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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
The Grove Estate.

The Youngstown Register publishes an
article giving some details in regard to
the large estate in Holland, awaiting le-
gal claimants. We cory from the article
IS follows:
1t seems that one Hans Graf lived in
Holland towards the close of the 18th or
in the beginning of the 18th century, who
was q man of wealth. He was an adhe-
rent of the religious faith called Menon-
ism. A persecution against the Menonites,
commencing in Switzerland and sweep
ing through Holland, caused this gentle.
man to fee from Holland and seek an
ASYLUM in the wilds If America. BE set
tied on Graf run in West Earl township,
in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in
I717. He had six sons and some dRugh-
tiers. These sons and daughters married
and in turn had sons and daughters and
the Tribe of Graft multiplied exceedingly,
In the lapse of one and a half centuries
the branches of this Graf or Grove fsmi-
" sprsad throughout the land, and as they
spread the spelling aud pronunciation of
the name has been changed in several Of
the branches. It has become Graf, Gr@f
GrssEes, Croft, GROVE, &c.
When Hans Grof left Holland this es-
tate was confscated or forfeited, but in
progress Of time the persecution of the
Menonists ceased, the DEGREES of forfeiture
were reversed, and they were restored to
their possessions. Hans Graf had then
passed away, his children probably in the
land of shadows, and there was no one of
his numerous posterity who knew enough
of his ancestors property in the old coun-
try, or if he did, whose share was large
enough 10 induce him to go and reclaim
it. Yet q tradition has been preserved
among the descendants Of old Hans Grsf,
however they may now spell their name,
/ of 8 fortune in Holland TO which they
were entitled. This property has increaS-
! ed vastly in value, and is now said to
amount to seventy-hve millions Of dollars,
perhaps q fraction over or under, but IN
these large estates in the old country,
waiting for heirs in the new only to come
and get them, we do not stand for q rac-
ton more or less. An inquiry was made,
BY letter, of the American Minister in
Holland. He replied that It was the con-
current rumor and generally believed
that the estate was there, though 1t e
not appear that he Investigated the mat
ter further. ]. H. Ewing, Esq, a re
spectacle member of the Baltimore bar,
s descendant of Hans Grsfrof Lancaster
county, has investigated the matter and
become satisfied that the estate exists, and
that Hans Graft, of Pennsylvania, was
Hans Graf the Menonlst who fed from
Holland, and that his posterity are emit
tied to the estate. He proposes to visit
| Holiapd spd asoarfaiu yfysJ rhather fhara
really is a fortune in reversion for the de
scendants of Hans Graf, second its amount
third, in what it consists and its location,
and then the parties who are legally emit
tied TO it, and asks a small contribution
from each of the supposed heirs to defray
his expenses of thejourney and researches.
A large number have responded with
funds and he will probably soon sail.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
Eate news Items.

The Supreme Court Of Ohio viii, in
in q few days. adjourn to next fall.
There is q great scarcity of corn in
Northwestern lows, and prices have
already reached . famine figure.
A late telegram from Washington says
thst there is good reason for saying that
within ten days Davis will be released
upon his own reaSefsnce 10 answer when
called upon
The effect of the tenure of Office bill
has been to vacste oYer 500 OF tbs most
important offices in the gift Of the
President.
1t il pretty certain Congress viii soon
adjourn, perhaps this week, but wheth-
or to its regular day in December, or to
an earlier date Is still undecided.
Washington special to the Cincin-
natl ENQUIRER says that T. j. Dickmsn,
a wal Democrat, has been nominated
United States Attorney for the North
ern District of Ohio, vice 5. ]. Andrews
resigned.
At a meeting at Augusta, Georgis.
on Saturday evening to nominate q can
1lQaI6 IOf TIC 4AoyOAoA
vas adopted that colored citizens be
allowed 10 register their names and
vote at the April election This is no
more than the law requires.
"A statue of Henry Clay will be in
-sueurated in the Court House at Lou
isviIIe on the 18th Of April, when an
address will be delivered by the Hon.
Robt. C. Winthrop of Massachusetts,
Ness-s. Willard Fillmore and A. ID.
Stevens are also expected to be present.
We have by the Cable a report that
Prussia has effected . close alliance
with Wurtemburg, another of the South
German States. This treaty, together
with that already made with Baden
and Bavaria, are giving great umbrage
70 the French Emperor, whose counter
plot has failed to secure the approval
ofBelgium.-Turkey declines TO cede
Csndis-to Greece, IS suggested By the
leading Christian powers.-the cor
respondence relative TO the extrsdi-
ton of Lamirande, from Canada. 70 the
French authorities, has been made
public in England.-The Fenisn tn
ais for high treason at Dublin are set
Tor Anril 9th,-The markets are quiz
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LaMrence RaIlroad.

The lately published report of the
Directors of the P. Fl. W &c. R. R.,
eontainsthe following relative to the
Lawrence Railroad.
ATbe Lawrence Railroad Company has COM
pleted its road to aconnection with the Cieye-
land and Mshoaing Road. two miles east Of
youngstown, and passenger and freight trains
are nov running on regular schedule time be-
tween Pittsburgh and HsungstoWn- Ths sta
ton and track accommodations in youngstown
not being sufficient for the roadsf further expen-
ditures and additional time viii bere0aired be-
fore We shall be in q condition to accommodate
the large business offering 70 this new line
The Lawrence Railroad COMPANY hssthe mesns
provided to make these necessary improve
ments An agreement between this company
and the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
Com1zuy. lessee Of tbs Cleveland & Maho1inE
Railroad, for an interchsnge Of the local bush
ueSa Of the roads respectively operated by them,
and for forming Q through line between Pitts
burrh and UeFeland. has been concluded, and
will 20 into operation as soon IS the improve-
mepts il YOUNGSTOWN, shove referred 70. shall
bavebeen conpleted BY the Lawrence hsitroad
Company. To the city Of Pittsburgh and the
citizens Of the whole Mahoning VALLEY uano
even beyondl the opening OF this new line Il o.
great importance, a. IL is also 70 this eompany,
whose road viii thereby receive . largely In,
creased business on the torty-cightmIes owned
and leased betEeen Pittsburgh and Mehoning-
town. A lease Of the lAErence RAILROAD has
not yet been agreed rpon. butulfl soon be upon
tbs general termS of the lease Of theNeR Castle
Snd Beaver Valley Railroad.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27

Southern destitution being under CON
siderAtion o debate arose, during which
q very bitter personal colloquy occurr-
cd between Messrs. Bingham and But
Ter, after which the bill was amended
by limiting the amount to be expended
to such sums as remain undisbursed
from former appropriations for the
Freedmen's Bureau. All other amend
ments pending were rejected, but be-
fore taking the final vote, the House
adjourned.
March 23.-A concurrent resolution
was offered in the Senate, yesterday,
reciting the charges against Jefferson
Davis, and expressing the opinion of
Congress that he should either be put
On trial or admitted to bail, without
longer confinement in prison. No
action would be had on this resolution
until it comes back from the printer
The Morgan raid claims of Ohio and
Indiana were referred to a board of
three commissioners to be audited.
The resolution to provide arms for
10000 of the Tennessee militia was
agreed to; also a resolution directing
an enquiry into the e~xpediency of
making the United States a party to
the Geneva international treaty, for the
ameliorstion of the condition of wound
ed soldiers. The House amendments
to the Southern relief bill. were also
concurred in. The House finally pass
ed the Southern Relief bill, as amended
in committee. The resolution relative
to the New York Collector was amend
ed 80 as to read that Smythe should be
impeached, but giving the committee
authority to take further testimony,
and in that shape vas passed. A reso-
luton prohibiting the purchase or pay
ment for any more large guns, until
such as have been already furnished
can be thoroughly tested, was sent to
the Retrenchment Committee.
MARCH 25.-The Senate on Saturday
/ passed the bill to grant certain desira,
BILE privileges in connection with the
new Atlantic Cable by way of the West
Indies and Azores, to the American
Telegraph Company of New York. The
testimony concerning the alleged cor,
ruption of Senators Patterson and Doc
little was sent to the Judiciary Com
mittee, with instructions to prosecute
the investigation. The Supplementary
Reconstruction bill was re passed over
the Executive veto, by a vote of 40 to I.
The Senate adopted a resolution for
adjournment from March 26th to the
LIST Monday in December, rejecting
several proposed amendments which
prescribed an earlier date for meeting.
The concurrence of the House is yet re.
quisits. Various resolutions and bills
we're introduced and appropriately re-
ferred. The House concurred in the
Senate amendments to the bill provid.
ing for the importation free of duty OF
works Of art for the public benefit. The
Presidents veto of the Supplements
Reconstruction bill was received, and
the bill was then re-passed over the
veto, ia TO 25. The residue of a short
session was occupied in debate upon a
resolution for adjournment to Nov.
1lth, which was still pending, without
action, when the House adjourned.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
shah Warren have n Blast

That is q question the citizens OF
Warren have in their power to decide
aHrmatively. There are parties who can
be induced to locate one o. more fur
naces at this place, if encouragement
proportionately liberal to the value and
importance of SO large an enterprise IS
extended by our people. There are
other points that are regarded more
eligible for enterprises of this charae-
ter, hence to divert them to this locali-
~ extra Inducements must be held
out. %
It is apparent that Warren, in order
20 maintain It's present advantages as
the principal commercial town in this
section, must endesTer to add largely
to its manufacturing interests. eoncen-
trate capital and labor augment
its population and stimulate every de,
partment Of business. The rolling
mill of the Packard & Barnum Iron
Company. will soon be in operation,
and is q good beginning. We wish
there were more men of their enter
prize and praiswOrthy devotion to the
interests of this town. But as the
native enterprise cen to be scarce,
the next best thing we can do is to i'm
portit, to do which will involve some
considerable outlay. like casting our
bread upon the waters. However,
there is nothing uncommon in this sc.
ton Of towns and cities offering special
inducements to d important
manufacturing establishments. Akron
paid $50, 900 to $4,000 to induce the
location of some of the large manufac'
tories now at that place. Sharon, Pa,
has raised 500, 900 TO bring TO it large
additional manufacturing works
Youngstown VIII probably raise $4o,.
coo to secure the machine shops of the
Lawrence Railroad Co. In fact the
wide-xxske towns all around US seem
TO be alive % the factI thst m2nuIAc-
turing Is the more reliable and fruitful
sOuree of growth and prosperity Why
Warren, the oldest and probably the
Vealthiest town in the Mahoning valley,
region famed for its great mineral re-
sources, its furnaces and rolling mills,
should be behind in taking advantage
of golden opportunities, is q marvsl to
many, and Is a state of affairs reject
ing unfsyorably upon the enterpriEe
and sagaeity of its people. Let there
be 10 time lost to take advantage of
the good chance now offered to estsb
Esh extensive furnaces here. Let the
matter be sgitated, and speedily as
sumo s practical and asfnite shape.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
COLUMBUS, March 81.
SENATE

SOLlADHoY NLuASA -
SESATE
Mr.. Kellogg's resolution, to propose to
the Electors Of the State an amendment
striking the word "white" from the Con-
stitution, was taken up, and several Sena-
tors spoke upon the question of its adop-
ton.
The discussion on the Amendment con-
tinued during the greater part of the
afternoon session. Mr.. Ssddler, Union,
spoke in favor and Messrs. Dowdney and
Hurd, Democrats, against the adoption
Mr.. Dowdney thought the franchise should
be restricted rather than extended. The
Germans and Irish had no right to COM
plain if the people of this country insisted
on administering their own Government.
Owing to the absence of some Senators,
the resolution was postponed TO Wednes-
day next at g o'clock.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
Another Humbug!

Meeting 8 particular friend Of ours the other
day, we told him that we had tried DR.. j. W.
Polandis White Pine Compound. for q severe
bronchial affection Of hieh We had been COM
planning for several years past. Turning up his
nose With that peculiarly toise expression which
distin Euishes all our friends. he answered. An
other humbug" We only wish our friend had
been in our situation. and found such complete
aad positipe retief az zee did for the small sun OF
Sl.00. He might possibly have reserved bis
self-satfed conclusion until he had seen the
bene6eial Effects Of this wonderful vegetable
compound. Sold by all druggists.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
BRIDGE NOTICE.

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL
- be reeeiTed by the Commissioners ofTrum-
bull Co.. at the Auditors Office in said County.
up TO the I'd day of April next, for furnishing
materials and building two abutments witL wing
walls. and one Pier. for . bridge across the Ma
honing river. where theAarsh Bridge was swept
away. To be built of good heavy sand stone.
and the Pier grouIed with water lime; all to be
completed by the first Of July next. The work
and materials to be of the same class as that
for the Iron Bridge in Warren. Proposals TO
state the price per perch OFFS feet
AISO.-Sealed proposals for q superstrueture
for the above work, both for Hon, and a Ho,ce
Truss. 10 consist Of two span IS feet each. L Fl
track, and if q Howe Truss. to be covered
Estate the price for native timber and for pine
per foot,) TO be completed by the first Of August
next. Proposals to beleft At the Auditors office
in Trumbull county. up to the ID day Of April
next. H. 7. MASON,
o. K. W0LC0TT,
E.A REED.
March Is. IS67-St County COmmiss'rs.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
Certificate OF Ahthoritx.

Go expire on the Slst day Of January. 1852
Office of the Auditor Of State,0
Insurance Department.
Columbus, o., Feb.l6 1871
Whereas, The North American Fire Insurance
Co., located at New York, in the State of New
York, has fled in this Office asEorn statement
of its condition, as required By the act 7 regu-
late Insurance Companies not Incorporated By
the State of Ohio" passed April s, 1856 amend
ed February 9. 1864. and the act 4 regulate
Foreign Insurance Companies" passed April 5.
1856; and. Whereas, said Company has furnish
ed the undersigned satisfactory evidence that
it is osessed Of an actual capital of at least One
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars. invest
ed as required by said acts and. Whereas. said
Company has filed in this Office n written instru-
ment under its corporate seal. signed by the
President and Secretary thereof. authorizing
any agent or agents Of said Company in this
State to acknowledge service Of process. for
and in behalf of said Company according TO
the terms of said act of April s. 1856.
Now, Therefore, In pursuance Of the acts
aforesaid, 1 JAMES II. GUDMAN. Auditor Of
State for O., do hereby certify that said NORTH
AMERICAN FIRE INSURANCE CO.. Of
New York, is authorized to transact the bust
ness of Fire and Marine Insurance in this State
until the thirty-hrst day of January. in the year
one thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight.
[Seal In Witness Whereof. / have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the
seal Of ms office to be a6xed the day
and year above written.
JAS. IL. GOODMAN. Auditor Of State.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27

A horrible murder was committed near
Burgettstown, Washington county, Pa,
on Monday of last week. The victim in
this case, named Hugh Sproull, a farmer
and bachelor, was murdered, and his sister
who lived with him, was tied to a bed for
twenty-four hours, having been placed in
that position by the murderers and rob-
bers, after they had killed the old man and
before they commenced to plumber the
house. The villains only succeeded in
getting about $3.50. No arrests have been
made.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27

s PRoPKK P4EsKET.-Mr. D. W.
Campbell, of the Post Office Variety Store,
in Warren, Ohio, presented Mr.. Palm re-
Gently with . nice walking stick. Mr..
Palm was appointed some time ago, by
the President, Post Master at Warren,
but was rejected by the Senate, thus he
needed the article 70 help him walk out Of
the Post ohce, having failed to Palm him
self OF for Post Master in that loyal COM
munits.-Nac Castle Journal
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27

TIE SABBATH AT HoME.-A new Illus
uatsd monthly religious magazine with
this title is upon Jul table. Religious mar
rstions, history and biography, familiar
lessons In biblical science, the teachings
IF Nature, animate and inanimate, and
with poetry, incidents and anecdotes
ind q place in it. as well IS the grsver
matters Of practical religion Special care
ia taken IN the juvenile department TO
plesse and interest the young folks It is
Prof1sely Hluztrstsd and Is printed On4ene
paper. Terms $500 per year in advance.
For Eve subscribers and $1,000, 3 year 3
copy to tie sender. Published by the
American Tract Society, Boston. Address
Holden, Clarke & Wilson, Cleveland, O..
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
PLASTIC SLATE ROOFING.
THIS NEW ROOFING MATE

THIS NEW ROOFING MATE
Il RIAL which has attracted 50 much atten-
ton the pastseason, is now within the reach Of
all wanting roof in this county.
The subscriber having disposed Of his former
business, will reside in Warren after the LIST Of
April. and give his exclusive attention to the
putting on of this roof. Until that time he may
be found at the American House, or for the
present week. working hours. al the new Rot
ling Mil in Warren. which is now being rooted
with this new naserjal. koofs have been put
on for the folio persons the past season;
Ter. part of Foundry; Packard, Cook & Co.,
addition to part Of Planning Mil; Iddings Il
Morgan's Store: Part Of the American House.
d Medbury's Blacksmith Shop; james Ward
Z Co.. Miles, Rolling Mill and Nail Factory;
Marshal 4 Calhoun. Store az Miles.
His roofing has the following qualifications:
LIST 1T makesa perfectly tight roof.
ID It is fire proof and the fact Of its being
licensed By the Fire Board" in the city Of
New York, to be used in the FIRE limits, is sufi-
cient testimony on this point, besides it can be
proved oy actual test. ina very few minutes to
any who doubts it.
Sd. 1t Is not expensive-eosting less than q
FIRST class shipEle roof
4th. 1t can be used on q very Eat roof or on
. roof Of any finish or upon q perpendicular
WALTZ necessary and not run By the heal ofthe
sum-
9Th. 1t is durable; the slsments having NO
effect upon i. except to pstrify il, forming =
sheet Of solid slate. s. PARRISH.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27

NOTICE.
IN Left my bed and board on Wednesday.
the 18th day Of Feb. 1857. Lydia Way, without
any lust cause or provoeation. All persons are
hereby cautioned not to trust her from this date.
on my account. as 1 shall pay no debts Of her
contracting. ASA WAY.
March %, 1S57-2t
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27

Ladies, if you wish Gtreat, either go yourself
or coax your husband 0 go to your grocer. and
get . few bars of that justly celebrated article.
known as the J. Monroe Taylor Gold Medal
Soap. HehaTe tried il and know that it is far
superior to any soap in the world; it is truly
called the HOmRn'E companion and friend on
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
A. d. WEBB, Agent, Warren, Ohio.
March q, 1867,
March q, 1867,


NOTICE
IN Is hereby given. that the undersigned has
been duly appointed and qualified as Assignee
of Chas' A. Lyman. All creditors are requested
to present their claims legally authenticated
for allowance within the time prescribed by law,
or they will be debarred from any share in the
distribution Of the trust fund.
JOHN HUTCHINS,
March 20. 1S6T-3t Assignee.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
AGENTS WANTED,

NOsoAP NO WATER NO sLoPI
IN Browns Glass Cleaning Polish, patented
Oct 10, 1855, for cleaning and polishing Win
dOTs. Mirrors, Gold. Silyerplatsd ware, Brass,
est practical worth, convenience. and economy.
Indispensable to all private hOuss-keepers. no.
tel-Eeepers, stors-ksepers. &c. Large discount
to The trade. For fEll gsEtienlaEs aadEess
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
PROCLAMATION.

WHEN, arch 10, 1901.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
provisions of the second section Of an act
passed April ", 1857. supplementary to an act
entitled AN act to provide for the organization
ofcities and incorporated villages" passed May
8, 1857. /. John L. Weeks, Mayor of Warren. do
hereby notify and require the qualified electors
of said village to assemble on the first Monday
at or before the hour Of 10 O'Clock. A. NJ. Of said
day. at the usual place of holding elections. and
the electors will then and there before the hour
Of six O'Clock. 2. m, Of said day, proceed to
elect: One Mayor. one Treasurer. one Recor-
der. one Marshall, live Trustees. Six Police
Officers.
(SeaD In testimony whereof, / hsve hereunto
49, ;b;e Is,b - - 49, n 49,
March %. ls67-2w
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-03-27
STEAM MILL
FOR SALE.

THE SUBSCRIBERS OFFER
for sale their Mills, known as W. n. Rice X
Co.'s Mills. situate in the north part Of Greene.
Consisting Of a Muly Saw Mill. q Grist Mill with
two run of Stone. Bolts and machinery for hOw-
ering, Circular Saws. Machinery and shop for
manufacturing Cheese Boxes, one Is inch Wood
worth Planer. 4 machine for cutting cheese cha
WINGS Black smith Shop and Tools, all ofwhich
IL in good RUNNING order and doing q paying bust
ness. Will be sold cheap. and possession given
Immediately. Also thirty-nine acres OF land.
with q good House and Barn, will be sold to-
gether or seperate TO suit purchasers
Enquire Cor particulars and terms Of sale; At