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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23
How to sustain a L93.I Paper.

We see the following seHs1i lc advice gong
the rounds of the press, and reproduce II to on'
readers who NAV not know DIV Country eu-
tors Elsewhere fnlk to there patrons:
!. Law aside your fears that the editor
will oct rich faster than his neighborS.
We have never heard of Il man making
much more than decent living by the
publication ola country newspaper, if he
had ever so good business.
,. Do not tell the editor to send you
the paper without paying, and when you
get to owing two or three dollars, tell
your friends that the paper will burst up
one of these days The way under such Il
state OF the case, to keep paper from
bursting up" is for each subscriber 10
keen the editors books free from charge
against himself This thing of appl lylng
the credit system to the newspaper busl-
ness NAV be likened to a farmer selling
out his crop bushel to man. The sum
each would owe would seem of little ac-
count, but the aggregate might make OF
break the farmer.
3. If vou have a father, mother, broth
er sister or friend at a distance, and arc
able to do SO, subscribe, pay for and send
them copy.
I. DO not expect too much of the cd
itor when he is compelled to be his own
compositor, proof reader, etc.
5. Do not expect the editor to- lhlhe
honorable mention of your business every
few weeks for nothing.
6. If you wish to sustain your loca
paper properly, to live peace and di'
happy, remember what We have told you
in this article.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23
Woulden't take Nv 3nty Dollars.

Some waggish students at Yale Col
legc, few years since, were regaling
! themselves one evening at the 'Tontinc,'
when an old farmer from the country
entered the room (supposing it was the
bar room) and inquired if he could sob-
tain lodging. The young chaps imme-
diately answered in the affirmative, in
viting him TO take glass of puncF.-
The old fellow who was 4 shrewd Yam
kee, saw at once that he was to be made
the butt of their jests, but quietly laying
off his hat and telling worthless little
dog he had with him to lie under the
chair, he took a glass of the proffered
beverage. The students anXiouSIy in
CURED after the health Of the old mans
wife and children, and the farmer, with
affected simplicity, gave them the whole
pedigree, with numerous anecdotes about
! his farm, stock, &c.
"Do you belong to the ehurcl?" asked
one of the vars.
YES the Lord BE praised, and so did
my father before me-"
well, | suppose you wouldn't tell 4
lie ?" replied the stud, ut.
Not for the world" replied the far
mcr.
"Now what will you take for that
dog ?" pointing to the farmers cur, who
was not worth his weight in Jersey mud.
81 would not take twenty dollars for
that dog"
Twenty dollars? why, he's not worth
twenty cents"
"WJl, assure you would net take
twenty dollars FOR him.
"Come my friend" said the student,
who with his companions was beht OF
having some fun with the old man.
'Now you say YOU wont tell Il lie for
the world, now let me see if you will
not take twenty dollars. I'll give you
twenty dollars for your dog"
''i'll not take it," replied the old man.
''You Will not? Here, let us see il
this won't tempt you to tell a lic," added
the student, producing a small bag OF
half dollars, from which he counted small
piles on the table, the farmer sitting
with his hat i'll his hand, apparently un-
concerned.
'There," said the student, ''thcre are
twenty dollars all in silver. I'll give
you that for your dog"
The old farmer quietly rasied his hat
to the edge of the table, and then as
quick as thought scraped all the money
into it except one-half dollar, at the same
time exclaiming, Ill not take your
twenty dollars! Nineteen and a-half is
as much as the dog is worth-he is your
property"
4 tremendous laugh from his fellow
students showed the Woald-le wag
that he was completely 'done up and
that he need not look for help from'th1t
quarter; So he good naturedly acknowl-
edged beat, insisted on the old farmer
taking another glass, and they parted Ill
good glee-thc student retaining his dog
which he keeps to tl:'s day rs Il lesson
to him never to attempt to play tricks
on men older than himself, and especially
to be careful how he tries 20 wheedle Il
Yankee farmer.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23
The Lifetime Of Man.

When the world YVES created, and all
creatures assembled to hear their lifetime
app, intcd, the ass first, advanced, and
asked how long he woIld have to live.
Thirty years" replied Nature, "WllI
that be agreeable to thee:"
"4Alas - answered the ass, it is long
while. Remember what 4 wcarisome
existence will be mine From morning
until night shall have to bear heavy
burdens, dragging corn sacks to the mill
that Others may eat bread, while shal
have no encouragement nor be refreshed
by anything but by blows and kicks
Give me but portion OF that time, l
pray
Nature was moved with compassion,
and presented but eighteen years
The ass went away comfOrted, and the
dog came forward.
"How long dost thou require to live:
asked nature, ''thirty years were to much
for the ass, but wilt thou be contentcd
with thcm?"
"Is it thy will that I should?" replied
the dog, "think how l shall have to run
about; my feet will not last for so long
time, and when | have lost my voice
for barking and my teeth for eating,
what else shall | be fit for but TO lie III
the corner and growl =
Nature thought he was right, and gave
twelve years.
The ape then appeared.
"Thou wilt, doubtlcss, willingly live
the thirty years." said Nature, "thou wilt
not have to labor as the dog and ass
Life will certainly be pleasant to thee"
"Ah, non' cried he, $50 it may seem
to Others. but it will not be- Should
puddircs ever rain down, shall excite
laughter by grimaccS, and then be re-
warded by sour apple. How often sor-
row lies behind a jest. l shall not be
able to endure thirty years"
Nature was gracious, and he received
but ten.
At last came man, healthy and strong.
and asked the measure of his days.
"Will thirty years content thee:
eJIow short a time!" exclaimed the
! man.
'eWhcn I shall have built my house
and kindled fire upon my own hearth
when the trees shall have planted arc
about to bloom and bear fruit-when llit
shall seem to me the most desirable,
shall die. Oh, Nature, grant me long
period"
'sThen thou shalt have the eighteeI
wears of the ass beside"
+ sThat is not enough replied the man
"And the twelve years of the dog.
at is not sufficient" reiterated th'
man, "give me more -,
81 will give, then, the ten years OF tn,
ape. and in vain wilt thou claim more.
The man departed umsatfsfed.
Thus man lives seventy years. Ih'
first thirty are his human years, and pas
swiftly by. lie is then healthy and hap
py. lie labors carefully, and rtJoices IL
his existence. The eighteen of the as
come next. Burden upon burden ar
heaped upon HIM; he carries the corr
that is to feed others /; blows and kick
reward his faithful services. The tweiv'
years of the dog follow, and he loses hi
teeth. and lies down in the corner ant
growls. When these are gone the ape
ten years form a conclusion.
I The man, weak and silly becomes tin
sport of the children.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23
How S. oe Peg; ere Made.

A short visit to the manufactOry of
Messrs. Grant, Cloueh and Powers OF
Footville, in this County, enables us to
rive brief description of tine modus oPe-
randi by which this very useful article
is manufactured. g,
The timber used is that known as hard
mople The trees are telled and cut
into loos of a convenient length to han
die. these logs Tre Cut by means OF a
circular saw, into blocks the requlsit
lrngth for pegs; tic blocks pass through
a machine which planes one side, or per
hans more properly speaking, one end ;
they then pass through another machine
where they are groOved on the rough q
unplained cnd, the grooves are ' shaped
and crossing each other at right angles
form the points Of the pegs. They next next
pass through the splitting machine wheTe
they arc first split into strips, carT'SPoid-
ING in thickness to the SIZE Oh inc pegs
tben turned-without being removed,
ono quarter around, bringing the STRIPS
around at RIGHT angles with the splitting
knife and split into pegs. AS the KNIVES I1
pass only partially through the D!oek',
The necs adhere to each other sufficiently
TO tl,| be easily handled. They are now
sor,cd ard conveyed TO the drying cylln
dcr where they are thoroughly seasoned,
after which they are placed in large re-
volyiug cylinders where they are kel t
constantly rolling and tumbling over
each other, until perfectly smooth when
they are measured, sacked, and laOeled,
ready for market. This factory turns out
100 bushels of pegs, and 500 gross Of
clothes bins per week.-1F"'es.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23
A Pity Sermon to Young Men.

You are the architects of your own
fortunes. Rely upon your own strength
of body and soul. Take for your motto,
Self-RcIience, Honesty aud Industry. For
your star, Faith, Perseverance and Pluck,
and irscribe on your banner, "Be asst
and fear not. Don't take too much ad-
vice; keep at the helm, and steer your
own ship. Think well of yourselves.
Strike out. Fire above the mark you ill.,
tend to hit Assume your position. Do
not practice excessive humanity; you can
not gctaboye your level. Water don't ran
up hill put potatoes i'll a cart over a
rough road, and small potatoes Will go to
the bottom. Energy. inviRciblc Deter
mination, with right motive, are the lev
ers that move the world. The great art
of commanding is to take a fair share OF
tie work. Civility costs EothinS and
buys everything. Don't smoke. Don't
chew. Don't swear. Don't gamble.
Don't lie. Don't steal. Don't de icve
Don't tattlc. BE polite. BE generous.
Be kind. Study hard. Be in earnest
be sclf-reIiant Read good books Love
your fellow-men as well as God. Love
country and obey the laws. Love truth.
Love virtue. Always DO what your con
science tells You to be duty, and leave
the consequences with God.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23

Don't BE \ LoAFER.-Young man /
pay attention. Don't be lOafer don't
keep lcaters' company: don't hang about
loating places: Better work then sit a.
round day after day, stand about corners
with your hands in your pockets-better
for your oae health aud prospect Bus
tie about, ifyou mean to have anything
to hustle about for. Many a poor physi-
clan has obtained real patient by riding
after an iInaginery one. A quire of blank
paper, tied with red tape, carried under
L lawyers arm, may procure him his first
case, and make his fortune. Such is the
word Il.
TO Elm that hath shall be given Quit
dreaming and complaining ; keep busy
and mind Your chances.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23

An a agricultural Journal has the fol-
lowing. "Most persons boil hams. They
are much better baked. if baked right
Soak for an hour in clean water, and wipe
dry, and then spread it all over with thln
batter and lay it in dish with STICKS
under it to keep it out OF the gravy;
When fully done, take off the skin and
buttered crust upon the crust side, and
set away to cool, You will find it deli
cious, but rich for dyspeptics.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23

APPLICATION OF MANURE.-The Mary
land Farmer closes an article on the sub
iect of proper application of manure
by saying:-"On heavy clay lands ma
nure literally and plow it under; on light
soils top-dress in more limited Quantities,
but more frequently than on the heavier
ones" This is brief, sensible and probab--
" as correct a practice IS the various
notifications of soil viii premit..
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23

The Washington Chronicle contains lead
er, filing four columns. arraying evidence to
prove that General Grant sis IN hearty accord
srith tfc greet Republican party" No new
items of evidence are afforded, though facts
previously published are so grouped rs to pro-
duce an unmtstakabe Impression. What is of
consequence. however, is the announcement
that this article was prepared upon full consult
alton with Gen. Grant himself. In that case, it
is fair to regard it as an authoritative statement
on his part, and of great Significance in the pre-
sent cnniuncture of affairs.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23

\ Rat:ne correspondent of the Milwaukee
Sentinel writes that when Senator Doolittle ar
rived at Racine on. Friday last from his Euro
pean tour, he got off at the Junction depot.
Since his arrival he has seldom been seen on
the street. He mot Republican, on the street
and salut.d him with '-EIOw do you dor" and
extended his hand fOy a shake. His old friend
told him, No you dent. l won't shake hands
with man who has been traitor to himself,
friends, party, and country
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23

t8-WELL' Sambo what's yer up to nova
days. ;
Oh, I is n carpner and iincr.
He! Igue;j yer is What department do
yo1 perform? IT..
What department? Why, does de circular
work. What's dat?
Why. turus the grihdstone.
G'NynN-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23

Almost every young lady is public
spirited enough to have her father s mouse
used as court house
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23

SrLrTlX,s RAILs.--A correspondent of
the Iowa Homestead, alluding to the diff
liculty frequently experienced in making
Il wedge stick in frozen timber when
splitting rails, advises the use of dry
sand, dashed into the crevice from which
the wedge. rebounds. The end sought
can be equally well attained by making
Il fdw checks close together, with the ak,
on .thc end Of the log to be split, and in
sertfng the wedge between them. We
never knew a wedge to rebound under
such circumstances.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23


\ NsT MkTETAL FOR PAPER.-The high
cost of rags ftrthe manufacture of paper has led
80 long Continued and costly attmpts to substi-
tute other articles such as wood, straw, bamboo
cornstalk, hu~ks &c. but owingt to the great ex-
pense for chemicals and the machinery necessary
for converting the materials into pulp, the cost
Ofpaper has not to any considerable extent been
reduced
Il is now alleged that the okra bfant, which
grows luxurianlly in all parts. of the United
States, POSSESSES all the requisites for making
every description of paper, from the common
wrapping 10 The fin st book or bank note paper
either sized or non sized without the addition of
any other material whatever 1t is claimed that
this has been practically demonstrated, and that
the discoverer has, within the past few months,
manufactured by the most simple and economi-
cal process, in different mills variety of paper
which although made under very unfavorable
circumstances. possess all the characteristics of
paper made from linen rags and manila rope
this should TURNOUT to be true it cannot fail
very greatly 10 affect the price of paper as the
okra can be raised cheaply and abundantly. We
understand that arrangements haYe:been made
for commencing the manufacture of okra paper
his seasoa.-N. Y. Times
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23

An instance of connubial affection is
narrated as occurring lately in New
Hampshire. y couple had quarreled all
during the whole term of their married
life. At last the husband was taken i'll
and evidently about to die. His wife
came to his bedside, where after she had
seen his condition, the following colloquy
ensucd: "Why, daddy, your feet are
cold, and ycur hands are cold, and your
nose is cold "Wa'al, let um be coldr'
Wy daddy, yOa're goih to die p "Wa'al
gaoss kn6W That I'm bout p "Wy,
daddy, watts to become of me if you
die - "Dunno, and don't care? Wat
| want to knew is chats to become Of
me p"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23
WHOLE NUMBER 934.

Tile Lacrosse Democrat, boasts that Il
has, next to The Eeckly IfiGune, the
largest circulation Of any political'news-
paper in the country. 1t has won this
extensive patronage by the most open,
hearty, determined championship of the
Rebel cause. 1t predicted and virtually
demanded President LincoIn's assassina-
ton; it exulted, and still exults, over
that fiendish crime and it day by day de-
nounces the National Debt as huge
atrocious swindle, which is to be wiped
out so soon as the Democracy achieves
power. Here is one Of It's latest utter
anCes:
"Rebellion 4 crime - Liar in your
throat, Phil. Sheridan! Every hour jus
tifes the acts Of those who, from Bull
Run u Rielfmond, through four years Of
battle and blood, sacrifices and struggles
labOred3 suffered, fought, died for the
cause CT civil freedom. Every passing
day proves the. soundness of their Judge
ment, the wAd0th of those who. .strove
for independence. Every revolving year
makes the ''lost cause" more sacred to
the lovers of liberty, dearer to the hearts
of those who were faithful to it from its
inception to its temporary fall"
Such fulminations have given the Dem
ocr0t . large circulation in this State,
though II Is printed on. the banks of the
Mississippi; and its patrons are steadily
increasiEg-N Y. Tribune.
\ piper tells of 4 visit to a cave near
Augusta, Ga. While the party where
within, investigating the gloomy interior,
there was noticed an old colored man
standing on the outside, who was asked:
Say, uncEe, why don't you go into the
cave" "Ah, my MASTER" said he, ode
Lord knows | see trouble enough on the
top ofthc earth. Idon't go in dat hole
searching arter misery"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23
HARNESS MAKER.

w. III. WILLIAMSON, Saddler and Harness Ma
Ger. opposite Fisk Block Main street Ashtabula Ohio
has on hand and makes TO order, in the best manner
everything in his line. 669
p e. FORD. Manufacturer and Dealer in Saddles,
fairness Brides. Collars Trunks, Whips, &c, Oppo-
site Fisk House. Ashtabua, Ohio. $40
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23
LUMBER YARD.

JUMBER-Y YARD.
SRyvrOUR & GIDDlNGS, Dealers in Pine and
Domestic Lumber Dressed otherwise, lath. Pine
Shingles &C. Manufacturers of Doors; sash: Blinds,
Fencc STUFF &c Orders for Surfacing. Matching, Saw
ing &c promptly attended to. Ashtabula, Ohio
WM SEYMOUR S5S -6m A. C. GlDDlNtiS.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23
DRUGGISTS.

CHARLES Il. SWIFT-Ashtabula, Ohio Deaci
in Drugs and Medicines Grocefies Perfurre5y anc
Fancy ARTICLES superior Teas, Coffee. Spices Favor
Ing Extracts Patent Medicines Gf every description
Paints, Dyes, YarnsiGs Brushes, Fancy Soaps, Han
Restoratives Hair Oils, &c. all of which VIII be sold
at the lowest prices Prescriptions prepared with suit
abia cara Sgj
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-11-23

Asktsbua o. Dealer in Drugs, Mcdiclnes, CAen.lclIs
Paints Gs Yarnishes. Brushes, Dye Stnfs &c Choice
Family Groceries nclading Teas. Cofees, &c Patent
Medicines Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal pur
poses Physician prescriptions carefully anG prompt
iy attended to- Ioo
GEORGE WILLARD. Dealer in Dry-Goods, Gro
ceries Hats Caps Boots. Shoes CrockerE, GlassN are
Aiso Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Hardware, SAD
dlory. Nails Iron, Steel Drugs, Medicines, Paints Ols
DYestufs. &C. Main street. Ashtabnla.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-01-10

CURIOUS. Burlington, the tory printer
during the Revolution, who was so bitter
in his attacks on the rebels and Mr.. Wash
ington, as ne called the General. thought
proper to remain in the city after the de-
parture of the British troops, and II created
great surprise when it was openly declared,
without any contradiction on his part, that
he had been throughout the war spy for
General Washington, and had impaired
much valuable information to him, which
he could not have obtained excepting by
violent abuse Of the Americans and their
cause. 1t is very likely, for he was mise
rable sycophant, and was destitute Of prin-
ciple, though a man of courtly manners
and address. He had, after the war, al
most the monopoly of selling the best Bri-
fish publications. Colonel Ethan Allen, a
powerful man, brave patriot, hard
swearer, and hard drinker, was so en-
ragged at Rivington that he sworc he would
kill him; and Rivington was not little
alarmed at the threat. Allen always car
ried long sabre, and after the peace down
he went to Rivington's Office, at the corner
of Pearl and Wall streets, where John
Hone used to keep his auction store.
ais your master at home = said Allen
| to the clerk.
"Ill 90 and see, sir" was the answer.
So the clerk ran up TO Rivington's par
lor, exclaiming, in great trepidation--
sob, master, he's come ~
"Show him up" said the editor, while
he opened the leaf of table and placed
some wine and glasses uponit
Up went Allen, his long sabre dragging
up each step. Rivington met him at the
door with one of his politest bows and one
of his most expressive smiles.
"Delighted TO see you, my dear sir.
Pray take seat, and allowm to pour you
out glass Of wine."
Allen tossed OFF the wine, looking dag
gers at Riyington.
"Sir, ] come"
"Not word, my dear sir, on business,
until we have finished our bottle. Try
another glass;"
Down went another glass.
"Fond of Madeira, sir! Here Jack,
bring bottle of Southside-seven years
old, great favorite Of our glorious Wash
ington."
Aliens eyes twinkled, and he tossed
down glass after glass Of that really fine
wine until he forgot that he came to kill
Rivington. He got quite booty, and they
parted excellent friends. Riyington lived
in Cherry street, and the house is still oc-
cupied. Most of the merchants and others
of good society lived in that street.