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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

The Political Current.

Ex-Gov. Austin Blair, leading Re-
publican of Michigan, speaks of his
! brother politicians of that State in the
! following terms:
I" They are lot Of corrupt scoua-
drels, and will keep no agreements,
except Sach as pat money aa thets
! pockets.
g \ ou say, what are we coming to
This is a question have revolved a
/ great deal in my own mind, and can
not find very satisfactory answer,
| but I think; there as bit one remedy
| and THAT Is DEFEAT. Whenever the
people learn the truth they will apply
the wholesome corrective"
And the Springfield Repu6lican
whose political standing is unques-
toned, says that. -
"The disintegration and demoral-
ization now going on in the Republi-
can party under the leadership of Gen.
Grant, and by the differences between
him and prominent men in Congress
and the independent press of the
country, seem to make it quite posi-
bic indeed, that pure Democratic
nomination of so able and good man
as Judge Thurman can dispute sue
cessfulIy with it for the possession of
the country two years hence"
CoNsUMMATED.-The joint resolu-
ton for the appointment of a commits
sion to San Domingo, has passed both
Houses of Congress. An amendment
offered by Judge Amber, declaring
that it should not be construed as
committing Congress to the annexa-
ton scheme, was adopted in the
House and concurred in by the Sen
ate. The committee appointed under
the resolution are Hon. B. F. Wade,
Prof. White, of Cornell University,
and DR.. Howe, of Boston, who
sailed on Tuesday last on the business
of their commission. The committee
was appointed by the President whose
pet scheme this is, without any inter-
ference of Congress, and is supposed
to be composed of men in favor of an
nexation and that in the course of
thirty or forty days they will return
with whitewashing report, and that
the President will ultimately tri-
umph in the scheme of annexing far
distant island. that must be held by
military power, with a population
turbulent, revolutionary, and blood
thirsty in war; idle, ignorant, unpro-
ductive and worthless in peace" and
that is wholly alien to us in blood,
language, habits and customs and to
gain this delectable acquisition, in the
language of Radical exchange, the
national debt must be increased and
new burdens thrust upon the people,
and elements of national and political
weakness introduced-and this, too, lat
a time wnen itrequires all of our wis
dom to endure the ills we have, with
out flying to the embrace OF those we
need not have"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

JOHN A. LOGAN has been nominated
by the Republican caucus of the Illi-
nois Legislature for United States
Senator, the vote standing 50 to 80.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

GRANT is reported as saying that he
would hold Senator Sumner person.
ally responsible for his injurious and
insulting language, if it were not for
the high Office he fills. The idea of q
duel between Grant and Sumner is
the best joke of the season.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

WOMEN have been elected engross-
ing and enrolling clerks in both hous-
es of the Kansas Legislature, and a
girl has been appointed a page in the
House. 8uf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

IT is reported that Secretary Fish
will, in o short time, retire from his
present position as Secretary of State,
and that his place will be filed by
Senator Morton from Indiana.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

The Supreme Court of Ohio have
rendered decision declaring the
Morgan raid bill unconstitutional, on
the ground that it was not passed by
a two-thirds vote of the members
elected to each branch of the Legisla-
ture.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

HoN. JOHN CoyoDE, prominent
Radical politician and member of
Congress from Pennsylvania, died
suddenly of heart disease, at Harris
burgh, on Wednesday morning of last
week.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

INFANCY GILBEKTS ESTATE,--Notice
IN is hereby given that, the subscriber has
beeh appointed aud qualified as Administra-
tor on tho estate of Nancy Gilbert, late OF Por-
taGe County, and State Of Ohio, deceased.
Datel ct Palmyra, this Goth day of December,
A. ID. 1870. EDWIN GILBERT,
1Sf-3wf. administrator.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

PORTER CoNFIRMED.-The nomina-
tion of Vice Admiral Porter to be
Admiral of the Navy has been con-
firmcd by the Senate by vote of 80
to 20. s.l..s.....,ssa e- ~ {
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

ANOTHER Dent has been discovered
in Memphis. The only evidence that
he is identified with the Presidents
family il, that he wants an office.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

The New York Herald thinks the
Democracy can elect the next Presi-
dent. Well, who don't think so?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

THE Admission of the Georgia
Senator'S will be an important .ques-
tion IN the present session of the Sem
ate. There are eight or nine of them,
Georgia evidently wanting to make
up for the eight or nine years she has
been unrepresented. 20
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

CnIcAGo was visited by very
heavy snow storm on Saturday and
Sunday. The snow is reported as
being nearly two feet deep on level
and badly drifted. Many of the streets
were almost impossible. st ft'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

A ST.. LOUIS telegram of the I4th,
says: Several roofs in the city fell
yesterday and to-day under the weight
Of sleet and snow, damaging buildings
several thousand dollars. Rain has
fallen all day and the streets are in a
horrible condition, literally flooded
with slush and water. No such day
was ever known in St. Louis. @
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

A MEMPHIS dispatch of the 10Th,
says: Giles Smith, colored mail
agent of the Memphis and Tennessee
Railroad, was arrested to-day for rob-
bing the mail and was bound over in
the sum of $4,000, by the United
States Commissioner.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

Have by actual use proved to be second to none
as regards first class Machine and with the
late improvements cannot fail to give entire sat
isfaction to all who will give it u fair trial.
For durability lightness of running. SIMPLE.
ity and the manner in which it is adapted for
all kinds of family sewing 1t is not eXceled by
the very best material that can be procured, and
put together in the most workmanlike manner.
! There 10000 Of these celebrated machines
now speaking for themselves from all parts of
the globe in words louder than can be spoken
in any other way, thus giving the strongest pos.
sible assurance to the purchaser thatmeney thus
invested is not in vain
The reputation of this machine is so well es-
tablished that it is not necessary to say any
thing with reference to this
TheU are WorLd Renowned:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19


CoRPoRATIoNs.-Thr hundred and
eleven companies became inco-pora-
ted in this State during the year end
ing November 18th, 1870. Of these
one hundred and and seven were man.
ufacturing companies, sixty-three
were building and loan associations,
fifty four were railroad, thirty-three
were mining, twelve were turnpike,
ten were street railroad, five were in
surance, and four were gas companies.
ThirtY-three others were incorporated
for various purposes.
ONE of the Circuit Courts of Ken
tucky has lately refused to admit ne
gro testimony, over objections in a
case between white parties. The
Judge decided that in case of refusal
by the negro to testify, he had no
power, under the laws of Kentucky,
to compel him to do so, so over OBJ
lection, he had no right to permit him
to testify, the case being between cit
izens of Kentucky and subject entirely
to the statutes of that State.
A FEW jealous Radicals are anxious
ly urging another amendment '.for
the explicit recognition of the author
ity of God in our National Constitu-
tion.n They had better pray for grace
TO administer the authority of God, ?
before they ask for its recognition
for their past practice of authority
would establish far better claim foI
the explicit recognition of the author
ity of the Devil in our National Con-
stitution, as perverted, misconstrued
and corrupted by their leading politi-
clans.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

For Paints, Oils, Varnish-
es, Dye Stuffs, Brushes, Pa
tent Medicines, Perfumeries,
Toilet Articles, Pocket Books
Pocket Knives, or anything
in the Drug or Fancy Goods
Line, go to Headquarters,
which is at
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-01-19

THE telegraph, day or two since,
spoke of a letter received by Hon. 4.
G. Thurman from prominent Repub-
lican of Ohio, approving his course in
opposing the San Domingo project
The following is the letter referred
to: 3ie
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-The Bible war at Hum
ter's Point has ended in compromise between
the Catholic Committee and the Commission
ers. All the expelled will be taken back. The
Catholics are not to oppose the reading of the
Scriptures, and the Catholic children will be al
lowed to remain in the class-rooms during re-
lipiouS exercises
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

Jcob Brack, a negro, was hung at Louisa
Court House, Va, Friday for the murder of his
wife,
Schooner III. M. Fisher, Captain Gibson, from
Cape Haytien, of and for Boston, went ashore
Thursday night at O clock on the south side of
Cuttyhunk and bilged. The crew, six in num-
Der, were saved by some of the inhabitants of
the island at the risk of their own lives, as it
was blowing very heavy at the time and there
was q very heavy sea- The vessel is a total
loss.
The British and American mixed commits
sion has adjourned until the 11ih inst.
Judge Lenard, after a long hearing in the
matter of reducing the bail of Connolly, has
postponed his decision.
Several women have registered to vote in
Memphis Tenn, under the charter by which
ell property holders vote.
Charles Redheffer of Philadelphia has been
appointed special agent of the Treasury.
DIR. Medlcott of Lawrence, Ks, was sentenc-
ed to be hung Jan. Goth Exceptions are filed
and new trial is expected.
In Chicago, Saturday, j. S. Hall, agent for
the Kentucky library scheme, was arrested and
held to bail in $4,000 for violation of the law
prohibiting lotteries.
There were 1893 deaths last week from small
pox in Philadelphia decrease of "a.
The express train from Montreal to Spring
field Saturday, ran off the track above Holyoke
and was delayed IL hours.
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MISSOURI.
THE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE TO MEMOIR
ALLIE CONGRESS FOR RECIPROCAL TREATY

THE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE TO MEMOIR
ALLIE CONGRESS FOR RECIPROCAL TREATY
WITH CANADA.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9.-The Board of Trade will
meet in New York next year. The Committee
ON Reciprocity with Canada reported memoir
ial to be laid before Congress, asking for nego-
tiation by commission of treaty for CONNER
cial relations with the dominion on the follow
ing principle:
Reciprocal admission by both countries of the
products and manufactures of each, free of duty.
Uniform import and internal revenue laws The
sums thus collected to be divided between the
countries The admission of Dominion built
ships to all the privileges of coasting and for
elgn trade. The final resolution provides that
the Dominion shall enlarge its canals, improve
the navigation of the st. Lawrence, and aid in
the building of any great lines of International
railroads; such. works in both countries to be
equally enjoyed by the citizens of each. The
report was adopted.
Mr.. Bearwell, of New Orleans, offered an
amendment looking to the establishment OF
similar trade relations with Cuba. This was
referred to the Executive Committee.
a resolution, asking State Legislatures to en-
act laws for protection in9he use Of telegraphs,
was adopted.
Mr.. Young, of Baltimoresoffered a resolution
denouncing the inspection Ut articiesof mer-
chandize by State authority, and directing the
Secretary to lay before the several Legislatures
an opinion that such laws should be abrogated.
Unanimously adopted.
A resolution from the Boston Board of Trade
memoralizng for a sanitary board of appeal to
protect citizens and foreign commerce from the
irresponsible control of local quarantine officers
presented by Mr.. Ropes, was unanimously
agreed to.
resolution was adopted looking. to the re-
moval by our government of its application to
the British Government to the shipping inter
est from the charges imposed by the latter gov
eminent as lighthouse dues
In the Board of Trade this afternoon reso-
tuition was adopted memoralizing Congress in
favor OF law AUTHORIZE American citizens to
purchase foregn-built ships and register them
under the American flag.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11

merce indignant at the delay in the progress of
the lnter-colon al raiwayenterprise, has appoint
ed committee to wait on the Railway Com
miSsloners who now have the matter in charge,
and demonstrate against further delay.
cARGoEs FROZEN IN.
Many cargoes of produce, valued in the ao.
gregate at nearly $2OO,OoO, are frozen up at
Prince Edwards Island The cargoes are DIES.
tined for other colonies and for Great Britain.
The report that the brig Hound passed, bottom
up, is not credited by the owners. She was only
fourteen days out from Boston. The brigs Min
ella and Falcon, both from Halifax for Porto
Rico, are missing.
Foreign Items.
There is general strike of telegraphic opera
tors through England.
Sir Charles Dixie will deliver no more lee
lures until he has addressed his constituents at
Chelsea
Gen. Torbet entered upon the discharge of
his duties as Consul General to Havana Satur-
day.
Several cases of cholera have appeared at
Alexandria, Egypt.
The Emperor and Empress of Brazil are in
Genoa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11
u. 9. District Court.


SArURpAY.-Unted States VS.. William Smith.
Assault with knife Colin R. Guptill, mate of the
brig George Burnham. Verdict guilty. There vert
two indictments of the same nature against Smith,
on both of which he found guilty. On one he
was sentenced to three months in Jail and fine Of
81; on the other one month imprisonment and like
fine.
Webb. Frank.
United States VS.. L. d. Cooke. Indictment for
pursuing the business of wholesale dealer without
license. After tile evidence was out Judge Fox in
sructed the jury to bring in verdict of acqutta
the facts proved did not constitute Cooke wholesale
dealer.
Webb. Stilphen.
United States vs. James Mccarthy. Two indict-
ments for felonious assault at Togus Military Asy
lum. Prisoner put upon trial upon the first
Counsel for defendant pleaded want of Jurisdiction of
the Court, as accused was soldier at military sta
ton and subject therefore to court martial Not fin
ished.
Webb Reed & Whitehouses
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11

Four EvILs-W habi'ually uses aLy
slcohoiic Preparations as an appetizer" will
De as likely to suffer from four evils, viz: an
overplus Of food in the stomach, impaired abil-
'ty to digest it, the nspgs Of dyspepsia, aud a
DOCTORS bill. DR. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar
Bitters, the great T'etotal Restorative OF the
age, witbousever stimulating the palate or ir
rltating the stomach, imparts a besllhlul appe
tie. promotes digestion, rrgul ates the liver aud
wrls, purfies the blood. and thus, instead nj
eptailing four evils confers four iueStiuable
be aefits nov14 d4w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11
SOUTH CAROLINA.


r, COLUMBUS, Dec. 10.-In the Federal Court
Court on Saturday the Government q noHe pros
eQui in the first Indictment against Bealton and
Others and presented new Indictment, charg-
ing them with murder. This brings up ques-
ton which is expected to go before the Supreme
Court. The objections of the defense were over
ruled to the new Indictment but they were
gwen till Monday to examine the Indictment
The defence argue that the prisoners who plead
guilty should be lightly punished under the
fourth section of the Ku Klux bill; but the
prosecution claims that the sentence should be
ten years imprisonment and $4,000 fine under
the sixth section
THE STATE CREDIT
No decision was reached in the House of Rep
resentatiyes upon the bill for the repeal of the
sterling fund act. Gov. Scott and Treasurer
Parker have ordered Sc, 200, 900 of sterling bonds
In the hands of the American Bank Note Com
pany sent to Columbia where they will be can
celled. The financial excitement is subsiding,
and united effort is being made to restore the
State credit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11

THE THOMAS CoNCERT.-To those who have
had the pleasure of listening to the wonderful
music of Theodore Thomas's orchestra any at
tempted description of its professional excel
lence is superfuous The reoollections of their
perfect harmony, the delicious meditation and
the strange, weired-like nature of the compo-
sitons still linger like the fragrance of spring
fl ,wers. But there are many among us who
have formed opinions only upon the words of
their more fortunate neighbors. No one, I'M
less he is thoroughly dead to the divine art can
resist the influences which Mr. Thomas weaves
around the senses, or refrain from following
with absorbed mind the golden threads of
melody wreathed with flowers and embellish-
ments, such as the orchestra alone can create
1t is pleasure that is seldom offered, but
should be participated in when offered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11
MUSICAL.
NEW YORK.
coNNoLLY's CASE.

NEW YORK, Doc. 9-The Tribute asserts
that Connolly assented November 29th, at the
instigation of Commodore Garrison whom Con-
molly was anxious to have become his bail, to
make restitution to the city in the sum of one
million of collars, but that Charles OConor
would not consent to the arrangement, his prop
osition being an assignment of property by Con-
molly to this amount to await the decision of q
trial. and it consequently failed. If the propo-
sition had been aceeded to, Connolly was to
in whose name Connolly's property all stands,
was the principal negotiating party and govern
ed herself wholly by Garrison's advice.
CRIMINAL.
James Duenning was found murdered this
forenoon at the corner of Third avenue and
Fifty-Third street.
The chopped-up body of an infant was found
on Houston street this forenoon.
THE BIBLE WAR ENDED.
NEW York, Dec 10.-The Bible war at Hum
ter's Point has ended in compromise between
the Catholic Committee and the Commissions
ers. All the expelled will be taken back. The
Catholics are not to oppose the reading of the
Scriptures, and the Catholic children will be al
lowed to remain in the class-rooms during re-
HgiouS exercises.
VARIOUS MATTERS.
The Chamber of Commerce are negotiating
for the purchase of the grounds occupied by the
edifice.
Gen. Cluseret has not arrived here but is ex-
pected from Europe about New Years. The re-
port that he had accepted a Mexican command,
is untrue.
The Bowling Green Savings Bank will pay so
per cent by January 1st, and 40 more within
six months.
PART OF A CREW RESCUED.
Three of the crew of the British ship Nonpar-
ell, before reported wrecked, were recovered
from piece of the wreck where they had been
seven days, and taken to Martinique.
NO INTERNATIONAL PARADE.
The intended funeral procession of the inter-
nationalist, which was forbidden by the police,
did not occur to-day. 1t was feared that there
would be an attempt to parade aad disturb
ance was anticipated. Prominent internationals
with red neck-ties and red feathers in their hats
were at Cooper Institute where they were to
form, and walked around for an hour. The DO
lice were OH hand to prevent the parade and
disperse any crowd that might collect
TROUBLE WITH THE INTERNATIoNALs
The police in front of Cooper Institute this
afternoon arrested six internationalists out of a
party who refused to move ON when told. The
police were followed to the station-house by a
large crowd of sympathizers who expressed
their disapproval of the action of the authori-
ties by hooting, yelling and kissing. The prs-
oners, with one execution, were held in the sta
tion-house until morning for examination. The
news of the arrest spread and meeting of the
international societies was held. Infiamatory
speeches were made and a meeting called fol
tomorrow morning at o'clock in the open
square, before Jefferson Market police court.
where the prisoners are to be arraigned A large
number of persons including ladies, visited the
prisoners in their cells tonight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11

To THOSE who are bowed down by nervous
Debility, and despair of ever recovering the
vigor and mien of manhood we earnestly rec
ommend DIR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR
BITTERs. Before they have finished the first
bottle, they will feel the restorative principle
at work in every portion of their broken-down
systems and hope will spring up in their hearts.
No case of Dyspepsia, Billiousness, Intermt-
tent Fever, Rheumatism, Govt or kidney dis
ease, can resist this unequalled vegetable tonic
which is unpolluted by any distilled or fer
mented liquor. dec9-d4w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11
MONDAY MORNING. DEC. IL, 1871.
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

AUCTION COLUMN.
Furnitue. &c-F o. Bailey & Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Army and Navy Union Lecture.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Christmas Presents-Nelson & Co.
Winter Wisdom.
Apples-J. S. Crockett.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Crockery Ware, &c-Rand g. Tsomes.
Situation Wanted.
Wanted-Man.
Bonds for Sale-Chas. NJ. Hawkes..
PrOposals-Rollin A. Ives.
Millinery and Fancy Goods-Mrs. Hatch.
Christmas Presents-Gerrish g. Pearson.
To Let-C. F. Cory.
Houses to Let-Wm. H. Jerris.
Now Ready-H. A. McKenney g. Co.
Remember-H. G. White. -,
Fur Tippet Found.
Brokers'. w. Robinson.
Allan Steamship Line.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11

Coon WoRK.-Hale places in his window
this morning gold gilt frame of his manufac-
ture that will bear inspection, and is one OF the
kind he usually produces. The design is new,
the combination good, and the workmanship
superior He has an elegant stock OF mould
ings, made last summer to his special order,
aud is supplied with sufficient first-class work
men to execute orders for fine frames immedl-
aeeiy' His skill is acknowledged in this direc-
ton,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-11
METEOROLOGICAL.
SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE PAST
TWENTY-FoUR HOURS.

TwENTY-FoUR HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington d. G.,
Dec. 10 600 p. NJ
Clear weather with southwesterly winds pre-
vailed during the day from Georgia. A falling
barometer and brisk southwesterly winds with
threatening weather now prevail from Lake
Eric to New Jersey and northeastward.
Probabilities-The barometer will probably
tall very generally by Monday throughout the
and New England, with brisk southwest winds
and threatening weather Clear weather and
slight winds continue in the Southern and Gulf
States, and threatening weather on the upper
Lakes Cautionary signals will continue for
this evening at Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Buff
falo, Rochester, Oswego, Portland, Boston and
Now London, and are ordered for New Jersey
and Cape May.