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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-22

FROM ANDERsoN's TRAVELS IN AFRICA.
From the constant persecution to
which the larger game had of late been
subjected at Kobis, it had become not
only scarce but wary; and hearing
that elephants and rhinoseroses still
continued to resort to Abeghan, 1
forthwith proceeded there on the
night in question. Somewhat incau-
tiously I took up my position-alone,
as usual-son a narrow neck of land
dividing two small pools; the space
on either side of my skarm being only
sufficient for large animal to stand
between me and the water. / was
provided with a blanket and two or
three spare guns.
It was one of the magnificent trop-
ical moonlight nights, when an in
describably soft and enchanting light
is shed over the slumbering landscape !;
the moon was so bright and full that
could discern even small animal
at considerable distance.
I had just completed my arrange
menus when noise that l can only
hken to the passage of train of ar
tillery, broke the stiffness of the air.
Itevidently came from the direction
of one of the numerous stony paths,
or rather tracks, leading to the water ;
and imagined it was caused by some
wagons that might have crossed the
Kalaheri. Raising myself partially
from my recnmbent posture, l fixed
my eyes steadily on the part of the
bush whence the strange sounds pro-
ceeded but for some time was un-
able to make out the cause. All at
once, however, the mystery was ex-
planned by the appearance of an inn
mense elephant, Immediately followed
by others, amounting to eighteen.
Their towering forms told me at a
glance that they were all male. 1t
was splendid sight to see SO many
large creatures approaching with q
free, sweeping, nnsuspecting and
stately step. The somewhat elevated
ground whence they emerged, and
which gradually sloped towards the
water, together with the misty night
air, gave an increased appearance OF
bulk and mightiness to their naturally
giant structures.
Crouching downas low as possible
in the skarn waited, with beating
heart and ready rife, the approach oil
the leading male, who, unconscious
of peril, was making straight for nv
hiding place. The position of his
body, however. was unfayt,rable for a
shot; and knowing from experience
that I had little chance of obtaining
more than one good one. / waited TO,
an opportunitv of FIRING at his shoul.
der. which is preferable TO snv othe,
part when shooting at night. But
this chance. unfortunately. was moi
afforded till his enormous buIk tow.
cred above INV head. The consequence
was that while in the act of RAISING
the muzzle of nv r;f,e over tho s,-orr
hv hodv canob+ b;s ovo o,d haforo
.could nlaca nv ,;oco - nv shon,aa,.
he SWING himself round and wifi
trunk elevated and ears spread des
ueratelv CHARGED me.
Itwas now too late to think O
fight. much less of shaving the savag
beast Mvown l;sa vas in ;mma,l;at +
ieonarfv7 and saa;no that ;fI rsrna;no :,
nartially erect ba would ;ney;tab,,
5 seize me with his nrobosis. tsrey
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-22

"A NYTHING you want done In the line of Bill
IA Heads, Cards. Posters, Pamphlets. &cs, be
sure and come 60 the Press Ofice, on Chestnut
Street. north end of Empire Block. iai set
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-22

J y 4 . - : ,
HTBE DAVIS is pronounced bF all who use
II them to be the best in the market. 1t turns
wide and narrow hens on Straight, bias Woolen
or cotton goods without folding or basung the
cloth. SeWs on FL grades Of fabric from the
finest lace to harness leather. We VIII take our
$50 machine and put it in any boot and Shoe
or clothing mannfactary. do all the work they
have, then take the same machine In millinery
or dress making establishment, and do their
finest work and all the change we make IN the
machine is TO use needles suitable for the goods.
Howe Singer & Co., and Grover Baker make
three different sizes of machines, one for heavy,
one for medium, and one for light work. These
companies are the only ones that pretend to
make mandatory machine. We VIII take
our DAVIS machine and do all the work that
can be done on any Of the three sizes, with as
much ease and less change of attachments, and
we defy their best operators to work on any fab
ric superior TO the work on the Davis Heavy
seams are no impediment; we run over them
without raising the presser-foot, or change OF
It Will gather and sew on a band at the same
time. In CordiDg, Braiding, Binding, Felilng.
Quilting EmbroidefiRg. sc it has no superior.
Il is the most simple machine. and viii not
ranted, ndwill be kept in repair. three years
All parties, contemplating the purchase Of q
Sewing Machine Should not fail to Try the DA-
Wis. Send me your address and VIII forward
to you an illustrated catalogue of styles and
prices. Select from this such style as yon wish,
and will forward it TO You for trial, and II lt
suits, after reasonable trial, ou can purchase
it, or return it, at your option
Machine Sewing Respectfully Solicited.
An experienced operator will be found in the
once at all times Needles thread, machine
OIL &c, for sale at the office.
Office and salesreom in Vance s. Wells Fur-
niture Store. Address all eiders to
a. G. MASON, Rayenna, o.
Messrs. Mcleod & Wilson, Agents at Mantua
July 20, 1870. 1Oo-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-22
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THRILLING ADVENTURES WITH
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-22

n EGALs LsNOTICE.-5Majo Horace. II. vii.
IL lard, of Lynchburg. Nirginia, and Captain
by notified that 1 have fled petition against
them inithe Court of Common Pleas, OF; Portage
County, Ohio, asking tor the foreclosure Of the
April 9th, 1857 on lot No. one, in my first addi-
tion to RaFenna Village, owned hy said VIII
lard. and morigagcd to said Spaulding, and for
the sale of said real estate III payment of my
mortgage and taxes paid by me. e, eAs5 z,
At the next term OF said Court, o decree viii
be taken as prayed for in said petition. said real
estate sold and they excluded from all interest
They are required to answer said petition on
u ios-Sw. 0s.SS. V'''- 80 ETHAN A. BABCocK.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-22

p ssIGNEles NoT4oR.- Notice is hereby
IN given. that the undersigned has been. ap-
pointed and qualified Assignee, OF A. II; Cine,
sons having claims against said Cline are noti-
fed to present the same duly verified. or tney
are hereby reouired to settle the same without
delay, isss .af4s{ J.Su. NICHOLS, Assignee.
Rayenna, Sept 18th. 1910, 107-Sw.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-06
LOOK OUT FOR BOGUS BoAaDER BROKERS.
EsoPUs, N. Y, July 4, lSih

EsOPUs, N. T., July 4, 1siA
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The latter part Of May had an advertisement PUT.
into your paper headed Country Board at Esopus.n
The next day received circular from Rice h An
drews informing me that they furnished boarders
Thinking that they did as stated in their CIRCULAR
sent them description Of my rooms and the price
per week and i've dollars, which was the amount
they required. After waiting some three weeks
and not hearing anything from them wrote
to them and received the most abusive let
ter In reply, which cOnvnces me that they
are not what they represent and writ
ten In the braggadoca form to scare me. Itseems
that they received my letters previous the that
had the money in, and they also received letters
since the money letter was sent. The amount care
nothing about; but do not like to be cheated and
hope that this will prevent others from falling into
the trap Of Rice & Andrews as easily as did.
G. J, WISE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-06

The frigate N6reide has left ToulOn for New Gale
donna with convoy OF 200 convcts. About a year
ago the French Minister of Marine announced to the
Chamber that the penal establishment at Cayenne
was to be abandoned and transferred to the ABOVE
named island. Since that period continuous reno
walls have taken place and the number OF trans
ported, which then did not exceed 1000, is now
about z, 50Q The health of the colony IL good.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-06

that Of mutual advantage In business, all members
dealing with those who stand favoraby with
the society rather than with Others Every bond,
that OF seliuterest thus employed to link the peo
pie intoone solid mass under periect control.
that OF Information. All information which IN any
way affects prominent or active opponents OF the
cause Is conGdentiay ana crcumstantally to be com
muncatcd to the directories, who are TO vote IT and
employ 1t when occasion serves This VIII be tre-
mendOus engine IL carefully worked, and the lead
are confident that they can nuzze many an OPP
ponent by putting on the screws when they arc
aware OF any utterances or transactions which ne
would prefer should not be published.
HIGHER GRADES OF ORGANIZATION.
Whenever seven lodges, averaging nifty members
each, exist In one vicinity district association
may be formed. with territorial limits. This ass0ca-
ciajon shall consist OF the directory OF each lodge
under its jurisdiction. Each lodge is entitled to
delegate in addition If it possesses over one hun
dred members, to one additional delegate for every
$1,000 or fraction thereof, contributed by sympathz-
hundred voters qualified to vote Tor either legisa-
ture upon It's popular list. These delegates
active members. The officers OF the district
associations shall be chairman district treasurer,
district secretary more vice chalrmen, not
exceeding three, and councillors numbering not less
than three more than eleven. The chairman trea-
surer and secretary form the district directory Sor
'synod'r This association shall meet quarterly,
and its council often as may be necessary, the
directory transacting emergent business Its duties
wi OF course, somewhat less local than those Of
the ,Jdges; 1t will Keep, in particular cipher its
district rolls and statistics; direct the policy In
county elections and, generally transact all bust
submitted to the lodges. The members OF Its council
are expected to visit all lodges regularly and address
meetings, &c. The district organizations will trans
act all minor business between subordinate lodges,
and form the medium OF thei- communication with
the central body.
THE PROVINCIAL "CONCLAvEs'
are rather more formal than active They consist OF
the district directories Tor ''syn0ds' with additional
deegates-one for every 700 active members,
one for every $4,000 contributed by sympathiz-
district rolls. These delegates are elected by
ballot By the district "synods' annually. The "con-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09

SPIES AND INFORMERs.-The Commissioner
of Internal Revenue in a recent letter to the
Speaker OF the House of Representatives, ex-
presses the opinion that it would be expedient
and advantageous to the government to abolish
the system OF allowing mOieties, shares of pen
alties, &c, TO revenue officers and informers-
During the years 1867, '6S and SO, there were
collected on account of fines, penalties and for
FIXTURES, an aggregate sum OF $4,2O1 POI. 49,
OF this the United States received 81, 431 ,O44.
"; and to the lnfOrmerS was paid the enOr-
nous sum of 81 ,77O, 156 %. Possibly, very prob
ably, the government has in this way received
moneys, which otherwise would not have been
paid. But the money thus received into the
treasury, large as is the sum, is no compensa-
ton for the frightful corruption which this sys-
tenn of espionage engenders, and the gross in
Justice and oppression perpetrated uLder it,
The question, whether officers of the revenue
are entitled to shares as informers, is now be-
ing considered By the Attorney General. For
the credit and comfort OF such officials as re-
spect themselves and have justconception of
their duty to the government, we trust the
Attorney General may decide that they cannot
receive such shares, and so cannot have their
zeal in the discharge foficial functions ascrib-
ed to a mercenary motive. The Commissioner
SO fairly states the evils of the system, that we
quote his language
The present system has fostered very OBJ
jectionable class of informers actuated by
merely mercenary motives, without regard to
Tue puOHc interests or 10 the cause OF Justice,
and who look eagerly about for offences against
the revenue laws, no matter how technical, or
how small the amount involved, for the sole
purpose of securing share of the penalty or
forfeiture which may be imposed. Such per-
sons, even when revenue officers, have some
times, in large as we'll as in smaller cases. ex-
hibited disposition to sacrifice the interests of
! the government to their own pecuniary advan-
| tages. Cases have occurred in which the per-
sons who were prosecuted for nOn-payment of
taxes and who were dismissed tn nav tho pov-
erDment in full, without regard to the portion
of their Indebtedness barred by limitation OF
time, have been induced by the informers so to
frame their propositions of compromise that
but part of the amount due should be offered
as tor tax, while the remainder should 90 to-
ward swelling the amount offered as penalty,
of which the informer could claim his share
-NeU BedJord Mercury
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09
An Old Fa,lacy Exploded.

Thirty or forty years ago, it WIS the fashion to
administer powerful purgatIves as "spring medi-
cines." Terrific doses OF salts ana SIENNA, calomel
aud jalap, or glauber salt were given to all the
members of family, whether sick or WELL by way
of preparing them for the warm weather in pros.
pect. This pernicous custom is nearly obsolete,
but there are some old Bourbons of private liie
incapable alike OF forgetting anything or learning
ANYTHING whe obstinately cling to it still. Nothing
ce uId be pernicious, more utterly unphl,sopb
zeal, than such an onslaught the vigor aud elas
ITCHY Of the system. In order to enable the pbys,
cal structures to resist the enervating effects of
spring damps and summer heats, it should be toned
aud reinforced, not relaxed and weakened. The
best medicine agent for this purpose is Jostetter,
Stomach Biters. Its effect is to tone the stomach
and liver, gently relieve the bowels from obstrue
tons brace the nerves. improve the quality of the
blood stimulate the appetite and cheer the spirits
In this improved condition the organic aiion is
capable OF resisting unhealthy influences, which
would PROSTATE an epieebled system. A vigorous
digestion is abs lu'ey essential TO health and there
is no danger OF the stomach ialtering or failing ia
it's important office il this genial vegetable ELIXIR is
taken regularly a stomachic. None OF the tonic
tinctures or extracts will supply the pae OF the
asringens only. In fact, in ordinary practice five
or six prescriptions would be required to produce
separately the beneficial results, which effected
simultaneously and tremendously by this single
specific.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09
Political Notes.

SENATOR MORRILL, of Maine will MAKE
his speech on the tariff to-day. Senator Nor
rill is also preparing to speak against the Os.
age land bill, in support of Senator Morrill, OF
Vermont.
THE Boston Post reiterates its declaration
that Democrats will submit peacefully to the
18th amendment, and that the proposed coer-
Give legislation is unnecessary.
The next session Of the Executive Council
will be the second week in May, when the
Governors nominations for paper credit COM
missioners will come up for confirmation. The
Governor will then nominate new iail COM
mission. sf
The Lewiston Journal says:
The Portland correspondent of the Boston
Advertiser IA prominent friend of the govern.
or announces by authority thai the friends OF
Governor Chamberlain, after considerable de
liberation, have determined to put him in the
held for reelection. 1t is but just TO say thai
the governor does not desire the position
again, and only carries out the wishes of hi
friends in allowing his name to be used. Tha
he Will be warmly opposed, and as warml,
supported he thinks there will be no doubt
we suppose the correspondent means thai
Gov. Chamberlain is in the field Tor the Repub-
lican nomination, and not as candidate any
way for re election, as some OF the Democratic
papers have unioundedy alleged.
The Eastport Sentinel says that it cannot
believe that the denomination of Gov. Cham
berlain is seriously entertained by an cnnsid-
cradle number of people. 1t advocates the
nomination of Mr.. Perham, believing that he
will unite the party.
TIE following gentlemen are named in
connection with the Democratic nomination
for Congress in this district: T. Fl. Hubbard
OF North Berwick, l. G. Jordan Of Berwick,
Joseph Titcomb of Kennebunk, and Caleb r.
aver OF Cornish. MI. Shaw of Biddeford de-
clines the honor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09

AN UNPLEASANT RUMoR.-It is reported
that the Naval Committee of the House of
Representatives has decided to report in favor
of permitting Mr.. VIM. L. Hanscom,
formerly naval constructor at Kittery Navy
Yard, to Withdraw his resignation. 1t will be
remembered that this Hanscom resigned in
1866. In 1868 he made strenuous efforts to
get reinstated, but failed because of certain
af1idavits that were filed with Secretary Welles.
charging him with receiving money from
workmen for obtaining them places in the
Charlestown Navy Yard. Both President
johnson and the Secretary were of The opin-
ion that man of the character described in
the sworn statements filed at the Navy De-
partment was unfit for the place, or, indeed,
for any place in the gift of the government.
Ihey arrived at this conclusion notwitbstand-
ing the fact that Hanscom was in political
sympathy with them. 1t would SURELY be
very strange if this man were now to be per-
mltted under Republican administration to
resume his place, and by the advice of a BODY
that has just been purged by its own action of
several OF its members who we're guilty OF not
more reprehensIble practices We hope that
the Naval Committee will receive fuller infor
nation in regard to Hanscom than its men,
Ders appear to possess before they report in
his favor
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09

THE CHILDREN OF CAPT. WILLIAMS OF THE
ONEIDA.-The fund which Capt. r. B. Forbes
of Boston has undertaken to raise for the sup
port of these children now amounts to about
5000. Mrs. S. w. A. Good win, OF Dixon, Hi
nois, sister of Capt. Williams, writes as follows
concerning these boys and their relatives:
"By his untimely death his three sons are
left entirely dependent on relatives-a willing
but inadequate source of supply. Edward f.
Williams, the eldest, aged IL, has been under
my charge since the death of his mother, three
years ago. While L live I shall do everything
can for my brothers boy; but my health is
feeble, my means limited, and shall have
nothing to bequeath to any one. The second
son, aged 8, is with his uncle DR.. Henry Will
liams of Alton. ILL.,, an excellent guardian for
the present, but he is in feeble health ard
without fortune. This boy must depend on
liberal education, on account of a severe and
permanent injury to his right arm. The
Youngest, Martin Henry, years old, is with
his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jane Richie,
of Searsport Me. The family is poor and can
do nothing tor his education. They are fine
children, we'll worthy OF the protec-
ton OF their country. God grant that some
day they may render their country and the
cause of humanity the same noble service their
father has done by valiant life and its heroic
sacrifice for duty's sake"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09

The Biddefo1d Journal has Gained its
proud spirit this week, from some reason, and
is not half so amusing as usual. 1t says to
the York County gentlemen who are cand-
dates for the Republican nomination for Con-
gress that it loves them equally, and that it
mas no candidate of its own. It indicates that
1t will support the man who is nominated.
which is exactly our position. We want the
best man in the district for our candidate,
wherever he lives, and if it is found that he
lives in York County, very well. But we have
one important suggestion to make to candi-
dates everywhere. The editor OF the Journal
asks price for his support. 1t has been found
That Representatives who have for four wears
commanded his enthusiastic admiration and
respect, whose boots he would gladly have
hlacked as slight token of his regard, whom
ne has thousand times presented to the
people as men clothed with every virtue that
can adon humanity, suddenly become untitled
for their work when they are found not to see
that he has just the qualities that fit him fol
the position of postmaster of Biddecord
Gentlemen, if you want the support of the
Journal, promise the editor that you will
tun out the soldiers widow, who has neither
wealth, political influence or vote, and put
him in her place. Then you will find a friend
who will stick closer than barnacle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09

THE latest European mail brings an abstract
of the log of the Inman steamship City of
Brussels, detailing her eventful voyage to Liv-
erpool. She left New York on the 2sth of
March, and on the third day out unfortunately
lost the blades of her propeller. On the fol-
lowing day she was spoken by the steamship
Idaho, who offered to tow her back to that port,
but the captain declined the offer, for, with the
exception of her propeller, the vessel vas
staunch and tight in every particular.
BrnsssEs' we ei@ Sf the City of
to New York in the Idaho, being assured that
all those who were so inclined would, with
their baggage, be transferred to her, but all
refused.
On the 14th of April, the steamship Bellona,
bound from New York to London, was spoken,
and the same offer was made to the passengers,
but was again refused. 1t is worthy of record
that the letter sent by the Bellona to London
arrived in Liverpool the day after the City of
Brussels arrived at that port under canvas.
The same authority contradicts the report that
the City of Brussels had lost a suit of Sails
and stamps the vessel as being one of the fast
est sailers af1oat under canvas.