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The New York herald., 1870-04-23
HE COUR rs.
A Collision se-Embezzling Letter-Larceny
by Custom House 0ficial-A Counter
feiter Committed for Trial-Indecent
Assault-A Burglar Sentenced.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT cuus1.
A COllisl0n Case.
ofnro IudUo farH

Before Judge BatcnfOrd.
Tho schooner Hero rs. The Steamboat N0rthteld.-
This was suit brought by the owners Of the
schooner Hero against the owners OF the steamboat
Northned for damages alleged to be incurred by the
former vessel while being tugged by the tugboas
Hunter, by o collision with the Northdeld, TO the
pilot OF which the blame OF the collision charged.
The collision took place on tho Battery sinking the
schooner involving loss TO the owners OF 81 500,
for the recovery OF which the action was brought.
Judge Blatchf0rd holds that the collision was
caused by The Hunter ltugboat, not stopping soon
enough, aud The Northneld was blameless The
libel 10 therefore dismissed as against the hortheld
but decree is ordered against the Hunter, with
costs.
The New York herald., 1870-04-23

DRAFT.
When the call was made for volunteers the invasion
seemed so near and the prospect OF wGr SO certain
shat great many Of the French Canadians were i'm
pressed with the fear that there would be draft,
they decided 70 leave the country. Probably from
1000 10 1000 Of this class have gone over
INTO the States within fortnight, and the
Central ticket ONCE about hall an hour to-day, and
during that time not less than hundred Of these
panicstrcken natives came IN and purchased tickets
Tor towns in New Hampshire ana Massachusetts.
They will probably find that asylum OF tranquility
and serenity IN the United Stales which so many
Americans found IN Canada during the late civil war
between the North and South.
GENERAL DEPR ESSION IN BUSINESS.
Even II the Fenans should reserve hostile opera
tions Tor more distant PERIOD they have, by tile
contemplating Of an invasion, done an ncalculable
amount Of damage TO Canada and the Dominion
genei ally in the matter oil prostrating tamp0r-
arily her commercial interests Scarcely anything
has been done during the past fortnight and there
are no cheering prospects OF early activity In busi
ness. The hotel keepers and merchants complain
bitterly OF tnis and are very emphatic in the denun
Citations Of Fenlanism as well as the needless hua-
baloo which they think the government is making.
from m ans 70 al and be
successive feeling OF insecurity OF person and pro-
perty, Is producing
4 STRONG ANNEXATION FEELING
ali over the Dominion, and IN no section does 1t
show more the snrface than In this very city or
Montreal II the three tickets OF annexation, Cana
dian Independence or o continuance OF the present
Dominion government could be put into the field
tomorrow the first named measure would
s SS an sna berlin rom %S
oil seem to have come simultaneously, ana the peo
pie rapidly beginning to see that general con-
federation Of the whole North American continent
inevitable. The Canadas, Nova Scotia, New Bruins.
wick and Prince Edward Island are all ripe for q
union with the States, and, with or without Fenlan
war, or with or without the cOnquering Of the Red
River rebellion, the ceremony OF official wedlock
cannot long be deferred. The international cOnven-
fion called at Niagara Falls ON the sth or July ID
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

The Court of Common Pleas common
ced on Monday last, Judge Frease presi-
ding, and Sheriff Dunbar and Clerk Hell.
denbrand with their several assistants of
hclatlng. Tho Grand Jurors arc as follows:
Zenos Edwards, Hiram Hostetter, NJ.
Brindle, Joseph Keel, Alex. NJ. Wise. Jno.
Kerstetter, Fred. Shively, Jacob Baugh-
man, Andrew Sell, John Ginder, John
Mobley, Isaac Reck, Frank Orr. George
~Schlabaugh and Jacob Hane. Mr.. Ed
wards was appointed foreman.
Up to Tuesday evening l3I persons had
been summoned to testify before the
Grand Jury. AL this is attended with
expense to the county, and there certainly
should be some reason to think crime had
been committed, before summoning l3l
witnesses from all parts of the county.
On Monday some 40 motions were heard
IN that number o. cases, and entries made
giving leave to answer DC.
On Tuesday some 20 similar motions
were allowed, and several cases entered as
settled or left of docket.
In the case of VIM. Vankirk vs. w. A
Nixon, G. s.. Long and Others. Judgment
by confession was entered Tor SIII,JS.
g. P. McCadden VS. j. P. Hurst ct al
N5 - SOuASoSloA AOA 9JO-roO.
Jacob Siblla VS. Mary Alberts ct al
partition ordered.
Saml. Howenstine.et al VS. Silas McKin-
ney ct al-partition ordered.
Jacob Secrist VS. c. H. Hester, judg-
ment by confession for Sl6O.
s.: S. Givler vs. a. F. Wolf, judgment by
confession for $3.50.
S. P. Shriver VS. G. S. Long, jury trial,
the jury being Alex. Henderson, T. ].
WhipPle, Abner Taylor, John Wrestler,
Saml. Kryder, Hamilton Harris Jno. Nc
Cannon, Avis Stiner, Ed. White, David
Smith, Absalom Spohphauer. Verdict
for defendant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
Ave. val. Ave. as re- Ave
in 1859. Iurned bY a
Total Average.-2l

The average value as returned by the
assessors was not changed, and it will be
seen the increase over 1859 is so per cent,
raising from 26 to $3S an acre. This is a
higher rate than in any of our neighboring
counties, being Sc per acre higher than in
Wayne county.
Numerous individual complaints were
made, but we observed when the persons
complaining were asked if they would sell
their farms at the figure complained of
they did not respond age.
The adjustment puts the lands in Can
ton township outside of the city at 500
per acre. The coal lands returned at $3.50
were modified by placing the excess in the
name of the ~lessees, no change being made
where the lands were not leased.
The board added So per acre to sec. II,
SD to sec. 2, $25 to Geo. Cooks land in
sec 8, SIS to balance of sec. 8, $50 to Ober-
Inns in sec. 8, $50 to Sprankle's in sec. 8,
SIS to Geo. Smiths in sec. 8, and 800 to
balance of sec. 8, $58 to Donnamiller and
Bechel in secs, and Is to $25 to balance
Of sec. s., $45 to n. E.. IA of sec. 6, 10 to
500 to balance of sec. g., $40 to sec. Is, $25
to IA, $25 to 10, S. each %, % and 81,
$25 to IA, $25 to n. } of Is and 500 to S.
J of Is. Section Z was increased to $40
s to $50, 10 to $50, II to $40, u to $50,
16 to $50, and nearly all the other lands
from S. to $40 per acre.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
DIED.

WILLIAMs-In Plain tp, on the 10th inst, Of
consumption, Mrs. Barbara Williams, aged about
80 years.
Mrs. Williams leaves her husband and three
children to pourn her death.
A his residence at Pola, Illinois, on the 4th inst,
ALEXANDER McCULLY, aged II years.
Mr.. McCully was one Of the pioneer settlers OF
MassiIlon, and for years one its leading business
men. He had q contract and built q portion Of
the Ohio Canal in 1861, and opened the first re-
tail store In MAssillon, where N Sioiia's grocery
now is. Mr.. McCully was Auditor Of Stark cOun-
ty prior to 1919. He was an active and jealous
Democrat and a genial gentleman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
a Serious Fire-Three Stables and u
burned.
Love, love, love, love is like a dizziness,
1t plays the deuce with many men, and interrupt


On Monday night about 10 o'clock u
city was endangered by a serious fire which
broke out in DR.. Douds's stable, in court
alley, west Of Market streek and on the
block Immediately south of the Square
1t was soon envelOped in flames, and the
fire soon communicated TO the two stables
of c. Oberly, reaching 7th street, and the
wind blowing from the southwest, In a
brief time dashed the flames into fury
The stables of course were more or less
full Of hay, straw, oats, DC. Mr.. Oberly's
large 2 story frame warehouse abutting his
stable on the east also caught. Indeed
the flames spread very rapidly, and for a
time looked very dangerous, threatening to
sweep through to Market street and north
to Eagle block. Our fremen and hosemen
were soon in POSITION and got their hose
attached to the Wcter plugs. From three
to six fierce streams Of water continued
pouring upon the FIRE for over an hour,
and gradually subdued the raging and de-
vouring element, md prevented its spread
ing, Dolls livery stable, across the alley
and On 9TH street, was on fire several
times, but the deiuge of water saved its
destruction, although it was somewhat
damaged. Oberly & Sons warehouse was
not entirely burned down, although the
fire had for a time full possession Of the
east end in the upper part and roof. The
warehouse contained a large quantity of
wines. liquors and groceries. In a room
up stairs were several beds in which the
male members Of the family kept their
clothing not for immediate use. One of
the clerks was in bed when the fire COM
menced, and had to.hurry himself out
The horses, cows and hogs on the premi-
ses were all got out, though some had q
narrow chance.
Our citizens again on this occasion wit
messed the efficacy Of our water works
1t Is hard to say where the fire would have
run to had we depended on the old sys-
tenn of cisterns and engines and wells
We learn the loss to G. Oberly & Son is
serious, as they had no insurance. Their
loss is about $1,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
Legal NO1Ice.

Mary Elizabeth Wise. State of Ohio, Stark Co.,
Plaintiff, Court Of Common Pleas,
VS.. Petition for Divorce.
Anthony Wise, Def
TIE defendant Anthony Wise is hereby notified
that on Saturday, September 10th, 1870, the
plaintiff above named filed her petition in the office
Of the Clerk of Court Of Common Pleas, within
and for said Stark county, Ohio: That said petition
states that the,plaintiff and defendant above named
were married on November 1864; that the defend
antahas been guilty Of gross neglect of his duties
toward the plaintiff, I'D has wholly failed and re-
fused to provide for the plaintiff, or to supply her
with the necessaries OF life, and compelled her
to leave his house and taYe up her home with her
parents that said defendant has been frequently
guilty of adultery with one Mary Herner, with
whom he has for a long time cohabited in a state
of adultery, and that he is now so cohabiting with
her.
Said plaintiff prays iG her said petition for a di-
vorce from said defendant, and that her maiden
name be restored to her.
The said defendant mnst appear and answer
said petition on the 18th day of 0ctoberA. I. 1s7o.
WILLIAM A.. LYNCH,
septlOw6 Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
An Ordinance
To 6OrroV MoneyJor the Extension Of City Water
Works.

10 OOINOO "N"S5gO NS "N~~
Works.
Section 1. WHEREAS the demand for additional
water privileges in portions Of the city not yet
supplied, Is great and urgent. Therefore
BE it ordained by the city council Of the city Of
Canton, Ohio, That the Trustees of the City Wa
ter-Works be and they are hereby authorized to
borrow for the use of the water-wOrks the sum of
Fifteen Thousand Dollars; said money shall be
obtained by the sale of City Water-Works Bonds
for any period not exceeding hfteeu years, and
shall bear interest at the rate of eight per cent
per Afnum payable semi-annually, and shall be
by the President of the Council and the
~HeEk, and be sealed with the corporate seal,
and the good faith of the city shall be pledged for
their payment-princiPal and interest-at matu-
rity. This loan and the issue Of bonds therefor,
are made In anticipation Of reVenue to be derived
from taxation as provided by law, Provided, That
no pipe be laid upon any street or part OF street
In which there is not a guarantee from property
owners that 10 per cent. annually OF the invest
ment will be paid for the use Of water
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon
the.lapse Of ten days from its final passage and
publication.
Passed October II, 1870. O.
DANIEL woRLEY, President.
-. rN.,u- Clerh-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
Transfers OF Real Estate.

Jos A Meyer to George Worth, lot 7 in
Jos A Meyers add to Canton, for $500
VIM Newhouse to Jonathan Shoemaker
14l acres in Marlboro tp $500
w 7 Mathews to Setterlin & Shearer,
part of lot 36in Massillon 1926
Geo Carstany to Celinda Clemens, 25
acres in Washington tip. 1900
Geo A Webster to Jas T Griffith, l acre
in Lexington tp. $50
Martin Wikidal to Sarah c Schwartz,
lot q IN Wikidals Sd add 10 Canton, $50
VIC Thompson to T + Bender, lot 2575
in Ts-3d add to Canton, 500
NJ Sarver to Jno K CRUDE, lot 7 in
Canton, $50
Jesse hartman TO Frank Hyatt, part of
lots 9 and 10 in Youngs add to Canton,
325
Joseph Summers to NJ Grabuehl, l6
acres in Perry tip. lO0SO
Joseph Coleman to GoGeip Grosklaus &
Edward Hug, z acres in Bethlehem tp.
$500.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
ELwooD's Female MINISTRIES ave two

ELwooD's FEMALE MINsTRLs gave two
Of their performances in the Opera House
on Wednesday and Thursday evenings
last. 1t was something of a novelty to
see a Female Minstrel troupe and they
drewI very good houses, Notwithstanding
peared in our city. The singing and dan
eng was good, while the jokes, De, of Fox
and Blair brought down the house. The
daring trapeze performance of Eva and
Fred Costello excelled anything we have
yet seen, and fairly electrified the audience.
In fact the whole performance was one Of
the best we have ever seen and well de-
serves q good house.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
General Robert =. Lee

We observe all over the country public
meetings are being held for the purpose of
expressing sentiments OF esteem and re-
spect for the lately deceased GENERAL
ROBERT E. LEE, in regard to his great
services to our country during the Mexi-
can War, and for his high character as a
citizen and a patriot. These manifesto
tons speak well for the iberality of pub
lie sentiment, that manhood and humani-
ty ARE not entirely extinct. We learn
these meetings are largely attended.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

SEVERAL of our friends occupying up
per rooms in our city in different BUILDINGS
and in different localities, about a quarter
before IL A. NJ. yesterday, felt a vibration
or trembling of the building, three dis
tinct times only a few seconds apart
Compositors at the case felt the floor Civ
ing way beneath their feet and their
stands holding their type cases shook con-
siderably. The only way to account for
1t is that there was a small earthquake in
these parts. If an earthquake we may
hear more of the incident.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
q
mIlIlnerx.

Mrs. Cuff would inform her friends that
she has Just replenished her stock of MILL
merry to which she invites the attention OF
the ladies. Her assortment of white goods
is exceedingly attractive, and the ladies
will do well to call and examine. Also a
large supply of hosiery, hoop skirts, &c
Remember, the place is in Haas's block,
nearly opposite the American Hotel. Mrs,
Cluf invites the ladies to call and see her
goods and learn prices. 18w2.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
GEN. GpANr, the President of the Uni

GEN. GIANT, the President of the Uni
ted States, says that many important
affairs of state have been amicably settled
On account of the soothing influences ex-
-erted on the frame by sitting on one of
Blake's Patent Chair Springs, that make
a spring chair and an oscillating rocking
chair out of any common chair. by attach
ing them to the front legs. Agents wan
ted. This business must move to a sue
cessful . completion. Call on or address
ANDREW NJ. BLAKE, Cleveland Avenue,
Canton, Ohio. Stf.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

ALIVE and large meeting was the Dem
ocratic meeting held in front Of the Court
House steps on the evening before the
election. Col. Ball presided, and made a
few suitable and appropriate remarks
Mr.. Schaefer made the principal speech,
holding the attention of the audience for
over an hour, and frequently e%liciting ap-
plause. May we have more such the next
campaign, c~Ommencingin time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

ANY n wishing to purchase anything
in the line of hardware, saddlery, carriage
goods, lap robes, horn blankets, druggett,
rugs, mats, &c, will do well to call and ex-
anime our stock, as we have lately receiv-
ed a large assortment of new goods, and
now feel safe in saying that we have the
largest and best selected stock in the coun-
ty, which we are selling at prices that de-
fy competition. We guarantee quality of
goods to be as represented.
1Stf. CoRRELL & Son.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
Market.

CINCINNATI, October I9.-Cotton, advance asked
but none established; middling 1870. Flour
and firm, new 46c; old 55c. Rye dull and de-
cline d &c; at TS@SOc. Oats quiet aud unch9nged
at S3g45c Barley quiet and. unchar Sed winter
1901 Is. Eggs scarce and firm at 25G24c. But
ter firm and advanced TO 34G3sc. Cheese firm
and advanced 1%c; factory l41H9l51Sc Clover
seed dull at 800 Pork in fair demand with ad-
yanced sales at &c 90; shoulders l3Iac; sides I7Lc
Hogs dun and dropping ~ asa IS; three hous-
eskilled 1000 to-day. Weather coo. Green meats
safeable at So, lIIsGI2IEr >rou".rrs, slCes and
hams held hi. 'r. W. -r, or aud Unset,Icu;
sJ.eS ., Srr ca; Sc, .fu.. u-
GU.us ll-%. r. aause ug-. Money easy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

WHILE at Massillon day before yester-
d ay we observed two beautiful paintings
i IN the windows of ]! B Esteps store.
from The pencil of Mr., William T. Math-
ews. of New York city. The fruit pisca-
torial picture is certainly exquisite in de-
sign and finish and the portrait impresses
n at once as being a most striking pic
ture finished in the most superb style Of
the Art.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
Cure of Weakness and
Spinal DefOrmity by
Mechanical Support.

nR E. p. BANNING, of New York. who has
IL made the subject the study of his life, in
forms the Medical Profession and others, that he
may be consulted at the American Hotel in Can
ton until the 10th of October (and not longerl for
the prompt cure of Weakness and Displacements
in the Female System; Spinal Curvature, Nerv-
BUSINESS, Ruptures, Piles, certain Weaknesses, by
his system of Mechanical Support. This system
is NEW AND RATIONAL, and based on the fact that
many serious affections are often caused, not so
much by actual disease as by weakness and a me-
chanical displacement of the internal parts con-
cerned, which, like dislocations of the joints, re-
quire restoration to the proper position by me
chanical means. oct7tf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
Hrnzrn. at ths OLA Pitt.burrh proce

HERzER. at the old pittsburgh grocery
the worthy successor of Adam Lippert,
continues to supply his numerous custom
ers with the choicest and best Of family
groceries at the lowest possible Margin
His eapacious establishment is always
well supplied with the very best. and to
see the crowd Of customers usually there,
one mast come to the 'conclurion that the
old Pittsbzrgh Grocery maintains its no
bic reputation for good and cheap goods.
Call at Herzers. 7tf.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

Nh. ]. H. WATSON, our foreman, had
four of his fingers, two on Zach hand,
crushed in the rollers of the 'jobber" last
Friday. Theywere dressed and bound by
DR.. Goucher, and are doing as we'll as cod
be expected, though it will be some days
before he is able for duty.-AHiance Mon
iIOr,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

In our report last week of the proceed
ings of the Mayors Court We stated
Richard Welch was hauled up for being
drunk and d%isorderly. All a mistake, and
we gladly take the drunk all back. 1t
seems Richard during the fair merely
jumped over the fence to get in and got
into trouble and the Mayors court. That
was all.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

THE Garibaldi Black Kid Gloves sold
only by Disque & Jackman, are having a
very large sale, and are giving satisfaction
IN every case. They have advanced in
price IN the East. and we have but a few
dozen to sell at the old price, $l.5O-the
cheapest glove in the market.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
on6 CONTAMINATION


Probably never before in the whole history Of
medicine, has any thing won SO widely and so
deeply upon the confidence of mankind, as this
excellent remedy for pulmonary complaints.
Through a long series of years, and among most
of the races of men it has risen higher and higher
in their estimation, as it has become better known.
Its uniform character and power to cure the va
rious affections of the lungs and throat, have
made it known as q reliable protector against
them. While adapted to milder forms of disease
and to young children, it is at the same time the
most e~ffectual remedy that can be given for incip-
lent consumption, and the dangerous affections
Of the throat and lungs. As a provision against
sudden attacks of Group, it should be kept on
hand in every family, and indeed as all are some
times subject to colds and coughs, all should be
provided with this antidote for them.
Although settled Consumption is thought in
durable, still great numbers of cases where the
disease seemed settled, have been completely
cured, and the patient restored to sound health
by the Cherry PectOrdL. So complete is its
mastery over the disorders of the Lungs and
Throat, that the most obstinate of them yield to it.
When nothing else could reach them, under the
Cherry PectOrGL they subside and disappear.
Singers and Public Speakers find great
protection from it.
Asthma is always relieved and often wholly
cured by it.
Bronchitis is generally cured by aking the
CheTry PectordL in small and frequent doses.
So generally are its virtues known, that we
need not publish the certificates Of them here, or
do more than assure the public that its qualities
are fully maintained.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

THE new school building in the Fourth
Ward, at the north end of Cherry St., will
be opened on Monday, Oct. 81. Let par
ents and pupils take notice. The design
Is to have school only in the lower rooms
this winter. The Board have not yet fix
ed the territory for these rooms.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

The Democratic Band discoursed excel
lent music at our meeting the night before
the election. 1t will soon become a wor-
thy competitor of the G. a. R. band. They
favored our residence with a visit one
night last week, and gave several of their
best airs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
Jacob 5. nrowneweII, E-or.

Has returned to first principles, and
has opened his tailor shop directly oppo-
site the American Hotel. We nope Mr..
Brownewelrs health will enable him to
continue to serve the public, and that he
will get a good share Of patronage. He
cuts and makes up suits tastefu.ly and
f~ashionably, on reasonable terms.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

THE storm Of Monday night became a
gale about midnight and continued for
some two hours. IL is well for Canton
that the FIRE at Oberly's was subdued be-
fore the wind blew so violently. At Cleve-
land, Chicago, and indeed all along the
lakes it was a terrible gale wreckIng many
ships with some loss Of life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21

THE PITTsBURGH GROCER is the title
Of a small four column monthly sheet,
published by Arbuckles & Co., and edited
by Mr.. Us. Styne, a competent and wor-
thy gentleman. There is some good read
ing in the Grocer, and we would advise
our Canton grocers to send for a number.