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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07

1t is the habit of some of the Radical papers,
when speaking of those opposed to Radical
ism. when acting at an election, and voting
their political sentiments, to talk of the rebel
element" What an immense rcbe! element
there must be in the country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07

The UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, which has
been rapidly increasing the number OF its stu
dents since the war, aud about ATS at the last,
session, has now $40 matriculates. The highest
number of students before The war was some
$50. Considering the exhausted and crippled
condition of the Southern industries, the pres.
ent number is really remarkable. This Uni.
versity has more students than any other
Southern institution, and is only equalcd. it is
believed, by 7 ale and Harvard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07

@rUseful and Ornamental Articles &c, l0c,
2Oc Csc, s0c,, 4oe zoe, T5c and 81, are specially
attractive, and parties wishing to invest small
or large amounts can do so moro judciously in
our own city than elsewhere.
CHAs. w. GREEN,
dec 7-eo5t SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07

A HORSE SIoRY.-The Brunswick (Mane)
Telegraph tells a remarkable story OF horse
that prefers roaming in the fields TO remaining
in the stable, and was in the habit of escaping
from his stall. Not long since his owner drove
nail in the hasp fastening on the inside of the
door. In the morning the horse was in the
had drawn the nail With his teeth, uuhasped
and opened the door. He did more; he took
the garden gate from its hinges and did not
drop it, but actual set it up along side CT the
fence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07

A FRESH TOFKERBLER'S celebrated
n SCOTCH CAKES and Grecisn Bend do.
received this day and for sale by
VIM. +. BROOkES,
decT ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07
REMARKABLE MAN.-Mr. Ralph Clayton,

REMARKABLE MAN.-Mr Ralph Clayton,
living near St. Louis, Mo-, and formerly of
this county, now on a visit to bis friends in
this county, will be SO years old on the 22d Of
February, and is as sctive in body and mind as
he ever was in his life. He Left this county
about 20 years ago and purchased farm for
$1,000 which is now worth $3.50, 900. It is
situated within four miles of the city. He
axes his-guo and hunts through the -moua-
alos with as much activity as young man Of
wsnty years.-Staunton Spectator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07

A strong movement is to ne made III Con,
press, previous to the holidays, &c pass bill
for removal OF political disabilities and granting
universal amnesty. Gen. Butler vii offer the
bi-an entirely new one: or probably his CID
bill in much more liberal form. Senator ke'-
lope, on Monday, introduced bill looking to
the desired end. The people Of Louisiana and
Mississippi are ready 70 accept terms. and de-
eea,es are how here from those and other
Southern States to urge Immediate action IN
this matter Hash Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07

HARNESS MAKERS GOODs-Thread
II Buckles. Rings, Bits, &C, at
JAMES +. CARL1N & SONS,
dec e King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Winchester Sentinel says: Pork has
been selling on the streets for the last lew days
as low as Sc. So and yet there are many, sup
posed to be well to do in the world, unable
purchase even at that. Mr.. James H. Kemp
slaue six hogs on Wednesday last, the
aggregate weight Of which was 2,430 pounds
an average of 405 pounds. The largest weigh
ed 449 and the smallest 352.
General F. Fl. Smith, the energetic and in
defatipabe Superintendent of the Virginia
Military Institute, has Just completed. at great
cost, the gas apparatus which was destroyed
by the vandal Hunter. He has put the Insti.
tute on better footing than it ever was prior
to the war. He will commence next spring
the building known as the jackson Me-
morial."
Ths Judges Of the Court Of Appeals will be
ousted By the House OF Delegates, anu as
Sycamore church Is not and will not bu ready
| for some weeks, are forced to adjourn until
after Christmas. The 9Th day Of January is
tho day fixed for the next meeting OF the
court, and until Their the lawyers and litgaDts
must be patient.
The Wythevilo Enterprise says: 1T is
whispered that Fayette MoMuln will shortly
appear before the vexed public as a candidate
Tor another and very important office. IL is
limited that he will propose himself to our Leg
islature at the approaching session as candl'
date for the s. u. Senate"
When the Government has completed lis
work at Drewry's Bluff there will be a channel
two hundred and fifty feet in width and clsh'
teen feet in depth all through the obstruc'
tlous.
Capt. D. p lIalsey has disposed of one-hali
of bis interest 10 tho Allegheny Springs
one sixth-to Mr.. D. w. Moore of Richmond.
The price obtained was $4,000.
Rev. Henry Potter, son OF the late Bishop
of Pennsylvania, has presented the Episcopal
congregation at White Post, Clarke county,
with very handsome communion service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1870.

EUROPEAN NEws.-AdVices ty balloon
from Paris up to Sunday state that en- Friday
the Prussians attacked the positions of Gen.
Duerot on the southeastern side Of Paris, but
we're defeated, after seven hours hard fight
ing, and retreatsd. The French then retired
across the Marine and took up positions nearer
Paris. The Prussian loss was put down at
$4,000 to 1000, but this is, probably, an ex-
aggsration. King William, on Sunday night,
telegraphed the Queen Of Prussia some par
ticulars of the successes Of the army OF the
Duke of Mecklenburg, after two days fighting
which resulted in the capture of st. Jean rail
way station and a suburb of Orleans, with
thirty guns and 1000 prisoners. A dispatch
from Havre states that there is no comnunica
lion with the interior OF France, and there
being but one Atlantic cable at work, trans
mission of dispatches is necessarily slow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07

THE PUBLIC ScHooLs.-The State superln.
tendent of education informs Us that the initia'
tory steps towards the organization of the pub
lie schools have been taken throughout the
Commonwealth. Itrequires time, however,
to get them successfully at work. The follow
Ing counties take the lead so for: Carroll,
Floyd, Alexandria and Augusta. Floyd has
completed the preparatory census, Carroll has
it's schools in operation, Augusta will have
seventy.tive schools 10 operation BY the lst OF
January, and Alexandria has doubled the State
appropriation and subscribed literally Tor school
accommodations. Rich. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07

NDIRONS and HOLLOW WARE OF all
n. descriptions received at
J. F. CARLIN & SONS,
dec 63 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07

CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL.-A'
a meeting of the proprietcrs of the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal Company, held yesterday;
o cash dividened OF three per CT, was declared
on the outstanding capital stock. This Com
pany ism a prosperous condition financially
and with respect to its works is dolus large
business, paying its usual six per ct. cash
dividends on its capital stock, which has been
increased fity-f7e per ct. within the last few
wears also the annua interest on its mortgage
loans in gold.-PhI Lnqu1rcr.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29


PERsoSALs.-Hon. Luther Day i:
spendinga a week at home with hi;
family and friends, the Supreme Couri
having adjourned for the holidays.
II. r. w. Hall, Esq, who has been
spending several weeks among his
relatives and friends in Rayenna,
started Tuesday noon on his return to
st. Paul.
Hon. VIM. III. Upson, Representa-
tive in Congress from the 18th Dis
trict was q guest at the Etna House on
Thursday night of last week, being in
route home from Washington to spend
the holidays with his family and
friends.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AT SuFF1ELp.-
letter rom William Paulus
Esq, of Sufield, we are furnished
with the particulars of one of the
most shocking accidents that has ever
transpired in that township:
Mr.. Paulus writes that, at about !
O'Clock, on the afternoon of the 22d
inst, he was notified to repair to the
residence of Mr.. Anthony Griggy for
the purpose of holding an inquest on
the body of young German named
Bierly, and going to the place, he
learned the following facts:
On Monday, December 10Th. Mr..
Bierly went to Michael Griggy's. a
relative of his, to help him, Griggy,
about his butchering and on Tuesday
Blerly went to the house of Anthony
Griggy where he stayed till Thursday,
the 22d, when in the forenoon he and
son OF Mr.. Anthony Griggy, aged
some seventeen or eighteen years,
went over to the place of Nicholas
Miller, neighbor, after some sheep,
Bierly taking gun along to hunt rab-
bits. They came to small brook
which young Griggy leaped over, and
Bierly attempting to jump across,
fell, and having butcher-knife in his
right side pocket, it penetrated his
breast, cutting through the heart. He
got up, and himself drew the knife
from his breast, saying to young Grig-
gy II must die; the knife went
through my heart!" Young Griggy
Immediately called his father and Mr..
William Carl. When they got to the
place, Bierly after the fall got I'D and
got over the fence where he had Drop
ped down from the loss of blood
He remarked to them, +" Anthony, nv
God T! 1 must die!" when he breathed
his last. Young Griggy was not
aware that Bierly had the knife in his
pocket. The deceased was very in
dustrious young man, a stone mason
by trade, about nineteen or twenty
years of age, and much respected by
all who knew him. He resided in !
Learning the above facts, Esquire |
Paulus did not deem it necessary to |
hold an inquest upon the body of the
deceased.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

r- - :
The REAsoN.-We are frequently
asked why we don't publish the pro-
ceedings of our city dads. Answer
Simply because they are not furnished
US for publication. We have no time
to attend the meetings of the Council
to make report of their doings, even
if we knew the time of their sessions,
which we do not. We hope some one
will take the trouble to keep the pub
lie posted in these matters, and that
detailed statement of the receipts
and expenditures may be furnished,
that the tax payers may know what
amount of money is expended and
where it goes to.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

The WEATHER for the past week
has been the coldest of the season and
fully as cold as at the season for sew
eral years past. For three or four
mornings the mercury in the ther-
mometer settling TO four or five de-
grees below zero. Those who were
unable to account for the warm spring.
like weather during the fore part of
the month no longer feel or express
any anxiety upon the subject, they
are satisfied that we have real gem
uine, stern old winter in our midst.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29
RANDOLPH
CORRESPONDENCE.

| As some one has broken the crust
/ will venture 20 write little more
if you may see fit to publish anything
which l may write now or hereafter
have few words to say about
greenhouse plants, or plants and
shrubs, thut our women like to have
In the house during winter, which
make home look pleasant and all
right, but my motto is, first worth and
then Is much beauty as you can get.
Some=years ago my daughter living
in Texas, sent me some Cayenne pep
per seedin letter. Idon't say have
learned the best way to manage them
yet, but do say, they are the han
soonest Ornamental plant have ever
seen for summer or winter. The past
season I raised from one plant twelve
hundred and si1ty-six pods-73O odd
ripe ones-and 1 have one in my house
now for another year, that has over
80 ripe pods on. One plant furnishes
my family all we want for one year
and some to give away.
am going, if live, to try an ex-
pertinent the coming season, in raising
ginger. I think ittcan be done cheap
er than to pay forty or fifty cents per
pound for Indian meal and cayenne
pepper.
You may, if you please, tell your
neighbor of the Portage County DEM
ocrat, that the peanuts exhibited at the
Rootstown Fair, for which he gave
creditto another, were raised in my
garden. J.B.
The religions revival is still in pro-
gress more or less and many say they
have had their sins pardoned and are
willing to live christianlike hereafter,
all of which the community will be
glad to see. May 1 ask if the church.
es of to-day are any better than those
Scribes &c. that executed Christ; in
those days the cross and some other
means considered efficient were used
to punish those that happened to diff
fer with them on religion, but in our
fast age faster means are resorted to.
such as gunpowder and cannon.
"The very cannon preach religion"
is no uncommon utterance from
Priests. Our Saviour overlooked
those means of grace, but thanks to
invention that much needed want has
been supplied. I.V.L.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

CHRIsTMAs EVE AT GRACE CHURCH.
This time-honored festival was OBJ
served at Grace Church with more
than usual interest by the Sabbath
school and congregation. The Church
had been tastefully trimmed with ev-
ergreens, the walls decorated with
scriptural notices, all referring to the
Savior, whose advent to earth was
commemorated. A large company of
happy children were gathered in the
body of the Church, around o most
beautiful tree, the branches of which
were loaded with attractive gifts, the
contributions of the congregation,
united with those of parents, friends
and children. Happiness and ioy
filled all hearts.
The ceremonies were conducted by
Z. b. Stowe, Esq, the Superintendent
OF the Sabbath School. Remarks were
made by the Rector explanatory of
the Festival and of the various in
scrlptlons; also biographical notes
upon those ancient worthless, the con.
slant friends of children, "Santa
Claus" and " Kris Kringle." Then the
children sang the song, the "Christ-
mas tree" with fine execution. This
was the prelude to the distribution of
gifts. of all kinds, to young and old.
Teachers loVe>tokens to pupils, pupils
to teachers, parents to children, chill
dren to parents. Many loving hearts
beat with warmer feeling as they re-
tired from the signs of Gods great
Gift to man, Bethleham and the
Cross. Among the pleasant memorials
OF affection was large Bible Diction-
ary, from the children of the Sabbath
School, to Mr.. Stowe, and a beauti.
full watch from Mrs. Eliza f. Evans to
the Rector of Grace Church.
Long viii the memory of the
Christmas festival of 1870. remain in
the bsarts Of those gatheredthere.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29
Stockholders, Meeting.

Notice Thereby given that the regular Annu.
al Meeting of the Stockholders of the Ravenna
Manufacturing Company will be held at Citi-
zens Hall in the Village of Ravenna on Mon
day evening, January 2d. 1871, at O'Clock, p.
NJ, for the election of seven directors of said
company to serve for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction of such other business as may
come before said meeting.
BY order of the President. i
Dec, s1, 1870. 1a1-aw. ss :.
Teachers Examinations.
The Board of School Examiners for Portage
County, will hold meetings, for the Examina-
ton of applicants, in the Court House, until
further notice, commencing at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
and close att r. NJ, as follows:
Saturday, September s4th
Saturday, October 1st
Saturday, October sth
Saturday, October 18th f.
Saturday October s9th. $500
.And on the last Saturday of each month there
after, until further notice. ~
/ gRayenna, Sept p. 1870, 10s-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29


To Our READERs-Although we
have an unconquerable abhorrence OF
the practice of receiving presents on
ordinary occasions, we cannot inter-
pose any opposition to those who NAV
feel disposed to donate to us small
presents of large value inst at this nar-
ticular season of the year. We have
no room for horses, carriages, cattle,
sheep, hogs, or real estate, and
no time to spare to take care of them ;
but gold and silver watches, valuable
jewelry, and pictures, especially those
containing the likeness of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury and other dis.
tinguished public characters, would
not come amiss just at the beginning
OF new year, and might serve to add
somewhat to the joy of the occasion,
and we shan't fail to wish all such lib
eral friends a Happy New Year. Our
motto is "small favors thankfully re-
ceived and large ones in proportion. y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

The Cleveland & Pittsburgh Rail-
road Company are putting on all the
cars and engines used in passenger
trains patent brakes, set by means of
hot air and regulated by the engineer
on the engine. The brakes on a
whole train are set at once, and it is
claimed thata train can be stopped
within three hundred feet. The same
brakes are in use on the Pennsylvania
Central Railroad.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

MERRY CHRISTMAS occurring on
Sunday, of course nothing out of the
usual order was to be expected, and
everything passed off quietly. Old
Santa Claus, the friend of the little
folks, was attentive to their wants, and
judging from the busy time aInong
our dealers in holiday goods, many
little hearts were made " As happy as
big sunfowers," ," or love among the
rose."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

kAvENNA ENoAMPMENT 1. 0. o. r.
ELEcTIoN.-The following members
were elected as officers for this branch
OF the order at its last meeting:
z. P.-H. Y. Beebe;
II. P.-Geo. P. Ticknor;
s. W.-D. E. Wells:
J. WI. FL. Oakley:
Scribe-C. W. Brainerd;
Treasurer-Wm. Ward,
The Order is represented as being
In very fourishing condition in this
county.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

IHE Catholic Fair closed on Thurs
day evening. 1t was very numerous.
ly attended, and was in every respect
complete success. Many articles
both ornamental and useful were on
exhibition and disposed of to visitors.
The receipts amounted, we are in
formed to about $500. The fine gold.
headed cane was voted to Mr.. Barn
erd Kinney, he having received lOl7
votes to 545 for all others. The con-
lest was quite exciting, as is evil
denced by the large vote cast. The
splendid upholstered sleigh present
ed to Father Brown for the benefit
OF the fair by Messrs, Merits & Riddle,
was drawn by Thomas Mcclure, a
laborer on the A. & G. W. Ry. The
sleigh is valued at $125.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

THE First Annual Festival of the
S. G. q. Club at the Etna House on
Friday evening last was quite well
attended and in all respects was a
very pleasant and enjoyable party.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
OF RAyENNA, o..
OPPOSITE ETMA BL ock


A q Hosne L,sssitssios, for the Aee01snsOda-
koa cfthe People Of Portage County.
We will endeavor in the future, as in the past,
10 eixe ureference and Hll orders and supply
the wants and demands Of our own county peo-
pie hrst.
win pay the Highest Market Rates for
Couponss Gold, silver and Premium Funds
Of all kinds.
interest allowed ON time deposits.
Bsevenas sfernps-ail sizes, kept constantly
on hand, and ell orders filled promptly.
Special Deposits received without charge.
U. 8. Bonds and Securities bought and sold
ct best market rates.
Drafts drawn and cashed on all the principal
cities In the United States.
Sight Drafts on England, Ireland and all
cities in Europe.
Collections made on all points in the United
States, and prompt remittance made.
ND CLARK, Prest
@. Z. WIrTEB, Cashier.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

MASONIC ELEoTIoN.-At meeting
OF Unity Lodge F. s. A. NJ, held at
the Hall Of the Order on Monday eve
ming Dec. 26th, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
D. G. Goldman, w. M.
Q. A. Reed, s. W.
III. Mowen, J.fW.
3 JOS. Vance, Treas.
G. z. Reed, Secy.
w. 81. Carter, S. w.
/. J. Vance, j. W.
g. Rudy, Tyler.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29
PALMYRA
CORRESPONDENCE.

For the last week we have expert
enced about as cold weather as we are
in the habit of seeing in fact, it seems
uncommonly cold, owing, suppose,
to the moderate weather for the last
month. y
Christmas passed off without anv
particular display. Meeting was held
in the Welch Church, but the congre-
CATION was small, owing to the ex-
treme cold weather.
Our young folks intend to celebrate
New Years at the Palmyra House,
Dec. Both.
For the last week the sale of coal
has been quite brisk, but owing to the
rough roads it has been next to i'm
possible to haul quarter of load.
PALMYRA Dec. 26, 1870. p.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29
sre Ihe order OF the day at
Noy. sa6h, 1sTo. POE BROTHERS.

The Three Best Sewing Machines in the
WOrld-Fhe Davis, Howe. and Singer.
Having secured the Agency of the above Ma
,chines In Portage County. am now prepared to
All all orders for the above Machines, at the
regular price. These Machines are. beyond
doubt, the best in the world, their sales being
double of all others combided. Come and
spend q day at the ofice, testing them for your
self Thj5i q privilege never before offered to
the Sewing Machine public. whore they can
- s fair and impartial trial to three OF the
Bt MachfsAs known. No matter what your
sction may be. re viii guarantee satisfaction
every case.
All IN want Of Sowing Msehipes, will find it
their advantage to give US acaAi.
eid for Samples and Circulars
'aies Room in Vance s Wells Furniture
sre.
address all orders to
''st III asse. islssf- RaysAns,,o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-12-29

TYRIAN CHAPTER.-At meeting of
Iyrian Chapter, No. 81, r. A. NJ,
held at Masonic Hall on the evening
of December 2lst, the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year /:
Henry c. Ranney, M. E. II. P.
u. u. Richardson. E. X.
D. L. Baldwin, E. S.
J. j: Richardson, Capt. of H.
d. c. Goldman, Prin. Sof.
u: K. Jennings, r. A. Capt.
w. Il. Alcorn, M. of Sd v.
Isaac J. Vance, M. of I'd V.
w. +. Stein, M. of 1st V.
Joseph Vance, Treasurer.
q. 2. Reed, Secretary. q
e. TWitt, Guard.