretary is instructed to furnish a report of this meeting, together with this resolution, to such papers as will bring the subject most generally before the people."

Resolution of Thanks to the Officers of a Convention.

The following resolution, presented just before the close of a convention, is put by the member who makes the motion-it being personal to the presiding officer.

"Resolved, That the thanks of this convention are hereby given to the president, for the able, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over its deliberations, and to the other officers for the satisfactory manner in which they have fulfilled the duties assigned to them."

ETITIONS.

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PETITION is a formal request or supplication, from the persons who present or sign the paper containing it, to the body or individual to whom it is presented, for the grant of some favor.

It is a general rule, in the case of petitions presented to Courts that an affidavit should accompany them, setting forth that the statements therein made, so far as known to the petitioner, are true, and that these facts, by him stated as within his knowledge and that of others, he believes to be true.

PETITIONS TO A CITY COUNCIL.

The people of a town or city very frequently have occasion to petition their town authorities or city government for the granting of favors or the enactment of laws.

The following are among the forms of petition to a City Council.

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terminates at Adams street, through blocks Nos. 10 and 12 in Hall's addition to to Benton street, thereby making Walnut a nearly straight and continuous street for two miles, and greatly accommodating the people in that portion of the city. (Here insert city, state, and date.)

[Signed by two hundred tax-payers, more or less.]

Remonstrating against a Nuisance.
TO THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
IN COMMON COUNCIL ASSEMBLED :

Gentlemen: - Your petitioners respectfully represent that during the past summer John Jones has converted the barn located at No. 184 Monroe street, between Van Buren and Jackson into a slaughter house, which, with the decaying offal about the premises, produces a stench that is unbearable to the citizens living in that vicinity. In all respects the affair

is a nuisance to the neighborhood, and we ask your honorable body to have the same removed.

(Here insert city, state, and date.)

[Signed by one hundred persons, more or less, residing in the neighborhood.]

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orable body to appoint a night policeman to have supervision of the streets and alleys from Harrison to Walnut streets, on Broadway.

(Here give city, state, and date.)

[Signed by one hundred tax-payers, more or less.]

PETITIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE. Petition from Farmers, asking for the extermination of the Canada Thistle.

TO THE HONORABLE THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRE-
SENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
IN LEGISLATURE
CONVENED :

The undersigned, citizens of County, respectfully
represent that this, and neighboring counties, are becoming
infested with that pest, the Canada thistle. As yet they are
not in sufficient quantity to be beyond control, but it is feared
if they are allowed to go without restraint two years longer,
they will be so spread as to make their extermination next to
impossible. We, therefore, respectfully request your honorable
body to take some action looking to their immediate subjection,
thus saving the farming community from an evil which cannot
be removed if allowed to exist much longer.
(Here give county, state, and date.)

[Signed by one thousand farmers, more or less.]

Petition from Farmers, relative to Stock run-
ning at large.

TO THE HONORABLE THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF Repre-
SENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
IN LEGISLATURE
CONVENED:

Your petitioners, residents and tax-payers of
County, respectfully represent to your honorable body that the
farmers of this State are at present subjected to an immense
drain on their resources, by being compelled to build thousands
of miles of fence, not for their own use, but for the purpose

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of preventing the encroachment of others. At a low estimate, it is costing millions of dollars every year for this needless fencing. The man who wishes to keep stock may fence the necessary pasturage for the same, but to compel the farmer who does not have stock in any considerable quantity to keep up miles of fence, continually to rot down and be rebuilt, is an oppression which is causing many farmers to remain in poverty, who otherwise might be in comparatively independent cir

cumstances.

We, therefore, petition you to enact a law that will prevent stock of every description from running at large. (Here give county, state, and date.)

[Signed by five hundred farmers, more or less.]

Petition to the Governor, asking for Pardon. TO JOHN M. Palmer, Governor of the StatE OF ILLINOIS : The Petition of the undersigned Citizens respectfully represents:

That on the ninth day of July, 1871, John Jones, of the city of Chicago, was convicted before the Criminal Court, in said city of the crime of manslaughter, and sentenced therefor to the State prison at Joliet, where he now remains, for the term of twelve years: that the evidence upon which he was convicted, as will be seen by the summary appended, was not altogether conclusive: that previous to that time the said Jones had maintained the reputation of being a peaceable and upright man: and that his conduct since imprisonment, according to the letter of the warden, filed herewith, has been most exemplary. The said Jones has a family who need his support : and under the impression that the well-being of society will not be injured by his enlargement, and that the ends of justice, under the circumstances of the case, have been sufficiently answered, they respectfully implore executive clemency in his behalf.

(Here give town, state, and date.)

[Signed by, etc., etc.]

PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS

PLEASING variety in the routine of life is an occasional celebration. These are given often by certain societies, and comprise festivals, public dinners, picnics, excursions, reunions, etc.

Fourth of July.

A very appropriate day for a general celebration, in the United States, is the Fourth of July. In preparing for such a celebration, it is first necessary to appoint suitable committees to carry out the details of the work incident to such an

occasion. This is done by calling a meeting of the citizens at some public place, "for the purpose of making arrangements for celebrating the forthcoming anniversary of American Independence!" which meeting should organize in the usual form, by the appointment of president and secretary.

The meeting should consider the feasibility of such celebration, and, if it is deemed advisable to celebrate this anniversary, should appoint an executive committee of three, to have general supervisionof the whole affair, to be assisted by:

1. A finance committee, who will solicit the interested, at first, in the celebration, to make necessary funds.

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Let these arrangements be made three or four weeks before the "Fourth." Now, let the executive committee thoroughly advertise the list of committees, and what it is proposed to accomplish. In the meantime, the finance committee should report to the executive what amount of money may be relied upon, and the committee on orator should report the names of their speakers, while the various other committees will report what the attractions are to be in their several departments.

Then the executive committee should prepare their posters and programmes, descriptive of what strangers from abroad will see who attend the celebration, and crowds of people will come from near and far.

It is not necessary for many people to be

the same a success. The resolve by one person to have a grand celebration, who will call a public meeting, associate with himself two

by the appointment of the necessary committees, others, as an executive committee, and follow by the appointment of the necessary publishing the whole to the world, and going ahead, will generally make a very successful

celebration.

In the smaller towns so many committees may not be necessary, but having a good Executive Committee, the work is made much. lighter, by being distributed among a good many persons, though it will always devolve upon two or three individuals to carry the affair through to a successful conclusion.

Public Dinners.

The same regulations, to a certain extent, as in the Fourth of July celebration, may be observed in other public entertainments, though it may not be necessary to have as many com

mittees.

Where it is resolved to give a public dinner to a distinguished man, the first move is to extend to the person an invitation, as numerously signed as possible. If he accepts, he either fixes the day himself, or leaves that to the option of the party inviting him. In the latter case, they designate a time that will best suit his conveni

ence.

Arrangements having been made thus far, committees may be appointed on table, invitations, toasts, etc., the affair being conducted according to the etiquette of such occasions.

Picnics and Festivals.

These social entertainments, which are usually conducted in the interest of certain societies, are mostly pleasant affairs in proportion as they are agreeably conducted by the managers.

They should be especially noticeable for the absence of all formality, jollity and mirth reigning supreme. If another committee is appointed, outside of the executive, let it be a committee on fun.

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