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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

POVERTY or THE BouTHEHN srATgs.-A
correspondent Of the New York TrDuns has
collected from the census reports OF 1870 an
exhibit Of The value Of property in the south.
ern States. The comparison with the value of
1850, as shown by the census Of that year.
makes a startling showing Of the impoverish.
ment Of The South within The last decade
Reducing the value Of both periods TO gold
basis, and deducting $4,000 200 900 for the
slaves Of 1850 not represented as property in
1870. The value 0fthe property in thirteen
Of ibe Southern States, excluding Dpleware,
Maryland and Missouri, was 1898 900 ,G20 in
1900, and 10 1870 ", ,762 26S, 4s9, or an aetu-
a loss in ten years Of 30 per cent Of The value
of all property.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

On Wednesday of last week drove of fine
cows, belonging TO different owners, found at
large, were taken up and impounded bythe
Marshal. On Thursday night the pound was
broken open aud the cattle released, son of
Henry M'Gsrgle has since been placed in the
lookup to answer for his assumption of supe-
riority to law. This kind OF discipline will,
probably, have a salutary effect upon pound
breakers = t-rh rs ttA % p s.t
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

Oh, why should the spirit OF mortal he proud =
This piece OF didaclic yrrse, though probA-
bly, not new 10 many Of our readers, yet, is.
probably, old enough, and so tar out of mind,
as TO warrant It's renewal and revivul. twill
be recolected MS u part of the mental stores Of
the philosophical mind of the revered and la
menied Lincoln, and kept fresh by frequent
rehersal from memory. Man cannot familiar
ize himself with such sentiments, without be-
ing better and happier.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16


ANCIENT TKoY.-Thc New York journal
Of commerce. publishes the following extract
from private letter, showing the SUCCESS of
The party engaged in excavating the ruins
OF the ancient Troy. The writer OF the letter
is Mrs. Frances, wife Of the American Minister
to Greece:
"A THENs, GREECE, June 25, 1s73-Mr.
Schlicniann returned from Troy yesterday
lie has completed his excavations, u ter three
years of labor, by graud-master stroke. lie
has discovered Inc Palace Piiim and large
treasures ol gold and eilver. lie has carried
away with him forty large casts Containing
various articles, alsu fifteen baskets OF real
treasures. We called upon him to day al his
residence tor the purpose of examining his
collection. l saw III his house gold gUOlets
and vases, which shine just like ile gold OF
our age. | also saw some beautiful head Or
naments made OF gold, massive aud we'll made,
resembling those now worn by tile modern
Greeks. There is gold goblet weighing near
ly three pounds, also aquantitY Ol small, round
ear-rings, such as are used and worn by cnil.
dren ill our days"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16
LOCAL NorIoEs.

IRoS Cry CoLLEsE-We call attention TO the ad
vertisement in another column, Of this popular and
successful business college, Il IL an institution o
long standing with an established reputation for thor
oughness and efficiency, and has long been regarded
the leading Commercial school in the United States
AS win be seen from is circular which will be sent
you on application business men In from all parts Of
the country do not hesitate to give 1t preference over
all other business colleges.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

Both political parties have substantially
read out the backsnlary Congrtssm.n.-
Through this means the Democracy of Ohio
will lose the stump services this year, of Lew
is Campbell, Cumberland, Gap Morgan, Phil
adelph Van Trump, Frank Mckinney,
Charles l.. Lamison, and Ozro j. Dodds.
Dayton journal
Well these citizens can 90 fishing this cam
paign with Aaron F. Perry, Job E. Stevenson,
Z. d. Peck, w. P Spraguc, j. F. Wilson,
John A. Bingham, and Jacob A. Amber, all
Republican members of G lngress from Ohio.
who pocketed the "grab."-Cie CieUeland Plain
dealer.
The voting of that back salary was stealing,
and stealing is II sin. and Ben Butler, "the wa
ges of sin is death" Make yonr peace and
prepare TO go dOpn.-AdridRi tllfieh) Press
eE-The San Francisco Chronicle says that
the Importation of Chinese women for prosti-
tuition into that city is carried on only by two
Chinese, who have a regular organized fight
ing force of three hundred men, and that all
attempts, on the part of respectable Chinese
merchants to prevent the traffic in women has
been futile The two villains engaged in the
traffic are named Poy and Tong. Assoon us
a steamer arrives from China carriages are
sent to the wharf to remove the imported wo-
men, who are taken TO the house OF these ras
Gals whore each owner calling gets his woman
by paying $40, and if any default Is made hy
the person who had engaged woman she is
sold to pay charges. These two importers OF
human flesh have brought over more Than
5000 women, and have realized from their
sales $40,0U0
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THE CoLonADo DEsERT.-This Is an i'm.
mense arid basin extending from the southern
boundary Of Utah TO the head of the Gulf of
California. II is about six hundred miles
from north TO soub, and OF width varying
from thirty to three hundred miles. The div
sands OF this great basin offer no iuducement
10 the farmer or stock raiser, and are as drea-
ry and iDhospiiable rs The Assyrian wastes.
Tie hot wiI.ds from the arid basin affects un-
favorably the climate Of neighboring cullva.
ted regions. Deserts are more apt to extend
than to contract If let alone, and how 10 sub.
due the COlerdo des, ri has long been prob
lem. hr Isaac T. James, late Chier Engineer
OF The Truckee and Virginia City Railroad.
lett San Diego, California, in the early part Of
July to explore Colorado basin to the head
Of The Gulf Of California, with the view Of as
certaining the possibility Of turning the wa.
tiers of the gulf into the BASIN Mr.. James is
very confident that the greater part of the dcs-
ert is far below tide water, and That the cut.
ting OF a canal from the gulf to the depression
would result in the formation of an extensive
inland sea. The project is worthy of careful
study, tor the climatic changes likely to be
produced by the introduction. of such an i'm.
mense volume OF water would doubtless be very
beneficial 10 the surrounding States and Ter
riories
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

AMERICAN HousE.--T This House, at the Do
pot, under the management Of Mr. BOOTH, of.
fers very handy Recommendations for travellers
md railroad men, and the well-known charac-
er Of the proprietor for fair dealing and mod
rate charges, commend IL 10 the patronage OF
Q public. Mr.. Booths card win be found
nong our new advertisements this week, aud
iis proper place in the card column. after
/ vds
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

The bridge at Chaffersvllle, Morgan, over
Grand Rivcr--of about 100 feet span--was let
on Saturday last to Messrs. Brown & STEWART
of Kingsylle. The abutments being al
ready up, their contrac, only covers the wood
work We do not hear that there were any
other bidders tt4 re
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

GAs.-Thc growing consequence of this
place is evidenced by another enterprise just
determined upon. Mr.. LUCE, from Titusvile,
we believe, who sometime since endeavored to
enlist our citizens In the formation of a gas
company, has now, we learn, leased spot on
the creek bank, near Fullers stable, with the
determination of gong ahead ON his own re-
sponsibility, and will put mp the necessary
machinery for the manufacture Of gas for the
village, and expects in about ninety days To
have the establishment in running order The
machinery, our informant says, is now on the
way So we go.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

LANDLORD FIELD of the Fisk House, in
tends to make his guests comfortable o'nights,
we judge from the number of new MATTRESSES
with which his house is being furnished.
Luxurious and refreshing rest adds as much
perhaps, to the sum of human happiness as
'-anything about the house. And FIELD shows
eleverness in making ample provision in this
direction. ~ l-.-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

WHILE Mrs. e. Woodwork, of East Come
aut was milking COW another cow attacked the
one she was milking, and in the melee that m
sued, Mrs. Woodwork was thrown down aud
her breast stepped upon and partially crushed.
She was taken up senseless. and is still sutf'r-
Ing severely, but her recovery, is now prob
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

ANDREW 9. STONE, Esq. and lady, of Law
renee, Mass, and Miss Anna Hulburt, who has
been spending a season with her sister, are ia
town, and enjoying the pleasures of home and
friends. The health of Mrs. Stone has not
been perfect for some lime
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

The recent change of time table and the re-
moving of trains from the line by the L. s, &
NJ S. company has had the effect TO leave our
Conneaut friends without the accommodations
before enjoyed, and which they very much de-
sire. The cons' quence is, the Reporter has
opened battery upon the Commodore, and is
saying many hard things about the old fellow
and his policy. Petitions have been sent u
for restoration Of privileges, and as no effect
is produced, threats are resorted to--and a re-
ductiOn of speed to four miles an hour, of all
trains passing through the village is recon-
mended Geneva, also shorn of her privileges,
is petitioning for relief, or restoration.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

JOHN NJ WATERS, builder, says the Sss6
mel. is to put up a brick round-house for the
engines Of the A. Y. d P. road on the flats at
Ashtabula, with. ultimately. 30 stalls. Al
present only one quarterof Of il will be built.
Mr. Waters, besides the Haskell block. on
which he Is now engaged. has the contract for
the abutmep,s OF the bridge In the rear of the
village, and has already begun the work of de-
molsbDg the old ones
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

CLEVELAND is finally to have an Opera
House. The work of building will be COM
menced next week, and by The first ofSeptem-
ber, 1874 il is expected TO be completed.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

Dr.. HARRIS, ex-Post master of this village,
has got an appointment as route agent on the
A. Y. g. P. line. running between this place
and New Castle, Pa. He seems 10 have re-
newed his age, and bids fair for considerable
usefillness vet .. lf stf1l =
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

Rev Mr., Chamberlain of Springfield, Pa, occupied
the desk of the Presbyterian church, last Sabbath in
excl ange Our young people hodIug their weekly
prayer-meetings regularly, and lively interest in
them is kept up a.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

A contemporary is sure the world will never
know what effect it would have had on job
ii eleven llttle girls had consecutively called
TO see him, and each persistently insisted that
he should buy picnic ticket for her forth
coming Sunday school excursion.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

The Methodist church at Conneaut has been
much improved by recent repairs and addi-
tions, and on Thursday of last week was re-
dedicated, and the exercises and ceremonies
were of an interesting nature.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

The Amboy Cheese Factory has made sale
of all its cheeses up to the close of the season
at IA cents per pound The packages when
cured are to weigh not less than five nor more
than six pounds. So says the Reporter.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

JOHN SMITH, who was arrested here short
time since for stealing money from his land
lord at Erie. has been fined $50 and sent to
the work house for sixty days.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

Ashtabula County Lodge of Good Tcmplars
will commence at Good Templas Hall, Jeffcr-
son, on Friday. August Goth, at II AM. Tenn
plars will take notice. For the Ex. Com.
It W. s. HARRIS, w. o. T.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

The editor of the Sentinel, we regret to learn,
is confined with a lame back. These infirmi
ties of age, friend HowELLs, are inevitable,
and who knows but that some of the rest OF
us may be overiaken by them some of these
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

Short sermons with a good deal ia them
which might be called concentrated spiritual
nutriment-seem best adapted for dog day
nranckinR
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

By a fall of a piece of shafting iu Culley's
shop ON Monday last, Mr.. LINUS SAVAGE,
while working at the lathe, was knocked
down and ren lered senseless.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

We regret to hear of the rather sudden
death of SAMUEL WARD, of Geneva, at the
Newburgh Asylum, an the 20th inst.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

We present, also, this week, the name Of Mr. Grover
of Hartsgrove. for the Office of Treasurer His fellow
citizens believe that among the candidates for this Of
fee, none surpass him in fitness for the position
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

VIM. Fl. LovERIDGE of Saybrook, has been
arrested in Paris, Portage county, for stealing
a horse from VIM. Jammison, near Cadiz,
Ohio. A charge of shot was the means re-
sorted 10 for bringing him within reach of the
officer in pursuit
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

few thousand Hemlock Shingles of hrst qualify
also some common Hemlock Lumber and Fencing, for
sale by H. /. GRoysR, Of KnssviDs, % lowest market
price. .Ai
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

The buildings on DR.. Hubbard's old place
are being trundlcd off to his new lot and fu-
ture residence door or two north OF the M
e. church
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

ouR Rock Creek friends had visit one eve
ming last week from the Orwell Band, with The
intention ofgiving concert. Mayor WILCOX,
always actuated by generous impulses,
thought II rather exclusive TO shut them up in
hall, aud then require au admission fee,
suggested that they play in the open nIr, AMI
himself passed round the hat, and raised some
$l5 which without any draw back, was about
as well as could be expected and every body
was better pleased The band, we learn, is an
impr owing and prospcring one.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

ROBBED-Some contemplate wretch, ,entrust-
ed with the removal OF the trunk of our
townsman SIMEON KEITH, who has been in
the hospital at Cleveland, broke open and
robbed the trunk of clothing and 500 IN cur
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

Our Color"d fellow citizens will hold their
annual gathering at Sturgeon Point on Thurs
cay the 2lst inst.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

PERsoNAL.-Hon, Darius CALDWELL, of Cleve.
land, formally of Ashtabula County has been
visiting Boston.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

A Bro oNE.-wo are indebted TO Capt
BrhoH, Of the harbor, for a sample white hsh
OF his catching, which Is seldom equaled In
size and weight by anything taken from these
waters As taken from his native element his
weight was 131S pounds. We understand that
fish Of this species are sometimes taken In
Lake Superior that run as high as 20 pounds.
Capt. Burch will receive our thanks for his
thoughtful generosity. Dealers In white fish
will find the captain generous and reliable in
all business transactions.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16


Go 10 John.Dueros and see hissfamense s,och OF
Furniture, which he selsIchesper than the cheapest
nd no humbug.
To Consumptives..-The advertiser having bean
permanently cured Of that dread disease ConsuH ptIon
by simple remedy. v anxious 10 make known o bis
fellow sahersrs the means Of cure TO all who desire
H. he win sed eupy ~ the prescription used free Of
charge with the directions for preparing and using the
same which they viii hnd a Cure Jor Consatapton
Astttad, Broaclts sec.
Parties Wishing the prescription will please address
1867 Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON
19s Penn street Wiliamsburgh, N. Y.
sELT'RocKEn.-Ducroh has q cradle that only needs TO
be set agong, and the mother Is len attend house.
ho'd duties while the ba by sleeps.
90 TO John Ducro's new store and see bis elegant
new styles Of Furniture, which he sells at astorishng
y low prices.
We Claim that Miss SAVERS sALyE IL entirely
different from ell others
That there are great many good saives oee,.d
'or safe bnt none 50 good ae Miss sawyer's saiye
That every family should have a box
That II win do all and even more than Il ia reoonend
ed 10 do
Put up In boxes at so cents each Sold By all prug.
asn. iy1gO
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Local 90 Miscellaneous,

Treasurer Fuller will be ready for the pay
ment of Township Treasurers next week.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16
ROAD NOTICE.
Sheriff as Special Master Commissioner.
Sale of Lands and Tenements
Ashm6ula Common Pleas, June Term, 1878.
George ESIio.i II Tower orao, ., s.,.

Joseph Amer, ct ux.
BY virtue of Order of Sale duly Issued fom said
Court In the above TO directed viii offer for
sale by way OF public auction at the door of the Court
House In Jefferson, Ashtabua County. Ohio. on Mon
day the 18th day Of August, a, D. 1873 between the
hours of 10 and II O'Clock A. NJ Of said day the follow
ing described Lands and Tenements TO wit: situated
In the village Of Ashtsbula in said County oi Ashla-
bula and State of Ohio, and know q being Lot No.
Thirty-eght (3s) in Frederic Kinsmans town plat in
said village said lot fronts on Park Street one chain
and is two chains and ty links deep, excepting aud
reserving twenty-five 2l feeet from the south part OF
tho above described lot IL being the same land decided
to said Susannah Amer by Peter Rice November 8th.
is be the same less, but subject to all legal
highways. Appraised at s. Terms, each,
A, W. STILES,
Sheriff as Special Master Commissioner.
f. H. FITCH, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Sherifs Office. July 18th, 1873. Sc Slices
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DIED.

Announcements free Commendatory Notices. hail rate
:, In saybroOk, August ID, IDA NJ, only daughter Of
RVllin Smith. -
10 Monroe, August 9Th, Mrs MARrA 8. woopBtrY
In her Diet year.
In Richmond, August sth of measles and Group com.
oihsdi Ok0N =, son OF Lewes and Lncy Leonard. in
his6th year-surviving his twin brother only 3 day
In Orwell, August 9th. Of whouping cough pa
TiEsce' daughter Of WIN. and Mary Addicotr aged g
months. "s
In Plymouth on the third day Of August by I'd
wiri HirDer J. 7. JOHy L'IoaaEDIEu. OF Ash.
tA0ulA 10 Miss HATTIE LAsRANGE Of Plymouth
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16
mARRIBD,

In Jefferson. August I'd, by y. b. Leonard Esq. Mr.
FRANcfs Watkins and Mis- JENNIE U1RR,s botb Of
AEhtabuia ' w" VI
the City Hotel Cleveland. August 9Th by Geo. A.
ANS TRIP, Of AmbOy.
- In saybrook. August 10th by Rev T. Babcock Mr.
BEssr r. PRITcHARD. Of Portage CO., and Miss SSEAH
5. JOHNSON, Of saybrook
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16

l. NELOPES.-lIa Having added large
- stock OF Envelopes we are prepared to furpisb
them printed at about the same prics az plain
TELEGRAPH OFFICE
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&l.5OO.Ooo-
LIT OF GIFTS.

divided into 2UO0 cash gifts will be distributed by lot
among the cketh-lders. The number Of tickets TO be
drawn from one wheel by blind chor n and the gfts
from auotheP. D.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16
$4,000 FOR 20 CTS.

Before you start on journey buy an Accident Ticket
OF the Hallway Passengers Assurance Co..
Of Hartfort Conn Tickets for sale railroad stations
Ask for al Insurance Ticket
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16
mnYOr,h Cnnrf.

The following arrests were made since our
last issue, and tried before Mayor King.
SATURDAY.-Edward Hazeltine and Pat
rick Spencer, drunk. Each fined 81 and costs.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-08-16
S26O,OoO ron aao.

The Fourth Grand Gift Concert, authorized by spe.
cal act of the Legislature benefit OF the Puc
Library Of take place in Public Library
Hail, at Louiyille, Ky.
WEDNESDAY,, DECEMBER 3, 1873.
Only sixty thousand tickets win be sold and onehaf
OF these are Intended for the European market thus
leaving only $1,000 for sale in the United States where
lo0VO were disposed Of for the Third Concert The
tickets are divided into coupon parts ano have on
mode of drawing = o
AT this which will he the erandest musical
ed sum Of
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90 TO Sohm.Ducro's and sec. hisSSmmense ssoch OF
Furniture. which he sesIchsaper than the cheapest
= nd no hunnbug
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NOTICE.
TAKE NOTICE.

A n unusually select line of Pant Pat
n terns just received at ffec
WAITE & sILLjS
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BUSINESS CARDS, better and
40 cheaper than ever before. az the 3. b. II. 2 sa.l