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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
A Thrilling Incident.

In 1853, circumstance occurred in
the city OF New Orleans which at the
time, created an excitement that affected
the entire population. An old merchant
highly connected, wealthy and of distin-
gnished social position, one night myste-
riously disappeared. His family were
in intense distress, and his business in
consequence disordercd. He left his
store at late hour, ostensibly to go
home but before going, contrary to the
usual practice, put into his pocket large
sum of money.
His way led along Peters street, on
the bank of the river, but far down in
the third district of the city. His lite
may have been sacrificed aud his body
thrown into the food that rolled at his
feet. Police regulations at that time
were bad, and crimes of this description
were not untrcquently perpetrated. A
little way back from the street was ru-
inous building, half tumbling TO decay,
and inhabited by Uumber of people,
men and women Injured to vice and living
by robbery.
Among the band notes Mr. Crosby
was known to possess was one of $500
with the word "Canal" written ou the
back. The rest were of various denom-
nations, and without peculiar identity.
Mr.. / and myself visited the resi-
dence of the missing man, at the request
of his wife, and by her we were charged
with the duty of tracing out and bring
ing to justice his supposed murderers.
She was tall elegant looking lady, OF
commanding presence and great culture.
The wealth of her rich beauty and fine
mind was inherited by her daughter, a
girl scarcely twenty. The terrible be-
reavement had paralyzed the senses OF
the mother, but had aroused the energy
and fire OF the young girls nature. More
like beautiful Nemesis than an ordina-
ry woman she appeared to us.
As we catered the room she was in the
act of consoling the mother. The long
black hair had escaped from its confne-
.nent and had almost enveloped her per-
son in its ebony tresses The great In.
minous eyes were fearful but flashing
and full of fire. The face was dark with
the blood of her Spanish race, but the
figure was queenly, slender and faultless
TO model. Starting up as we entered
the room she inquired very hastily, al
most fiercely, l thought
"Are you the detectives ?"
ave are" and mentioned our names.
~ must speak to you in private" she
said, and led the way to an adjoining
apartment. to IA >-
"What do you think of the matter ?"
she asked. when out of hearing Of her
mother. ae
"As yet an opinion would be mere
gness-work," replied.
Nevertheless have come to one. /
have no doubt he was murdered, and
that the deed was committed somewhere
near the old ruinous building near the
river"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

ALARMiNG.-There is an alarming pros.
pect before us Plantamour, the cele-
brated Professor of Astronomy, has late
ly discovered a new comet, which in
volume far surpasses all comets hitherto
discovered. After making various OBJ
servations and calculations, he has arrived
at the conclusion that it is darting with
immense velocity, proceeding in direct
line toward our globe, and will como
into collision on the 18th of August
next. The approach of this fiery giant
will be heralded by an extraordinary
amount of heat. The Professor thinks
the catastrophe of the collision cannot
possibly be avoided unless deviation
takes place in the course of the rapidly
approaching comet. This may be pro-
duced by its coming within the scope of
the attractive influence of some other
heavenly BODY.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

BARNUM's CANNIBALs.-Thef four cam
nibals (three men and one woman) which
Barnum proposes to place on exhibition,
were obtained from the king of one of
the cannibal islands, where they were
captives taken in war, and, by the laws
Of cannibal warfare, were doomed to
death. Barnum was obliged to give
heavy bonds that, at the expiration of
their three years reprieve, he would re-
turn them. In the operation, he claims
double credit as humanitarian first,
he does not furnish them with their regu-
lar diet OF roast millionary and, second,
be proposes to forget his bond, and not
return them to tickle the palates of their
epiourean cIptors. He considers this
breach of contract justiiable, as he is
willing to pay the amount nominated in
the bond, especially if the investment
proves profitable one
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
WHOLE NUMBER 1850.
Leap Year Hymn.

Tell us not In idle Jingle
Marriages but an empty dream"
For the girl Is dead that's single,
And things are not what they seem.
Life Is real, life Is earnest,
Single blessedness fib:
Man thou art, 10 man returneth,"
Has been spoken of the rib.
Not enjoyment and not sorrow,
Is our destined end or way,
But TO act that each tomorrow.
Finds us nearer marriage day.
Life is long, and youth is fleeting,
And our hearts, though light and gay
Sill like present drums are beating,
Wedding marches all the way.
In the worlds broad field of battle,
In the bivouac-of life,
BE not like dumb driven cattle
BE heroine--a wife !
Trust no future, howe'er pleasant;
Let the dead past bury its dead
Act in the present. hoping
For spouse ahead.
Lives Of married folks remind US
We can live our lives as well,
And departing leave behind US
Such examples as shall tell
Such examples as another,
Wasting time in idle sport,
a forlOrn, unmarried brother,
Seeing shall take heart and court.
Let us then be up and doing,
With heart Ol triumph set,
Still contriving, still pursuing,
And each one a husband get.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
A Monkey as a Police Detective.

The following wonderful story, very hard to
believe, is told in Bombay paper:
A Madrassie gong on journey took
with him some money and Jewels, and a
monkey, of which he was very fond.
The poor man, however, was waylaid,
robbed and murdered by a party of
rutfians. who went their way after throw
ing the corpse into a dry well, and
covering the latter up with twigs and
dry leaves. But they had overlooked
the monkey, who saw the whole pro-
ceedinGs from the top Of a tree. AS
soon as the road was clear, the intelli-
gent beast set off for the Tehsildar's, or
police officers house, and having drawn
his attention by cries and means, lured
him on by dumb signs to the tell-tale
spot. In due time the body was dis
covered, and then with the monkeys
bel p the Tehsilder found the stolen prop
erty where the thieves had buried il.
He then followed the monkey to the
bazaar. There the monkey picked out
one of the murderers, ran after him, and
with his teeth held him fast by the leg
until the man was secured. This feat he
seems to have repeated until all the MUIR
derers were caught. l; is added that
they have since confessed their crime,
and being committed for trial before the
Tellicherry Court. An Agra contempo-
rary suggests that such monkey ought
to be made an Inspector of police.
Would not that be rather descent for
the monkey? We would like to hear
more about him, how he behaves for in
stance in giving evidence before mag
istrate. What sort of equivalent for an
oath would be required of him, and
would the identity of the culprits be
proved by his showing his teeth ? If
the story SHOULD prove to have any
foundation, it will deserve prominent
place in the next addition of one OF DR..
Frank Buckland's amusing volumes.
ANen's Indian Nail
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

A gentleman who has just returned
from Alaska, says that the week b. fore
Lent he witnessed in Sitka carnival
such as could not have been seen in any
other part of the United States. The
entire population marched in procession
on the opening day, and during the
remainder of the week no person ap-
peared on the street unmasked. In ev-
cry house jollity and good cheer prevail
ed, and Russian and Siwash, American
and Teuton, INDUCED in masked balls
every evening. The week is kept as
carnival week each year by the Russians
and they indulge in amusement to their
hearts content. Notwithstanding the
excitement, there were no quarrels or
disorderly conduct apparent.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

There is this difference between happi-
ness and wisdom-he that thinks him
self the happiest really is so, but he that
thinks himself the wisest is generally
the greatest fool.
A rnral poet indicted sonnet to bis
sweetheart, entitled, 81 kissed her su6
rosa" The eompositor knew better
than that, and set it up in printers Lat
ill-"I kissed her snub nosa." .--
Col umbus having discovered America,
Anne erica now proposes to do tie square
thing by discovering Columbus, by ex.
huming his remains at Havana,
A Michigan blacksmith began work
with powder sask in his pocket. The
new shop VIII be completed in March.
The improved means of reaching the
Yosemite will render it mere accessible
TO valley-tudinarians.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

The fur trade at San Francisco has
largely increased since the acquisition of
Alaska to the United States. Last year
the importation of raw fur was of the
value of more than 100000 Pre-
vious to the purchase of Alaska the
trade in furs was Insignificant, all that
were obtained in the territory. being
sent from Sitka, by Siberia, to Europe.
Now the trade has been diverted to San
Francisco, with much of that from ST.
IBERIA. From this port the markets of
the world are more accessible. The
trade is becoming I"''~ --'s..ei0' ahu
years.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
Sample Clerk.

Jcm B. is a wag. A joke to Jem
is both TODD and raiment, and whenever
there is an opening for fun he goes into
it.
Jem was recently in drug store,
when a youth, apparently fresh from the
"mountings," entered the store and at
once accos:ed Jem, stating that he was
in search of a job.
"What kind of job p inquired the
wag.
"Oh, almost anything. I want to get
a kind of a genteel job am tired of
farmin', and kin turn my hand to almost
anything"
"Well, we want a mana good,
strong, healthy man-as a sample
"What's the wages %
"Wages are good we pay $1,000 to a
man in that situation"
"What's teller got to do?"
"Oh, merely to test medicines, that's
all. 1t requires stout man, one of good
constitution and after he gets used to
it he don't mind it. You see, we are
very particular about the quality of our
medicines, and before we sell any we
test every parcel. You would be re-
quired to take-say, six or seven ounces
of castor oil Some days, with few
drops of rhubard, aloes, croton oil and
similar preparations. Some days you
will not be required to test anything ;
but as general thing, you may count
upon-say from six to ten doses of some
thing. AS to the work, that doesn't
amount to much the testing depart
ment simply would be the principal la
Dor required of you; and as said be-
fore, it requires person of very healthy
organization to endure it. But you look
hearty, and | guess you would suit us.
That Young man-pointing to pale
faced, slimlooking youth, who happened
to be present-has filled the post tor the
last two week but he's hardly stout
enough TO stand it; we should like to
haye you take right hold if you are
ready, and if you say so, we'll begin to-
day. Here is new barrel of castor oil
just come in. l will go aud draw an
ounce -"
Here Verdant, who had been gazing
intently upon the slim youth, interrupt
ed him with:
"N-o, no; I g-u-c-s-s not--not to-
day, anyhow. I'll 60 down and see my
aunt; and eff 'clude ter come, I'll come
up termorrer and let yea know"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

A HAPPY WoMAN.-What spectacle
more pleasing does the earth afford than
happy woman contented in Der sphere,
ready at all times to benefit her little
world by her cxertions, and transform
ing the briars and thorns of lie into
roses of Paradise by the magic of her
touch There are those who are thus
happy because they cannot help it no
msfortunes dampen their sweet smiles,
and they diffuse a cheerful glow around
them as they pursue the even tenor of
their way. They have the secret OF con-
tentment, whose value is far above the
philosophers stone; for without seeking
the baser exchange of gold, which may
buy some sorts of pleasure, they convert
every thing they touch into joy. What
their condition is makes no difference.
They may be rich or poor, high or low,
admired or fOrsaken by the tickle world /;
but the sparkling fountain of happiness
bubbles up in their hearts, and makes
them radiantly beautiful. Though they
live in log cabin, they make it shine
with lustre that kings and queens may
covet, and they make wealth a fountain
of blessings to the children of poverty.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

AS an instance of decadence of morals
where one would least expect it, the
Rev. Robert Collyer has consented to
become forger for bribe OF $4,000, of
fered by the students of Cornell Univer-
sity. AS an extenuauing circumstance,
however, it should be mentioned that he
is only going to forge single horse
shoe for Cornell's behoof Had he agreed
to make full set for mare (by mare
no allusion is meant to alma mater) the
case would have been different; he
would then have been forced TO count
her feet.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

As marvellous instance of what one
man may achieve by doing systematical-
ly and thoroughly what ever he under
takes, we cannot do better than to con-
slider the life of Alexander Won Hum
boldt. There was no part of the world
he had not visited, and he had been no
where without acquiring the most ex-
act knowledge of the whole country, its
geology, its animal lite, its botany, all
its physical characteristics, as we'll as
the language, habits, customs, laws, re-
ligion and history of its people. He led
this life till he was ninety years of age,
and even then no fact in any par. OF the
world, that had any bearing on sclentlhc
truth had escaped his notice. His mind
was museum, where all the knowledge
that had been brought into the world
was placed in order, carefully guarded,
and always ready for use. We are not
wrong in attribnting the boundless learn
ing aud prodigious memory of this
great man to his habit of sys,ematizing
his mental labor, and to his power OF
characterization and to his belief in
the wisdom of God.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

"Wbo's thern S'5 --iod a patrol to q
passing figure, one dark night, ''lt's ],
patrol, don't be afraid" replied an old
woman.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
ERIE RAILWAY.
ABSTRACT Of lime Table adopted November 10

NEW and improved Drawing Room
" and Sleeping Coaches, combining all modern i'm
prnvements, through all trains from Buffalo,
Niagara Falls, Cleveland and Cincinnati to New York
making direct connection with all lines of Foreign and
Coastwise Steamers and also with Sound Steamers and
Railway lines for Boston and New ENGLAND cities.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

Trains do not stop stations where the time omitted
In the above table.
'E CHARLES r.. HATCH,
General Sup't. Cleveland.
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HARNESS MAKER.

w. III. WILLIAMSON, Saddler and Harness Ma
ker opposite Fisk Block, Main street. Ashabua, Ohio,
has on hand and makes to order In the best manner,
everything in his line. 1908
P, @, FORD, Manufacturers and Dealers in Sad
dies, Harness, Bridles Collars, Trunks, Whips,
&C. opposite Fisk House, Ashthbula. Ohio, 1918
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
HARDWARE, &c.

OROsBY & WETHRR WAX, dealers in Stoves
Tin ware, Hollow Ware shelf Hardward, Glass Ware,
Lamps and Lamp-Trimmngs, Petroleum, &C., &C.,
opposite the Fisk House Ashtahua. 99l
Also full stock of Paints, Oils, Varnishes Brushes
&c. III
GEORGE q. HUBBARD, Dealer in Hardware,
Iron Steel and Nails Stoves, Tin Plate Sheet Iron,
Conner and Zine and Manufacturer Of Tin, Sheet Iron
and Copper Ware Fisk Block, Ashtahula ONO lO9o
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JEWELLERS.

a. w. DICK lNSON, JeweIer. hepalr1ng OF al
tinds of Watches Clocks and Jewelry. Store In Ash
tabnia House Block, Ashtabua, Ohio.
n q ABBOTT. Dealer in Clocks, Watches, jewel
nv. etc Engraving, Mending and Repairing done 20
order. Shop on Main street, Conneaut oho' 900
LANES X. sTEBBINs,, Dealer in Watches,
Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and PLATED ware, is. &c, Hs
Rttended to. - Main Street. Ashtabula,o iO9o
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MANUFACTURERS.

q, @, CULLEY, Manufacturer of Lath, Siding, Mould
ings Cheese Boxes SC Planning, Matching and Scruwl
Saving, done ON the shortest notice. Shop on Main
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

w. HEDHEAO, Dealer in Flour, Pork, HAMS Lard
and all kinds of Fish. Also all kinds of Family 'iro
cares, Fruits and Confectionery, Ale and DOR, site
Wines. 1913
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
PHOTOGRAPHERS.

FRED. w. AKESLEE, Photographer an
dealer in Pictures Engrayings. ChrOmos, &c having
large supply OF Moudings OF various descriptions Il
prepared to frame any thing in the picture line a
short notice and in the best STYLE Second floor OF thu
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-29
State Of South Carolina.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS information has reached this
wv Office that an epidemic among horses
exists to an alarming extent in the Northern
cities, and unless precautionary measures are
provided against the Introduction of this con-
tagious disease, great loss may be caused
therefrom:
vernon OF the State Of South Carolina. do
hereby ordain and proclaim that the importa-
tion Of horses and mules is prohibited during
the existence OF this epidemic. and that ali
vessels having such cargo arriving at the
ports OF Charleston, Georgetown and Hilton
Head, be directed to remain at quarantine
anchorage until they are visited and in.
speoted by the health officers Of said ports,
respectively. g.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and caused the great seal OF the
State to be affixed, at Columbia, this,
IL. 81 twenty-sixth day Of October, A. d.
1872, and in the ninety-sevanth year Of
the independence Of the United States
OF America. ROBERT K. SCOTT;
Governor.
T. L. CAnDozo, Secretary OF State.
Oct 20
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Repleta.

NTE do not wish to be "frantio" in our
wv style OF advertising. but We do beg a
discriminating public to peruse the few fol-
lowing items before eating or drinking any
thing "purchRsed elsewhere:"
Yes, madam, 1--WE are talking to the ladies
now.) our stock Is replets with everything ne
cessary to supply the modest larder, or tickle
the appetite Of the fsstidious epicure; in fact.
anything from BUTTER to BKOMA, MACK,
EkEL to MUSHROOMS.
ALSO,
Cheddar Cheese and the surowry Limbere.
er, with the fnest assortment Of English and
American CRACKERS, PICKLES, SAUCES,
POTTED MEATS, Calls Foot and other JEL.
LIES and PRESERVES, ever offered in Co.
lumbia.
And, hIr. Mann. 1--WE have talked to you be-
fore. and you know retty we'll how it is your
self. You have shown 1t IN your actions, and
we thank you sincerely; we only promise to
do as we have been DONG. When madam has
attended to tho gastronomical arrangement
and the cloth has been taken from the table
tho proper ingredients may be had, as usual,
to aid digestion, and create that "fcast Of
reason and the flow OF soul" which Moer i
Chandon, Latour Blanche or Chsteau Yquem
alone can create in generous souls. 'JeB co."
Our stock OF fne imported SHERRIES,
PORTS. CLARETS, HOOKS, and other
WINES, always in full supply.
Our Brandies are unapproachable, and this
standard shall be maintained.
Oct 20 GEO. SWIMMERS.
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State of South Carolina.

CHARLESTON, s. O., October %. 1872
To Commissioners of Elections for Chester
County:
XXIHEnEAS, Hon. Lucius Wimbush, who,
wv at a general election, held October
1879, Was chosen a member OF the Senate for
serve for tho term OF four years. has, since
said election, decoased; aud whereas the
Constitution Of the State of south Carolina
directs that in such case writ Of election
shall be issued by the President Of tho Sen ate,
for tho purpose OF filling the vacancy thus
which the member 30 deceased was elected to
serve:
Now, therefore. you and each of you arc
hereby required, after duo advertisement,
and with strict regard to all the provisions Of
the Constitution and laws OF said State,
election for member OF the Senate for the
Election District aforesaid, to serve for tho
remainder OF the term for which the said
Hon. Lucius Wimbush WAS elected; the polls
TO be opened at tho various places Of election,
in the haid District. on TUESDAY, the 9Th
day OF November. 1872, by the various sets OF
managers for thoso places and the counting
OF the votes cast. and the declaration of the
result OF the election to be in accordance
with the provisions of the Act approved
March, 1870, entitled "An Act to provide for
the general olections, and the manner of con-
Quoting the same," and the Act OF 1872,
anendatory thereof. This writ, together
with certified copy Of your return Of election
to be held under it. have before the Seuate at
it's next meeting after the election.
Witness: The Hon. A. j. Ransier, President
OF the Senate, at Charleston, this 22d day OF
October, 1872
ALONZO j. RANsIER,
President OF the Senate.
Attest: j. WooDRUFF, Clerk OF Senate.
Oct 20
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Presidential Election.

TN purspance Of the proclamation OF his
4 Excellency Il. z. Scott, Governor of tho
held on the FIRST TUESDAY IN NOVEM-
BER NEXT, 9Th instant, for seven persons an
Electors Of President and Vice President Of
the United States.
The polls will be opened at O'Clock A. NJ.
and close at o'clock P. NJ, at the following
places and under the following managers. viz:
The city OF Columbia is hereby divided into
four election precincts:
WARD ONE.
Fret. citizens in Ward One will vote at An
drew Wailace's, formerly the Fenton House,)
on RichardeOn street.
ManGgerS-H. NJ. Davidson. James Ken
nedy, Manson Williams.
SECOND. WARD TWO, POLL AT COURT HOUSE.
Aanagers-C. j. Carroll. W. Il. Jones, Ben
jamin Williams.
THIRD, WARD THREE, POLL AT PHGNIx HOOK
AND LADDER COMPANY.
Mdnd9ers-M. +. Nixon. Daniel Idair, Jos.
Smith.
FOURTH, WARD POUR. POLL AT M1Noar's, (roR-
MERLY o'CoNNELL's BUILDING.)
Mdnoogers-J. Bahlmann, John Fitzsim-
mons, holland Mitchell.
Mnnngers-Thomas W. Dawson, Kit Mills.
Sims White.
HOPKINS.
Manngers1Green B. Bush. John B.. Good
Wyn, james j. GOODWIN.
TRENHoLM's GROVE.
,Mdna5ers-J. y. F. Simms, Toney Blaine,
Moses Tulliver.
CAMP GROUND.
Mdndgers-Nathan Dubard, Jacob Jackson,
j. Cannon.
KILLIAN'S.
Mdma9ers-Eli Killian, Thomas Garner,
Trt Zcvnnt Sill.
DAVIS.
:, Managers 8. Percival. Thomas Roberts,
Richard porteo.
dARNERs.
Managers Samuel G. Henry, January
Simpson, Jacob Thompson.
ACTON.
Managers-Eugene Olarkson, Joseph Walk
er, Anderson Burns.
The Chairmen Of the respective Boards will
meet the Commissioners OF Election at the
Court House. Columbia, on Saturday, Novem-
ber 2, at IL o'clock A. NJ, to receive ballot
boxes. poll lists, and written and verbal in.
structions. A. l.. SOLOMON,
E3OP GOOCSON,
CESAR LOWNDES.
Commissioners Of Election Richlapd CO.
Oct 20