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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

II will soon become necessary to cs-
tablish a department of probabilities in
connection with the French Government,
since each day develops new phase of
affairs. The news of ednesday is that
the Left Wcpublican) will amend the
motion for the prolongation of MacMa-
hons term by requiring defnitive rec
ogntion of the Republic. Meanwhile
the Bonapartists, who have heretofore
acted with the Republicans, will make no
alliance, either with the Right or the
Left, but act by themselves.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

The Saginaw (Mch) Courier estimates the
manufacture of salt in the Saginaw Valley for
this year will reach 900 barrels, or 100000
barrels over last year. The production has
more than doubled since 1869
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

Beers gone up. Complaints against the
quality of this beverage in New York, have
provoked the brewers 10 advance the price
from 90 to $40 per barrel, claiming that 1t can
not he made for less as.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

Sir Henry Thompson, the well known En-
glish surgeon has become convinced that al
cohol works harm 10 its consumers, and has
become a teetOtaler.
If Sir Henry had been a little more explicit
and given has testimony against its use as n
medicine, his position would have been, prob-
ably, no less't nnblp.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

Mn WATSON AND HIS MIssIoN-Thc Ch'-
cago Tribune has information that Mr.. Watson
has succeeded in securing the requisite
amount of money to change the gauge OF the
Erie Road, and naked other improvements
which he contemplated from the tinShe as
sumcd Its management: He estimated the
amount necessary for this work at $50, 900, 900;
and il bohas procured this sum in the pres
ent financial stringency, and under the ILL
rcpute of American railroad securities abroad,
it ls the highest compliment that could be
paid his management. But Chicago and the
West have II still deeper interest in the mat
ter. II the money has been obtained. we mny
look forward to new route from Chicago 10
| the sea board. Mr.. Watson's plan Include g
! the leasing of the Atlantic & Great Western
| Railroad. The gilage of this Road will then
be narrowed To The American standard-4
feet 81 inches. From Gallon, on the Attain
| tic e. Great Western Railroad an air line road
will be constructed to Chicago, a distance ol
about $50 miles. This win give new direct
railroad connection between Chicago and New
York, n double track trunk line with all the
facilities of any R the present comp tinf
| routes The officers on the Erie Road, in ,
recent visit TO Chicago, completed their ar
rangemcns Tor nm entrance into the city. l
is needless 10 point out that the acquisition o
another competing railroad To the Atlantic
will have a highly important influence on tn
Transportation Question.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08
T,tn STATE ELECTION.

The elections throughout The country ON
Tuesday show that the party has been dis
as,rously defeated IN almost every locality
In Wisconsin, Virginia, New York, Kansas,
and even in Michigan aud Massachusetts, IT
has felt the blow. Though Gov. Washburn
has been reelected In Massachusetts,, yet the
Republican majority there has been reduced
from tire 1900 of last year to 10000 or To-
600 this year. Gen. Binks has been elected
State Senator oyer his Republican competitor,
and all the large towns and cities OF the
State have given majorites, against us. Bos-
ton, Worcester, and Lowell all give Demo-
cratic majoritirs, showing astounding demor-
alization Wherever there was an independ-
ent candidate, success seemed to- follow him.
In the revolution the people have pronounced
againt The prohibiory liquor law.
In Wisconsin, the Republican majority of
$4,000 one year ago has been over come, and
Gov. Washburn, il elected at all, has but a
nominal majority, while the rest of the Re
publican ticket is defeated by the Farmers
candidates. The revolution has also extended
to the Legislature, of which the Opposition
have elected majority In Illinois the Far
mers have carried Ford Bureau, Livingston
Madison, and other counties.
n.;,oJ,d.I1 hnr,oorotfc candidate fo
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

In a sermon by the the Rev Mr.. HAYDEN,
IN the First Church, Cleveland, af)er his return
from the Evangelical Alliance, is noticed rs n
prominent feature Of the occasion, the greet
ing Of Emperor William Of Germany, and the
reception of u cordial letter of recognition
from the Arch. bishop of Canterbury. Chief
Primate of the Church of England and more
than these, another from the Old Catholics of
Germany. 1--WE seize with joy" says that
memorable letter, "the hand Of fellowship you
liave extended to us, and beg you henceiorth
to tread single path with us wherein all can
walk alike.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08
AN OItDINANCE
Vdcating a portion Of Spring street:
w UEREAS, j. w. Haskell and otl

w IlEREAS, j. w. Haskell and 9TH
ers the 10Th day of september 1873, presented the
petition praying for the vacation OF portion OF spring
street hereinafter described aud
WHEREAS, Notice of the hing and pendcncy OF said
petition was duly published six weeks US required 10y
law;
sEo l. he It ordained by the Council OF the Ineor
poratcd Village OF Ashtabua that whereas j. w. Has
kell and ID. ". haskell desire 10 erect on the south
side OF their building Srrng street, an iron stair
way, thlrysiS inches wide, leading from The corner O
said builulng to the second door thereof so much u
Spring strest ID necessary for said stairway tOw
strp OF said s,reek the north side OF said street
aud adjoining said building three feet wide and twei
tyseyGn feet long, bounded west by Main street, and
north by said building, be- aud the same Is hereby va
catedS
$50 II. Provided that Mis- Ordinance shall not take
effect until said petitioners shall have caused to be con
yeyed TO said Village us part OF said Spring street
all the land lying between the north line ol said street
now and line drawn easery In line with ia,
south side OF tho building known as HaskelS Block
from the southeast thereof to the premises
owned ana occupied by j. s. FuAer, aud shall also pro
cure lrom Rising sun Lodge, 4. ~ A. NJ, release o
all rights they have Ia the stairs right OF wa!
| on the north side OF said naskell's block,
Passed Nov. I'D, 1873. q, GEoPPINGkR,
| Prest. pro. tenn. Of Council.
| Attest: A. IL. TYLER Clerk.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

A scene whloh' very closely rescmbled
farce took place in the Interior Department
a, Washington on Monday, upon the occasion
lof band shaking between delegates irom the
uies, Of the first part. and the Cheyennes and
Arapahoos, OF tho second part. at the request
of The officials Of the Department The re-
marks OF the Indians and their conduct dn'
ring the official nonsense indicate that they
would have been only TOO delighted 10 have
dispatched each other post haste to their hap
py hunting grounds even while they were
shaking hands, to crafty the Interior doves
of peace lowering about them.
gE The rubber dams used by dentlsts to
prevent tbs access OF saliva during opera
lions, are knowp In the profession rs "e!astiC
pToianilies."
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08
RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSUR-
ANCE COMPANY.
w HEREAs, the T HALFWAY PASS
STATE or ONO,
INSURANCE DEPARrNENr,
-. -. -. A I...s.as..t ~ o.

6ofuHbuS, O.,January Sl 1873,
M HE.RE4AS, the RAllyW Al PASS
w ENGERS' ASSURANCES CO.. located at Hart
ford In state OF Connecticut has ed In this ONCE
10 sworn statement, by the proper onlaers thereof
showing its condition and business, and has complied
In all respects with the laws of this state relating to
such Insurance Companiesi incorporated by other
States OF the United States -
Now. Therefore, In pursuance Of hwrl, William +.
Church. superintendent OF Insurance. o the State OF
ohio do hereby certify that said Company Is author
lied ranract It's appropriate business OF Accident
Insurance In this State, in accordance with law during
the current year. The condition aud business Of said
Company at the date of such statement December 3l,
| iS72) Is shown as follows;
Amount of actual paid-up Capital $780, 900 OO
Aggregate amount of available Assets Ii2 "a
| Aggregate amount OF Liabilities, except
capital including re- insurance ,.,...... b3O2o VI
vmOnnt Of lnoone for tue preceding year In - -
AoO,oSo w
Amount OF Expenditures for the preceding - =,
/ In witness whereof have hepennto subscribed m.
fsx.,N name, and caused the seal OF mS ONCE 10 b.
| N" Affixed. the day and year above written.
| 4t124i w. II. CHURCH, superintendent.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08
The Senli-eeekly Times.

The SEMI-W EEKLY TIMES contains very careiul
epitome of our foreign and home correspondence an
Interesting selection of current literature from INC oest
foreign and domestic magazines choice variety OF
agricultural matter, and the very latest news uPt~ the
hour Of going to prers. TERMsm$3nO per anhum, nm,
wear S25 and one extra copy free. New names may
be added to clubs at any time during the year. at cuo
Ilns
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

Cg-The William Allen, who was earnestly
exhorted by the Ohio Democracy 60 rise up"
at the recent election, managed to rise to the
height of the Governors seat but was over
nineteen thousand votes short of rising to a
majority of all the votes cast for any Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor since 1865
That wasn't much .of rise 10 crow over.
These were Ihe votes east for Democratic can
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

Stocks touched pretty low hgure ON Fri
thy last showing that monetary affairs
are far from reaching II settlement. The par
iicular stocks affected arc those known as
the Vanderbilt stocks. Western Union went
down to 45I, New York Central to s0s Lake
! Shore 10 5S1a, and Union Pacific to 10. North
Western common touched -, the lowest prics
II ever scld for. Hoyt, Spraguc & Co., the
New York agents of the Nhode Island
Sprgues, suspended and their suspension 10
one of the gloomicst features oi the panic, three
millions OF their acceptance being aiioat In
New York alone. The condition OF the
| Rhode Island Spragues still remain critical.
The Providence ~ Now York Steamship line,
lin which they are concerned is reported to be
luncnlburrasscd, hut lbei banks have suffered,
the Crans,on Bank having made bai fall
ure the Franklin having temporarily suspend
led and three othvps In Providence being some
what crippled Another h,m OF Importance Is
tha iuci that the Trustees " the Union Trust
ICompnny find Us capital uninpaircd, and
have passed u resolution To- resume Dec. l,
with their capital increased to $1,000 ,OOO,-
double .he present amount The reports from
1.-THE manufacturing districts do not lighteh uI
the general situation From every quarter
comes the news OF reduction Of Nme and wa
ges and discharge of operatives. Thousands are
now without employment in Massachusetts,
PennsY Ylvalaa, and New York
= Ths notes of A. 81 w. Sprague went to pro.
tes, on Friday AFTERNOON.
The mos, astounding rumor of Friday, wal
/. that the Arm of IL. Il Cluhin Il Co., one Of the
greatest dry good firms ON the Conlinen
were embarrassed, and whhont accommoda
ton must suspend, One OF tina firm stated
that the assets OF the firm above Aabililie
, were not less than ten millions.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08
Road Notice.

NOTICE is heriby given that q petl-
tion will be presented to board Of
OF Ashtabuia Goanty at their next reguis sd rs
tssytowsnsSip Of Xshisbais, beginning at ne point
where the North Ridge road .ne srrong ns 0
nlns thence north deg. cas-, TO the north hne % q
Haskell avenue, as shown on plat oI M ~ @
iee' =" "'N d. W. HAsKKLL,
NJ. II. HAsKELIa
l.. M. CROSBY,
j. b. CRosBY,
y. A. DoanAN.
Ashtabuia, Oct. .ss, 1873. 4tiaas
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

Mr.. Critcl,feld, Democratic candidate for
Common Pleas Judge in Cuyahoga county,
has given notice that he will contest Mr. Cad
wells election. The alleged irregularities are
nurelY technical
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08
RDrrOuIAL NOTES.

The Washington rbmor that Secretary Rich-
ardson was about to resign and make place Tor
ex. Governor MoTgan, OF N. Y, turns out TO be
but rumor--is having been officially eonlrs-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

On Nov 4th, State elections were held in
Alabama, Delaware Florida, Illinois, Kansas,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan Mnneso-
ta Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jer-
sey, New York. Tennessee, Virginia, and
Wisconsin. Governors are to be chosen in
Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada
Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08
Florence Sewing Machine.

The undersigned would announce to the citizens OF
Ashtabua sud Vicinity that she has secnred the Agency
of the above Sewing Machine This machine IL a
UNIVERSAL FAVORlTE, and evey person whe con-
templates purchasing q machine should call at thu
~ MRS ROBERTS,
1yr12A Main sfeet, 8sht&oola
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

dicted.
The last charter in the Stokes story, which
has been running for two years, come to
close with the departure of the murderer for
Sing Sing, where another murderer, the young
Walworlh, the parricide, has ufrraty promis-
ed him friendly reception. As an episode
ct the close of the trial, it is now announced
that one of the jurors occupicd one OF Stokes
cells in the Tombs. for disrcgarding his oOlI-
cations. The charge against the incarcera'eu
juror IL that he was permitted to go about tie
city one night during the progress Ofthe trlai
in charge of Deputy sheriff; that the pair
visit d several low dramshops, and that while
under the influence of liquor, he asserted his
intentions rot "to hang Stokes" 1t will oc-
cur TO people who believe in punishing MUIR
dercrs in a manner commensurate with their
crimes that there are eleven other jurors who
had little regard for their obligations.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

"a Complete Pictorial History Of the Times" Tbs
best cheapest aud most successful Family paper In ,hs
Union"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

The papers within and without the State,
have been more or lcs3 employed, since the
election, in the discussion Of the causes Of the
discontinue of the X publican party. Some
of these ARE more or less able and labored, and
cover considerable spstCv. This Is not little
surprising, considering the clearncss and GER
tninty of the REASONS. Whatever ingenuity
might find and attribute MS plausible, the re-
suit shows, an | the whole political armament
confirms it. that indignation with the salary graf
and the credit mnbilicr affair, and the consc-
aucnt loss of confidence In some of our lead
ers, were the unqucstionable cnuses of oul
abasemcnt. Whether with this heavy load
ard the Generalization of many of the West
ern States, and the growing anti.monoply
lurch among the farmers the party can rally
and rise ngain, is question of The future
There is hut little hope, however unless the
lines between corruption and patriotism car
be made clear and distinct, and the party wasl
its hands of plundcr and plundrrers, and TAXI
n position free from suspicion and rcproach.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-11-08

OTTAWA, ONT, Nov. 5.-Thc ministry have
resigned and the Governor has sent for MIR.
Mckenzie, the leader of the opposisionr TO
lorm new Cover nBsent.
On the House assembling Sir John A. Nc
Donald announced that the Ministry had ten
dered his resignation, which had been ac-
ceptcd by the Governor General and that MIR.
Mckenzie had be en- sent fol 10 form a new
Government. He then moved that they alt
iourn Ill to morrow, and the proceedings
came to a close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-10
ALEXANDRIA.

FIGHTING SHADow.-The family of Colonel
Basii Brawner, who reside at the Intersection of
Fairfax and Gibbon streets, was considerably
alarmed on New Years day, while assembled in
the sitting room, on the lower floor, BY a loud
and continued, but strange sounding noise, ac-
ing from the third sorry Of the house. As only
the female members Of Ia fhmiiy were at home,
and as the occupants Of the hoe were visible,
1t was but natural that the clamor O. what ap-
parently was furious combat going ON in an
upper room should occasion them serious alarm
but becoming embOllened by the continuance
OF the noise one of them ventured up stairs and
gagged in demolishing the last fragments of a
large looking glass. The chicken had by some
unknown means got In the room, and mounting
the bureau and seeing his image reflected in the
mirror had attacked it with impetuosity, and
when discovered was fighting two or three small
fragments of the glass in which he still saw
s!-,sef reflected.
CORPORATION Cornr.-The January term of
the corporation court, Judge Lowe to preside,
will commence on Monday next. The drawn
jury. venire and grand jury, to serve the term,
have all been summoned. The term will proba-
bly, be prolonged one.
RIVER NEws.-The ice embargo still exists,
and nothing can be seen on the surface Of the
river but an occasional skater. Reports, how
ever, from Quantico, say that the Potomac is
open below that point, and that some Of the
vessels that were caught there by the freeze
have sailed away, and that the sloop G. W..
Driver, with load Of oysters, arrived there
Gibson; from New York, and Lady of the Lake,
from Norfolk, bound up, are waiting there for
the ice to soften before they attempt to force
their way through
SMALL Pox.0There were no new case. of
small pox reported this morning, and but one
death-that Of colored girl who lived on Pay
ton street, near the Stone bridge. DIR. johnson
has declined the appointment "a physician to
the hospital. A case Of the disease is reported
at HerndOn station this morning.
Ice BoAT.-A movement is on foot among
some OF the merchants of this city having for its
object the attainment of concert of action
among the citizens of Washington, Georgetown
and Alexandria, with reference to an applca-
ton to be made to the present Congress for an
appropriation for the purchase of an ice boat to
keep the Potomac open during the winter.
FINE SPoRT.-Two young men who went
from here to Colchester returned after a days
hunt with seventeen squirrels and two. OpOs-
sums. They saw three deer, but failed to get a
shot at them, though two Of them were after
wards killed by two gunners from Washing
ton.-Gasette, last ereniag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-10

rO00.
The Senate Committee on the Distri ct of Co
lumbia met this morning, and had under con-
sderation the bin which passed the House last
session giving the approval and sanction Of Con-
gress to the termini and route of the Anacostia
and Potomac river railroad, and 30 regulate its
construction and operation. This bill, it viii be
Of amendments when il reached the Senate. all
Of which were published in The STAR a few
DAYS ago. The committee this morning, how
ever, agreed to report the bill as it passed
the House, leaving on all the amend
ments. The bill as it came from the House gives
operation and maintenance Of q street railroad
by the Anacostia and Potomac river railroad
company over the following route: Commencing
at or near the northern end of the nayy-yard
bridge, and running through 18th street east, "
street south, Water street 18th street west, Ohio
avenue and 18th street west, to the western ter
minus of said road, at the intersection of Penn
sylvania avenue and 18th street west, conform
ing To the grades ST said streets and avenues Is
the same are now or may hereafter be estab-
lished by law: Prorided, That said company
shall construct at least single-track road over
eighteen months after the approval of the act.
Sec. 2. That in the matter Of laying their
tracks and furnishing accommodations for the
public, said company shall be under the control
of the board of public works for the District of
Columbia; and that they shall pave their tracks
of two feet beyond the outer line thereof, and
keep the same in good order, without expense to
the nited States or the District Of Columbia
and that said pavement shall be as prescribed
by said board of public works; and that the rate
OF fare to be charged and received by the said
company shall not exceed five cents a passenger
for any distance between the termini Of said
road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-10
GEORGE WIN.

Died PROM IT'S INJURIEs.-The little dauyh-
ter Of w. ID. Cassin, esq, badly burned yester-
day by her clothes taking fire from the stove, As
stated In The STAR Of last evening, died this
morning At 8 O'Clock. She was an interesting
little child four years old, and conscious up to
within few hours of her death. Her parents
have the sympathy of the entire community in
their affection.
RIVER NEws.-The ice on the Potomac il
still very heavy. The steamer Jno. Gibson is
still ice-bOund in Quantico hay; also, the
steamer Lady OF the Lake. The government
dispatch boat arrived there yesterday for the
purpose of breaking her way up, but failed In
the attempt The Ice was so heavy that she
started some of her irons
GRAIN TRADR.-The sale of 900 bushcl of
prime to choice red wheat is reported ct So TO-
&2.16 and So '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-10
Condensed UxOeals

By Stewart, Of the board of health, performed
isl vaccinations YESTERDAY.
The first number of new postalepaper (week-
Nv viii he issued in this city on Saturday, to
sesta,n the official record Of the current bust
se.s Of the Pest Offce Department
The board of public wor Ks has notified all par
pes who have been furnishing drain and other
pipe. not To forward any more after this date, as
. srfcient quantity il on hand for present use.
The directors Of the Washington and George
esvn railroad yesterday elected the following Of
1eers President 3. 8. Riker; vice president
VIM Orme; secretary and treasurer, Henry
Hsrt; superintendent, q. G. Sailor.
From James Bellew, I05 eth street, we have
pamphlet issued by j. w. o. Brien, New York
giving both sides of the Froude discussion, the
lectures OF Rev. Mr.. Burke, John Mitchell,
wendell Phillips, and James Anthony Froude.
An Carson Post, No. 2, g. A. R., last evening
elected the following officers: l.. b. Cutler, p.
Ed. h. Cline, 3. v. G.; IT. Langhorn, J. ". c.;
81 r. Linden. adjt.; II. Armour. q. NJ; q. Gard
1er. surgeon; Il. +. Hawkes., chap; Il. Duffy, D.
ID; NJ Hsgan, o. G.; w. W. Hudson, 5. NJ; G.
Nice, y. NJ s