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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-16
County Correspondence.
Written for The Spirit of Democracy
From Ohio Township.

HANNIBAL, MONROE COUNTY, OHIo.)
December s, 1873
Ed SPIRIT: A few lines from Ohio
township might be Of some interest to the
farmers of Monroe. In relation to barn
building in Ohio and Lee towshipS
There were six large barns built in Ohio
township and four in Lee this summer
There is nDtl,ing as profitable as good
barn on farm, to save grain and other
products Our farmers are in favor OF
this plan in our townships Most of onr
farmers are in the dairy business Cheese
was sold here at the rate of IA cents per
pound. My nearest dairy made 17,00(
pounds of cheese during last summer
This is all for the p esent ASH am no
a good writer l will have to make it shor
the first time. You will hear from M
again. NJ. 7.
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wA barge accidentally sunk in the
mouth Of the dock, at New York, in
which the Spanish iron clad Arapiles is
undergoing repairs.
Now il the Virginius should acciden-
Tally sink before the time for delivery to
our government, accidents will be even
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SCARPENTER is to be re elected
President of the Senate. 1t seems to be
impossible for Senator to do anything
20 indecent and scandalous as to close
him the respect of his fellow Senators. y
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UWe are glad to see that the Dem
ocratic p 'ess. without hesitation, denoun-
ces every Democratic Congressman who
even by, implication endorses Salary
Erabher. Law on the lash.
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kKThe Democratic Senators for ma
nv sessions past have made no nomina-
tiun for President OF that body but they
positively cannot stand CARPENTER, and
will cast their votes for THURMAN. .a
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kxTbe Senate has confirmed GRANTS
appointee, Boss SHEPHERD. as Governor
OF the District OF Columbia. a
BlNanAM has been confirmed
WILLIAMS will be confirmed.
: These are GRlNr's latest important
appointments. Old Honesty is regarded
sas Washington as drivelins old fool.
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From the Republican, 11th inst |

Now is the time for big hogs. One
killed by j. NJ. Rowned last week, clean
ed 4S7 pounds.
Benjamin and +. J. Dye are the two
oldest citizens of Brookfeld township,
born within its limits; one is 62 and the
other go years. The land which is now
owned in the family was purchased from
the Government in 1904, and settled
upon in 1907.
The Odd Fellows propose to have a
big time at Summerfeld on the 9Th of
January, at which time the Lodge in
stalls its officers Neighboring Lodges
have been invited, and good time is
expected. The affair is to conclude
with big oyster supper at N. c. Cal.
lands new hotel. Deputy District
Grand Master, I. P. Regel will be pres
ent. a4s
FATAL ACCIDENT Last Wednesday
tue roof of chamber in the Washing,
ton Coal mines, near Elba, gave way
and crushed to death, q miner named
Kloss, and seriously injured two Others
who were at work in that portion q
the mine. The man that was killer
looked upon the work as dangerous ir
this particular chamber and only wen
to work after being overruled by hi'
father, one of the persons injured.
The people along the line Of thu
Summerfield Pike are earnest in thei
endeavors to have the last payment o
tax remitted They are not disposet
to 90 back on contract, but they insis
that they are the victims of gross mis-
management, and have already pait
more than they should have done, if
had been properly managed. An ap
plication has been made to enjoin tn
Treasurer from collecting the tax thi
fall, and it is to be hoped that it will b
granted The people demand an in
vestigation. and are willing to pay fo
it if it is just that they should do 80 :
duplication for enjoinder not sustain
ed
BRooKFIELD TOWNSHIP PloNEERs
The following article communicated
US by John Moore Esq, of Renrocl
this county, giving the names and age
of number Of old farmers Of Brool
field township, who have owned an
lived on the farms on which they no
reside, for the respective periods belo
4 stated, will certainly be read with inte
est and profit by goodly number I
our patrons John Draper whose as
is s. years has lived on his farm
e years Ezekiel Culbertson whose age
SO wears has lived on his farm As years
Benjamin Brindley whose age is 81 yea
q has lived ON his farm So years, -Eleaz
Spooner whose age is 80 years has liv'
y on his farm 81 years; David Green s.
oI whose age is 76 years has lived on h
is farm 4S years All the above voted
), the late election.
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According to figures returned by AS
SCISSORS of each township in Ohio, last
spring, the average value of horses is
placed at S65; cattle, SIG 70; sheep, 81
81 hogs, 50 %; and mules over 81
each.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-16

Teodoro Moreno, of the Vasque2
band, California, who has been senten'
ced to prison Tor life, has a couple more
indictments awaiting the expiration Of
that time.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-16

ESIcKLEs is to resign as Minister
TO Spain. He wanted wal. and Secretary
FsH didn't. .s
Here is another opening for another
snterprising SALARY Grabber.
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NATIONAL auNRoAr,

under command Of the lieutenant Of
the Tornado, who first boarded her.
The volunteers openly say that when
she leaves every American in Cuba goes
in the air.
On the Sth OF December a council OF
war was held at the Governors palace.
The Commanders of ali the Spanish
vessels in Santiago harbor we're present.
The Governor asked an officer present
if he could say his ship
COULD oUrsTEAM ANY AMERICAN NAN OF
in the harbor. The captain Of the Ba.
zon said he could do so. If allowed
six hours start he could deliver the
prisoners safe at Cienfuegos. He had
eight hours start before the fact Of tht
prisoners being removed was reported
by the American Consul to Comman
der Braine. They. we're removed in an
ticipation of an attempt a. rescue b,
the men of the Juniata and Wyoming
who were anxious for chance to lant
and take the prisoners out, ana II Is re
ported that the First Lieutenant of tn
Wyoming volunteered to take two hun
dred men and do the job.
CONSUL scHNITrs LIFE IS THREATENED
and he has asked Admiral Scott for
man of war 10 remain in Santiago hal
bor for his protection. There is muc
excitement at Santiago, and vigorou
war preparations are going on. Thre
thousand troops are in garrison. Fou
teen large parrot guns have been mour
ted and all the gun boats have been di'
mantled and their guns placed on th
fort. All able bodied Spaniards an
Cubans have been drafted in AS yolul
teers. War is expected The Spar
iards are delighted that the foreign mel
of-war have been cheated by the rem'
val Of the Virginius prisoners to Ciel
? fuegos
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kETo-day, Tuesdays the time fixed
upon for the surrender Of the Vireinius
by the Spanish authorities.
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Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, December s.-A
ukase has been issued requiring that six
men out of every thousand Inhabitants
OF Russia, including the Polish prov.
inces, will be drafted into the army.
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Iflegraphif.
Spain.

Madrid, December 0-The Minister
Of War reports that the reserve Recently
called out numbered 10000 men:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-16

HCongressmen were engaged, last
week, chiefly in lampooning each other
about the Salary Grab business.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-16

wThe Constitutional Convention
eeems TO be at work in earnest.
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The happy Inhabitants of Mobile are
exchanging courtesies for boxes of Gre
ole oranges. Up here II is snowballs,
mil rs the politeness.
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HIt is sail that Tweed threatens to
write book exposing all the unsuspec
ted rascals who sharel in his plnnder.-
i II he should there will be wild hutter
ing in many palatial residences.
TWEED might. in this way, almos
compensate the W 'rld fnr the mischie
he has done, by intimidating other swim
dlers.
~, all r,,aona l,,t ma hava fha n ,oF
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EGoId closed in New York tho l1th
Inst, At I09f.
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Cuba.
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.

New YoRK, December 11.-Washing-
ton dispatches to the Tribune give the
contents of private dispatches received
from Havana. All fortfcations in the
harbor are being repaired and strength
ened by coolies and convicts. The
Spanish men of war are adding to their
ornaments Volunteers drill daily in
the city. The Virginius has been fitted
out as
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THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY

JERE. WILLIAMS, IS: Editor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
Harmonic
EDITOR REPUBLICAN:

LDIIOR AEiUBLlCANs
In Lafourche, Day OF swo nsp. . vsry
noted SANDER case came up for trial. A. J.
Brooks and p. L. 1cris are both justices
for the second ward in tire Corporate li1pits
of the town Of Thibodaux.
One affidavit was made Gus before Judge
Brooks and the other befo Judge Lorio
Upon consultation between the two judges,
the case was consolidated. ana Che swo
judges agreed to preside together. One Of
them, A. j. Brooks, is . colore1 man, and
the other, P. E. Lorio, white. The State
was ably represented by Thomas /. Windes,
District Attorney and the other side by the
noted counsel, E. w. Bake
Many people came to see how one Rspub-
lican judge and one Democratic judge
would agree 30 sit together on Che same
bench, and in perfect harmony. So Improves
that prejudice is falling 20 the ground in
Lafourche, and Che people acceptin che
Republican situation, giving equal nights
before the law; and if We could only speak
the sentiments Of che majority. We are
willing to say that This - the only Thing
that will bring about harmony and peace
between the two races. And when euch
gentlemen and attorneys at Jaw as Winder
and Blake are willing t. bury that preiu-
dice and appear as counsel. we say TO Oh oss
who are not willing to accept che situa ton,
You had better all 60 to Texas. for Che in.
fuence of such noted members Of the bar
will bring about such Cancellation, by their
actions, between the swO races. that shame
would reflect upon those VIII" are oppose.
to 20 Truly yours
SlNHESo
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
The tate Attorney General 1Iapriss

The Louisville Courier-Jour1,al of the
twelfth instant publishes the following in
regard to the late District Attorney Harris:
in Louisiana day before yesterday, was a
brother of Rev. George c. Harris, Of St.
Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church. of this
city The deceased gentleman was a native
of this State, and graduated from the Ok
ford University in 1852, entering immedi-
ately upon the practice of his profession, in
which he very soon reached high position.
Although Democrat in politics, he was at
the time of his death State district attor-
ney, place to which he had been elected
by a large vote of his district, the people of
which gave him their confidence to an un-
usual degree. To his brother we extend
our sincere coincidence upon bereave
ment that will be felt by the community
where his murdered brother resided only
less than by his immediate family.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
Cause Of Louisiana,

& mass meeting of cOlOred citizens was
held tonight at Cooper Institute, to hear
,he views Of the delegation OF eolored
Senators from Louisiana with regard TO the
political grievances OF that State. The
nsetln. was mostly attended by celored
people. Colonel Charles Spencer presided
sn6 briefly addressed the meeting, explain
ing its OBJECT General Chester, eelo,e3.
then addressed the meeting.
He reviewed the career Of the Republican
party since the days of slavery, and urged
every colored man in the United States to
espouse it's doctrines. Rapublcanism was
the salvation of the colOred man, and their
freedom even with it's powerful aid was
gained through blood and massacre. Gov
srnor Warmoth when he first ran for office
was an avowed Republican, but no sooner
had he obtained the reins of government
than he abandoned his party, and conceded
with the Democracy, and by fraud of the
most corrupt character he caused the bal
lOt-boXee at the last election to be stuffed
so that neither white mop black Repub-
licans had fair chance at the polls. His
career was one of corruption bribery and
fraud.
Several other speakers addressed the
meeting in the same strain; after which re-
solutions were adopted condemniny the
conduct Of Warmoth; eanctioning that of
Kellogg, Judge 'Burell and President
Grant. and calling On che colored race,
North andiSouth, TO supper. the Grant ad
ministration. York Correspondent Of
the Washington National Republicans, Seq
tsmJst- 10.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
S,OuisiaHfaus nj the North.

we hear good accounts from our fyfenGs.
Senators Burch, Jngraham and Barber and
General Chester. At che Cooper Institute
meeting in New York. at New Haven, Con
necticut, and in Providence, Rhode Island.
and wherever they, have spoken during the
past week they have been listened 20 by
large audiences and appreciative hearers.
Unusual courtesy was shown them in New
York city, and on one occasion. through the
kindness of Colonel T. B. Tharpe, formerly
of this city, they were invited to witness a
play at the Academy of Music, and in that
theatre occupied a conspicuous private box
during the evening, attracting much attsn-
fiop
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
OF CITY BONDS.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, Z
New Orleans, September 10. 1873.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, 4
New Orleans, September 10. 1873. )
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT UNDER ANIp
~ in pursuance of the of the Legislature ofthe
state aive to the redemption of the ten per cent
bonds of 1871 and the Pontchartran railroad debt
of the city of New Orleans the commissioners of
the said de hts will receive proposals until FRIDAY
the tenth of october proximO, at twelve O'Clock,
for the sale TO the city of thirty thousand dollars
ten per cent honda, issue of 1871 twenty thousand
dollars Pontchartrain railroad bonds to be re.
deemed from the surplus of the several taxes az
required by law.
The bids will be Endorsed Proposals for sale Of
- bonds, and addressed to the undersigned
The comIpissonecs shall have the right oare .
jectng al bids.
cOnsol'd4tot arbt LOUIS oCHNbIDFR
selH ,gt administrator O. Finance
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14

Mexican War Veterans.

Tomorrow, in New York, the honorably
discharged veterans of the Mexican war are
to celebrate the fall of tie City of Mexico.
Many associations from other cities will be
present, and among them the Scott Legion,
of Pennsylvania The President of the
United States and all Of the surviving Off
GERS, many of them now comnodores and
generals, will be invited. The visitors will
be entertained by a committee of citizens.
Delegations from New England, New Jer-
sey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the
Western and Southern States will be pres
ent They will assemble in the chamber Of
the Board of Aldermen, and be received by
General E. H. H. Ward, marshal. At the
Aston House the delegates will be received
by General H. G. Gibson and Commander
Richard w. Meade.
A reception will be given in the Gov
ernor's room by the city authorities, and
atterward an Grafton OF the war, perhaps
by Caleb Gushing, and then dinner.
A distinguished committee of arrange
ments has been organized, consisting of
Generals Hooker, Cadwalader, Mcclellan
and Burnett, Admirals Stringham and
Boggs, and many others, whose names are
familiar and dear to those who served in
that war.
Mayor Havemeyer, in letter to General
Hooker, offers to the veterans of the asso-
citation the inequalities of the city, as he
did to the returning survivors of the war in
1s4s
Altogether the occasion promises TO be
memorable event 70 those veterans who are
so fortunate as to be present, and favor
able omen TO the members OF the association
all over the Union.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
PROFussi.S WCR REPAIRING TGsE
CITY WHARVES.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
New Orleans, September TO- 1873 s
GEALtD PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE
- undersigned will be received until MONDAY
NOON September Is, 1873, at this Office for recon
structng or repairing each sunken steamsf Up, Oh
ship wharf or the sunken part thereof that can not
be used at present the proposals to designate each
wharf by the number and the names OF streets
leading TO it. The work to be performed accord
ing to specifications file in the office of the City
Surveyor.
Bids to he made for payment in wharf improve
ment bonds at the rate of ninety cents the MOI
lar. The city reserves the right to reject any OF
all bids
All parties making proposals for these contracts
are required to deposit with the Administrator OF
Finance, rs evidence of their intention abide by
the adjudication, the amount of two hundred dol
lars for each wharf which shall be forfeited to the
city in case Of failure to sign the contract The
certificate of the Administrator of Finance must be
inclosed with the proposal. Bidders to whom con-
tracts are not awarded shall have their deposits
returned to them on the day adiudicatiOns are
made.
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for recon
structing OF repairing sui,ksn wharves."
sel0 I'd JAMES LEWIS, Administrator
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
important Witness Captured.
New York Correspondence of 81. Louis GlO
eleventli insfant>l

New York Correspondence of ST. Louis Globe,
eleventh. instant
There is considerable excitement in the
CITY over the arrest of the missing witness
in the Stokes case. named Minnie j. Ben
ton, widow of General Benton, of the Con
federate army, for whom the police have
been in search since the murder of James
Fisk. At present, no information is obtain
able from her and the police officials, but
the following facts were obtained by re-
porter of the American Press Association:
Mrs. General Benton, for the past nine
months, has been watched by over twenty
persons, and the delays in bringing Stokes
to trial were in anticipation of her speedy
capture Friday last it was ascertained she
was in the city. and the detectives yester-
day succeeded in arresting her at house
in the twenty-ninth precinct She was
locked up in the House of Detention. 1t is
stated that Mrs. Benton will conclusively
prove that she saw Stokes throw away the
pistol, the identity of which he disputed,
and also prove that no pistol was in the
possession Of Fisk at the time he was killed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
School Rocks.

We call special attention to the ad@er'
tisement of Robert J. Harp. Nos. ITO and
liz Camp street School books come in
demand, more especially at this season Of
the year, and Mr.. Harp has a stock on hand,
to which he invites-the attention Of teach
ers and scholars. This gentleman has su-
perior facilities for furnishing books suited
TO all grades of schools and classes of pu-
pills, and is prepared to treat with his pa
irons on the most liberal terms. In addi-
ton to text books, all articles Of school
supplies, stationery, etc, may be found at
his store.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14

RIsEING REPUTATION AND Ten DOLLARS
Anthony Preconi, barkeeper. was arrested
at the corner of Magazine and St. Joseph
streets at one o'clock yesterday morning,
and SO was Jane Actemont, a young person
who slings beer. Their conduct warranted
the arrest, and so shamed was Anthony
that he offered Officers Clancy and Jenkins
$40 if thew would quietly permit him to re-
tire TO a secluded spot and blush for his Of
tense. He was placed in a retired cell,
while his pretty Jane was just out of his
reach in another room. Judge Gernon yes
terday allowed him to pay fine of s25, and
tie lass to go. on paving SD.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
FOR LUMBER FOR RE-
PAIR OF WHARVES.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPRovKNE,

DKPARTMRNr OF IMPROVEMENTS,
New Orleans September 10, 1873 5
GBALED PROPOSALS, ADDRESSED TO THE UN-
y signed, VIII be received at this office until
MONDAY, September Is, 1873, at twelve O. clock NJ,
for furnishing timber aud lumber required for the
repairs of the city wharves according to specifca-
tons file in the office of the City Surveyor
Bids to be for payment in wharf improvement
bonds at the rate OF ninety cents on the dollar.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
All parties making proposals for this contract
required to deposit with the Administrator of
Finance, evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount of $fO00 in cash,
which shall be forfeited to the city in case of fail
Administrator of Finance must accompany the
proposal. Bidders to whom contracts are not
awarded shall have their deposits returned TO
them on ehe day adjudicatiops are made.
Proposals to be indersed, Proposals for lumber.s
saIO I'd JAMES LEWIS Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
The Schools.

The public schools of this city will open
for the fall season tomorrow. In another
column we publish the least of teachers as
amended by the Board of School Directors
at its last session. Most Of the schoolhouses
have been repaired and put in good condi-
ton for use. The teachers as well as the
directors will be gratifed by full attend
ance of pupils, and parents should hest
tate long before they permit the opportuni-
ty to pass to give their children that which
will be of future value to them next alone
tn life and health.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14
Extracts of Minutes.

In consequence of the above appointments. the
following resolution, offered by Dr. ]. s. Clark,
chairman Committee on Teachers, was adopted:
Resolved, That in case of declination of those
appointed to positions teachers, and positions
made vacant from other causes, the Committee on
Teachers be authorized to supply the same; and
that in the failure of those appointed to report for
duty within one week, without satisfactory expla-
ton in the meantime their places be declared
vacant.
J. @. BADENHAUSEE,
sel4 Secretary Board of Directors Public Schools
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-14

member. The company, with machine,
music and torchlights, left it's house and
marched to Canal street, visited the several
nevapaper Offices to serenade them, and
then marched up to the Crescent confec-
tionery. near Magazine market, where the
Christening was duly performed. The oc-
cssion was happy one, and all passed off
with eclat. After the CEREMONY all entered
the confectionery where an inviting supper
waited. The supper, like the ceremony,
passed off with eclat and out of sight. The
tables were cleared, when those who were
fond of dancing found ample opportunity
to indulge in that exercise. Toward mid
night the boys broke forth to salute few
of their friends in the upper part of the
city.
The following is list Of officers: Hugh
Reynolds, president; John H. Batson, sec
rotary; Dennis Brady, treasurer: Dennis
p. Mahoney, foreman; William Tierney,
first assistant foreman; James Lynch, sec
ond assistant foreman.