davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
ONO STATE BOARD OF AGRICUL- J
TURE, SECRETARY's OFFICE,

COLUMBUS, Aug. Is, 1870.
TNHE Ohio State Board of Agricul-
Il lure offers 1925 in Premiums for
Essays, viz:
$IO0 for an essay on each of the
following counties, VIZ Auglaize,
Ashland, Pickaway, Tuscarawes and
Vinton.
500 for essyay on history and de
scription of best breed of Farm Horses.
500 for essay on history and de-
scription of best breed of Mich Cat
tie.
500 for essay on history and de
scription of best breed of Sheep.
500 for essay ON history and de-
scription of best breed of Swine.
500 for essay on history and de-
scription of breed of Swine.
S25 for essay on actual experiment
in undertaking.
The Reports to be sem to the
Secretary's Office in Columbus before
the first of January, 1870, at which
time the awards will be made by a
| Committee of the Board.
For further particulars, address
JOHN III. KLIPPART, Sec'y.
n30-1m
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
! q 9 q . q
: Important to
LOVER OF NATURE
The Celebrated Patent Craig Micro
ScOD0,

/ .fA - fNfH.-e - Hr H N
During the past Six Years its worth
has been testified to by thousands OF
Scientific Men, School Teachers, Stu
dents, Physicians, and others.
Simplified and Adapted to Popular
as well as Scientific use it is an Opt
cal Wonder. Its Magnifying power is
TEN THOUSAND TIMESl
Combining endless instruction with
amusement A Beautiful Gift, and
one that never loses its interest, re-
veals the unseen wonders of creation,
Eels in .Vingar Animals in water,
Cheese Mites, Sugar and Itch Insects
sank Globules, Adulterations in Food.
Mild Drugs. Also the Trichina Spira
Ii or Pork Worms.
A very beautiful and ornamental
Instrument, should be on the table of
every Family, Physician, Scientific
Man, Student and School.
An Unseen Kingdom is open to the
eye by this Instrument. No lover of
the beautiful should be without it.
Every Instrument is put up in .
neat box, with full directions for using
it, carefully pasted on the cover
Thousands have been sent by mail,
and the proprietor guarantees safe
transit to each instrument. We are
sending them every day.
Price by mail, postage prepaid,
1915, or with two Mounted Objects,
$500 Address, E. H. ROSS,
312 Locust St, st. Louis, Mo.
(3m48) hTl z
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
DR.. Biners.

From the Gin. Free Nation. Dec. 2 J.. 1861
BY reference to DIR. Roback's advertise
ment, on the .third.page, it will be seen tina
the Doctor has just introduced a new ar
ticle in the line of stomach sBitters.'
These -Bitters are destined to become very
popular, from the fact that they are genuine
in every sense of the term that is, they
derive their stimulus from the powerful
tonic nature of the roots and herbs of which
they are composed, and hence their effect is
natural. We have had the pleasure of tes.-d
ingsthe qualifications of these Bitters, and
do not heistateato pronounce them the lone
thing needed in.every w~ell-regulated fami-
"" See advertisement. Office and Manu-
actorys Nos. Sc, 5s, GO and 81 East Third
street. ard for.saleseverywhere.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
, THE GREAT.CAUSE
HUMAN
Just Published, IN a Sealed En-
eelope. Price sir cents.

~ Just PUBLISHED, an q Sealed En-
6E4ND relope. Price sir cents.
A Lecture Oh the Nature, Treatment and
Radical Cure of Seminal Weakness, or
Spermatorrhea. induced by Self-Abuse In
voluntary Emissions, Impotency, Nervous
Debility, and Impediments to Marriage
generally; Consumption, Epilepsy, and
Fits Mental and PHYSICAL Incapacity, &c.
by ROB. J. CULVERWELL, NJ. D.,
Author of the "Green Books" &c.
The wo~rld-renowned author, in this ad-
mirable Lecture. clearly proves from his
own experience that the awfnl consequence
of SelfAbuse may be effectually removed
without medicine, and without dangerous
surgical operations, bougies, instruments.
rings, or cordiais,. pointing out a model of
cure at once certain and eifectual, by which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition
may be. may cure himself cheaply. private
ly, and radically. This lecture will prove
a boon to thousands and thousands.
Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to
any address, an receipt of six cents, or two
postage stamps. by addressingt the publishers
Also. DIR. CULVERWELL'S Marriage
Guide" price 25 cents.
address, the Publishers, - -
- CHAS.aJ. C. KLINE & co.
127 Bowery, New York,
Post Office Box 1886.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
F FL E sgv a s.!s d p

of Blind Bleeding, Itching, or liberated
Piles that DE BING'S PILE REMEDY
fails to cure. 1t is prepared expressly to
cure the Piles and nothing else, and has
cured cases of over 20 years standing. Sold
by all Druggists
VIA FUGA.
DR.. Bing's Via Puga is the pure juices of
Banks, Herbs, Roots, and Berries, for
CONSUMPTION.
inflammation of the Lungs all Liver, Kid
ney, and Bladder diseases, organic Weak
ness, Female Affections, General Debility,
and all complaints of the Urinary Organs
in male and Female, producing Dyspepsia,
Costiveness, Gravel, Dropsy and Scrofula,
which most generally terminate in Con-
sumptive Decline. 1t purifes and enrich
es the Blood, the Billiary, Glandular and
Secretive System -Corrects and strengthens
he Nervous and Muscular forces it acts
like a charm on weak, nervous, and debili
tated females, both young and old. None
should be without it. Sold everywhere.
LEARATORY-142 franklin St., Bai1i-
more, Md. Qy6)
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Su-pERIoRIrY or Ro-

ACKNOWLEDGED SUPERIORITY OF Ro-
BACKS BITTERs.-These far-famed Bitters
are by all admitted to be, in their purity
as a stimulant, their efficacy Us medicine
and siren gthening properties as a tonic
superior to any other known compound
The Government acknowledges this in issu
ing them TO the army, and fathers acknowl
edge this in using them in their families.
Roback's Bitters are known through out
the civilized world, and as they are grow
ing in public estimation continually, they
will soon be the one great universal remedy,
~supplanting all similar preparations every
where.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21

A correspondent at Jacksonville Ill.
write, that in The three G ,unties OF
Sangomon. Morgan and Macoupin,
there are in the aggregate over three
hundred thousand acres of corn, which
good judges estimate will yield fifty
bushels to the acre, or an aggregate of
fifteen million bushels, -.
AT Charlottsvill, Virginia, Saturday
r. Savers, who was tried for killing
DIR. Oliver, for the seduction of his
daughter, was acquitted, The presid-
ing Judge r ma ked in disc:.arging
the prisoner, that the verdict, while it
was a natural oney was in accord with
neither the law nor the evidence.
+. Columbus. on Friday last, Thorn
as Hart was fatally stabbed in an af-
fray, a knife penetrating his liver and
lung. The stabbing vas done by two
men named Spicer and Tice, who said
Hart abused a dog. Hart will doubt
less die. The two ruffians have been
arrested. 'al -a-~ T
The Cherokee council passed Tesolu-
lions, on the 10th authorizing the prin-
cipol chiefs to inform the Commissioner
of Indian Affairs of their Willingness
to receive the North Carolina Chero-
KEGS into the nation provided they re-
move without expense to the nation
also, that no rights nor benefits now
claimed by them be granted until they
shall have removed westward and be
come identified as citizens of the ma
ton.
In regard TO the policy of the Uni
ted States, n dispatch from Washing
ton says that this Government will on
ly assume the position of mediator,
upon the joint invitation ofthe respcc-
tive powors, and not in conjunction
with the neutral powers of Europe and
that mediation will doubtless be con-
iued tossthe exercise Of its good Offices
and will rot be extended to the re-
sponsibility of making a new map for
Europe. i-
Aspatch from Washington says
that the report which comes from Lon
don that three energetic dispatches
have passed through that city for Ber-
lin, from this Government, urging an
armistice, is an exageration of the nc
ton of the Government, which has
thus far been entirely confined to the
dignifed, firm and very courteous
dispatch agreed upon on Friday last,
when the President was here, and for
warded at once to Mr., Bancroft at
Berlin by Secretary Fish.
The D'Orval prophesy, written by
monk some centuries ago, traced out
distinctly the wonderful career of Ma
the Great-his overthrow-his
return from Elba and his final down
ascent ofEouis Napoleon to
the throne-the Crimean war andsoth-
er incidents, ending with the fin
al downfall of Louis Napoleon by q
conquest at Paris, in which
the Seine becomes red with the blood
Of the French, after which a young
Prince OF the old stock reigns in
France with great prosperity.
1t is a curious fact that the French
General Ulrich, who commands the
at Strasburg, is of a family
originally German and General Won
who is beseiging the town, is
If a family originally French.
A.merchant at Trempealeau, Wis
,onsin had marrow escape from death
'ecently. While sitting at his desk
he heard s strange noise, and jumped
Up just in time to save himself from
icing bitten by a rattlesnake four feet
inches in length.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
MANNING'S
ANTIDoTE FOR INTEMPERANCE.

is AN INFALLIBLE CURE FOR this
fearful vice. Its.use Will at once remove
the taste or desire for stimulants, and will
soon create an actual dislike for them. 1t
can be administered in tea, coffee, or even
water, without exciting suspision, as it is
free from taste or smell. If yow hare a
husband, brother or friend, addicted to This
terrible habit, 1t is your duty to cure him.
Sent free by mail on receipt of the mon
ey. Price Two Dollars per box.
w. IL. MANNING & CO.,
St. Louis, Mo.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
SLOW HORSES MADE FAST
FAST HORSES MADE FASTER l.

My mode of treating horses is guaranteed
to increase the.speed Of any horse, good OF
poor. Ordinary farm horses have had theil
speed increased so as to sell for $500. A
gentleman with my method bought n paiI
of horses for $500. and sold them, after foul
days training, for $4,000. They trotted in
2-4S in harness. Another bought an ordi-
nary saddle horse for 800 and in one week
sold him for $500. 1 will send my method
to any address on receipt of One Dollar.
JESSE C. MANFELDER,
Care of Box POI. st. Louis Mo
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
WOOSTER HACK LINE

WOOSTER HACK LINE
A good comfortable hack Line for tn
accommodation of passengers will leav
Ashland for Wooster, tri-weekly, leavif
Ashland Mondays, Wednesdays & Friday
at 8 o'clock in the morning, via Rowsburg
Pittsturg, Reedsburg and Jefferson
Through fare, $500
Hack also tri Weekly from Ashland to
Orange and back the same day. Leaving
Ashland Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur
days, Fare Scots
Y. WENTWORTH,
oPrprietors-
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
RORs.OF.sYOUT

A gentleman who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and
oil the effects of youthful indiseretion, will.
for the sake of suffering humanity, send
free to all who need it, the receipt and di-
which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to
profit by the advertisers experience, can do
so by addressing pin-perfect confidence.
JOHNsB.ssOGDEN,
1y46 Ne AZ Cedar street, New York.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
WIVES.
How to Make Good T.,
Strong Vinegar

In One DayI
From Cider, Sorghum, Molasses, SUI
gar, Wine, Oh the juice Of any fruit.
Directions Simple and Easy. Cost
not one-half hat of the old process
of allowing Cider to sour in barrels.
Any M a make it.: Full Direc-
tons sent upon receipt of Fifty Cents.
Address, w. HI. BISHOP,
st. Louis, NO.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Catharine Swassick In Ashland Comfy
VS.. Court of Common
James C. Swassick. Pleas.
The defendant, James c.. Swassick, whose
place of residence is unknown, but sup
posed to be at Strawtown, Carroll County,
and State of Indiana, will take notice that
the said Plaintiff did, on the 31st day of
january, A. d. 1870, file her petition, in
the office of the Clerk of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, within and for the ECounty of
Ashland and State of Ohio, charging the
said James C. Swassick with adultery, and
asking that she may be divorced from the
said James {. Swassick, which petition will
stand for hearing at the next term of said
Court. -re
CATHARINE SWASSICK,
VIM. B. McCarty, her Atty.
Feb. -0y9w31
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as Exector of the estate
of George Houser, late of Mohecan
Tp., Ashland County Ohio, decd.
JOHN HOUSER, Executor.
no4-4W
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
A FARM OF ONE HUNDRED ACRES
FOR NOTHING

A compilation with full and accurate ex-
plantations of the HOMESTEAD LAWS
enabling and ~instructing any person how
to secure one hundred acres of rich farm
ing land for nothing, six months before
leaving home, and in the richest and most
productive portion of the Great West. II
YOU contemplate emigration send Fifty
Cents for this work. You will never re-
gret it Nj. E. MAYNARD,
st. Louis. Mo.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
g.
1901 RIDGE AVENUE, Philadelphia :

A SCIENTIFIC WoNDER-The Craig
Microscope adapted to popular and
scientific use. Read the advertise
ment. Price, 1918. (sm4S)
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21

Road Receipts, always to be had
heap at this Office.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
Willis, Kaufman & Co.

Don't forget that VIC have the largest Stock Of PARLOR STOVES. COOK
and HEATING STOVES, ever broughtto this market, and afipss<es
to suit the times. Good Cook Stoves trimmed out for Twentv-fye Dollars
FParlor 8 yes all prices. We have abe a large stock of Tea Trays. preama
and Japs ned Tin-ware Furnishing Goods of all kinds as low al she lwesa
ust all before purchasing. Don't forget the place, Two Doors East of
First Ma ,nal Bank, Ashland, o efr
(vE n15tO WILLIS, K~AUFFMAN& co aa3
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
The MONITORS

CombIneda.CIover Thresher and
Separator, FSE3
Manufactured by BirdsclI E&TCo.; South
Bend, Indiana. This machine threshes,
hulis and cleans the seed at one operation.
Capacity from 20 to 60 bushels per day
1t has been greatly improved for 1870.
For descriptive circulars or further infor-
nation, addres J.. K. Walters.and Joseph
Mckinley Agents Belville Richland Co..
Ohio.
Avs
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
READ THE
NEw cARR1AGs
MANDATORY
IN =.

At the old carriage snop ermerU eccuPaed
by Ames & Leach. e 5-a5 ~.
We would respectfully inform the citf-
zens of Ashland and adjoining counties,
that the well known firm Of NJ ras,
H J. TRAvER & co.,
of ::Wadsworth, Ohio, rave established .
branch shop in Ashland, where we shall
keep on hand, and make to order all kinds
of
Carriages, Buggies, sleighs.
of the latest style and improvement. All
our work is
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21

Good wholesome Vinegar. Any
one can make it. See advertisement
of W. II. Bishop in this paper. Binds
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
ASHLAND FURNITURE ROOMS.

r. :: ! : |: J: :; !: 8: g. ! Is =. :: :; s :; :; :: !. Z: ] J: !. !:
ond story. nith
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
REPAIRING

pertaining to any part of the Carriage busi.
ness, on short notice, and mt reasonable
rates. We hope by fair and honorable deal
ing to merit your patronage, and request
you to call and xamine our work in all
stages of completion, and we think you will
be we'll paid for 40 doing.
Fl. J.. TRAVER & T. OGDEN.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
w ARRANTED.

AS we use nothing but the best materfs
and employ none but first class mechanics.
We feel safe in saying, that for durability
and finish, enr work stands second to none
made in the state. AIIof which We will
offer at ms low a price, as the same quality
of work and times will admit of.
We also give notice that We do
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21

Subscribe for the States & Union.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21

A.merchant at Trempealeau. Wis
consin had narrow escape from death
recently. While sitting at his desk
he heard s strange noise, and jumped
up just in time to save himself from
being bitten by a rattlesnake four feet
seven inches in length.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21
THE SINGER

sT9 II laa J ~
7of HaP9 IL.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-09-21

1t lie a curious fact that the French
General Ulrich, who commands the
garrison at Strasburg, is of a family
originally German /; and General Won
Boyer, who is beseiging the town, is
of a family originally French.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-09
VANNEY'S MEDICAL COLUMN.

We would call the particular attention of oul
patrons and the public generally to the follow
ing specislties:
Dyspepsia. Heartburn, Weakness and Debility
As q Tonic Alternative and Diurotic they stand
unequalled, and are - sure preventive of Ague
and Fever and all Bilious Diseases. Our un.
precedented sale Of the above preparation and
the large extent of country over which they
have so soon become known and favorsbly re.
ceived, testify to the genuine merit Of the med.
icine. In quart bottles at ST. each.
PICTORIAL COUGH SYRUP, for the in
slant relief and speedy cure of Coughs. Colds
and Incipient Consumption. Consumptives il
advanced Stages of the disease will find grea
relief from its use. For infants and children
suffering with colds and troubled with coughs
it will be found most excellent and harmless
remedy, affordng speedy relief. Those ad
vanced in life, subject to dry hacking cough,
will obtain great relief from its use. Price 25c
per bottle.
The above are our own preparations manu-
featured with great care from the choicest ma
terials. and are confidently recommended fol
the diseases indicated. A liberal discount tc
the trade. For sale, both wholesale and retail
at our Drug Warehouse, No. AS King street
Alexandria, Va.
oct "a JANNEY & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-09

NTOTICE-To Mary T. Meekins, assigLee of
IN John Rose. and jesse f. Weems, trustee ::
You will take notice that, on the 2lst day Of
November, 1870. shall move the County Court
Of Fairfax county to appoint and substitute a
trustee in the place and stead of the said Jesse
by John Rose to the said Weems, bearing date
tho 18th day of September, 1865. and of record
on the land records of Fairfax county, book Z,
No. 8, page 26, with all the rights, powers, du-
ties and responsibilities of the said Jesse E..
Weems. who has removed beyond the limits Of
the State of Virginia. VIM. B TODD,
oc l6-law4w AISLE Of John Il. Kilman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-09
LEGAL NOTICES.

Y of Fairfax county, October Rules, 1870 :
Charles j. Jones, late Sheriff of King George
county, and as such administrator Of John F.;
Hoomes deceased, vs.. George w. Garter and
ohm X. Carter, defendants In chancery.
Mem: The object of this suit is to obtain o
decree for the settlement CT the guardian &C..
count of George w. Carter, as guardian OF
John +. Hoomes. .--..
Happening by affidavit fled that the de.
PENDANT, George w. Carter, is not resident OF
the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he ap-
pear here within one month after due publics-
ton hereof, and do what is necessary to protect
his interest A copy, teste:
F. D. RICHARDSON, Cpk.
Thos Moore, D. q. oct 15-la4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-09
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN
ASSAS RAILROAD.
&UH@ q % $3.50 $3.50 800


On and after MONDAY, Oct. IL 1870, one
daily passenger train will run between WASH
INGTON and LYNCHBUEG connecting at
Gordonsvllle, with tho Chesapeake and OHIO
Railroad 10 Richmond, Stsunton and the Vir-
GINA Springs; at Lynchburg for the West and
South west, and ut Washington, to tho Norm
and Northwest
Leave Washington daily at G:55 u. M; and
Alexandria at 500 q. M, arriving at Lynchburs
st sos D. m.
Leave Lynchburg 1T 6:25 u. M arrive al
Alexandria at 5:2G p. IL, and at Washington
at 6:l6 p. m.
Passengers for MANASSAS DIVISION
will leave Alexandria with the main line train
daily. except Sunday, at Socock M: pass
Strasburg at l:34 p m, and arrive 1T HARRISON
burg at 1850 p. m.
Eastward leave Hsrrisonburg st 1925 u. m.
pass Strssburg at 1l:25 a. M, and connecting ut
Manassas Junction with main line, arrive at
Alexandria at 6:25 p. m.
Good connections, by comfortable coaches,
are made to Fairfax Court House from Fairfax
station; to Mddleburg from Plains; TO Up
perville from Piedmont, and to Staunton from
Harrison burg. Ao,
trains make close connection at Strasburg 9Th
the Winchester and Stresburg Railroad to Win
chester Harpers Ferry, &C.
Through tickets and baggaHo checked H. Il!
prominent points.
j. NJ. BHOADUS.
oct 18-tf General Ticket 4 gent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-09
THE GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 9.
FASHIONABLE WEDDINGS. com.

FASHIONABLE WEDDINGS -Sextons com.
pete for weddings as they do for fashionable
funerals. Great efforts are made to attract
custom. Some churches are popular par ex-
celleDce. The house is kept perpetually warm
ed, and huge coal bill is run up. The GRIM
son carpet and canopy are kept in readiness.
Brilliant organists are engaged, aud these
triAes cost money for an organIst OF lame
viii not touch the keys on such an occasion
mon clerical fee for fashionable Wedding is
one hundred dollars. When the wedding tour
is completed, some parties have little lett with
which to begin lie. We know one who ran
this fashionable round borrowed on several
quarters of his saary-and came home on Sat.
urday night to tell his young bride that he
could make no provisions for q Sunday dinner,
and found her equal to the crisis. Don't be
troubled, my dear" said the young bride, I'VE
can do excellently we'll Tomorrow. Twill roast
the canary and boil the gold fish. '-N. T.
Letter.