Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-12-27

ney was the most exact pattern OF male
prostitute politically considered-extant-
ewJudge Hsger Of San Francisco, anti-rail
road candidate for United States Senate for
the short term. was elected on the 93rd on the
second ballot
rEThe new Constitution Of New Jersey |
makes church property taxable. 1t provides
that all property belonging to ecclesiastical
bodies shall be taxed upon the same basis as |
other property. s a5t
eH-The death of Prof Agassiz has indirect
" brought another calamity upon the family.
Mrs Alexander Agassiz, his daughter-in-law,
has met her death from exhaustion produced
BY faithful watching at the death-bed of the
elder Agassiz
rENewspaper sentiment appears to be
unit upon two points that the debate on the
salary bill was disgrace to the nation, and
that it will do the members of Congress good
to 70 home and see how entirely they are op-
posed to public opinion.
CEThe Forty second Congress is the lar
gest legislative body that ever assembled in
the capital. and 1t has larger number Of new
members Let US hope that it will be further
distinguished by its honesty and. strict atten-
tion to the peoples business.
tEThe Directors of the Michigan South
ern & Lake Shore Railroad have authorized
a second mortgage for $25,00O,0OO, which,
when placed, will make the total debt of the
road siOOO00,0Oo. Only $4500,o00 OF the
new bonds will be issued Immediately.
EHenry W. Genet, another member of
old Tweed ring, has been found guilty, though
sentence has not yet been passed In his case.
The charge against Genet was that of procur-
ing by Misrepresentation, Mayor Halls sigma
ture to false account for work done on the
Harlem Courthouse.
tx-A dispatch says the Americans in San
tiago de Cuba are continually IN fear for their
lives and bitterly complain that nothing has
been done to redress their wrongs. II Is not
safe for an American officer to go ashore
alone in Santiago All along the river line
spaniards are erecting new batteries.
rHMr Howe has introduced resolution
into the Senate authorizing the President tt
appoint FIVE Commissioners, without pay, u
examine the economic, moral, criminal. anC
scientific aspects of the liquor traffic, and t
report to Congress Its effect on crime, socia
vice, pauperism, and the public health.
eEJapan is beating us in the march o
civilization. She has not only already re
quired the owners of dogs TO put certifie'
checks or a tax receipt on the dogs collars
but the city council OF Jeddo orders all chill
dren to be labeled with their parents name
and residence. The plan may be regarded q
a"lost" art
CRA new bill has been introduced int
the House. providing that the money accruin
for the sale OF public lands sh all be devote
people. 1t is to be hoped that the measure
is In opposition TO the Agricultural Colleg
subsidy which came 30 near being pushe
through the last Congress.
tH-The election of MIR. Booth of Cal, to th
U. s. Senate was the signal for great rejoi'
ing throughout the State. Judge Hager, ant
railroad candidate, but Democrat, holds th
lead on the bsllo,ing for the short term, and
10 believed, will be elected Mr.. Shafter stanG
second In favor. and Mr.. Cole third. The tw
last named are Republicans rt
eN-Mr. Baez Is no longer the President
San Domingo. Mr.. Ignacio Bonsales Ia al
nounced Us his successor. The change is pri
oipally interesting 10 the gentlemen who hal
taken stock In the ambitious SANTANA Bl
Company. W. shall probably hear yer
little moro of annexation, or even OF "prote
tion." In the Case ot San Domingo.
eW"N Is understood that the Ways ar
Means Committee ID not likely to take any q
ton looking 10 the relief Of the Treasury
fore the holidays. The majority OF the con
mittee are said TO favor temporary convert
BILE loan rather than any increase In taxatio
balieying that the anticipated revival OF bus
ness In tbs spring will do much to relieve Il
public necessities.
tEOn the 18th oil January, 1874, Ho
Wm. b. Allen will be insuguraled Govern'
OF Ohio. 1t Is just twenty Year, since Der
ocratic Governor has been inducted into th
high position. Hon. William Medill being II
last he was succeeded by Gov. Chase. Bin
that time until the present, the Republic,
party has held uninterrupted sway. Ha
UThe appointment Of Prof Agassis's 81
as his successor TO the Presidency OF the A
derson School OF Natural History on enike
island 10 matter of sincere congralulalion
ali who are interested In the success OF 4
project The name Of Agassiz VIII contin
70 be associated with the institution which
late Prof. Agassiz organized, and Mr. Ale
ander Agassiz's fitness for the position
already been demonstrated.
tECuban advices report that the preju
ice against Americans in the larger cities
the islands is 30 great as 10 make II dang
Gus for American resid ents to go out imp
tected. This Is probably exaggerated, but
ba is a dangerous county al the best
iis present condition, and the American !
iden,s there probably haye full share
tho jeopardy incident to residence on
island.
EEThs Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Instituted syasem OF reduced fares on
lines under their control, getting back
something below ante-waF rates. The red
ton is u very decided one, and there Is
be like cutting down on western and sou
eru roads, The policy will probably nece
tate an expression from the Pennsyiva
rantral and pua loolt for eaFneat hoafilitiaa