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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
NEIeHRoR1NG COUNTIES.


The Akron Library Association will
have lectures by the following persons
during the winter: Henry Vincent,
Paul Du Chaillu, James E. MurdOck,
o. H. Tiffany, John b. Cough, Olive
Logan, Wendell Phillips, Robert Col
Her.
The Xenia TorchIigbt proposes the
following list for that city: Nasby,
Anna Dickinson, Olive Logan, TheO-
dOre Tilton, Capt. q. f. Hall, Wendell
Phillips, Mark Twain, Geo. w. Curtis,
Jas. E. Murdoch, Bishop Simpson,
Kate Field, Josh Billings.
The Directors of the Agricultural So
ciety are to have sumptuous rooms in
the new county building atSpringfeld,
says the Republic.
A Woman Suffrage Association has
been organized in Springfield.
The subject of establishing agricul-
tural implement works in Xenia is
again being agitated by the Gazette.
The plan proposed is the organization
of a joint stock company with capi-
tai of 100000, divided into shares of
ten dollars each.
A horrid murder occurred at Urbana
a few days since. A mulatto named
Roberts was enticed into the woods by
two white men and negro with whom
he had been drinking, and there muir
dered and robbed. The suspected par
ties have been arrested.
There have been recently about a
hundred cases of measles and few off
scarlet fever in the Institution for the
Deaf and Dumb at Columbus.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
AIRERT D. RIcHARDsON.

New York dispatches last night
show that there Is little room to hope
for the recovery Of Albert D. Richard
son, who was shot on Thursday last in
the New York Tribune office, BY one
Mcfarland, the former husband Of a
woman who was to have been married
to MF. Richardson. The history Of
this affair is fully set forth in extracts
from New York papers given else
where. Mr.. Richardson was, sixteen
years ago, the local editor Of the SlEu,
published at that time in this city by
Sparks Mccormick. He was distin-
guished here as q rapid and vigorous
writer, and a gentleman Of great ami
liability of character, and enthusiastic
in his personal attachments. If our
recollection is correct, be married q
young lady In this city. The Sun fall
ed and died, and he, after serving as
reporter for the louisville Journal in
the Mat. Ward case, removed to Kan
sas. where he was well known during
the troubles in that territory as q wrl-
ter for the press, especially for the
New York Tribune. He has ever since
been q correspondent of that paper,
and his contributed a very large amount
of valuable matter to its columns. Be-
fore the war, during the Secession agi-
tation, he wrote for the Tribune a
series ofFemarkRble letters from the
South. His career as 3 war cores
pondent terminated with his capture by
the rebels at Yicksburg. During his
tedious imprisonment, his wife, then
residing in Massachusetts,, died. He
was captured along with Richard i.
CoibuFn and Junius Henri Browne,
and made, as will be well remembered
an adventurous escape from Salisbury
Prison. His book on The Field, the
Dungeon, and Escape" has had a sale
of nearly one hundred Thousand copies.
He also wrote a valuable work on our
Western Territories and the Pacific
Railroad, which has had very large
sale. His letters last summer, descrip-
tive of the railroad, we're among the
best written on the great event of
opening a railroad across the Cont
nent. In his attachment to the lady
whose former husband has assassina-
ted him, he was iDeautiOus, but not
dishonorabie After the first attempt
to kill him on her account. he did not
care to conceal his passionate devotion
to her. His friends knew that he not
only admired, but respected her. She
a few weeks ago obtained a decree of
divorce from Mcfarland, in Indiana
polls, and until she hastened to Rich
ardson's bedside after he was shot she
had not seen him for more than year
Mr. richardson s friends all say, and
he declares most solemnlY, that he had
nothing to do in the alienation of her
affections from her husband but be-
came her protector, and loved her af-
ter she had separated herself from
Mcfarland, whose murderous conduct
proves the justice of the wife's com
plant, that his passions were ungov-
ernable, and that it was impossible
that she should live with Gin
Commercial Nor. q.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

In 1860 the value of real estate In
Ohio was S639, 1874, ,311; the value of
personal estate was $248, ,408, 290; and
the total value of the taxable proper
ty was 1888 ,302, ,601 The state debt
was SIT, ,S27 ,S34. The state had 1O. .422
public school houses, costing $4,707,-
227, with an average daily attendance
of dos, ,592 pupils, The humber of land
owners was 10000; and the quantity
Of improved land was 1905, ,94j acres.
an increase of 80 per cent. in the pre-
ceding ten years. In 1859 the product
of Indian corn was 69,73O, ,967 bush
els; of wheat, 1891, 1857 bushels; of
oats, Is, ,048, 900 bushels; and of hay,
I ,366, ,056 tens. The total cereal pro-
duet was 107, ,384, ,740 bushels, on s.
229, ,939 acres Of ploughed land; or an
average of twenty bushels per acre,
which is greater than that of the best
grain growing country of Europe
The census for 1870 will very mater
tally enlarge these figures. The popu-
lation of the state will be about three
millions = INDEPENDENT
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
THE PRICE OF GOLD.

Gold is on the down grade. The an
nouncement made in Wall street yes
terday that during the month of De-
cember the Government will sell elev-
en- millions of gold and purchase thir-
teen millions of bonds, had the effect
to sink the premium from % to 2I4-
the lowest point touched since the
close of the war The speculators
since the memorable collapse of the
Gold Corner, have been thoroughly
demoralized and give no signs of rally
ing. The Government has the upper
hand, and the inference is that gold
will not advance again much beyond
25-and may decline to II or 10. This
is a gradual approximation toward the
specie payment under the policy of Mr..
Boutwell,, and at the present rate of
progress it cannot be long before we
shall arrive at basis when a green
back will be as good as gold. The ex-
pedieney of resuming is strongly urged
by men whose reputation as sound
financiers is good In commercial cir
cles, and there will doubtless be found
a strong party in Congress in favor of
making the experiment very soon
We shall not regret to see the day
when, as the miners say, we can touch
the "hard pan, and have in our pock-
cts something that chinks, or its
in paper money CSRciR-
matt Commercial Of Tuesday.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
First-CIass

CLOrH1NG sTO RE
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
RESOLUTIONS OF CoNDOLENon.
HALL OF MUsK1NGUm LODGE
No. 36S, F. & A. NJ.
EeCLTONHAM. MTSKINGTTAF Co q


At a stated communication held on Tues
day evening, october 10, A. L. $685. e. Van
alta said Nv. N. In as much as the
Divine dispenser of all events has removes
our beloved Bro. Rev. JOHN Y RTysK from
this subordinate to the Grand Lodge above
this IS therefore but another evidence that
Die demand upon us. The lesson is earnest
and instructive. Our labor NAV be cut Off
with but moment of preparation Just in
the midst of what we fOndly hope its use-
Iulness ana future. Be ye also ready. W.
NJ, therefore move thai a committee of
three be appointed whose duty it shall be to
Forward &c the friends of our deceased
BrCtheT letter of coincidence" WheFenp-
on the following committee was appoint
ed e. Vanatta, A. b. SniT and " II
Bugh.
The committee reported as follows:
w IEREAs, The members of MuskinaIl1n
Lodge No. 36S, +. & a. NJ, have learned with
the deepest regret OF the death of our
BroIher, the Rev. John Y. RuSlI, after q pro-
tracted illness, we express here our feelings
OF sorrow for the sad vent on this OCCASION
Bro. RuslS was a young Minister ofeminenL
ability, devoted and indefatigable in his
labor and in his profession. Therefore
ResotUed, That in the death of our beloved
Brother the Lodge has lost n good and much
respected member, and the community in
heSotDedt Further, thnt while we would
submit to the will of Him who muketh
darkness MS pavilion, we deeply sympa-
thize with the friends of the deceased We
tender them our sincere and unaffected
coincidence in this sad bereavrment
ReSotUed, That This eXprt sSiun be placed
II pom the records Of the Lodge, and as a.
token OF our sympathy n copy of these res
OlutiOnS ue sent 10 the friends OF the de-
ceased Bro, her, also be published In tine
delaware Gazette, Western Christian Ad-
voeate, Weekly Courier aud Signal.
r. NAHATTA,
a. i. SNIFF, SCOm.
w. II. RUGH,
A. c. BRECHBILL, w. NJ |
GEO. w. FAULEY, Sec'y.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

A yeung turkey has smooth leg and
a suft bill, aud the eyes will be bright
and the feet mnist. Old turkeys have
sealy, stiff feet. Young fowls have
tender skin, smooth legs, aud the
breast bone yields readily to the pres
sure ofthe finger. The best are those
that have yellow legs. The feet aud
legs of the old fowls look as if they
had seen hard service 10 the world.
Young ducks feel tender under the
wing, and the web is transparent. The
best are thick aud hard on the breast
Young geese have yellow bills and the
feet are yellow but supple the skin
pin the breast is plump and the fat
white. An old goose is unfit for the
human stomach.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

MEssRs. EDIToRs.-i am as Is generally
r1ne lnsusance business. Hild represent O.
agent the OLDEST, LARGEST and MOST
RELIABLE Insurance Companies IN the
Country. Recently certain designing pare
ties very anxious TO get risks for Inferior
Insurance Companies and having failed to
lessen my business by fair work In the field
have cOncOcted and set in circulation uu-
merous slHnderOus and lying reports about
me. IT Is NOrTRUE hat am in arrears
to any of my Companies, nor haTeI been,
except for a snort ilmes and that was emug-
ed by another person IS fault and not ma olgll.
Any Insurance Agent who had an uu-
worthy person in his employ who should
collect and use mOnie, to the extent OF sew
etal hundred dollars that belonged 10 such
Agents Insurance Companies, might be
temporarily in ar ears for a short time. re
is enough to- say IL such monies were Euls
lected and held from me, with the MALI
tion of Insurance Companies, by making
me unable TO meet my settlements when
due-the object has not been attained, Ny
Insurance accounts are all squared uD. Other
stories in reference to my general indebt-
edness all over town" and "uWlug for FUR
niture," &c. ARE FALSE. They are
only the devices of bad and wicked
men to iujure me in the estimation
of the public MY old friends and patrons
wi NJ Ouiv heed them as such and should
not refer to such StllJ here we're it not for
the fact, that IL may reach the ears OF some
who do not know me.
'tFdir Is Jufr" and tricky undetermined
schemes TO iniure a man I'm his business
will surely come home TO roost on Their Ql1-
GtOT8' heads. GEO. G.. EATON
Sept. I7-tE
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
A sIAIDEN,s psalm OF LIFE. >


Tell US not in idle jingle marriage
is an empty dream, for the girl is
dead that's single, and things are not
what they seem. Life is real, life is
earnest single blessedness is q 6b /;
Man thou art, to man returnest.' has
been spoken of the RIB. Not enjoy
mentand not sorrow is our destined
end or way, but 10 act that each to-
morrow finds us nearer marriage day.
Life is long and youth is feet, and our
hearts, though light aud gay, still like
pleasant drums are beating wedding
marches all the way, In the world 5
broad field of battle, IN the bivOuac of
life, be not like dumb driven cattle
be heroire-a wife Trust no future
how er pleasant, let the dead past bury
its dead act, in the living present,
heart within aud hope ahead Lives
of married folks remind US We can live
our lives as well and departing leave be-
hind US such, examples as shall "telt;"
such examples that another, wasting
time in idle sport. forlorn, unmar-
ried brother, seeing shall take heart
and court. Let US then be mp aud TO-
ing, with heart on triumph set f.: still
achieving, still pursuing. and each one
a husband get.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

The National Woman Suffrage Con-
vention at Cleveland organized Ma
tion Woman Suffrage Association of
which the following officers chosen
HIrr!es'dent, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher;
ice Presldents, at large, j. w. Hig-
glnson, Mrs. Mary A, Livermore, VIM.
Lloyd Garrison, George William Cur
tbs, Mrs. w. I, Hazard, Celia NJ. Bur
leigh, George w. Julian, Margaret v.
Longley, Chairman of the Executive
Committee Lucy Stone Blackwell
Foreign Corresponding Secretary, Julia
Ward Howe. Corresponding Secreta-
~, Maria BradWell.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
HEo OLDEsF u,

it shall also be one of the best newspapers
published in America.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
REFORM IN THE CIVIL SER
VICE.


The XLIst Congress will commence
its first regular session on Monday
next. Prominent among the leading
subjects which deserve it they do not
command it's prompt and decisive ae-
ton ID the reformation of the civil
service. The we'll known bill of Mr..
Jenekes Of Rhode Island, which has
been pending for several consecutive
Sessions. emhedies plan which goes
to the root of this matter and which,
in some form, ought to be adopted.
IL provides, in substance, that all can
didates for civil appointments, either
in the foreign or domestic service shall
undergo critical examination as to
disqualification before competent
commission, and that all selections
shall be made from the corps who have
passed this ordeal Such is the gist
Of the bill, II is not necessary to en-
large upon its details,
The necessity for some such meas
dre is crying one, obvious to every
body. The present system of appoint
ments is simply no system at all and so
long as it shall continue, corruption
and insapacity in public places are in
avitable. Sprung from the Jacksonian
aphorism that to the victors belong the
spoiis. it inculcates the idea that the
public service and its emoluments are
legitimate booty to be awarded to the
most persistent seeker or syeophantic
partisan. Il affords no proper test
Of merit, no certain assurance of com
potency, aad favofitism or chance BY
choice or necessity governs the distri-
button Of Office. Between the ins and
the outs, the triumphant and the de-
tested party, there is continual war
inspired By the rspoils, . faithful ser
vice is ignored and an obsequious
support Of somebody's individual
Interest Or policy" is often made
the tenure Of place. The atten-
tlon Of the noble army Of aspirants is
divided between the art of seek
ioe and the art of holding Office,
while she atf Of serving the pub
nc interests is TOE great measure lost
hghf Of The attention of the Exec
uflVe, the heads Of Departments and
members Of Congress is necessarily
engFossed to great extent in The dis
trloution Of patronage" when their
valuable time should be occnnied in
the proper duties for which they were
elected.
oaon are few evils Of the present
custom for which the plan of compe-
nsive examinations is the only radical
corrective Il have long thought"
s~rlses ...a - ohm Stuart Mill, ''that the sp-
POintments to ofics without regard to
quaiineations, are the worst side ofI
"A merican Institutions.
Il appointments were given not bv
political influence but by opon oomnc-
+tltlon, the practice Of turning ont he
holders Of ofieegat eye.v cb,Dao n
politics, in order to reward n.r,;s-
would necessarily cease and with Il
nearly all the corruption and Iaros~
half Of the virulence of mere D.ss-
conduct. I have been delighted 70 80
that Mr.. Jenckes' measure meets with
increasing support.
Should the present Congress pass
that measure it will render the coun-
try an important and lasting service.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
New Goods

at twenty per cent. less than any other
house in Delaware. "A Hint 70 the Wise Is
sufficient"
The Hat and Cap Department consists Of
.tll the latest styles of Hats and Caps for
Men, Youth and Boys. We have got Hnts
nom my cents upwards to the very finest,
Caps from twenty-five cents upwards. The
Gents Furnishing Goods Department con-
sists Of White and fancy shirts, Cashmere
shirts Of all grades, Undershirts and Draw
ers in Woolen and Canten Flannel, Gloves,
Hosiery, Neckties, Collars, Sc. We VIII
sell you a good Knit Undershirt ana Draw
ers at fifty cents each, and everything
that line accordingly low. I'm Youths, Boys,
and ChiIdrens Clothing we have "a very
large stock ofau grades and styles.
The Cloth Department consists OF Cloths
OF an shades and c0lors, CAssimers, Heaverr
t,hinchillas. Jeans and satinets witch We
will sell by the yard, OF make 10 up 20 order.
have one OF the best CUTTERS in the
stat, and employ nothing but nrst Gas
Workmen Please come and leave vouror-
der for a suit, ana we viii prove 10 you the
above assertion. We don't Intend 10 mn up
the eolumusOf newspapers with Blow and
Gas, please come aiiand satisfy yoursoiveu
lf the substantial Facts. Remember the
place-S doors north Of Hyattls Corner. on
1Osite Williams Block.
Yours Truly,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

The State Of Georgia ID still disgra-
ced by an occasional instance of Ku
Klux rufianism. The Office Of james
B. Wilson, an assistant Revenue As
SCISSOR at Washington. Wilkes County
was recently broken into, his papers
destroyed and the following note left
on his desk:
Bloody Noon, Niger subs
SrR.-Your visit to this place must
end Your welcome has expired. A
few deys will be allowed you to depart
never to return. Take due notice, and
govern yourself accordingly.
You KNOW Who.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
Notice !---Read!!

TTHATJ AMEs II. NEAL a. n0t au-
Il thOrized 10 transact any Insurance
business for the following named COmpan-
les, in connection with my insurance
Agency ONCE:
Mutual Life ms Co.. OF New York,
Hltna Ins. Co., Hartford, Conn.,
Hartford Fire Ins. CO." "
Putnam Fire " " " 90
Railway Passengers, % 90
Home Ius. Co. g. New Haven
Con tinemtal Ins. Co. " New York
Xunkers & n. y.
Western Ins. Co. " Buffalo, N. u.
He has no authority TO solicit risks, collect
premlu ums, nor make contracts for insur-
aDce for the aboV0 named Companies
through my agencies for the same, nor 70
use or distribute blanks, circulars. &c. with
my name stamped OF written OF printed on
as Agent. GEO. C. EATON
Sept. I7--tf
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

DAM DRsrRoTED.-AneW dam, Just
compIeted, for Mr.. Tones's grist mill IN
Orange township was swept away by
high water on Wednesday, The lOsa
amounts to 8, 900 and will fall heavily
on the gentlemen who had invested
their means fl the construction OF the
dam.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
a GRNrs WANTEn -. IIh,r

a GENTS WANTED FO. How 10
IA Make the Farm Pay A sure, sate
and practical Guiue 10 every FARMER, Stock
Raiser, Gardner and Fruit Culturlst. BY
TINS book yearly profits may be doubled,
land Increased IN value, Lour men uilldt-
ilcii, anu honest labor rev a DE- d. English
ana leI7Ho't. Everybody buys IL. 6uO sold
IN lew townships. humdt eds in "a single
toWhshlp. AB' hts can mad 40 better " Ork
during the Fali ana Winter. bdrHeTS C7td
tRetf SoIiS can each make @10O per month.
send for citculur. AudIe esS ZEIGLEE&, AIC-
CUkDH y CO., Cincinnati, ONO, or Ulica-
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
OHIO STATISTICS.

Ohio is one of the richest and larg-
est states of the American Union, con-
tanning an area of 1854 square miles,
which is divided into eighty eight
counties. Its population in 1900 and
in subsequent decennial periods was as
follows:
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

The public debt has decreased over
seven millions 1851, ,454 13) during
the month Of November. This makes
an aggregate decrease in the debt since
the lst Of March last Of s72, sos, ,524-
~
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

JsW. Dwyer has been appointed
Supervisor Of Internal Revenue for
the Northern District Of Ohio, Uice
Charles Hedges, Of Mansfield, recent
ly deceased.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

THE UNDERSIGNED, having just
Il purchased the entire stock and interest
in the Grocery Store of GOODALL q LANE,
take pleasure in announcing to their uu-
merous frienus ana the public in general,
that they are now ready to accommodate
their customers with anything in the
GRO Gerry LINE.
Our goods are of the very best quality, and
our prices will be found as low as anywhere
in the city.
We will keep constantly on hand every
thing that should be found in nrst-class
Grocery store.
We are determined TO fuI Inish this part of
town with such a Grocery Store as they
need, and we cordially invite share OF pat
rOnage, confident we can give satisfaction.
Goods delivered within Corporation free.
Highest market price paiu for Country
Produce.
Reme ember where we are to be found-O1l
the corner Of Main and Htt Streets, opposite
the University, (Springer's old blOck.l
PEASLEV a. SIHIEN.
Delaware, Nov. 26-3m-14
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
The Delaware County Bible
Society

II As just Received New supnlv of
II Books nom the American Bi ibIe S6cIe-
", which, with the stock ON hand. makes
rtous yles vi Family ard Pocket Bibles
and Testuments. Also, Bibles aud TeSta-
menfs ~ Hebrew, Arabic, Greek German
and French languages. For safe al the So
4lety 5 list ptices,aJ Tie Depository, O. Platt's
ceWelFy Store, No. Williams Block. my7
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

Charles Hedges, Supervisor of In.
ternaI Reven nue., for Northern Ohio.
died at his residence in Mansfield.
the other day. The first tidinEs Of
his death at Washington, we're in the
shape Of numerous applications for the
position made Yacant by his death.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

The State election in Mississippi
was held on Tuesday, and the Dent
question disposed Of.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

Albert d. Richardson was married
70 Mrs. Mcfarland on Tuesday BY the
=. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03

- oMs THING IA me Stqr Ioy HrerV6odV
- star tn the. N est, L $50. An S-paEe
uniNersRlisL family " e. kly, stpine current
secular news. Edited h9 Rev Dir. w 1I.LIANI-
son \ y, ,. CANTWELL, ~. 90 per ear ia
aoVance. Erelatp9ll 20 llete SubScribcTS. send
for sReeimen. Address WILL AMSON a.
CANgWELL, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-12-03
! Z q q . q !

TO THE WORKING CLASS.-We n e
now prepared to furnish all classes with
constant employment at home, the whole
ness new, light and profitable. Persons OF
elther sex easily earn from 60c. TO 50 per
evening, and proportional sum by deN OF
ing then whole time to the business. Boys
ana girls earn nearly as much as men
4nat an who see this notice may send their
aaafessi aud test the business, We make this
unparalleled offer: rusuch as are not well
satisfied, we will send 81 to pay for the
trouble OF writing. Full particulars, a val
uAoie sample, which will do 10 commence
work un, and copy Of The People Lite, a.
"A J9@ntpdnl0n-une OF the largest and best
iullily newspapers pubHshed-slll sent free
by mail. Reader, II ou want permanent,
pfontable work, address e. q. ALLEN Co.,
AUGUSTA, MAINE.