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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07

A divorce case with some new fea-
lures was brought into the Circuit
Court at Chicago lately. Stephen p.
Hicks asks that he be carefully reliev-
ed from the bonds of matrimony now
existing, as he says, pro foymd, be-
tween himself and one Anna. The
complainant says that upon the 28th
day of November last, he being a res
ident of and farmer in the county of
Blackhawk, in the State of Iowa, yis-
tied the town of Waterloo, having in
his custody wagon load of wheat
for delivery on commission to a ware
houseman in the town. AS a return
load he had to take back quantity of
stone, awaiting the loading of which
he stood upon the street corner where
he met one Alfred Alline, who was in
a buggy drawn by team of HORSES
Alline stopped and invited complain
ant to ride with him. He rode, as he
supposed, upon his friendly invita-
ton, when he was carried to Alline's
house. During the ride there was
some friendly converse. When the
ride was completed Alline invited
complainant in. He objected by rea-
son of something he saw in the
imitation which indicated danger,
but being induced thereto by the prof.
fer of a pistol and the threat of shoot,
he did alight and entered the house,
Having entered the house, he was en-
countered by one Anna Severance,
(the defendanD and her. aunt, Clara
Severance. Being in custody of these
females, the man Alline left shortly,
to return with some person who was
represented to be Justice of the
peace, wherenpon Alline- produced
lawful authority for complainant's
marriage with the woman Severance,
Having procured this, Ailine demand
ed that the marriage shonld take place
and that, If he did not.
there would b. a killing. Under
these threats the ceremony was gone
through with, bu. under dNress and
consent; and therelpon COM
plainant left defendant wherefore,
under all these circumstances, he
elaine that the marriage is void
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07
UNDER THE LEAVES
nT O. Z. HAILAnD.

Under the leaves is the acorn sleeping
Waiting the summons to wake and rise;
w hen into life. from its covert peeping.
The sapling rises in mute surprise.
Years pass away. and the oak in its glory
Heayenward its giant branches heaves:
Yet the King of the Forest, so grand in story,
To-day is sleeping under the leaves.
Under the leaves are the yioiets dreaming
Meekly bowed is each delicate head
w WaIt1ng the vernal sun. whose cleaning
Can call them forth from their lovly bed
Soon VII they crown. in peerless slendor
Fit for the garland that Love so fondly
\ ct Springs best gifts. so sweet and tender
To-day are dreaming. under the leaves:
Under the leaves are loved ones resting
Silently resting, side by side:
w aiting the Last Great Day. for testing
! The Faith in whose keeping they lived and
One by one. they left US at the Summons fearful.
And many q love and stricken heart griyes
For the friends whose presence made Lille so
cheerful
To-day are resting, under the leaves
Under the leaves we soon shall be lying
Caring for nanght that Mortals may dol
Done with the Livingi yes, and the Dying,
Few brief days-yery b ief at the longest
For Health can grant only short reprieves-
And then the weakest, not more than the strong
est
Will all be lying under the leaves
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07
The Big Trees of Mariposa.

We make the following extract from
an admirably written paper in ScTib-
ner's Monthly, for January. Nothing
that the gifted Starr King ever wrote
of the " Big Trees" could be of more
interest than is contained in the arti-
Gle from which we quote:
at was two or three O'Clock
in the afternoon when we reached the
grove. / suppose we never come into
such place without frequent reher-
sails of our anticipated sensations, and
we never come away without having
been disappointed. l was in q sort
prepared for the big trees; had gone
round them already in my own mind,
and had worked up pretty carefully
what l should probably think about
them. l think / had fixed pretty
nearly upon the emotions l should
take down and spread out, and judi
ciously the profound impressions they
were to convey to me. l was dismal
ly disappointed. For when, all at
once, the procession stopped, and
Peter Gordon remarked, as we came
up together round the tree, "This is
one of 'em-this is the Grizzly Giant
ninetv-three feet in circumf erence,
thirty-oue feet in diameter, and two
hundred and ever so many feet high"
didn't have an emotion. l suppose
the spectacle would inspire me, aud /
should think of great many things
to put down in a note book, and pre-
serve; that l should soar on the wings
of fancy, and all that sort of thing. l
confess that was not inspired at all
that / did not think of anything l
wanted to put down, except the lunch
and as for soaring, nothing in the
world could make me soar, except my
unfortunate horse. who had done it
already so that could hardly turn in
my saddle. looked at the tree, and
at Peter, and at the distinguished per-
sons gathered around, who evidently
believed the story. l didn't, and
only said This is very inferior
entertainment let up eat up what pro-
visions we have and CO."
" But as we got rested q little and
began to look about us and go round
some of the trees, the bigness of them
grew upon us. The largest were
pointed out by their name, for every
body who has visited the grove has
named one or more of the trees in
honor of themselves or some ambi-
tious friend. A Chicago party that
preceded us to the grove and valley
had named everything they could
reach, and attached cards accordingly.
There was nothing left for us to name
except Liedig's baby, born in the val
ley, and that we christened "Schuyler
Colfax," for fear the Chicago party
would hear of it and come back and
get ahead ofus with one of their ever
lasting cards.
"Most Of the names given. the trees
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07
Ravenna union School.

TIME Fall Term of the Ravenna Union School
i will commence September IL, and continue
"a weeks.
The Second Term will commence January 9,
1872 and continue 10 weeks.
The Third Term will commence April 9, 1872,
and continue IL weeks
The school will be under the superintendent
of S. G. Barnard. and each department will be
provided with able and Jealous instructors. No
school in this vicinity furnishes greater facilities
than this for attaining a thorough knowledge of
all branches usually taught in our best schools
and seminaries.
Foreign pupils are received at the following
rates of tuition: For term of 10 weeks in the
High school. S5; in the Grammar school, 81; in
the other Schools So. Tuition bills must in all
cases be paid in advance
Any desired information in relation to the
School may be obtained of S G. BARNARD Su-
perintendent, or the undersigned.
e. b. STOWE,
Pres't Board of Education.
n. d. Teachers Meeting at High School room
Thursday and Friday. September 7th and 9th
1871, at 10 O'Clock, A, NJ
Ravenna, Aag. %. f8u.
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John McCLUN,

General Insurance Agent, represents the fol-
lowing reliable companies:
4MERicAN, Chicago. H.; GREAT MEsTEss,
York: LYCoMING. Muncy, Pa; NORTHWEST
ERN MUTUAL LIFE, Milwaukee, Wis; CON-
MoNwEALTH LIFE ms. Co.. New YORK.
over Second National Bank, Ravenna, Ohio
Reh q 1871 12S-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07
GARRETTSVIII,E HOUSE
isaac parker g. Son. Prop'rs.

THE Proprietors having leased the above
l. house respectfully informs their friends and
he public generally, that he has rejuvenated
the Garrettsville House, and is prepared to sup
ply the table with the best the market affords,
1T low prices. Persons visiting GarrettsviIle
even for a day, will ind this House a home
Omnibusses leave this house for all dav and
night trains. 15T-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07
HOMROPATHY
yryO ALL WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM
i AcU3E OR CHRONIC DISEASES.
J. GOUCHER, M. D.

offers hIs professional services.
The Doctor studied the Old School system with
Prof Valentine Mott. NJ D., of New York city.
and graduated in the Medical University of
New York. No. 659 Broadway, and also gradu
ated in the Eye and Ear Infirmary of that city.
He has also been a Hospital Student of Prof n.
R. Smith, of Baltimore.
The Doctor practiced the Old School system
for twenty Yeas. He then studied Homeopathy
and graduated in that school, which he practices
exclusively. The Doctor has had considerable
Hospital experience, and thirty-fve years
practice in the profession OF Medicine.
He is located at Ravenna, Portage county, o.,
on the Cleaveland & Pittsburgh B. r. eighteen
the Great western crosses the Cleveland road.
The Doctor has his Office at his residence, cor
ner of Sycamore and Cedar streets.
OFFICE HOURS-From a. M, to 8 p. m.
J.GOUCHER, M. d.
Ravenna Jan. a. 1871. 1TSy-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07
CONG soUrHLMAN LTNE.

CLEVELAND q &PITTSBURG RAILROAD
On and after Nov. 12th. 1871. Trains 3 i'll Leave
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07

RAvEMNA WATER CURE.
q. W. STRONG, M d.,
uate OF Water Cure of Geveland0
RB o r r II II Q r.
Location Beautifnl-Terms moderate Send for
circular giving full details.
April6, 1Su, 136-1y-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07
Alliance Carriage Works.

AlA1dASO OoA 1oS w VI AS'
"AVING purchased the shops formerly
1l cupied by Walser & Lee, as a Carriage
Factory, corner of Market and Liberty streets.
Alliance, Ohio, am prepared to do any and all
work in the Carriage Line, with neatness and
despatch. have fine stock of
FINISHED WORK ON HAND,
which will sell at the lowest possible figures,
and will guarantee it equal to any work done
in Ohio, in
Style,
Finish
and Durability.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage re-
ceived during the past five years, / hope by jnst
and honest dealing, to merit continuance of the
same.
Repairing, Painting and Trimming,
done to order, and as good as the best. All
work warranted as represented.
Call and see for yourselves.
j. ID. CARRINGTON,
of the late firm of Carts Il Darlington.
Alliance, o., Aug. 16, 1871, 155-5m.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07

GEORGE SADLER, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon, Ravenna, ONO
Office with W. B. Thomas, Esq, Empire BLOCK
Residence ON Walnut, second door south OF
Main Street. oo-tl. !.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07
DIR. A. M. POWERS,

Eclectic Physician and Surgeon, Rootstown
Portage County, Ohio. Chronic and Prlyate
diseases treated successfully. OFFIcE-Ne2t
door south of Green s. Barlow's Store.
Dec. 81 1868 II.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07
ATTACHMENT:

Samuel Beardsley. Plaintiff Before Elihu Fish
ps. Z J.Fi OF EulnDurg
T, NJ. Wilhelm. Defendant Ip. portage 20. y
On the 27th day of January, A. D. 1872. said
Jnstice Issued an order of attachment In the
above action for the sum of S18 IS.
~, - SAMUEL BEARpSLEY.
Ea1nburg...Jsn- e. isTs ioSw
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buggy, my cold ride out, my colder
ride yet before, and my disappointed
wife, to whom I had promised the
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
The Tournament.

Let no one forget the Tournament to
be given by the young men at Cheney
vile on Tuesday next, the LIST of Octo
Der. From the time that it was first de-
termined on, the managers have labor
ed industriousIy TO make it one Of the
finest things of the day. Preparations
have been made on the grandess scale
for the entertainment Of the large crowd
which shall assemble ON the occasion.
all the "beauty and the chivalry" of
Rapides and adjoining Parishes will
grace the day. Much exercise has been
bestowed Oh the manly sports which
are expected to form q chief feature of
the entertainment. The opening ad-
dress will be delivered by our fellow
citizen. VIM. A. Seay, Esq, and it is
understood that some of the orators
from distance, who will be present,
will entertain the people in the after
noon. News Of the Tournament having
been circulated far and wide, there will
be an immense crowd present. But let
no one be deferred from going for fear
Of limited accommodations. The hospi-
tality of the Bayou B9uf people relieves
lis from all anxiety in that line.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
The Speaking and Barbecue TO.
Morrow.

Tomorrow is to be great day in
Alexandria. A grand Barbecue is to be
given under the auspices of the Fusion
party, and grand display of oratory on
the part of distinguished Fusion ora
tors. McEnery will be here; and War
moth and Sheridan and Penn and Og-
den and Ellis and Waggaman and per-
haps many others. Preparations have
been made on an extensive scale, and
there Is every prospect of one Of the
largest crowds of the campaign. The
Ladies, who are invited to attend, will
doubtless be present in large numbers,
and of course the Fusion voters will
pour forth in crowds. Our candidates
and our orators are having perfect
ovation In their canvass, and are re-
ceived everywhere with unbounded en-
thusiasm. We hope Rapides will not
be behind the lower Parishes in the re-
ception she shall give them.
The Greeley and Brown Club will
meet at 8 p. NJ. In the Town Hall, when
interesting speeches, will again be de-
livered. The ladies are specially invi-
ted to be present, preparations having
been made to receive them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
TEMPERATURE
AS REPORTED BY LEVIN AND FERGUSON

DA- It is now over two months
since we have had rain. 1t is the
longest drought we have undergone
since the Fall of 1860. The cane
crop of the Parish is suffering terri
big for want of rain; grass and pas
turage are dead, no chance for gar
dens and nearly all the eisterns in
town are dried up. All together we
are in a sad fix and suffering; the
streets and roads are worse than the
deserts Of Africa. The 22d has gone
and as yet no rain.
The river is very low and giving
trouble to boats. The upper falls
particularly are more than trouble
some to boats. Many of them are
detained over twenty four hours
heasing, pulling, dragging and strain
ing over the narrow crooked and
swift channel. The Ozark gave it
up, this trip, as useless job and
returned to the city on Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

ONE Coop RESULT. The New York
Journal Of Commerce, calling attention
to the superior class Of public men put
in nomination for the public offices this
fall in many Of the States, remarks
eff the fusion Of the Democrats and
Liberal Republicans should fail to ac-
complish the greater object sought, they
can at least claim the honor of having
raised the standard of nomination In
many locations throughout the country.
1t was natural consequence of that CO.
alition that the Democrats and Repub-
licans should be on their better behay-
lor, and should put forward as the re-
personalities Of their principle, class
OF men above the old average. For that
much, whatever the fate of coalition in
the present campaign, the country will
be grateful"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
Valuable Hints.
J. G. P. HOOE.

A regular habit of body is absolute
" essential to physical health and
clearness of intellect. Nor is this all.
Beauty of person cannot co.exist with
an unnatural. condition of the bowels.
A free passage Of the refuse matter of
the system through these natural waste
pipes, is as necessary to the purity Of
the body as the free passage Of the
Ioffal of q city through its sewers, is
necessary to the health of its iubabi-
tants.
Indigestion is the primary cause Of
most of the diseases of the discharging
organs, and one Of its most common
results ID constipation. This COM
plant, besides being dangerous in it.
self, has many disagreeablc concomi-
tants-such as an unpleasant breath,
a sallow skin, communicating blood and
bile, hemorrhoids, headache, loss of
memory, and general debility.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters remove
all these evils by removing their i'm
mediate cause in the digestive organs,
and regulating tue action of the intes-
tines. The combination of properties
in this celebrated preparation is one of
its chief merits. It is not merely q
stimutant or tonic, or an anti bilious
agent, or a Dervine, or blood depur-
eut, OF catbartic, but all these cura-
tive elements judiciously blended in
one powerful restorative. It lends ac-
tivity and vigor to the inert and eper.
waited stomach, relieves the ailmentary
canal Of its distractions, and gives
tone to the membrane which lines it.,
gently stimulates the liver, braces the
nerves, and cheers the animal spirits.
No other remedy possesses such a va
riety of hygienic virtues. It is to
these characteristic virtues that it owes
its prestige as household medicine.
Experience has proved that it is as
harmless as it is eficacious, and hence
it is as popular with the weaker sex as
with the stronger.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters are sold
in bottles only, and the trademark
blown in the glass and engraved on
the label is the test of genuineness.
Beware of cOunterfeits.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
A Card.
ALEXANDRIA, La. |
September 81. 1924

ALEXANDRIA, LA.
September 81, 1S72.}
To the Editor Of the Democrat:
My attention has been called to a
communication in the last number Of
the Rapides Gazette, in which my
manner of performing the duties OF
Registrar is criticised. Whether the
communication was written by an
other, or whether the Editor of the
Gazette seeks this method of cover
ing up his own tracks, makes but
little difference. The article is It's
sue of falsehoods from beginning to
end and the author, whoever he may
be, is liar, a coward and an I'M
mitigated scound1el.
Respectfully,
J. G. P. HOOE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
Registration.

Registration is preceding briskly
and vigorously in this parish. So
far as we can learn there has been
general rush of the members of all
political parties to enrol themselves
as voters. This is something the
Liberals and Democrats have never
done before, owing to the fact that
they were perfectly certain that the
Radical managers would cheat them
out OF the fruit of their labors. We
DO not believe that there is Con
seryatiye in the parish who will fail
to register or to vote. We were
struck q few days since with the
earnestness Of the Liberals when
among the applicants for registration
our old friend, J. NJ. Sollibellas, the
oldest native resident of the parish,
now in his eighty-seventh year, whose
example should be followed by those
who are younger and in less feeble
health.
Of course the prospect Of fair deal
ing in the registration and election,
is very unsavory to the paiates of the
Radical leaders and the Radical ro-
ters. Seeing that they are whipped
before they get fairly started, they
very naturally seek to throw the
blame on some one. They complain
that registration is not conducted
fairly, and that their dearly beloved
friends have not the same advanta-
ges that they enjoyed under the Rad
ical registrars. An inspection OF the
published list of the times and places
of registration will satisfy any one
that the colored voters have as many
facilities in the present as in the last
registration. The present Registrar
has appointed every precinct in the
alluvial districts that his predecessor
had, except one, and in that locality
he fixed upon a more central point,
which would accommodate the larger
number Of black and white voters.
Moreover, he has registered a great.
er number of persons on his books
every day since he opened than Wild
registered daily two years ago. But,
one thing we will admit. Two years
ago no amount Of begging could in
duce the Radical Registrar to locate
q sufficient number of precincts i'll
the Pine Woods to accommodate the
white voters, who were thus cut off
from registration altogether. In this
respect the present registrar differs
from his predecessor. In those dis
tricts, which are sparely settled and
in which the means of locomotion
are limited, the registrar has SO fixed
his precincts that all can be accom-
modated at but little sacrifice of time
and labor.
And this is really what hurts the
Radical managers. Having hitherto
prevailed only by excluding Conser-
vative votes, and by manipulating
all the machinery of the election, the
prospect of being foiled in their ras-
cally intentions now fills them with
CONSERVATION and wrath. Let them
rave; the days Of their knavery are
about numbered. We intend to
have q fair election this time, and
with fair election, it is not difficult
to see the end of Radical rule.
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AGAIN IN THE FrELp.-The old relj

AGAIN IN THE FIELD.-The old reli-
able house, established 1850. Old firm
new goods. A splendid assortment
Of French Fancy Goods just received,
many Of them now introduced into this
country for the first time. Reader, en-
close me three cent stamp and l will
send you by return mail my circular
containing most valuable information
for every man and woman in the coun-
try, and a catalogue Of Fancy Goods
which l sell at astonlshly low figures.
Address, J. D. Mountfort, P. o. Box
1l6, Washington, D. G.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

a@- Governor Vance, says an Elk
change, represents the sentiment of
The Southern people correctly when
he declares that they regard the
status of the negro as settled finally
and forever. the negroes are free
and invested with the right of SUI
irage, Notwithstanding all that has
come and gone they and their for
ner masters will get on peacefully
and prosperously together if, in con-
sequence Of Mr. Greeley's election,
the carpet-baggers are expelled from
the South.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

q The attempts to register negroes
under age is still occasionally made.
More than five hundred of this class
registered two years ago, and of course
the Radicals are loath to abandon the
system. Those detected have been
punished. This is hard on the victum,
who, in most cases, have been put up
to it by others behind the scenes. The
leaders, in this matter should be
hunted out and punished with even
greater severity.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

10 The Greeley and Brown Club
had u fine gathering and rousing
meeting on Saturday night. R. J.
Bowman, Esq, our fellow-townsman,
was the orator of the occasion, and
well did he fulfill his task, to the
qualification and satisfaction of the
large and enthusiastic audience.
Professor Chantz was on hand with
his band and RECALLED all with his
fine music.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

u The Radicals are getting so des-
perate stree the power of cheating at
the registration and Election has been
taken from them, that they have lost
the ordinary Judgment they generally
display. For instance, one of their
lodges is to send crowd of negroes
from one precinct to another distant
one to register. The only effect of this
has been to cut off from registering
some who were entitled to register
near home. Give the Radicals rope
enough and they will hang themselves.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

aea- Rosin Heel, one of our old
friends and co.laborers in the good
cause, sends his just complaints to
the Democrat, and asks for redress
We trust his prayers will be needed,
and that no more such complaints
will be sent US,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

u.s. Moses Rosenthal is just from
New Orleans with large and fresh
stock of seasonable goods, selected
BY himself expressly for our trade.
This simple notice should be sufi-
cient hint to his friends and custom
ers.