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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

TIE base balIists are on a strike
about these days. s A
In some sections the late frosts have
done great damage to the fruit crop.
WM. III. SAPP has opened new ice
cream saloon, three doors east of Phe-
nix Block.
The warm weather of the past few
days, has started the soda fountains
running. ~
DE-. C. II. ApPLEGATE will make his
next visit to Ravenna on Wednesday
and Thursday next, May 11th and 18th.
BILLINGS says: He who would
in business thrive, must either bust or
advertise"
AN Apron Festival was held at Cit
izen's Hall on Tuesday evening. Twas
a gay affair.
J. III. BIssELL was held to bail in
$500 for his appearance in the e. S.
District Court, to answer the charge
of passing counterfeit money.
Mr.. JAMES HUDSON had three valu-
able cows killed by the early morning
Express train on the A. & G. W. Ry.
on Monday morning.
FROM appearances, those having cat
tie running at large in the streets
would save. money by hiring them
pastured.
Mrs. G. a. PITKIN has remodeled
and fitted up her rooms east of Phe-
nix Block, and is ready to serve the
public with delicious ice cream dur
ing the season. 81
The Board of Education have fur
nished the primary department of the
Union Schools with neat new and
convenient desks, which were much
needed, E Il
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IL months

: The above mentioned stock were
not fat, but only in fair growing con-
dition and have by this time gained
several hundred pounds in addition.
lis ol q i'aTa.isag E i..' ..7sl VERITAs,,
Mantua May l, 1871. ~ nh<s ~
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Teachers, Examinations.

Teachers EXAMINATIONS.
The Board OF School Examiners for Portage
County, will hold meetings, for the Examina-
tion of applicants. sin the Court House, until
further notice, commencing att O'Clock, A. NJ
and close at A r. NJ, as follows: 4aifs!
Saturday April 22d. az 2atfa1
Saturday, April 29th.
Saturday May 6th.esYs1 90. 0.ss.E g,
And on the last Saturday of each month there
after, until further notice. fi0
Rayenna, April - 1s7i, 1s7ytf.EE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

SoLD OUr.-Dr. D. r. Greenlee has
disposed of his ,proparty on Walnut
street, and also his medical practice to
DR.. F. w. Coffin. We understand
that it is DR.. G.'s inteHtion to remove
to Cleveland.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

q WE noticed the other day very
neat and comm odious band carriage
in front of the works of Messrs. Furry
& King, built by them for Hamilton
& Rawdon's Variety Show.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

LOOK OUT FOR THEM.-The latest
dodge in counterfeiting is the altering
of ones to twos, pasting printed es2's"
over the figure '1's" giving the bill
every appearanceofbe being ofthe former
denomination. Those handling scrip
will do well to have an eye on the
sWindlers. 0Eh
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04
L. c. JACKSON g. co.,

L. c. JACK SON g. CO.,
at tle old store of Miss ackson,s so long occu-
pied as Millinery Store.
The new firm solicit a continuance of the GUS
tom which has been so kindly bestowed upon
the establishment in the past.
They have received their new spring stock, a
choice selection of goods, Trimmed Work, Hats,
Bonnets Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Tissues, &C.
Ladies are respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime the goods. No pains will be spared to
suit, and to give entire satisfaction to custc-
mers. .4.f5 ta asija951e aft 81 fg9
q Their Store is four doors east of Phenix
Block, Main street, north side.
..--.,,,.,o..,.-,1L. G, JACKSON & co.
Ravenna, April 10, 1871, 4w.
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J. WEDNESDAY, of last week was the
fifty-second anniversary of the estab-
lishment of the order of Odd Fellow
ship in the United States, and the day
was generally celebrated throughout
the country. The members of the Or
der at Kent commemorated the event
by grand festival and other appro-
pirate ceremonies. Quite number
of fhel members ofthe Lodge at this
place with their wives attended. The
exercises were held in the Universal
ist Church. Rev. a. Wilson deliver
ed an eloquent and appropriate ad-
dress, and brief addresses.w were made
by Revs. Wood and Eaton. A repast
was served al the Hall of the Order
The Ravenna Silver Cornet Band fur
nished the instrumental music, and
there. was no discount on that, we'll
bet; and the Choir of the Universalist
church sang several pieces most ad-
mirably. The occasion was highly
enjoyed by all who participated in it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

ALMOST A FIRE.-Between one and
two O'Clock on Tuesday afternoon, a
fire w6s discovered on the roof of the
wood shop of Merits & Riddles ex-
tensiye Carriage : Works on Main
street. The alarm was given and
hundreds rushed to the locality. The
firemen had their implements man
ned and in readiness, expecting to
have work to do, but the flames were
soon quenched by a few buckets of
water judiciousiy applied by the men
about the works, before any eonsid-
cradle damage had been done. The
location of the fire was but few feet
from where it caught last fall.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

The base balIists are on strike
about these DAYS. s uE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

At shalersyille Exchange, Wednesday evening.
May II, 1871. Music-Miller & Farris' full
band. Lovers of pleasure are cordially invited.
c. H. THOMPSON,
l40-2w. z.-- .-r s5 Proprietor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04
SOME Of the observing noticed

SOME OF the observing noLlced Inat
the Circus on Monday displayed the
flags of all nations except that of the
United States, and argue. that for that
reason and having originated in At
lanta, Georgia, it was, a .srebel, show"
AS far as the inside arrangement of
the show was concerned the United
States flag was most prominently dis
played. Still that is neither here nor
there, for we have in years gone by
seen displayed in professions com
posed of those who claimed to be par
excellence thea party Off loyalty, flags
with but a fraction of the stars. and
bars of the old banner of the Union,
and we have read in loyal lIhyme,Jthe
advice to Clear down the Haunting
lie, SO. So you see appearances are
often deceitful," and you can't some
times most ALWAYS tell
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

The new s450 Bed Spring, manufactured by
Vance Wells, the best article ever sold for the
money. Every one guaranteed to give satisfac-
ION - 1T.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

On Monday last Locomotive on the
A. &c. w. Ry., set fire to the meadow
of Mr.. E. A. Babcock, just north of
town, and the flames spread over sew
eral acres greatly endangering the
fences, 5ut they were saved by con-
siderable hard work.
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LOCAL NOTICES.
BOy Wanted.


A good stout boy can obtain permanent sit.
uation, by applying to
May 4, 1s7l-tf GEO. p. TICKNOR.
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A New Stock of Perfumery,

Comprising all late extracts at ~
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SECOND NATIONAL BANK,
OF RAVENNA, o.
Designated Depositary of the
U. s.

US. Bonds and Securities bought, sold and
exchanged at our counter, at best market rates
stocks and Bonds, of all kinds bought and
sold on Commission, in New York, or any de-
sired market.
Highest Market rate for $40 and 1o-4o
Coupons, Gold, Silver, and premium funds
of all kinds.
Drafts drawn and cashed on all the principal
Cities in the United States.
Sight Drafts on England and Ireland and
Passage Tickets to or from those Cities at
New York rates.
Revenue Stamps-aIl sizes for sale.
Accounts and Depotits of Business men and
individuals, received on most favorable terms
and prompt and liberal treatment guaranteed
Interest allowed on time deposits as may be
agreed upon.
GEO. ROBINSON, President
Sept. 8. 1885, If.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

LARGE SLAUGHTER OF RATs.-Mr.
Elon Olin, living in the southeast cor
ner of Streetsboro, killed in one hour.
on Monday, the oath ult., one hundred
and twelve rats, all but eighteen of
which were full grown, and the next
forenoon he killed fifty-three. That
is thinning out the varlnints pretty
rapid Let thework go on.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

'aqis 9ia The Magic Cough BaIsam Aa
Is the best remedy known for Coughs. Colds,
Cronp, whooping Cough, Weak Lungs Bron-
chitis, &c, &C., &c, Try It. M 5-tsI
Z. p. BRAINERD & SON,
are the Proprietors of this valuable medicine.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04
Democratic Committee Meeting

The members of the Democratic Central CoIns
mittee of Portage County, are requested to meet
at the Office of S. d. Norton. in Rayenna,
ON SATURDAY, MAY 6rH,
for the purpose of fixing the time and manner
of holding the Convention to choose delegates
to the Democratic State Convention, to be held
in Columbus on the 1st of june next, and also to
fx the time for holding the Convention, for
nominating county officers for the fall election
of 1871 and for the transaction of such other
business as may come before the Committee
1t is hoped that every member OF the Commit
tee, and such other OF our Democratic friends
in the county rs can make il convenient to do so,
will attend. s. D. NORTON.
April q, 1911, 139 -2w. Chairman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

Sewing Machine Needles.
1 am prepared to furnish all numbers of Nee
dies for the following Machines. My Needles
are from the best manufactures in Germany,
and are warranted to be perfect. 81 q
PRICE LIST.
Singer, Howe, Weed, Davis, three for 25c, or
T5c per dozen,
Wheeler & Wilson, Florenee three for a5c, or
S5c per dozen. .---..
Wilcox Gibbs, foe each, or 81 10 per dozen
All orders by mail must be accompanied by
the scrip. A. G. MASON.
1S1-tEz-2-fi Z Fl kst Ravenna, Ohio.
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List of Advertisements.

List of Advertisements.
R@wait, Dewey & Co-New Firm.
ReF Rosston, Springer s. Henderson's Great
Mastodon Menagerie and Circus.
EBernard Kinney-Grocery and Provision
Store.
nsS-P H. Bean-The Clipper Mower.
~E r Wait-Co- Partnership Notice.
LOCAL NOTICES. f&F5
NE-Geo P Ticknor-Boy w anted.
n~N. Converse-Read, Read.
R&g-C H Thompson-May Party.
RkS-Wait Dewey & Co-Splendid New Styles
RGF Wait, Dewey s. Co-Pebble Spectacles.
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MAN Party

The genuine article can be had only at
IS IS WAIT, DEWEY & cos.
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May 1, 1871.
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New FFii,rm-New q, mi Mil1Inerv Goods. :.

Miss L. C. jackson, has taken into co-part-
nership. Miss Lydia A, Wing, and the business
will hereafter be prosecuted under the firm
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04
times most always tell.
WAsruNG MADE EAsY.+The

WAsHuNG MADE EAsY.-The Ma
tional Clothes Washer and Boiler is
saidEto be the most complete and per-
feet Washing Machine ever invented
doing tn e work easily; expeditions
Ilyf4and completely. MIR eJarnes M.
Crouch is the owner of the right to
manufacture and sell these machines
in several Counties IN this vicinity,
and proposes to manufacture them
here. Here is stopping at the Ex-
change Hotel, where one Of these ma
chimes may be seen, and will visit any
family who desires to see the machine
tested, and demonstrates. its superb
ority. g sASAt
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

q @--Sponges,f - IFF
Large and small, fine and coarse, Chamois SKIN
70 rub aip your sflfer Ware for Christmas, to be
had at e. ~ BRANERD,S.
Cali al the Drug Store FAsZ
Withthe s:Red Front'' for bargains.
~ 20 tBRAINERD,s .over the Door.
g Brainerd's = ever the Door :
E. p. BRAINERD &SON. Druggists on the
outer waify-s.our; light will ever shine'' to
guide the people where to buy goods at fair fig
Ladies' Toilet Articles, 80
Puff Boxes, Toilet Glasses, at
.ra4 4 y aEd7as Fl & i..{7oag tBRAINERD,s.
B - tsti}5t9 - Patent Medicines, s5git.. 80
Pure Drugs, Dye stufs, Wines and Liquors for
medicinal use. at lin, 81 - BRAINERD'S.
I, Try the German Tonic, fa- Elra
The best thing in the world for Dyspepsia, Liv-
er Complaint, Acidity Of the Stomach, Fever
and Ague. &C. "A -lrs lsfz5tl zsf -ftl 80 r. -
aA5.l@ 9a E.P. BRAINERD & SON..
..t..es,..i..i az a 9q Proprietors.
d. rzf c,.si Lamps, Wicks,i 81 si.s s.9
Burners, &C., &C., at iVif q 81 ;rf t17f iie >
1a-tf BRAINERD,s DRUG STORE.
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A good girl to do general Housework. To such
liberal wages will be paid Inquire at Sd door
south of Catholic Church.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

Stem Winding Watches. new Opera Chains,
cheap at WAIT, DEWEY & cos.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

F1ayoring Extracts.
Full limo of Flavoring Extracts of the very
best quaiity, at BRANERD's.
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: w. C.-Rey. R. NJ Warren, ~ IN
"A. w. G.-Miss Sue o. Coffin; h
r. S.--Mi FL, Phillips, ,.8I 5,<,e ~ sfe.a IS E.
A r. S.-Miss Lera Butler, qafe
F. S.-Miss Eliza Root, -ss''ih ss''o-'
T.-Miss Mary Long, zsL .sasavs.zf
C.--Ed. w. Wadsworth,
A. @. Miss Ada Freeman, s3lz9 Z
Chaplain-Dr. A. W. Alcorn,
I. S.-Mrs. Sarah Bennett,
o. S.-James Furry.
This organization is in prosperine g
condition, and is receiving numerous
accessions weekly. It now numbers
something over 10 members.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04
The Magic ConeY, Ra,s.n 81

Use the Grown Hair Restorer,
For Badness Falling of the Hair, &C.. sold by
-. .a4-t.i.it itfssssti + E. p BRAINERD & SON,
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Choice and seasonable Goods

in every line of the Dry Goods Trade. Every
thing Fresh and Fashionable. and at prices to
satisfy all reasonable customers. r
Z We have renovated and beautifed our store
room, engaged full staff of competent and at
tentive clerks, and of all the multitudes who
day and evening throng our doors, none leave us
except to return again. it '4 -iA
Remember that the popular and fashionable
Emporium for Spring and Summer Trade, is
now and hereafter with III stl4v i.aa ii89
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04
p e SMITH BROTHERS, M
NO. 6, pHENix BLOCK, Ravenna.

We omit particulars here of our stock, be
cause the printer can't allow us the needed space
therefor. 1t is enough to say that, in our line.
we have EVERYTHING. THAT ANY BODY
WANTS. We invite all to come and see. HIGH
EST PRICES PAID FOR COUNTRY PRO
DUCE. ~ r,,f.
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~. =. hlItc;nartdlsOn @ y son,
lr,ni I'll .sfiHa 3I5W ao- ~
lu2ego.i vtjIii ai3 biz. f2!l 5mtueis .
Call the attention of Builders, Carpenters, and
all who intend building this season, to their
43 b-rfsblfp large stock of IL faB gs Fi
s-nfnr-
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NJ OTICE.-The undersigned has been duly
IN appointed Administrator, of the estate Of
Charles Sprague late of Shalersville, Portage
County, Ohio. deceased. eIls =
MARY SPRAY.
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Sons OF TEMPERANCE-ELEC OF
OFFIcERs.-At 2 meeting of Rayenna
Division 1S9 of the Sons of Temper
ance, held in their Hall in Phenix
Block onthe evening Of Friday, April
9th, the following officers iwere elect
ed
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04
Pocket Knives.

- EBeautifn1 Pocket Books
For Ladies and Gentlemen, and more coming
at BRAINERD'S.
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Fine Hair Brushes,

3 You can get any style Of Pocket Knife Tor 5
Christmas gift az
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A TTACHMENTe NoTICE.-G. W. Allen
| IA VS.. VIM, Alisfon-Before A. N. Farr, j. F.,
of Mantua Township, Portage County, Ohio
On the 10th day of March, A. D.. 1871, said
Justice issued an order of attachments in the
is set for hearing May ls, 1871, at O'Clock, p NJ
.,.se ~ sflt f7f74-ff4sE ! Fr G. w. ALLEN
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Sewing Machine Needles.

Ravenna, Ohio, April Is, 1s71, 1as-1w.
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A SPRING PASTORAL
..E sf ..sFl .Gs ca'
FROM
47
-., a-..f tsr.- ra f... r4.. .,.- ttf.r
S m it b Brot b e r s.

When last Autumn we published our First
Epistle with glad tidings of much
Good and Cheap Merchandise,
at the command of all the good people of For-
tage and adjacent counties, who should feel
moved to exchange
Cash, Produce, or good Credit,
therefor, we promised our friends that in due
time, with the revolving seasons, they should
hear from us, in print again.
We respectfully announce that we are now
once More at the Front,
thoroughly armed, equipped, provisioned and
ready at all points for ,
The Spring Campaign,
A Campaign which we prefer to make wholly
defensive, but which if circumstances shall re-
quire. can take the offensive against any hostile
competitor at moments notice. But there is
no fear of mercantile war. Nor will Prussia
be again assaiied. We flourish the yard stick,
not the bayonet. The pen is mightier than the
sword. Our weapons break no bones, although
the bargains which our pleased customers carry
away, do often break the hearts of others, espe-
cially the ladies disappointed because they came
too late. saIa...1s lltj.9sflls
No. all is quiet in Ravenna. Plenty blesses
our people, and white robed Peace smiles over
our land. We tender our unfeigned and uii
Grateful Acknowledgements
to the people of Portage and adjoining counties
ria 'a for the iV t-
a.ar 90 s
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to the customer-this is our motto still, BIT
the people have handsomely endorsed it. We
now offer to our friends and to that portion of
the public, which only need to trade with us
once to become our friends also. A very large
'.t' ," iSl-N Stock, and F,..
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-04

A DHINIsTRAToR's SALE OF REAL
IA ESTATE.-In pursuance of an order of
the Probate Court of Portage County, Ohio,
will offer for sale at auction, on the 1st day of
premises, the following described real estate,
situate in the county of Portage, and State of
Ohio. to wit: f.s} ~ r .s3tt5iijtts
Being known as the whole of lot No. twenty
five, (251 in Block, No. eight, fs) in the
village of Kent, and the north half l1S) Of lot
No. twenty six, C26) in said Block No. seight,
(s) and forty five .t45) feet of from the
north end OF lot No, twenty four, ca in
lot and parts of lots is forty live 45) feet front
on the east side of Water street, in said village
of Kent, and extending east, of equal width,
of lot No twenty three {2Sl in said Block
Appraised at $500. to be sold free OF widows
Terms-Made known ON day of SALE. f.l.,-+
z = - l JOHN ID. PHILLIPS, Admr.
.aIGOOf the estate of ofZebulon T. Denel, dec,
139-4w. by D. J.. Rockwell, his Atty.
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Builders Hardware

Ris1 e 20 }sar Ieajo Eaa aads b9ih2t
,E5 agIaz o. gE,a aI fa3 E5GE .eiHs
which we offer at prices that cannotbe beat,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-08-17

would dip. fill, and spin round, as did the
first skiff which was lost.
The poor fellow himself was getting
impatient-visibly SO. He united his
lashings, stood upright upor the raft
eagerly waing to seize the beat, and jump
into her. She had but one more fall to
pass, and that fall was situated just above
where he stood; she paused at the brink
OF it, swung down it like lightning, and,
as he leaned forward to seize her, she rose
on the returning wave, struck him in the
chest, and he strugglad helplessly in The
overwhelming torrent.
The exclamation of horror, for Il was
not cry, which burst from the thousands
who BY this time were assembled L shall
never forget, nor the brcatless silence
with which we watched him. fighting
with the waters as they hurried him along
upright, waving both arms above his
head. We lost sight of him at intervals,
yet again and again he rcappeared, and |
thought hours must have passed in lieu
of one brief half fminute But the end
came at last; once more | saw his arms
wildly waved above his head, and in in
slant, the crowd turned from the spot in
dead silence. The man was lost.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-08-17
OMAHA.
Her Growth, Prospects and
Various Adyanta geS.

EDITORS REPUBLICAN, TO attempt
anything of an historical nature, would be
presumptious in ME, for be it known that
Omaha is no country village. Her fame is
widespread, and her name carries with
it a certain fascination, in consequence of
which nearly every one has seen the place
or become familiar from reading and hear
say. But the few who have not seea.
would perhaps like to k'aO,o something of
the city of which they have heard 50
much. | do not propose to write his
tory of Omaha; that has been already ably
accomplished butt is from this very fact
that AIN induced TO say what do say in
the course Of these letters. That our city,
as well rs our State, has been misrepre-
sented, in many respects, must be admit
ted; of this however, | will speak more
particularly hereafter
There was never recorded an instance
of the violation of the law of gravitation:
because it is natural law, and everything
succumbs to its power, and that power
ever tends to the same immutable point.
the center. 1t is fact, everything gravi-
tates towards the center, and that "ac-
counts for the milk in the cocoanut," also
for the growth of Omaha. AS this is the
geographical center-per Geo. F. Train
from this same natural law, it is point
of attraction, and is destined to be the
center OF civilization; where there is rea
son there is philosophy, and here We
have both-pcr Geo +. Train do not
ask you Messrs. Editors, to adopt this
reasoning, for | am incliued To the opin
ion that there is another great law that
has had something to do with the growth
of Omaha. Westward the star of En-
pire takes its way" Emigration has ever
been westward from the Orient TO the
Occident, has ever been the tendency
Great and mighty empires have been
founded Kingdoms as numerous a. the
hills have been established and cities
with their castles and towers, and walls
have been erected all to be left to crlm-
bic and decay, while the human family,
like great sea wave, still surgcd to the
westward. This is the great natural law
that has f unded and built up al cities
and countries. Notwithstanding however,
that the building up and peopling of the
west is natural consequence, it is some
times interesting to note the circumstan-
ces under which a city springs into exist
encc, and the rapidity with which she
marches 10 prominence. This would be
true of Omaha, if from pen more com
petent and equal to the undertaking.
Fifteen years ago we first heard of the
new town of Omaha, at that time mere
trading post; but her rapid increase OF
po pulation soon made her "A town of some
prominence, no longer mere trading
post, but depot of supplies for the mul
titude still sursing westward.
In a following letter | will give few
facts appcrtaining to the growth OF
Omaha, which | have elected from
various sources. OCClDENT