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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05
Russia's Move on Constantinople.

The report is current in Europe that
the Emperor ALEXANDER has deereed
the removal of the capital of the Russ
iau Empire from st. Petersburg to Kiev,
on the river Dnieper. A palace is now
builing fer him at the latter place, and
the Empress has purchased large estate
there.
If this report be true, it is one of the
most important movements which Russ
ia has made for many years. Not only
is it formal advance upon the grand
system of policy devised and commenc-
ed by PETER the great for civilizing bis
empire and Incorporating it into the fam
lily OF European nations, but it is an an
nouncment to the world that the designs
of Russia upon Turkey are henceforth
to be steadily and unrelentingly pursued.
Kiev is 60 miles nearer Constantinople
than St. Petersburg; it is within 500
miles of the port of Odessa, op the
Black Sea and, by the aid of the rail-
roads built and soon to be built, it is
point upon which, i'll the shortest space
of time, the whole military force of
Russia can be concentrated, ready to
march Immediately upon either the Tur-
kish or the Hungarian frontier OF
course, it will speedily be made an i'm
mese depot of military stores, and in the
event of war would be both conven-
lent as 4 military base, and as the head
quarters of military and civil govern
ment
The selection of the new capital is
also significant in another aspect. Kiev
is the great religious metropolis of Rus
sia. Before the conversion of the people
to Christianity it was the seat of their
heather worship, and the advantages of
location and association which led to its
eminence then continue and maintain
that eminence now. Within its precints
are the palace of the Greek Bishop, the
venerable cathedral of st. Sophia, found
ed in 1887, and Numerous other churches,
the famous Petcherskoi monastery, the
catacombs of st. Anthony and st. The
odosius, filled with the bones OF Chris
tian saints and martyrs, and thousand
other objects of religious respect to the
devout Russian. AS the Emperor is the
head of the Russian Church as we'll as
civil ruler, hi; taking up his residence in
spot hallowed by so many sacred
memories and attractions may reason
ably be regarded as evidence of an in
tention to do everything in his power to
strengthen that personal hold upon the
affections of his subjects which has al
ways been SO remarkable an element Of
the strength of the Russian empire.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05
Bridal Song.
BT ALLEN CUNNINGHAM.

o, my loves like the steadfast sun,
Or streams that deepen as they run;
Nor hoary hairs nor forty years,
Nor moments between sighs and tears,
Nor nights of thought nor days of pain,
Nor dreams of glory dreamed in vain;
Nor mirth, nor sweetest song that flows
To sober joys and soften woes,
Can make my heart or fancy flee,
One moment, my sweet wife, from thee.
Even while / muse, see thee sit
In maiden bloom and matrOn wit;
Fair, gentle as when first | sued,
Thou seem'st but of scdater mood,
Yet my heart leaps rs fond for thee
AS when, beneath the Arbigland tree,
We strayed and wooed, and thought the moon
Set in the sea an hour too soon;
Or fingered mid the falling dew,
When looks were fond and words were few.
Though see smiling at thy feet
Five soons and fair daughter sweet,
And time and cares and birthtime woes
Have dimmed thine eye and touched thy rose
To thee, and thoughts of thee, belong
Whater charms me in tale or song.
When words descend like dews, unsought
With CLEANS of deep, enthusiast thought
And Fancy in her heaven flies free,
They come, my love, they come from thee.
o, when more thought we gave, of old,
To silver, than some give to gold,
Twas sweet to sit and ponder Der
How we should deck our humble bower
Twas sweet to pull, in hope, with thee;
And sweeter to choose and twine
A garland for that brow of thine
A song wreath which may deck my Jean,
While rivers flow, and woods grow green.
At times there come, as come there ought,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05

A bit of scientific fun was recently
perpetrated by student attending a lee
ture by Prof Brackett, at Bowdoin Col
lege. The object was to show the reac-
tion of sulphuretted hydrogen. Amen
Der of the class had sketched upon paper
with acetate of lead, two scenes. The
moment Il jet of gas was applied, the gas
acting upon the lead, darkened and
brought out the outlines. The first rep
resented an old monk with his crucibles,
in search OF the Philosophers stone, with
the devil standing over him gloatng over
the prospect of getting him at last. The
second scene represented the monk leer-
ing and laughing as il he would burst
his cheeks, the devil with most disgust.
ed look holding his nose. The monk had
developed some sulphuretted hydrogen
and this was too much for his satanic
majesty. The sketches were admirably
drawn, aud the, chemical point involved
will not. soon be forgotten. -a .oir
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05

FIVE CENTS WORTH OF ORANGE
PEEL-A man from the country invested
five cents in Hartford, Conn, in the pur-
chase Of an orange, and preparatory to
getting himself outside OF it, threw the
peel OH the sidewalk. Soon after a young
woman came along, slipped upon the
peel fell, breaking her leg. The. woman
was 10 have been married the next day,
but wasn't. The man VII, was to marry
her had come from st. Paul, Mimi, and
was obliged to return on account OF ousi-
ness, to await the recovery OF the girl.
On his way back he unfortunately took
train on the Erie Railroad which ran
off the track, and his shoulder-blade was
broken, forcing him to stop at Dunkirk
for repairs. On getting back to st. Paul
he found that his absence had upset a
business arrangement which he had ex-
pected to complete, at pecuniary loss
to him of $4,000. Meantime the injured
girl suffered relapse, which so enfeebled
her health that her marriage was delayed,
which had bad effect upon the young
man, and he finally broke the engage
ment, and married wido" in Minnie
sofa with four small children. This so
worked upon the mind of the girl that
she is now in the insane hospital at Mid
dletown, Conn. Her father, outraged
by the conduct of the young man
brought suit for breach of promise
and has just recovered $4,000. The
anxiety and expense of the whole affair
thus far have been enormous, as anybody
can see. Similar cases are likely to oc
cur, so long as people will persist IN
throwing orange peel around loose.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05
Different Kinds of Matches.

Some one classes marriages under
three heads: Love matches, money
matches, and last leg matches. The
love match is nearly obsolete in high
life, clothes and fine establishment be-
ing now the chief end of woman. The
money match is now the joy of matrons
and fathers, and has come very gener-
ally to be the ambition of young maid
ems who are not too much impregnated
with romantic notions. The last leg
match OH the part of man is that
which is consummated between an old
bachelor and some penniless damsel
whom he chooses to nurse his weakness
and soothe his gout, and who is able to
be very atiectiouate to him because she
knows she won't have do it long. The
last leg match on the part of woman
is that between a young lady of thirty
five or thereabouts, who has passed as
many courtships unscathed, and who
finally becomes panic-stricken lest she
should never marry, and SO lavishes her
self on the first antiquated masculine
who thereafter bids for her hand.
There is another kind of match, which
is better than all or either of the above
the Sensible Love Match. Love and
Good Sense are the foundation of these
matches. The parties love, and love
wisely, those who are worthy to love
Aud marry when Prudence says it Is
prudent to marry. In these matches
wealth is no object; but sure means OF
u sufficient and comfortable support is.
For no matter how much two persons
may love each other, marriage demands
reasonable and regular supply OF money
to maintain it. .......-...I
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05

An illiterate negro preacher said to his
congregation, "My bredren, when the
first man, Adam, was made, be was made
OBJ wet clay, and set up agin de palingsto
dry" "Do you say,"' said one OF the
congregation, "dat Adam was made oo
wet clay, an set up agin de pallngs to
dry ~ ayes, sir, do" SWho made
de palingsg" "Sit down, sar." said the
preacher, sterply "snch questions a. oat
would upset any system Of theology"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05

The FOREST LEAVES OF HUMANITY
Forest leaves are, we all know, turned
by the wind of circumstances, each at a
different angle to the light Of God, and
the shadow of evil. And the leaves kiss
or clash; the light glistens aslant on
this, quite full on that; these are sent
away and vapish; those hang golden in a
still sunset and drop-some little, but
little sooner than the rest, .'i.'
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05

The fitfui songs of mad revelry wild
Aloud in halls of Bacehanals rang,
Souls rushing TO ruin, Satan beguled,
The Serpent lay waiting with venomous fang,
Ere to lure the gay in his glstning snare.
Near cometh lad with beard still ungrown.
Once he had knelt by his mother in prayer;
To now an occasional dyinker he'd grown
All! "Young American
High overhead the lurid, midday sun
Ascepds in splendor DER gatli'ring throng,
Now watching one whose sands are nearly run.
Dread silence rcigns, while moments pass
along
Let sounds not break the solemn, awful spell
Each moment nears the drunkard, murd'rer's
end.
Now, listen click-the swinging platform foil
One struggle marks the nurd'rer's awful end
The drunkards fate thou knowest but toe
we'll
The lOdthsome crimiaai!
AsuTABuLA, May 30, 1869.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05

It is impossible to look ut the sleepers
in church without being reminded that
Sunday is day of rest. ZaH.' t.-
When the trumpeter was desired TO
play louder, he replied: "You say louder,
louder, but var ish de Wind ?p '''"''i
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05
From the Toledo Blade.
NASBY.

The Corners hare Discussion az 10 tie matter Of
Cdrpet- Baggers-7he entire Question gone orer
--,IoeBgler, as usual, kicks orer he Bucket
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05
Select Poetry.
Three Stages.
NJ N. A. BUTrERYiELD, NJ. D.

The FIRST letters Of the long lines In the following poem
form the sentence Touch not taste not handle not"
I.
Together, by cosy little bed,
On bended knees a child and mother were I;
Up hcavenward then in lisping accents sped
Calm, gentle tones of fervent, boyish prayer;
His fathers care seeks while he sweetly sleeps.
Near, angels come TO hear that infant pray
Or, while he sleeps, their silent vigils keep
To shield his form from unseen ills
Type Of Innocence.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05
FOUNDRIES. ..rr.T

a HILL, Iron Founders and Man
ufacturers and Dealers IN Stoves Of various kinds
Flows and P1ow Castings Mill Castings, and most des-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05

% If YOU want enemies, excel others; If
you want friends, let others excel YOU"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05

Josh Billings says: "one ofthe fussieSt
things ever listened to was two old
maids waiting on one bachelor" .el
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05

Trains do not stop stations whore the time Is omitted
in the above table.
~ Second Class Cars all Through Trains. as
All through trains going Westward connect at Cieye
land with Trains for Toledo, Chicago Columbus Cncin
natl, Indianapolis &C.
Steam't Ex. leaves Buffalo at $40 p NJ Sunday Might
instead of Saturday Night Trains between Toledo and
Erie run by Columbus time between Erie and Buffalo
by Buffalo time. and do not stop where time is omitted
Trains arriving in Dunkirk at 4.4O p. NJ u 91S p NJ
making direct connection with Trains of Erie Railway
The Saturday Night Express Train from Cleveland at
$40 p. NJ runs to Buffalo, and leaves Buffalo for the
East on Sunday at 2,35 p. NJ.
EASTWARD-Pacifc EXP. (5) Day Exp QT). Eastern
mail (Tl, and Night Express (i5l. and WESTWARD
Night Express. Toledo Express Pacific Express and
Steamboat Express run through without change.
Nos. and 10, and Pacific Express East, and Pacific
Express Weit will run on Sundays.
-F.7 ~ 'rfsNA CHARLES COLLINS, sup..
Supt's Office, Lake Shore Railroad, ..-...
-Tt.l Cleveland. o.. April 25 1861 ...f. -
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-05

... CoNTEDRir X R0hDs. !
(Wich Is In the Stait Nv Kentucky :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-05
-zNeaU ADVERTISEMENTS
GALLERY. OF

u PHOYOGRAPHIs l. u /
Bssraee1t Building, Corner Main and Nss0 Streets
wouldlnform the publietbat e have justre-'
turned-frofn the citysand have reftted and fur
nished my Gallery with all the latest improve
ments known to our art, and with every conve-
nience for the accommodation of my customers.
The success which has heretofore attended my
efforts in the art, has induced me to improve and
enlarge the business ir every department.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RUSTIC SCENERY.
Having, after much labor and expense, finished
my arrangements iforthe. production of Photo.
graphic 2 ortraitures in real rustic style, re-
spectfully invite the public to examine the Won
nderful and pleasing effects.
would call attention to the specimens on ex-
hibition at my rooms-especially very fine life
size Pastel Portruit--a style OF picture that has
never before been exhi bitedsn 6taunton.a / will
also make the Porcelain Picture, very beauti-
full photograph resembling an Ivory Miniature,
,colored in every style. ossss ~
Particular attention will be given to copying
old DaguerreotSpes cAmbrotypes, &c.. and en-
larging from them TO any size
Ladies and'Gentemen residing in or visiting
Staunton, are respectfully invited to call and see
the improvements we are mixing in the art
Very respectfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-05
READ!

It recommends itself especially to the people
of the Valley and the South as a Southern en-
terprise investing its money at home. l
tits believed that its liberal charter will en-
able it to make, to the assured larger dividends
than is possible for most companies.
1yerea- eigltths of its profits are divided among
policy-holders ION the contribution, plan. 1t
guarantees on the face of its Policies a definite
surrender ra7ue 9 ..fi a. 81 as,.es-g IrU
On the Life Plan on ages under so, Loan
of so per cent. of the Premium will be given,
at SIC per cent iaterest-thus insurlng the largest
amount of insurance for the least, amount of
money. @ - .--ryV
The Policies issued by this Company are an
eontestd6e after five years duration, for, or ON
account of, errors or mis-statements, except as
regards age in the application it is believed
that all attempts at fraud will culminate within
that period, and, while it is the Company's du-
ty and intention to guard, as sacred trust, the
moneys which policy holders deposit from year
to year, and to protect the same against fraud
ueut designs, the above guarantee is given to
satisfy insurers that accidental mis-statements
or omissions cannot by any possibility effect the
validity of assurances effected with the ''Vir-
ginia. "sa7sa a.sa .laa5 issfls ss-1k -
nEa- Now, therefore. and in ihis most relia-
bic Company, adopt the wise course of taking
Policy. Put it not off till Tomorrow No
man can tell what day may bring forth. fit
is hard for you to raise the premium, how much
harder will it be for the helpless ones you may
leave behind, to struggle with perjury, if you
die without such provision for them? For full
information, apply to "
Rev. IL. HI. PHILLIPS.
gruk Il. - r..-.-.. General Agent,
or to JAMES KER, or r. s. PHILLIPS,
r-.- Office over First National Bank, 40
4 sep2S-ly fs.f Stanton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-05
Attorney General Hoar,s nninion.

ALIUIuSys 0cucldi AodI Vplu1oA
Z Itappears from the following opinion of At
torney General Hoar that he deems the election
Of g. S. Senators BY the Virginia Legislature
asnot only permissible, but as essential to the
completeness of reconstruction: aFJ
THE OPINION OF ATTORNEY GENERALrHoAR, ON
THE ELECTION OF UNITED STATES SENATORS.
HEADo'R's. FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT,
RICHMOND, Va, Sept q. 1869. -.
Hon. Secretary of Var, Washington, d. c.:
Sr,-The question of electing senators in the
Congress of the United States By the Legisla-.
rure which will assemble in this city on the 9TH
proximo is one of great present interest in the
State and many applications have been made
for decision upon that point. -
The subject appears to be so free from diff
Guilty that | have not hesitated to express the
opinion unoffcially that the election of senators
was authorized and necessary to complete the
action required by Congress as preliminary to
construction, and was prescribed by the law
II July 25, 1865, but that it was not proper for
ne TO make a decision upon question that adj
dressed itself SO directpto the discretion Of the
Legislature after 1t was organized. etes
There are many, however, who are of the o.
plnlon that this action is In some way restrain
I'd by the opinion Of the Attorney General o.!
August %, 1869, and have the honor to re-
quest that the question whether the Legislature
IF this Stare is authorized to elect senators. of
The United States at the session which COM
mences on the 9Th Of next month may be sub
United to the Attorney 6 eneral for his opinion
Very respectfully, sir, tss
Your obedient servant,
[Sigued] Ed Il. S. CANDY,
8revet Major General u. >. A. Commanding.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-05
Aueusta County Fair.

In speaking OF the Augusta County Fair, the
Esqui,er and Lrantiner says: - 20
''Che Augusta County Fair las it modestly
styles ITSELF though it might more appropriate
ly be called the Valley Fair holds its second
annual exhibition On the 18th, 18th, and 18th
of October It's commencement last year was,
We learn, decided success, and there is every
reason to believe that with enlarged ex perienc'.
ampler notice, and more thorough organization,
the exhibition of the present year will demon
4rate decided advance and improvement, =
We believe that. without disparagement Of
others, we may say that the merit Of orieinat-
ing this fair is due mainly to Col John b.
Baldwin. It is highly creditable to this gen
tleman that, though not a practical farmer, he
is so fully impressed With the Importance OF
developing the agriculture of the Valley. and Of
bringing together in friendly and instructive
communion the substantial citizens Of hat great
region, as to steal time enough from the pr,-
secution of that legal profession, Of which he is
so bright an ornament, as to enable him TO
organize and succe ssfully naugurate this great
Annual Agricultural Association Llss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-05
Accidentally Shnt

Isaac Fetzer, son of Dan'l Fetzer OF Shenan-
doah county, aged Is years. was accidentally
shot In the back of the head and instantly
killed, while hunting pigeons, by bis companion
by the name of Grandstaf The latter was
putting cap on the gun when it vas accideu-
tally discharged. Boys cannot be too careful
when cunning, particularly when they are &C.
companied BY others. Several times in our
life we have barely escaped being accidentally
shot. :.
II Bows be careful
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-05
Fifteenth Amendment.

The following is the 18Th amendment to the
Constitution Of the United States which the
States of Virginia, Mississippi and Texas are
required TO adopt as condition precedent to
restoration to the Union:
The right of the citizens of the United
States to vote shall not be denied or abridged
by the United States, or by any Stale, on ac-
count of race, color or previous condition of
seryilude The Congress shall have power to
enforce this article by appropriate legislation. !"
When you are about starting to our Fair
without bringing anything to exhibit, just stop
a moment and think Of what use it would be
exactly like you. Such crowd-such a show
everybody looking and nothing to see.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-05
sThe Phenix. +"

From the ruins of the Monroe Republican,
published in Union, Monroe county, has arisen
1.-THE Picnic a Republican Journal just es-
tablshed by Callison & Humphreys, in Lewis
burg, Greenbrier county. The name OF the
Editor does not appear. The editorials in the
first number, the only one as yet issued, are
well written and breathe coneiliatory spirit
6 Ia his salutatory, the Editor says thatthe Pie
nie will aim to conservative Radicali5m, where
Radicalism is too radical, aud to radicallze Con-
serratism where it is too conservative. 1r
q II is opposed to a Convention at this time,
for the purpose of changing the constitution OF
that State West Virginia), and opposes the
granting of universal amnesty and enfranchise-
ment at this time but tavors the enfranchise-
ment, by the Legislature, Of ''such rebel friends
as have re-espoused the cause Of the Union in
good faith.
1t frankly admits that ''the Republican par
ty has yet to realize the principle, that it re-
quires brains as well as loyalty, either to organ
ize or sustain party aaJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-05
The Legislature of Virginia.

On this day the Legislature of this State
meets in Richmond for the purpose Of adopt
ng the 18th amendment. It appears from At
torneyzGeneral Hoar's opinion, which will be
considered tantamount to an order, that the
Legislature viii be required also to adopt the
14th amendment-th though that is not 'nomi-
mated in the bond land to elect United States
Senators. We presume the session will be a
short one. We think it unfortunate that the
papers in Richmond agitated at all the ques-.
ton of the election Of Senators. The result
has been that they have extorted an opinion
which amounts to an order that such election
should be had at this session. This question
should have been allowed to sleep. The mis-
chief has been done and it is useless to repine.
There is no charge for exhibiting any article
ct our County Fair, and any premium can be
taken without costing the exhibitor one cent,
unless, in addition to the premium, he seeks to
get the prize In money, in which case he must
help to raise the money for which he completes.
If you want to win money, you must help to
make up the purse. If you are satisfied with
the honor and praise of success, you exhibit
scithout charge. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-05

The Daily National Iatetligeacer and Er-
press made its first appearance last week and is
received with marked favor by the public. It
takes issue boldly with the party in power and
advocates the restoration of constitutional gov
ernment. We wish lis publishers the most
abundant success.
We hope, as heretofore, to receive the Daav
lnteN'oe"cer in exchange. 1t was the only pa
per ne filed