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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18
Court Proceedings.
From the Reporter.


Disposition of Cases for the week cudssg Fab 18th:
Lorain p. Baker VS. Laban s. Sherman, civil
Hearing upon demurrer to amended petition.
Same overruled and continued
Laura Fobes VS. Joshua Fobes. Divorce.
Decree granted on charge of adultery.
Frederick Harrington VS. Edward Crane, ct
al, civil. Sheriff s sale ot lands confirmed
and deed ordered.
Mark Shanks VS. Henry Nrsen, civil. Sui,
mitted TO the court Judgment for plaintiff
S255.G9 and costs.
Fanny Farnsworth VS. u. W. Bailey ct al,
civil Jury trial Verdict for painif-Philo
Pinney-S2a9.s6 .s6 and costs.
Polly Mountain VS. John Mounia;r. Di.
yorce. Decree granted an charge Of neglect
of duty.
Rosceus Newell VS. Aaron HigleY CT al. Judg-
ment for plainuf by default $490.47 and cests
David Decker VS. E. n. Bailey, civil. Judg-
ment for plaintiff by default $l59.2O and costs
q. G. Warrington VS. II. J. Covell, civil
Continued on molten of plaintiff.
John Howard VS. Cyrus Geer ct al, civil
Judgment for plaintiff by default $265>29 and
costs.
G. NJ Atwater VS. Phfltip KefeheE, ct al,
civil, Submitted TO the court Judgment tor
plaintiff for $3782S and costs.
frankie Stewart VS. Northington Stewart
| Divorce decree granted TO plaintiff.
Caroline Main VS. Henry Main. Divorce.
Decree granted-cause extreme cruelty.
Almon Hawley VS. Andrew Coy, civil. Jury
trial Verdict for defendant. Plaintiff asks
! for second trial.
Wick Hathaway VS. Thomas Bsne ct al civil.
Jury t. ial. Verdict for plaintiff in the sum of
| $7359 and cost. Defendants each demand a
second trial
Charles Pease VS. exr's of Th@Aias Mitchell,
evil Plaintiff to give bail tor cost 40 days
before next term or position to be dismissed.
w. B. Griswold ys John Philips, civil Plain
tiff TO give bail for costs 30 days before next
term or petition dismissed.
| Isabel NoCl%Y VS. d wight Clspp BastaEdy.
Adjudged by the court that defendant pay to
plaintiff the sum of 1915 and cost of suit.
| Nancy Swinton VS. John Swinton, civil De-
cree granted. Cause adultery.
Lucy Woieot VS. Sylvester W0lcOtt et al,
civil. Judgment for plaintiff by default 1927
and cost.
Harriet Minor vs. Lockwood Lobdell, civil,
Judgment for plaintiff by default $l015 and
y. A. Pritchard VS. G. w. Bartram, civil.
Judgment for plaintiff by default 80 and cost.
incorporated village of Geneva VS. Sylvester
Fisher. civil. Continued with leave to de-
feudant to answer,
L. G. Woodwork vs Albert Fields .et al.
civil. Continued with leave 10 defendant 20
answer.
J., n. Sevranee VS. +. d. Hyde, civil. DC,
murer to petition syeHuled and continued
with leave TO defendant to ARsweT.
James Rogers W William Seager, Cavili CON
tinusd with leave to dstepdaRt tc answer.
]. B. Crosby vs. O, A. Andrews Ct al, civil.
JndgMsnt for plaintiff by default SISe.s0.
n. csproe W Aaron HarpeJ. civil. Sub
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

ne iollOWfng DlllS we've Read itld rekerTed :
Police-John Horton.
Spikes, nails, &c,.-Crosby g. Wetherwax
Wth covers-Castings-S Seymour, Strong e.
Speny.
A remonstrance, numerously signed by the
leading business Men, against Main St. Sewer,
was submitted by the Mayor, read, briefly dis
cussed in favor of the work, and laid upon
the table.
Foreman Ducro made a statement of the
wishes of Lake Erie Company for q more suit-
able hose carriage The one in use, puEehas-
ed, we think, last summer in Chicago, is deem
ed numbering and unwieldly. and lily adapted
to the service. He further stated that the en-
gine house, now occupied in common by the
IT, L. company and the Hook & Ladder COM
pany, vas not sufficiently conmodious for
both, and the proper convenience and efficien-
cy OF the l.. e. company were Feuenched by
the crowding of the machinery of both upon
the premises. He therefore asked for the ex-
elusive use OF The house for the company he
represented, by some other provision for the
Hook aHd Ladder company. These matters
were refeYEed,
The HoSk and Ladder Company asked for
permission 70 increase theiF number of men
"a being their present cenpliment-which
question was discussed ip coiloquial way.
and referred to Fire and Water Committee,
with chief and assist engineers and tesepap
Blatesles
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

Nor Se.-SOmebody writes from COnnesut
to the Cleveland Herald, that
The Young Men's Christian Associations of
Geneva Ashtabula and tAis place -Conneaut-
have been dissolved and abandoned as aot
self-sustaining. A division of religisas sesli~
ment and a difference of opinion as to the
mode of conducting the affairs Of these soeie-
ties, were the chief reasons for their dissolu-
aion."
So far as Ashtabula is concerned, the state
ment is without foundation, but that fact, we
presume, win aOate notlang FROM the ingenui-
~ displayed In reasoning out and fortifying
the writer's assertion.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

= THE APPY CoNcEKT, which is to come off
next Thursday evening, was alludedd to in
our last. The opinions of the press in every
place where these concerts have been held.
more than sustain the opinion of their merits.
then ventured The troupe. as q wholc, are
represented as considerably above any COM
pany that have been before the public. aad
Mr.. Apply, as a violinist consnmmate master.
The fact that he was solo violinist with Jemy
Lind, wAsn shs gave her farewell concerts in
this country. w&uld seem to justify high ex-
pectations of him.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

ANNUAL SETrLEMEST.-The First of Janu-
ary, has, to be sure, passed. but those indebt-
ed to us, or having unsettled accounts with us,
will not draw from that fact, the conclusion,
that the werk of settlement has been Suspend
ed. We are all the more urgent for bal
ancing up, because some, and We suppose they
are to be Eoasa& sasohg those now in arrears,
who will think that when they have passed
the 6egiaaing of one yeas, tiAat they are good
for the beginning of the next
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

'"Too MUCH pudding will choke dog" is a
vulgar saying, but about which there may be
s,me wholesome. pEsctical truth If true,
however In the case OF the -qnadreped, we see
no good reason why the same should not hold
equally true, in that of the hiped. Thus rea-
sOning, the effect Of the &ssatment upon our
SasdhGask fellow citizens, as applied by a
neighboring organ, will be watched with a
lively interest Democratic dosing, in years
past, has had the effect to turn their political
stsmaehs, and 1t would be matter Of surprise
x they should now 'return, like the dog to
bis Vomit"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

RUNAwAY.-Ths team of A. ]. BALDWIN,
OF the Lake Shore, took fright at the Station
on Thursday, p M.,-the 9th-and sheering SO
shortly. thew Mr.. b. from the reach, and then
put for the village; coming up Main ST., until
opposite Robertson's Shoe store when they
took the side walk. In the aatei-pt to go both
sides of Fox's sign post, it was carried away.
and they freed from the vehicle, came to a
halt without much damage TO themselves or
Auy one else
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

We hear, with deep regret that Mr.. JoHN
MANSFIELD contemplates leaving this place in
the Spring, and making Yeungstewq the
place Of his htnEe residence The caase Of
regret, OF course. is, tibet We shah lose SO val
liable citizen. He has for long time, con-
tributed largely to the business and growth of
Ashtabula. His taste and bearing has made
Its impress upon the community in music,
especially, has he filed place, In church and
pubic, that few are capable Of Sling. His
head, Heart and hand are never sluggish in
any question or eitayt involving ths good and
Welfare 9f society 9qF earnest hope is, like
tsas Of many Others, fhst be may Ret carry IN
70 effect tRs moyepsai sastemplstsd,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

HARBoR APPRoPRIATIoNs.-th the Committee
on Commerce, in their bill for river and har-
appropriations, read twice, referred and order.
ed printed, is an item of sl5 600 for Ashtabu-
la Harbor. For copy OF this bill we are in
debted te Gen GARR,EID
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

LIVERY CHANGE--The change of owner
ship in tho livery business of Mr.. SHoECRAFr,
has been noticed. Mr. BOWMAN, who succeeds
to the business, and whose advertisement ap-
pears in this weeks paper, will be at once re-
coEnized as the right man in the right place.
He understands horse at glance, and pride,
taste, and business qualifications, cannot but
make him master of the situaton-and his
stable q model stable in all its appOlntn eR IS
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

Mr.. TUcKERMAN, of the Austinburg Insti-
tute will deliver lecture to the citizens Of this
place, on the subject Of "Praet,eability or I'm
practiea6iiity Of Learned Mes," on Friday eve,
Feb Gath. Mr.. I. is one of the most practical,
as well a. one Of the most learned men of
this county, and the lecture will, doubtless, be
one of rare merit.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

While there is not sufficient snow for sleigh
ing, purchase a box of Wagon Grease from
SwFT's, use it on your buggy, and you will
roll along so rapidly and smoothly, that it
will require only little imagination to fancy
yourself sleigh riding.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

The Ashtabuls Brass Band are again taking
lessons Of Prof CRowTHER, and expect TO be
able to take position with the best bands Of
the region
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

AN ERROR occurred in the statement of the
number of grape vines in the notice of Mr..
Bliss garden last week-instead of 1892, as
given, the figures should have been 235
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

The number Of certificates granted TO
Teachers by the Board of Examiners, in the
county for the past year, was 3SO--9l mates
and 289 females-for terms of from Q 10 1s
months;
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

THE VOICE OF PRAYER, is the name of a
pamphlet poem from the press of Carlton,
Madison Square, by SUMNER BARLOW. lis
versificaton and fervor will be especially pri-
sed by the advocates and adherents of LIBERAL
christianitV
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

BELFoRT, a rather important point, and one
which Germany as well as France has strong
yearnings for, has, 1t seems by last dispatches.
surrendered and the garrison, it is said, will
be allowed TO march out with the honors of
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

ReY. Mr.. MrLLIKEN has been employed by
the Congregation of the Brick Church in Jef.
ferson, and the Congregational Church OF
Lenox
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

Lookout for the coming New Stock Of Jet
Jewelry and Ladies' Chains and Sleeve But
tons al DTcK's
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

Anything you see on the "Chcap Table" at
M. g. DICKS, you can buy for less than half
price
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18
LOCAL NOTICES.

Errors of YONth.--A GentlaTaan who has 81 Ser
ed for years from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay.
and all the efectof ynnrul indesCreton will for the
sake Of suffering humanity send free to all who need It
the receipt and direction for making the simple remedy
by which he was cared Sufferers wishing to profit by
the adyGrsers experience do 80 by addressing III
perfect confidence, JOHN B. OGDEN,
52S7 az Cedar Street N. Y.
To COnsumtiVes.-The advertiser having been
permanently cured of that dread disease COnsup
by simple remedy, is anxious to make known TO his
fellow sufferers the Of cure To ali who desire II
he will send copy Of the prescription used ree oi
charged with the directions for preparing and using the
same which they will nnd sure curs for Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, sc.
Parties wishing the prescription viii please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
lys7 los So. Second St., Williamshurgh, n. Y.
"C1EANsINs TIE BLpoD," upon which charataps
haze hArped mpch is not mere catchword and de-
usion. phe microscope shows that some diseases ex
st like parasitic growth upon the eobules OF the blood
and 1t s further known that some subtitle substances
destroy expel them, These substances have been
combined TO make AYERS Sarsaparia, which does ef-
ectualy expe tho disorders that breed and rankle in
the Hood to rot out, as were, the machinery Of life
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18
LIST OF PREMIUMS f.!


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benefit ypensso
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H. Par DIgftK Kgsvn OhH,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

RAnaokD MEETINo. "A call appears In this
weeks Painesville Telegraph by the citizens OF
Madison, to these Of Fairport, Perry, Madison.
Harpsrs6cId, AustInburg and Jeserson, to
meet at the Town Hall IN Madison, Feb e0,h,
at ! o'clock p. NJ, preparatory 10 the oTganiza'
ton Of a company for the purpose Of con
structing a railroad from Fairport, running In
an esstsrly direction through Perry, Madison,
Harpersfeld, Austinburg, fniersecilng the
Ashtabula and New Lisbon Road at that vii
lage, thence to jefferson, connecting with the
Ashtabula and jamestown Road.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

Are duly authorized. agents for the Telegraph,
IL that city, and are fully empowered and prepar
I'd 10 contract for inserting advertisements for us At
eur lowest cash rates. Advertisers In that city there
fore seeking country advertising will end thoir avors
promptly, honorably and correctly attended TO n left
with either OF the above houses
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

L OR SALE.-IIandsomciy located /
miles wesi of Ashtabnln Depot, farm containing W
them The above IL To be sold within 10 days Also With
the farm will he Offered 2cnWs nev horse wagon. new
one horse buggy aud farming tool. Terms made easy.
Price. S3,AO, n. g. HUAPIIHBi.
Ashtabua March $50 1g56tf
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T " V E N T 0 R Y !

/ @ REDUCE STOCK 10 ihe lowest
posstie point before Inventory odcr gaSas at bar
rains for tLe spsaiaS two i6ee<s
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

j HE BALANCE OF eur Mems GyeS,
enas shall sell at cost What hare ar, vary sras
Nor in style, Quality and WorkmhRship
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

MERRY's MUSEUM tor February is
handsomely Illustrated and filed with
good stories, poems, etc, for boys and
girls,
Since this popular Magazine was start
ed thirty years ago by the renowned
Peter Farley. score or more of peTedi-
calls intended tor the young have been
born only to die, or to be absorbed by
their rivals. MERRY himself has swal-
lowed half dozen Of them. The MU-
scum is published by HORACE b. FULLER,
Boston Terms, 1.5o year. Specimen,
10 cents
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

Our Fathers House, or the Unuritten Word,
by DANIEL MARCH. ID. D., has been. during
the past week, delivered TO Subscribers by the
agent-Mrs BRIGHAM. We are %el pleased
with the appearance Of the hook, which is
printed on fine tinted paper, in clear type,
handsomely bound and profusely illustrate |.
In this work, the writer has happily drawn
lessons Of hesseniy wisdom from the most
common objects of daily observation. Wes,e
the wisdom and goodness of God in aal bis
works. and are led by its vivid pictorial teach
ings, to behold new beauties, as we survey the
riches and wonders Of "Our Fathers House."
DR.. Marchs book will meet with favor whcrev-
er read We commend il to those who haye
not alEeady secured it from the agent, as a
book that will not only delight and instruct
the mind, but will lift it to higher apprecia-
tion Of the goodness and loving care of"Our
Father as with reverent steps we survey the
riShes and wonders of his House"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

w Il ilase in stock Dozen of Boys'
Oyercoas which all hound to cell, The this
winters style sRd will BE Aae at sqEne price.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18
Pnlum h be Property known a
Dickinson & Kinney Store and Warehouse

nrey
gTnekss Dormant ThecS4
s-wigO rupduh
l FOL he coal radn n ne
Of
D h1ute perop pu &c 0 con- .
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-02-18

CoCNcIL PBocEEpINGs-The regular month
ly meeting Of councR took place on Monday
evening last. Thee were present Mayor SEY-
MouR,and Couneilmen WILLARD, ROBERTSON,
FITCH, STRONG, KNAPP and DICKINSON, the
latter acting as clerk.
Proceedings of previous meeting read and
affirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-20
CUARLES WHITTLESEI,
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IN
BANkRU PTCi.

Congress having just amended the Bankrupt
law :" that nearly AL parties can be discharged
from their debts unobStructcd by the h1ty per
cent clause. so-calcd, another opportunity oilers
to secure the benefits of this most effective ana
permanent measure Of relief. The above-namc c,i
will make bankrupt business II specially; Will
procure discharges Oh the most moderate terms,
which cannot fail to be satisfactory. Being Uni
ted states Commissioner he will cndravor u visit
the different counties on court days, ana thus
save parties the trouble and expense "t several
trips t. Alexandria in beginning and proceeding
with their casr* Discharges can be obtained
here before Register H i'll as promptly as lii flch-
mond Or elsewhere, and at much less expense I"
murtics. 1t may be- added that the bankrupt act,
in connection with the Homestead exemption,
which it is now believed will be secured to the
bankrupt under the bankrupt law, Is the only r1'l
relief now offered toparties struggling IN the
hopeless bondage III old debts. Address person
nllv or by letter at No. Il south Royal street,
Alexaniria Va jy lily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-20
Ry Beck. Knox Il Kerby,

Real Estate Agents and Auctionccrs.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND IN
~ ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
By authority Of u decree Of. the Circuit Court
for the county of Alexandria rendered at the
November term 1870, Of said Court, in the suit
Of George A.. Birch and wife vs. Robert Har-
rison, and wife, ct ais, the undersigned, com
A,issioners of sale will sell, by. public auction,
in front of the Mayors office in the city OF Al.
of January, 1871. at y o'clock m, TRACT
OF LAND: in AlexandEia county, Va, con- on
mile from Balls Cross Roads, and three miles
from Georgetown, D. c. and adjoining the LANDS nd
OF Samuel Birch, Mary A. Hall and others, the
same being that tract of land Of which Thomas
Birch died seized.
Terms One-fourth of the purchase money in
cash on the day of sale, and the residue in three
equal payments at SIX twelve We and eighteen
mcnts to bear interest from the day of sale, ap Il
to be secured by the bonds of the purchaser,
with approved security, and the retention of the
title to the land until the same are paid,
LAW. Z. TAYLOR
ALBERT STUART,
dec 23-cuts Corum rs of Sale
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF FALU-
~ ABLEREAL ESTATE IN THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA-The undersigned Com
mssioners Of sale, by authority of decree of
the Circuit Court for the county Of Alexandria:
rendered at the November term, 1870 of said
Court, in the suit of James Green VS.. Wilkinson
Hunter and others, will sell ut public auction,
in front of the Mayors office, in the city OF
Alexandria, at - o clock m, on SATu RDAf,
the twonty-irst day of January, 1871, the vaa-
able REAL ESTATE, situated in the said city.
and known as HUNTERS SHIP YARD. and
bounded as follows, to wit :-Beginning on tho
of Wilkes street. and running thence north on
Union street, one hundred and tifty-six feet,
three and one-half inches to the line OF the
Irwin property-thence east parallel to Wilkes
street into the Potomac entertaining to the
first line, and running thence east with Swain
line, and parallel to Wilkes street, one hundred
and ninety feet thence south and parallel TO-
Union street thirty feet, to Wilkes street, thence
east on Wilkes street to the Potomac river,
thence north with the said river to the second
line. together with all the improvements, rights
and apDurtcnanccs thereto beong ing or apper-
tanning.
Terms Onc-tcnth of the purchase money to
be paid in cash on the day of sale. and the resi-
due in three equal instruments, 1T SIX, twelve
and eighteen months respectively, with interest
from day Of sale the deferred payments to be
secured by the notes Of purchaser satisfactory y
purchase money is fully paid. Stamps and con-
vcvancing at the expense of purchaser.
H. O. CLAUGHTON:
THOMAS MOORE.
A. STUART
dee 1T-cots Commissioners ofSalc.