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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-24
THE DESTROYING ANGEL.
The Dreadful Calamity at Pesh-
.j3g1Iua .j tf-gO.
Over Three Iihndred Dead Bodies
.ar0 80 F0and.
Further Particulars OF the MAN.
..ts af v. fstee Fire. ..r,
EARNEST APPEALS FOR AID.
Noble Response of the People of
Michigan. it.-
THE DESTROYING ANGEL,
rspecial DISPATCH to the ENQUIRER. !

Especial Dispatch to the Enquirer.]
CHICAGO, October 13 The following
dispatch was received here to day :.fr
'TGREEN BAY,o Wis, Oct 13-Three
hundred and twenty-five dead bodies
have been found at Peshtigo up to last
night The river is being dragged to-
day, and it is thought one hundred more
win be found Between sixty and sew.
enty dead bodies were brought to Ocon,
to last night. The loss Of life on the
East Shore is appalling, and the terrible
news comes in that those who are left
are houselcss and naked.
To the Associated Press. ss3 to
EVANSVILLE, WIS, October 13.-Gov-
erhor Fairchild telegraphed the follow
ing from Green Bay, in relation to the
Wisconsin fires, to- night:
/ The appalling calamity has not been
exaggerated. Over three thousand men
women and children are now destitute
The loss of life shas been very great
not less than 500 persons having been
burned at ,Peshtigo and vicinity.
DETROIT, M1cH., Oct. 13.-Full par.
tieulars of the burning of Manistee on
Sunday night are received. About 1C
clock the fire engine gave out, after
which the flames ravaged, without resis-
tance, the helpless town The loss is
estimated at nearly million dollars, on
whieh-there is. but $4,000 insuratiee.-
The suferings of the people are beyond
immediate communication, that consid
erable time passed before their wants
could be made known. 'o..5t esq +''f
The people of Grand Rapids aid
Grand Haven promptly supplied imme.
diatc necessities, and Senator Ferry and
the Mayor of Grand Rapids have issued
an earnest appeal to the people of the
whole State for aid They say the Ia
test news from Manistee more than con-
firms all previous reports of the suffer.
ing there existing. The necessities OF
the people are imperative. They need
Immediately flour, meat and clothing
Direct all supplies to Senator Ferry,
Grand Haven. A good vessel will car.
ry all contributions from Grand Haven
to Manistee.
The people of Detroit and other cit
les are nobly responding to the appeals
made to their generosity. A car load
of provisions leaves here tonight fol
Grand Haven. One goes from Lansing
in the morning. Large quantities Of
clothing, bedding and provisions are
forwarded by boats to Port Huron, Lex
ington and Port Sauilac for the relief OF
the hundreds of destitute congregated
at those places.
LATER Reports from Holland an
nounce that Rev. Mr.. Scott is safe, and
it is now believed that no lives relos'
at the burning of that town.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-24
THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY,
lsePubiished Every Tuesday.
aoil.H3l TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
-Ewn dollars per annum, invariably in advance

sna9a.BiO, B 9P Rim TT NG
-Rrecuteiwsth neatnsss and dispatch at this
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SUN AND SHADOW.
As | look from the isle, Ger the pillows Of

As I look from the isle, Ger the pillows o.
green,
To the pillows Of foam-crested blue,
Yon bark that afar in the distance is seen,
Half dreaming my eyes will pursue. .
Now tari in the shadow she scatters the spray
AS chaR in the stroke of the fail
Now white as the sea-gull, she hies on her way
The sun cleaning bright on her sail.
Yet her pilot is thinking of dangers to shun-
OF breakers that whiten and roar;
How little he cares if in shadow and sun
They see him that gaze from the shore
He looks to the beacon that looms from the
reef,
To the rock that Is under his lee,
As he drifts on the blast, like a wind-wafted
Ger the gulls Of the desolate sea,
Thus drifting afar to the dim vaulted caves p,
Where life and its ventures are laid, r., &.
The dreamers who gaze while ve battle the
waves ,-..-..... lt q
May see as in sunshine O, shade; s15'l
Yet true to our course, though our shadows grow
dark,
+. Wen trim our broad sail as before,
And stand by the rudder that governs the bark
Nor ask how We look from the shore.
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Democratic Majority Over 81 900,
UnbrOken Congressional Dele
d.. .sa CATION. -.r. .u -
Especial Dispatch to the Enquirer

Especial Dispatch to the Enquirer.j
AUSTIN, TEXAS, October Slater re-
turns indicate Democratic majority of
over thirty thousand.
To the Associated Press. it tt'1sa
GALVESTON, October Sin the Con
Cressional election there is a Democratic
net gain over the vote of 1869 of l,S29.
AS far as heard from the Democratic ma
iorities are as follows: -5f
First District, five counties, 235; Sec
ond District, two counties, 6O0;, third,
District. five counties, 2,436: Fourth
District, twelve counties, 2,S46, indica-
ting The election Of the entire Democratic;
delegation to Congress. . ll&42
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-24

WE! HOPE,
BY WILL NJ. CARLETON.

With the sunlight, with the moonlight, with
the starlight sweet and golden,
Come to us with thousand memories that are
true and sweet and olden:
And we enter in the chambers of our heart SC
r gladly lighted, ,av sta'ara ..-... --l....s
And with blooming hopes we cover all the joys
that care hath blighted,
And encouraged and rejoicing,we go forth upon
our way. r...
With the midnight, with the storln-cloud, with
the darkness fercely scowling,
With the rattling of the rain-drops, and the
tempests dreary bowling,
Thro' our weary hearts, in darkness,we go halt
ing, stumbling, cropping, 'i s5.t"
Whilefdespair is hard upon US and cen covers
up our hoping,
And in sadness and in silence for CLEAN of
light we pray. .ig, -no.-
Then weyearn and call for comfort, but no COM
fort comes unto us; .t,i .-f-t-gY
And we wrap ourselves in sadness, and despair
So gocs5thRilling through us; ssl 5susFF
And the darkness gathers round us, with its
horrors half unspoken, .aW
And we pray again for succor, that the dreary
spell be broken
With the light Of something shining, be it only
but one ray. r-....-. ..-,.
Then within our hearts a blossom from the
dreary mold is springing,
Then the birds of hope make music with their
sweet and cheerful singing;
Then, upon the great clouds gazing, we discern
their silver lining, a-.. r,
Until through the veil of darkness bursts the
sunbeams glorious shining, a5
And our longing eyes are greeted with the
bright and perfect day.
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Report Of the Commissioners
Monroe Co., O., for the Year Ending
SEPTEMBER 1, 1871,
and Reports Of the seuerat County Off.
cerstor the same time.

TO the Honorable tie .jatolge Of the Cour! OF
Common Pleas for the Eighth judicial Dis
tr,ct Of Ohio:
In pursuance Of law, the Commissioners of
Monroe County present their Annual Report,
together with reports of County Infrmary Di-
rectors and other county officers. It will be
seen that the expenditures of The county Gene
raj Revenis or Expense Fund is again in excess
Of the receipts; portion of the expenditures of
this fund are beyond the control of the Com
missioners--the Court of Common Pleas issue
their orders for the payment OF counsellors,
jurers. witnesses, sheriff. &c, as well as orders
from the Probate Judge. Your Commissioners
think it would beadvisable TO have separate
fund, which might be named the Judiciary
Fund, for expenses Of the Court Of Common
Pleas and Probate Court, also expenses before
Magistrates in State cases, and thus keep the
expenses OF the county separate from the Judi
ciary. Previous to late ect Of the Legisla-
ture the Commissioners were authorized to al
low counsel such sums for defending prisoners
DIS they considered Just and reasonable, the
amount rarely exceed ding twenty to fifty dollars;
the power is now taken from them ,nnd the sum
awarded by the Judge of the Court of Common
not to exceed $lo0. Your Commissioners lev
led on the tax duplicate Of the present year one
mill on the dollar for the building Of court
house, purchase Of lots, iron s'ence, outbuild-
ing,, DC, which they expect is ample to pay all
that is due From petitions numeyously signed
that two bridges we're very much needed, ,one at
he mouth Of Opossum creek, Ohio township,
and the other at Narfows run, Lee township.
your Commissioners contracted FOR building the
abutments at the two places; gthe one at Mar
rows run il satisfactorily completed. and the
other is in progress toward lcomplotion. Your
Commissioners are happy to state that the taxes
for the present year will be less than for come
years previous.
ABSTRACT or THE COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL,
YEAR ENDING AUGUST 81, 1871.
sEPrExBEa SESSION, 1sso.-Wm Read pre-.
sented his bond and security for the faithful
discharge Of his duties as County Treasurer,
which being satisfactory he enters on his Office
B. Mann wa. allowed 5000 for work perform
ed on the road between Malaga and the Bush
meeting house -.4a '4-
The costs in the csse Of Ohio vs. Thomas
Fouty and VIM. Wright amounting to $f7 05,
were allowed. The costs in the case Of Ohio vs..
Job Stsckhouse ct al. amounting to $14 15,were
allowed from money paid into the Treasury
The cests in the case Of Ohio vs.. VIM. Fulner
not allowed The costs in the case Of Ohio vs.
VIM. DALEY not allowed. The costs in the
case Of Ohio VS.. Michael Salisbury not allowed.
The costs in the case Of Ohio vs.. Homer W
Gibbons and Mary Jane Holiday, not allowed.
The Commissioners With Auditor concluded
annual settlement with DaNeuhsrt, county
TYeasursY which resulted as follows ~
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pert fellow seeing in the street an old
woman who drove some asses, said, "A.
dieu, mother of asses "Adieu,. adieu,
my son." answered she. The man felt
his ears gr0w as he walked along ea.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-24
Total to be accounted for ..... -. $500 IS
Unpaid notes remaining in Treasury. 1l6' 06

lOldt LO po dCCOthtou sVh
Unpaid notes remaining in Treasury. 1l6 06s
The Commissioners with the Audit6f ccahted
money and found it correct
A petition WAS presented signed ey q. W.
Cline and others, asking for the view, survey
and location of county road, coinmencing aei
low water mark opposite the month OF Maine
street, in Cochransyllle, on the county line, in'
tersecting the Antioch road, TheinecessS4y le-
gal proceedings having been complied with thss
Commissioners appointed David Smittle. .sosepha
r. Algeo and VIM Viii Q, viewers. with q, ,S,,
Sloan, county Surveyor to meet, at z line
Sons store, Cochransville, on Tuesday, March
2l 1871, and proceed to view ard lay out Sid
road as potitioned for. - = o5sei :.
Pho haaPe1g in tile dass of T. S. Cleyelahas' .
county road d,adj djourned for hearing TO taris sss
sion is again, at the request of petitioners adj
iourned to Wednesday o} June session, 1Sill 10
In the matter of thu Improvement Of q Geuatyi
road petitioned fcrby rs. Cleveland and stlti
ers, pl.ler are Of March, 90, 1867. Wmf Qkey,at-i
torney for Jacob Vernon and others who sign sJ5l
relnonstrance against said road, came betore l.s1
commissioners aud asked that said pet.tiSs ps
dismissed.and the commissioners being salts fel
that the procee ihss herein had before tsas'
commissioners had been revefseds By taol Dis;
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ia9TbRMs or ADVERTISING:

94GNFwslye liles, or less, will be charged as
one square, ,.,,-.e .i,it .,,,.-..,,.. .s-s....
All legal advertisements win be charged
BY the line, and must be paid in advance Of
pubfica.ion.9 'ga's - 1aH =. @
E3E: Notices of the appointment of Ad- -
EC ministrator'sG and Executors; also ~
GrAttsehment Notices and Road noti-- 50
q sces, two dollars and fifty cents, in %
g advance. 81 ss4f .,...s, -.
&Adyertising done at published rates
and payment required in advance, in all
cases. az
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fv Business men, in Chicago, who
lost their houses by the great fire, are
preparing to rebuild. u
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TEXAS ELECTION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21

Baptist church in Vassalboro' continues yerv
good, and the church members were encour-
aged again Oct. Is, by Witnessing the bap-
tism OF two more young people whose names
were added to the church.
Last Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Amies, pastor OF
the universalist Society in Lewiston, an
nounced that for the next three SUNDAYS that
pulpit would be occupied by candidates to
take his place.
The Congregational Church in Belfast was
formally opened last Sabbath, after having
been closed for repairs during the summer.
This church edifice is now an ornament to the
yillage-having been completely overhauled,
reseated, beautifully frescoed and furnished
in q superb manner. The late Daniel Robin
son left by his will one thousand dollars to be
expended about the altar with the understand
ing that the following inscription should be
placed over it, "What mean We by this SER
vice." The Lighting is by splendid chanda-
iier, gift of Mrs. Richard Buck and sister,
of New York. This society is in a very pros
porous condition. Last Wednesday evening
the sale of pews took place; they were all
disposed Of at a premium, except very few
that arc now sold, and more are called for.
A correspondent says: THE revival at
North Livermore still continues. Twenty,
thus far, have been baptised and received as
members into the Baptist church. Our meet
ings are interesting and well attended. 9th
ers are indulging hope. Several families of
other denominations have been blessed"
The frame of Baptist meeting house is on
the spot in Presque Isle, and is about to be
raised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21
News from Boston.

Boston, 20. Judge Pitman has written a
letter of acceptance of the Prohibitionists
nomination.
The Primary section of the Massachusetts
State Teachers Association met at Lowell
Institute this morning. 1t was presided over
by r. c. Metcalf, master of Adams School
Boston. Superintendent Philbrick Of Bos-
ton, spoke on the Necessity of special train
ing of teachers for their work, and benefits
derived from visiting other schools" fol.
lowed by l.. M. Chase of Boston, on "Char-
acteristics of good Primary teacher" and
Thos. Emerson Superintendent of Newton
schools, on proper method of teaching read
ing in primary schools"
The Grammar School section, which met
in Trement Temple, listened to a paper by
II. II. Lincoln of Lyman School Boston, en-
titled ''Some of the elements of success in
teaching" and on the coffee of text books in
common schools" by L. DuntOn of Lawrence
School Boston. Prof. Hagar of Salem Nor
NAL School, reviewed the first paper and en-
forced its points. The subject "What should
be accomplished in Drawing in Grammar
Schools, and how should the work be per-
formed" was opened by II. C. Harden of
Shurtleff School Boston.
Mr.. Allen of Newton, gave the result of
two years observations in Germany, and of
the methods of teaching drawing in German
schools, which closed the the morning exer-
cises.
The President and suite arrived at six
O'Clock this evening by special train from
Portland and proceeded directly to the Revere
House where they take supper, leaving by
special train at $50, via Boston & Albany
Railroad for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21

GRANITE HALL. Return of the famous
Duprez & Benedict's gigantic ministries for
one night more only, Saturday evening, Oct.
2lst, previous to their departure for Califor-
MIA and Australia, on which occasion they
will present one of their choice programmes.
This great troupe draws crowded houses
nightly throughout the continent. They
have been organized twenty years and have
travelled the world over nearly a dozen
times. Admission So cents; reserved seats
so cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21
Telegraph News in General.

ST. Louis, 90 The Police convention or
ganized.with Joseph Brown, mayor of this city,
President, and one Vice President from each
State represented. Ninety delegates were
present.
Biddeford 20. The employees of the Saco
Water Power Machine shop of this city, have
contributed one days wages, amounting to
1888, for sufferers by the Chicago and other
western fires,
The citizens of Saco have perfected sys-
tematic organization for canvassng the city
and manufacturing clothing and beding for the
needy people of the West, to be continued so
long as the necessity exists.
Poughkeepsie, 20. Snow has fallen at
Overlook, Ulster county, to the depth of
two inches.
Charleston, S. c., 20. There has been two
deaths from Yellow Fever to-day
St. John, N. B. 20. Lord Lisgar and suite,
Gov. Perham of Maine, and large number
of visitors from the United States, arrived
from Vanceboro' last night. The train in
cluded four Pullman cars, the first seen in
New Brunswick. The visitors numbered 400.
This forenoon the party visited the places of
interest. A banquet will be given by the
directors at this end of the road, presided
over by Gov. Wilmot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21

Gardiner, 20. A dwelling house and barn
owned and occupied by A. G. McCullum, of
Pittston, Me-, (Smithtown village was de-
stroyed by fire Thursday night, about twelve
everything. Loss 1920; insured for $500.
VINToN.
Kendalls Mills, 90. The barn of David
Hodgdon, Benton, one mile from Clinton
Village, was burned this forenoon. His
little son, seven years old, was consumed in
the flames. 1t was supposed to have been
set on fire by the little boy, who was playing
with matches. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21
News from New York.

Geo. c. Satterlee is appointed Receiver Of
the Washington Fire Insurance Company,
which suspended to-day with capital of
$500, 900; surplus S35O,O00. Losses in Chi
cago about 100000.
The board of apportionment deferred the
action on the resolution offered by Deputy
Comptroller Green, to appropriate slO2, 700
from the excise fund for charitable institu-
tons.
The Commercial Advertiser states the
total losses Of insurance companies by the
Chicago fire at $57, 100000.
Henry P. Freeman has been appointed
Receiver of the Market Fire Insurance Co.,
and John j. Cocks Receiver of the Atlantic
Compony Of Brooklyn.
1t is believed that the grand jury to-day
indicted one of the highest city officers for
fraud. No name was mentioned and the off,
GERS OF the court refuse to give any informa-
ton.
Judge Ledwith was before the grand Jury
to-day to testify in the case pending against
Mayor Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21
Chicago Fire Items.

Chicago, 20. A rumor from New York that
the Chicago banks had suspended is untrue,
nearly all receiving large amounts on deposit.
All are paying depositors in full and there is
no run on any of them, nor any diminution in
the confidence of the community.
The proof vault in the Tribune build
ing was opened yesterday and the entire con-
tents were intact.
The work of clearing the ruins and re-
building gives plenty of employment to
mechanics and labOrers at good wages. The
wages of laborers are $l.75; teams 81. so;
carpenters $500 to $3.50; brick layers SO. 90
1925. The members of the Bricklayers I'm
ion demanded increased wages and many
members struck. Contractors refused to
yield as a large number of bricklayers are
here from other places anxious to work at
present wages. The price of bricks has risen
from $6.40 to $500 and $l5 90, but the
supply seems abundant and prices will recede
The statement that all the prisoners in the
Jail under the Court House including five
murderers were allowed to escape when the
Court House was burned proves incorrect.
At the approach of the flames fifty of the
worst characters in the Jail we're placed in
charge of the police for removal to the West
Madison street police station. During the
transfer thirty-six prisoners escaped. The
five murderers are still in custody.
The aggregate value of churches destroyed
is 100000.
The report that the steamer Corona belong.
ing to Goodrich's line, was recently wrecked
and IS lives lost is untrue. The vessel is
now here.
The canal lien bill for the relief of Chicago
has been signed by the Governor.
The Tribune company has ordered an
architect to commence rebuilding. The front
wall will be taken down and rebuilt with
Milwaukee brick. The other walls and all
the floors are firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21
Church Directory.

ORTHODOX REGATIONAL.-Granite Oh
State St., between Bridge and Oak streets. No
pastor. Morning service 1890 A. NJ. Evening
preaching service at O'Clock Z. NJ. Preaching
-, tomorrow by Rev. Newman Smith of Bangor.
FIRST BAPTIsT,-Corner Winthrop and Perham
SITS. j. Kicker, pastor; residence 90 Oak street.
Morning servine 1890 A. NJ. Afternoon 230 p.
NJ. Evening P. NJ. Preaching tomorrow by
FREE BAPTIST-State street, north of Bridge.
{, +. Penney, pastor, residence Summer street.
Morning service 1890 A. NJ. Afternoon go p.
NJ. Evening p. NJ. Preaching tomorrow by
the pastor.
METHODIST EPIsCoPAL,-Green street. east of
vice 1880 4. NJ. Afternoon $50 P. NJ. Evening
pP r n PTeachI bin BY the pastor
Morning service 1880 A, NJ. Evening service p.
USIvERs winthrop OPP and Summer SITS.
c. X. Moor, pastor; residence Winthrop street,
below Orchard. Morning service 1890 A; NJ.
sabbath school service at Il A. NJ. Preaching
UNITARIAN Corner Oak and State SITS. No
CATHOLIC,-State St, north of Bridge. Rev. Mr..
O'Brien, priest; residence near the church,
Preaching tomorrow by the priest
Y. NJ. c. A.-Rooms in Darby Block, Water Street.
Regular weekly prayer meeting every Monday
evening at IA O'Clock. Mission Sunday School
every sabbath morning at O'Clock. Religious
Rooms open to all.
The Congregational, First Baptist, Free Will
Bdptlst ana MetnOulst CnurcneS hOlu social con-
ference meetings in their vestries every Wednes
day evening, at seven and one half O'Clock.
NORTH AUGUSTA,-M. E. CHURCH.-Rev. F..
w. Smith, pastor; residence at the pasonage next
door north of the church. Preaching every Sab
bath at 1880 A. NJ sabbath School at IL NJ.
Prayer meeting at +. NJ. Preaching tomorrow
by Rev. +. W. Smith of Augusta
METHODIST EPISCOPAL, HALLOWELL.-Rev
Q. NJ. Cousens, pastor; residence opposite church.
Morning service, 1885, Afternoon service, $50 ;
Sabbath School LIS p. NJ. Preaching tomor-
row by the pastor.
SOUTH PARISH CONGREGATIONAL, HALO
WELL-Rev. c. G. McCully, pastor; morning
service 1880; afternoon service $50. Sunday
School rs A. NJ.
BAPTIST CHURCH, HALLOWELL.-Rev. A. r.
Crane, pastor. Morning service 1890; afternoon
service 2.30. Preaching tomorrow by the pastor.
FREE BAPTIST CHI RCH HALLOWELL.-Rev.
Mr.. Heath, pastor. Services at usual hours.
CHURCH, HALLOW ELL.-Rev.
Mr.. Paine, pastor. Services every sunday.
Knights Of Carthage.
MOUNT NEBO CITADEL.-Regular Convocation
each Friday evening at Darby Hall, until further
notice.