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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08
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The Louisiana Tyranny.

+" The Detroit Union says:
The Grant butchery has commenced
III good earnest in Louisiana. Having
overthrown the State Government and
set up Cavalry Kellogg in its place,
President is now carry ing out his pro-
gramme of revolution and crime. He
is sending the soldiers of the Govern
ment to Louisiana to complete the
usurpation commenced. lie seems
not to know that even a Republican
Congress branded the whole Louisi-
ana policy as an outrage. lie is in
stal.ing men as officers in different
counties who were not even candi-
dates at the late election. He is arm
ing negroes and sending them out in
large numbers to overthrow whatever
remains of a State Government in
Louisiana. And now a more laugha-
bic tarce is about TO open. Mr.. kel-
logg, who was defeated at the last
election, has been placed by Federal
bayonets at The head of affairs, and he
is going to prosecute McEnery, who
was elected, for treason. Ii will con-
vict him too. The machinery of the
United States courts, even in this
State, is such that to be accused is tam
tainount to u conviction. But matters
are even worse in Louisiana. Mr..
Kellogg will select the judge and pack
the juries aud the verdict will be de-
livered uuder direction from the Gus
tom House. The people of Michigan
ought to consider the situation. Mr..
McEnery was elected Governor of
Louisiaila-as certainly as Mr.. Bagley
was of Michigan. Now, if President
Grant should install Governor Blair
and prosecute Governor Bagley for
tre;ison because he claimed to be Gov
erl,or; it he should 90 through the
State removing the men elected TO
county Offices and installing the de-
feate1 candidates, or those who were
not even candidates, our case would
be parallel with that of Louisiana
Would it be treason to resist him p
Would it be virtue to submit?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08
WALL PAPER, wALLPAPER.
LEXINGTON COLT,

Some Is months ago Mr.. j. L. Christy sold his
fine stallion called the Lexington Colt, thor
ough bred Kentucky horse, and now. after
having seen his stock he has repurchased him,
and again offers his services to the horse breed
ers of this section of Ohio. lie is n splendid
onimal, rs all know who have seen him. and he
needs no putting t. recommend him to the
judges of good stock The horse may lie found
at the residence of Mr., Christy, about mile
and u half east of this village. 231-2m
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08
FEARFUL CALAMITY.
Failing er Iron Bridge Crowded With
PeopIe-One Hundred EIen, Women and
Children Drowned and Many Injured.

Pepp1e-Oue Hundred Nlen, women ami
Children Drowned and Many Injured.
A dispatch from Dixon, Illinois,
dated May 5;h, says:
A terrible accident, Involving a
fearful loss of lire, occurred here this
afternoon The rite of baptism was
being administered to q number of re-
cent converts 10 one of the Baptist
churches here, at 2 poiut in Rock river
just below the TIuesdell iron bridge.
About two hundred persons, ineiud-
ing many ladies and number of chill
dren, had gathered on the bridge to
witness the ceremony. Suddenly,
without warning. the bridge gave way
and prtcipirated its living freight into
tfie Stream below. The scene " hich
ensued was indescEibably terrible, as
The struggling victims vainly endeav-
roed 10 extricate themselves from the
ruins OF fIie bridge and from each
other. The large crowd of people on
the banks rushed wildly tn and fro.
some of Them so distracted. with ter
ror as o be unable 10 render any as
sistance. Others. more selt-possessed.
speedily brought ropes, planks and
boots, aud went noblv TO work TO res
cue the living and recover the dead
Some OF those who were on the bridge
wien 1t 1ell, were so near the ends
they were able 10 reach the bank with
out assistance. while others were for
tunately within reach of those on
shore, but up to T. NJ, thirty-two
dead bodies had been taken from the
river, aud it is almost certain that
there are others still under the wreck
of the bridge. Twenty-four were res
cued alive, but more or less injured,
some fatally.
Here follows list of dead, so far
as known. numbering thirty-seven
persons, and of twenty-six injured.
MIDNIGHT.-Up 10 this hour no 9TH
er bodies OF victims of the BRUCE dis
aster have been recovered at this
point. but several are reported to have
been picked up at Sterling. six miles
below, aud doubtless the swift cur
rent has borne others still further
down The river. The general estimate
of the number lost Is from 50 to 100.
AS. stated in a previous dispatch, 81
bodies were recovered fIom the
wreck. Before dark five bodies float
ed down past those engaged at the
wreck, and have not Yet been recov-
cred, There are, therefore, supposed
to be at least fifty bodies still unfound.
Most of them, it is thought, are under
the wreck of the bridge. The bridge
was of iron, of the Truesdale pattern.
and had five spans, elevated about %
feet above the water, which at this
point is from fifteen TO twenty feet
deem Only two spans fbe end spans
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08
The state and Corporations.

f4ls- - ne StAtc anu NCrPoHAs
The Hbetter time, coming is not so
far off as some people imagine. Light
is beginning to dawn in dark places,
and, the. people are awakening TO a
sense efsthe rights ,inalienably theirs,
which are being imperiled by the in
roads and Entertainments of corpora
tions. The Aethodist, reviewing this
subject, says: sdl Aoitu fuos1 :.sle Z
This is, we think, only the begin
ming. of = popular uprising against
the domineering spirit of all corpora
tions. 1t lis the beginning, too, of the
assertion of the just powers of the
state. The State is the creator of cor
poratious, and their master. 1t grants
each franchise, and can revokeit again.
Moreover, the State cOnfers the franz
chise as a public benefit but il, in the,
hands of a corporation, it becomes a
public injury, the State can enter and
take possession, Still. further, every
corporation has duties to the commu-
nifty, and the State is bound to see
that these are properly performed.
If these premises be correct, and
we think them indisputable, corpora
tions9 will do well TO reflect upon
them before resolving to proceed TO
further extremes. The people are yet
sovereign. and there is sufficient vir-
tue yet in them 70 resist and oyertnrn
the corrupt agencies through which
corporations have succeeded in accom-.
plishing their inyasions of popular
rights. ~, ~ I.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08
GARDEN SEED!

The largest and hest stock or Field and Gar
dem Peas 10y the quart or OuShel ever thought
to this market MASON " 60.
Ravenna, Al pril ., 1873. si2
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08

THE New York World is out in a
double-leaded leader Sin favor of or
ganizing the Democratic party and
fighting our political battles in the.
near future upon the single issue of
Free-Trade. There is no. question
among the mass of3Democracy about
the Importance of the Tariff question,
but it ia rather a contracted platform
for the great Democratic party to
stand upon. We think the Detroit
Union is quite right in saying that
there are other questions and other
interests clearly before the people of
leven more importance to their imme-
diate. welfare than economic consid-
erations of whatever kind. The rights
of some of the sovereign States are
not yet acknowledged. The prinei-
pie of self-government, pronounced
by De Toqneyille tthe pecuiiarity of
American democracy, is in danger of.
overthrow, and the continued disre-
gard of local popular rights by the
dominant majority in the National
Congress must be soon rebnked by
the voice of the. entire people, upon
the issue of Independent local govern
ment against National interference for
mere political power or any other pur-
pose. Let us make haste slowly, as
becomes an opposition respectable in
numbers and influence, and throw
away no chance to secure the accom-
piishment of the dreams of our faith
ers, and the old time purposes of our
party, government for the people, of
the people and by the people. leaving
purely economic questions to be, setrs
tied by the people w hen their decis.
ion can have its proper Influence. 'ii'i1
a.Ir L. 4
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08
Edwin II. Clark's Estate.

ATOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
~ has been appointed and qualified aS Exec
mtor of the last viii and testament or Edwin T.
I'arh, taaS e .. Ip, this so H. NSoeas'u
A. u. 1873. ID, +. MEG REV
2I5-3w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08

The Indianapolis Sentinel figures the
salary steal down to a fine point in
this fashion: 5ea. 1rfH i'a1
81 s'The average pay of County Super
intendents of Schools in Indiana can
not exceed $500 per annuni, which for
ininety-two counties amounts to $73,-
600 tor 100 months hard work and
responsible duty. That gives sixty
six and two-thirds dollars per month
Thirteen Congressman for one year
receive $97 500 for about fifty months
actual service, or $3.50 wages per
month. "ast eA 81 slflsa
And the Sentinel thinks it doubtful
if . majority of the me embers of Con-
gress would be found qualified to su-
perintend the schools of county.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08
Attachment Notice,

Lowe Crowl, Plaintifs, Before George +
Robinson. Justice or
against . &c Peace within
and for Ravpnnn
j.. w. " James ~ heht township. Portage,
defendants. County, Ohio.
Defendants are hereby notified that nm ,h.
Sth day OF April A u. 1873. sand Justice iSS,,.,I
an attachment and garnishee, process IA, ia
above action for the sum of tlttv aud ~ Ino Al,
lars. said action will ice for hearing nn,i ~
ment ON the Slst day OF May A D. lS73 '""s
LOWE& CROWL PIainti0s
Ravenna, o., April rs, 1873. 2S5-sN
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08
withdrawing!

PROF. GEORGE POULTNEY
Is prepared to do all jobs of whitewashing that
may be entrusted TO him. with neatness and
dispatch. All orders left at the Grocery Store
OF Mason & Co or at his residence on Babeock
street, first house west of the school house will
receive prompt attention.
Ravenna. April Is, 1873 sti-4t.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08

TliOM to-CAN\ON-In Ravenna on Monday
evening May 5th. 1873 at the residence of the
bri 'e's parents by Rev. George Darsie, Mr..
Charlie y homxs and Miss Matte A Cannon,
both of Ravenna. Ohio
We wish our brother typo and his young bride
Hong prosperous and happy life.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08

THREE CENT BUTLER thinks he has
the inside track for Governor of Mass
achusetts. -tit--..s ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-05-08

MARRIED..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

RAILWAY ACcipENT-Two CARS
LOADED WlTm EMGRANTs OVER TIE
BANk.-About one o'clock Sunday NOR
ming, train of three passenger coaches
containing about onc-hundred andtwen-
tv-fiye German cmiyrants, went over
the bank at point some three miles
this side of Cameron. Three persons
were probably fatally injured, and all on
the train were more or less scratched
and bruised.
The train was Jogging along Mt about
twenty or twenty-five miles an hour,
and Just at the point named the rails
spread apart letting the engine off the
track. This threw the tender, baggage
car and two coaches off, and they went
whirlins down the embankmcnt some
eight or ten feet, turning Overland over,
and finally resting on their side
News of the accident was immediate
" sent TO Cameron and to Moundsville,
and medical aid was ut once supplied to
the injured. There were some thirty
children in the company not one OF
whom escaped without scratch, but
they bore theirhurts and the subsequent
dressing of their wounds with wonder
full fortitudc.
Those supposed to be fatally injured
were taken on west, physician accom-
panying them. The others were taken
TO Bellaire and will go west this morn
ing. Two of the party were broughtto
this city where they have relations.
The cars were pretty badly jammed
up. Men were at once put to work
clearing away the wreck and fixing up
the track, so that there will be no de-
tention to travel.
Some of the emigrants became enrag-
cd, thinking the engineer and conduct
or were trying to kill them, and set up
on the officers of the train with stones,
and the officers had to flee for their lives.
-UheeIng Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30
DEATHS.

Near Falling Waters,on the 3rd inst,
JOSEPH NJ. COUCIIMAN, son of
William and Catherine Couchman, aged
10 years, 9 months, II days. !
Near Lectown, Jefferson county, Au
gust, 1878, after a short illness, Mr.
YEAMONS, consort of Mr.. TheodoI
Yeamons.
AT his residence, near CharlestOwT
on Wednesday, August goth, 1873, MI
EDWARD +. COOKE, in the S5th
year of his age.
Near Leetown, in this county, August
9th, 1873, ROBERT MAGRUDER,
infant son of David 4. anG Annie o. H..
Henderson, aged Z weeks.
Near Kerneysville, in this county, on
Monday, August 18th, KATIE, infant
daughter of Jos. +. and Sarah Brown,
aged ii months.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

Res" The destructive season OF unrlpe
fruit is upon us, when the green apples
slays its thousands. Medical science
and ordinary observation put it beyond
doubt that boy might better dine on
crackers than green apples, and;hat
if he can manage to go in swimming
soon after eating peck or so as hegen-
orally makes out to do, he has dead
sure thing on cholera morbus. The boys
may defiantly inquire what we are go
ing to do about it u? We suppose moth
ing. The green apple has fatal fasci-
nation for the boy mind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

aayr DnowSEp.-A colored woman
on Captain Iarper's boat from Alexan-
dria was drowned in the Canal on
Thursday last few miles above this
place. She WAS making fire with coal
oil when her clothes took fire and wrap
ned in a liyid sheet of flames she jump
cd into the canal and was drowned
The remains were recovered and taken
back to Williamsport and buried. Also
a colored man in the employ of Capt.
Metz, on board the canal boat ii. j..
Kenah, lying at Mcrcersville, in attemp-
ting TO cross the canal OIL hatch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

A DIsAsrER.-On Sunday last quite
a scene was enacted at the stage, col
orcd meeting house in the Cappahosic
neighborhood. Just as the preacher
had gotten under way,the gallery crack
ed and an old woman cried out "Bless
God, judgement day done come" Then
ensued a scene at which human nature
shudders. Strong men and weak wo
men leaped from the gallery upon the
dense crowd in the middle of the lower
floor. Children tainted from the terri
BILE pressure. Those in the galleries
lcaped from the windows SO fast that
they fell upon one another, breaking
legs and arms Unfortunately. Many
were injured and all were terribly fright
ened.-Gioucesfer FAY Nf'cs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

Dg- NorIcE.-Religious services will
be held in the Presbyterian Church, at
this place, OH the First Sabbath in Sep
tember, morning and night, and regu-
larly every alternate Sabbath thereafter.
Services at Kearneysville on the Second
Sabbath and regularly every alternate
Sabbath thereafter.
Communion of the Lords Supper will
be administered at Shepherdstown on
the lst Sabbath in September.preachlng
ON the Saturday morning previous.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

nY- AGRICULTURAL FAIEs.-The fol-
lowing is list of the Agricultural Fairs
TO be held in this State and nelShbor-
hood
Fairmont, September 9Th, 9th, 10th,
llth.
Martinsburg, September 9th, loth'
11th, 10Th.
Clarksburg, September 10th, 18th,
18th.
Cumberland, Md, September 10th,
18th, 18th, 10Th.
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, September 23d,
oath, 25th.
Parkersburg, September 23rd, oath,
25th, Goth.
Cameron, September oath, 25th, 26th'
Grafton, September oath, 25th, 26th.
Charleston, September 30th, October
1st, I'd, Sd, 4th.
Winchester, October 18th, 9Th, 9th.
Weston, October 9Th, 9th, 10th.
Frederick, Md, October 18th, 18th,
10th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

There are a number of strange young
ladies in town just now-at least we
presume SO, Judging from the care Ia
ken by our young gentlemen in oiling
and parting their hair and adjusting
their Byron collars and neck ties.
President Grant has ordered that the
Modocs, six in number, including Capt.
Jack, be hung i'll Oregon, on the 3rd of
October.
Three children were struck by light
ming and killed in Calvert county, Md,
last Wednesday. They belonged to
one family, and were playing in the
room at the time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

By" LAND SALEs.-Mr. George d.
Bowers sold IL acres of nnimprored
land 4 few days ago to Mr.. Samuel Nj,
Knott, for $50 per acre. This land hes
about 4 miles east of this place.
Mr.. George ID. Bowers has purchased
the home farm, containing 80 acres, OF
Mr. John Hoffman, for $50 per acre.
This farm is near Hotfmans Mill, about
8 miles east of this place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

ray~ TIE LECrURE.-The Lecture de
liyered to the crowded audience. before
the Youp, Mems Christian Association,
in the Reformed Church on Sunday
evening last, by Mr.. Z. A. Wingard,
of South Carolina, Theological stu
dent at Roanoke College, Virginia, was
an able and eloquent production, and
was highly complimented by all who
we're so fortunate rs to hear it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

ZACHARY TAYLoR's GKAvE.-Of the
present conditions of the surroundings
of the grave of the late President, Zach
AIRY Taylor, the Louisville Courier-Jour
nal says: Between five and six miles
from the city, on an obscure neighbor-
hood road, a quarter of a mile from the
Brownsboro' road, rest the remains of
twelfth President of the United States
Zachary Taylor. The grave is sltua-
ted in the northwest corner OF the lay
lor farm, and it is Notifying to relate
that it is in a sadly neg lected condition,
underbrush, weeds, and ailantus trees
rendering it difficult of access. No
monument has ever been erected to
Gen. Taylor's memory. The remains
lie in plain vault built in the side of a
hill, with marble slab over the door
bearing the inscription 81. Taylor,
Born Nov. "a, 1884; Died July 9,1S50.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30
berkeley County

We clip the following items from 'n'
last Martinsburg papers,
A CHuLD BITTEN BY A SNAkE'-"e
learn that on last Friday week ago,
child of Mr.. Moses Volgamont, who re-
sides near Pitzers Chapel, in this coun-
ty. was severely bitten in both ankles
by a copper snake. 1t seems that the
older members of the family had gone
to the mountain to gather whortleber-
ries.leayine the child alone in the house:
1t wandered out into the garden and
was found in the cabbage bed, with the
snake in close proximity. The child Is
still living, but its limbs are horribly
swollen, and its sufferings Intense
Statesman.
CnURCu DEDICATIoN.-The Catholic
Church, at Berkeley Springs, built
mainly through the exertions of Rev. ).
J. Kain, of IIarper's Ferry, was dedica-
ted on Sabbath last, Right Rev. James
Gibbons, of Richmond diocese, otficlat-
ing, assisted by several of the neighbor-
mood clergy. A large audience was in
attendance and we noticed many visitors
from Martinsburg The st. J"Scphs
Beneficial Society, of this city, escorted
by the Strinesyi!le Brass Band, Also par
ticipated in the dedication ceremonies
-StdffSmdn.
BERKELEY CoAL L,NDs.-We learn
from n conversation with Mr. Faulkner,
that number of wealthy Pennsylvania
capitalists have determined To test fully
whether those Indications of anthracite
coal in the western part of this county
arc of character to justify extensive
operations. The existence of anthracite
coal ut all, south of the Potomac River,
is itself geological phenomenon that
has inspired incrcdulity; and yet we
know the fact that anthracite coal does
exist there, for we have seen 1T with our
own eyes, and burned it III our own
stoves The question then is not OF It's
existence, but whether it Is to he found
there IN sufficient quantity TO justify
profitable operations. Some forty years
ago, 4 company was organized in this
county which expended some s2O,Ooo
in experimenting upon those lands, but
the enterprise WAS then abandoned.
About that time, rs we are informed,
Henry II. Rogers, the State Geolog'St
of Pennsylvania, and William Is. log.
ers, his brother, the State Gcolo.glst oil
Virginia, made M examination oil that
region, and whilst they conceded the
existence of anthracite coal there, they
expressed the opinion that it was but
the out groupings of the Pennsylvania
coal fields, and that it would not be
found in seams large enough to justify
extended operations. Shortly after the
war, new Impetus was given to lnIul-
ries upon that subject. Lands were
purchased at high prices, and operations
upon a small scale commenced, but they
also were soon after abandoned
1t is therefore with sincere pleasure
we learn that body OF wealthy capital
lists are determined to test the question
of our coal deposits, in 4 mode and
manner that will leave no doubt rs to
the true extent and character Of these
deposits. If found there i'll sufficient
quantities to justify extended opera
tons, it is proposed TO connect these
mines by railroad intcrScctinS with
the NJ. & j. Railroad, and passing thro
or near IIcdgesville in this county
Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

EeS" PoroM &C RIFLE RE-UNION.---On
Saturday next, the 9th of September,
the surviving members of the old Poto-
mac Rifles, (the Greens) will hold their
annual meeting at Morgan's Spring.
Each member will bring basket OF
provisions. The surviving members of
Col IIarpers Artillery Company are
invited to participate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30

jeff. Davis of Confederate fame pass
ed through Huntington last week, Gre
ating quite sensation. While there
our old friend G. w. IIolderby and
John Reed called to see him. During
their chit chat, Lawyer Mayse, of Bath
Co., Va, having about three sheets in
the wind, went to the window of their
room, and seeing them in close CONVEX
sation, cried ont at the top of his voice :
"IIell is to pay there is another rebel
lion brewing !'-CobeH County Press.