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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
From the Greenville Argus, Dec. III
The Van DeuSeu Tragedy

The inquest called TO inquire into the
death of Henry Van Deusen and his wife
continued their Investigations until SatUr-
day last, on which they rendered a verdict TO
the effect that the said Henry and Rebecca
Van Deusen came to their death by sCsue
means and in some manner TO the jury nm
known.
The testimony taken since our last issue
has somewhat strengthened the belief of
some ofour citiZens that the terrible deed wa
committed by the parties themselves. We
give below the main additional evidence;
Jacob Snyder, being sworn, testified that
he was called into Van DeuSen's house thine
not speoiffed) at Mr.. Van Deusen's request;
that the latter said "the devil was TO pay -
this was about 8 o'clock at night. When he
entered the house with Van Deusen, the lat
ter, in looking around, said She Is not here.
Went to the cellar; returned-"She is not
there; she has killed herself" Both ther
went into the sitting room, and found her
Mrs. Van Deusen) in a bed room adjoining.
She stood there with an open knife in her
hand. She told him not to come in or she
would knife him open. Deponent asked
what was the matter. Keep out of here"
she replied, "or l will. show you" Witness
then stepped in and took the knife from her,
whereupOn she turned TO a bureau and took
out a razor, swearing she would kill herself.
At this point the old man said, snyder, she
has come in here to kill herself" She replied,
"Yes, and by will" Witness told herto
kill herself. h said she would not. When
asked again what the matter was she made
no reply. The old man, however, explained
-AA0 the trouble is, she wants adeed Of this
property Yes she answered, land by
] viii. ave it," The old mar did not seem
angry, but was troubled. Witness heard
him make no threats then, or at any other
time.
Samuel Ridgway gave it as his opinion
that the parties did the deed themselves.
His reasons were, hat some time last spring,
Mr.. Van Deusen told him he had a good deal
of difficulty with his wife; that she wanted
him TO make the property they lived n over
to her. He said he would not do 1t; that he
had no peace with her might orday; he could
not 90 TO bed without beingin fear. Witness
further testified to his belief, from various
indications Of which he was cognizant, h
the old man was at times deranged.
Public opinion here, in reference to this
affair, has not undergone n considerable
change. tn people generally believe that
il was a horrible murder and not an accident;
but how, and by whom, it was committed,
viii, perhaps, be a mystery forever.
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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
HydrOphObia. Horrible Death.

We have an account from the Lexing-
ton, KY, Observer, of Nov. %, that on
the Goth of August last John W. Alexan-
der, of that city, was bitten in the calf of
the leg and through the hand by a dog
that was known to he rabid, and that as
the wound head up no serious conse-
quences were apprehended, until about
the 18th of Now, when on taking adrink
of water he experienced a most unpleas-
ant sensation in his throat. Then for the
first time a suspicion of the terrible
malady that was upon him flashed
through his mind, and thoughhe bravely
best medical attention, he rapidly gre&'
worse, barking, bowling, scratching and
swapping, foaIning at the mouth, &c, in
the rapidly recurring paroxysms, only
partially relieved by the administration
of %chlOroform, until death interviewed
some three days after the attack.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

~ The Senate has passed the Georgia
Reconstruction bill, 40 to 9. While
pending in that body, u Senators,
Sherman and Thurman, had short run
ming debate, the former ayering that at
d last election the issues involved in
the 18th Amendment were fairly before
the people, and by them endorsed, while
Thurman said the matter had received
very little attention. If Mr.. Thurman
is correct, it is no fault Of the democratic
press and speakers, inasmuch as they
persissently kept it before the people,
that the 18th amendment was the vital
question. involved. MI. 7. must haYe a
short memory, OF else gave the matter
very little notice, to make such state
ments in the Senate.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

~ Vim. Mungen, who represents
she Democrats of the hoop-pole region Of
Ohio in Congress. made a speech the
other day in favor Of rspudiating the ma
sional debt. Mungen's bunocmb stirred
MP several of his fellow Democrats to an
emphatic reputation of the repudiator's
doctrine. Such men as Brooks and Cox
said the public debt should, could, and
would be paid. To get the ems ofthe
House on thatquestion Gen. Garfield Of
fered a resolution c~ondemning repudia-
tion as dishonest and dishonorable. Out
of I24 votes cast on the resolution, only
one was against it This would indicate
that the repudiators hays but few friends
in Congress. Another great Dsmocratie
principle Is wiped out for very shame.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

~Hon. John Russell, who was two
wears e Secretary of State, and a Re
publican Senator elect to the State Legs
lature to meet next month, from the
countiesSf Clark, Champaign and Mad
ison, died at Urbana, last Friday. This
will leave the Senate a tie until a success
sor to Mr.. Russell can be elected. AS
the district is largely Republican, there
is no probability of any change in the
political complexion of the Senate.
The funeral of the late Senator Russell
was attended on Saturday by Gov. Hayes
and the other State officers.
An election to fill the vacancy in the
Senate has been ordered to take place
Dec. 18th.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

Salon. James Ashley has been re-
moved from the governship of Monta-
ma. The president has nominated Gen.
B. F. Potts, State Senator r~e-elect from
Stark and Carroll counties. General
Potts has a good war record, and was an
active member Of the State Senate du-
ring the last term. His resignation at
this time would give the Democrats a
temporary majority of one in the Senate.
The death of Senator Russell Will rem
der the passage Of the XVIII Amend
ment impossible Until a successor has
been chosen; and the resignation of Sen
ator Potts, should he be succeeded by a
Democrat, would defeat the measure.
The General must not resign until the
way is clear for a SUI Republican ma
iority in the Senate.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
4ndoe Woodwsrd a Democra-

Judge Woodward, a Democratic
Q. S. Senator from Pennsylvania, adj
mitted in a public manner, a few days
since, that the ratification of the Fifteenth
Amendment was q foregone conclusion,
intimsting that it was useless for the I'M
willing Democracy to longer kick against
the pricks, but that they might as well
admit the fact Of the changed situation
and act as circumstances demand. The
Democracy have fought the Amend
ment fiercely and with all the inherited
luminosity Of proslavery prejudice. But
the enfranchised black will appear quite
differently to the proselyting Democra-
", from the late despised ''nigger."
That party viii now make a virtue of
necessity, and acknowledge, at least by
their efforts to secure his vote, that the
black man has at last gained n right
which q Democrat is bound TO respect
So far SO good. 1t is to be hoped the I'M
sophisticated black will not suffer serious
decentralization by being exposed TO
Democratic manipulation.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

A CORRECT IDEA.-Lsst week a couple OF
gentlemen from the East called at the Re-
PUBLICAN ofigs. They contemplated NOV
ness in the spring. They asked for a copy OF
Of our paper, saying they could learn as
much from that in a few minutes. Of tho
character Of our business men, n the gen.
eral enterprise of the place, as by a whole
days visiting and travelling. They correctly
regarded h advertising columns of = local
paper as u true index 10 the trade Of the town
or city where published. After giving the
REPUBLICAN, a thorough examination, and
subscribing for the same, that they might
become more familiar with the names four
enterprising citizens, before moving here,
they expressed themselves well satisfied with
our mode OF doing business, spd thought
should no unfortunate circumstance pre-
vent, they would, in a few months, become
citizens of our place. One Of the gentlemen
resides in the city of Brooklyn, and the other
on a farm in the vicinity OF that city.-Sdlem
Republican.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
Dec. Is, Is6a-st.'
r EGAL NOTICE

1.-the State Of Ohio, Trumbuu County. as.
IN the Court Of Common Pleas.
M Mariah Cron, We. Eugene Croft
Eugene Cron, a o resident Of the State
OF Ohio, residence not known but supposed
that on the a0th day OF November, 1853, An
Meta NJ. Croft, nled her petition against him
In the Court Of Common Pleas, Of Trumbun
county, Ohio, praying to be divorced from
him. alleging as a cause, adultery on the
part OF Said defendant, in November, 1866, at
BpHalo, New York, and asking for the custO-
dy OF Daniel W. Croh, a minor child, and for
other relief Said cause will be for trial at
the February term OF said Court, eommenc-
Ing Feb IA, 1870. The defendant Is also noti-
fed, that dispositions to be used on the trial
Of said cause, will be taken at Corfu, Gene
see County, New York, or the 10th day Of
January, 1870, between 8 o'clock, a. m. and 4
o'clock, p. m, at the Post Ohiccin said place.
By HUTCHINS, GLIDDEN &STULL-
Dec. j, lS69-6t. her Attorneys.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
Place Of Holding the Township Elec-
fi0nS-

We are informed that the people ofthe
western part of this township are circu-
lating a petition to be presented to the
Legislature, asking for the establishment
ofa new election precinct, for their better
accommodation. The petition is unnec-
essary, unless it is to be presented to the
Township Trustees, whom the statute
clothes with full power TO fix the place
of holding all Township elections. The
city of Warren is now a separate voting
district, and Of course the Township
Trustees can hold the Township cleo
tons at anypoint in the Township they
may deem most convenient to the largest
number Of the voters. At the next
Spring election, Township Trustees will
have to be chosen by the voters outside
of the city, and we presume that Trus-
tees will be chosen who will appoint
such places of elections as the people de-
sire. Don't waste time and labor on Pc
titions to the Legislature, but talk to the
Trustees, whom we presume are willing
to accommodate you in this matter.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

Exchanges are being made in the
membership of the nited States Supreme
Bench. Judge Hoar, late Atty. General,
has been appointed to fill the vacancy
made by the decease of Judge Wayne
and now there will be another vacancy
to fill by the resignation of Judge Grier.
which is 10 go into effect in February.
Hon. Ed. Stanton is strongly urged for
the place.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

@-Ths Methodist Episcopal State
Convention Of Massachusetts,, last We'd
nesday, adopted a resolution declaring
that, regarding the Bible as the only
sufficient rule Of Christian faith, and the
palladium of our liberties, we look upon
all attempts to exclude it from our pub
lie schools, or to break down its author
ity, as a blow at the foundation of repub-
licanism.''
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

@-General Butler has written a long
letter in reply to Horace Greeley's article
calling on him to help remove the disa-
bilities from the rebels. he says the
southern leaders should be punished to
deter others. He thinks if an example
had been made Of half a dozen Of the
leading rebels, especially those educated
by the Government, and who used their
positions in Congress against the Gov
eminent, all would have been at peace
in the rebel States. All that remains to
statesman is to see that every loyal man
in the South shall bethoroughiy protect
ed. He is in favor of the adoption and
enforcement of the 10Th Amendment.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
MARRIAGES
Marriage Notice, inserted GrGtiI.

Marriage Notices inserted GrGtis.
In Southington, Dec. 5th. by Rev. r. W.
Crane, Mr.. EBERT C.. WEED. and Miss
EMMA +. JOY.
Joy to the Weeds &c.
In Girard, on the 18th inst, by Rev. L. W.
Ely, MIR. ASA G. FALWELL, Of Kindale,
Seneca Co, N. Y.,and Miss LUCY A. CRAM
DON, Of Girard, Trumbul Co., Ohio.
In Waterford, Pa, at the residence Of Prot.
c. Z. Waters, by Rev. q. L. Barnhart. Miss
MARY a. MORSE, of Cherry Valley, o..
In Austinburg. on the sd day Of Nov. 1859,
by Rev. E. Smith Barnes, Miss EMILY K.
ROSS, TO Mr.. OSWIN GUILD, both Of
Austinburg.
Dec, %, 1869, at the Eagle House, in Warren,
by Rev. r. II. Ylngling, Mr.. THOMASsDA-
Ms, OF Liberty, 10 Miss CHARLOTTE ED
WARDS, OF the same place.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

The forthcoming report of the School
Commissioner shows the following in re-
gard to the wages of school teachers in
Ohio. The average monthly wages of
teachers are as follows:
Sub-Districts-Male, S3s,0S; female,
S24,29. Separate District (ungraded)
Schools-8fale, S47,l3; female, $2S,25.
Graded Schoois-Aale, S92,2S; female,
1882. German and English Schools
MaIe, So, 90; female, So, Is. Colored
Schools-Male, $S9,25; female, S2S,e6.
Number Of districts where teachers
board around, 2,025.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

The New York Tribune repeats the eFrone-
Gus statement that Hon. IT, n. I. McKennan,
of Pennsylvania, was at one time Secretary
Of the Interior.-CnctnnGn Chronicle.
-The TEibuAeis correct. Nj. McKen-
nan seas Secretary Of the Interior, during
General TEylor's administration, but
snly served or two months until re-
signing. We have a personal recollec-
ton OF the occasion Of his departure from
home for the Capitol, and also Of bis re-
turn after his resignation. 1.-THE Chron-
ic1e would consult the political records
Of 1880, it would find proof Of its error
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

~For a few years there has been g
stampede. Of Virginia negroes south
ward. This fact explodes another old
time Democratic bug-boo, that the ne
ifset free, would completely over
run the north.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

NOTICE.-The undersigned will
IN sell at public auction at the ONCE of the
Probate Judge, in Warren, Trumbqll Coun-
~, Ohio, On Thursday, the 18th day of Janu-
airy, fS70. at 10 O'Clock. a. M, a list OF desper-
ate claims belonging to the estate of Martin
II. Latin, decd. A schedule Of said claims
are on file in the office OF said Probate.
Terms Cash. MARY ANN LATIN,
Adm'x Of Martin H. Latin, decd.
Dec. p. ls5a-3t.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

There will be seven eclipses in 1870.
There will be a total eclipse Of the moon,
January, 18th; a partial eclipse of the
sun, June 18th, visible only in Australia
a total eclipse of the moon, July 18th I;
a partial eclipse of the sun, July 27th,
invisible; and a total eclipse of the sun,
Dec. 10Th, visible in Europe and Canada.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

At gainesville, a young woman went
into a store and asked for 'tfeline intes-
tines for lyrical purpose" The clerk
told her he was out of them, but had
some mighty good catgut fiddle strings.
She tainted and had to be carried out on
a revenue stamp. Such is life.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
Warren, O., Dec. Is, IS
TTACHNLENT.

Arms, Powers & Co., plaintiffs. VS.. Aaron
ton, Justice Of the Peace Of Brookfeld Tp..
Trumbull County, Ohio. On the 9th day OF
Dec. 1853, said Justice issueed an order OF
of two hundred and seventyrnina dollars,
which action is adjourned FOX hearing to
January 81, 1870, att o'clock, p. N.
ARMS, POWERS 90.
Bgookfeld, Dec. Is, IS69-3t.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

@ The report of ths Warden of the
Ohio Penitentiary gives the net earnings
of the institution the past year, over
ordinary expenses, $4,000. The number
of prisoners, Oct. 81, was 974; of this
number 50 were females, and 19 military
prisoners.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
EGAL. NOTICE

EGAL NOI1CE.
1.-The State of Ohio. Trumbull County. IS.
In the Court OF Common Pleas. Louisa
4. Eastman, VS.. Judah Oscar Eastman. a
non resident Of the State OF Ohio, residence
known to be at Petroleum Center, State Of
Pennsylvania; that on the 29th day Of Nov,
1853, Louisa K. Eastman, filed her petition
in the Of Common Pleas, of TTumbull
County, Ohio, praying to be divorced from
him, alleging as n cause, gross neglect and
wilful absence from her, and asking that
she be allowed reasonable alimony and 9TH
er relief. Said cause will be for trial at the
February term of said Court, commencing
February IA, 1870. By
HUTCHINS, GLIDDEN & STULL.
Dec. 2, lS6s-ot her Attorneys.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
EGAL NOTICE.

1.-The STATE OF Ohio, Trumbuu County, IS.
Fila Kirk, vs.. Parkham Kirk. In Court OF
Common Pleas. Of said County. Petition for
divorce. The said Parkham Kirk is hereby
notified, that Eliza Kirk, OF the 18th day Of
December, 1863, filed in said Court, a petition
for divorce against said Parkham Kirk. and
alleges as grounds of divorce, wiIfulabsence.
gross neglect OF duty. and former wife living,
n prays divorce n alimony. said petf-
ton will be for hearing at the next term Of
said Court Feb. IA, 1874
ELIZA KIRK, Petitioner.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

- The State Board of Agriculture
meets at Columbus, on the first Monday
of January; the Wool Growers Society
on the following Tuesday; and the State
Agricultural Society on the following
Wednesday.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
A PLACEMENT

AH. Stues' Sons, Pitts. VS.. Jesse Hamn-
Def. Before Edward Spear, ST., OF War
rem Township, Trumbun County, Ohio. On
the I'd day of Dec, 1s69, said Justice issued
an order OF Attachment in tbe above action,
for the sum Of nifty and SS-lO dollars.
By TAYLOR &JONES,
Warren, o., Dee, s,lssa-ai Pltns Atty's.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

~ On last Thursday the Kentucky
Legislature elected John W. Stevenson,
(democrat) U. s. Senate for six years
from March next. John C. Breckenridge
received one vote.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

HAVANA, Dec. IS.-The mall steamer
from Vera Cruz brings dates from the city OF
Mexico the 10th inst. OYations TO Seward
continued. On the Sd Senior Romero gave a
were made by Romero, Seward, Frederick
Seward and others. On the Sth a grand ball
was attended by fourthOusand citizens given
at the Theatre Rationale. The neighboring
streets were decorated and Illuminated. The
Monitor, referring to Stewards speech about
his disintereStedneSS in coming to Mexico,
says: "A guilty conscience needs nc accuser.n
The French journals c~riticiseR Romero severe
ly for toasting the King Of Prussia, saying
sthat Bismark's spies keep close watch of the
movements Of SeEar1 n Romero.' Some
journals continue to give political SiSntn-
to Stewards trip. b entire republic
is full of pronunciamentos. There was q
temporary lul in the revolution at San Luis.
At Queretaro armed factions were confront
ing each other. Several Skirmishes have al
eady occurred. Armed Instruction exists
in Michoaoan, and bands have taken to the
fields in JaliSco. At Aazatlan a revolution
troops was attacked in the State Of Mexico
only eight leagues from the capital, and a
captain and three soldiers were killed. Dis
t~urbanoes had also occurred at Tulaucingo.
The Monitor states that the sixth battalion
Of troops had Joined the Puebla insurgents,
General Alatorc had informed the depart
ment thai he had no confidence in his troops
in their present. condition. As a test Of the
strength of the administration, a mob had
attacked a Protestant congregation at Peu-
bla during service. The mob was led by an
imperialist officer, and urged on by priests
man- of = congregation were severely in
jured, some, II Is supposed, VIII die. The
mob tried 70 burn the Protestants alive,
using Bibles as a funeral pile. The police in
terferred and arrested several. The rioters
afterward went 10 several Protestant houses,
insulting and threatening the inmates.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

- Real Estate is to be appraised next
year. 1t is estimated that a revaluation
will permit a reduction of 40 per cent. in
the rate of tax leYies.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

Hon. VIM. Goldman, one Of the old
residents Of Ravenna, died there on
Wednesday, at the residence Of his son
d. @. Goldman. He was in the 18th year
Of his age and was a gentleman of high
character, an intelligent and exemplary
citizen, aid his death win be much re-
gretted.-D6B. Press.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
TTACHMENT-

n IAOIIlIIlAN
n Hiram Mowry, Plt'f. VS.. Jesse Hamil-
ton, Deft Before /. n. Dawson, J.. I. OF War
rem Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. On
the 18th day OF Dec, 1869. said Justice issued
an order of Attachment in the above action,
for the sum of nineteen and 40-l00 dollars.
By GEO. p. HUNTER,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
warren. o., Dec. q, 1895!
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

rs pupils have been in attend
anee at the State Asylum for Blind, at
Columbus, the past year; 2s new pupils
were admitted.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
DEATHS.

Notice ofdsGth Jree-O6Iudry Gue cents per line
On the It'll Of Dec, 1859, JOHN GILMORE,
nGustavas, in the Slst year Of his age, Of
consumption.
Monday, Nov. 9th, 1853, al the residence Of
his mother, in orwell, Ohio, of typhoid fe-
Yer, ANDREX J, REEVES, aged % years,
5months, Adays-
In Orwell, Nov. 18th, at IO1I o'clock in the
evening, Mr.. SILAS BARNES, of paralysis
Of the brain, aged 50 years, IL months, %
lays.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22
L TTACHMENT-

n IIApI1NIIAN
APeter L. Rush, Pitt, VS.. Jesse Hamil-
ton, Deft. Before i. N. Dawson, ]. p. Of
Warren Township, Trumbull County, Ohio.
On the 18th day Of Dec, 1869, said Justice is
sued an order of Attachment in the above
dollars. BY GEO. p. HUNTER,
Atty for Plth.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-22

At oberlin, Deacon Pringle Hamilton
arose to open the door for a neighbor,
sat down in his chair, and died almost
instantly. He had complained Of pain
in the head during the day.