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The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27

"The bed too short aud the covering
too narrow" was the subject Of dis
course at the Attorney Street Metho-
dist Church last evening. There can
be no doubt that the world is in need
of better religious upholstery, for there
are very few ever protesting Chris
itans who can pull the covering over
ons sin without exposing the ma
kedness of another. New York I'D.
Uertaser:.
Would it not be a better, and more
effective style of preaching to see that
every man, woman and child within
the sound of that church bell had q
good bed and ample covering to- pro-
tect against the blasts OF the season.
That text must have q chilling effect
ON Sunday upon a hearer whose teeth
had chartered all Saturday night with
cold1Cleveland Herald.
So long as the Puritan plan of dis
tributing Tracts, instead of bread ex.
lists in the church, the chilling frosts
of skepticism will nip Christianity in
ithe bud. Richly cushioned pews,
aristocratic ministers, extravagant cos
TUNES, perfumes and long faces, all
Grained into one church, would freeze
the Devil himself, if he did not occu-
Ply a very warm apartment.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27
sHEEIFF's SALE.
E.. Pontfus
Peter ". Willis: ct.

Peter ". Willis, ct. al
State of Ohio, Ashland County, IS.
Pursuant 10 an order OF sale, issNed
from the Court off, Common Pleas Of
Ashland County, Ohio, and to me d-
rccted, | will offer for sale, at public
auction, at the south door of the
Court House;-in Ashland,I in-said
county, on lfptf
Saturday, December %, d. 1871.
az 2 o'clock P. NJ. on said day, the
following real estate, situate IN, the
county of Ashland and State ofA)hio,
to-wit: Being part of the north west
quarter of section number, l8, town
ship twenty-five OF. Range sixteen,'
bounded and described as follows -
Commencing at a stone ut the south
east corner of land owned by Matthew
Clugston on a lane between said land
and land owned by Page &Curtis;
| thence south along said lane 81 rods
and q links to a stake; thence west
46 rods to a stake; thence north Y
rods to a stone; thence east along the
line of said land owned by Matthew.
CIugston 46 rods TO the place of be-
ginning, containing six and one.half
acres Of land. Appraised at -
Terms cash on day of sale.
VIM. Q. PORTER
Sheriff Ashland CO..
Nov. %, 1S71-5w20
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27

the White House, the party press,
with SOME honorable exceptions, howl
aloud that everything is serene, and
General Grant is anxious to have a
thorough reform in The clerical conduct
of Government.
All this about Grant being in favor
of reform is moonshine, for he has
had it in his power from the moment
he took his Office to purge the offices
of rogues /; but, from the beginning,
he was absolutely corrupt, taking
brides for office from A. T. Stewart,
Mr.. Secretary Fish. Mr.. Borie, after
ward, in reward, made Secretary OF
the Navy /; from Murphy, paid by be-
ing made Collector of the port of
New York, with bis official crimes
and swindlings condoned, as charged
by the New York Tribune.
How could such a mar who allowed
his wife to trade in gold during the
catastrophe of "Black Friday" thro'
his manipulations of the Secretary of
the Treasury, be a reformer, and
anxious for an honest policy of nd
ministration?
Mr.. Trumbull moved a resolution
which was intended to search out
everything, but he was opposed by the
Republican Grant Senators but, fin
ally, they were forced, through fear
to agree upon a committee of exami-
a%ation, the members of which were
selected in eau us, and with only one
upon it. This committee
will be able to do the largest amount
vf w~hitewashing for Grant and his
confederate thieyes.-Erehange.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27
Y.

BERLIN, Dec. 21.-The Emperor
has prorogued the Prussian Diet until
the 9Th of January, 1872.
Bismark has sent a dispatch to
Baron Arnim, the German represen-
tative at Paris, setting forth the feel
ing of evaporation caused in Ger
MANY by the outrages perpetratea on
her soldiers in France: He threatens
to seize hostages in the occupied
provinces, unless the assassins IN the
future, who escape into the neigbbor'
ing provinces, are delivered up to
German officers by the French au-
thorities; and declares that unless
their horrible outrages cease, the army
of occupation shall be increased and
the expenses and burdens of its sup
port, which are paid by France, doub.
cd.
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81
RECALL OF CATACAZY - RUSSIA
AND GERMANY-POOR POLAND.

RECALL OF CATACAZY - RUSSIA
AND GERMANY-POOR POLAND.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 21.-Tbe
Messenger, the official organ of the gov
eminent, Announces for tie first time
the removal Of Minister Catacazy from
Washington, owing, it says, to per-
sonal difficulties, which might preju-
dice the good relations existing be-
tween Russia and the United States.
The same official authority, III an
article on the present aspect of Eu-
rope, says other powers should see no
danger to themselves in the friendship
of Russia and Germany. Their com.
mon interests are sufficient to explain
their mutual esteem, bat no State
should so far count on Russils for.
bearance as to think OF absorbing an
other.
An imperial ukase makes compul
sorry the use of the Russian language
in the schools of Poland.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27
ITALY.

ROME, December 22.-The army
budget has passed the committee on
the budget. The Minister of War,
while maintaining that the military
establishment of the country should
be fully provided for, declared that
there was no eason to fear aggression
on the part of their neighbor, France,
for sn aggressive policy was opposed
to her interests. Although there was
no danger of war, still he said the
nation should always be prepared for
the evil.
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SPAIN.
NEW MINISTRY FORMED.

NEW MINISTRY FORMED. a
MADRID, Dec. 21.-Sagasta an
nouuces the formation of a new min
istry. Praxedes Nj. Sagasta is Presi-
dent and Secretary of the Interior /;
Admiral Malcampo, of the marine /;
Bios, Foreign Affairs; Admiral To
pete, Colonies; Graizard, Justice ;
Au.ulo, Finance; Gavinde, War; Cor
dan, Public Works. OF tic above
members, Augulo, Condan and Bios
held respective portfolios of Finance,
Interior and Foreign Departments in
the late Malcampo Ministry Admir-
al T'a-site was formerly Foreign Min
i,ter in the Serrano Cabinet, i'll which
Candan held the position Of Public
Works.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27
PROSPECTUS Fob 1872.
L A D Y'S FRIEND

The publishes of THE LADY's FR1ENr
have concluded to reduce its price to single
| subscribers from $3.50 to S2-the prices to
Clubs (already very low remaining the
same.
The following ndvelets, with the usual
variety of short stories, are announced for
1872. Mrs. Woods noveiet will run thro'
the whole year. .
WITHIN THE MAZE; or LADY AN
DINNIAN'S TRIAL.
By Mrs. HENRY WOOD, author OF
East Lynne" etc.
UNA AND HER LIONS.
By Miss A. l. MUzzEY, author of "One
Woman's Experience, /" Jealousy" etc.
QUEEN COQUETTA.
BY DAISY VENTOR, author of "Prince
Charming" etc.
ONLY A WISH.
By A. NJ. DANA, author of Earring
Chords" ETC., etc.
MISSION WORK.
By Mrs. MARGARET HOSMER, author
of a ia Turn in Fortunes Wheel" etc.
AN EVERYDAY HEROINE.
by AEANDA Nj. author OF
"Sotid Silver" "a little Money" etc,
ENGRAyINGSlLThe Engravings OF
The Lady's Friend are of a very superior
character. They embrace beautiful pic
lures of subjects which touch the senti-
ments and affections, illustrations of nnr
Novelets and Stories, illustrations of Fash.
ions, Including cuts from which pafterfis
for almost everything can be orderedat a low
price illustrations of Ladies' Fancy Work,
ETC., ETC.
MUSIC-A piece of the latest and most
fashionable Music accompanies every NAM
Der. The Music is of itself worth the price
Of the magazine.
In short, The Lady's Friend aims to be,
and its preprietors think it is. the most
Refined, Beautiful and Interesting of the
Magazines-being in Cover. Engravings,
and contents just what a lady's magazine
should be.
TERMS.-S2 a year; -Four copies, Sc;
Eight copies land one gratis), $I2-One
copy of The Lady's Friend 81 and one of
The Post $3.50 for 81. Address,
DEACON & PETERSON,
No. 319 Walnut ST., Phila.
B65>Single nambers 20 cents.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27

Edward Law, Earl of Edinburgh
and Viscount S~outham, formerly Gov
ernor General of India, died last
night.
Rear Admiral Edward A. Tnglefield,
r. N, has been appointed naval at
tache to the British Legation at Wash
ingtoh.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27
The Cleveland Herald of q recent

The Cleveland Herald of q recent
date says:
There is a class of men will hang
themselves, sure, if they only have
rope enough, Senator Schurz, Blair
aud Upton are of that class. Now
that the Senators have opened the
door to investigation without limit
these fash-in-the pan Senators are CALL
ing dor all manner of investigations
enough to last a Committee for the
next two years, and the consequence
will be if such Senators have the lead
in proposing matters for investigation
the thing will be run into the ground.
We apprehend there is not where
thesshoe pinches. The real danger
arises from the fact that the corruption
and rascalities of administration Off
cials may be unearthed and their hid.
eousness exposed to the public gaze.
No honest man need fear to have his
acts and accounts fully and carefully
examined. Ifthese Investigations, af
ter having been fairly and faithfully
conducted ascertain that no stealing
or malfeasance in Office under the
present administration has taken place
the result will be that the hands o.
General Grant will be strengthened
Otherwise, a refusal to investigate the
charges Interruption preferred against
the administration by snch leaders a
Sumner, Trumbull, Schurz, Tiptor
and Logan. will damn General GRAM
and all concerned. Let the investi-
CATION be searching and honest, and
let the proper consequences follow.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27

IT is not. yet decided whether Gold
smith Maid or Dexter is ahead (; but
it is an absolute fact that NELSON q
GATES have the best drugs, the pur-
est medicines, the most exquisite per-
fumes and the finest goods. generally,
ever brought to Ashland. If you
don't believe it, go and self you do
believe it, go amy how 3
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FRANCE.

PARIS, December 22.-Count de
Remusat has made representations to
Signor Venosta, the Italian Minister
of Foreign Affairs, complaining Of
the tone of King Victur Emanuers
reply to the request of the French
Government for the recall of Cheva-
lier Nigra from Paris.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27

Thomas H. Holder, former editor
of the Marion Mirror, has purchased
the Butler county Democrat. We trust
that Mr.. Holder, by his ~conciliating
course may harmonic the Democracy
of Old Butler, and rally the Tenth
Legion for the great contest of
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27

The Commissioners have full control
of the Report. We have net consult
them about the exhibit. They are
undoubtedly willing to discharge their
whole duty in reference to that Insti-
tution.-Ed.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27

is true, tits doubtful whether the skill
of the ablest political physician in The
land can save his party from death
and the bone yard.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-12-27
THIRTY THIRD REPORT
of the condition of the
FIRST NATIONAL A

AT ASHLAND IN THE STATE OF
OHIO
1T Close of Business, Dec. 18Th, 1871.
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imIn q. Dec 9,

MIfiin, o., Dec. %, 1871.
Mr.. EDITOR My recollection is,
that the law requires an annual pub
Iication or report of the condition of
the County 1nirmary. 1 have not
seer such publication for two years.
Why is the matter neglected?
TAX PAYER.
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DIVORCE NOTICE.

Frank Charlson. -.
Petition for Divorce in Ashland
County Common Pleas.
The above named defendant will
take notice that dispositions will b.
taken by the plaintiff to be used upor
the trial of the above cause, at the
Law office of Mcbride & Burns, in
the city of Mansfield, Ohio, on Sat
urday, December 5Oth, A.. d. 1871,
between the hours of ten o'clock A.
Nj. and nine o'clock =. M. of said
day, and continue from day to day
until closed.
T. J. KENNY,
Atty for Petitioner.
Nov. 80, 1871.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me
this twenty first day of December 1871.
A. G.. BEER.
Notary Public.
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S597,415,77
S597,415,77

State of Ohio Ashland County, So.
1, JOSEPH PATTERSON, Cashier of
FIRST NATIONAL BANK at Ashland
Ohio, do solennly swear that the
above statement is true, to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
Jos. PATTERSON,
Cashier.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-09
4 Projected Paper Monopoly.

1t is known TO all consumers OF pa
per, that within few years important
discoveries have been made 10 coDuec-
ton with the manufacture Of that im-
portaut article, by which straw aud
wood now enter largely Into its com-
position, ana that at present large
majority of all the papers iu this eouo
try are printed on paper manufactured
in the proportion Of forty to seyen.y
five per cent. of straw or wood to
awenty-6vc 10 sixty per cent. OF rags.
This has the effect to keep the prices
down to figures considerably below
what they inevitibly would be were
the mauuiacturc OF paper still limited
to rags--the supply which would fall
very considerably short Of the present
requirements Of tho paper market.
Still il is averred that straw paper is
to-day thirty three per cent higher
than rag paper was in 1860, which
would seem to leave no doubt that the
manufacturers Of straw paper are oh.
taiaing a good profit, Some recent de
velopments, however, indicate that
they are projecting a grand monopoly
with the view 10 advancing the price.
The principal facts il connection with
this movement are stated as follows
A company Of eastern capitalists wa
formed about eighteen months ago,
who bought a number OF patents under
which paper is manufactured from
" cd aud straw, The principal pateot
upon which, it is alleged, all sIhers
hipgeswas about to expire, and the
FIRST step was to secure renewal ef
ofihls. This was accomplished and
the pa,ont extendsd. Thercupoa =
circular was issusd 70 manuhctussro
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way ia the production Of paper, mott =
Tying them Of the combination and of
the exieuiion Of the patent, aud do
mandin. that they should agree (6rstl
to pay a royalty OF one cent per pound
aud second TO bind themselves 10 run
on short time whenever requested 30
to do by the managers Of tho mono
poly--tho ol Ct as stated, being to
reduce the supply Of paper, and n1-
vance the price permanently to 6fieeH
cents perpoW,R 1t was argued iha,
this would greatly benefit tho manu-
iacturcrs OF paper, a. it would insure
large profits on the products Of thor
mills, aud place the whole bus ness
practically under one head. Paper
manufacturers generally however, did
not approve of the scheme, and for
the time IL failed. As a final effort
therefore, the would-be monopois,s
have resort 10 legal proceedings. aud
the manufacturers arc as a couse-
quenee somewhat uneasy, though it
would seem that there shorld be bu,
one result to the issue, and that the
overthrow Of the men who are seek
ing to establish tho monopoly. A
convention of paper manufacturers
was held recently at Cincinnati, at
which this matter was considered,
and it is intended to make an effort to
procure from Congress an investiga-
ton OF the proceeding by which the
straw patent was extended, and, IL
possible. have it overturned. In
doubtedly the matter is one which de-
serves the attention Of the press OF
the country, in the interest alike of
Publishers and the public.-Prmting
GQ.eite.
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whichawipe their tondrils around tho
trunks aod branches Of their stalwart
brothers. All these things waste ut.
ttcrly now. They grow, bring forth,
aud die neglected aud uncarcd for
If any statistics were possible it would
be found that for every article Of food
which now grows Spontaneously in st.
Domingo and is used by tho natives
ifty ripCn and decay for want Of the
enterprise to utilize them.
The island is also rich in minerals
gold, silver, IRON, lead, and other
minerals abound. This island would
give u. f9otholi in tie West Ind cs,
and in case OF war be Of immense bolc-
ill., TO Us rs naval station. Enough
coffee and sugar would he produced
there to almost supply the demands Of
the United states.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-09
OUR FATHERS HOUSE,
" OR,
THE UNWRITTEN WORD.

BY DANIEL MARCH, ID, D., author OF the popu.
lar "Night Seenesn This master In Thought
and Language shows us untold riches and beau.
ties In the Great House, with Its Blooming flow.
ers, Singing birds, Waving palms, Rolling
clouds, Beautiful how, Sacred mountains, DE.
lightul rivers, Mighty oceans, Tnunde' ing vol.
ces Blazing heavens and vast universe with
countless beings In millions OF worlds, aud reads
10 us In each the unwriiten Word. Rose tinted
paper, ornate engravings and superb binding.-
"Rieh and varied In thought" II haste ""tasy
and graceful In style.n "Correct, pure eleyatlng
in Its tendency" "Beautiful and good" "N
household treasure Concentrations like the
above from College Presidents and Professors,
minissers of all denominat tions, and the religious
anu secular press all over the country Its fresh.
ness purity OF language, with clear Open type,
me steel engravings, substantial binding, aud
low price make u the book tor ihe masses. Agents
are selling from 6.to $50 per week
Wewaht Clersymen, School Teaceers smart
young men ahi ladies to Introduce the work for
us In every township, and We WIN pay literally
NO Intelligent man or woman need DO without .
paying business.
Address
ZIEaLER McCuRDy, 10 $, eth ST, Phna,
lS9 Race st. Gin. q.
90 Monroe st. chi.
eos " 9th 81. Louis
oetl-im or io2 Main at Springfield Mass
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u flashiog eye hc cried:

L
do yc, thus"
"IIold op," interrupted one OF tho
party, and as he spoke, the rest of
the racing men had all mounted their
horses. 4" Hold on moment parson.
We are willing to let you carry of the
palm, but we .wou't stand your abuse.
When We heard that you had deter
mined to try if your horse would not
beat US all, we agreed among ourselves
that fyou came we would let you in.
We have done 50 aud you have won
the FACE in Two mile heat. Now
let that satisfy you. By tho hokey,
hut you did it well. When you want
totry il agaio, just send us word, and
well be ready for you. Good byr
As the wretch thusspokc, he turned
his horses head. aud before the aston
ishcd preacher had time enough to
answer, he ridden away out Of
hearing, 1t was sometime before one
of the churhmon could speak. They
knew not what to say Why should
their minister's horse have joined in
the race without some permission from
his master? They know how much
he set by the animal, aud ut length
they shook their heads with doubt.
"lt is very strange said Que.
" Very answered second.
" Remarkable, suggested third
On my soul brethren spoke
Rilewell. IL cant make it out"
The brcthrcn booked at each other,
aud the dcac)us shook their heads in
II very solemn aud impressive manner
So the party rode back to the
clergyman house but none Of the
brethren entered, nor would they stop
ut all. Before Monday had drawn to
a close it was generally known that
Parson Ridewoll had raced his horse
on the Sabbath, and q meeting Of the
church was appointed for Thursday.
Poor Ridewell was almost crazy
with vexntion; bat before Thursday
came, Pompey found out how matters
stood, and he assured his master that
he would clear the matters up; and
after days search he discovered the
atounding fact, that some OF the wick
ed meu, had been in the habit of steal.
ing old Morgan from The pasture and
racing him Sabbath afternoon Pom.
pey iounl this much-but he could
Hot find ichO did il.
As 5000 as this became knowu to
the church members, they conferred
together, and they soon concluded that
under such circumstances a high
mettled horse would be very app TO
run away with his rider, when be
found himself directly upon the race
courss
So Parson Rdevcll was cleared,
but il was long time before he got
over the blow, for many were the
wicked wags whu delighted to poster
him BY Offering to "rilo . race with
him, to bet on his head or to put
him "again the world for s race "
Bet as RidewelI grow older, his heart
grew warmer, and finally he could
laugh with right gooi will when he
spoke Of his unexpected race. BE- sure
there was no more Sabbath racing in
that town.