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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-11-18
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Pickernel, a successful dry goods
merchant of Boston, was waited upon
at his hotel by gentleman farmer
who was desirous of getting a boy,
for whom he was guardian, "place"
in Boston-of course he was an un-
commoly smart boy, quick at figures,
strong ofintuition, and one every way
fit, as he should Judge to become a
merchant. Pickernel thought it over,
and said he would try and make a
place for him. In due time the boy
arrived at Pickernel's store, his broad
face ruddy with health, and soapy
from the morning wash, his hair slick
cd, his clothes new aud uncomfortable
and a stiff dickey cutting his ears.
He announced himself as the boy, etc.
"Ah, you are the boy, are you"
said Pickernel.
Yes, 1 'spose so," replied the
youngster. .aHHt4 TCH
Well, come ihhere, then; l am
very busy. but l will examine you in
o few practical questions. M asza az
'eThe boy came in, and, sitting down
on the desk, swung his heels under
meath it as though he felt entirely at
homo, waiting the questions, .if-iyss
Well" said Pickernel, suppose a
lady should come in here and buy a
dress of fifteen and half yards of cal
leo for eleven and a half cents yard,
what would it come to?1ila
The boy looked at the questioner,
at the ceiling, at the floor, in state
of great bewiidermeht.. 7sToH o7ss -
How muchcaliker ?r he asked. ss
Fifteen and a half yards. !sas -
What price 3 = ..s.55 ~ s.. s'i,'s -.
Eleven and half cents
a He thoughts a moment. sats,.,
'~Well,v said he, .Pm darned if
believe any woman ever wanted SO
muchcloth for a. .dress,as tlat.rll
This was throwing. up the sponge,
and Pickernel put another question.
How much would five and half
pounds of tea come TO at seventy-fve
ceItsand three quartersfper, pound ?"
He received this pretty much the
same as the other, and after waiting a
moment he asked: ai zald.y7ays ,gea ~
Was it green or black tea. ?"
Without answering, Pickernel put
another question:
Suppose I should send you out
with two dollar bill, and you should
buy fourteen and half pounds of
beef at seven and halfcents Q gpoand,
how much money would you have
left?">
The boy looked at;him for,a mo-
ment and then iudnlged in a low
whistle.
"Yeu don't 'spose,," said he, "you
could get beef anywhere at seven and
a half cents pound, do your"
Pickernel gave up at this. He
asked him no more. question:, but sent
him back next day with letter,
stating that he didn't think he would
answeraoDniK bgomsifg
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-11-18

We call the attention of Farmers to the CLIP
| PER MOWER AND REAPER of which we
have become sub builders and ask their early
and careful examination of the Machines This
machine is not an experiment, but has been
| made and tested for number of years and has
proven to be petfect Machine and perfect
| success
The CLIPPER MOWER is, beyond question
| one of the most attractive Of farm implements
| in its general appearance. because of its well
adjusted proportions ard tasteful design. and
the absence of the usual heavy and clumsy
parts with which other machines are eacuni-
The CLIPPERS are built on the system of in
tercHGnged6le parts feature that is not fully
| adopted in the construction Of any other Mower.
The like parts are esoGct duplicates of each other
THE DRAFT ATTACHMENT is a peculiar
and valuable feature of the Clipper Machine 1t
is applied to the front end of the frame and be-
low the pole and consequently it has front and
upward draft so that the inside shoe passes light
ly over the ground and the troublesome leading
wheel in front of the shoe is not necessary.
THE CUTTING APPARATUS of the Clipper
Steel Finger Bar and solid Cast steel Guards
are not liable to clog or break, while by means
of the adjusting lever, the driver is enabled,
while the machine is in motion, to raise or low
condition of the surface of the ground may re-
quire To this most important requisite of
perfect Mower we invite particular attention.
Particular attention is called to the fact that
the ClI ,N~''l / the only machine having a front
cut, that dra'cs its cutter bar. every other ma
chine having the disadvantage Of pushing it.
There are other important features OF this ma
chine which we will not detail but say in brief
that the machine is worthy of the attention of
every farmer who wants the
Best Machine He Can Get,
While from its costly material and workman
ship, it is CHEAPER AT IT'S PRICE than any
other in the market.
Every Machine Sold Fully War
ranted.
Extras constantly on hand aud repairs prompt
ly made.
Customers will please apply to or address
RAVENNA MANUFAGrURESG co.
JAMES L. DUTToN. General Agent.
Ravenna. April 2S 1869, 35-tf.
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23

JCsr TRIBuTE.-The New York Tcle-
graph, alluding to the close of President John
sons administration, thus eulngizes the per-
sonal and official integrity and dignity of the
President. Mr.. Johnson's most vindictiy,
political enemy must admit that the tribute
is we'll meri'ed. The Telegraph says:
: When moving day comes for the occupants
OF the White House, on the 4th of March next.
they Will so out with the cleanest hands and
the most spotless of social regulations. There
VIII be no charges or insinuatlons made
against them of having made away with the
furniture or fxings. Neither will there be
any murmurlngs of disappointment on the
part OF such pure patriots as are ever ready
to prove their deeotions to men in high nos
tloD by rich presents of houses, horses. eauip-
age or plate. Mr.. johnson, be it said to his
credit, never lowered himself, or the dignity
OF his station, by the acceptance of such gifts.
Ihe people ought to remember him kindly if
only for that trial of high-mindedness. It is
rarely that they see instances of it. More's
the pity. And as to the ladies of his house
hold, they have the credit in Washington of
dlScharglng the duties of their position with a
degree OF order, elegance and grace never ex-
ceeded In the White House. That is some
thing to be said to the credit of Mr.. johnson
and his family Much as the President has
been prosecuted politically, no taint of cor
ruptlon, or meanness, or selfshness elings To
him. lie will leave the White House with
clean hands, and, we trust, with pure heart.
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23
COUNTY OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CouRr
Meets first Monday in March, July and November
y. III. CAvIS,.-.
County COURT
Meets first Monday of January, May and Sertemt y
G.. IL. RANDALL --....----- -JudEe.
PROBATE CouRr
Meets tho fourth Monday of each month
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23
A coo7 ppopos,rroN Orr Govarnmant

A Cool PRoPosIrIoN Government is
now automatically engaged, in connection
with the Alabama claims. in an effort TO in
duce England to confess that she was wrong
in recognizing the so-calied Confederate States
as belligerent power. There is little re-
belliou in Cuba. The rebels do not control
more than one or two towns. Yet. bill has
heen introduced in Congress. recognizing the
Rebel Government as the de .tdcto and de .jure
Government of the Island. and also reeogniz-
ing Cuba as power independent of Spain. In
view of the claims we are making upon Eng
land, this is a very cool proceeding, but it
is one wholly upon par with Radical states
manshp generally, and We will not there
therefore be surprised 20 see the proposition
adopted. So says the CEl, and we concur.
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23
FEMALE WEAKNESS AND IGsoRAscr

FEMALE WEAKNESS AND IGNoRANcE.-The
following, which has long beer going the
rounds. aptly illustrates the weakness Of the
feminine mind for ''beating down" prices
as well as feminine ignorance of the real val.
ue OF articles they purchase As most ladies
have an almost unconquerable propensity
for "Jewing down." they will do we'll to
read ard reflect; Young man, what's the
price OF this silk?' asked partially deaf
old lady. "Seven dollars" was the replv.
Seventeen dollars ?'' exclaimed she: .I'll
give you thirteen" 'Seven dollars. ma am
is the price of the silk" replied the homes,
shopman. "Oh, seven dollars" replied the
lady, sharply; IN give you fye,''
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23

Coon ADvIcE.-At a recent marriage of a
daughter of Joseph Joslin, Esq, of Poultney.
w., the following advice was handed to the
bride by her father, accompanied by many
greenbacks. We recommend its prayerfui
perusal and remembrance by newly married
couples. They are truly words of wisdom
and deserving to be framed in every household
in the land:
|. Never talk at but to each other.
2. Never both maintain anger at the same
time.
3. Never speak loud or boisterously to
each other.
4. Never reproach each other in presence
Of others.
5. Never find fault or fret about what
cannot be helped
T. Never find fault or fret about what can
be helped.
I. Never repeat an order, or request,
when understood
8. Neglect everybody else rather than
each other
9. Never make remark at the others eS-
pense.
10. Love the Lord and serve Him faithfully
al the days Of thy life"
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23
VOLUME Nv.
69e Unian Qemotrat.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY
by WILLIAM ARTHUR.
Office, Yaney Avenuc-opposite Court House
TERMS OF SUBSCRIBE

RATES ApvERriss square, Of ten lines or less
D CO. Eacn subsequent insertion 81 .so liberal dis
sount made to egular advertisers.
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23
ASPIRATION.

The selfish world may DO plo wrong,
And cosdiy turn away,
And al the frieRds dearly love
Refuse witt me 10 stay F;
But tliat shall never bind my heart,
To thoughts ri vain reSet.
For will strive 10 act my part
Will be something yet,
Though this cold world may at me laugh,
Aud show the Haunting jeer,
Though ihe veli'd future LIay to me
Look gloomy, dark, and drear.
Yet through Gods mercy l viii trust
My error u forget
And with his helping hand must
And viii be something yet.
Ifin the future am spurned
BY friends whom now greet.
And the fond hopes that now are mine
Lie bleeding at my feet;
II bitter foes in hosts arise,
Aud my lone path beset,
I'll still pursue the path Of Right
will be something yet.
The silken bands of love may lie
Distorted AT my fact,
And scorn and cold disdain may rest,
On every face 1 meet;
But that shall ne'er obstruct my way,
Nor cause me 10 forget.
That I've calling 10 fulfill
will be something yet!
GEORGE ". CooPsE.
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23

THE SISTERS OF MERcy.-There is no asso-
citation of religious character more worthy
of the gratitude of suffering humanity than
the Sisters of Mercy This devoted and saint
like sisterhood, in the discharge of their duty,
brave pestience in its most appalling forms.
If they are not living exemplars of true re-
ligion We may look in vain for such exemplars
on this earth. The following card which we
clip from the Examiner illustrates the truth
of our remarks:
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23
BOARD or SrrERvlsoRs

Meets hrst Monday of February, May, August and
November. Supervisor lst District, Abner Reed 2d
District, Edmond Parsons; Sd Dis;riot, NJ. Ryrne.
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23

In future it will be necessary, to avoid con-
fusion. for oil persons writing letters to Wash
ington Territory to write Washington Terri
tory' in full. The initial letters Nv. I. y
are as applicable to Wyoming Territory as to
Washington.
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

Township No l. James Letlori.
Chas. Tupper
Township No. ., H. E. White
A. Buerdick.
Township No & A. II. Preston
Chas b. Cutting
Township No.. T. NJ Medehee
VIM L osbrey.
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23
COUNTY OFFICERS.
COLLECTORS.
ASSESSORS.

.Jshh 'oyie
-. e "'Ae.
4....-.... ..-... .-...--..E Is. T. Harper.
The union Democrat., 1869-01-23
PRICGs PoR ADVERTISING,

A n AGREED UPON by the Propfieturs OF tile Tuol-
IN unlne county newspapers, August Sd, 1854
pi 10 line. aanpareiI, first Insertion 90
,Por each subsequent ! so
sEyers portion Of q square Of five lines or more SHAH
alr,fMoSs p6,s5,rt Coar, three months,.... 80 90
three weeks,..--.. Is 90
pxtra length each sauare......... 90
a. Jn.,ira., fhrre month"; ... 90 90
.. weeks ..... IL so
ssupRrrr,s s.IE-Three weeks .......... Is 90
F,tra length each sauare,.......-.. 90
covsr4prE's s.IE-Thre. weeks.--....--. II 90
SorIcr RI rp EnIrOus ftnsolyentl4 weeks,... Is 90
1soIr IN .nTE;s NOTICE - weeks .-.-....-.. IL 90
ITEV ItoInFN,s NOTICES. ..-....... 10 90
Extra length each square, .--........ 90
49, 10 90
ApNINIsrR AT0R'S sAIE-3 weeks....... Is 0o
Extra length per square-..-----.-... 90
pIssnIUTIoN NOTICES. weeks,............ 90
pRontTF NOTICE-3 weeks . so
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-10-15
THE JOURNAL.
FREMONT. sANDusKY CO., OHIO
FRIDAY, OCT. is, 1869.
TOWNAND COUNTY MATTERS
Rsadables.

Wood il scarce on our streets.
The board Of health-the dining table.
The stove business and the clothing trade
is looking up.
Blank Deeds and Justice Blanks for sale
at this Office.
Single copies of the Journal for sale at thi.
Office, price 5 cents.
Stills have "come in" again, and the boys
are practising industriously.
The trees show considerable change,
which is more than can be said of our pock-
cts.
A number of invalids from Toledo are
testing the medical properties of the Green
Springs water.
The papers are warning the people to look
out for counterfeit 50 greenbacks. Better
look out for genuine ones.
The next house of representatives of Ohio,
will consist of one hundred and eleven mem
bers, or six more than the last house.
The new Court House of Wood County.
i. now ready for the county officers. and the
Jail will be finished before the first of No
vember.
A psychologist recommends that people
should not write on an empty stomach.
We shall not at least so long as we have q
piece of white paper.
Washington Station, with the Post Office
name of LOOs, has been changed to "Lind-
sey, !" and the town and Post Office will here
after be known by that name.
MIR. R. Redway, formerly of the Jour
nal, was in the city last week. Roc has
quit the printing business and purchased
farm near Lincoln, the capital of Nebrasks.
One live man. with moderate amount of
capital, and energy, is worth more to town
than dozen rich old fogies, who shut their
money up in bonds and unimproved real es-
tate.
The hotel war at Clyde still RACES. A
traveller stopping there at meal time, is sur
rounded by hotel runners hand-bills are
shaken in his face, and his pockets are fill
ed with cards of the rival houses.
Aquatic sports are becoming quite popular
in this country, and, with the fine water
facilities we have in this city, we do not see
why we sOuld not have several boating clubs.
The exercise is healthful and pleasant, and
we should be glad to hear of the formation
of clubs. 1t is delightful sport. Who will
have the first boat3
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-10-15
Good Maobines.

Among the many valuable Agricultural
Implements exhibited at the Fair, were
three machines which were entered by W
R. Mckee, the travelling Agent for Ruth
rauff & Corey, of Findley, general agents fol
Seneca, Hancock. Wood and Sandusky
Counties, all of which were of the best
quality, and well calculated to meet the
Communications of the farming community
The first was a Self-Raker, which took the
first premium. This is a good machine,
and such as every farmer needs. The second
wss a combined Reaper and Mower, and the
third a single Mower. The display made by
Mr. Mckee was a good one, and attracted
much attention from farmers. He was
awarded the FIRST premium for the best dis
play Of machinery. We commend these ma
chimes to the farming community, when
they desire to purchase.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-10-15

Let Us Protect OurseIves,-The physi cal
structure Of the strongest human being is vulner.
able everywhere. Our bodies are endowed by ma.
ture with a certain negative power, which pro
tects them, to some extent, from unwholesome in
fuenees; but this protection is imperfect and can
not be safely relied on in unhealthy regions, OF
under circumstances Of more than ordinary danger
Therefore, it is wisdom; it is prudence; it is COM
mon sense to provide against such contingencies
by taking an antidote in advance; in other words
by fortifying the system with HOSTETTER's
STOMACH BITTERS-the most complete pro
tective against all the epidemic and endemic ma.
ladies that has ever been administered in any
country. Asa remedy for Dyspepsia, there is no
medicine that viii compare with it. Whoever
suffers the pangs of indigestion, anywhere on the
face of the earth where Hostetters Stomach Bit
ters can be procured, does so voluntarily; for as
surely truth exists this in7al1ble tonic and al
teratiye would restore his disordered stomach to
healthy condition. To the nervous it is also es-
pecially recommended, and in cases of confirmed
constipation it also affords speedy and permanent
relief.
In all cases of fever and ague the Bitters is more
potent than any amount of quinine, while the
most dangerous cases of bilious fever yield to its
wonderful properties. Those who have tried the
medicine will never use another, for any of the
ailments which the Hostetter Bitters processes to
subdue. To those who have not made the expert
ment we cordially recommend an early application
to the Bitters whenever they are stricken by dis
ease of the digestive organs.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-10-15
Marriaaes.


On the 81 inst. at the residence of the
brides parents, by J. O. Thompson, J. P, Mr..
BENJAMIN H. FAUsEY and Miss REBECCA
SaIvELEY, Of Scott Township.
Lieut. Fausey went into the frDy g
high private, in Co. B, 49ih Regiment serv-
ed during the war, and earned promotion to
a first lieuteoan'cy. He has now been pro-
NOTED to the ranks of the benodicts, and
will acquit himself with honor in his new
relation. A pleasant journey through life
to the happy eOuple-and may it prove a
continuous honey moon.
Oct 18Th, by Rev GIN. Collier, at the resi-
dence of John Ryan, Fremont MR. HENRY
W. WoRDEN. of Toledo and Miss LUCRETlA
KALEY, of Fremont.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-10-15
Large corn.-Au ear Ofcorn was pla,

Large Corn'-An ear Ofcorn was placed
on our desk last Friday, by 0rin Sylvia
of Townsend, which for size and quality
surpasses any thing we have seen. II
measures eleven d one half inches in length
eight inches in circumference at the but
and weighs one pound and eleven ounces
The cob is well filed with sound, plump
kernels, and the yield of shelled corn is said
to be larger from the same number Of ears
than from any other kind. 1t was raised
from seed sent home by General Buckland
while in Washington.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-10-15
s....ral parties afa eted Id 100 mu

sevssral parties sfac cted with too much
benzine made Al, assault upon the dwelling
of Mr.. @. Close, at Port -asllntOn' on the
night of the 81, breaking in the wl."~s, wln,
Papers were made out for the arrest of the
parties but the matter was compromised,
and the benzinists let of Port Clinton
must be nice town for rowdies.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-10-15
CHURCHES.

Religious services are regularly held in the follow
ing Churches in this city, every Sabbath, at the
hours named;
METHODIST.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Market
and Main Streets Rev.J KARRR1or, Pastor, IOH A
H., and P. n. Sunday School at A. II. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening.
-,.-, PRESBYTERIAN.
PREsBrrER1AS CHuRoH corner Of Garrison and
Main Streets; Rev. E. BUsHEEIIs Pastor; lOH A
aQd7P.M. Sunday School at u N. Meeting
everv " C-Tednesday evening
~ EPISCOPAL.
sP,u,s On vEcH, corner Main and Court stsi
Revic n. YOUNG. Rector; IOK A. N, and : P. N
suudsyschOol XP. N. Lecture every Wednesday
evening in the church.
ff GERMAN REFORMED.
REroRrKD CHURCH, Front Street, between Mar
ket and John Streets; Rev. JoHs LTBEET, Pastor
IoX A. n, and P. n. Sunday school at AN
LUTHERAN.
I,UrzERAS oHunoH, corner Oak and Court Streets;
ReE. h. LANG, Pastor; loH A. n, and Pm.
CATHOLIC.
81. JosEpH's CHuRcH, Croghan Street, Rev. S
BoHEas, Pastor; mass every morning at o'clock;
on Sundays and Festivals Of Obligation, Low D ass
at O'Clock A. NJ in Winter at 1919 Yespers at 8
o'clock A. NJ, and occasionally BenedictiOn at P. N.
Sunday School at Pm.
81. AESE CHuR0H, State Street, Rev. JoHS QUIN,
Pastor; First Mass at O'Clock, A. Nj Second High
Mass at 10 O'Clock, A. n. Sunday School, P. n. Yes
pers, P. n.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-10-15

List of Letters remaining in the Post
Office, at Fremont. uncalled for up to Oct
18th, 1869:
Miss. Ora. Barger; A. Cassidy; Miss. JeD'
uie Davis; Michael Ent; John FOrgeEson
VIM. Hart; Abraham Ansbarger; Jacob
Michael; John Shuman; G. Scott.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-10-15
sgThanIfsgiVinE Proclamation
by the President.
A PROCLAMATION.



By The President Of fths United States:
The year which is drawing to close has
been free from pestilence; health has pre-
vailed thsoughout the lands abundant crops
feward the labors of the husbaudman: com.
merce and manufactures have successfully
prosecuted their peaceful paths; the mines
and forests have yielded literally; the nation
has increased in wealth and in strength;
peace has prevailed aud its blessings have
advanced every interest of The people in
every part Of the Union: harmony and fra
ternal intercourse have been restored and
are oblitarating the marks of the past con-
fiict and arrangement; burdens have been
lightened, means increased, civil and rsligi-
GUS liberty are seeaFed to every iuhabitsnt Of
the land whose soil is trod by none but
fresmen. 1t becomes a people thus fav-
ored to make acknowledgment to the Sup
rene Author from whom such blessings flow
of their gratitude and dependence, to ren
der praise and thanksgiving for the same,
and devOutly to implore, a continuance Of
Gods mercies. TherefOra I, Ulysses s.
Grant, president of the United States, do re-
commend that Thursday, the 18th day of
NoTember next, be observed as a day of
Thanksgiving and of praise and of prayer to
Almighty God, the creator and ruler of the
universe; and second, do further recon-
mend TO all the people of the United States
to assemble on that day in their accustomed
places of public worship, and to unite in
the hOmage .aad praise due the bOuutiful
Father Of all mercy, and in fervent prayers
for the continuance of the merciful blessings
he has vouohsafed to US as people.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed, this the Afth of octo-
Der, A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Sixty nine, and of the Independence of
the Bnited States of America the Ninety
fourth. .tg q. s.. GIANT.
By the President.
HAMILTON FIsH SecretarV of State
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Fishing Party.-The success which has
attended fishing excursions from this point,
for some time past, has gone abroad, and is
attracting hither, lovers of this sport, from
quite distance; and the abundance of fish
they fad in our river, as well as the
Accommodations afforded, confirms the reputa-
tiOn our city is acquiring of being favorable
fishing resort. On Friday the sth, a party
from Cincinnati consisting of VIM, B. Smith,
Ospt John Scott, Platt Evans ir., Leon
Van Loo Christ Adams, and NJ. Waters in
company with our friend Kaufman of the
Cooper House, with whom they were stay .
ing, made trip to the fishing grounds, aud
after spending the day fishing in the vicinity
of the mouth of Green. Greek, returned at
night with cargo of Pike and Black Bass,
numbering on actual count 343, as the result
of the days doings. This is not the ''fish
story the missionary told the Indian" but
was confirmed by our observation, The
Oincinnatians returned to their city, highly
elated with their success as we'll as with the
gracious manner with which they were re-
ceived and entertained, during their stay
here. - vi "a --r