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RESOLUTIONS.

Suitable for Forming Associations. Remonstrance. On the Departure of Friends, Expression of Wishes, etc.

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.

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 people 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 creating 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 carnest sympathy which have always brought him to the bedside of the sick and dying; for his efforts in behalf of the education of the masses; 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 esteem.

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."

"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 each member of this association shall pay to the treasurer two dollars, as membership fee, upon signing the constitution, and shall bear his share of the necessary expense incurred in recovering stolen property, and convicting thieves.

"Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by this meeting to draft articles of association for the government of the society, regulating dues, times of mecting, etc., for each member to sign, essentially embodying the ideas expressed in these resolutions."

Resolutions Remonstrating against a Nuisance.

· Resolved, That the continuance of the bone boiling establishment and glue factory of Messrs. Smith & Jones in the midst of a densely populated neighborhood, is an intolerable nuisance, which is incompatible with the health and comfort of those who reside 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 people of Jackson from patronizing the road, inasmuch as the South Western railway already has a depot near the center of the town.

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.

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It is a general rule, in the case of petitions presented to courts that an affidavit 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: For Opening a Street.

TO THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF, IN COMMON COUNCIL ASSEMBLED

Gentlemen - The undersigned respectfully solicit your honorable body to open and extend Walnut street, which now 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 ASSEMBLED

, IN COMMON COUNCIL

Gentlemen-Your petitioners pespectfully 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 de caying 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 eity. Sta e and date)

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

PETITIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE.

Petition from Farmers Asking for the Extermination of the Canada Thistle.

TO THE HONORABLE THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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 Running at Large.

TO THE HONORABLE THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF -, IN LEGISLATURE CONVENED Your petitioners, residents and tax payers of county, respect fully 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 pur At a low estimate, it is pose of preventing the encroachment of others 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 circumstances. We, therefore, petition you to enact a law to 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 the 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 con clusive; that previous to that time the said Jones had maintained the reputa tion 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.]

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 a 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 supervision of the whole affair, to be assisted by:

1. A finance committee, who will solicit the necessary funds.

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A committee on grounds, to select a suitable place for holding the cele bration, furnishing speakers' stand, seats for people, etc.

3. Committee on orator, who will provide speakers, reader of Declaration of Independence, etc.

4. Committee on music, to provide band, singing by the glee club, etc. 5. Committee on procession, who will induce the various societies, and a representation from the different trades, to appear in street procession, along with the representation of the different States in the Union.

6. Committee on military display, who will organize any military exhibition that may be thought advisable, take charge of firing guns, etc.

7. Committee on fireworks, who will attend to the arrangements for such exhibition in the evening.

8. Committee on amusements, whose especial duty it shall be to organize such street display of burlesque, etc., as will entertain and amuse the people. The executive committee may appoint the president of the day, the necessary marshals, and arrange for additional attractions and novelties calculated to secure the success of the celebration.

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 may be seen by strangers from abroad who attend the celebration, and crowds of people will come from near and far.

It is not necessary for many people to be interested at first in the celebration, to make the same a success. The resolve by one person to have a grand celebration, who will call a public meeting, associate with himself two others, as an executive committee, and follow by the appointment of the necessary committees, 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 committees.

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 convenience.

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.

For the Thanksgiving Festival.

"Our opinion on the Eastern Question: We agree with Russia, that Turkey ought to be gobbled.”

"The health of our venerable host: Although an American citizen, he is one of the best Grand Seniors that ever presided over Turkey.” "Thanksgiving: The magnetic festival that brings back erratic wanderers to the Old Folks at Home."

"The thanksgiving board: While it groans with plenty within, who cares for the whistling of the wind without."

"Thanksgiving: The religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a Family Meeting House."

"The Wooden Wedding of our Friends: And may all the children be chips of the old block."

"The Hero and Heroine of this Wooden Festival: May they flourish like green bay trees in their youth, and retain all their pith when they become elders."

For the Tin Wedding.

"The Golden Rule of Matrimony: Marry the first time for love-the second time for Tin."

The Fair Bride: She blushed at her first marriage, but she shows more metal to-day."

"Tin Weddings: And the bright reflections to which they give rise."

For the Crystal Wedding.

"Crystal Weddings: The medium through which the bliss of enduring affection is magnified, reflected, and made transparent to everybody."

"The fifteenth year of Wedlock: A matrimonial Stage, chiefly remarkable for its Tumblers."

"Our Hospitable Hostess: And may it never be her fate to look on life as through a glass darkly.'"

"The New Married Couple: They will not find the friendship of their friends as brittle as their gifts."