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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-05-02
Mark Twain.s First Earthquake

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A month after I landed in Sacra-
Inento enjoyed my first earthquake.
1t was enc which was long called the
great earthquake and it is doubtless
so distinguished till this day. 1t was
just afternoon, on q bright October
day. was coming down Third street
The only objects in motion anywhere
in sight in that thickly built and pop
ulous quarter were man in a buggy
behind me. and q street car vending
slowly up the cross street. Otherwise
all was solitude and Sabbath STILL
ness. AS turned the corner, around
frame house. there was great rat
tie jar, and it occurred to mo that here
was an item !-no doubt tight In that
house. Before could seek tho door,
there came really terrific shock the
ground seemed to roll under me In
waves, interrupted by violent Jug
Cling up and down, aud there was
heavy grinding noise as of brick bou-
ses rubbing together. fell up against
the frame house and hurt my elbow.
/ knew what 1t was now, and from
mere report0rial instinct, nothing else.
took out my watch and noted the time
OF DAY at that moment q third and
still severer shock came, and as reel
ed about on tho pavement, trying to
keep my footing, saw sight! The
entire front of tall four-story brick
building In Third street sprang ou,
like door and fell across the street,
raising dust like great volume OF
smoke. And here came the buggy
overheard went the man and in less
than can tell it the whole vehicle
was distributed in small fragments
along three hundred yards of street.
One could have tancied that somebody
had fred charge of chair rounds and
rags down the thorough-fare The
street car had stopped, the horses were
rearing and plunging, and passengers
were pouring out at both ends. and
one man had crashed half way through
glass window OH one side of the car,
got wedged fast, and was squirmine
and screaming like an impaled mad
man. Every door of every house as
far as the eye could reach was yomit-
ing stream of human beings and al
most before one could wink and be-
gin another, there was masscd mui-
titude of people stretching in endless
procession down every street my po-
sition commanded. Never was sol
emn solitue turned into teeining life
quicker. OF the wonders wrought by
''the great earthquake" these were
all that come under my eye; but the
tricks II did elsewhere, and far and
wide over the town. made toothsoms
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Moving Buildings.

THE undersigned, having the only complete
l. set of tools for moving buildiDgs within
thirty miles of Rayenna, and having had six
contracts for moving buildings of any dimen-
sions with promptness, without damage and
for reasonable charges Apply in person or adj
dress VIM. CLINE. Rayenna, 0.
p. g. wish the public to understand that
while do not propose to work for less prices.
or In unfair competition with honorable and
say that I will move buildings cheaper than
BILL SMITH, either by the day or job. can do
Smith, let his figures be as low as he dare come
down ,f-1t.t7r T.. ..-.i-yFt s--f WIN. CLINE.
July as, 1871. 1ba-tf. = = Z
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ROAD NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that petition will be
presented TO the Commissioners OF Portage
County. at their regular session in Raveuna in
June. praying for the establishment or a county
road along the following route in said county,
to-wit: Beginning at : point in the south line
of the north division OF lots in Ravenna town.
ship. where the road running east and west
along said south line intersects the Cleveland &
Wellsville State Road. thence running west
along said south line and In extension west OF
said east and west road TO the west line of Ra-
venpa township, thence west in the same course
across the lands Of Bergin, to the first
north and eouth road. 4sl5 #s4l; -
HkSR1 ,sToCGH q OTHERS. -
Rafenpa April 9th, Is7e. 1Sa4t.
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NEW TAILORING.
r g t a blish IN e n t
III. C. MUETING
LEGAL .ADY'TS.
LEGAL NOTICE.

Mary Al5ertson. of Waterford. New Jersey, is
hereby notified that Alfred sAlbcrtsoD has flied
bis petition in the Court OF Common Pleas OF
Portage County Ohio. asking for a divorce from
her on the ground of fraudulent contract;
adultery. and gross Deg Iect of duty. Said petit
tiou " ID be for hearing at the next term of said
Court. She Is also notified Manifestations " Ill
Ire taken IN said case. by him. al the Law Office
of 4. Scoville. Esq. in Camden. New Jersey,
April 1913. 1917, between land o'clock Of said
dar
fF.fe d. sTC TT. Atf'y for Petitioner.
pa:ei March 3lth. :St2 s-f 71sS6w.
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w A N T 3 D. $40
PROSPECTUS FOR. 1872.

Our success in the Fire Insurance business
the past Vt ar will warrant us in making the fol-
lowing proposition: fa 5f -743I5
To any man that will insure his property for
aye years In ~ any f eomPany we represent res We VII
year. The commissions paid by farmers 70
agents of Ohio Farmers Insurance Co :, Will pay
for good home paper We will be in our office
over Waits Jewelry Store every Saturday. to
write applications for all those that favor ms
with their patronage.
Farmers. please call aud get Policy in the
Giens Falls, of New York, American of Chicago,
Lycoming OF Pa, and secure the PRESS for one
year. Every man should have his property in
sured and every man should take the DghoGRAT-
IC PRESS.
NTc'CLUN & DOTY,
RaveDna, o., Jan. sth. 1872. 1TG-tf.
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= JOHN II. WILLIAMS, EsrATE.

Notice is hereby given that the subscriber has
been appointed and qualified as Executrix of
the estate of John II. Williams, late of Portage
county Ohio, deceased.
Dated at Edfnburnh, Portage county, Ohio,
this 9th day OF April. A. D. lssa. ,c '.1i
MARTHA II. VILLA Ms. E
Ie9-Sw - .s5f- = s.,-- - - = =
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Catarrh Cured for SO cents!

One 80 cent Bottle of this medicine has never
yet failed to the very worst cases OF CataIrh
or Bronchitis in few weeks. 1t is probably the
only positive cure for all those troubles that mas
ever been discovered. will guarantee this med
or return the money. For sale by Druggists or
mailed free on receipt of 50 cents. Address 4.
p. YMMES. No 1866 Fulton street. New I oFk
For sale by AID. hickey, Ray. q aN
Nov. 8. 1871. l6I-Om-
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j. .,
~ Pm .ann- 10. ~

Wax BURESgdan TO, l,12.
To MEssRs. SAM'L c. llASlEY AND A. j.
WARD
Gentlemen: Your note of the 9Th inst, ten
dering me, in behalf Of Crawford Lodge, No
g. |. O. Of the thanks Of the Lodge for the
address delivered by me, upon the occasion
OF the Installation of Officers, and requesting
a copy Of it, for publication, has been receiy-
ed.
appreciate highly the compliment beatow-
ed upon me. in the action which the Lodge
has taken, aud it is indeed gratifying to me,
to know. that my remarks upon that occasion
were considered by the Lodge. US appropri-
ate or that they added anything to the inter
estof the ceremonies.
If the Lodge feels that the publication Of
my address will advance the interests oftour
Order or serve in any degree to enlighten the
unintiated as to the principles. teachings and
objects of our Fraternity. | have no objection
to its publication.
Permit me, however, to say, that OH account
Of the short time given me to prepare, WAS
compelled to borrow from those, vastly more
capable than myself many Of the thoughts
and suggestions, which will be found in its
pages and DO not claim for it. that origi-
nality which the Lodge perhaps attributes to
it
! enclose herewith copy
Very respectfully. yours in f., L. and T.,
W. w. ORRIcE.
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VAN BURES, ARK Jan. 3, 1872.

At a Public Installation Of the Officers
Elect Of Crawford Lodge. No. 6, l. o. Q.
F., Z. G. ". W. ORR, CK, delivered the
following
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MopIRA DRiNKlNG. John h. Cough,
in recent lecture, said:
IL cannot drink moderately. 1t 10
physically and morally impossible. il
any man should give me whisky by any
means unknown to myself, it would b. 1T
the risk Of sinking me back to what ]
was twenty five years ago. You may
call it weakness or what you will, but u
is the truth.
We do not doubt it, for We once knew
a gentleman, a man of tie highest litsra'
nv character and fame. occasionally cd.
dicted to extreme drinking, who once
said, when demonstrated with concern
ing his infirmity:
"I love my wife and children-deari{
aud devotedly love them-but when
have tasted liquor, were they standing on
the brink Of the bo,tomless pit, and the
condition offered me that ! should 80
them go to eteenal destruction II l should
drink another glass OF brandy, would
take the liquor--l could not help the
act. "-Erchangc.
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The Van Buren, Press,
VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.
ADDRESS
of W, W. Orrick, before the Lodge Of 1.
O.O.F. of Van Blren

HALL OF CRAWFORD LoDGE, No. g.
Van Buren, Jan. 6, 1872. !
BRO. l.. G.. VI. W. OKuCK--
Dear Sir: By resolution ofthe officers and
members of Crawford Lodge, No. 6, we were
directed to present you the thanks of the
Lodge. for your very interesting and instrue-
tive discourse. delivered upon the occasion of
the installation of the Officer. on Wednesday
evening last; and, also, to request of you a
copy of the same for publication.
Yours in r., l.. and T.,
SAMg. HANLEY,
\. JyNYAnr
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s. Address all letters and communications to
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-" Every tree ia sul.j-ctto disease,
said srcsker in fruit giswers convsa.
ton "What ailment can you find on -
osk ?" asked the chairman. A cern.
was the triumphant rcIly.
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Col. WM. r. BOURNE.

Formerly Of Fort Smith. Arkansas. will as
sst me in the duties of my Agency | am
prepared to make cash advances on all ship
mcnts of Cotton to the House of Mcssrs. +. l..
BRAuNs q CO., Baltimore, and will PERSONAL
ly guarantee 10 shippers As much per pound.
net. n, they would receive by shipping to
New orleans or New York markets.
q. A. MEi ER.
Agent for Baltimore aud Arkansas.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-04-18
n- CLEAR AND HARMLESS AS wa

ns- CLEAR AND HARMLESS AS WA
TER-NArTANs,s CRYSTAL DISCOVERY FOR
THE HAIR.-Aperfectly clear preparation d In one
bottle, as easily applied as water, for restoring to
gray hair It's natural color aud youthful appear.
ance, to eradicate and prevent d%andrun, to pro.
mote the growth OF the hair and stop its falling
out. It is entirely harmless, and perfectly free
from any poisonous substance, and will therefore
take the place Of all the dirty and unpleasant
prenarations now In use. Numerous Testimonials
have been sent US from many Of our most promi.
nent citizens, some OF which are suojoined. In
everything in which the articles now In use are
Objectionable, CRYsTALDIsooVERY is perfect.
1t is warranted to contain'neitaer Sugar OF Lead,
su,nhnr or Nitrate Of Silver, 1t does not soil the
clothes or scalp, is agreeably perfumed, and
makes one OF the best dressings for the Hair In
use. 1t restores the color OF the Hair more per
feet and uniformly than any other preparation"
and always does 80 In from three to ten days,
virtually feeding the roots Of the Hair with all
the pourishingq~ qualities necessary to Its growth
and healthy condition; 1t restores the decayed
and induces a new growth Of the Hair more posi-.
lively than anything else. The application OF
this wonderful discovery also produces q pleasant
and cooling effect on the scalp and gives tine Hair
bottle. ~
For sale by the Agent, DE-. n. BAER
:" II isi Meeting street, Charleston, s. O.
noyla-stuth1y
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ACADEMY OF .Mus1o.4The Martinettl-Ravel
troupe played last evening at the Academy
before a fair house. Thebi was an extensive
and varied one, including three paHtomimes,
with songs, dances; &C., in addition, which
were all well received and loudly applauded.
Tonight the troupe conclude their engage
ment here and offer a most varied and attract
i've programme. Their real merit, and the
public spirited charity which they evinced yes
terday to the orphans of the city, bespeak q
crowded house for them this evening.
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Auction Sales This Day.

Laurey, Alexander & Co. will cell at II
O'Clock, In front of store No. u East Bay, lrlsf
potatoes.
F.P. salas will sell at II o'clock, on Brown
d Co.'s wharf, wines, sugar and molasses.
Leitch & Bruins will sell at II o'clock, neal
the Postof1ce, real estate.
A. ]. White d Son will sell at IL O'Clock
near the Postofice, real estate.
Henry CobIa & Co. will sell at 9 o'clock, al
their store, -four, hama, DC.
John G.. Minor 4 Co. will sell at half-past 10
o'clock, at their store, ladies' suits, dry goods,
DC.
william Mckay will sell at half-past 10
o'clock, at No. So st. Philip street, cigars, TO-
bacco and furniture.
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ESQ .INSIDIOUs ARE THE FRS.

ESQ INSIDIOUS ARE THE FIRST
approaches OF Consumption that thousands re-
main unconscious or it's presence until It hal
brought them to the verge Of the grave. An i'm
mediate resort to DR.. JAYNE'S EXPECToRANT,
upon the nrst appearance Of Cough, Pain orsore
ness Of the Throat or Chest, would very generally
preclude Q fatal result, or, in case the symptoms
indicate the presence Of Latent Consumption
would tend to subdue the violence OF the disease,
and thus materially assist in prolonging the life
OF the patient. Csc the EXPEOToRANT therefore
when you take q Cold, and by 80 doing preven,
the necessity for its use In more dangerous com
plants Sold everywhere. Wholesale by p
wINEMAN6 CO., Charleston, 8. 3:
..aprls-thstu3 -
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- TEE IRISH VOLUNTEER RIFLE CLUB held a
meeting last evening at the Hibernlan Hall,
and effected. their complete organization, by
eleesing4he following officers to, serve for the
7nsurg .ko,Neill, PRESIDENT Phil
tp Fogarty, T. E. Hogan and D. W.. Erwin,
yice-presidents; James A. Murray, secretary;
Robert ElrTouhey, solicitor; Simon Fogarty,
treasurer. wardens-H. L. Green, I. J. Ly-
ons, E. ONelll, J.. j. McManus, NJ. J. Lynch.
plrectors1ames Quinn, D. 8. Sullivan, James
O,Brien, George sprague, NJ. J. Sullivan
Target MASTER. F. Lyons. stewards-T.
CroDKaln and T. O'Connor.
The club will show themselves on the 9th
Of May at the parade, and will doubtless make
an appearance worthy of themselves and their
X fdcient corps Of officers.
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Hotel ArrtvaIs-APril IL.

PAVILION HOTEL.
VIM: P. Covlngton, North Carolina; j.. Car
roll, Fort Motto; a. Wlckman,' WATERFORD
A. P. Gregory, Morristown, N.
MILLS HOUSE.
b. F. Smith, New York; A. Moore, U.S A.
D. R. Duncan, T. NJ. Wilkes, spartanburg; b
Il. Hodgson, q. S. A.; Jno. L. AspinwaH, Mrs
Aspinwall, Master Asplnwall, Mrs. Roosevelt!
New York; H. Solomon, wife, servant and
three children, L. Levy, Columbia; G.. w
Cooper, Miss Cooper, NJ. W. Robbins ano
wife, Miss A. E. Elder, Miss L. w. Elder, Mrs
NJ. L. McCrady, nurse and two children, Ne"
York: George Howard and wife, Miss How
ard, Master Howard, Fred. Dennlng and wife,
DR.. Wyckoft,1 A. Reynolds, wife and child,
Bufralo;F. Davis, Jr., and wife, Watkins, N.
YES. B. Thompson, q. S. Taft and family,
Beaufort.
CHARLESTON HOTEL.
r H. Terry, South Carolina; T. +. Rundlet, ID.
IT. Fogerty, G. W. Potter, New York; T. D.
Mccormack, Savannah; J. L. Inglis, c. g.;
Smith, Florida; I. NJ. Rockwell, Chicago; J. b.
Morgan, Boston; W. Watson, b. Haooens,
New Jersey; Mrs. Haseltine, G. Morris and
wife, W. q. Sears and wife, Philadelphia; u.
Matthews, ]. Hamer, England; G. A. Babcock,
United States Navy; G. G.. Porcher, South caro-.
lima; o. G. Everett and wife, F. N. Clapp and
wife Massachusetts; P. G. Munroe, wife and
daughter, A.. A. Miner, Mrs. Miner, Boston; D.
Matheson, South Carolina; Ara. E., w. Roff,
Miss M. q. Ward, New York; G. IS. Moves,
w%ashlngton; c. E. McGregor and LADY, Geor-
gia; E. Macbeth, steamship Manhattan; Els.
Hicks and wife, Brooklyn; B. Nichols and
wife, Connecticut; D. P. Wight and vile,
United States Navy; G.. r. Wight, New York;
A. Barnett and family, Savannah.
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TgE sUND1Y-scHooL CONVENTION.
Meeting Of tho General Committee
Reception of the Delegates-Commit-

A meeting of the general committee OF the
Sunday-schools of the city was held last eve
ming at the hall of the Young Mems Christian
Association, MI. S. A. Nelson In the chair, anc
most OF the resbyterlan, Lutheran, Methodist
and Baptist Church sunday-schools being rep
resented. The meeting entered at once upon
the discussion in detail of the preparations fol
the State Sunday-school Convention, to De
held In this. city on the 18th of next month
Several letters from gentlemen interested IN
the Convention were read, and the Importance
of having the subjects to be discussed before
the convention properly brought up being In
sisted upon, Mr.. Q. Davis moved the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Reso1,ed. That the chairman refer all letters
from persons selected to open the discussions
In the convention, and who q decilned 10
| serve, to the committee on subjects win q re-
| quest that they fill all the vacancies as early
as possible.
On motion of Mr.. S. Hyde, the programme
for the last year was adopted, with one change,
|. e., that the time allowed to those invited to
| open the discussion be limited to fifteen
minutes. 49,
The meeting then discussed the various
kinds of committees required and their duties,
which occupied them up to q late hour.
The following committees were appointed:
& Committee on Subjects-Rsvs. J. 2. Wight
man, G. 8. Vedder, L. b.. Sehuek, W. d..
Adams, T. W. Dosh, G.. r, Brackett.
Committee onrMusic-F. D. Rudduck, 4. q.
| Chisolm, j.. B. Warren. -.
Committee on Homes-Bethel: Il. Gogs-
ualI n q Muckenflss. Leland Rivers. Trin-
ity: J, q. Wheeler, j. Quackenbush, DR.. J. 3.
Mood. Spring street.: D.. n. Burns, l. D.
Turner, J. S. Hyer. Circular: J.B. Belts, @.
". Stiles, W. d. Mitchell. First Presbyterian:
s. e, Welch, R. NJ. Greer, Jr. Second Presoy-
terrain: A. T. Smylae, E. y. Sell, G.. 8. Cook,
Jr., G. P. Frazer. Third Presbyterian: J. 3.
Dukes, J. 8: Caldwell. Zion: Geo. A. Tren-
Hudson. CIV. Egan. First Baptist: s. Hyde,
+. A. Silcox, T. s. Nipson, Citadel Square:
J. G. Minor, Geo. W. McIver, W. G. Whiiden.
st. Johns: J. q. Stienmeyer. Jr.. &; s.
Creitzberg. Wentworth street: 6. 3. hacker,
". j. Wlley, 8. Thomas, Jr. German: w. VI
ferhardt, C.yolgt, John Heeseman. -.
Committee on Correspondence-St. Jonn.s:
B. G. Chisolm. Methodist: 3. a; ca Nelsom'
Presbyterian: G. n. Averlu anu n. Caiu"en.
Baptist: u. G. Palfrey.
COMMITTEES of Arrangements-L Sherfesee,
8. HYDE, N. g. Aimar, G Cook, b.: hooI,
Mure, A. G. Magrath, G. W. King, J. s. WiieI,
". Uferhardt, W. Forrest, E. s. Burnnam, Y.
C. Dibble.
Enslow, 2. Davis, A. b. Mumgan -. A.
Wilbur, Jas. Allan.
The meeting then adjourned, to meet next
Wednesday. evening, at the usual -Four, at
which time the members of the various COM
mittees are requested to attend.
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BUSINESS TT

LOUIS COHEN d Co., No. 24s Ktn street,
beg leave to direct particular attention this
morning TO their extensive assortment of real
Llama Lace Points, Spring Silks, Silk Ties,
Silk sashes, and a large line of Black Silks,
ranging in price from 80 cents to 81 per yard,
Inclusive. Also, full lines OF Black Hermann
Grenadines from Is cents per yard to "a. A
call is cordially solicited. LOUIS C2HEN & Co.
aprlE.lm
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OFFICE, CITY HALL,

APRIL 8, ls72.-This Office will be open from Q A,
N. THIS DAY to 2 P. M. daily to and to include
the soth instant, for payment OF all interest due
upon the city debt known as City Stock, except
SATURDAYS, upon which transfers Of Stock will
be made.
For the first five days priority in payment will be
given parties paying taxes to the city in part or
whole with the anne All payments Of interest will
be made by check, to be casaed at front desk Of
this eface. and where interest Ia sufficient for tsxes
they balance at par, but where less The penalty
shall attach on deficiency or difference, though
paid in currency, In conformity with ordinance.
P.J. COOGAN,
aprs-29 SlIy treasurer.
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"A Now ~ -
Battery-Removai OF h Artestan
Well.
At the meeting of the City Council, last
Tuesday evening, Mayor Wagner made the
following interesting reportlof the improve
ments now in progress at the Battery:
have had the Battery put In good order,
andin a few days the ratings vii! also De re.
paired. There was an unsightly structure
used as a music stand and tribune In the gar
den which I have caused to be removed. !
| fag staff Is thoroughly rotten, and has.beoome
| dangerous; 1t must be taken down. But LOT
the pleasure of our music glowing citizens anu
| also for the use Of the music-loylng cltlzens,
| and also for the use ofthe festive occasions OF q
large portion of our community, o MUSIC
| can be combined in one building. / have.
| therefore, had a plan and specihcations pre-.
| pared of q structure, which can have a nag stan
| attached to It, and which will be an ornament
TO the grounds. The whole cost Will not ex-
| coed four hundred dollars. ! Wouid respecl-
fnllv ask Council to refer this matter to the
committee On public grounds and buildings
with power to act Immediately.
The committee on the Artesian Well submit
ted the following report at the same meeting
The committee on the Artesian Well re,
Il eDeCClully report ludI diLcI mUSu I2oooio oa.
| great consideration they have finally concluded
Upon a locality tor the watering troughs,
which, it is hoped, will meet no further oojec-
ton on any part ofthe public. On the south Side
of Pinckney street, between Arson and Church
! streets, are vacant lots which will not be 10.
commoded by the horses and vehicles. The
location is In The high-road Of the principal
draw and truck travel connected with paved
streets, and yet not interfering nor obstruct'
ing free and easy passage. No private resi-
dences nor any church will be annoyed, mol
can the citizens doing business there object,
because their business is such-storekeeper,
blaeksmiths and Wheelwrlghts-that their Gus
tom will increase In consequence. Your com
mittee would, therefore, respectfully recon-
mend that the troughs of the Afsesah Well be
removed to the so&th pavement of Pilskney
street, between Arson and Church streets
/ that 1t be placed on the south. edge OF the
pavement, and the rest of the pavement be
! Glt away to widen the. street, and that the
troughs be made the whole length OF the
SQUARE. Y~ou13nmmittee would further recon-
mend hat the committee on contracts adver.
| tise Immediately for offers to contract for the
said removal, with p0Wertoaccept the lowest
bidder, and have the said remoVal effected q,
once. : (Signed,0
liEH GAGE, Committee.
G. VeIGT,