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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05
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IA young parsop of the Universal
list faith, many years, since, when tho,
SimonpureU Universalism was preached
started Westward to attend aconyen- =
ton of his brethren in the faith. He,
took the precaution,. to, carry a vial
of cayenne in his pocket, to sprinkle, =,
his food with as preventative of 'fe-s
yer and ague., The, Convention m ct.
and at dinner a tall Hoosier observed
the parson, as he seasoned his meat,
and addressed, him thus; ;..,.,., adj al II
,df" Stranger, I'll thank you, for alitt1e d
Of that ere red salt, for I'm kind O.
curious to try it, r..ff.cJ o,it 10
,os" Certainly" returned the .parsop,
g but you will find it very. powerful; ,
be careful how you use it,, toauills1ni
The Hoosier, took the profered +.
vial, and feeling himself proof against,
any quantity Of raw whisky, thought !.
that he he could ,sstan stand the '.red salt,' with
impunity, and accordingly sprinkledl
q chunk. of beef rather bountifuHy:wit !.
it, and forthwith introduced it into,
his capaciioqFlss mouth bn.jl OF notifsoq
It soon began to take hold. AS he
shut his eyes and his features began
to writhe, denoting' a very inharmo-.
NOUS condition physically, Finally 4
he could stand it no longer He
opened his mouth and screamed fire.
"'' Take a drink of cold water. from /
the Jug, said the parson.i. guird oi ig
4."Will that put il out ?" asked the ,
martyr, suiting the action to the word. +
In shost time the unfortunate man
began to recover and, turning to- the
parson, his eyes yet swimming in wa
ter, exclaimed: :p.,.o1 ta. 40 tsbim s.tt =
I" Stranger, you call yourself Var
selist believe ?" 4ad,;au suoitol..l-s
'o,s'I do,as y mildly. answered the par.
son. - -. -. @.,.' -, .,;5 So, .,ca.,
2'" Wall, I want to knowif you think
it consistent with your belief togo
about with hell-fire in your breeches
pOCkeI! r ..-,:-r..I ..f.-y.r-gr u4E. i'4HFr "a.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05

A QUA1NT old gentleman, in speak
ing of the different allotments of men,
by which some become useful citizens
and others worthless Migrants, by
way of illustration remarked, "So
one slab of marble becomes a useful
doorstep, while another becomes :
lying tombstone"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05
I.IEDW 9IF III .t4i .i1E-
THE PERRY ST ATUE.

=iit! ~ l.ILIj-.L--- nv III .TJT0t}
The Providence !H erdld gives the
following description of the statue of
Commodore Perry. just erected in
Newport, r.. Z. :.i.I9=1ax .!gs.zl ga!t 30
F'The statderis an elegant piece of
workmansfipAeight feet in height.
The sculptor has chosen for his subject
an attitude of .Lrepose. One great
point in the work is the singuiarly
graceful appearance Which'it presents
when viewed from anyJposition, and
herein is exhibited the skill dfthe sculp-
tor. The boat4cloak, thrown over the
right shoulder; leaves the left exposed,
and gives grace to the9f1g1rey while it
does not materially conceal 1.-The full
dress uniform and insignia of the officer!
The expression of the face is eminently
pleasing, and the whole, is a happy
blending of the ease and dignity so
characteristic of the original. The
pedestal upon which it is mounted
consists of a circular block of granite.
with appropriate moulding. Upon
| the lower moulding is this inscription !:
Erected in 1868 by August and Caro-
line Belmont.' .'eaA little higher up
| is inscribed,i 'C6n1modofei Matth ew
Calbraith Perry, Ut S. NJ Died 1858,
aged 64l' Il On the upper moulding, inn
mediately below the figure, fare the
words: africa, 1913; Mexico 1916;
Treaty with Japan, 1884," Between
the upper and lower! Inscriptions the
stone is blank, This space VIII be fill
ed with bronze bas Teztefs Of scenes in
Commodore Perry's Japan Expe edition
| It is to be regretted that these were
not finished in season to be mounted
| with the rest of the work, but the de-
| lay was unavoidable. The commfissioh
for the execution Of the statue was
given by Mr.. Belmont to MI. J, @: A
| Ward, of New York, about two years
ago. The whole is reported to have
cost $4,000. It is the Joint gift Of MI
and Mrs. Belmont to the city Of New
port, and'is a noble amontiinent- Of gen
erosityi on the pne hand and Of fila
affection on the other, Mrs, Be1mon
being a daughter of the, Commodore
~ - ~ O.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05
THE MOSAIC PAVEMENT.

BE Life is checkered with good and
evil /; this is the Mosaic floor. Any man
who anticipates ,unalley5ed pleasure is
foolish, and no man has any reason to
expect ui1nibroken Adversely. fit! provided
he has any faith in the dispensHtions
of divine providence. We LOOK Upon
these ascetic doctrines which cuftail
the innocent pleasures Of life as sinful
and ungrateful to Beneficerft Father
who has provided prosperity and
pleasure to offset the evils and adver-
stiles incident to 'humaauP uP9ee existence
i We have no sort Of respect OF II conf
denee in any doctrine which lctaahtses its
disciples to wear long faces and down
cast eyes, for fear the the world might
think they hey We're fst happy. hlip We, believe
in all the rational JOY JOY and pleasure
which God gives. US We believe. in
the smiling faces OF children, and we
believe in in that idea of religion which
is SO pure in itself that it suspects no
wrong in otherso ,WheneYef you see
a man with q face as long sass the e,l ears ear
of Baalam's ass, and with about as lit7
tie smile on it. drawing out lIfo,Hg signs
as he, witnesses a. beYy, Of, O, children
rompingg through A. 2 mi miiniafttnre iftl pl dance
on the grass, you can rest assured that
he will confscate their widowed moth
er's property the first CHANGE he. has,
Adversely and sickness will surely
come to, all and while. these trials. are
upon, US, we can hardly be expected TO
rejoice much, over them yet, after all
repining and and moaning about them do
not help the caseany, and we sincerely
believe that the. bodily suffering is
about the only thing worth looking
sad oEer,-With a clear concience and
a good appetite, a well man gan SO
well mix up his good, and evil, that,
taken both together, he can gratefully eeiflull
thank God that this is not such a. bad
world after, ALL, This is the. Masonic
idea of like, "to everything there is "a
season, and a Al time il to- to every purpose
Eundef heaYen.5, .71.d .-oa-y hirr ,,sf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05
A NEGRO WEDDING.

s1'i From the Montgomery tAla9 Nail, u k.l4
liza negro wedding lately took place
in this county, at which the sable par
son thus spoke: Hk}8I vi ul}ib s5.5sJs
e.s Here is couple who have walked
out tonight, wishing to, be jined in !
and through love, and wishing, all dem
dat have anything 'twixt dem,1 come
forward and speak nov, if not, let i
dem hold dar peace now and forever,
more. I wants every ear to hear and g
every heart to enjoy, aYe s.,i4ito,afg ~
ie.E Mr.. Jim Thompson, whomsoever
stands fastly to your, left side do you
take her for, your beloved wife, to
wait on her through sickness; and
through health, safe and be safe, holy
and be holy, loving and be loving do
you love her mother; do you love her
sisters do you love, her master do
you love her, mistress: but do you
love God the best?" .- .-.ou5. 9...g
Answer I do" -. al, So, -......
"Miss Mary Thompson, whomso-T:
ever stands fastly by your side, do you
take to be, your dear beloved husband, hui
to, wait on him through health hes /, and
through coVations safe and be safe,
holy and be holy; do you love his
mother; do you love his sisters do
you love God the best ?" 81, 4.d,
I Answer-"I will" ..,. ..s,s....,ot..GI d
1 shall pronounce Mr.. Jim to hold
Miss Mary fastly by theNright hand,
and 1 shall pronounce YOU both to be
man and wife, by the commandments
of God. We shall hopes and trusting
through God, that you maylive right
that you may die right, now and
forevermore.a Now, Jim, Sle,c your
bride. 1s sYE| -.urJHH41 Ela g. 80
Let us sing hime :" -s Hi "2.
"Plungcd in gulf Of dark despair" etc. Il
1 49,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05

.aI Two STUDENTS, accompanied by two
guides, recently made the virgin as
cent of the Grosshorn, in Switzerland.
This has never been attempted before,
and these fortunate tourists reached
an altitude of 12,41s feet without ac-
cident. The trip occupied twenty
Wo hours. -. ~. .. ~.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05

A. BOY fourteen years of age, named
Charles Mccoy, who was employed
at Nevins' printing house, in Cleve-
land, while engaged in oiling one of
the presses, had his hand caught
in the cogs, and the thumb and two
fingers of his hand were. torn COM
pletely off.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05

n1 Opinions founded on prejudice are
always sustained with the greatest
violence.-,Jefrey.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05

That is what the RAIDS confidently
expected,l but they were slightly dis Il
appointed. Theifmajority is not half :.
what they thought it twould9 be, and
theyrhave lost four members of Con-
gress they expected to elect 5%a oi ta.z
The vanity of human life is like q
river, constantly passing away, and
vet constantly coming on.-Pope.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05

What men want in reason for their
opinions, they usually supply and
make up in rage.-IIUotson
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05

SAMBo bought a patriarchal turkey.
Z" 1 took him home," says he, "my wife
bile him tree hours, and den him crow J
My wife den pop him into de pot with
six ponnds o taters, and he kick fem
all out; he mus bin as old as. dat
Mefoosofum." -a evn,,, q.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-11-05

Rich gold mines have been discov-
cred in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

The project on foot i'm the Legisla-
ture to. build a new State House at Des
Moines, does not meet with favor
throughout the State, and is looked
upon generally as an injudicious ex-
penditure of public funds. The pres
ent building is pronounced safe, and
will be for number of years to come,
and there are numerous ways in which
q million and half of dollars could be
more judiciously expended than in
building magnificent State House.
It is generally conceded that the
present building is a swindle upon the
people Of the State, but is it not policy
TO endure it few years until cur edu-
cational and benevolent institutions
are farther advanced, and the many
projects In that direction are more fully
carried out? a .~.r@E .sssara.s ....a
The people Of Iowa will be better
prepared to erect State House five
years hence than they are now. A
million and half of dollars could DO
more judiciously expended in provid-
ing Normal schools for the education
of teachers, and for Soldiers Orphans
Homes than in building a palatial Cap
itOl S-s2 #H .# ..T
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06
Tnnpeachnaent-

Measures for the impeachment OF
Andrew johnson are going bravely
forward, and 1t Is evideat tina. he will
be speedily brought 10 trial. Both
Houses of Congress are vigorously pre-
pairing, and the general situation OF
Washington Is sound. The House OF
Representatives adopted the articles of
impeachment reported by TIE commit
tee, the vote standing ayes, lbs, nays,
IL; all the Democrats voted In the neg
stive. .s f.
The House have appointed by ballot
Messrs. Bingham, Boutwell,, Wilson,
Stevens. Logan, Williams and Butler,
as managers for the prosecution of the
impeachment. The Senate have adop-
ted rules and regulations for the inn
peachment trial, which will probably
begin In day or two. The President
Is reported to be In low spirits. His
council for the trial will probably be
Benjamin Curtis, David Dudley Field,
Charles O'Connor and James 7. Brady
of New York, Judge Black of PENN,
Hon. w. 8. Groesbeck and Senator
elect Thurman, of Ohio.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06
National Republican Com
yention.

The undersigned constituting the National
Comfnitfee designated by the. Convention
held at Baltimore on the eth of June 1864, do
appoint that a National Convention of the
Union Republican party be held at the CITY OF
Chicago: III, on Wednesday, the 10Th of May
next. at IL o'clock M. foTthe purpose of nonlina-
ting candidates for President and Vice Pres
fdent OF the United States. Each state in the
United States is authorized TO be represented
in said Convention by the number of dele
gates equal to twice The number of Senators
and representatives TO which each state Is
entitled in National Congress-. We Invite
the co operation of all citizens who rejoice
that our great civil war is happily terminated
in the decomfture of rebellion; who would
hold that the unity and integrity of the Re
public, and maintain its paramount right to
the utmost Of Its own existence whether Inn
PARTED by secret conspiracy or armed force !:
OF all friends OF an economical administration
Of the public expenditure, of the complete ex-
tlrpatfon OF the principles and policy of Sla-
very, of the speedy reorganization OF those
states whose Government was destroyed by
the Rebellion, and their permanent restora-
ton oftheir proper practical relations with
the United States in accordance with the true
principles ofrepublican government. "a
MARCUS l.. WARD,
Chairman.
Washington Dec II. 1867 =.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06
SCnntOl. PATTERSON.

We are pleased to notice in the State
Register statement from J. NJ.
Weart, Secretary of the Senate relating
TO the charge made against Senator Pat
terson that ne had introduced Bill in
the Senate providing that all blanks
for the use OF the counties shall be
printed by the State Printer. With
pleasure we make the correction and
place. Mr.. Patterson all right upon the
record. ..
We have been slow to believe that
any man would attempt to cripple the
county press by the introduction of such
an unjust measure and We are glad to
know that the statement was unfoun-
ded. We will further say In justice to
Mr.. Patterson that on the question of
repeal of the present law for the publ
cation of the laws passed by the Legisla-
ture, he is now in favor of leaving it
where 1t Is, as every member of both
houses should be. "a. ..-.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

In the session of the National Board
of Underwriters in New York, last
week, besides other business. rsselu-
lions were adopted having in view the
investigation of all fires, either by the
civil authorities, If they can be Undue
ed to perform the labor, or the local
boards of insurance, in order that the
cause may be ascertained and the COM
panies protected from fraud restrict
ing the amount of insurance to seven
ty-five per cent. of the value Of the
property, except in special cases; urs-
ing, la view of the recent fire in Chi
cago, the enactment of laws for regu-
latipg' the erection of buildings. Ac-
10 q report made, the treasur-
les ofthe fire insurance companies were
enriched last year by nc Least 5000
600.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

One of the Democratic stump speak
ers i'm New Hampshire thus expressed
himself few days since, In one of his
campaign harangues. Tt may be ia
ken as correct expression of the spir-
it animating that party to-day. He
says:
If could have my way I would
place JET. Davis in Congress, where he
rightfully belongs; then would GO to
Concord. take all those miserable battle
flags from the State House, aud make
a bonfire of them In the State House
yard then ] would go all through the
North and destroy all monuments and
gravestones erected to the memory of
soldiers; in short would put out of
sight everything which reminds as
that we ever had war with our South
ern brethren. do not know AS
would hang one legged and one armed
soldiers, bat would pray to God to get
them cat of the way as soon as posi-
BILE. t 81 #a@ "
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06
Republican, state Convcn-
fion

The Twelfth Annual Republican State Con-
vention ofIowa will be held ut Des Moines on
O'Clock A. VI. for the purpose of nominating
four delegates at large and twelve district
delegates 30 represent the state of Iowa In the
Material Republican Convention to meet at
chicago on the 10th day Of May, 1893. Also
Two electors at large and six district electors
Tor President and Vice Presidents OF the
United States. Also candidates foa State Of
hcers to be chosen ut the next generi election
The ratio of Representation, will be one del
and in addition thereto one delegate for ev.
cry two hundred votes or fraction over one
hundred cast for Samuel Merrill for Gov
who supported the nominees and principles
OF the Republican party at the last general
election, or are sincerely repentant for not
part In sending delegates to the Convention.
BY order OF the Republican Stste Ceatral
Committee. s@ " --7I7-7
@. c. NoURsE.
Chairman.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06
benjamin. Wade.

A Washington special says; Mr..
Wade Is already beginning to suffer
from the very inconsiderate conduct
and requests of persons of this class
There is, of course, great deal OF
talk of what character his administra-
ton will be, In case Mr.. Johnson is
found guilty, and politicians of both
ring the present week as likely to ex-
ert controlling influence upon the
question Of placing Mr.. Wade OH tue
ticket for Vice President. Eastern men
concede that the Endorsement of him
ut Columbus would almost certainly
settle the question of both candidates
on the ticket coming from the West.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

The Democratic Convention Of this
State which assembled at Des Moines
last month, a.# na Ha .r.a
rs Resolved. That for the mainten-
ance of the national credit we pledge
the honor of the Democracy of Iowa.
That is downright Reputation on the
start. The national credit will go IN.
der sure with such backing rs that.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

A bill has passed the Iowa Senate
which is designed 10 hasten the female
millennium. IT, reads: ANY person,
81 wears of age. who Ia actually an in
habitant of the State, and who satisfies
any District Court of this State that
said person possesses the requisite
learning. and is of good moral charac-
ter.n shall be admitted to prar-
tice as an attorney in the different
courts of the State A correspondent
says the wisdom of Blackstone and
Coke hereafter will he nowhere. ard
that beautiful iaweresses with he
witching smile and a speaking eysn
will turn jurymen's heads topsy furry.
The only remedy will be to give wo-
men a representation on the jury also.
IL takes n woman to read woman
Exchanges.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06
SHERIFF'S SALE.

n Office Is hereby given that by virtue Of Chsttel
~ Mortgage, executed by +. G. Briggs to J. A.
Ham, Oh the 9th day Of September, 1851. will, on
the 2tst day Of March, 1885, at O'Clock, p. NJ at the
corner OF Main and Third Streets In the city Of Cedar
Falls Black Hawk County, Iowa offer for sale at pub.
lie auction 10 the highest Bidder for cash. the property
described In said Chsttel Mortgage 20 wit: One Pitts
Buffalo Tlreshing Machine to satisfy tle costs Of TAX
Ing, selling and the notes described In sad Chatel
Mortgage. t#n sa@ =" 49,
90 ~. H.m4as.Ha WE BROWN
80. $3.50 =. 81 Sheriff, Black Hawk County Iowa.
sherf's ONCE, Waterloo, Feb. 26. 1888,
a".5# Up 1913 ''s.Ia#t '1..fa.& pr "a So 4swe
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

The Democratic National Convention
has been called to meet at New York
city on the Fourth OF July, to nominate
candidates for President and Vice Pres
ident.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

A plot for the assassination of Presi-
dent JRareS was recently discovered in
Mexico. The plan was to murder him
while at theatre in the evening, and
then, in the midst of the consequent
excitement, to rob the Treasury.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

An English jury has awarded El,OO0
damages to gentleman whose nerves
were shocked, but who received no
bodily wound, by railway accident.
Wonder If the jury would award
damages for shocked mohesty too ? If
so, will apply Immediately. --
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

The most terrible storm that has been
experienced for many years, prevailed
last Sunday throughout the east and In
many parts of the west
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

Barnnm's Museum WAS partially de-
stroyed by fire on the I'd inst, inclu-
ding Van Amburg's menageris. Loss
about $50, go
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

HOUSEWIVES FAvoRITE." --Such
has the Best Chemical Snlerdtas proved
itself Rsiug always full weight, and
the very hes. quality, - rs
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

The rector of the st. stephens (Epis-
copai) Church. Pittsbnrg. notifies the
congregation that hereafter he will de-
cline receiving any fixed salary, but
will depend upon voluntary offerings,
to be made on the second Sunday OF
each month morning and evening.
The reverend gentleman has hit up
on novel plan of testing his populari,
ty as pastor as well as the liberality
of his congregation. Whether his ex-
perience will prove . sad experiment,
time only will determine.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-03-06

Intimately connected with the Pres
ident's movements regarding fmpeach-
ment. is the effort on the part of his
friends to secure the prompt election of
Montgomery Blair as senator from
Maryland, in place of Thomas. reject
ed. 1t Is said Mr.. Thomas himself IL
strongly urging upon the Legislature
the necessity of uniting at once upon
some man whom the senate will not
reject, but who Is an earnest friend of
the President. The probabilities seem
to be that senator will be elected be-
fore the trial begins. .. s'''s.