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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
The FolIies Of Great Men.

Tyeho Brahe, the astronomer, chang
ed color, and his legs shook under him
on meeting a hare or a fox. DR.. John
son would never enter a room with his
left foot foremost; if by mistake, it
did get foremost, he would step back
and place his right foot foremost. JUL
ius Caesar was almost convulsed by the
sound of thunder, and always wanted
to escape the noise. To Queen Eliza
beth the simple word DEATH was full
of horrors. Even Talleyrand trembled
and changed color on hearing the word
pronounced. Marshal Sake, who met
and overthrew opposing armies, fled
and screamed in terroE at the sight of
q cat. Peter the Great could never be
persuaded to cross a bridge though he
tried to master the terror, he failed to
do so; whenever he set his foot on one,
he would shrek out in distress and
agony. Byron would never help any
one to salt at the table, nor would he
be helped himself; ifany of the arti-
Gle happened to be spilled on the table,
he would jump up and leave his meal
unfinished.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
CuriOsities of Earth.

At the city of Medina, in Italy, and
about four hundred miles around it,
wherever the earth is dug, when the
workmen arrive at q distance ofsixty-
three feet, they come to bed of chalk,
which they bore with an aUgur five
feet deep. They then withdraw from
epit befor ethe augur is removed, and
upon its extraction the water busrts
through the aperture, with great vio-
lence and quickly fills the newly made
well, which continues full, and is af-
fected by neither rains nor drOughts.
But what is the most remarkable in
this operation is the layers of earth as
we descend. At the depth offourteen
feet are found the ruins of an ancient
city, paved streets, houses, floors and
pieces of mason work. Under this is
found soft, oOzy earth, made up of
vegetables, and at twenty-six feet
large trees entire, such as walnut trees,
with the walnuts still stuck to the
stem, and the leaves and branches in
a perfect state of preservation. At
twenty-eight feet deep a soft chalk is
found, mixed with vast quantity of
shells, and the bed is eleven feet
thick. Under this vegetables are
found again.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
A painter was once engaged upon a

A painter was once engaged upon a
likeness of Alexander the Great
In the course Of his battles, Alexan-
der had received an ugly scar on the
side of his face. The artist was desir-
Gus of giving a correct likeness of the
monarch, and at the same time desir-
Gus of hiding the scar. 1t was diff
cult task to accomplish.
At length he hit upon happy ex-
pedient. He painted him in refiec-
tive attitude, his hand placed against
his head, while his finger covered the
scar. The best men are not without
their failings, their sears-but do not
dwell upon them. In speaking of
them to others, adopt the painters
expedient, and let the finger of love
be placed upon the scar.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

How To CHOOSE BLACK SILK
When a woman is about to choose
black silk, it is well to pull a thread
out of the "tram," or filling. She
must try the strength of the thread
iii breaks easily, the examination
has gone far enough; it is wisdom to
look further. We will suppose the
thread has been tried and indicates
some backbone, then it is necessary,
if the woman is right brave, and dares
to do such thing with a handsome
pair of clerks bearing down upon her
like a privateer upon a poor little mer-
chantman, to seize the silk by the cor
ner and rub it just as the washerwo-
man would do when she intends TO
remove a stain. If this awful ordeal
can be performed to perfeetion-re-
msmber some muscle must be brought
into play-the silk is honest and Ie-
gitimate. Ifit is heavy with dye, if
held up to the light, slight traces of
disaster may be discerned.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

Gen. Sherman declares that in his
opinion NauvOo is the proper place
for the Federal Capitol. NaUvOO is
between two and three hundred miles,
by the course of the river, above st.
Louis. 1t is the finest site for 4 city
with grand and snowy architecture to
be found on that stream. In choosing
it for the mundane headquarters Of the
Latter day Saints" the Mormon pro-
phet exhibited the aesthetic taste of
the true artist, as well as the Judgment
of the man of business. For not only
is it magnificent site for grand city,
but in that vicinity are found the most
extensive quarries of the best building
sJone in the Mississippi Valley.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
MRS. z. q. EELLS,

A 7 ROOM No. 3, Kings New
n Block, up stairs, Main St., Warren, Ohio
Manufacturer Of Hoop Skirts, great assort-
ment on hand-any size or style made to
order. Skirts altered and repaired on short
notice. A full assortment of Corsets and
Fancy Goods generally, at very low prices.
Agent for the WILSON SEWING MA
CHINE, sold cheaper than any other Lock
Stitch Machine. Thanking my former pa
irons, 1 would respectfully invite them and
many more to call again.
Dec o. lS69-ly.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

Few persons know how hard easy
writing is. Who that reads the light,
sparkling verse of Tom Moor, dreams
of the mental pangs, the long and
anxious thought which a single word
often cost him. Irving tells US that
he was once riding with the Irish
poet in the streets of Paris, when the
hackney coach went suddenly into a
deep rut, out of which it came with
such a jolt as to send their pates bump
against the roof. "By Jove, Ppe got
it," cried Moor, clapping his hands
with great glee. "GOt what" said
Irving. "Why," said the poet, ''that
lUord I've been hunting for six weeks,
to complete my lest song. That ras-
eally driver has jolted it out Of me-"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

The Prince and Princess of Wales
have now five children, namely:
Prince Albert Victoria, born January
s, 1854; Prince George Frederick, born
June 3, 1865; Princess Louise VictO-
ria, born February 20, 1867; Princess
Victoria Olga, born July s, 1868, and
the princess born November 26, 1869.
Their royal highnesses were married
March 10, 1858. Queen Victoria has
therefore, sixteen grandchildren.
The Crown Princess of Prussia has
three sons and two daughters; the
Princess Alice, one son and three
daughters; the Princess of Wales, two
sons and three daughters, and the
Princess Helena two sons.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
r. NFISON Pbvsician and Sn,

81 . geon. ONCE at the old stand of 10y &
Nelson. a few doors east of the First Nation
al Bank, Market Street, Warren o. Having
had q years experience in the practice, in
company with DR.. 10y, during which time
thousands of cases were treated by me, /
would state that will continue TO give par
ticular attention to all classes of diseases
For the accommodation of persons from a
distance, by cars or otherwise. l have ar
ranged TO be at my Office at the following
hours: From to 10 O'Clock, A. NJ; from s to
s O'Clock. P. NJ, j. r. NELSON
Dec. o, lS6e-iy.
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The Sub-Treasury-HOw Gold is Kept.

Inv oaD AAOh NOA0 ~
The vaults of the sub-treasury in
New York are two in number, and
situated on the main floor of the build
ing. The sides and roof of each are OF
eight feet of granite masonry, and two
feet of iron plates. Between the plates
are musket balls laid in loose. The
floor is thirty feet of masonry and two
feet of iron plates, also with a layer of
musket balls. Each vault is closed
with four iron doors weighing two
tons each, and is fastened by tive COM
binatiOn locks to each door. The three
inner doors are locked without a key,
while the locks on the outer ones are
operated by means of an instrument
about an inch long by half an inch
wide, which may be carried in vest
pocket. Each vault is about twelve
feet square. On the sides Ofeach apart
ment are built chests of iron, each of
the capacity of a quarter of a million
in gold coin. Each chest, when full,
is closed with an iron door, and fasten-
ed with lock which is sealed, so that
the door cannot be tampered without
breaking open the seal.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

A scholar out West, during his par
sing exercise came to the word" with, u
which he boldly declared "a noun" "
"YOu have never seen itused as such -
replied the teacher. 'But l have
though, condently retorted the young
hopeful ''Where?" Doesn't the Bible
say blind me with seven t0iths, and
L shall be as another man ~ The
teacher was vanquished.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

"Well, Laura, give me a short
sketch of the sermon. Where was
the text ?r
"0h, 1 don't know; 1 have forgotten
it. But, would you believe it.. Mrs.
A. wore that hOrrid old bonnet of
hers L could not keep my eyes off
from it at the time of church. A Miss
P. had on lovely little pink one
Mrs. 7. wore dress that must have
cost a mint of money! 1 wonder her
folks don't see the folly of her extravi-
gance. And there was Mrs. II. with
her mantle. 1t is astonishing what
want of taste some people show. -
''Well, if you have forgotten the ser
mon you have not forgotten the audi
ence. But which preacher do you
prefer, this one or Mr.. A ?" "Oh! Mr..
A. he is so handsome and so graceful
what an eye! and what a set of teeth
he has :"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

TRUMBULL NATIONAL BANK OF WARREN
WARREN, OHIO, Dec. Is, 1869. J
The Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders of
this Bank, for the election of directors, and
for the transaction of any other business
which may come before them, will be held
at the Banking house of the Association, on
Tuesday, January llth, 1870.
JOHN S. EDWARDS, Cashier.
Dec. 29-2w
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
q MON HOU S E,
HUBBARD, OHIO.

S. SHERMAN, PROPRIETOR.
TT AVING recently leased the well
Ill known Union House, at the center Of
Huopard, lately kept by VIM. Adams. pro-
pose TO keep hotel that shall prove satis-
factory 70 guests and the travelling public
generally. The hotel has just been put in
thorough repair and refurnished. Good Liv-
reasonable.
Sept 2. lS6e-lvr%
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

The merchants of Victoria, in Brit
ish Columbia, have sent a petition
to President Grant, asking that the
Northwest territory be annexed to the
United States. They declare that
they represent the wishes of large
number of the inhabitants of that re-
gion, and that confederation with Cam
ada is intOlerable. The English gov
ernment is becoming convinced of the
uselessness of maintaining European
dependencies on the continent.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

nR. F. MYERS, tenders his profess
i )sional service to the people of Warren
and vicinity, office front room, over Park &
Chew's Store-Stiles block. Hours, from 10
TO u, a. m, and to 8 p. m.-Residence, cor
ner Of high and Chestnut SITS.
Nov. q, lS6T-ly%
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

A LMON d. WEBB Notary Public,
n Fire and Life Insurance Agent; and
Pension and Bounty Agent. Passage Tick
cts sold to and from, and money remit
rates Office in Webb's Block, Main Street,
Warren. Ohio. JAM lS1O.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

= Little Johnny was being catechised
by his brother, who asked him what
he was made of. Johnny replied:
"You and me and papa are made of
dust, and mamma and sister are made
of mems wibs."
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

II n. DAWSON, Mayor of the Incor-
s porated Village of Warren, o., and alse
Justice of the Peace in and for said Village,
attends to all business usually transacted by
Justices Of the Peace. Mayors regular court
every Monday morning from to u o'clock
Jan. s. 1870.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

II UUINUC @ MVhUAIfg OCIICIs III oId-
il pie and Fancy Dry Goods, Carpets Mat
fngs and Floor Oil Cloths, window Shades
and fixtures, Tea, Coffee, &C. They keep con-
Stantly on hand, large and full aSSort-
ment Of goods in their line, of good quality
and fashionable styles, and offer them for
sale at the lowest prices in the market.
Jan. 5, 1870.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
EXECUTIVE REPORTS.

/ transmit herewith the report re-
quired by law of the pardons granted
during the year ending November 15,
1863, a report of the expenditures of
the Governors Contingent Fund,
copies of proclamatiOns issued during
the year, and several communications
accompanying gifts to the State of
portraits of former Governors.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

WHITTLESEY ADAMS, Fire and
w Life Insurance Agent, Warren, Ohio.
Merchandise and other property insured in
the best Companies, on favorable terms
Farm property, Isolated Dwellings, and their
furniture insured for one, three and five
years. Once in McCombs and Smiths block.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT.

The most important measure which
it will be your duty to consider at
your present session, is the proposed
amendment to the Constitution of the
United States. do not feel called
upon to discuss its merits. The great
body of that part of the people of Ohio
who sustained the laws for the recon-
struction of the States lately in rebel
lion believe that the Fifteenth
Amendment is just and wise. Many
other citizens who would not support
the amendment if it was presented as
the Inauguration of a new policy, in
view of the fact that impartial suf-
frage is alRady established in the
States most largely interested in the
question, now regard the amendment
as the best mode of getting rid of a
controversy which ought no longer to
remain unsettled. Believing that the
measure is right, and that the people
of Ohio approve it 1 earnestly recon-
mend the ratification of the Fifteenth
Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States. r. B. HAYES.
January 3, 1870.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
W. =. PORTER
", n. PORTER,

VIZ. PORTER. W. T. PORTER.
w n. &W. F. PORTER, Dealers
" in School and Miscellaneous Books,
stationary, Wall Papers, Periodicals, Pam
phlets and Magazines, at the New York Book
Store, Main Street, Warren, Ohio.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
7. J. MACKEY.

w.D. HALL. FL. MAcKEY.
HAIL & MACKEF, Manufacturers
H of Harness and dealers in Saddlery
Hardware, Trunks, NaliSes, Travelling Bags,
Whips. Horse Blankets, Saddles and Fancy
Saddlery, No. s, Market Street, Warren, o.
Jan. 5, $50.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
/, noIpHUS GRrTFR Deo1e

A D0LPHUS GRETER, Dealer in
"a Musical Merchandise of all descriptions,
viz: Pianos, Organs, Melodeons, Violins,
Guitars, ,Aeoordeons, ,Claronetts, Flutes, Flies,
Drums, PiaHo-spEeads, Piano-Stools, Sheet
music, Music-boolzs, Violin Strings, Guitar
Strings, &C., &c. Store in Webb's Block, over
Porter's Book Store. Jan. 5, 1870.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

A E. LYMAN, Dentist. Office over
IN thenew Millinery Store of NJ. o. Mes
ser, between Iddings & Morgan's and Freer
q Smiths Store, Market St, Warren, Ohio
Entrance at the CHRoNICLE Office, up stairs.
Jan. 5, lS7O-n
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

Mt g. TYLER, Manufacturer and
In Dealer in Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Cutlery
Fishing Tackle, Gun Materials, Sporting
Apparatus, Sewing Machines, &C., No. s, Mar
ket St., Warren. Ohio. Jan. 5, Is70-n
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

The amount of the public funded
debt of the State, November 10, 1865,
was $40, ,532, ,675 43. During the last
wear the Fund Commissioners have
redeemed of the various loans $685.
O9S 81, and have invested in loans not
vet due S159, ,643 80, leaving a total
debt yet to be provided for 1855, $685.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

N C. &D.W. WOODWORTH, Ply
h sicians and Surgeons, office over E. II.
Alllson's Drug Store, Main Street, Warren,
Ohio. ONCE hours from to a. m, and from
9to p. N. Feb. q, 1861.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12
INEBRIATE ASYLUM.

+ The expediency of establishing an
asylum for the cure of inebriates has
not been much considered in Ohio.
The encouraging results which are re-
ported by the officers in charge CT the
State Inebriate Asylum of New York,
induce me to recommend that the
General Assembly provide for full
investigation Of the subject.
AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
COLLEGE.
The Agricultural and Mechanical
College Fund, created by the sale of
land-scrip, issued to Ohio by the Ma
tional Government, amounted, on the
first instant, to S404,911,37l. The
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

GEORGE p. HUNTER, Attorney at
OLaw, Special attention paid to proceed
ings under Bankrupt Acts.
Warren, o., Jan. 5, ls70-tf.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

The management of the affairs of
the Penitentiary, during the pastyear,
has been good; discipline has been
maintained; under kind and judicious
treatment the prisoners have been in
dustrious and orderly, and the peeu-
mary results are satisfactory. The
number of prisoners, on the 31st Of
October, 1869, was 974, and the num-
Der of convicts admitted during the
year ending on that day was 347. This
is a decrease compared with the pre-
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

." B. PORTER, Attorney at Law,
w sOffice in Iddings' Block, Market St.,
Warren, Ohio. Ian 5, lS70-ly.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

Leaving balance in the Treasury,
Nov. 18th, 1869, of S43S, ,060.l4.
The estimates of the Auditor of
State of receipts and expenditures for
the current year, are as follows:
Estimated receipts from all
sources, including bslan-
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-01-12

T II. BRISCOE, Physician and Sur
D .geon. Ofiice at residence, north side Of
Market Street, two doors east Of Elm. Par
cular attention paid to Chronic diseases.
Jan. 5, IS70-lyr.
The New York herald., 1870-02-15
MARINE couaT-pAar z

A Dog Case--ActiOn for False Imprisonment.
Before Judge Gross.
Hutton IS. Ddntel Aoldn.-This was an action
brought to recover the sum Of $500 for false I'm
prsonment. The defendant On Italian, somc
months ago lost valuable setter dog, which he was
very anxious to recover In his searchings after his
lost canine TREND he visited, among other similar
establishments, the branch .'dOggery'' OF
the noted fancier, Mr.. Butler, IN Brooklyn.
Here defendant imagined that he discovered
the object OF his anxious search. IN an animal Of the
same classification a5 the lost one; but, as after
events showed, It was but counterfet presentment;
and thereby hangs tail. The defendant kept his
knowledge and his diplomacy to himself and
soon struck bargain for the counterfeit present.
ment to pay sixty dollars for the animal delivery
ut the Harlem Railway depot. Mr.. Butler accord-
iDgy despatched the dog by an eInpioye OF his
establishment, wh0 when he arrived at the depot,
had the dog taken from him by the plaintiff. who
Claimed 1t as his lost property. A policeman being
attracted to the scene which enSued arrested the
palnt1, who was Kept IN durance vile for two days
and then brought before Justice Dodge at the Jefer
son Market Police Court In the meantime The de-
fendant iOund on closer inspection that he had got
the wrong dog by the car aud, OF course, there
no complaint as against Mr.. Buffers man. The
l0tter-tho pialmin-nOw sues for $500 compensa-
ton Tor false arrest ana imprisonment.
Tho above statement or facts having been
sworn to Judge Gross submitted tue case to the jury
after very GEAR exposition Of tue law relating TO
lalsc Imprisonment ana malicious prosecutions Inc
jury, alter short absence, returned averdct Ior
the plalntn; damages zen dollars.
The New York herald., 1870-02-15
STARVED TO DEATH.
How a Mnn Lived Five Days ON Ono Pound
OF Crachcrs-Then Died.

How q Mnn Lived Five Days ON Ono Pound
OF Craclscrs-Then Died.
People VIII readily believe that destitution exists
in this city, often to the extremesr degrees but few
will credit tho statement that there many IN the
heart OF this popuoas and pnilanthropic metropolis
who every winter perish from actual starvation. In
the regions OF Water and Cherry streets
and In the heart OF the Sixth ward thou
sands now tenant damp, nlthy and lousy Gel
lars, unfit for habtaton by tho lowest
hogs. one by ono these people sink into
nameIess graves, and after q brief interval their
places are 1lled by others. Thus these vile holes
which for hunanity's sake should oe instantly
closed 10 human occupancy forever, become the
established channels by which poor. SICK and suffer-
ing men. who jet have something to live for. pass
mo forgetfuiness. That somc action is demanded
no one who reads the following case. discovered by
the sanitary inspectors, can deny. Where
are those missions whose office 1t Ia TO per
form acts OF cnarity' They impore trs
Congregations OF tho city. They tell OF their
marvellous works; but how IS it the. ci,,Zcn nm
der their very Loses, suffers and lnay dies from
want Of foodf How In IL, also with the orclals-
the Commissioners OF Cnaritcs and Corrcct,pu ,
Iher atLcntion Is iny1te4 To the Ioilowinc:-On the
evening OF saturday, February g. inspectors Post
and Ely. OF the Board OF Health In searcnlng for
was lingering IN extreme desdtution AT NO ia
wafer ssreet. They sought Snesc premises and
descended to the basement by pair of
diapldaied stairs. Once upon tae LANDING vi
= dark dreary ana ilthy hoyel they tapped
for admiisancc. There was no response
Trey raped again and again, aud yct All
was stllocss. For quarter OF an h0ur they Kept
up tnelr enoeAyor W gam t68 Interior, but without