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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

ILLEeI1IMAeY IN ENGLAND. Mo less
than AZ, ,448 children were registered in
England, in 1864, as born out Of fwedlock.
Even this number does not represent the
actual state of things. Owing to de-
feet in the English Registration act,which
does not make the registration of births
compulsory, many cases are never recor-
ded. DR.. hanksster has stated it as his
deliberate Judgment that 5000 women
are living In London whose infant chill
dren have been murdered by their own
hands. t4N Is
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

D~T The late DIR. P, for some years
a member of Congress from Ohio, was
one of large class Of educated men with
whom I have come in contact who could
readily detect an error Of photography in
print, but was unable to write correctly
one word in five. On one occasion the
Doctor sent speech to the Globe Office,
written out by himself to prevent misrep-
resentation by the reporters. and while it
was being put in type he called in to as
sist in reading the proof-sheets. Before
it was completed Harry VT "a very
modest but intelligent compositor) had
occasion to call the Doctors attention to
word which, he said, he couldn't Eek
actly comprehend" The Doctor glanced
at the word, and then gave Harry look
of mingled incredulity and astonishment;
and finally, as if desirous that the whole
Office should take cognizance of the COM
positor's stupidity, in loud and distinct
voice spelled and syllabled the word
thus: "p-r-u, pru, che, she--pruche; it's
the plainest word on the pageF' The roar
of laughter which at that point broke
forth from every quarter of the room left
the Doctor in doubt for a moment wheth-
er it was at his own or Harry's expense;
but when it was succeeded by, aWhat's
that, Doctor-something good to eat?"-
"No, it must mean something good to
drinkr etc., he began to ssee it" "Welll"
ho exclaimed, s'if you are all SO Did
smart, let US hear one of you spell it. -
Harry modestly suggested that it should
be spelled P-r-u s-s-i-a, commencing with
a capital P, and not with small p, as
as the Doctor had written it. The Doc.
tor "caved," and calling George (the Of
fee boy) gave him a silver dollar and
told him to go into Powell's and get a
bottle of whisky.
"Therel" exclaimed the individual who
had suggested that it might be something
good to drink, 81 knew it was a bever.
age Of some sortl"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01
Divorce Notice.

MARIA GR0sENBACHER, of the city of
l Allegheny, in the county of Allegheny,
in the State of Pennsylvania, is notified tina.
Stephen Grosenbacher did, ,on the 18th day of
November A. D., 1866, fle his petition in the
Office of the Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas, within and for the county of Monroe
and State of Ohio, charging the said Maria
Grosenbacher with willful absence for more
than three years, asking that he may be di-
vorced from the said Maria Grosenbacher,
which petition will be for hearing at the
spring term of said Court in the year A. d.
1857. Dated at Woedsfeld. this 10th day OF
November, 1866.
AMOS l. SPRIGGS.
Atty's for plaintiff.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01
Expanding the Chest.

Those in wealthy circumstances, or
who pursue sedentary employment with
in doors, generally use their lungs but
very little--breathe but very little air in .
to the chest; and thus, independently Of
positions, contract wretchedly narrow,
small chest, and lay the foundation for
the loss Of health and beauty. All this
can be perfectly obviated by little at
tention to the manner of breathing. Re-
collect the lungs are like bladder in
their structure, and can be stretched open
to double their ordinary size, with perfect
safety, giving noble chest, and perfect
immunity from consumption. The agent,
and the only agent required, is the COM
mon air we breathe, supposing, however,
that no obstacle exists, external to the
chest, such as lacing, or tying it around
with stays, or tight dress, or heavy
shoulder-straps upon it. On rising from
the bed in the morning, place yourself in
an erect posture, your head thrown back, !,
and shoulders entirely off the chest; now
inhale or suck in all the air you can, SO as
to fill the chest to the very bottom of it,
SO as no more can be got in; now hold
your breath, and throw your arms off be-
hind, holding in your breath as long as
possible. Repeat these long breaths as
many times as you please; when done in
cold room it is much better. because the
air is much denser, and will act much
better, because the air will act much more
powerfully in expanding the chest. Ex-
ercise the chest in this manner, It will
become very Aexiblesand expansive, and
will enlarge the capacity and size of the
lungs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01
NOTICE.

The beautiful Piano Fortes of GRovEsTEEN
& Co.. are deemed by all good judges to be the
Ultima Thule of instruments of the kind.
We cannot suggest what is wanting to make
a musical instrument more perfect, although
we are slow to admit that the limit of i'm
pr6vement can ever be attained.
Before they had brought their Pianos to
their present excellence they had submitted
them to competition with instruments of the
best makers of this county and Europe, and
received the reward of merit, over all others,
at the. celebrated Werld's Fair. It is but JUS
tice to say that the judgment thus pronounced
has not been overruled by the musical world.
Still. by the improvements lately applied
by them to their Pianos, it is admitted that a
more perfect instrument has been made
They have accordingly achieved the paradox
of making excellence more excellent. Sure
ly, after this, they are entitled to the motto,
EXCELSIOR" may29.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01
ONE Glass OF wine.

The Duke Of Orleans, the eldest son sf
King Louis Philippe, was the inheritor
|of whatever rights the royal family could
transmit. He was noble young man.
physically and intellectually noble. One
morning he invited few companions
with him as he was about to take his de-
parture from Paris to join his regiment.
Iu the conviviality Of the hour he drank
too much wine. He did not become ln-.
toxicated; he was not Ia any respecta
dissipated man. His character waslofty
and noble. But in that joyous hour he
drank glass too much. He lostd the
balance of his body and mind. Bidding.
adieu to his companions he entered the
carriage. rsx,fx Is -. S. : !. i,
But for that extra glass be weuld hare
kept his seat. He leaped from his carri.
age. But for that extra glass of wine he
would have alighted on his feet. His
head struck sthe pavement. Senseless.
bleeding, he was taken into beer shop
and died. That extra glass overthrew@
the Orleans dynasty, con6scated their
property of one hundred millions Of dol
lars, and sent the whole family into ex.
ile--Harper's Magazine. %
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

On Sunday evening, Nov. 25th,as Mrs.
Whiteman, living in Milk Greek Hundred,
Del, was filling coal oil lamp, the oil
exploded and set her and the room on
fire. The sister of Mrs. Whiteman took
the baby from the cradle and ran with il
up stairs, leaving Mrs. Whiteman and her
little son, about two years Old, in the
room. Mrs. Whiteman was found burn.
ed to death and the little boy died soon
after. Logan Gazctte. R
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01
Strange. But True.

Every young lady and gentleman in the
United States can learn something very much
TO their advantage by return mail Gree of
charge,) by addressing the undersigned.
Those having feaIs of being humbugged will
oblige by not noticing this card. All others
will please address their obedient servant,
''tas THOS, F. CHAPMAN,
feb14lv. 831 Broadway, New York.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01
IkroRMAr1oN WANrrp OF 4 DrcrAs.

INFORMATION WANTED OF A DEcEAs. )
ED SoLDIER.--In the fall of 1861, Mr.
Henry Nefe, of Woodview, Morrow
county, Ohio, enlisted as soldier Of
the United States in Co. E. 43d Reg.
o. v. l. On the 18th day of June.
1864, in a skirmish near Atlanta, Geor-
gia. he was wounded in the foot from the,
effects OF which he soon afterwards died..
He leaves widow and children in needy
circumstances, who are unable to OBJ
tain the back pay and bounty due thems
without positive proof ofhis death. Any,
person being eognizant of the time and
place of his death who will communicats
the facts to Fl. s. Prophet, Mt Gilead,
Morrow county, Ohio, will confer d
much needed favor upon deserving Nid-
ew of United States soldier. -,
VIII our exchanges please copy?
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01
rThe Grovesteen Piano Forte still re-

T,he Grovesteen Piano Forte still re-
tains its precedence and great popularity, and
after undergoing gradua! improvements for q
period of thirty yeats, is now proaounced by
the musical world to be unsurpassed and even
unoqualled in richness, volume and purity of
tone, durability and cheapness. Our new
scale, French action, harp pedal, iron frame,
over-strung bass, seven octave, rosewood pl-
amos we are selling cheaper by from 500 to
5000 than the same style and finish are sold
by any other frst-class makers in the coun-
try. Dealers and all in want of good pianos
are invited to send for our Descriptive Cata-
logue, which contains photographs of our
different styles, together with prices. Medals,
almost without number, have been awarded
to the Grovesteen Piano, and at the Celebra-
ted Worlds Fair, though put in competition
with others from all parts of Europe and the
U. s., it took the highest award.
Established 1895. Grovesteen & Co.,
jan1Oly. 499 BROADWAY, New YORK.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

RATHER QuEER-A lady, the second
wife of gentleman who resides in this
city, presented her husband with pair
of fine boys on the evening Of the 26th.
There is nothing queer or remarkable in :
this, because it is very common occur
renee. But the remarkable part will
readily be seen when we tell our readers
that this is the third pair of twins ine
twelve years. His FIRST wife gave birth
to two pair, two boys and two girls,a in
tervals Of four years. They were born
on the same day of the week, the same
day Of the month, in the same month EFF
the year, and al. weighed exactly the
same number of pounds. If il isn't
queer, we say it's confounded regular.
HannibaI Republican, Dec. i.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

evil you keep an eye on my horse,
John, while ! step in this store?"
eyes, sir.
Stranger goes in, comes out and finds
his horse missing.
Where is my horse, John2"
"He's runn'd away, sir"
"Didn't I tell you to take care of him,
you scamp"
aNo, sir; you told me to keep my eye
on him, and | did, till he got clean out
of sight"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

Of the emigrants arriving at New York
this year, the several Northwestern
States received the following accessions:
Illinois, 1895; Indiana, 22,693; Mich
igan, 3,5l5; Iowa, 1913; Wisconsin, u
S93; Minnesota, 5,247, Missouri, 4,2s6;
Ohio, II, ,147; Kansas, 11S.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01
Frrnrs of Youth.

Gentleman who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion, will for
the sake ofsufering humanity, send free to
ali who need it, the recipe and directions for
making the simple remedy by which he was
cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the ad
yertiser's experience, can do so by address
ing rr JOHNB. OGDEN,
(, febl4ly No. l3 Chambers St., N. Y.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

A MATTER OF TAsTE.-Two Yankee
women and two negroes ran for Office at
the late Northern election. Both the
negroes were elected and both women de-
feated.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

The clergymen of Norwich, Conn. have
issued circular, expressing their de.
termination to attend no more funerals
on Sundays except in case Of absolute
necessity. They object to the practice
as being clear violation of the fourth
commandment, both from the amount of
work it involves, and because it keeps
many from attending church service. 4
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

"According to Milton, Eve kept 81
lence in Eden to hear her husband talk, "
said gentleman to lady friend, and
then added,in melancholy tone. "Alas!
there have been no Ewes since" Be-
cause there have been no husbands
worth listening to" was the quick re-
tort.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

"Well, Dick" said doctor to polite
man whose wife he had been attending,
''how is your wife?" "She is dead,I thank
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

Mrs. Susanna zeigufuss. an old lady
of Caboru county. Penn, recently died
leaving IL children, IS grandchildren, 20
.great-grandchildren, and 8, great-great.
grandchildren. aa t9 ~ aslN slg
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01
Save Fifty Dollars.

A NY PERSON wishing to purchase one of
n Grovesteen's Pianos, advertised in this
paper, can save fifty dollars of the price by
applying TO the editor of this paper june25
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01
Slightly Ahead!


A man named Mccoy came out in a
card in the Cincinnati Commercial, warn
ing the public against trusting his wife
who, it seems, had left his "bed and board.
The next days Issue of the paper brought
out card from Mrs. Mccoy, which is
decidedly rich, and wecopy it:
/. NOTICE.
Mr.. EDITOR: / observed in your is
sue of yesterday a card signed "Corneal
S. Mccoy" warning all persons from
trusting me on his account, as had left
his bed and board without just canse or
provocation. / therefore take this meth
cd of informing the publicthat he rev
er had bed; the board has always been
furnished by myself, and as to anybody
trusting me on his account, know Of
none who would trust himself. His cred
it has always been below par, so much SO
that he could not get trusted for his own
shirting and now wears some of my un-
derclothing on his back slightly altered
GEoRGEANN Mccoy.
Georgeann, we are inclined to believe,
is slightly ahead. If any husbands in
Urbana are wearing their wives under
clothing, we advise them to take 1t of
Immediately. No telling what might
happen UrbanG Union.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-01

A man was asked what induced him to
make law student Of his son. "0h, he
was always a lying little 'cuss, and l
thought I'd huwor bis leading prepensi-
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-30
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MISCELLANEOUS
YINELAND.
r.nm ANn ERIIT LANns hi a

UNARM AND FRUIT LANDS, in mild and
Il healthful climate. Thirty miles south OF Phil
adeph a. by Railroad, in New JERSEY, ON the same
line Of latitude rs Baltimore, Nd
The soil rich and productive, varying rom clay
to a sandy loaal. suitable TOR Wheat Grass, Corn,
Tobacco Fruit and vegetables. This is 9redt yrMt
Country. Five hundred Vineyards ana orenarus
have been planted OFT by experienced irmt growers
Grapes. Peaches, Pears &C., produce Immense Proi,
s, Vineland is already ono OF the mos oeantiIt'
places in the United States. The entire territory,
consisting Of lilly sqnare miles of land, is laid our
upon general system o. improvements. The land
is only sold to actual settlers with provision for public
adornmcDt The place on account OF its great beauty,
well as other advantages, has become the resort
OF people Of taste. 1t has increased five thousand
people within the past three years Churches. Stores.
Schools, Academies, Societies OF Art and Learning
and olher clements of refinement and culture have
been introduced Hundreds OF people are constantly
settling. Hundreds of new houses are being con-
structed. Price of Farm Land, twenty acre lots and
upwards, sos per acre, Five and ten acre and Vii
lage lots for sale. asF
Fruits and Vegetables ripen earlier in this district
than in any other cality north of Norfolk. Va.lm-
proved placesto sale Is.
Openings tor all kinds OF business, Lumber Yards,
anuaetories, Foundres Stores and the like; ana
Steam Power with room can be rented.
For persons who desire mild winters, a beautiful
climate, and good son. in country beautifully i'm
prov d. aboundmg in fruits and possessing all other
social privileges, in the heart of civilization, it is
worthy OF visit. fl
Letters answered, and the vineland Rural a paper
lon Rob nson, semitic applicants.
Address CHAS X. Lands, Vineland P. o.,
lands Township. New Jersey.
From Report OF Scion Robinson, Agricultural Edi-
fertile tracts, IN almost level position and suitable
side Of tie Western Prairies." l9 go VIZ I
septi3d&w6m 81
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-30
BLANOHARD'S
improvement on Steam Boilers

nN some boilers 700 degs. of heat is thrown away
" making a loss 1-3 the fuel. The question is
often asked how can this be saved. Mr. Blanchard
has invented boiler that takes perfect control of all
the heat and makes it do duty in the engine This ia
very simple in its construction after the engine in
motion the smoke pipe is closed tight and tie waste
any temperature desired; the remainder carried
through the water heater, using up all the waste
heat but 200 degs.; the heat being reduced SO low
there can be no danger of setting fires by sparks
thrown from engines, which will add much value to
this invention, besides the saving rs the fuel.
For particulars inquire OF
WIN. WILLARD.
Corner of Commercial Wharf and Commercials st.
Feb Adv
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-30
TO LUMBERMEN
Owners of HemlOck Lands!

THE AMERICAN PATENTED IMPROVEMENT
/ TANNING COMPANY, OF New York, own the
exclusive right the United States for the manuac-
tnre of an imperishable EXTRACT from Hemlock
BARK for tanning purposes. The Bark Extract is
now extensively used among Tanners, and the de-
mand Tor it rapidly increasing Itcommantls ready
sale in the Boston, New York and PHILADELPHIA mar
kets, at sixty cents per gallon. The appliances for
manufacturing are simple and not expensive, costing
but little than the ordinary teaches used byTan
ners. By this process, II cords of Bark may be re-
duced as to concentrate the entire strength into
forty gallons Of extract without in the slightest de-
gree njuring its tanning qualities and at cost not
exceeding one dollar per cord. The SAVING m neign
alone, between the transportation OF the EAace anu
the bark, will range from six to eight dols Pe
SO that any one who may get out but three nuhured
cords of bark ner YEAR may save from two Thousand
tn fwentvdve hundred dollars in the difference in
TSn comnany does not propose to sell Territorial
:; t hut will grant exclusive privilege to manutac-
-. ~ certain localities, charging small royalty per
sui ILL.,, ~ on the amount manufactured.
s'S1 n Snmpany will send competent to superin-
i me construction of the works. where parties de-
; 10 enter into the business, and to instruct in the
nanufacture of the Extract.
AZ n guarantee of success to parties entering into
This business, the Company will contract TO take all
the Extract manufactured under their process at fifty
cents per gallon, delivered in Boston or New York.
Parties In Maine desiring further information as to
TERMS &C., may call upon or address CHARLES
HALE, General Agent for Maine, "a Maine street,
Bangor, where models of the apparatus may be SEEN
nov13d3m s. IL. KENNEDY, Pres't.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-30

INTERESTING DIscovERY.-The city of Par
Is has recently laid bare the vestiges of the
largest tower of the castle of Philip Augustus
and Charles ", which tower is DESIGNATED in
history as Tour Neuve or Tour Philippine or
Tour Eerrand. Its foundations are unusually
deep; they are as deep as the old level of the
Seines bank, which is some 25 or 30 feet be-
low the present level of the quay This tow
er stood opposite to what is the present
entrance to the courtyard Of the Louvre, op-
poslte the POnt DIES Arts. 1t was 90 feet high,
and .he walls were IL feet thick 1t was sur
rounded by deep moat The precise date of
Its foundation is unknown; but it is certain
that its foundation had been completed before
l2o4, though not long before this date, as in
TINS very year Philip Augustus declared he
owed thirty sols, or sous, to the Prior and
prethren OF st. Denis de la Chapihe as he had
puiit the tower OF the Louvre on their land
At that distant epoch of time The norton of
the SEINE which laved the Louvre was STYLED
st. Denis's Shore. The new tower vos lie
wise ON the lands oil the Bishon and Chon,or
OF Notre Dame, and it became nacaSso,.,, =,
give them compensation. The king charoo ~
the Preuot OF Paris to make the Parisis,'s
PROVIDE the necessary compensation Famons
in feudal history, the terror of vassais ,.is
prison of the king, it was likewise the stron NC
hold where the kings treasures were kent
The Louvre tower was entered by spirai
staircase Its entrance was a.. iron door CO.
cured by locks and many bolt. It was also
the centre of royal authority in that old tow
e. the grand fcudatories of the crown were
wont to come to pay homage and take the
oath OF teaty. After they had been standing
three hundred and fifty years, or Whereabouts,
the tower and the buildings which formed the
paralelogram of the castle were demolished,
ara Francis l. laid the foundations of anew
palace; Pierre Lescot was his architect
among the materials discovered during the
t "a a some of them evidently belonged
W pgrlou Oh Tune anterior to Philip Argus
tus. There exists diploma referred to in
the history of the University. which states
that in the seventh century rovaI residence
was built there by Dagobert T. and ,hat in
the twelfth century castle was erac .I' on -,
the same site. Philip Augustus fortress
was built after this castle. 'ieSs
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-30
WRIGHT % CLARK,
FRESCO PAINTERS,

In Oil and Distempcr Colors. Also House and SIGN
Painters, Morton Block, two doors above Prebie
House, Portland, Me.
ezy-We are prepared to design and execute every
description of Wall and Ceiling Decorations, for
Churches Public Buildings, Private Residences Halls
sc. Gliding and Enclosing on Glass. Every do
scription OF Wood finished in Wax and Oil Filling.
and in Varnish or French Polish, jal9dsm -
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-30

From the Evening Post.l


BY EDMUND G. sTEDMAN.
Though Arkadis shattered pile
Hides her cead without dirge,
Lol where still the mountain isle
Fronts the angry Moslem surge!
Hers. in old, heroic days,
Her untettered heights aiar
'Twixt the Grecian gulf to raise,
And the toriid Libyan STIR.
From her bulwarks to the North
.ts Stretched the glad Ig9an Sea,
Sending bards and warriors forth
To the triunlphs of the iree;
Ill the fierce invader throve,
When, from island or from main'
Side by side the Grecian sTore'
SWIFT he sought his lair a9ah'
Tbouob the Cretan eagle fell,
And fine ancient heights were won,
Freedoms light was guarded we'll
Handed down from sire TO SOIL;
THROUGH the centuries of shame,
All it never wholly died,
But was hid, sacred flame,
There on topmost lda's side.
Shades heroes Homer sung
Wearing once her hundred crowns
Rise with shadowy swords amOng
Candlas smoking fields and towns;
Not again their souls shall sleep,
Nor the crescent wane in peace,
I'LL from every island-keep
Shines the starry Cross of Greece.
January 26, 1867. #Es 8FH
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MEDICAL.

- .sThe wonderful progress OF medical Sci
~ nee dnring the past sir years, only makes
possible Tor the &C conscientious ss Physician
cnTaISIY CURED as Intermittent Eerer
md as CERTAINLY PREVENTED as SmQf
~ ns ~ K,RJ, III. d., l.. /. d., etc,