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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-05-27

ters on Natural History assert that
they destroy great numbers of mice
and other noxious creatures, which
might otherwise immensely injure the
human family. They form SO many
links in "nalure's chain," and posi-
bly,, if they were exterminated, we
might perceive an irreparable loss
Grain growers are apt to cherish hos
tile feelings towards blackbirds, be-
cause they sometimes visit their corn
fields, their wheat, oats and barley
Several years since saw farmer
spend considerable time in soaring
large flock of blackblrds from his
field Of oats, because he. thought they
were doing him great damage. But
finally one day, on close examine
tion, he ascertained that the ground
in the field was covered with the pan
icles of oats, which had been eaten
off by grasshoppers near the top of
the stalk; consequently that the birds
III this particular case were innocent,
and the grasshoppers the noxious
tribe; also that the birds alighted
there not 10 pick up the oats, but to
devour the insects, and since that dis
covery, he has regarded blackbirds as
his friends. During the same season,
at one time, the grasshoppers became
very numerous on my pasture, and
were evidently destroying grass with
great rapidity. AT this critical juno
ture, however, blackbirds in great
focks, began frequently to visit the
pasture and, several times even ven
tured into my garden. I readily sus-
pected the motive of their visit, SO I
did not modest them; for their mis-
sion was that of benefactors, since, in
the course of two or three weeks af-
ter their first advent, the grasshoppers
disappeared. The great Humboldt
proved that several extensive regions
of the Old World had been rendered
nearly or quite desert in consequence
of the destruction of forests, that this
- Z -
process had dried up the fountains, SO
that no moisture arose into the air
attracting rain clouds. There is also
another arrangement in the economy
of nature, proving the vast importance
of forests to man and beast It is the
fact that forests are the homes and
haunts of our dear friends, that, in
the charming season of the year, that
is, the spring, sing us awake in the
morning and Iull US asleep in the eve-
ming. Remove these forests entirely
from our farms and gardens, then not
only would our springs disappear, but
the feathered ,car6lers would abandon
our homes, and we should then see
around as another Sahara.
The people in the south of Europe
can invariably predict some two OF
three months beforehand the approach
of a severe winter; for, in that case,
strange northern birds in great num-
bers appear among them, and remain
with them until spring. Some one
inquiries how these creatures know
that.a fierce winter is near; we per-
haps answer that it is instinct which
teaches them. But we are still shroud-
ed in mystery, for we understand not
the nature of instinct.
Hudson, Ohio. N. P.
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rae LONG ro-moknow.

Old age that strains the web of life,
Andeheeks that shuttle's eager PAGES
Brings rest from. all the worlds vain strife.
Aadieaves an old man to old faces;
And still my heart be9s warmly yet,
Although grandchildren play before me,
And can easily forget
That eighty Summers have passed DER me.
Sweet maiden, with the downeast eyes.
To whom my grandson gsily chatters,
Andt1pasures up the iowrepiies
You nakeon many foolish matters;
/ wonder when adearer name
He whispers through those shining tresses,
If you'ilbelieve I've done the same.
And thrilled q heart with my caresses.
And when my youngest joined his ship,
So fearful at the sad home faces,
Shrunk at his mothers quivering lip,
The while he sighed for far-of places
IWonder if he ever thought
Ihad my dreams Of earth and glory;
But silvered hairs have sternly taught
The worth of that heroic story
And often in the may throng, II
When little feet are lightly dancing,
And as each maiden whirls along,
The bonnyeyes give sReeter glaneing,
sit apart and idly dream
That my fair youth has not departed,
And other hopes and fancies seem
To leave me Tar more tender hearted.
Ey life's gay Spring had many joys,
The Summer brought me loves first roses /;
The Autumn gave me my brave boys;
1 wait until the Winter closes.
Each season has in order brought
The mingled flowers of joys and sorrow
And many an earnest lesson taught
And so wait the long tomorrow.
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j. S. SMITH & co.


The largest stock of Silks ever
offered in this market, cOmpris-
ing 1000 yards Black Gros
Grain Silks, 1000 yards Fancy
Silks. The largest stOckOf Irish
and French Poplins ever bought
to this County. We are the one
ly parties in this County that Of
fer fine line of Paisley Shawls,
those in want of these Goods,
will do well to examine our stock
before visiting other markets.
a j. s. SMITH & co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-05-27

A covEToUs desire in the heart OF
youth is germ from which may
spring a poison tree, whose atmos-
phere is pestilential, and the taste of
whose fruit is death. -a"s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-05-27
ORTHODOX AND HEREsY.
GrUBLIsHED By REQUEST ]


The great division among Christians
is about opinions. Every sect has its
set of them, and that is called Ortho-
doxy; and he that processes his assent
to them, though with an implicit
faith, is orthodox, and in the way
to salvation. But if he examines, and
thereupon questions any one of them,
he is presently suspected of heresy !;
and if he oppose them or hold the con-
trary, he is presently condemned as in
damnable error, and in the sure way
to perdition. OF this one may say.
there is nor can be nothing more
wrong. For he, that examines, and
upon a fair examination embraces an
error for truth, has done his duty
more than7he who embraces the pro-
fession of the truth without having
examined whether it is true or not
And he, that has done his duty accord
ing to the best of his ability, is cer-
tainly more in the way to heaven than
he who has done nothing of it. For
if it be our duty to search after truth,
he certainly that has searched for it,
though he has not found it, in some
points has paid a more acceptable obe-
dience to the will of his Maker than
he that has not searched at all, but
processes to have found truths when
he has neither searched for it nor
found it. For he that takes up the
opinions of any church in the lump
without examining them, has truly
neither searched after nor found truth,
but has only found those that he
thinks have found truth, and so re-
ceives what they say with an implicit
faith. and SO pays them the homage
which is due only to God, who cannot
be deceived nor deceive. In this way
the several churches Tin which as one
may observe, opinions are preferred
to life, and orthodoxy is that which
they are concerned for and not morals)
put the terms of salvation on that
which the author of our salvation
does not put them on. The believing
of collection of certain propositions
which are called and esteemed funda-
mental articles, because it has pleased
the compilers to put them in their con-
tession of faith, is made the condition
of salvation.-JoHN LOCKE ( <sS11
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-05-27

LIGHTING STREETS BY ELEcTRIcfTY.
A Mr.. Wheeler proposes plan for
lighting the streets of New York by
electricity. His method is similar to
that'in operation in the dome of the
Capitol and the halls of Congress at
Washington. He claims that the
whole expense of LAYING wires, erect
|. ing the batteries, and lighting the
city, will be saved and paid for in a
few years, at the present cost of sim,
ply lighting the lamps. He estimates
that in twenty years, the saving to the
city will be $1,0O0,OO0. By the pro-
posed arrangement, if any lamp should
be extinguished accidentally, it will
Immediately relight itself. In raddi-
ton to the proposed electrical light
ing, the wires (he says can be used
for telegraphic purposes, and COM
plete system of telegraphic commune
cation with5every part of the city can
be arranged. The subject has been
referred to committee of aldermen.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-05-27
AvENNA MARBLE WORKS.

: Having this day purchased of G. H. Mills his
Marble Works 2 doors north of the First Ma
tional Bank, 1 am now better prepared thaa
ever before to furnish those in want Of Monu.
ments, Headstones, &C., of all descriptions at
manship as, can be bought in northern Ohio. /
would advise all in want of Marble not to buy
of Agents. You can save is per cent. by COM
ing to the shop and selecting what you want
Having had a long experience in the business
and being practical workman myself will
make it to your interest to give me call before
purchasing elsewhere.
Shop on the alley north Of First National
Bank. E IH..4 q. w. FOX.
Ravenna, Sept. 10, 1858, ~.
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STUDY makes the. eyes weak and the
brain strong.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
TEXAS.
JEFFERSON, Dec. o.

~SS. ".
Bowie, Davis and Cass counties give
Davis 6l2 majority. Grafton, for Con.
gress, 1000 ahead. Thel legislative and
county officers in Bowie and Cass are
radical, and in Davis conservative. All
voted for the Constitution. Half the
whites didn't vote. The following was
received tonight:
ft ArsrIN, Dec. 6.
The Constitution was carried almost
unanimously. Hamilton is elected by q
large majority. One-third of the voters
were not out The Legislature will rati
fly the 18th amendment.
SHREVEPORT, La, Dec. 7.
The election returns from Eastern Tex
as indicate majority for Hamilton.
GALVESTON, TEXAS, Dec. Z.
The counties. of MoClenn IN, Fl Bend,
Walker, Bexar, Washington, Hill, Colo.
rado, Montgomery, Bastrops, Brazaria,
Grimes, Jackson, Victoria, Travis, Baine
and Cass give Davis an aggregate majori-
ty of 6,S22. The counties of Bell, Ellis,
Falls, Congell, Williamson, Hays and
Caldwell give Hamilton an aggregate ma
jo.ity of 2,0i0. McClennan county twas
before unotlicially reported as gone for
Hamilton.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 7.
Cotton, 23s for middling.
MEMPHIS, Dec..7
Cotton quiet at 90.
New YORK, Dec. T.
Cotton dull, heavy and lower at 25c tor
up-lands.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. g.
Cotton market dull to-day, middling
uplands 1l@1l3d. Orleans ll5d sales
5000 bales.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
Mr.. Press


We would call the attention Of the
powers that be, to the wretched condition
Of the Side Walks on the north side of
the street from the Adler house to the
river Every rain makes pools Of mud
and water on some and others are o slip
perry clay, in walking over which it is
difficult to keep ones equilibrium. The
business community who are frequently
called to the steamboat landing, have
good reason to complain, especially as
they must frequently go after dark. II
the City cannot order these walks to be
repaired and enforce their orders, let us
take up a subscription for repairs. 1t
has also been whispered that several
weeks since an order was passed to make
good walks to the Churches If such is
the case, we hope the order will be hunt
ed up and enforced. Many Of the lit
tie children going to the Primary School
pass down that street 1t would not be
amis to make n crossing at the foot Of
Main street to the wharf Water street
being a muddy hole at that point.
WALKER
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
Eg The Echo Of Fayetteville, isl

Ez- The Echo of Fayetteville, isn't
disposed to scare worth cent" and
thinks MCDONALD woula not nShiIit euvi
bad taste as to start paper in our vii
lagc. 1t, evidently, thinks it has sure
" dead thing in the government pat
ronag We had our information from
one who sits very near the throne, and
who we thought ought to know Judg
ing, however, from the melancholy Wis
age of our friend DELL OF the Era, we
can imagine, somewhat, the feelings the
Echo men would experience to have to
give up their government "teat," al
though it should be to apapcr Of Senator
Mcdonald. ,...
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

tT- Die ModenceN for December has been
received, and is undoubtedly the best illustra-
ted fashion journal ever offered to the Ameri-
can ladies' The amount given for the small
price charged Is wonderful. This number
alone contains lao useful Illustrations, most
ly for cloaks a highly colored steel cngrav-
ing, and large supplement containing 10
iul-sized patterns for ladies and childrcn's
cloaks, over-skirts, etc. Single copies, 50 cts.
The daily increasing demand for this valua-
bic Journal has induced the proprietors to
import it semi-monthly, commencing Janua-
ry. 1870, at the exceedingly low price of 10
cents per copy. or SO per annum, Now Is the
time to subscribe and get up clubs. S. L,
TAyLon. Importer, 39l Canal Street, New
York.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

NV-"Old man" WHEELER Of the Her.
aid, in his last issue, is full Of wind He
has another slight attack Of the dutch
Mill road" and judging from the new
clothes displayed, hat, coat, and shawl,
he must be fixing for a trip over his
great hobby. A blanket shawl from Jos
BossERr; that's good, and it strikes us
that warm wool shawl these rainy days
would be very nice. How we shiver.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
EE Mr.. NJ. LYNCH, has received dur

EF Mr.. NJ. LYNCH, has received dur
ing the past two weeks, two complete
steam engines, boilers DC One for HAIR
vEY STEWARD, and one for Gro. RUDY
This speaks well for the prosperity Of
the country. Western Arkaneas is bound
to be the garden spot" Of the State,
and with the Railroad finished to Van
Burcn, change will come over the face
Of the whole country. And may God
speed the day, .r
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
Manhood; How Lost, How Restored

JUST published new edition of DR.. CrLvERwGLL' 3
CELsBRATEp ESSAY on tho RADICAL CURE without
mcdicnc) of SPERNAToRRnTA, or Seminal, Mental and
Physical incapacity, mpedimcnts to marriage, etc.
also, CoysuaPrioN EPILEPSY. and FRS, induced By
sef-indulgcnce or sexual oxtravagance.
nc Price in sealed envelope on'y cents.
clearly demonstrates from thirty years successful
practice that tho alarming conscqnenccs OF self
abuse may be radically cured without the dangerous
use of Internal medicine or the application OF tho
knife; pointing out mode of cure AZ once simple
or. no matter what his condition may bc, may euro
himself cheapis. privately and radically.
pS- This Lecture should be in tho hands OF every
youth and every man In the land. -,
Sent, under seal, in plain envelope, to any ad
dress, post paid on receipt of 81; Gents or I'VE post
price y cents. Address %a ths RuhlishhSstss' m h
!, N Dovvry, N. T.. Post-ooSs boz So.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
SheJIonbargers Pills cure ChilIs
and Fevers. For sale at
POWELL & DICKSON'S.

SEIZURE OF PROPERTY On Sunday last
quite large amount Of property was
brought in by the United States military
authorities stationed in the Indian Coun-
try, consisting in part Of whisky, mules,
wagons, etc, seized for the violation of
the intercourse law
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
The No l New Orleans packe

TT The No. l New Orleans Packet,
steamer Ciarksciiic arrived at our landing
on Sunday afternoon and went down on
Monday. That popular and superior
Steamboatman Capt Ton BERRY was in
command j. y. KENDIG in the office
This is one of the best cotton boats on
the river, and will we have doubt receive
a full share of patronage.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
Cure Your Cough I!
Aliens Lung Balsam.
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY,

Amos Wooly, NJ. D., Of Kosc,usko, Ind, says
- For three years past | have used Aliens Lung
Balsam extensively in my practice, aud am sat
isfcd there 10 no better medicine for lung iseasei
in use"
lsaac r Doran, ID, Of Logan CO.. Ohio, says
Aliens Lung Basain not only sells rapidly. brl
gives perfect satisfaction in every within my
ledge. Having eoniidence in it aud know.
ing that II possesses valuable medical properties
freely use it an nay daily practice, and with un.
bounded success As an eXpectorant 1t ~ most
certainly far ahead Of any preparation have even
yet known
Dr.. Fletcher, of NO. says ! recommend you1
Basam in prefcrence to any other medicine toi
Coughs. aud IL gives satisfaction."
Aliens Lung B,lsan Is the remedy to cure all
Luny and throat diHicuities. IL should b. thor.
oughly tested before using any other Balsam. II
will cure When ull others fail Directions: :accsm'
pany each hottie.
J. n. HARRISs 4 CO. Sole Prop'r..
Cincinnati. Ohio.
Sold BY ali Druggists. ee:. 5.3m
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

Eg- Attention is directed to the card
in our paper Of RowLANp & VALE, Claim
Agents, Fort Smith, Arkansas They
are highly recommended and have great
facilities at Washington for successfully
prosecuting claims and making collec-
tons.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
The largest quantities of Dry
Goods ever offered in this city, at
POWELL & DICKSONS.

1T We direct attention to the Card
of NEWTON FORD 4 Co., Cotton Factors,
&c, Memphis, Tenn. w. G. CoRcoRAN,
well known in this country, represents
the House, which is one of the best in
that city. ,. .....+,...
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
FOR SALE,

MORE than One Hundred Lots in the
.Own of Van Buren,, and a number of
Valaabs Farms in Crawford County.
JESSE TURNER,
Agent for the owners.
feb Is, G9-4m
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

.E- The finest and cheapest lot of SAD
DIES and SADDLERY in the city, can be
found at +. NJ. MEALS. Recollect, at the
E- up-sora Meals, and call early. Wv
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
VAN BUREy
STEAM FERRY.
U. S. Mail Stage Route.

THE well known and long established Fec
l. nv at VAN BuREN. Arkansas Il nov
under the charge Of the su ubseriber. The Pro-
pretors having recently put on a Largs Nsw
Steamboat and with careful and experience.
ed Ferrymcn. they ie.l confident that they
can give universal satisfaction 10 the travel.
ing public. Their aim will be to meet the In
ereasing demands of the large enigrant tray
81 to and from Texas.
The st Loui, aud Sherman. Texas. Y. s.
Mails are carried over this Ferry. which Il .
good guarantee that II IL the shortest ~ we'll
as the best routs for travel Of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river and can cross 100 wagons and teams
pcrday and no detention on either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for stock aud Sleds
for the accommodation Of travellers are being
built on both sides Of the river aud no paine
will he spared to Accommodate the public We
shall strive to continue to make this the popu-
i,,i route to and from Missouri ana Texas.
II. Z. HAYMAN. Superintendent.
z Van Buren,, Ar. 1859. It
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
CF Our young friend SIMON Z. HA

~ V"t VU'T5 rtroHt '5IHVN " 1IA1-
MAN, who is now one of the engineers on
the steamer CiGrksviUe, puts upon our
table a huge pile of papers, for which we
are under obligations, SIMON is one of
our own boys, and is bound to make his
mark. He has our best wishes for sue
cess.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
RIVER NEWS.

The stage of water in the river shows So
feet above low water mark and rising fast,
Heavy continuous rain has fallen for The last
two days, and a rise Of several more feet may
be anticipa ed Steamboat arrivals have been
numerous and have landed large amounts Of
freight. The arrivals and departures for the
week ara
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
The Mason and Hamlin Organ G.

WINNERS OF THE
PARIS EXPOSITION MEDAL,
Who hare uniformly been awarded High
est Honors at Industrial Exhibitions
in this country,
So that their work Is the Acknowledged standard Of
excellence in its department, respectfully announce
that with extended and perfected facilities, and by
the exclusive use of recent improvements, they are
now producing yet more perfect organs than ever
before in great variety to style and prce adapted
to all public and private uscs for Drawing Rooms,
Libraries, Music Rooms, Concert Halls. Lodges,
Churches, Schools, &c, in plain and elegant cases,
all of which they are enabled by their unequaled IA
cites for manufacture to sell at prices of inferior
work. Tho recent improvements in these Organs
that they unquestonably the most desireabe in
struments obtainabe for family use, as well as
Churches, Schools, &c., while the prices at which
they can be afforded $50 to $1,000 each adapt them
equally adapted to secular and sacred music, are
elegant as furniture, occupy little space, are not
liable to get out of order, mot requiring tuning once
where pianofore is tuned twenty timesl, are very
durable, and easy to learn to play upon - -
The NJ. 4 i; Organ Co. arc nov selling M FouR OC-
TAVE ORGANS for $50 each FIVE OCTAVE Or
CANS, FIVE STOPS, with two sets of VlBRATORS
for sl26, and other styles at proportionate rates
the Mason and Hamn Organ Co.., respectfully refer
to the musical profession generally majority 81
the most prominent musicians in. the country, with
many of eminencc in Europe, have given public tes
timony that tho Mason Hamlin Organs excel all
others. =, .,,
A cireaiar containing this testimony in full will be
sent free to any one desiring It, also descriptive
circular containing full particulars respecting these
IL Instruments with correct drawings OF the different
styles and the lowest prices which are fixed and in
TiIE MASON 4 UAMLIN ORGAN co,
5G Broadway, New York. lH fremont St., Boston.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
Little Rock g. Fort Smith Railroad

OFFICE OF THE SEc'Y AND TRrAs'R.
Little Rock and TT. Smith X. u. Co.i
Little Rock. Ark. Sept. 4, 1859.
NOTICE Is hereby given to the Stockhold-
" ers Of the Little Rock and Fort Smith
Railroad Company. that an additional as-css-
ment or call OF ten per cent upon the capital
stock OF the company has been made by the
board of directors. ut u meeting held on the
I'll inst said call payable on or before the 18th
of day of December, 1869.
Payments may be made to either Of the
following named persons:
A. J. Ward. Van Buren,
j. J. Walker. Ozark.
AIorcau Rose, Clarksville,
David West. Dover
j. J.. Shinn, Russellvilie,'
Anderson Gordan. Iewisburg.
Or the undersigned at Little Rock.
Stockholders are advised that the work Il
now progressing in satisfactory manner
and will undoubtedly bc completed In the
shortest practicable time. The only resource
reserved by the company to meet It's current
expenses is the amount to be received on It's
stock subscriptions. il l. therefore hoped
that every stockholder Will hereafter he
prompt In meeting the requisitions of the
board.
BY order OF the Board Of Directors.
J. II. HANEY.
sept 3m Secretary and Treasurer.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

sg- Save your money and buy your Drugs
and Fancy Toilet articles cheap at the New
City Drug Store in Van Buren,.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

The New City Drug Store in Van
Buren supplies country dealers, physicians
and planters with new fresh drugs very cheap.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

IT, A few single gentlemen or gentle
man and his wife, can learn of good board
in private family, on application at this Of
fee. 2t
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

New Wholesale and Retail Drug
Store just opened at Van Buren,, on Main
Street. near NJ. Lynch's Store.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

For cheap Drugs and everything
usually kept IN Drug stores 60 to the New
City Drug Store in Van Burcn, on Main st.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

Gg- One Of General Breckinridgc's
sons is going to be married to daughter
of Ex. Senator johnson, Of Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

- Can q shaker use dice any more
legitimatey than other people.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

Coffee and Sugar put down to
the lowest notch, at
POWELL & DECISIONS.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
The Van Buren, Press,
VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.

tS s. H. PetttngiN & Co.. in NeW York and
Boston, are authorized to receire advertising for
the Press, IN those cities.