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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-04-13
A Sunset View of a Connecticut

In aspeeeh at Bridgeport, Conn. on
the goth, Hon. s. s. Cox, aGreat old Sun
set" who was stumping the nutmeg State
In the Democrat interest, paid bis respects
to P.iI Barnum, the Republican nomi-
nee and Museum man. Some of Cox,s
siaps atathe great Snowman were decided
ly humorous. Abiding to the record of
Mr.. Barnpm, he, said; ;.sgi anas4 a.FF-s
fIfhe has told the truth abont himself
IN hls autobiography-a book that o,utobt
20 De- entitled 'sThe Recolleetions of a
Successful Scamp has been fr,on, tl,a
flrst an arrant trickster. You NAV ra-
member his account Of his abottle trick .
when he cheated bis Uncle Aaron and
AUNT Laura; his old tin cups. which he
passed off for good; his boast of selI;n.g
cotton for wool, and the cotton for. siiI2
and linen; his beans AID peas. for Ground
Coffee, and his corn meal for 9;neror.
clocks with half the wheels out of case
exchanged for regular time-keepers his
Eswlndle ofth' Irish peddler: his Confession
OF being convicted libeller: and as the
climax III his, woolly horse and the original
bill ofpsaie from Augustine Washington
OF joyce Heath, the venerable nurse Of
dear little George Washington. nseea
There is more truth than hunor per
maps IN that extract, but the following
"epitaph'' on Barnum viii provoke the
rlslblllties rls of the staunchest Republican
even were he of Barnum's District.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-04-13

Inc show is over, Barnum's eonef - s=f
HIS earthly journey now is DOM
AmDifion did his soul environ
he fell beneath man Of iron, - ts.s.
- Inc Yankee people would not choose him
put sent him stuffed into his Museum.
1reseryed IN wax, his eyes all glass;
his other figures do surpass =.
The woolly horse has shed his wool "a sr-
With grief his heart was over h1ll
Inc happy family moure his care
Inc Mermaid drops her salt tears there.
- Poor Joyce Heath mumbles her orief
and hymns and psalms give no relief
Her little Georgy Washington
- has gone where Barnum hasn't gone
Inc learned seal, with mourning wet
heruses meat TO cure regret
Inc Aztec children tear their hair
Inose kinks proclaim their deep despair.
5f me snowman ferried over the Styx eyes
And hell rewards his Yankee tricksi -,..5-5s
Long and loud laughter and cheers.l
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-04-13

CLEVELAND AND ERIE RAIL-ROAD.
r,zzuzszssssr5 THROUGH EXPRESS TRAINS DAILY
On and after Monday, November 10, 1866
until further Notice. Passenger Trains run as follows
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-04-13
DRUGGISTS.

CHARLES E. SWIFT-Ashtabula Ohio Dealer
In Drugs and Medicines, Groceries Perfumery and
Fancy Articles, superior Teas Coffee Specs Flavor
ing Extracts, Patent Medicines Of every description
Paints, Dyes, Varnishes, Brushes Fancy Soaps Hair
Restoratives, Hair Oils &C. all Of which will be sold
at the lowest prices. Prescriptions prepared with suit
.sable care zn7se4zs sz.iee sa = f.-a fftT Sg5
81. A. HENDR y. Corner Main and Centre streets
Ashtabula o. Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals
Painfs Ola yarnieies Brushes, Dye Stufs &c. Choice
Family Groceries incuding Teas; Coffees, &C. Patent
poses. Physicians prescriptions carefully and prompt
A kbatteDded to- = satsas-. a fssiiz 75S
GEORGE WILLARD, Dealer in Dry-Goods, Gro
ceries Hats Caps, Boots, Shoes Crockery Glassware.
Also, wholesale and Retail Dealer in Hardware, Sad
dlery Nails, from Steel Drugs, Medicines Paints Oils
Dyestuffs &C Main street Ashtabula
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-17
CHANCES OF LIFE.

An old document contains some interesting lntor.
nation unknown to many, and rarely encountered
in the papers. Among other things it contains a
table exhibiting an average age attained by
employed in the various popular professions OF the tn
day. In this particular, as in most others, the
farmers have the advantage over most OF the rest
of mankind, as their average is sixty;hye Next
upon the docket comes the judges and Justices OF
the peace, the dignity of whose lives heightened
ont to sixty-four. Following them Immediately IN
the catalogue of longevity, is the bank officer, who
sums up his account at the age OF sxty-three. =.
Public officers cling to their existence with as much
pertnacity as they retain their Offices they never
resign their Offices, but life forsakes them at fifty
six. =,
Coopers, although they seem to stave through
life, hang on until they are fifty eight. The good
works of the clergymen follow them at ffty-fve.-
Ship-wrights hatters, lawyers and rope,makers
(some very appropriately go together at ttty-tour
The "Village Blacksmith, like most OF his cotem-
poraries dies at ffty-one. Butchers follow their
bloody career for precisely half century, Car
penters are brought to the seaffoid at torty-nlne
Masons realize the cry of "Mort!' at the age OF
forty seven. Traders cease their speculation at for
ty-sfx. jewelers. are disgusted with the tinsef Of
life at forty-four. Bankers, manufacturers, and
various mechanics, die at forty-three. The paint
e>\yield to their cholic at forty-two:
\e brittle thread of the tailors Life is broken at
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-17

1T is we'll however, PHILIPPE, said he at length,
THAT I should know all that concerns my fami-
ly You have done but right in telling me all that
you know. Whether it was dream or vision,
that Count Robert saw, it is at least certain that
an evil fate follows all of my family. Would that
Ioould penetrate the mystery and learn yet more -
'That you may, indeed" replied the old man /;
1T is said that any of your family who is bold e.
nough to sleep in the chamber where Count Rob
ert's portrait hangs - the one which was taken af
ter he became ruined man-will learn more
But" and the old man hesitated and shook his
head sadly.
'But what, PHILIPPE" asked Guiscard quickly /;
"think you am so supersitious as to have any
fears about sleeping in the old chamber?"
'sYou must hear all, master Robert" rejoined
the old man, "You will hear nothing from any one,
be it mortal or ghost that appears until after you
have spoken for bride"
.sWellI and what nnraG q, asked Gwaeard. .--s-,,
eff what you see or hear there tonight leads you
to give up all thoughts of marriage in pity for her
whom you would make your wife, the evil fate and
the early death will come upon yoursef-so
have always been told," added the old man, in ex.
tenuation of his statement.
"Be it sol' rejoined Guiscard; II accept the
destiny of my family. will sleep there this night.
''Oh master Robert, think well what you do y
cried the old man, in alarm. when you pass the
door of that fsted room, there is death in your
choice death for you or for some bright-eyed
creature who dreams not that her fate is this hour
being weighed in the balance
81 must sleep there tonight" responded Guis,
card, almost shuddering at the solemn adjuration
of PHILIPPE It is useless to argue against fate,
continued he, seeing the old man ready to expostu.
late. ST shall not need you to show me the way
I prefer to go alone"
"God and his holy angels guard you'll" said
PHILIPPE with much emotion, as Guiscard lighted
his lamp and strobe from the room.
"Amen' responded Guiscard reverently, as he
disappered through the door way. ...-
'Poor boyl" muttered PHILIPPE, as he took up
the light and clattered along to his own ROOM
1T was the way with them ALL They went te
question their fate as calmly as to slumber Ah
me only to think that by sunrise tomorrow he
will have load upon his heart that will 60 with
him to the grave! To know that the young and
beautiful whom he loves SO dearly, must be tori
away from his side while the smile of love is still
warm upon her cheek; or that he, the last Of his
blood, must die to save her die oung-die sud-
denly K die and let stranger clasp her hand and
win her love! Poor boy! WeImay pray that
God and his holy angels may be his guard"
The old man reached his chamber, disappeared
through the doorway, and silence, unbroken by an
echo, reigned in the mansion where Fate was busy
with her web.
TO BE CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-17

~A French work recently published maintains
that every 10 500 years the waters Of the sea pass
from one pole to the other, submeTging and over
whelming in their passage the earth and all its In
habitants. According to the author Of this theory
nj. Paul de Jouvencel, the last Of these delugees
occurred 1850 years ago !; the next one is due in
5000 years more. NJ Jouvencel recounts this
great cosmical drama with the vigor and pictorial
effect of an eye witness. Six thousand years
sixty centuries - then, only are left us wherein %
do our whole worlds work, and to complete ana
perfect that civilization which has yet hardy dawn;
ed on the greater number Of man.1ndI ply on
the present % moment and the last hour Of the world
as It exists then ali viii be finished all consumed,
ali, ali viii disappear The sea for TO- 500 years in
its ;mmeasurabie depths viii crush our history and
leave nothing of it all but few fossils! so, at
least saws M JouyenceL
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-17
HISTORY OF JANUARY.
e condense the following from the "Book Of

We condense the following from the Book W
Days. ,,,. -,
first month of the year. as far as the northern hem
isphere is concerned since its beginning, being near
the winter solstice, the year is thus made to pre-
sent complete series of the seasonal changes and
operations, including equally the first movements
Of spring and the death of annual vegetation IN the
frozen arms of winter. Yet the earliest calendars
as the Jewish, the Egyptian and Greek, did not
nIace the commencement of the year at this point.
# was not done till the formation Of the Roman
calendar, usually attributed to the second hng,
Numa Pompilius, whose reign is set down as termi-
mating in 6i2, B. G. Numa, it is said, having de,
creed that the year should commence now, added
two new months to the ten into which the year had
previously been divided, calling the first Janarius,
IN honor Of Janus, the deity supposed to preside
over doors. Qatin-a door, who might very nat
urally be presumed also to have something to DO
with the opening Of the year;
Although, however, there was genera! popular
regard to the lst of January as the beginning OF
the wear, the ancient Jewish year, which opened
with the 25th of March, continued long to have
legal position in Christian countries. In England
il was not until 1852 that the st of January became
the initial day of the legal as it had long BEEN OF
the popular year. Before that time it was custom
ary to set -dewa dates between the fstu SznuHy
and oath of March inclusive, thus: January 80,
l64s-'9 meaning thatpopularly the year was le4s
but legally I64S. In Scotland Undesirable change
wasmade BY decree of James VI, in priyy coun-
ell, in the year 1900 It was effected in France in
1854 in Holland, Protestant Germany and Russia,
in l7OO, and in Sweden in 1853. According to
Vestgar in his curious book, the restitution Of de-
eaved Intelligence, (4to. 1925, our Saxon ancestor
originally called this month Woy-monat-that Il
Wolf month - because people were wont Away,
in that month to be more in danger to be deVoured
that through the extremity of cold and snow those
rayenous creatures could not find beasts sufficient
to feed upon" Subsequently the month was
named by the same people Aeter KlsIthat is
after Christmas. 1t Is odd that we should have a.
bandoned the Saxon name of the month while re-
tanning those Of the days of the week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-17
Ssletted guetrg.
TRIP LIGHTLY.


Trip lightly over trouble,
Trip lightly over wrong,
We only make grief double
BY dwelling on it long.
Why clasp woes hand so tightly?
Why sigh DER blossoms dead 2
Why cling to forms unsightly?
Why not seek joy instead?
Trip lightly over sorrow,
Though all the day be dark,
The sun may shine tomorrow,
And gaily sing the lark;
Fair hopes have not departed,
Though roses have fled;
Then never be down-hearted,
But look for joy instead.
Trip lightly over sadness,
Stand not to rail at doom;.
We've pearls to string of gladness
On this side Of the tomb;
What stars are nightly shining,
And the Heaven is overhead,
Encourage not repining,
But look for joy instead.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-17
STRANGE STORY OF A NEGRO CONVICT.

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,a a.I u SUMoJ o,.'e stOre Evsrd ~ nsv IL
nas l tle .J 1'. - tba i.st Torn ~ Fla
49,, 1oa teIan io.t ~ - tha ,sntant;s-v
VIZ S;s % th;-d ta~- .ar, vt" ~ ,ss.
anns nis .unG seE ~ TI T.m.,. ~ .i.;,,e A.
SaIa ~ ~ osa a annad nanst st tSsn ~, n,;n n
claims to ba the Victim II manc;Iesa set ~ nerae.
cntors-an oroan;zed hand of Thieves and eonntar-
fsiIsTe n. -.
Our readers viii remember that we lately pub.
ished two instances in which surgeons extracted
needles from Days neck and breast, while in jaa
awaiting his trial Four large button needles were
cut out of his person, and the surgeons say be has
"a great many more-perhaps fty-n different
parts Of his body. But as the needles do not ser-
ously affect him.. except when they work 70 some
especially sensitive part, ne does not Ike to have
the surgeons operate on HIM. We were present On
one occasion when he was beng examined 1ya sur.
geon, and it was easy to observe the locality ct
needles in his face and neck. &c. Is nc ~ -.
When first asked how they came to be In bum, be
obstina tely refused to tell but taking sick, and
thinking, perhaps he had not long to i've, he yield
ed to frequent persuaGons to dvulde Ibis secret
under condition that it should not be made public
until he was out Of the way Of his prosecutors
He claims that his principal business has been to
discover the schemes and rascahdes OF certain par
ties and then to black-msil them to keep himfom
Irer Office in Ashtabula county was robbed. Day
claims he was made cognizant of the robbery, and
employed to carry several thousand dollars to .
certain party, but instead of doing 80, he appro
priated the money to his own use This 90 incensed
his confederates they determined to punish him.
He was taken and bound and while in this help
less condition hot needles were forced into ia Hes6,
and he was forced to swear eternal secrecy. under
nenaltv of suffering ike nnnishment r he did
not keen his nromise. TWoTeers aoo last summer
narty Of comnterfe;ters IN this nIae9' enieAyored
tn engage him tn do some vork far Them. IDsy is
tojera6le enprayerl After finding ont their pisns
he refused to do the work. but told chem he wanted
several hundred dollars hush money. One night
he was deceived into place on Main street. Knocked
down. manseled. and carried to a CERTAIN point on
hack street and mt tn tortures that would shame
the c,1,eities of the Snanish Inouisition. - =
One Man was to ticEIe the so]es of his feet until
he wouId faint under the excruciatine agony, Az
ter Somewhat revyine. RED. hot needles were driven
in his body, legs arms and cheeks. he says he
knows the parties but is afraid to make their names
public How much truth there may be in his story,
we viii not pretend to saw, The fact that his body
is literally needle cushion, leads to the inference
that some forcible means were probably used to
nlace Them there. - h.e g.,
This strange stoy of cruelty and wickedness is
hard to believe as having occurred in these days,
vet there are certain crcumstances that in some De.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-17

UStranpe is the story you have told, old man,
Stranger than aught I've heard before. My blood
Chils at thy words, as though ghost were here.
Letting the secret out of other worlds" otp FLA
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-17

forty-one. Editors, ike all other beings who come
under the special admiration of the gods, die conn
paratively young they accomplish their enand If
mercy at forty, The musician redeems BIS last
note and plays his dying fall at thirty nine Prin-
ters become dead matter at thirtyeight (being un.
able to ''set up" any longert The machinist, is
usually blown up at thirty-ax. The teacher usually
dismisses his scholars at the age Of thirysfour; |;
and the clerk is even shorter lived, for be must
needs prepare his balance sheet at thirty three
No account is given of the average longevity Of
wealthy uncles. The inference Is fan, therefore,
that they are immortal Albion I'D 2i'' y S'%'-i
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-17

In recent lecture on money getting" Mr.. P.
T. Barnum said
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-06-11
A National Medicine

Ono can hardly pick up uowspaper or turn . street
corner nowadsJs that hi doos not md staring him in
the face. tho announcement that Prof. soandso has
Just discovered medicine which 10 panacoa for all the
Ills that feah is or may be heir TO. These 'woulorful
discoveries usually hayo existence OF fow months
then disappear from purlc notice. Tho reason If thor
sudden cxtnguishmcnt Ia apparent They wero hum
bugs At tho outset all medicinal preparations hayo an
equal chance for kueeess, as all equally untnown
but tho cha is soon winnoSed fom tho grain by tho
practical teat which unparalleled public apples 10
oil things Thcre aro but few preparations OF medicine
which have withstood tho impartial Judgment OF tho
people for any length Of time. Ono Of the few which wo
have now In mind, and which has beon \ long timo fs
nar 70 nearly every household in tho land the cole
DRAFTED. HosTETTER's STOMACH BITTERs Their
almost universal sale and usc and their emphatic en-
doraemont o all portions OF tho country compel tho
admission that they mus. bo spocihc for tho amonts
for which they arc recommended. Letters before us
attest their efficacy In diseases OF the throat bowels and
liver In that truly errblo complaint yspapais they
arc regarded as sure In Pittsburgh whero these
bttors Aro manufactured their homo uso ia i'm
mcnse This fac, alone speaks volumes In thor favor
R1fraes from he 4uicdine Courier Iolpa Feb T. 1907
Juno 10 n
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-06-11
Know tIly Destiny.

MADAME z F. THORNTON. tho Rroa, Englsli Astrolo-
gst Clairroyant md Psyehometrician who has .ston
hhed tho scientific classes OF tho Old wor has now To-
Gated herself at Hudson. n. Mldame TnoasTos DOS
sesscs such wonderful Of sight az 70 ena
bio her 10 mpar knowledge Of the grcatest Importance
to tho single or married OF other who in state
Of franco shs dencatcs the very features or he person
you arc to marry and by the MD of instrument Of IN.
tense power known ar tho Psychomotrope guarantees To
produce ufohc picture OF tho future husband or wifo
OF the applicant together with date Of marriage poaon
In life, leading trails OF character. &c This La no hum
bug. as thousand OF tosInoniaa can assert She Win
send. whom desired. certified oerancate or writton
guarantee that tho picture s what It rurpors to be BY
encloeng small look of hair aud ing place Of birth
age disposition and complexion, and enclosing fly cent,
and stamped envelope sddrcassd to YOURSELF you will re-
ceire tile picture and desired information by re,urn mail
All communications saeroilJ confidential. Address In
confidence. Mnda.ne E F. TnORNTON, p O. Boz 22S
Hudson. NY ly aInnc, a,
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To TAX PAYERS,
.! TO TAX PAXERSi
TUE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE Is PUBLISHED
i for the information OF ksl parsons copcerned.

TUE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE Is PUBLISHED
4 for The information OF 81 peraons concerned:
Az ORDINANCE 10 A11aTp Az ORDINANCE TO RArar suP.
rIIaa Foh TIE fnAa l807r AND ron oTuxh fUnfosxs
L Be IL ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen In oity
eounol rbed, That all aIss psynbls nder the Or.
duAncs 70 ratse supplies for the 1907 other
purposes bo pad beors tho goth day Of Juno noxt:
and thai persons who shall mako default payment OF
amount Of their taxes, ono aud . hnf per cent per
month until the SLIT day Of July, when. Ii not paIu an
amount OF two per cent por month upon tho amount
Of taIes shall DO paid; and alter hs slst day Of August
three pst cont per month the amount taxes due
hhan DO paid until paymenS OF the whole amount s made
IL That all persons who neglect OF tall 10 pay thar
rnonthly taIes on or befors tie fifteenth day OF each
month, ahan respectively pay the amounts Thereof
payment In mato. ., fE,'-. go y : - =
hatnod In City Council this seventh day OF NAV. In
hxty-ssyen. |fsI = - = -
LLll p. @. dAnLAnD Mayor
". 81. s,trTH, Clsrk Of Council. smo NAY II
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ORDINANCE.

TUE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE Is PUBImHED
i for tho information Of all concerned
AN ORDINANCE TO hhoutArH THE oLnkrnnaa PuIyrrs
AND YAuLTs IN THE coRtonATE LIlnra OF rHx cIrY.
j. Be II Ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen, hat
from and attor tho ratification Of this Ordinance shAl
not be lawful ior any person to elsanse rsmova tho
contents Of Vaults PriSes within tbs urIts OF The
city, without having previously obtained license for tho
SANG; all suoh Licenses 10 expire the slst December
of every year and bo subject to all rcQuiromenta pos-
Cd by Ordinances regulating the granting of Iaosnses
Drays and Osrts.
u That tho Of Barrels In open Dart. and Wagons
prohoited and paIue. applying for License will be
CURED TO provide closed Carts suitable purpose
III Al psrson. having suoh Ioenie sh,li report N
one oft Guard Houses during the day his their In
tsndon e. 10 sueh work during tho ensuing nght In the
Lower Wards Eueh report TO bo madeo i6 Main Guar
House - IN the Upper Wards to Upper at.rd House. I;
w. Tho place or places for ths depoat or such ofl,
.ha 6e desgnAted from time 70 time BY The Mayor, :.
v. Every owner or driver OF Eueh Licensed Ourt or
any other Rorson who sha viosto any Of hs proysonr
Of ibis Ordinance shall neglect refuss 70 ohsarv
tho Rame or any OF hen ahan fort and pay for saoh
oIeneo ne not 10 eIeaod twenty-five doirs to be en-.
forced BY tho MAyorin his Court Or recovered In any
other Court OF competent jurisdiction.
Ratified In City Council this seventh day Of NAY 10 tba
YER OF our Lord ono thousand eight hundred and
ty-Beycn. m .-' ~. 80, :. u
L.. 81 P. O. GAuLARD
". II. SAITH, Mryor.
Clark OF Council smo May 10 :
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~ PunL1c Nor1cE.

= ...i Nay 1857. I
The following Section Of An Ordinance 10 stoiiah Tho
oce Of Superintendent of Streets 70 provide for Keep
t5g ths sTeets Lanes Alleys, and open Courts In the
hereby pubshed for the Information OF all concerned
For the due protection OF tse aid contractor or con.
occupant and tenant Of any promises i2oDsns a. az;
shoe! lane. alley, or open court, shsu on every day
tsandays oIcepted hAyo Tho dirt ntb garbage. other
oha placed In font OF his her lot in barrel box or
heap and In rs.dess sor The contractor BY tie hour Of
seven O'Clock A. H.. from the INST day OF May 70 The
nine O'CLOCK. A. M nrcm Tho hrst day Of November to
The nrlt day Of May following. And any psrson onond
ing herein, placing any dirt hlth. garbage other
ol, In any srset lane. or alloy open court ler the
holrl aboTs named. shall be subject 10 hns not less
than two than dvo dollars for oaoh and every
offence 10 bo imposed BY tho Mayor.
by ordsr = t.st :. ". Il, SMITH,
Nay Is '-ss '.-h' '.f Clark OF Coulol,