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Letter from l'OrtssllO,s: Il.
PORTSMOUTH, VA, Aug. IL, 1872.
To the Editor ofthe Ne,c National Era:

PORTSMOUTH,, VA, Aug. II, 1872.
To the Editor ofHe Nev National Era:
DEAR FRIEND DOUGLASS: need not say
to you that suspicious omens greet us in our
Southern skies. We will win. Democracy
having sailed under SO many c0lors here
abouts since it was first shelled out from its
hiding place--indeed not only here, but in
every section Of the country, has its camp
been successfully assaulted by the irresistible
tread of freedoms hosts-it is matter for con-
graduation that, after hunting this pirate
ship all around creation, and for SO many
long tedious years, we have it cOrnered at
last in the :" Isle of Greeley" where, in No
vember next, we expect to draw the tigers
tooth. Mr.. Sumner, though n patriot and
statesman, and possibly one of the Oldest
active parliamentarians in this country, is
now doing us a vast deal of harm, in that he
like, he and Banks will cause all New
England to "cave." We are not at all sur
prised at Banks, because we know him Of
old. Nor does it remain for me to criticise
Mr.. Sumner in regard to his late course.
Mr.. Phillips said at one time something like
| this "When ones lifelong course has been
consistently Zionward, should he step aside
to do something, the propriety Or improperly
of which he (Mr. Phillips) could not well
see through, he would not take down such an
ones history from the shelf to criticise him
for the act--wait," &c. And again, have
heard him say something to this amount ::
II always like to see a strong minority be-
hind the majority to keep the latter up to
their work.
1t is known that we have over had
some trouble with Banks, he being, consti-
tntionally, crotchety. And there may be
and certainly is, if Mr.. Phillips does not fol-
iow-something wrong in the Federal Con-
stitutlon, yet which would prevent our old
original Aboltionists from voting with the
Administration. Or it may be that they,
with Mr.. Sumner, wish to swell a sure.
large minority" and in the future bring it
out purely Republican, to do which they must
fall back on the principle that one can push
more than he can pull. And am persuaded
that there will be much pushing to do in any
case, "Civil Rights bills and Enforcement
acts" to the contrary notwithstanding. Dem
ocrats tell us--colored--that we :. dare not.
the best of us, differ with our old friend Mr..
; Sumner" take it that he is better pre-
pared to go into and help purify that portion
OF the Democratic camp which will be left
J Tor conversion next November than we are
and, whilst it might be safe for him to do so,
the dangers attending similar movement
on our part would, doubtless, prove to us a
very sad disaster.
y We cannot afford In this way to tampe,
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THERE are some nuggets of wisdom in
Colonel T. w. Higginson's letter accepting
an invitation to be present at the Soldiers and
Sailors Convention. He writes:
II wish frankly to say that was opposed
to the denomination of President Grant; but
am in favor of his election. see no reason
for deserving to the enemy because have
exercised the soldiers privilege of grumbling
at my General.
There seems to me no safety for the re-
construction measures, except in the hands
of the party which passed them.
'The main war cry of the party appears to
be the overthrow of Capitalization and what
they call Capitalization is simply the effort
of the National Government to save itself
from being murdered. In such a contest l
am with the Government
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The labor RcfOrnlers' COnyen-
lion,

PHILADELPHIA, August 1.-THE Execu-
tive Committee Of the Labor Reformers have
passed resolutions declaring that A. NJ
Puett, chairman of the committee, having
placed himself outside the organization by
accepting the nominees and platform of the
Cincinnati Convention, had no authority to
issue call for the reassemblIng of the Co.
lumbus Convention, and that we sustain the
action of the New York Conference in call
ing convention in Philadelphia on August
ODD, for the purpose of placing in nomination
a national ticket and invite the Labor Reform
organizations in the several States to send
delegates.
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this adds to their embarrassment and conf
sion. My advice to all who so modestlv N
trust their own judgment is to observe Whit
way the Democrats and their old onnresso
vote, to the end that they NAV Intensely,
vote the other way. In this wise thev ,yi
have the superior intelligence of their en-
mics to guide them. For if the enliehtene
enemies of the black man vote for Gree a
how plainly does it follow that he shou
ley!
Th"d-Eery gratifying is the vote of Il
black men for the Republican party, becau:
it is a grateful and beautiful return to th;
party for having put them in possession
the right to vote-and for having done TIL
too, in the face of the determined and +
cessant opposition Of the Democratic par t,
respectfully yours, GERRIT SMITH
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a Westward bound passenger train on
the Kansas Pacific railway fell through a
bridge at Coon Creek. 1t is supposed that q
water-spout had burst over tho stream and
washed away the supports of the bridge.
Five passengers were Killed.
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Political.
The ID. iaware De mocracy Il fuse 10 Endorse
Greeley.

Greeley.
PHILADELPHIA, August l4.--At the Della
ware Democratic Convention held in Dover
an electoral ticket was formed, and Custus
w. Wright nominated for Congress. The
proceedings were very boisterOus over a pro-
position to endorse Greeley. A committee
reported resolution approving Greeley in a
qualified manner, but it and substitute. in
much stronger language, were laid on the ia
BILE, and no resolution was adopted. Great
excitement prevailed throughout the proceed
ings, and number of delegates after the adj
journment declared that Della ware would vote
for Grant.
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COMMUNICATIONS.

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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25
Government Printing! House.

In the course of a shcrt debate in
the House of Representatives, few
days since, General Garfield, the men,
Der from:this district said: 'Thecom-
mittee on appropriations had just been
looking over the accounts for public
printing. This Government had at
present much the largest printing
house on the globe, where there were
over thousand men and women en-
ployed to carry on that business, and
where enough printing ink was
bought every year to float the biggist
man-of-war in the navy, train of ar
nay wagons reaching through from
Washington to Baltimore, and loaded
with one ton piece, packed as close
ly on the road as six-mule teams can
be packed, would not be able to haul
the mass of public documents printed
every year in that Printing-house.
Congress was now asked, and would
have TO, appropriate more than ST.
100000 to run that establishment for
the next fiscal year. With all that be-
fore the House, and remembering the
fact that there had just been erected
an addition to that building four hum
dred feet long and seventy-five wide,
he wished to call the attention of the
House to the fact that unless it put
brakes on that enormous outlay it
would become scandal in theeyes of
the nation" ...,,-
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AURORA.
Correspondence

lNOTTcSpOuucuCc.l
The erection of buildings for the
worship of God has ever been in all
ages, ruling passion that has called
forth the highest conceptions of the
intelle t of adoring men. They, are
events which need perpetuating, and
the description of them forms one of
the pleasantest features of a Journal
lists life. Without entering into any
details, we at once enter upon the task
of describing one OF recent erection.
AS the Stranger approaches the town
hls attention is at once attracted to the
lofty structure before him. The walls,
towers, battlements, pinnacles and
minarets rise before him in SOL
emn majesty, grand in their magnifi-
cence. Although the cathedral is not
builded of the enduring granite, yet
so well has the skillful cunning of the
artificer been performed, that it puts
to blush many marble cathedral.
AS one stands beside its walls and at
tempts to measure them with his
minds eye" the appalling fact of his
inferiority bursts upon him, and he
almost unconsciaHsly uncoYers his
head and contemplates in mute adora-
ton. Passing aside to some distance
to enable him to grasp with more rea-
diness its stupendous height that
points upward in the sunlight in the
grandeur of its solitude, is the tower
and spire, whose beautiful proper
tions rise in perpendicular majesty
until among the glimmer aud shinl-
mer of the "etherial blue" its final
seems lost in the clopdsF
In wonderful books we have read
of Mosques and their slender grace
full minarets, but here at each angle OF
the church springs up an airy, slender
pinnacle that exceeds even the dreams
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EDINBURGH.

News for some time has been very
scarce mo stir. of. any interest, every
thing seemed to settle into a general
calm, but it was only the precursor of
more stirring events, something was
done in diversion that came well nigh
being very serious.
Two accidents happened at the
school in the south west part of the
township. One of the boys had the
ball bat and made strike at the ball
and missed it. The bat flew out of
hisehand and hit another boy on the
upper part of the nose and eye brows,
injuring him severely. Another boy
at the same school was hit by flying
ball that had been struck by the bat
and was very much hurt. The ball
was of solid rubber. This ball has
since disappeared. The teacher has
forbidden any more ball playing with
the bat. This is as it should be.
Aoc1DENr.-Ida Coe, living with
her uncle, VIM. l.. Coe, while setting
near the stove, tainted and fell; strik-
ing her footagainst the stove, burning
her severely. She is recovering.
= OUTRAGEoUs.-In relating the fol-
lowing I shall give no names, desig-
mating them as A. and B. B. came
to the house of A. and asked Mrs. A.
for something to eat. She replied
that she eiwould if she could, but there
was nothing in the house that she
could get for him. Whereupon A.
picked up an ak helve and struck her
@on the forehead, telling her to the
floor. A doctor was called in as soon
as possible and the wound was dress
ed. 1t is hoped Mr.. A. will do better
hereafter. -
SNow.-The ground is covered with
few inches of snow, and farmers are
improving the opportunity afforded
by doing all sorts of leaning.
Mr.. L. Chapman has put into his
saw mill new patent head blocks, war
ranted to do extra good work. Mr..
Chapman will keep them if they fill
the warrant. Consideration, SITS.
Success to Mr.. Chapman.
Jan. %, 1872. CITIZEN.
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Our Public Men.

The fortunes of our Presidents and
great orators-how much they made
and saved:
Jefferson died comparatively poor
indeed, if Congress had not purchased
his library, and given for it five times
its value, he would with difficulty.
have kept the wolf from the door.
Madison saved money, and was
comparatively rich. To add to his
fortune however, or rather that of his
widow. Congress purchased his man
uscript papers and paid $4,000 for
them.
James Monroe, the sixth President
of the United States, died in New
York so poor that his remains found
a resting place through the charity of
friends.
John Quincy Adams left some $780,
600, the result of industry, prudence
and inheritance. He was a man of
method and economy.
Martin Van Buren died very rich.-
Throughout his political life he look
ed out for his interest. 1t is not be-
lieved that he ever spent thirty shil-
lings in politics. His party shook the
bush and he caught the bird.
Daniel Webster squandered mill
ion in his life, the product of his pro-
fessional and political speculations.-
He died leaving property to his chill
dren and his debts to his friends. The
former sold for less than $4,000, the
latter exceeding $250,000.
Henry Clay left handsome estate.
1t probably exceeded 100000. He
was q prudent manager and .scrupu-
lously honest man in all his transac-
tions.
James X. Polk left about $150,00O; ;
$4,000 of which he saved from his
Presidency of four years.
John Tyler left $4,000. Before he
reached the Presidency he was bank
rupt. In office he husbanded his
means and married rich wife.
, Millard Fillmore is a wealthy man
and keeps his money in a strong box
1t will not be swallowed up in strong
speculations norsquandered in vice.
Ex-President Pierce saved some
$4,000 from his term of office.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25
Renomfnation of Grant.

A Washington correspondent says
the denomination of Grant. is not SO
certain as his relations are anxious to
make believe. The refusal of the
Democratic party to disband, and the
enormous frauds of the Grant officials
which are being brought to light it is
now conceded by the ablest of the
Republican managers will have q
marked effect upon the country. The
end of these damaging disclosures has
not been reached. 1t is stated that a
new instance of the Grant officials
plundering the Treasury will shortly
be brought to light. The amount in
volved is upwards of four millions.
1t is not in the nature of a defalcation,
but deliberate gouge. The details
and facts connected with it it is be-
lieved have been known to the admin
istration TOR some time, but no steps
have thus far been taken to bring the
guilty parties to justice. The matter
cannot, however, be much longer hid
den from the public. A few more
exposes of this character will, in the
opinion of some of the Republicans,
materially weaken the administration
and reduce Grants chances of renom-
ination. Another fact which seems
to have weight with the Radical lead.
ers is that Grant no longer unites the
party. On the contrary, his name is
the signal for wide spread dissention
in THO ranks. With the Southern
States nearly solid against them, and
many Of the largest Northern States
doubtful, the more shrewd among
the Radical managers think it will be
hazardous to enter upon a campaign
with Grant for leader. The dissatis-
fled pronounced anti-Grant wing of
the party will take advantage of these
admissions upon the part of the Pres
ident's friends to increase the already
well-developed opposition to his re-
nomination between this and the
meeting of the National Convention.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25

DR.. r. ". Pierce of Buffalo, N. Y,
sole proprietor of DR.. Sage's 7Catarrh
Remedy, has for over three years Of
fered, through nearly every newspa-
per in the United States, a standing
reward of $500 for case of Catarrh
in the head which he cannot cure,
That he has treated thousands of cases
and had no claims presented for the
reward from any one who has made a
thorough use of his means of cure, is
strong and conclusive evidence that
he possesses sure means of curing
this loathsome disease. The Catarrh
Remedy is sold by all Druggists. 568
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The New 7-3O Gold Loan Bonds
OF THE
Northern Pacific Railroad.
The First Nation al Bank,
OE RAYENNA.

Are now selling and nnhesitatingly recommend
SAsisese bonds to their customers and all parties
I who have money To invest as the most prontable
as we'll rs safe investment that Is now offered to
! the public.
Z Having made careful inquiry OF good and re-
sponsibie 1inanciers who have fully in ngestiga.
: ted the securities upon which the 7-30 Gold
& Bonds are based cannot doubt the reports, both
. official and unofficial. heretofore published. !.
Confirmed they are by the letters OF sucn
high-toncd, honorable gentlemen as G Bayard
Taylor, Gov. Bross. of Illinois, G. w. Bryan
and others who have recently visited the New
Northwest. Letters just published anu can be
had at Bank free.
Having full confidence in these securities.
have ordered large amount of the 7-30 Gold
Loan Bond, and viii be pleased to supply all
our customers and others who are desirous OF
making n Good, Safe and Profitable Investment t.
We Keep hand Bonds of 500. $500 and 81, :
4 COO which we exchange for Government o-zO
bonds. on which interest will soon cease. Ihns
realizing handsome profit and increasing the
+; capital 10 10 Is per cent
Will pay highest market price for Coupons on
Northern Paeiic and Government Bonds.
Interest allowed on time deposits.
Drafts drawn and cashed ON all the principal
cities in the United States. =
Sight Drafts ON England, Ireland and all
1 o'''''7 Nd. CLARK, Prest-
q. z. WITTER. Cashier. 162.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25

GENERAL HALLEcK's death reduces
the number of Major Generals in the
army to three. This is the number
prescribed by Congress in the last ar
my Reduction Bill. 1t is understood
that the Military Division of the
South will be abolished, and Generals
Emery and Terry instructed to report
direct to the War Department.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25
Teaobers, ExamInat,ons

The Board of School Examiners for Portage
County, will hold meetings, for the Exanina-
ton of applicants. in the Court House, in Raven
ma. on the third and fourth Saturdays, being the
18th & oath days OF FEBRUARY 1872
of the Board
Ravenna, JaiI,y. H. 1872, sT iT7-tf, 9al
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EGGs-TRAoRDINARy. few days
ago Mr. J. III. Cline of this village left
upon our table an egg measuring five
inches in circumference one way and
seven and half inches the longest.
Mr.. G. informs us that this is the sixth
egg laid by six months old pullet,
all of them being of about the same
size of this one.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25

On Monday the aspect of affairs
looked warlike at New Orleans. The
United states troops were. called out
and held in readiness, by order of the
President, to prevent a conflict and
guard public property from .pillage or
destruction. Speaker Carter made a
speech to several thousand persons at
the Clay Statue, in which he said -
Thus the United States troops and
General Emory are used to perpetu-
ate the infamies which would drive
any Northern or Western State into
revolution, and which will all be ur.-
earthed when the Investigating Conn
mittee arrives .rssfrs ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25

Mr.. FRANK FORD started for De-
troit on Wednesday morning to at
tend the first annual fair of the Mich
igan Poultry Association which COM
mences its session in that city to-day.
He takes with him about twenty coops
of his fine fowls and will undoubted-
ly bring home a number of red cards.
He expects to be absent about week.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25

A LEAP-YEAR party took place at
Newton Falls on Friday evening last
which was managed by the gals. The
managers and room managers being
ladies' The cards read: yourself
and Gent are respectfully inyited."-
The women are asserting their rights.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25

THE main buildings of Younglove,
Massey & Co.'S. new Agricultural works
in Cleveland, were destroyed by fire.
on Thursday evening last. The works,
were the most extensive in the country
The loss of buildings and materials is
estimated at from $4,000 to 1000.
Between one and two hundred men
are thrown out of employment by tho
fire. sssss4 - "a
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25

CoNCERT AT EDINBURG.-The cifi-
zens of Edinburg are to be favored
with Concert by that capital young
vocalist, Miss Libbie NJ, Phillips at
Citizens Hall, in that town, to-mor-
row evening. She will be assisted on
the occasion by Miss Minnie E. Davis,
a celebrated contralto, from Pitts
burgh, and by E. J. Phillips, tenor.
The lovers of good singing in that vi
cihity will not miss this favorable op-
portunity to enjoy rich treat.
THE new church at Aurora is un-
doubtedly very fine and commodi-
GUS building, and quite satisfactory to
the society and congregatiop who
worship in it. We fear that our cor
respondent in describing the struc-
ture has set the matter up rather
sssteep," still, Notwithstanding the ar
ticle is rather too lengthy, and design
ed to be setirical, we cannot well deny
the writer the privilege of displaying
his genius in description.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25

THE Singer Sewing Machines are certainly
the most popular. They sold 48.oOo more than
any other company in 1870 and they are going to
sell three times as many machines as there are
words In the English language in 1872.
t'es NEWTON q BENEDICT, Agents,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-01-25

Two young men, employees in the
Post-office at Cleveland, were arrected
on Thursday last and taken before q.
S. Commissioner White, charged with
abstracting letters containing money
from the Office. - b.sla.ia- 90 II. I. n
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skates and sleigh Rells.

A nice assortment just opened at No. 3. Etna
Block. Also, just received Boys Sleds, and an
other lot of those "EAGLE" CORN SHELTERS, at
Sic co. JIG. PRENTIsS.
Dec. 20. 1871.