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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26
STEP By STEP.

Heaven is not reached at q single bound,
But we build the ladder by which We rise
From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies.
And we mount 10 its summit round by round.
count these things to be grandly true,
That noble deed is step toward God
Lifting the soul from the common sod
To the purer air and broader view.
We rise by the things that are under our feet,
BY what we have mastered in greed and gain
By the pride dcposed and the passion slain,
And the vanquished i'll we hourly meet.
We hope. we resolve, we aspire, we trust,
When the morning calls to life and light,
But our hearts grow weary, and ere night
Our lives are trailing in sordid dust.
Wings for the angels. but feet for the menl
We must borrow the wings TO find the way
We may hope, and resolve, and aspire and pray
But our feet must ri c or we fall again.
Only in dreams is the ladder thrown
From the weary earth to the sapphire wall;
But the dreams depart and the visions tall,
And the sleeper wakes on her pillow of stone.
Heaven is not reached at a single bound,
We must build the ladder by which we rise
From the lowiy earth to the yaulted skies.
And must mount its summit round by round.
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26
Official REGISTRY.

COUNTY OFFICERS
Judges of Common Pleas-GEo. NJ. TUTTLE,
PHILo Z. CoNANT
Probate Judge-J4CoB Y. NELL
Prosecuting Attorney-C. \. REED.
County Auditor-WILLIAH GRINSELL.
County Treasurer-GCsrAyUs P. REED
Clerk of Courts-ANDREw JACKSON.
Sherin-OTIs y. PAINE.
RRcoRDER-G. W. BARRETT. G4
County Commissioners-HENRy j. NOBLE. y.
B. JENxESs, Jos. c. CONRAD
! Coroner-RECELLCs RooT.
SGrveyor-JEDDIAH COLE.
Directors of County Infrmary-J. c. BEATTY,
GUAM CLEMENTS and OZIAs ALLEN.
MAYORS OF INCORPORATED TOWNS.
Ravenna-JoHS MEKARG.
Kent-S, P. WoLcoTT.
Garrettsville-O. L. HAMLET.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Atwater-J. L. Conrad and Sylvester A.
Hinnan.
Aurora-Reuben P Cannon and Worthy Tay-
Brimfeld-Joseph L. Carrier and a. II. Lam
phare.
Deerfeld-C S. Tibbals and John H. Hoffman
Edinburgh-smith Sanford and Asa bingham.
Charlestown-Augustus Munyon and Nathan
III. Smith.
Franklin-Issac Russell Alvin Barton, l. Ar
cher. @
Freedom-Lyman Bryant and AryilIus c.
Larkcom.
Hiram-Rufus Butts and Frank Squire.
Mantua-A. n. Farr and Henry Cobb.
Nelson-James Aslald and 4. +. Hannahs.
PaImyTa-John j. Williams, David E. Wilson
and Enoch Morgan.
Paris-A. B. Merrill and Brainard selby, Jr.
Ravenna-JoHN MEHARG, George F. Robin
son and Charles 3. Stowe.
Randolph-James P. Coe and Y. C. Sears.
Rootstown-A. II. Barlow and Gideon Sey-
mour. gtstr-E.7 j
shalersville- Samuel G. Elaridge and W illiam
Carlton. r.a.l=s .4trs.t.
streetsboro-E. n. Stanton and Ebenezcr
Ward. ....g-
sunleld-H. X. Martin and VIM Paulus..
windham-E. S. Woodwork and Thomas o,
Angel.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

BLAoKsMlTHs are, more or less, Civ
en- to rtse. Carpenters, for the most
part, speak plainly, but they chiset
when they get an opportunity; and
not unfrequcntly bore one with their
old SascS. 80. r
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26
RICHARDSON BOOT ACE
Farm for Sale.

A very desirable farm of eighty acras locat
N cd on the town line of Ravenna and Roots
town. a good barn on the premises, and pier
ty of young fruit trees in good growing cond
ton. Also, four acres of pasture land Situated
on north Chestnut street, in the village of Ra,
VIENNA, just the thing for man wishing place
to pasture n COW or two. For terms and q par
ticular description of the premises offered fol-
ale, enquire at the ofllce of.
Mey 10, 1869 std.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

@BI solemn" said Mr., Corwin, Stif
you want to succeed. The world
looks up to the ring master, and down
on the clown. 1t despises the man
who entertains it. BE as solemn,
therefore, as an ass All the monu-
ments have been built to solemn as
SaS" .s-rEe .gah ts-,fs. asia fsl.I.sg
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

WnY are printers bills, these times
like faith? Because they are the,
substance of things hoped for, tho
evidence of things not seen,"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

A CLERGYMAN, in a recent Sermon,
in New York, quoted an aneedotc of
an cid merchant who instructed his
clerks: "Whena man comes into
store and talks of his honesty, watch
him; if he'talks of his wealth, don't
try to sell him; if he talks of his re-
ligion, don't trust him a dollar. .ee5asl
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26
GOING EAsT-RIvER DIVISION

TTiIS IS u mIXEU UraIH UI15TrrrU, TrrTCr
press train from Wellsville to Pittsburgh.
TUSCARAwAS BRANCH
Leaves
New Philadelphia, $40 a. m.
Bayard, II so a. m.
Arrives.
Bayard, 9.45a. m.
New Philadelphia, 2.4O p. m.
j. NJ. KIAIBALL,
General Ticket Agent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

THE Dayton Journal, Radical
Sheet thus talks of the Hon. Horace
Greeley, the headlight Of the Repub-
lican party: .s''D 1919 '-'7'
According to the testimony of a
witness in the McFarland case Hon.
Horace Greeley is one of the most
profane men living. Now, of all the
foolishness Of which any sensible man
can be guilty, profanity is the most
absurd. A man mag make something
by stealing OF lying, but swearing is
utterly the most improbable business
or diversion in which man can en-
gage. 1t is astounding that man of
Mr.. Greeley's brains, and especially
that man who is a daily teacher of
morality, should so foolishly and
wantonly offend both good morals
and good manners. S. He ought to be
ashamed of himself. His profanity is
public scandal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

DELANo pronounccs concealing
whisky to be crime" What host,
of criminals we have among us.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26
MIXED INFANTRY.

A New York correspondent tells
the following tough story: "At some
of the balls which have recently been
given, special accommodations were
made for ladies accompanied with
babies. One large room was changed
into nursery. and provided with era
dies and cribs, SO as to look more like
a foundling hospital or the infant de-
partment of an orphan asylum, than
anything else. The other night par
ty of young men by some means OBJ
tanned admission to the baby depart
ment of the ball and set themselvesto
work at changing the babies. 80 No less
than fifty infants, between the ages of
four months and four years, were
changed in as many seconds, and the
party made their escape just as the
anxious mothers fresh from. their tri-
umphs of the nursery to visit and re-
fresh their, tootsy-wootsies." Such
a scene as took place! The, walls of
the cherubim rose above the swell of
the orchestra, but I am glad to be able
to add that the proper babies found
their proper mothers in good time."y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26
+E1ErrIlSp, II .SSasaLisdsK rLEroN.

'M Thousands of persofis throughout
the United States, who have gazed in
wonder upon fhe Colossal projections
of Van AniBurrg's famous eiaphaht,
p Hannibal, on exhibition in this icoun-
try forty-six years, the largest of his
species every brought to this country
or Europe, will be interested in the
final disposal of his bones, which, we
understand, : are to be added to the
geological curiosities of New York
Central Park. ssf5i'E j. sr:3llI a.f}f:
Hannibal died at Centreville, Mary
land, in about the ninetieth year Of his
age, in May, 1865. The complete
skeleton. of an elephant being very
difficult to obtain, the bones arc cor
respondingiy valuable, and great pre-
cautions were in consequence taken
to preserve those of Hannibal, and,
under the charge of Albert To Wnsend,
the huge carcass was dragged to field
about d mile from the Village, and
large and strong mausoIeum of ma
sonny erected over ii Thefesit was
permitted to remain until the flesh
had wasted away sufficiently to per-
NIT Of the removal of the bones. So
great was the mass that not until afew
days since was it thought advisable to
open the tomb. ai.i -a.''i' !.''IA ~
To Mr.. Hyatt Frost, director; of the
menagerie, is due the conception of
the idea Of making this unique and
valuable present to the city Of New
York Within few weeks, the mas
sive bones will be cleansed, transport
ed to the Central Park, and set up in
the geological department, there to re-
main an object of. interest to the yisi-
tors until the tooth of time, causes
them to crumble to dust. - ~ -
Ilam RoTHSCHILDs "A BEGGAR.3 3sIit
+ A Paris letter says: One Of our
newspapers related a few days since
that the late Baron James de Roths-
child, visiting AIRY scheffer's studio,
found the eminent artist in a towering
rage. A model, a Jew beggar, had
failed to keep his appointment, and
the artist, who felt in the best mood
for painting, was, of necessity, idle
The Baron gaily exclaimed, "Let ME
supply my absent brothers place y
Scheffer habited' him in picturesque
rags, and Dives looked every inch
Lazarus. A visitor came in. He Was
touched by the wretchedness depicted
on the models countenance and
clothes Gould such rags be. SO dignri-
fed p he slipped a napoleon into the
pauper's hands and received thanks
in the professional whine. The Yisi-
tor, in letter to the newspaper which
related the !anecdote, says he received
four or five years after. the occurrence
a note from Baron de Rothschild, re-
minding him of his generosity and in
forming him his money had been put
out SO jndfciously it had grown toebez
/ $1,000, which awaited his orders
THE visitor called on the Baron to ex-
press gratitude for, and at the same
time decline, this .mnnificence; but
the banker proved by his books that
the $4,000 had been fairly earned and
was the rightful property, Of the yisi-
tor. a.....-,- .,.....-r -s...z,,..-..
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

AKEDICAL.-Dr. j. Z. Lennox's specifics
iN cure all forms of private diseases and
Iyeakpesses in male OF female. from whatever
cause they may arise. Send $a and two three
cent stamps Qor postagel and the meeliclne VIII
by mail or express. BE particular to give mi.
mute descriptions of symptoms. Samples viii
be sent free of charge to any regular physician
who may wish to test the efficiency OF my rem
edy. Address DR.. j. E. LENNOX, lock box az
SJeveland Ohio S1-3m
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26
WHOLE No.n91.

npon the apathy of ouri party. The
opinions entertained by opr people
are well enough understood, and
it is earnestly hoped that they will be
forcibly expressed and backed with
the endorsement of every member, of
the Convention. Then every Demo-
crat in Ohio can go to work cheerfully
and honestly TO enforce his views, by
polling a great vote and defeating the
hypocrisy that has encamped upon
their heritage. There will be less diff
.ficulty than many believe in securing
the triumph of q thoroughly Demo-
cratic ticket. For every nigger vote
the Abolitionists receive, they will
lose two white votes; and this should
encourage the most strenuous effort.
I Let the next Convention be a great
and true one, representing all the
people, and Ohio can be redeemed
from the tolls in which she now pants
uneasily and in 1istress.-CrSsis.b
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

MEETING OF BuLLETs.-The Des
Moines Register has the following:
"The eastern papers describe a sim
gular relic of the war which some re,
constructed Jonny Reb exhibited at
Richmond. It is two musket balls
welded together into two fiat disks
inseparably united by meeting in full
flight over battle field. The press of
the East claim that for this oddity
there is no duplicate, But there is a
greater curiosity in Iowa. Mr.. w. A,
J. Seals, of Monroe, has shown us
two minnie balls which were picked
upon the field after the second con-
flict at Bull Run. The balls met at
right angles, and the.point of one was
buried half was in the body of the j.
other. The ball that was struck is
bent, andthe striking bulletis flattened
but the plug end is plainly marked.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

A LITTLE bcy, on returning from
Sunday school, said to his mother -
"This catechismi is too hard; isn't
there any kittychism for little boys ?"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26
Vestings.
Wall Paper.

Wall Paper.
just received al No. 8, Phenix Block, q splendid
stock of Wall Paper, for the Spring trade of
1870. Gilt, Satin, and Common Papers, of al
most every style. splendid Borders to Match,
Curtain Papers of all kinds, now opening at
April ID, 1870, S5-1y. H L. DAYS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

If silence is wisdom, why isn't lazi-
ness ability?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26
Neck Ties.

ANSSN i1SOs
A splendid assortment of Neck Ties of every
style, cheap at DAYS. .
Cassimeres.
Have you seen the new styles of French, Eng
liSh and American Cassimeres, the best goods
ever brought to this market at
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

WRtNarSs MAeHISE,-The income
tax.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

INOR SALE.-The cheapest little place in
n Portage County. containing about seven
acres of land. with convenient buildings. quito
variety of fruit, plenty soft water, could have
a fountain at the door with trining expense
nice little brook running through tho place. To-
twenty six acres half mile north of this proper,
qy: good land with fair indications of OIL En-
tnire of 4. W. BEMAN. s4-2m
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

people, and Ohio can be redeemed
from the tolls in which she now pants
uneasily and in 1istress.-Crisis. .hga
@sS-.-------- az. r.
HOW THE PEOPLE ARE TAXED.
lr..ts Ert-E
Marshall Of Illinois, one of the
ablest men in the House of Represen-
tatiyes, and one to whom the country
owes obligations for the persistent
manner in which he has fought all the
schemes of the monopolists and other
privileged classes, thus forcibly illus
trates the workings of the tariff ma
chinery by which the millionsare cum
ningly aud noiselessly robbed of their
substance for the benefit of the few:
The farmer starting to his work
has shoe put on his horse with nails
taxed 67 per cent; driven by a ham,
mer taxed854 per cent. cuts stick
with a knife taxed so per cent. hitch
es his horse to a plough taxed so per
cent; with chains taxed 81 per cent. !;
he returns to his home at night and
lays his weary limbs on sheet taxed
5S per cent. aud covers himself with
a blanket that has paid $50 per cent. /;
he rises in the morning, puts on his
humble flannel shirt taxed so per
cent. his coat taxed so per cent. !;
shoes taxed 35 per cent. and hat 70
per cent. opens family worship by a
chapter from his Bible taxed 25 per
cent; and kneels to his God on a
humble carpet taxed $50 per cent. He
sits down to his humble meal from a
plate taxed 40 per cent. /; with knife
and fork 35 per cent; drinks his cup
of coffee taxed Al per cent, or tea 7s
per cent, with sugar 20 per cent.
seasons his food with salt taxed 1OO
per cent, pepper 297 per cent, OF
spice .379 per cent. He looks around
upon his wife and children, all taxed
in the same way takes chew of to-
bacco taxed 100 per cent, Or lights a
cigar taxed 120 per cent, and then
thanks his stars that he lives in the
freest and best government under
heaven. If on the Fourth of July he
wants to have the starsspapgled ban
ner on real bunting he must pay the
American Bunting Company of Mas
sachusetts 100 per cent, for this glori-
GUS privilege. No wonder, sir, that
|
the Western farmer is struggling with
poverty, and conscious of a wrong
somewhere although he knows not
whence the blow comes that is chain
ing him to a life of endless toll and
reducing his wife and children to beg
gary" . 7aoss.iz isi'i
For all of which we are indebted
to the Radical tax-masters who have
secured control of the Government
and the peoples purses.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26
New Styles of Hats and Caps,

Just received at No 8, Phenix Block.
The celebrated Shoo-Fly Hat.
Black and Brown Partisan Hats
The Rawlings Hat
New styles OF Cloth Caps, among
which are the 1a temptations, all new goods at
DAYS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-26

GEORGE SADLER, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon, Ravenna, Ohio
Office with W. B. Thomas, ESQ.,, Empire BLOCK:
Residence on Walnut, second door south OF
Main Street sb-u.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-10-13
"A TxO~s s-> Esxsrfaad

Edito1' Rutland Herald During our
recent and successful Centennial Celebra-
ton it has occurred to the writer, and
doubtless to others, that we need in this
town good fre-proof building in which
to deposit whatever relics and curiosities
may seek such place for security against
loss, and there to remain open to public
inspection as mementoes of the fruitful
past. Historical and antiquarian rooms
are becoming marked features of our best
regulated towns and cities. The histori-
cal rooms at Hartford, Conn, TEEN with
interesting relics, and are visited by many
from far and near, and new contributions
are constantly added.
While we may not hope to rival such a
collection, the great gathering of curios-
tiles and relics during our Centennial,
shows that we are not destitute of means
to make respectable show in this respect
to place them in such a custody, and as
years roll on they will accumulate and in
crease in interest, and many sons and
daughters of Rutland county, scattered
over the globe, will be glad when occasion
offers, to contribute to such a collection.
Further, we need a public library and
reading room, all of which might be con-
nected with an antiquarian room, and
thus stimulate taste for mental culture
among our people. 70 obatain and man
age well all of which, might require an
association with corporate powers, which
last named could be easily obtained.
Who knows but, were such an instiu-
ton started, some of our wealthy citizens
would contribute to it literally while liv-
ing, and leave a generous bequest in its
aid when dead Such things have been
favorably considered by the rich, while
the poor, even, often throw in their mites
in willing aid of such objects. The whole
might be placed in some degree under the
care of our (soon to be) city authorities,
and so made secure from Encouragement
able towns appropriate, for nominal rent,
some suitable rooms in their public build
ings for these purposes, and similar ones.
These hints are thrown out for con-
sideration and should they deserve adop-
ton, in whole or part, the writer will be
glad, though himself past that period of
life to derive much personal benefit from
an association of the character named.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-10-13

clary. This bill provides for n. IL.
OF one Chief Justice of the sn iectleh
Court and six Assistant Jpdaas preme
provides.) ''A'u'e
By Mr.. Kellogg of Benson, to autboriz.
the formation of railroad corporations and
70 regulate the same Z; on motion of Mr.
Kellogg to select committee of seven
mem ers.
By Mr.. Perkins of Glover. TO ebsnos
the name of Warren s. Hunter n War;,
.. Vance, ard constitute him beir-s,.Iayv
OF Samuel Vance; TO general committee
by Mr.. C4rdell Of Warren, to amend
sec. ~ chap 81 Z. 8 relating TO judgements
OF Justices of the peace to com.
mittee on judiciary. This bill pro.
Vldes that there shall be no annesI from
judgements rendered by non-suit or de.
fault; In actions on notes and acoo,,,to
stated; of an amount not exceedin,, 60,
dollars; IN actions where the ad dgr1n,,,,,
In the pltlnuffs suit, etc, shall exceed
forty dollars, excepting actions for fine or
penalty, trespass on the freehold. bona f1e
demands exceeding $40, where the d-f.nd.
ant pleads the authority of any court
civil or military, in excuse or Justification
or that be was acting ss a public officer:
nor In criminal prosecutions where the re-
spondent Is acquitted
The Speaker laid before the House the
following communication, which was read
by the clerk, and referred to the commit
tee on federal relations:
Hon. CHARLES H. JOYCE. Sneaker of
the House of Representatives-Sir The
census returns from the last town in the
State arrived this a. N.
Population of the State Of Yer
mont in 1870. 329 6O5
Population in 1860, 3I5,U98
Increase, Is 5n7
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servs- -
J. NJ. S. airy
.. S. Der ,uty Marshal.
The Speaker then a. mounted the fol
lowing additional CO.. omittses.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-10-13
The Centennial Dinner
RESPONSE OF WARREN H. SMITH, Es

RESPONSE OF WARREN H. SMITH, Els Q
At the Centennial Dinner, the fourth
regular Toast was
and-Rapid in growth, wonderful
IN development, her past honorable and
distinguished, her present happy and
prosperous,-her future is in her own
| hand.
The response of Warren Fl. Smith ESQ.,
was substantially as follows:
Prominent among the subjects present
ed in this toast is the rapid growth" of
Rutland. 1 am supposing this is refer
enoe to the modern history of the town.
Many listened to, and all have the oppor-
tunity of reading the published addresses
(of Henry Hall, Esq, and Chauncy K.
Williams, Esq,) upon its early history
My personal acquaintance with this town
began in 1S48. Prior to that time, as /
learn, the town had remained nearly or
quite stationary, celebrated and very
justly for its age, its distinguished citi-
xens, including several Governors of the
State, eminent and incorruptible Judges,
a long list of able Lawyers, distinguished
Divines, and staid and substantial business
men in all departments of industry.
Taking 1913 as my starting point
feel justified in saying that the rapid
growth" of the town since that date has
justly been the pride and boast of its
citizens. 1t was about that date that new
life, enterprise and energy seemed infused
into the whole business and diffused
among the mass of the people of the town,
and hence its progress, rapid and resist
less in all that constitutes material
growth.
Statistics, always tedious in detail, best
demonstrate this.
In 1S4S the population of the town was
about 3,900-now about 1900. Then
there were about 600 voters-now near
1000. Then the appraised value of her
taxable property was 81, 120,0 00--now S4,-
100000 But the material growth has
been still more apparent in the Village of
Rutland. At the date named it consisted
only of Main street and the road towards
Castleton, with no dwellings below the
brow of the hill, now hundreds of acres
all around US are covered with comfort
able houses and pleasant homes and many
stately mansions. Then her business center
consisted of some half dozen old wooden
one story stores and shops, scattered
around Court House square. Now we
have our Merchants Row and Center
street lined for long distances on both
sides with massive blocks of three and
four stories, filled with elegant stores, af-
fording us business center unequalled
in the country. Then we had but sim
gle newspaper, the HERALD, worked upon
the hand press; now three weekly and
one daily papers, all four power presses.
Then but one school house and 100 schol-
airs; now fourteen large and substantial
school rooms and 100 scholars. Then
but three churches, and poorly filled ;
now seven, and more being built. Since
that date, railroads connecting us with all
parts of the country, and from all direc-
tfons, center here. Marble interests were
then just beginning to be developed,
which since have produced supplies for
the whole country.
] In view of these facts, who can gainsay