This book contains 48 pages. I have chosen to extract the ones that lists ONLY the Relics of this Centinnial Celebration of 1888, which is pages 7 thru 41. To run a SEARCH Click on EDIT at the top of your browser. Click on FIND. Type in the suname. Some of you may email me questioning as to where these items are now. I do not know the answer to any of those questions. My guess would be that some are in the possession of decendants, in local museums such as Campus Martius or other surrounding county museums, or the property of the Ohio Historical Society. I have found this to be the case with a few of the items listed here that once belonged to Asa Coburn. A researcher may want to visit the OHS Online Collection Catalog website at: http://www.ohiohistory.org/occ/menu.html Happy Hunting :o) Extracted by Debbie Noland Nitsche December 2004 1788-1888 CENTENNIAL CELERBRATION MARIETTA APRIL 7, 1888 REPORT OF COMMITTEES RELIC DEPARTMENT Report Of Proceedings Of The Committees Having Charge Of Relics At The Centennial Celebration, April 7, 1888 Commemorating The Hundredth Anniversary Of The First Settlement, Authorized By Congress, Of The Northwest Territory At Marietta, Ohio Compiled and Arranged By Mrs. L. A. Alderman. Published by The Ladies Committee of the Pioneer Association, 1888 E. R. Alderman & Sons, Printers Pages 7-41 LIST OF RELICS Representation Of The Descendants Of The Putnams Miss Letha Putnam Portrait in oil, life size of General Israel Putnam. Powder-horn, cane, bullet-molds and pistols, loaned by I. W. Putnam. Magnet, small photograph of his home, mirror, autograph, French Military coat, presented to him by General La Fayette; after the surrender of Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. Portrait, wedding vest, hatchel for flax of Israel Putnam, grandson of General Putnam's. First wife's wedding dress, second wife's china and silver teaspoons. Portrait of Lewis J. P. Putnam, great grandson of Gen. Israel Putnam. Military suit, coat, pants, sash, epaulets, hat, and sword. Cane made from shaft of first stationary flouring mill on the Muskingum river at Devol's Dam. Cane made from Osage orange wood, cut on the bank of Red river in Louisiana, formerly owned by Mr. C. Bonny, of Marietta. Presented to L. J. P. Putnam by Mrs. Bonny. Conch shell, long in use, owned by Alexander Dunbar, grand-father of Mrs. L. J. P. Putnam. Used as a dinner-horn and is almost two hundred years old. Platter formerly owned by Jonathan Devol, one of the first forty-eight, now owned by Mrs. Putnam. Portrait of General Rufus Putnam, small clock, pocket book, china, silver teaspoons, dining table, small picture of his home, with specimens of wall paper from the house of Gen. Putnam. Daguerretype of William R. Putnam, Sr., son of Gen. Rufus Putnam. Warming-pan and fire bellows. Old Fort bell and clock owned by Mrs. William Ferguson. Solid cherry tea-table, Wm. P. Doan, Stanleyville, O. Portrait of William R. Putnam, Jr., foot-stove, child's pants. Portrait of David Putnam; father of Douglas and David Putnam, of Harmar, some china formerly owned by Mrs. David Putnam. Lafayette sand-box. Syrup pitcher once belonging to the Blennerhassetts, loaned by Mrs. Putnam. Aaron Waldo Putnam's table. Wife's wedding-dress, veil, lace and a piece of wedding dress. Photographs of "The Corner Grocery," Danvers, Mass., where the pioneers assembled under the direction fo Haffield White to go to the headwaters of the Ohio to build boats, for transportation of the ment to the settlement in the Territory north-west of the Ohio. The building burned and was rebuilt in 1845. Outside view of Gen. Israel Putnam's residence, also a photograph of his bed-room. Residence of Jethro Putnam, one of the forty-eight, who returned to Massachusetts. Sent to the editor of the Marietta Register by Henry C. Torr, Danvers--or Peabody, Mass. PIONEER DEPARTMENT Mrs. R. E. Phillips Mrs. F. G. Best Motto: "Keep green the memory of the Pioneers." Miniature double and single log cabins; made by a lad, Otis K. Winters, Cutler, O. Log cabin, made by James Burchett, Harmar. A very perfect log cabin, nearly two feet square, door with latch-string, and a trim little grandmother, sitting in a rocking-chair, as housekeeper. The only instance of theft, was the mysterious disappearance of the old lady and her chair. The cabin made and owned by Mr. Jacob Carpenter, Harmar. Portions of the first millstones used in the state of Ohio; erected by Major Haffield White, Colonel Robert Oliver, and Captain John Dodge, on Wolf Creek, 1789. These stones are said to have been imported from France, and brought on houseback over the mountains, by "Braddock's Road," and then to the head waters of the Ohio river. They were transported in sections, and afterwards cemented together. Loaned by C. Malster, Waterford. Old millstones used in Fort Harmar, 1785-95, and first salt-kettle used in making salt in the state of Ohio. Loaned by Captain I. N. Hook, Hooksburg. Two wooden mold board plows. One made by Commodore Abraham Whipple, for Peter Fernley, in 1808; owned by W. L. Reckard. The other made by James Morris, 1823. S. B. Hildreth. Flax-brake in ints natural state, not broken, table linen, handkerchief and plow. Long in the family of Mr. Earl Vincent and his wife Rhoda Vincent. H. C. Vincent. Shaving-box and bristles. The box made by Aaron Clough and used in Farmer's Castle, Belpre, 1806. Mrs. S. S. Knowles. Old Fort Bell, used in Campus Martius, 1788-96. Mrs. William Ferguson. Mortar and pestle, and mirror. Mrs. J. T. Hart, Harmar. Lock and key of the first jail in the state of Ohio; weight of lock 15 lbs., key, 2 lbs. A piece of the first carpet woven in Marietta, by Mrs. Azariah Pratt, soon after leaving the Fort, 1803. A quilt, the outside of which was ordered from England before the Revolution, for bed curtains, as part of an outfit for a bride, taking three months for the order to reach its destination, and the sme length of time for the return of the goods. Pewter plates used in the Fort, and only when "company" was announced. Wheel and real, over one hundred years old. Descended from one branch of the Morse family to Mrs. A. C. McGirr. Leaf from the Magnolia tree that La Fayette planted at Mount Vernon. Small pieces of stone from Washington's tomb. R. D. Carothers. Wall paper from the house of William Parker, Newburyport, Mass. Mrs. S. C. Dawes. Mortar and pestle, brought to Marietta or Waterford at the time of the first settlement, from Connecticut; is one hundred and fifty years old. Loaned by B. F. Dutton, Chester Hill. Bellows and pewter platter, 1767, Nrs. I. W. Andres. Silver snuffers and tray, two bonnets. Mrs. Newton. Andircons, candlesticks and vase. Mrs. D. R. Sniffen. Padlock and hand-saw, once belonged to Stephen Devol, who came to Ohio in 1800. Mr. Theodore Devol. Towel, table-cloth, silhouette and veil. Mrs. C. H. Newton. Candlestick, warming pan and Bible. Mrs. Smith. Lamp, bellows, padlock, compass, chain and staff; owned by G. A. Wood's grandfather, who came from New Jersey, born 1759. Left home on the 4th of July, 1785 to join a company of surveyors at Pittsburg to survey the public lands Northwest of the Ohio river and west of Pennsylvania, under the direction fo the Geographical Surveyor of the United States. When they arrived at Pittsburg, the Indians were so troublesome that they gave up the work; but while thee, he contracted with "Tilton and Gibbs," who had ninety-one thousand acres of land near Belleville, W. Va., to survey and settle the same. He built a boat, loaded it with horses and cattle, farm tools, etc., and with ten men left Pittsburg Nov. 28, 1785, where he stayed until 1791, when he moved to campus Martius. During the Indian War he surveyed at Round Bottom, on the Muskingum, where he had a guard of twenty men. After peace with the Indians was declared he spent much time in surveying the Seven Ranges, east of the Ohio Company's lands. G. A. Wood. Shawl, watch, butter bowl, over one hundred years old. Miss Eunice Eddleston. Masonic apron, 1788, made of deer skin; piece of Plymouth Rock. Ball tickets from 1809 to 1814. Miss C. P. Nye. Tape look, warming pan, one hundred years old. Mrs. W. P. Cutler. Traveling trunk of Dr. Manasseh Cutler, used when coming to Ohio--in his noted chaise journey to Ohio--1788. W. P. Cutler. Small wheel, distaff, and flax. Wheel once belonged to the grandmother (Seeley) of Mrs. R. L. Curtis. A drawing of Camppus Martius, 7x9 inches; showing very distinctly the rooms for dwellings, the Block Houses at the corners, and heavy fence surrounding it. A plan of the drawing on the same card says: A Plan Of Campus Martius, at the City of Marietta, Territory of the United States, N. W. of the River Ohio. Explantations following: D--Block House, of hewed logs. G--Gateways W--Well P--Dwelling houses. I--Watch Tower B--Belfry Well, watch-tower and belfry do not show, as indicated. The paper on which this drawing is made indicates great age. Loaned by Mrs. Sylvester Sheets, Salama, W. Va. Ship-carpenter's ax, found in digging a cellar near the site of Campus Martius, during the Centennial Celebration, by William Warren. A gold ring was imbedded in the rust, the accumulation of a century. Sea-going vessels were once built at Marietta. Gun, the barrel brought by John Greene, St., from Warwick, R. I. 1796, to Belpre, O. He owned the gun several years prior to the above date. Killed quails with it, distance 80 yards. Christopher Greene, Newport. Beads, scissors. Stock-buckle, worn by Dr. Ephraim True, in 1796. Hunting fork, ninety-two years old; pewter platter. Mrs. E. T. Hutchins. Powder-horn, date 1774, owned by the great grandfather of Mr. Sylvester Sheets. Henry Sheets. Cane, sword, powder-horn, watch, mortar and pestle, thread sleeve buttons and iron candlestick. Mrs. W. B. Mason, Miss Mary Mason. Old auger, F. G. Guitteau. Half bushel measure and copper's jointer, 1800. S. B. Hildreth. Hickory chair and earthenware crock, once belonged to Return J. Meigs. Mrs. McQuaig. Washstand, Mrs. Whittlesey. Chair, Dr. H. N. Curtis. Dress, Mrs. R. B. Hart, no date. Silver goblet that Commodore Abraham Whipple captured from the British steamer Gaspee, 1773. Silk embroidered dress, that Commodore Whipple's daughter wore at a ball in Newport, R. I., in which she opend the ball with County, Rochambeau, 1773. Mr. D. Fisher, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Split broom, made by John Noble in 1810. Shovel and flail, made by James Wiley, in 1816; hammer, came from Pennsylvania. Loaned by Mr. Chris McKee, Caldwell, O. Waffle-irons, once belinging to Mrs. Gen. Joseph Buell, weight 10 lbs; reflector, for baking by wood fire, and tea-pot. Miss Lizzie Anderson. Corset-board, made in New England, by Jonathan Sprague, Sr. who came to Marietta in June, 1788. He carved it with his pen-knife for his intended. But as "there is many a slip between the cup and the lip," she did not get it. He kept it until his death, and it is now in possession of his son, Elijah Sprague. Copper tea-kettle, brass ladle, corset over one hundred years old; silk dress, and quilt. Mrs. Theodore Scott. Old lamp, found under ground, near the Point, or Boiler corner. A. J. Richards. Cheese-toaster, over one hundred years old. Mrs. C. B. Hall. Oil painting, by Sala Bosworth, of Fort Harmar, erected in 1785-86, by Untied States troops. Painting of Campus Martius. Loaned by Dr. George Hildreth. Watch, the property of John Mathews, who landed at Marietta, O., April 7th, 1788. He was the Civil Engineer of the Ohio Company, and run the north and south lines in the now states of Ohio and Michigan. He carried this watch all the time he was engaged in the work. No the property of his grandson, Daniel G. Mathews. One half of skirt, woven by Elizabeth Pearson, of Rowley, Mass., who, in 1762, married Enoch Tappan, of Newburyport, Mass. Mrs. S. D. Mills. Andircons, weight over forty pounds. J. H. Black, Harmar. Crud iron lamp for burning grease. H. S. Hagan. Foot-stove, old book, Mrs. J. W. McMaster. Powder-horn, the property of Asa Coburn, who was a scout or ranger for the Marietta and Waterford garrisons during the Indian War, 1790-95. Pocket-book, in which he carried "Continental scrip." Dress button, from the dress of Mary Coburn, wife of Major Asa Coburn, Sr., a soldier of the Revolutionary War; married about the year 1750. Major Coburn was the father of Phineas Coburn, who was one of the first 48 Pioneers. Loaned by H. C. Frye. Shoes worn by teh betrothed of Nathan Hale, of Revolutionary fame. Mrs. H. P. Kingsbury. Linen table-cloth, the flax raised, sun and woven by the members of Major John Clark's family, as early as 1818. A piece of very fine embroidery for a dress, wrought by Miss Melissa Clark, 1824. A nuff-box, made of mother-of pearl, bound with silver, brought from India, owned and carried by the late Major John Clark, Marietta. Loaned by Mrs. E. S. McIntosh. Her husband, Col. E. S. McIntosh, was born in 1793. Died March 30, 1889. Sword which once belonged to Captain Joathan Stone, of Belpre, and early pioneer who served in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War until its close. His military record and commissions are in the possession of B. B. Stone. General Artemas Ward's pistols, used in the Revolutionary War. Owned by Mrs. A. B. White. Picture, embroidered by Mrs. Nahum Ward in 1816. Lace collar made by Mrs. Ward, 1826. Mrs. A. B. White, Parkersburgh, W. Va. Piece of lace, made in 1700, by Mrs. Sloan, great-great-grandmother of Mrs. W. L. Ralston. Wine-chest, bottles and glasses, belonged to General Joseph Buell, 1786. Mrs. Edward Buell. Brass spoon-molds, loaned by Col. R. E. Phillips, with the following history: Spoon-molds cast in the Valley of Virginia during the year 1788, where the twon of Winchester C. H., Frederick Co., now stands, and are now (1888) 120 years old. They have been in the possession of the Phillips family one hundred years, dating with the settlement under charge of Rufus Putnam. It was the custom of the settlers, at this early perion to melt pewter and mold their own spoons--the pewter often being utilized in this way that had been "worn out" in pewter plates. Especially was this true if they expected a visit from friends--at such times they would often melt the old spoons and cast new ones. A spoon accompanied the molds and this was presented to Ex-President Hayes; at the date of the Centennial Celebration he was the only Ex-President of the United States. Iron stew-kettle, in which the first meal was cooked by a woman; formerly belonging to Mrs. James Owen, the first woman who settled in the colony, at Marietta, August 19, 1788, and to whom was gvien one hundred acres of land, in recognition of this fact. (On pg. 48 of this book has this footnote: ERRATA-pg. 12-- Mrs. Owen, wife of James Owen arrived in Marietta June 5, 1788.) An old mirror. Behind the glass was placed money sufficient to pay land upon reaching Ohio. In the trials of a long journey the owner (Mr. Sprague) forgot where his money was, and in that way missed his purchase while land was cheap; the money being found many years after. He was known to say,: that he attributed his being a poor man to fooling with a looking-glass. Both articles now owned by B. F. Sprague. Emboridered housewife, crape chemisette, foot-stove and warming-pan. Mrs. S. D. Mills. Pin-cushion, handkerchief with a history, linen shirt, made for Peter Fernley on this twenty-first birth-day. Mrs. W. L. Reckard. Iron tea-kettle that once belonged to Isaac and Rebecca Williams, who settled at Williamstown, W. Va., 1786. Owned by H. B. McKinney, Williamstown, W. Va. Bed quitl made in Old Virginia. Mrs. W. W. McCoy. Photograph, copy "Landing of the Pioneers." J. D. Caldwallader. Bellows, andirons, candlestick and snuffers. Mrs. J. C. Paxton. Mortar and pestle--no date. Captain Nathaniel Dodge. Wool-card, one hundred years old. Mrs. S. C. Dawes. Slippers--no date. Mrs. James Holden. Porringer, and embroiderd picket-book. Mrs. R. E. Phillips Birtish sword, found on the battlefield of Brandywine, 1777, by the great grandfather of Z. D. Walter. Curtain knobs, 1700. Owned by Mrs. S. C. Dawes. Drum, over one hundred years old. Carried throught the Revolutionary war and war of 1812. W. M. Hart. Keg, made by Mr. Joseph Babcock, who came to Harmar 1803. It is nearly 70 years old. Picture of Marietta in 1825. Framed carved by the granddaughter of Col. Ichabod Nye, of oak from the first house built in Putnam--ninth ward of Zanesville--in 1802. Property of Mrs. Potts, Zanesville, O. Foot-stove. Mrs. Richard Hayes, Newport. Old razor and stran. Wm. Flagg, Lowell. Sword of Major Eleazer Curtis, used in the Revolutionary war. Dr. H. N. Curtis. Warming pan, andirons, sampler, cap, shovel and tongs. Mr. J. G. Barker. Bricks from the old well in the court of Campus Martiuis. Loaned by Harry Nye. Pill-box used by Dr. Leonard, who married Lydia Moulton, daughter of Wm. Woulton, one of the forty-eight pioneers, 1788. Mrs. E. F. Racer. Foot-stove, door-latch, made of hickory, by James Lawton, Sr., of Barlow, for his daugher, Rebecca, wife of Richard Greene, of Newport, about 70 years ago. J. B. Green, Newport., O. Old musket used during the Frnech and Revolutionary War. Brought to this county (Washington), 1801 and carred in the war of 1812, by Benjamin Palmer. Now owned by E. H. Palmer. Conch shell, brought by Vermont in 1800. Miss Ida Porter. Child's calico pants, first worn by W. D. Devol. Mrs. W. D. Devol. Spoon-molds, 16th century. Columbia Downing, Middleport, Ohio. Warming-pans, carved brass, foot stove, Mrs. Wm. Ferguson. Pewter platter, powder-horn, and old cream-pitcher, brought by the family of Major George Payne overland to Ohio in 1798. Tea-canister, seventy-five years old. Mrs. F. L. Ramsey. Tea-cansiter. Mrs. Wm. Whittlesey. Pieces of silk dresses that belonged to the wife of Miles Standish, on of which she wore as a wedding dress in 1620, and was brought by her from England, the same year, in the Mayflower. Letter book. Mrs. T. F. Davis. Old bridle-bit, and iron pick, found int he well of Fort Harmar, when cleaned about two years ago (1886). S. H. Putnam. Sword, once belonging to Hon. James M. Booth, first Mayor of Marietta. Loaned by E. M. Booth. Planks, from the "Adventure Galley," one of the boats built at Sumrill's Ferry, which brought the first forty-eight to Marietta, April 7, 1788. They were supposed to be used in the erection of the Putnam House, Belpre, O., in 1794. The house was torn down in 1888, and these planks were discovered within the wall and indentified by auger holes and large wooden pins, such as were used only in constructing boats. Loaned by W. F. Dana, Belpre, O. Sword sheath, found in cutting away the bank for the street in front of site of Campus Martius, abou the year 1878, and given by the workmen to John D. Grow, of Pomeroy. Loaned by Mary E. Grow. Mirror, that Sarah Waldo, wife of Israel Putnam, brought with her when a bride. It is 124 years old. Now owned by Miss Katie Gilbert, Belpre, O. Two pieces of divided coin, represent the way of making change by the Pioneers. One, the larger, found on the farm formerly owned by Lieut. George Ewing, father of Thomas Ewing, Sr.; the other on the Cutler farm, on Federal Creek, Athens county. A small copper coin, Roman, of the time of Constantine the Great, not less than 1550 years old. Brass coin--on history. Watch, deed, Gazette, mortar and pestle. B. F. Dutton, Chester Hill. Housewife, owned and used by Mrs. Mary Curtis, wife of Jason R. Curtis, Aid-de-camp to Governor Meigs. Crass candlestick, try and snuffers, one hundred years old. Lace collar, hand made, and worn ninety-five years ago. Needle-case. Loaned by Mary and Lucy Curtis. Piced of linen, flax raised, spun and woven by Mrs. H. H. Devol. Round tea-table, solid cherry, with hinge top, to set against the wall. Once belonged to Gen. Rufus Putnam, about one hundred years old. Bought at the sale of John D. Amlin, purchased at his sale by Philo Doan, 35 years ago, and is now owned by Wm. P. Doan, Stanleyville. Old tavern sign, on National Road, 1812. Owned by Shepherd Humphrey, Coolville. This old Sign formerly belonged to Jacob Humphrey, born in England in 1784. His father, on landing in Philadelphia, in June, 1787, shouted "Glory to God," being so rejoiced at reaching a country whose citizens could worship according to the dictates of their own conscience. He was at once locked up for a fanatic, but was soon released. Jacob Humphrey settled in Troy township, Athens county, in 1798. The country a wilderness and the nearest mill was forty miles distant, at Devol's dam, on the Muskingum. The nearest post-office, Marietta or Gallipolis. After paying for his license for marriage to Mary Spacht, he had two dollars left, which he invested in an ax. He kept a house of entertainment on the road between Marietta and Galipolis, and this Sign hung in front of the pioneer cabin. Steel tongs, once owned by Commodore Abraham Whipple, 109 years old. Miss Susan Chesebro. Piece of fringe, and portion of skirt, from saddle used by George Washington. Mrs. E. W. Nye. Also, stirrup, once belonging to a saddle of George Washington. Mr. Jacob Ebinger. Old split broom made by Amos Porter, and by him given to Walter Thomas. Loaned by B. B. Stone. Silver spectacles of Wing Devol who was born in Rhode Island, 1775, came to the Northwest Territory when twenty-five years of age. Thimble, wax-box and tailor's goose, used by Wing Devol. One of his patrons being Herman Blennerhassett. Hatchet, owned and used by Israel Putnam, III., grandson of General Israel Putnam. Rolling-pin, over one hundred years old, used in teh families of Spencer Sharp, John and Alfred Marshall, and now worn until unfit for use. Embroidery, by Frances Peck, 1796, Linchfield, Mass. Mrs. F. L. Ramsey. Linen quilt, stuffed with wool, made in 1760, brought from England, 1790. Mrs. J. Stanwood. Silk dress, 1790, corset stays brought from England and worn by Sarah Alcock. Now Mrs. Theodore Scott. Southern moss, from Orlando, Florida, for decoration of rooms. Donated by Mrs. A. L. Ford. Masonic emblem. Mrs. T. S. Matthews. Plat of Campus Martius, on card board, in lead pencil, with the names of families occupying the first and second floors. Drawn by Melzer Nye, given to E. w. Nye--no date. Loaned by Mrs. E. W. Nye. FEARING COLLECTION A silhouette of Paul Fearing, the first lawyer admitted to the bar in the Northwest Territory. Box carved by Paul Fearing, mortar and pestle, candlesticks, office chair, knee-buckle, silver cloak clasps, china tea set 93 years old, used in the old Harmar Fort, in which Mrs. Mayberry and Mrs. H. Fearing were rocked. A little linen shirt, worn first by Mrs. Mayberry and used as the first one for four generations. A doll, dressed in clothes 64 years old, embroidered by Mrs. Henry Fearing and worn by her children. One pair of long silk gloves worn by Mrs. Paul Fearing. A satin and crape dress, worn by Mrs. H. Fearing, sixty years old. Silk belonging to Mrs. I. P. Mayberry. A feather fan, with a looking-glass in it, 55 years old, used by Charlotte Dana Allen. Wine glass and china sugar bowl, which belonged to Bathesheba Rouse, a sister of Mrs. Paul Fearing, who married Richard, a son of Griffin Green. Bathsheba Rouse taught a school in Farmer's Castle in 1790. Dr. Hildreth says, "which is believed to be the first school of white children ever assembled within the bounds of the State of Ohio." The Moravians had schools as early as 1779. Two miniatures of Mr. and Mrs. H. Fearing, fifty years old. Two portraits of Mr. and Mrs. H. Fearing, 63 years old. Old tea-pot used by Paul Fearing; old sampler 70 years old; old copy-book. Dressing glass, owned by Benjamin Bana, who came to Ohio in 1794 and settled at Waterford. He was the grandson of General Israel Putnam and grandfather of General B. D. Fearing. Coat of arms of Dana family (a photograph). A table-cloth, made by Mrs. B. Dana. She was the daughter of Benjamin Shaw and Elizabeth Cushing Shaw. A pair of slippers, and a bonnet, once owned by Mrs. Benjamin Dana, of Waterford, and now owned by Mr. Fearing. It was given to Mr. Dana, at a Washington County Fair, by Mr. George Dana, of Belpre, for being the most extensive wool grower in the county at that time. Paul Fearing and Benjamin Ives Gilman were the first to purchase a fine wool imported sheep in Washington county, exchanging 1600 acress of land for one sheep. The purchase was made in 1801 or 1802. (Major John Clark also brought sheep at a very early date.) These articles were loaned by Captain Henry Fearing and his daughter, Mrs. S. E. Norton. Hunting-fork, believed to have belonged to Isaac Williams, as he was a noted hunter, and this was found in a shot-pouch of his purchased at a sale. Loaned by Miss Mary Clone. Old piano, the first brought to Marietta, 1816 for Mrs. Nahum Ward, with the exception,perhaps, of one, at an earlier date, owned by the daughter of Col. Ebenezer Sproat. Loaned by Mrs. G. H. Barbour, Cincinnati. Pocket-book, dated 1727. also, wooden ladle or dipper, with the following history attached: Nathaniel Little and Pamelia Bradford were married February 6th, 1792 at Kingston, Plymouth Co., Mass., and came immediately to Belpre, Ohio. After living a few years there, they removed to Newport, Ohio, and used this ladle to bail their canoe, in which they traveled. Pamelia Bradford was born November 3d, 1764. She was the third child of Paybody Bradford, who was the son of Gamalia Bradford, who was son of William Bradford, the Pilgram. Captain A. B. Little. A piece silk. Mrs. Aaron Waldo Putnam's bridal dress. A silk lace shawl., eighty years old, wrought by Mrs. Julia Putnam, grandmother and aunt of S. C. Gilbert, Rockland, Ohio. LIST OF ARTICLES LOANED BY THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY PIONEER ASSOCIATION ADDISON PALMER, SEC'Y A trunk belonging to the Cass family, brought over in the "Mayflower." One pair of stirrups, supposed to have been used in the Crusade of the 11th century. Portrait of Rev. David Young, a pioneer preacher, in the intinerant service; born 1779, died 1858. Portrait of General Convers, 1813. Books--Treatise on Medicine, 1777; Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1735; Geographical Dictionary of the United States, 1805. One tidy, said to have been knit by the oldest daughter of General Rufus Putnam. Seven different pieces of coin, (U. S. money), 1777 to 1802. Copper coins 1781 Portrait of Benjamin Tupper, 1789. One sword, with the following history attached: "This sword is over 145 years old. It was brought to America from Schotland in 1745, by General Hugh Mercer, carried by him in the Revolutionary War, until he fell in the famous charge of Princeton. Just before he expired he handed it to his only brother then in America, Abraham Mercer. At the commencement of the are of 1812 Abraham Mercer gave this then old sword to his son, Andrew Mercer, who carried it until the close of that war. In the year 1845 he gave it to his son, J. C. Mercer, the present owner. Hugh Mercer settled in Mirginia, May 12, 1755, and died January 12, 1777. Abraham Mercer settled in Muskingum County early in 1863. PIONEER DEPARTMENT -- PORTRAITS Motto-- "Silently they guide us." Photograph of Amos Porter,--the last survivor of the forty-eight. Born in Chelsea, Mass., Feb. 20, 1769; was 19 years of age when he came to Ohio; died Nov. 28, 1861, at the age of 92 yers. Loaned by his great granddaughter, Mrs. James Scholfield, Stanleyville. Photograhs of Mrs. Nancy Frost, who was born in Fayette, Co., Penn., Oct. 22, 1784. Came to Marietta in 1789; settled in Adams township in April, 1795. He age, at the time of the Centennial Celebration was 103 years, 5 months, and 15 days. W. H. Lowell, furnished Photograph, which was taken June, 1885. Mr. Miles Stacey also loanded photograps of this lady. Oil painting, large, of Oliver Hall, New London, Conn. Painted 1815, and took the prize of an art exhibition in New York City. Loaned by Miss Lizzie Anderson. Portrait of John Cutler, of Killingly, Conn., 1700. Loaned by his great-great-grandaughter, Mrs. Sarah C. Dawes. Engraving of Nahum Ward. Rev. J. T. Lusk. Portrait, in oil, of Israel Putnam III. Owned by Mrs. W. D. Devol. Crayon Portrait. Mr. Alfred Hoff. Portrait of Sampson Cole. Loaned by W. H. Cole. Picture, embroiderd by Mrs. Nahum Ward. 1815. Oned by Mrs. W. L. Rolson. Portrait, in oil, of Mrs. Mary Dana, wife of Captain William Dana, of Belpre, Washington County,Ohio. Emigrated from New England, near the close of the last century, and with her husband and family wete residents of Farmer's Castle, at Belpre, during the Indian war. She was the mother of Elizabeth, wife of Col. Joseph Barker, of Union township, William, Luther, and Stephen Dana, of Newport township, Edmund and George Dana, Sr., of Belpre township, in Washington county, Ohio; also, of John and Charles Dana, who went to the Southwest; also, of Mary, who married Caleb Emerson of Marietta, Ohio; and of Frances, who married Charles Shipman, who resided some time at Gallipolis, Ohio, afterwards at Athens and Marietta, O. (Frances died at Gallipolis.) Portrait, in oil, of Mary Dana Emerson, wife of Caleb Emerson, was born in New England, September 18th, 1786; her parents being Captain William Dana and Mary his wife; who emigrated to Washington County, Ohio during her infancy; she being carried on horseback by her elder sister, Elizabeth, wife of Col. Joseph Barker. Her parents settled at Belpre, and she was still a child during the Indian War, the family residing in Farmer's Castle. She married Caleb Emerson July 29th, 1810, at Marietta, Ohio, and resided there until the time of her death, March 21st, 1871. She was the mother of seven children, who are all living except the eldest, Mary Emerson, Jr., the wife of Matthew Maddox, who died September 9th, 1862. Loaned by Mrs. W. D. Bailey. Portraits of Mary Dana, George Dana and Deborah Ames. Mr. W. F. Dana. Silhouette or profile of Daniel Green, of Newport, Ohio. Graduate of Marietta College, 1842. Died 1844. Mrs. Susan Greene. Oil painting of Mrs. David Putnam, Sr., mother of Douglas and David Putnam. Painted one hundered years ago. S. H. Putnam. Rev. Levi Lankton and wife. Oil painting on wood, 1822. Mrs. C. E. Ewing. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Shipman and wife. Came to Marietta in July, 1790. Mrs. Beaman Gates., Also portraits of same. Loaned by Dr. H. B. Shipman. Portrait of Thomas Corwin, 1840. Picture of the death of the son of Henry Clay, at Buena Vista. Loaned by James McFarland, Noble Co., O. Painting on ivory, over eighty years old. Mrs. S. A. Eells. Oil portraits of Griffin Greene and wife. Loaned by Mr. Stimson, for the College. Oil painting of Dr. S. P. Hildreth, the historian, whose memory will be preserved by a greatful community, for his interest and effort to preserve the local history of this county, form the first settlement, April 7, 1788, until 1850. Came to Marietta 1806. Died 1863-- eighty years of age. The mother of Noah. L. Wilson. Loaned by Mrs. J. F. Stanwood. Small painting on ivory of "The Right Honorable Lord, Mayor of London." Brought to America by Dr. Leonard, in 1798. Loaned by Miss E. F. Racer. Photograph (enlarged) of Return Jonathan Meigs, Jr. Mrs. McQuaig. Portrait of Rev. Manasseh Cutler. Loaned by Wm. P. Cutler. Silhouettes of Griffin Greene, Sr. Born at Warwick, Rhode Island, 1749. Died at Marietta, O. 1804 Griffin Greene, Jr. Died at Marietta 1851 or 1852. At one time postmaster in this city. His father, Griffin Greene, Sr., and his brother, Philip, in same office. Mrs. Mary C. Skinner, wife of one of the early pioneers. Painted in 1780. Loaned by Mazie M. Hart. Portrait, of Sarah Boaman, wife of Capt. William Mills, afterwards wife of Dr. Jabez True. Born at Westminster, Mass., May 8, 1754. Died at Marietta, August 24, 1825. Mrs. S. D. Mills. PLACED IN THE LECTURE ROOM OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Col. Joseph Barker, Major Georg Barker, Emeline Barker (maiden name Dana)--Loaned by J. G. Barker. Capt. Henry Frearing, Mrs. Henry Fearing--Loaned by Henry Fearing, aged 90 years, 1888. Charles Shipman, Joanna B. Shipman. Israel W. Andrews, President of Marietta College 30 yrs. Jonathan Sprague. Melissa Sprague--Father and mother of J. A. Sprague. Rev. Wm. Swayze, Frances Swayze--Father and mother of Mrs. F. L. Ramsey. Joseph Dyar. A number of portraits in Oil, Crayon, and large Photographs were in the displays of Mr. J. D. Cadwallader, and his successors, Baron & King, and in Mr. Craig's display. Among them were the following: Hon. Wm. P. Cutler, Col. John Mills, Major L. J. P. Putnam, Hon. George M. Woodbridge, Deacon Samuel Shipman, Hon. William Whittlesey, S. T. Nye, Sr., Judge S. S. Knowles, Douglas Putnam, Captain Owen Franks, and others. Rev. ___ Wheat, first Rector of St. Lukes church. Mrs. Van Zandt, mother of Mrs. C. B. Wells. Judge Joseph Barker and Mrs. Joseph Barker. Mrs. E. W. Buell. Edward Freeman. Mr. M. P. Wells. Portrait of Emily Bailey, aged 85 years; Welthy Cross, 87; Mary Brown, 87, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey. Miss Ida Dutten. Mary and Dana Hubbell. Grandchildren of Winchester Dana. Loaned by Mrs. S. S. Knowles. Large photograph, in colors, of Helen Curtis, (great granddaughter of Davis Green), and James and Mrs. E. M. Ferguson. Mrs. Z. D. Walter. Photograph of Lewis G. Clark, the famous Octoroon, and the genuine "George Harris" at "Uncle Toms Cabin." Also a sample of linen thread, spun by him when in slavery. He has visited in Marietta, whee he has many friends, and has a love for the city as the gateway to freedom. He was born on Silver Creek, Madison Co., Ky. His father was Daniel Clark, a Revolutionary soldier, and his mother Letitia Campbell, a quadroon. Loaned by Mrs. S. A. Eells. Silhouettes, supposed to be those of Griffin Greene, Sr., and wife, Mrs. Susan Greene. Portrait, in oil of Henry Bartlett, who came to Ohio in 1796. Mrs. Beman Gates. Photograph of Commodore Abraham Whipple. Brought to the Celebration by Mrs. Agnes Triban, a great granddaughter ot Commodore Whipple, of Middleboro, Mass. Old portrait. Moses Monette. Two old pictures, (minitures). Mrs. Hugh Morris. Silhouette. Mrs. Mary Patton. Family Record. Dating back nearly two hundred years. C. C. Davis. Portrait of Mrs. Mary Pattin, born 1807. PIONEER -- MISCHELLANEOUS Committee--Miss Sallie Finch, Mrs. W. D. Devol, Miss Helen Devol, Miss Maggie Reckard (Motto) "1788 The Day We Celebrate 1888" "APRIL SEVENTH" Lace veils, Mrs. J. W. Stanley, Miss Minnie Gaitree, Mrs. C. H. Newton, Mrs. H. P. Kingsbury. Linen shirt, made for Peter Fernley for this twenty-first brithday. Lace handkerchief, brought from England, completely cobered with printing, among other instructions a Bill of Fare, for every month of the year. Pin Cushion. Loaned by Mrs. W. L. Reckard. Dark chintz calico, fifty cents per yard, eighty years ago. Mrs. E. G. Brigham. Very old slippers. Mrs. C. W. Newton. Church, made of shells, Silas Chesebro. Linen pants, made in Zanesbille, Ohio, 1837, by Sarah Stanger, leg of a Doe. Loaned by James McFarland. Centennial Medal, "Rufus Putnam Superintendent of Ohio Company. Marietta settled April 7, 1888." Obverse side--Centennial Marietta, Ohio. Campus Martius, built by Ohio Company 1788-1888. A. D. Alderman. Pieces of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln's dresses. Mrs. W. H. Lord. Photograph of Stone Castle. Mrs. Greene. Photograph of St. Paul Ice Palace. Mr. Carothers. Old quilt and cream jug. Mrs. C. A. Ewing. Mittens knit by J. W. L. Brown's mother, 1858. Chair, belonging to Daniel Cherry, and was once the property of the mother of Gen. Reno, 1823. Wooden dipper made from knot of wood, found on Wing-dam, by Chas. Knox. Large feather cushion--was worn in the top of ladies dress sleeves. Mrs. I. W. Andrews. Piece of the oldest imposing stone used in Marietta Register Office--found after the fire. E. R. Alderman. Stand-cloth, candle-stick. Mrs. Hugh Morris. Relics from the Chicago fire. Rev. C. E. Dickson. Mirror and silk apron. Alice Hogan. Child's dress and apron of 1840. Mrs. Esther Hovey. Snuff-box, case for pen and pencils, sword, dress, watch stand. Mrs. James Reppert. Quilt, cream jug, Memorial tablets of Misses Euncie and Elizabeth Lankton. Mrs. C. A. Ewing. Hatchet. Mrs. W. D. Devol. Stock, sugar tongs, buckle, lace veil Mrs. John Stanley. Sword of Captain Highland in the seige of Vicksburg; transferred to the room at City Hall. Mr. Highland. Chinese lock and a pipe sent from near Beverly. ____ ____. Braclets and sand box of Annie Maria Cole, 1830. Mrs. Annie Cole. Shawl, one hundred years old. Mrs. Mary Eddleston. Antlers of dear, shot in 1844 in athens county by E. Cutler. ____ Cutler. Harrison Log Cabin Medal 1840. Mrs. L. A. Alderman. Ohio birds nest. Birds nest filled with Buckeyes. Committee. Double coverlets, over fifty years old, Mrs. Dr. Sam Hart, Mrs. E. R. Alderman, Miss Mary Curtis, Mrs. H. D. Lucas. The latter made in Scottland. Halberd, flag-staff and belt. Mrs. S. A. Eells. Towell, table linen, Silhouette. Mrs. Charles Newton. Painting on white velvet, reel in a bottle. Miss Susan Chesebro. Chair and dress. Miss Mary Hart. "Bunch of Keys." The keys from the "burnt district" on Front Street Fire March 13, 1888. Arranged in rows with owners names, by Earl S. Alderman. Playthings bought in Providence, R. I. 1814, and brought to Marietta by Wm. Smith, father of Mrs. Mary Pattin. BONNETS AND CANES Ladies Contributing To This Department Mrs. G. H. Lord Mrs. Kingsbury Mrs. W. D. Devol Mrs. Andrews Miss Finch Mrs. S. B. Hildreth Mrs. C. E. Dickinson There were quite a number of old bonnets and veils, ranging in age from twenty-five to one hundred years old. The two extremes in size were represented. One, no larger than a saucer, and one so large that a band-box was on exhibition, such as had to be made to order at the time these bonnets of mammoth size were worn. Cane, with forty-two figures, carved by a lad at the Children's Home, some years ago. Owned by J. J. Garry. Cane, carried by Dr. B. F. Hart at the Battle of Shiloh, 1862 Cane made from Waterford Block-house, erected in 1789. Mrs. McAtee. Cane, made from the Pepper tree, in China. Rev. Charles Stanley presented it to Dr. I. W. Andrews, on his last visit here, previous to dated of Centennial Celebration. Loaned by Mrs. I. W. Andrews. Canes, of interesting historical value, and from foreign countries. Miss C. S. Dawes. Ironwood cane, from Australia, 88 years old. W. A. Humes. Cane, cut on Blennerhassett's Island, 1845. Mr. S. H. Putnam. Cane cut from the first apple tree grown in Ohio, and made by the grandfather of Stephen Weiser. Persian cane, from the site of the Battle of Arbela. Mr. John Shedd. Cane, presented to Nahum Ward, in Paris, in 1823, by La Fayette. Mrs. A. B. White, Parkersburg. German cane, 155 years old. Mr. Landler. A cane that Dr. B. F. Hart designated as his "dog killer." Cane, made from the first house built in Kaskaskia, Illinois, 1721. R. D. Carothers. A very knotty, thorny cane, odd and unmanagable. Mr. Will Waters. Cane, used by Col. Thomas Grosvenor, Colonel of First Connecticut Regiment. Revolutionary War, S. L. Grosvenor. Cane of Col. William B. Mason. Miss Mary Mason. Three canes, one 150 years old. Mrs. James Reppert. Cane, made fromt eh house where General La Fayette stayed while in Vincennes, Indiana, 1824. R. D. Carothers. MANUSCRIPTS, BOOKS AND COMMISSIONS Commitee: Miss Flora Bennett Miss Mahala McCallister Motto: "Ohio The Buckeye State" An account book of General George Washington's. Ancient atlas. G. A. Wood. Memorial poem, in German, on the death of George Washington, 1799. J. J. Garry. Note-book and two foreign papers. Mrs. R. E. Phillips. Manuscripts. Miss Susan Raser. Old book. Mr. Christopher Greene, Newport. Testament. Mr. Labaree. Plat of Campus Martius, supposed to be the original from which later copies were made. Mrs. Sylvester Sheets, Salama, W. Va. Plat of Campus Martius with names of families and the rooms they occupied, 1788. Mrs. E. W. Nye. "Ulster County Gazette," with death of Washington. W. L. Reckard. Cook book, 1798; Bible, 1648; Cook book, 1816. Mrs. Sarah Scott. Loaned by Muriel Palmer. Old Book, 1826. Miss Enice Eddleston. Deed, of Samuel Shipman to Josiah Shipamn, for one share in Ohio Company, June 10, 1788. Gen. R. R. Dawes. Deed, of Commodore Whipple to Herman Blennerhassett, September 3, 1799. Letters written from Linchfield, Mass., prior to and diring the Revolutionary War, by the sister of Samuel Holden Parsons to the grandmother of Mrs. S. C. Daws. Six books, Church HIstory. Mr. Wilson Waters. History of the Church, 1724. Printed at Dale Place, London. List of the Nobility of Great Brittain, 1730. W. W. McCoy, Harmar. A number of manuscripts and six ball-tickets, from 1808 to 1814, on nameing the hour as nine o'clock when the dancing should cease. Miss Caliste P. Nye. Two letters, in possession of D. Fisher, Kalamazoo, Michigan. One of these is from Gen. George Washington to Commodore Abraham Whipple, congratulating him on his successful voyage to Farnce in 1788. the other from Benjamin Franklin, Arthur Lee and John Adams, while Franklin was minister to France. Also ship's Log Book, Com. Abraham Whipple, Commander. Deed of Blennerhassett Island. Old letter of General Israel Putnam. Books that once belonged to teh first public libary in Ohio, first called the Putnam Library. Two volumes of "Robertson's Scotland." Two volumes of Johnson's "Lives of the Poets." One volume, "Practical Farmer." Two volumes "Spectator." Loaned by Mr. I. W. Putnam, Belpre. Also five volumes of Bibbons "History of the Roman Empire." "History of Vermont." History of the Bible. This Library was established in 1789. W. F. Dana. Two neswpapers, and singing book. Mrs. R. E. Phillips. German Prayer Book--vey old. Mrs. Hoppamn. Two church manuscrips; Bailey's Dictonary, 1759; Geometry, 1624; Book printed in 1620. C. E. Dickinson. Newspapers--Mrs. John Hamilton, Theodore Devol, Mrs. John Stanley. One, "The Boston Evening Transcript," directly after the great fire, 1874. Mrs. S. A. Eells. Bible printed in 1803, Mrs. J. T. Stanwood. Bible, two deeds, bearing signature of John Quincy Adams. Mrs. A. C. McGirr. German Bible, very old. Mrs. Smith. Five books and note books. J. J. Garry. Prayer Books one hunderd years old. Miss S. C. Dawes, Mrs. C. Grosvenor. Old German Bible, 1775. Miss Harness. Old Bible, large. Mrs. Burgess. A deed to Josua Shipman, from the Directors of the Ohio Company, for 100 acres of land. A part of a tract of 2700, alloted to 27 settlers. It was given during the Indian War, March 2, 1794. Dr. H. B. Shipman. Old music-book, written with pen and ink, with iron covers. Also account book and other papers.Mrs. Col. Mills. Valentine, books, and Silhouette. Mrs. Patton. The Commission of Jonathan Haskell given in 1793 and signed by Pres. George Washington. It descended from him to Maria Haskell, wife of Jesse Lawton, then to her son. F. G. Lawton. Book of Sermaon, published 1733. ____ ____. A letter from Rufus Putnam to Col. Ichabod Nye, in 1806, relating to the frist lodge of Mason in Putnam, then called Springfield. Mrs. E. W. Nye. Sermons and addresses--Loaned by Mrs. Mary A. P. T. Atkinson: An address by William Balch, of Bradford, Mass., Sept. 17, 1746. A sermon by Peter Clark, of Danvers, Mass.; delivered Aoril 6th, 1755. A sermaon, by William Hobby; preached at Reading, Mass. April 30th, 1758. A sermon by Moses Parson; preached at Ipswich, Mass, at the ordination of Rev. Joseph Dana, Nov. 7th, 1755. A discourse, by Samuel Spring, of Newburyport, Mass.; delivered October 4th, 1779. A eulogy, of General George Washington, by Isaac Braman, of Rowly Mass.; February 12, 1800. Frame of Autographs of public men. George Pillsbury. Autograph letter of Theresa Kossuth, wife of the Hungarian Patriot, 1852: The Letter: ALBANY, June 5, 1852. Mrs. J. M. Eeels: My Dear Madam: Please receive the warmest thanks of my husband and me for the touching sympathy you kindly bestow on the cause of Hungary. The dollar you sent to my daughter, as a present from your oldest daughter, she will preserve, as a dear recollection of American kindheartedness. Your genorous gift of ten dollars has been received. May God bless you and your family, and be assured of our deep-felt graditude. Yours, with affection, THERESA KOSSUTH. Newspaper--The Boston Gazette and County Journal, March 12, 1770. Morris T. Luchs. Proceeding os first Colonial Congress, 1774. General A. J. Warner. Old English Bible--date 1629. Thomas Ewart. A deed, for a room 18 feet square, in Campus Martius, from Thomas Lord to Joshua Shipman, Sept. 5, 1795. Dr. H. B. Shipman. Ten manuscripts--rare. Theodore Devol. Commission of Thomas Seeley, as first sergeant in Ephraims Cutler's Company, Ohio Militia; signed by Ebenezer Sproat, 1779. Commission creating same, Ensign signed: "A St. Clair, "Territory of the United States Northwest of the Ohio--year 1801. Land Warrant, No. 3039, to Thomas Seeley, which has President James Munroe's signature. Deed for land, 1794, signed by Rufus Putnam, Menasseh Cutler, Griffin Greene, Robert Oliver, to Simeon F. Seeley. Commission, as Lieutenant Colonel of Second Regiment Ohio Militia. Duncan McArthur, 1831. Also, one signed by Gov. Edward Tiffin, 1806, and Allen Trimble, 1828. Owned by Mrs. R. L. Curtis. BALL TICKET (Spread Eagle holding a scroll) with the motto "E pluribus unum. 1788, | | 1836 April 7, First | | April 7, Settlement of | BUCKEYE BALL. | The popula- the Fathers | | tion of in Ohio | | Ohio 1,700,000. The company of Mr. Simeon Seeley and Lady is requested to be present at a Ball, to be held at the MANSION HOUSE HOTEL on the evening of the 7, of April, next at 6 o'clock P. M. in Commemoration of the Landing of the Fathers of Ohio at this place. NAHUM WARD } R. H. DODGE } WM. A. WHITTLESEY,} Managers G. W. BARKER, } CHARLES AMES, } Marietta, March 16, 1836. Loaned by Mrs. R. L. Curtis for the Centennial Celebration April 1888. 12 papers, 2 Sermons, Continental money. Mrs. James Holden. Manuscripts, Miss Mary B. Diamond. Bible and two dees, Mrs. McGirr. German Bible. Mrs. Bernhardt. Bible. William C. Flagg, Lowell. Bibles. Mrs. ____ Williamson, Lowell. Two cases of letters, written by Franklin, Washington, Jay, Adams and others. Mrs. Agnes B. Tribon, Middleboro, Mass. A number of Manuscrips, among the, "Commissions" by Congress of United Colonies: **** Jonathan Stone to be Ensign in Capt. Peter Harwood's Company in the tird Regiment of Foot commanded by Col. Ebenezer Leonard in the army of the United Colonies.**** By order of Congress [Signed] (No date.) JOHN HANCOCK, President **** Jonathan Stone, Esq., to be Pay Master to the Battalion whereof Rufus Putnam, Esq., is Colonel.*** By order of Congress. [Signed] (Dated, January 1, 1777. JOHN HANCOCK, President **** United States of America: To Jonathan Stone, Gent: To be a Lieutenant in the fifth Massachusetts Regiment to rank as such from the 1st day of January, 1777. [Signed.] SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, President Congress of United States of America. Dated 29th September, 1779. **** Commonwealth of Massachusetts: To Jonathan Stone, Esq., greeting: Appointed to be Captain in the Regiment of foot one of the Battalions raised by Commonweatlh to serve in teh Continental Army. Whereof Rufus Putnam, Esq., is Colonel. [Signed.] JOHN HANCOCK Dated at Boston, June 2, 1781. **** To Jonathan Stone, Esquier, to be captain in the fifth Massachusetts Regiment to rank as such from the 25th day of April, 1781. [Signed.] JOHN HANSON, Esq., President Congress of United States. Dated at Philadelphia, Frebruary 19, 1782. **** The Honorable Winghrop Sargent, Esq, vested with all the Powers of the Governor and Commander-in Chief of the Territory of the United States North West of the River Ohio. Appointed Jonathan Stone of Belpred, Gentleman, to be Treasurer in our County of Washington. [Signed.] WINTHROP SARGENT. Dated at Connecticut, Sept. 3, 1792. The above collection loaned by B. B. Stone. A valentine, cut paper, very elaborte, made by Mrs. Mary Pattin, 1830. Bible, over 100 years old. Loaned by Mrs. Burlingame. Old neswpapers published in Boston, dates 1762-3, 1772, and leaf from Ledger 1691. Mrs. James Holden. Frame of Papers--Marriage contract, between James Fulton and Lydia (Moulton) Foulton, signed by Lydia and the heirs of Mr. Fulton. James Fulton's naturalization papers. Came from Ireland to America in 1794. The first settler of Fultonburg. Mr. Racer's house the Fulton homestead. A paper, styled the "charactur" of Robert Dunn, who came from Ireland in 1794, and succeeded in bringing this document with him to Marietta. Another paper, was an order of supervision of first District of Marietta, signed by Jeremiah Dane, Edwin Putnam, and Hallam Hemstead, for the opening of Sixth and Seventh strees, Marietta. Loaned by Eliza F. Racer. RELICS OF THE GERMAN PIONEERS Commitee: Mrs. Henry Rodick Miss Katie Vanbergen Miss Clara Wagner This was a very interesting display, but a complete list of all articles loaned, cannot be given; as many were taken directly to the foom without being checked. this feature, not being known by all, loaning articles. A wooden cap box made in Hanover, Germany, 150 years ago. Clothes-brush about 70 years old. Loaned by Miss Mary Holts. Apron, pocket-book, candle-stick, suspenders over 100 yrars old. two pictures in the time of Martin Luther, and German Bible, 1671. Mrs. Schimmel. Picture of William Tell's castle, silver medal. Scent box, made in Switzerland, coat of arms and the stamp, or trade mark, leaves the impression that it is about two centuries old. The box is made of pure silber, and has been handed down as an heir-loom in the Wittlig family and is now the property of Jacob Wittlig. Cream-pitcher, 50 years old. German home-made linen towel, 150 years old; table-cloth 200 years old. Mrs. Henry Bahlman. Enameled watch, French make, 100 years old. Work-case, 80 years old. Several yards of hand- made lace, very fine, 86 years old. A bead embroidered memorandum-book, 50 years old; cup and saucer, gilded, Meisuer Porcelain, 80 years old; and portrait of a lady of the last century, 180 years old. Mrs. Dr. Stossmeister. Wooden box, 150 years old. Cream-pitcher. Clothes-brush, in use 55 years, and cane 155 years old. Mr. Jacob Landner. Beaded purse, 60 years old; 2 shadow pictures, 100 years old; and cream pitcher, 60 years old. Miss Annie Weber. Wooden shoe. Still used in some of the German provinces. Two breakfast shawls, and child's bureau. Mrs. Henry Heidrick. Tobacco pouch. Presented to Rev. Karl F. Schmidt, by his wife, at Dresden, Germany, in 1798. A lady's silk steel-beeded purse, the work of Mrs. W. Schmidt in 1801, at Dresden, Germany. Considered very fashionable at that time. These articles are now in the possession of her granddaughter. Marie W. Seipel. Very fine shawl, black silk apron, old ladies black cap 75 years, paper weight, water-pitcher, bread plate, brought from Germany. Mrs. Freidel. Spinning-wheel for flax, linen towel 150 years, and baby cap 85 years old. Mrs. Lewis Leonhardt. Old German coin, size of silver dollar, 1738. This piece of maney was found in the woods in Germany by some children. It was found in a vessel hidden in the stump of a tree. There were 2000 pieces, and this coin was one of them. Also an old Bible over 100 years old. Mrs. Gustave Wittman. Cheese mold over 100 years old. Money case 200 years old. Mr. Henry Schweitzer. German Military had and dagger, unknown workmanship. J. J. Garry. China soup bowl, 90 years old, bottle 67 years old. Miss Katie Vanbergen. Part of linen sheet, 150 years. Mrs. Morningstar. Canteen and ammunition bag carried by a soldier in the Franco-German war, 1870. Mr. Nachtingall. Old German lamps for buringing grease. Frank Hagan and Lewis Blohm. Warming-pan over 100 years old, broght by the family from Germany. Mrs. Phillip Haberling. Steel for sharpening knives, 150 years. old. Mrs. C. E. Verges. Lamp, 150 years old, brought by family of Mr. Speis from Germany, about 1840. Mrs. Frank Wilking. Tea-cup--old. Loaned by Mrs. Captain Berry. German and French coins, dates 1792 to 1845. Mr. Seaman. Three silver spoons, 90 years old; linen sheet, 125 years old. Mrs. B. Rodick. Cologne-bottle, purchased of Bismark's daughter, Picture, made of cork, finely executed; base, tea-pot and chocolate pitcher. Sermaon Book, printed in 1750. Owned by Mrs. Rosecranz. An old German Bible, 217 years old. Mr. Charles Weiss. Spectacles and case, 150 years old, used by Mrs. Hoppman's father. Pray-book, and three German pipes, 50 years old. Family Doctor Book, 114 years old. Mrs. William Hoppman. German decanter, for wines. Brought from the German Province on the Rhine. Mrs. William Rapp. Bible, 118 years old; Prayer Book, over 100 years old; and German Song Book, over 90 years old. Mrs. W. Meuser. Warming-pan, and cake pan, over 100 years old, and wedding ring 78 years old. Mrs. ____ Roeser. Piece of wedding dress, 125 years old. Quilt 50 years. Locket 75 and letter box 100 years. Mrs. Mary H. Caywood. German Bible, over 200 years old. Martin Wendelken. Fancy breakfast shawl worn by Mrs. Henry Heidrick's, Sen., grandmother on her wedding day, 150 years ago. Hat box 120 years, broght from Germany 35 years ago. Bottle, given to Mrs. Henry Heidrick 60 years ago and bought by her grandmother over 110 years ago. Mrs. Heidrich. Two vases 75 years old. China soup bowl, 90 years old. Paper weight from Gemrnay. Gold clasp, over 100 years old. Money-case 200 years old. ____ _____ Towel and table linen. Mrs. Charles Bahlman. CHINA AND BRIC-A-BRAC Mrs. George H. Lord Miss Lillie Eels Miss Merriam Nye La Fayette soup tureen, ladle and plate--of dark blue color. Each piece having a schene representing Lafayett's arrival at Castle Garden, N. Y. in 1824. Loanded by Mrs. A. C. McGirr. One glass bottle, brass candlestick, two aiters, 100 years old. Owned by Mrs. B. F. Hart. Fayette plate, with date August 16, 1824. Mr. J. J. Garry. Plate, --Delft ware, or English Delf--one of the first of this ware made in England in 1801. Owned by Miss Mazie Oldham. Two decanters, tea-pot, two spoons, gravy-dish, 1775; four tea-cups, two saucers, 1810, one plate, one sugar-bowl. Mrs. I. W. Andrews. Silver table-spoon brought from France, by Mr. Gaitree, in 1813. A wedding veil, hand made, worn in 1824. Oned by Miss Minnie Gaitree. Tea-canister, 75 years old. Mrs. F. L. Ramsey. Siver teaspoon, 150 years old; one table-spoon, 100 years old. Property of Mrs. E. G. Brigham. A cup,--among lost arts. Owned by Miss Mary B. Diamond. Two cream-pitchers, over 100 years old. Mrs. W. L. Reckard. Vegetable Set, composed of four pieces. Can be used separately, or when placed together form a circle, leaving a small space for vase or candlestick in the center. Originally owned by an English family by the name of Cope. Now the property of Mrs. H. G. Thomas, left to her by her mother. The exact age in not known, but is over 100 years old. 6 saucers, 4 cups, bowl, pitcher, cream-jug, and 3 plates. Antique, and handsomely decorated. Mrs. Paxton. Pitcher, made in Liverpool, England, to the order of Captain Stone, of Maine, soon after the stars and stripes were adopted as the American flag. Property of Mrs. Harriet Rossiter. One very handsom cup and saucer, 100 years old. Loaned by Mrs. T. K. Wells. German wine-pitcher. Made in the time of Martin Luther. Owned by Miss Lucy Dawes. The pitcher is of light grey color, with blue trimmings. The design is decidely antique. One cup, owned and used by Martha Washington . Loaned by Mr. Geo. Pillsbury. A large wine-glass, delicately chased. Belonging to Peregrine Foster, on the the Pioneers of 1788. the property of Mrs. Kraft, of Newport. Two beautiful punch bowls, one plate 100 years old, one tea-pot. The latter used when it was not considered genteel to drink tea, and, consequently, very small. China loaned by Mrs. Amanda Dale. Three pewter plates used in Griffin Grnne's family. Mr. Greene came from Norwich, Rhode Island, to Belpre, O., in 1790, later to Marietta, and was for many years Postmaster at Marietta. The articles were loaned by Mrs. S. W. Greene. A pair of silver sugar tongs, date 1795, 2 spoons 125 years old. Also 3 pieces of petrified fruit, found in England. Loaned by Miss Mattie Creighbaum. Punch bowl, owned by Paul Fearing, 90 years; brass candle sticks over 90 years old. Silver cloak clasps and knee buckles, belonging to Paul Fearing. Loaned by Mrs. S. E. Norton. Silver spoon made from the knee buckle of Maj. Asa Coburn of Revolutionary fame. Owned by Mr. H. C. Frye, a descendant of Major Coburn. Tea pot, 2 cups and saucers, of very fine English china, beautifully decorated, 135 years old. Property of Mrs. E. G. Brigham. Vase. Mrs. L. M. Dye Vase. Mrs. D. R. Sniffen. Silver snuffers and tray. Mrs. Helen Newton. China tea-pot, cups and plates, used at the wedding of Mary Steadman, daughter of Squire Steadman in 1803. This china was purchased at Parkersburg, W. Va. Two silver spoons, very old. Property of Mrs. Mary Steadman Gates. One tea-pot, 1787, loaned by Mrs. S. C. Dawes. One very old pitcher. Mrs. H. P. Kingsbury. Two platters, tea-pot, 5 cups (3 hand-painted), satin colars, scarf, bead bag, 6 saucers, ladle, decanter, punch-glass. All very antique. Loaned by Miss C. P. Nye. China tea set, 80 years old. Mrs. Dr. Sam Hart. Decanter and plate. Mrs. Jonathan Cram. Cream-pitcher, tea-caddy, custard-cup, tea-cup. Owned by R. D. Stone. Cream pitcher owned by Mrs. R. W. Dodge. Sent by Miss Mary Nye. Silver sugar-tongs, cream-pitcher (that Mrs Patton went to housekeeping with in 1795), tea-spoon 200 years old, small plates, buttons (among the first made in Marietta). Property of Mrs. Mary Patton, Harmar. Two Chinese plates, one cup and saucer. Loaned by Mrs. Minshall. Two snuff-boxes (gathered from the "Battle-field of the Wilderness"), one cup and saucer, and Chinese shrine. Mrs. C. E. Dickenson. One silver teaspoon over 100 years old. The property of Mr. George H. Eells, Jr. Loaned by Miss Jennie Eells. One plate 75 years old. Mrs. Dr. Sam Hart. Platter, cut and saucer 60 years old. Mrs. E. D. Gates. Vase, decanter, cup and two plates--the latter having the coat-of arms of the Nye family. Property of Mrs. E. W. Nye. Decorated cup and saucer 75 years old. Owned by Mrs. R. W. Payne. Cup and saucer 75 years old Miss Arnold. Cups, plate and card-receiver, silver teaspoon. Once belonged to Mrs. Lindsley, wife of Congregational minister. Owned by Mrs. S. C. Dawes. Also, one pitcher 100 years old; once the preperty of Robert Williamson. Loaned by Miss Eliza Racer. Pewter plate, three brass candlesticks, pickle-dish, cup, saucer, plate, two pitchers, tea- pot, luch-set, jewel-case. Loaned by Mrs. James Reppert. Mustard-cup. Mrs. Dr. Walter. Sugar-bowl, salt-box, plate, saucer. Loaned by Mrs. W. H. Cole. Two cups and saucers. Mrs. Hugh Morris. Mexican scarf--a wonderful piece of work. Owned by Miss Julia Hickok. Pair of silk gloves 80 years old (Mrs. Paul Fearing's); scarf of Mr. H. Fearing, 80 years old. Piece of silk belonged to Mrs. Mayberry. Little linen schit, worn by Mrs. Lucy Fearing Mayberry in the Fort, and used as the first one for four generations. Baby clothes, embroidered by Mrs. H. Fearng, 64 years ago. Wedding dress and ribbons worn by Mrs. H. Fearing. Slippers worn by Mrs. Benjamin Dana, 80 years old. Fan, with looking-glass in it, used by Chariotte Dana Allen. Coa-of arms of Dana family. One decanter. The above loaned by Mrs. S. E. Norton. Handsome cushion lace, made by the great grandmother of Mrs. W. L. Rolston, in 1700. Also, a sample of Swiss embroidery, by the same lady; an exquisite piece of work. Loaned by Mrs. W. L. Rolston. Samples worked by a descendant of John Rogers, 105 years ago. Also, Kinsington embroidery, 100 years old. Loaned by Mrs. M. E. Follett. Embroidered skirt. Mrs. Stanwood. A china cup and saucer, once owned by the wife of Dr. John B. Regnier. A silver teaspoon, found in Fort Frye, supposed to have been lost in the Indian War. Two small teaspoons of silver, used by Mrs. Laura Clark, the other by Mrs. Betsy Russell, of Union Tp.; made in Marietta in 1790. Loaned by Mrs. Julia M. Applegate, Beverly, O. Sugar-bowl, and wine-glass, that belonged to Bathsheba Rouse, who taught a school at Belpre, in 1790, "which is believed to be the first school for white children ever assembled in the bounds of the present state of Ohio.--[Hildreth. She afterwards married the son of Griffin Greene. Loaned by Mrs. S. E. Norton. Lace cap, needle-book and sampler. Mrs. Gage Barker. High combs and bead bag. Mrs. S. A. Eells. Two forms, gentleman dressed in a Continental suit, and the lady in a dress described below. Over the recess in which they stood was the motto" "Should auld acquaintance be forgot." "A wedding dress of Mrs. Peregrine Foster attracted much attention. The material is heavy silk, of pink and white stripes." Was kindly loaned by a descendant, Mrs. Amanda Dale, who has the dress in her possession. There was also loaned a piece of linen used in the Foster family, 1788. Three very old dress--one a wedding dress. Loaned by Mrs. C. B. Hall. One bead-bag. Owned by Mrs. Whittlesey. PREHISTORIC, INDIAN AND MINERAL SPECIMENS Commitee: Miss Gertrude Grosvenor Miss Kitty Glines Miss Elizabeth Holden Motto: "The Story Of The Past" Collection of Indian relics:--About 100 arrow-heads; tomahawk and pipe combined, iron. English make, found by Mr. Goodspeed, near Paris, Ills., whild breaking prairie. Two stones, supposed to have been shaped by the Indians, but the use of them not known. One, found 50 years ago, near Barlow, others found in same section. Mr. R. G. Lawton. Arrow-heads, stone axes, and stone wheels. Collection of William Russell, Williamstown, W. Va. Large stone pipe-prehistoric. Mrs. C. P. Tinkham. Indian buttons, beads, and talon of Eagle. Mr. H. A. Mason. Indian necklace. John J. Garry. - Tomahawk, tobacco-pouch, bich-bark canoe. C. W. Newton. Bow and arrows, mocasins, tobacco-pouch, belt, and Indian whistle, from southern part of Wyoming. Mrs. Barbour. Deer's head, mounted, and large deer skin. Miss Hattie Hobby. Coin, date 1212, found near Williamstown, W. Va. B. F. Willis. Gun used by Colonel Thomas Grosvenor in Revolutionary War. S. L. Grosvenor. A case of fine minersl specimens and Indian curiosities. C. G. Slack. Specimens, and Indian relics. Chriss McKee, Lower Salem. Map of Lowell and township. Bear trap--been through a fire. Map of City of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pair of snow-shoes; one Indian vice; Indian flint; piece of battle-flag, Bull Run; piece of copper ore, Upper Penisula. Piece of native copper engraved, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fossil Rick, Grand Rapids. Specimen of limestone containing crystals, Grand River. Gypsum card receiver; specimen gqpsum crystals; speciment crystalline. Two oblong blocks. Specimen square block posished gypsum. Specimen iron pyrites. Mr. Wright L. Coffinbury, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Died March 26, 1889. Indian war clup-rare. W. W. Wickham. Indian relics. Mrs. Lydia Young. Copper coin, "Georgius Rex Brittania, 1723," Morris S. Luchs. Cabinet of Indian relics of every variety, such as arrow-heads, pottery, hoe, spades, chisels, balls from the head of war-clubs, spear-heads, fish-spears, and many others. A connon ball from the Fort well, Harmar; stave and pin that held the bale on the bucket, and old cavalry saber found in the well. My great-grandfather's sabre, and one that came from the battle- field of Pittsburg Landing. A spur, ladle, stones, bayonet and shell, from the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, from the great Lakes and Niagra Falls; Japanese and Chinese, Confederate and French money; Blennerhassett decanters, and other articles of less note. Willie Loffland, Harmar, O. Bear skin--the bear killed in Virginia during the War of the Rebellion. Mrs. J. C. Paxton. Indian mocasins and belt. Miss Mary Diamond. Indian trinkets. Miss Letha Putnam. Leggins, pipe, knife and fork, and spoon, made by Sioux Indians. Birch-bark canoe, birch-bark box, made by Dakota Indians. Also, hornet's nest. Mrs. Dr. Cotton. Bracelet, beads. Mrs. I. W. Andrews. Collection of stone wheels, stone axes, and tomahawk, found about seventy years ago on the farm of Richard Greene, Newport, Ohio. Pipe--fine specimen--said to have been made and smoked by Tecumseh, 1780. Roy Glines. Indian pipe, made by Dakota Indians, and the clay from which the pipes are made. Sitting Bull's autograph on the bowl of a spoon. Mrs. Dr. Cotton. Indian relics. Mrs. Richard Hays, Newport, Ohio. Six axes, or tomahawks, ranging in weight from 8 ozs. to 5 lbs. 320 arrow and spear heads-- the largest one being 5 1/4 inches in length. 6 pipes--one curved to represent a frog, weight 1 1/4 lbs.; another representing a bear's head; another with a woman's face on front of the bowl, and 3 plain ones all made of stone. 15 skinners, or peelers--weight of the larges and finest 4 1/4 lbs. 3 pestles, 1 medicine cup, 1 flint hoe, 8 gorgets, 23 war club barbs; 7 sinkers or pendants, made of hematite iron ore, 3 paint stones, 7 rubber stones, 1 stone image, 3 hammer stones, 1 totem, 10 flint-drills, 1 flint knife-blade. Charles T. Wells, National Hotel. GEORGE PILLSBURY'S COLLECTION Among my prehistoric relics I have about 2500 perfect arrow and spear points, 25 or 30 perfect,large, stone-groved axes, 50 or 60 peelers, celts and skinners, one very large and extra banner-stone, 18 or 20 perfect gorgets and ornaments, and a great many broken ones; one shuttle, used in weaving, made of stone; 55 flint drills, 11 spoons, 7 hoes, 3 picks, 1 shovel, 9 tomahawks, 6 knives, 4 hammers, 3 war-club balls, 1 pestle, Mostly Granite--14 stone pestles, 3 buttons, 1 shistle, 11 war-club balls, 3 hammers, 14 tomahawks. Hematite-- One pipe (small), 47 war club barbs, 2 gorgets, 1 tomahawk. Pipes--One very ancient stone pipe, 3 small face pipes, 1 large face pipe (very fine). About a bushel of broken pottery, but no perfect pieces. (The forgoing were all, with a few exceptions, found in this immediate vicinity.) I have also a metal tomahawk that was carried by JACOB FRYE, in the Revolutionary War. Also, the skull of Can-ga-wah-ka-ta-ke, Indian Chief that was killed and buried near Zanesville. Antiquities--I have a great many of these, consisting of old books (mostly German) --one published in 1624, one in 1688, one in 1704, one in 1709, and one in 1776. A genuine Martha Washington teacup. A Colonial coin, brought here by Amos Porter. A large collection of coins--among them one cent of every issue but one. Teeth of a sword-fish and saw-fish. An old key, old copper-knife, onld combination knife and fork, onld flint lock, and the remains of a dirk-knife. these articles were found on and near the location of Fort Harmar. A pair of bullet-molds, pair candle-snuffers, deer-horn cane-head, and a few bullets. Found on and near the location of Campus Martius and Block-House. Loaned by George Pillsbury. There would have been a much finer exhibitin in the department of Indian Relics had there been room for display. BLENNERHASSETT ROOM Commitee: Mrs. J. E. Vandervoort Mrs. Jewett Palmer Mrs. M. P. Wells Miss Muriel Palmer Miss Florence Boyd Blennerhassett's relics owned by Henry Fearing: 5 chairs, tongs for pipe lighting; 2 mirrors, concave and convex, in round ebony frames; trhee candles and a candle extinguisher; a little glass globe with a pointed glass tube which could be inserted in a candle; this globe contained a drop of water; this was placed as far down the candle as he wanted it to burn, and he could read himself to sleep without the trouble of blowing out his candle, for when the flame reached the extinguisher an explosion of the globe would put out the light. One demijohn. One sofa, hair-cloth. Mrs. B. F. Hart A very rich inlaid centre table. Mrs. F. F. Finch. Sand-box, Blennerhassett's. Mrs. W. H. Cole. Work-box. Mrs. W. D. Bailey. Prss-board and Blennerhassett letter, Glass plate. Mrs. W. W. Lucas. Glass tumbler. Owned by Mrs. A. B. Withe, Parkersburg, W. Va. Round table. Mrs. W. L. Rolston. Silber coffee urn and table. Owned by Mrs. G. H. Barbour, Cincinnati, O. Knifes and forks. Mrs. W. L. Rolston. Pen and ink sketch of Blennerhassett mansion. Mrs. Wm. Skinner. Deed of Blennerhassett Island. Mrs. I. W. Putnam. One pair of curtains. Mrs. J. F. Stanwood. Bed valance and spread. Mrs. I. R. Waters. Ladies work-box. Mrs. Lucy Cole. Handsome side-board. Miss Martha M. Putnam. Fruit-dish and basket. Mrs. James Goodno. A large crayon picture of Blennerhassett mansion. Mrs. James Goodno. Powder-horn, presented to Blennerhassett by Aaron Burr. Jno. M. Hook. Wash-stand, bowl and pitcher. Miss Mazie Hart. Decanters, glasses, and mirror. Mrs. J. T. Hart, Harmar. Thermometer. Mrs. Rhodes. Photograph of mansion. Mrs. L. A. Alderman. Two pictures, 'Heloise' and 'Abelard,' owned by Blennerhassett and probably brought to this country in 1797. Mrs. Lucy Cole. Two Blennerhassett chairs. Mrs. Lucy Cole. One chair, Blennerhassett. Mrs. Silas Fearing. There are numerous Blennerhassett articles in this section, but only a sufficient number for furnsing a room, and not have it appear crowded, could be accepted by this committee. NOTE: FOREIGN DEPARTMENT (pgs. 35-37) HAVE BEEN OBMITTTED FROM THIS EXTRACTION. NAMES WERE NOT PUT ON THE ARTICLES THEY OWNED)--D. Nitsche DISPLAY OF WAR RELICS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS AND BUELL POST Commitee: Mrs. R. K. Shaw Mr. W. M. Battis Mrs. Cynthia Bradford Mr. Henry Miller Mrs. Ely Steen Mr. C. C. Davis The full army suit of Gen. B. D. Fearing. His sword, sashes, canteen, box of cartridges, hand mirror, combined knife, fork, and spoon, flag, needle case, leather pouch, pincushion, silver cup, gold spurs, army chest, flag, 14th army corps flag, flag-staff, two headquarter flags, embroidered banner captured on Sherman's march to the sea, a cavalry short sword--captured in a hand to hand fight at Selma, Alabana. A corious root brought from Shiloh battle-field, a confederat bucket, two large frames of pictures of his army comrades, his own protrait. Loaned by his father, Henry Fearing. A list of the war (or soldier) relics I had on exhibition at the 7th of April Celebration. Iron canister shot, with I was wonded at the battle of Opeycan, Va., Sept. 19, 1864; the same ball I carried in my thigh over twelve years. Blouse and pants I wore when wounded; bullet hole in pants; also one in blouse pocket, the ball ging through a small book at the same time. Crutch made for me while in the hospital at Winchester, Va. Great army overcoat. Cannon balls, grape shot, shells, rifle balls, &c. from battle-fields of Lewisburgh, Va., Chickamaugh, Mission Ridge, Kenenesaw Mountain, and others. Laurel root pipe, made while in camp at Chattanooga; the root taken from Look-out Mountain a few days after the battle. Canes cut on Lookout Mountain. Sword I carried in the army; the scabbard was picked up on the battle-field of Stone River by a comrade; the blade I picked up on the battlefield of Mission Ridge. Small sword from the battle-field of Lewisburg, Va., given me by a wounded rebel soldier. Dager, or shot sword, from battle-field Shiloh. Wooden (rebel) canteen from the battle-field of Coyd's Mountain. Rebel shoe with wooden sole, taken from Dublin Depot before it was burned. Knapsack, blanket and shelter tent; the blanket I carried from Camp Putnam, (Aug. 24, 1861,) through the war until mustered out, Nov. 4, 1864. Leather stock (or dry collar), same as worn by the 36th Regiment, while being drilled by Gen. Crook, at Summerville, Va., in 1861. Copy of the Lewisburgh Yankee, May 29th, 1862, (a small paper published every time the proprietors got a chance at a printing office). The paper containing the congratulatory orders of Gen'l Crook, Col. Clark, of the 36th, and Col. Gilbert, of the 44th O. V. I. after the battle of Lewisburg, also other reading matter the time interesting. Loaned by J. G. Barker. Hand grenade thrown into Fort Hell by the revels. Shell taken out of limber chest captured near Weldon R. R. Va. Telegraph wire from rebel field telegraph. Piece of rebel flag found near Petersburg, Va., 1864. Artillery sabre. Chevrons worn during the war. Photograph album carried during war. Two bullets fired by the rebels at the battle of Cold Harbor, Va. Fuses and friction primers taken out of limber chest captured at the battle of Spottsylvania, May 12, 1864. Plungers taken out of shells fired at Cold Harbor, Va. Confederat army regulations. Thumb stall used in the battle of Chancellorsville, Va. Letters and Sixth Corps badge worn during the war. Spur rests worn during the war. Stone from Round Top, Gettysburg, Pa. Loaned by W. H. Styer. Sword, belt and Bible carried through the war; house wife; shoulder straps won, for good deeds done; English minnie ball that passed from right side to left through Ely W. Steen, the 22d of July 1864 in front of Atlanta. Compass carried through the war; two pictures of himself, one taken at starting for the are, and one at the close. The last star in the old battle, of the 39th O. V. I.; sword captured at Iuka; veterans medal; G. A. R. badges. Samples of money used in Cincinnati during the war; postage stamp enclosed in isinglass; one small cannon. One picture of wife carried in pocket the entire four years; Ohio Brigade badges. Ely Steen. Bill of confederate money. Loaned by Mrs. R. Monroe. Fred Losier loaned a watch that he wore in battle, and is ruined by a ball. Two frames of Rebel money. Knife and spoon used by Charles Williams, now the property of Albert Perkins. Silver bugle carried through the war and played by him at Lincoln's funeral. Also a mourning badge worn aby him at Lincoln's funeral. Chas. Rittenhouse. Two pictures of naval battle scenes of the late war. Picture of George Washington, and flowers gathered at his home at Mount Vernon. Case of Gen. Hildebrand's army relics, loaned by the Odd Fellows and Mrs. Cynthia Bradford. Apron, that was captured from a rebel girl. Watch and chain of Major Zeigler's, over 100 years old. Portrait of a lady painted on ivory. Loaned by Mrs. Ed. Buell. Silver watch picked up by John Eddleston in the battle of the Wilderness. An old frying pan carried through the war. Three Bibles over 100 years old. Pictures of Lincoln, Garfield, Gen. Hildebrand and Gen. Noyes. gold badge order of Cincinnatus. Old papers and deeds. Flag presented to the first Company in Washington County that left Marietta for the war of the Rebellion. Cane whittled from a piece of rail found on battle field. Flags and banners. Loaned by Buell Post. Recruting drum of Washington County carried by Robert Shires. Galss case of amry relics and pictures of old comrads. Poem of the battle of Corinth, by R. K. Shaw. Court House flag. Picture and sash of Capt. Frank Buell. Picture of the first soldiers that left Marietta, Ohio, for the war. Taken on the Commons by Cadwallader, and loaned by him to the relic room of the G. A. R. 7th of April Centennial Sword and belt used in the war by David Dow. Pictures of Grant and ex-President Hayes. Loaned by Mrs. Seymour Hathaway. Bible, 125 years old. Cup and saucer, over 150 years old. Property of Fred Perkins. Southern knife, called Arkansas "Tooth Pick." Owned by Pat Highland. Case of army collections. Lew Moore. Picture of Mrs. Hayes. Owned by the W. C. T. U., and loaned by Mrs. Z. D. Walter. An artistic picture of "Old Virginia Never Tires." Loaned by Miss Julia Curtis. Foliage plants, loaned to the Relic Room, by Mrs. James Nye and Mrs. w. H. Styer. Pictures of B. B. Stone, Jewett Palmer and George K. Jenvey, while in service. Cane, made from The New Orleans, tha last line-of-battle ship built by the U. S. in the War of 1812; chair captured in Van Dorn's headquarters, at Corinth, Mississippi; complete set of Confederate currency, from one dollar to one hundered dollars; complet set of Ohio Brigade Reunion badges; completed set of 63d Ohio Reunion badges; Garfield Badge of the Garnd Soldiers' Reunion; bugle, and number 63d, worn by Captain R. K. Shaw; overcoat used by him while in the service. Also, a blanket; Confederate soldier's belt-buckle, made of copper. Loaned by R. K. Shaw. Army blanket, sword, and sash; portrait of W. B. Mason; hat-cord. W. B. Mason. Old army coffe-pot; several war pictures; knife and spoon. Robert Shires. Cane, made from a splinter of cedar rail. Used by a wounded soldier of the 11th Michigan to get from the battle-field of Stone River to the hospital. He gave it to its present owner, W. M. Battis, who whittled it into its present shape with a picket-knife. Wm. M. Battis, Co. C. 19th Illinois. Halbred, belt and staff. Arthur Eells. Mrs. S. A. Eells. Army chest; table cober used in tent; two shashes; afghan, captured on "March to the Sea", 14th army cops flag; peace flag (designed by the General); 2 little glags use in his tent; flag pen-wiper; pin-cushion; hand-glass; silver drinking-cup; spurs; bullet-case; root from Battle-field of Shiloh; painting of General Thomas; photograph of General Fearing; 2 frames filled with photograps of distinguished officers; General Fearing's sword; rebel flag; General Fearing's coat, worn at Shiloh, Chickamauga and Bentonville, (stars made by a soldier and put in place of eagles); trousers, worn at Battle of Chickamauga, (bullet-holes mended by a soldier after Col. Fearing was wounded); leggins of General Fearing; haversack of Private Fearing; holsters, canteen, knife, fork and spoon, havelock, gun and cap of Private Fearing; two transparencies, designed by Gen. Fearing, giving names of all the notables battles of the late war, and used for window illuminations at the close of the war; Confederat short sword; Testament carried throught the entire service by General Fearing; a piece of Lee's headquarter's flag; a piece of flag of 23d Ohio. Loaned by Henry Fearing, Harmar. The battle-flag of the 2d Mississippi, captured with the regiment by the Sixth Wisconsin, under Gen. Dawes, as Gettsburg. A watch, purchased by Hon. Hezekiah Bukey, first Member of the House of Delegates from Wood County, west Virginia, whe he was serving as juror on the trial of Aaron Burr. Army blanket, rocking-chair, 125 years old. owned by Alex. Bukey Mrs. A. H. Bukey. A candlestick, captured at Chancellorville, and sword. Frank D. Sprague. A fife, carried through the war; drum-sticks, used by a drummer in the 56th Ohio, who was killed on the battle-field. E. V. Covey. Picture of "Battle of Atlanta," and key. Loaned by President Eaton. A summons, bearing dat of 1762, in the name of George III, captured at Spotsylvania Court House. Fac simile of nespaper printed by the rebels in Vicksburg, 1863, on wall paper. The foot-note reads: "Gen. Grant has caught a rabbit." A newspaper-half printed--left by the rebels when Sherman captured Savannah. The other side printed by the Union army after the capture. A badge of the Iron Brigade. Loaned by a comrade who was in sixty battles. A spherical case fired by the rebels at the Union batteries at Gettysburg. A Whitworth shell, from Little Roundtop, Gettysburg. NOTE: MODERN ART DISPLAY (pgs. 41-43) HAVE BEEN OBMITTTED FROM THIS EXTRACTION.--D. Nitsche Extracted by Debbie Noland Nitsche December 2004 Diamonddeb@comcast.net