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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24
written for The Spirit of Democracy.)
From Wayne Township.

EDwINA, O., Feb. l6, 1874
No. 29-Why are the tropics located
23t degrees from the poles
No 30-A certain number multiplied
by 2.5 and divided by So produces l !;
what is that number? !?
No. 3I-If person weighing 200
pounds on the surface OF the earth were
TRANSPORTED, to the surface Of the sun,
what wonId his weight then be2
No 32-How much gas will 6ll a
spherical balloon 80 feet in diameter?
No 33-What should be the face of a
4 months note discounted for .l24 days
ats per cent,to draw from bank 81 500 ?
No 34-Wh hat is the greatest breadth
Of carpet that will cover with whole
hfeadths the floors of 3 rooms 13 feet
6 inches, Is feet 8 inches and Is feet
broad respectively BUCKEYE
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

2 EE The term examination of the
High School Department of the Union
School will. commence on Friday, the
9th inst.
8 The examination for promotions will
commence on Monday, the I'd day of
March. No promotions will be made
unless the pupil is regularly examined.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

NA private letter from promi-
nent Depocrat in this county, received
last week, closed in this wise:
"Your course is approved by all in
this neighborhood, Republicans as well
q Democrats, and I am sure it will in
crease your subscription list -.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

5 EFRhe following order vas enter
ed upon the Journal oD the last day Of
the recent term Of Court:
Ordered. by the Court, that the Clerk,
hereafter, set all cases which appear
from the'pleadings to- he at issue, per-
spant to- the provisions of Section 306
Of the Code, without consulting attor-
news; and it is further ordered, that all
orders, judg dgments, DEGREES, motions
and other proceedings, not otherwise
disposed at the present term of this
Court, stand continued until the next
term thereof : fiG4 i}i aaAi
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24
Written for The Spirit of Democracy
From Summit Township.
MISCELLANEOUS ENIGMA

MISCELLANEOUS ENIGMA
No. 35--l am composed of IA letters.
My 2 8 is proposition.
MY 4 5 9 10 8 is limit
nv l 6 I is vessel for liquors.
My 8 s is neuter pronoun.
My y II l3 IA is long slender piece
of wood
My IL l9-l IA 6 is an excuse.
- My whole is the name of city in Eu-
rope. w. F. EGGER
AARON S. YoF.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EgThe Womens Whisky War is be.
ing wagcd successfully at the following
places in Ohio:
franklin, Xenia, Lebanon, Springfield
Morrow, Vienna, Deerfeld, Chillicothe,
Washington, Ripley, Middleport, Ok
ford, New Holland, New Lexington.
Coolville, Athens, London, Lancaster,
Kenton, West Jefferson, Wilmington
Galliopolis, Dayton, Logan, Piqua, South
Charleston, Greeuville, Columbus, Os-
born, Coshocton and many other towns
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

~This item has been going the
rounds of the press "Information is
wanted of the whereabouts of Mrs.
Catherine Boyn. Her maiden name
was Mees, She is wanted to report to
Mr. Ed Ritter, Youngstown, Ohio, who
is in possession of papers concerning
an estate to which she has fallen heir.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

Ber While Wales Cavroll and wife, OF
Bellaire, We're at church on Sunday last,
their residence was entered from back
door by burglars. land silver plate, watch
es, jewelry. &c, valued at about $500
was distracted therefrom.-St. Glars
rale Chronicle, 18Th inst.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24
Transfers Of Real Estate.

Sheriff Little to NJ Emmett, 20 acres
Malaga township, $500.
NJ. Emmett to John Hunckler, &c
acres, Malaga township, $500. -
VIM. Duerr to Mary Duerr, lot 20
Sardis, $500
Sheriff Little to ], w Roth, 80 acres
Switzerland township, s2,71O.
F. j. Burkhart to N Clouse, so acres
Malaga township. $1,000.
James Craig ct al to- Amos Mobber.
ley, 70 acres, Franklin township, $3.50
James T Craig ct al to Sarah Craig
So acres, Franklin township, $50.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EEA son of Mr.. ANTHONY HUNTER,
of Wayne township, aged IL years, met
with serious accident on The 18th inst
He was running down hill when he
tripped and~feil, breaking his left arm
above the elbow. DR.. WALTON was
called to attend the case.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24
,nx-The RarnesyiIle Enteroe;.

G G]7Thes Barnesville Enterprise thinks
the tidal wave Of temperance may rise
high enough to overflow that town, and
says also that the ladies of Barnesyille
are equal to anything they undertake,
and if they heartily enter upon this
crusade, even the "wickedest man
must surrender
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

/, EWe request otr County Cores
pondents to give us,among other things,
the probable number of acres of tobac-
co to be planted in tlreir several neigh
borhoeds the coming seasons ss, COM
pared with last season.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EFA young girl named MARY BELL,
Fell from the roof of the kitchen of the
Warner House in Caldwell. Noble coun-
ty. the 18th inst, a distance of IL feet
and was seriously injured.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

~J JAMES BKIsrER, au old and we'll
known citizen of Summit township, died
on the 18th iEst. He was born in Sen
eca township; this county, and was aged
81 years in September last. A widow
and children are left to mourn his de-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

wThere were 80 applicants for Ger
tificstes at the teachers examination on
Saturday, the 2lst inst Twenty six re-
ceived certificates for 2 years; ] for
1S months; IA for IL months and 10
t6r g months Thirteen were rejected.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24
Written for The Spirit Of Democracy.
From Summit Township.
February Is. 1874

February l3, 1874
No, 23-A man sent his boy out with
500 to buy oxen, sheep and hogs: The
oxen at $40 head, the hogs at SO, and
sheep at so cents. He had to buy hun
dred head How many did he buy of
each kind2 JACOB BAUMAN.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

E%The Pittsburgh Conference Of the
M. E Church win meet at Blairsyille,
PENNSYLVANIA, on Wednesday, the 18th
day of March.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

aas TMr. Isaac JEFFERs, of Sunshury
! township, was thrown from his horse
On the 18th inst, and completely splat-
tered with Maud, but was not seriously
Injured. - =. b..s 80
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

kw Seventy persons have con-
nected themselves with the churches Of
Williamsburg, Noble county, during the
past two months.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24
Thirty Years Experience OF an Old
Nurse.

Mrs. Wsnslevv's Soothing syrup
is the prescription of one of the best Female
Physicians and Nurees in the United States,
and has bee n used for thirty years with never
failing safety and success by millions of
mothers and children, from the feeble infant
of Que week old to the adult. 1t oorrects
acidity of the stomach, relieves wind cclic,
regulates the bowels, and gives rest, health
and comfort to mother and chili. We be-
leve 1t to be the Best and Surest Remedy in
the sWortd, in all cases of DYsEYrERY and
DIAERuGA IN CHILDREN, whether it.. arises
FROM testhing or any other cause. F,,a di-
rections for using will aecoml any each bottle.
None genuine unless the fac -simile of CuKrIs
& PERKINS is on The outside wrapper. Sold
by all medicine dealers. Aug26, ,73Y,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

fE This issue of TBE SPIRIT is the
first number of its thirty first year. We
Commence the year with larger sub
scripiion list and advertising patronage
han ever before. ss
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EEThe Democrats in each township
should be looking round to mud the best
men to-fill the township offices at the
Spring election.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

Persons residing IN the country
will confer a favor by informing us
whether the fruit prospects have been
blighted by the frequent changes in the
weather
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EF Mr.. NELSON BAKER is the author
lied agent for several reliable Fire In
surance Companies advertised elsewhere
in The Spirit. We recommend Mr..
BAKER, and the companies he represents;
10 the public. I ,.,,z5 Tii .x.y
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

$. NNov-a-days a lady wearing Q
trsined skirt in the, street attracts as
much attention as man wearing
straw hat in January.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

An election for Mayor of Barnes
vile was held on the 10th inst. Mr.. j
M. GARDNER received 100 and Mr.. N.
j. MANNING I'll votes. The world
moves again since the result gives "gen-
eral satisfaction"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

HOnr first page contains the first
chapter of an interesting story, and
other entertaining reading matter =
Reading matter on ourfourth page.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

H Elizabethan ruffs are. disappear
ing rapidly, and as they 60 they grow
small. The ruff now worn is Of mod,
crate size, neat and pretty
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EwMr. CoNRxD Back, of. Ohio
township, has Just Completed q large
and convenient frame residence contain
ing eleven rooms. s
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EA protracted meeting under
charge of Rev. GAMBLE, is in progress
in the M E. Church at Beallsville.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

T The ST. Cairsville Fair will be
held this year on the 18th, 10th, 18th,
18th and 10Th days of September.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EEThe treasurers Of the several
townships were. in town last, week and
received their townships proportion OF
school funds f a1s5Io rs ess t8
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EET There lis consid erable sickness
caused by erysipelas fever in the Eas4
tern part of Sunsbury township.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EEBellaire favors q marrow gauge
railroad from that place to Urichsville,
distance SO miles, at a cost Of $4,000
per mile.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24
4 Farm and Mil f0r Sale,
ONE HUNDREB AND TWENTY AcRBf
" of land with q good dwelling, A rooms ss
cellar. stable and other outbuildings;' q good l,

cellar, stable and other outoulldings; good =
6 R.I.S T.; Nj L l..
with Is feet over.shot wheel, two run of
sniut-,nill, bolting-cloth and elevator, all in
good running order.
About 80 acres under cultivation; asinall ors
Guard; balance of land in good timber; lays
well except the creek bluffs. All of which
will sell for 81, 800.
Terms easy. For further particulars call an
the undersigned and examine the property. Sit
uste on the Piney Fork of Sun6sh, in Sunsbu-
ry township, three miles south of BeallsyiAe,
Monroe cnunty. ~
Also 80 acres in Center townships s nfles
northeast of Woodsfeld. on Sunfish creek, three
fourths of mile above Wmlshas mill; about
30 acres cleared; a small orchard aid two good
tobacco houses; balance in good timber A good
chance for raising tobaocoo Piice S 1 900,
cash or half cash, balance on time with interest.
Persons wishing to bng will please call on the
undersigned at his residence at the Piney Mill.
fsb3,T4w4 Il Il. LINGO.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

HM Mr. HENRY MCILyAINE, an in
mate of the County Infrmary, died the
morning Of the 10Th inst, aged rs
years He was a native of Ireland.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

WWe regretto learn that Mr.. GEO.
KING, of Beallsville, is afflicted with
dropsv OF the heart. g
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

hkEThere Is considerable sickness in
Salem township at this time, occasioned
by fevers of different kinds. q 9-s74
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

rA number of cases were COM
menced in the Court of Common Pleas
during the past week.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

l~Wool is quoted in the Wheeling
market at figures ranging from 43. to
Al cents.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EwAn interesting letter relating to
the frst settlements in Ohio, will be
found in this issue.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EThirty new members have been
added to The Presbyterian Church OF
Martins Ferry, Belmont county.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EgThe County Commissioners meet
in regular session on Monday, the I'd
daY of March.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EM j. f. BUCHANAN will remove
to the residence of Gen. AMOS the pres
ent week.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

wThe next term of Common Pleas
Court convenes on Tuesday, tile 18th
day of May.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

wNo whisky sold at either of the
drug stores in Caldwell, so says the
Press. II e.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EThe Spring electioa takes. place
on Monday. the 9Th day d April:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

e1- The monitor Dictator believed
to have been lost at sea on the 10Th
inst, 10 safe..
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Written for The Spirit of Democracy,
ErOrn Green Township,

New CASTLE, O, Feb. 13. 1874
No. PA man owns meadow which
is twice as long as wide, and it contains
so acres how many rounds will he 60 in
moving it, if he cuts 5 feet swath r
No 25--A invested $5,400 in stock at
25 per cent discount, which pays 8 per
cent annual dividends; how much must
he invest in stock at 4 per cent discount
and paying l0per cent annual dividends,
to secure an equal income3 ..e.,s....,
MISCELLANEOUS ENIGMA.
No 26-I am composed of 10 letters.
My 8 is domestic animal.
Myrl03 5 2 is often made OF. iron.
My45 6 has no end.
Nv 9 s is kind of bed.
My whole is the name Of a town in
Monroe County.
MISCELLANEOUS ENIGMA.
No. I'll am composed of 8 letters.
My 7 is a small insect.
My 3 26 Z is one of the four points of
the compass. ..s
MyS549isa work. composed of fne
threads.
NY whole is the name of village in
Monroe County. j. L. T.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

EFF. A. KNouFF, of Kennonsburg,
Noble county, has purchased $50 hogs
heads of tobacco this year.
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Written for The Spirit of Democracy

Written for The Spirit of Democracy
MISCELLANEOUS ENIGMA ESQ
No 27-I am composed Of 25 letters.
My31 II 9is a small fruit.
My l6 "a Is is sort OF pine.
My II. 20 s is man of Media.
My IL Is 25 is religious maid.
My I09i2l9 is sprout.
My % 2I 9 is manner of walking
Ny 13 % is used by tanners
My whole is one of Franklin's max.
inns. j. j. BAKER.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

I EFour jail has one occupant; csged
for t2e days.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24
ssTbe celebrated Grove will &C

AZ The celebrated Grove VIII con-
test was. tried in Court in Missouri last
week. The verdict was rendered in IA
vor of the heirs, and against the Bible
Society, to which almost the entire es,
tate had been willed. Among the con-
testants are Mrs Grove. Mrs George
Jepson and John A. Grove, Esq, of St.
Clairsville Hon D. D. T. Cowen was
one of the counsel. The amount in
volved in the controversy is estimated
at abhut sl00.000.-.St. Clairsrilie Ga
zette, 18th inst
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24
HEADQUARTERS U S. ARMY.l

w ASHINGToN, feO. Id
To Gen ? Ell. Sheridan, Commanding Military
Division of the Missouri, Fifth Avenue Ho-
tel, New York:
Your dispatch Of this morning receiv-
ed. Under call of the Interior Depart
inent of to dag sent to your headquarters
pt Chicago, YOU will be justified in col
lecting the most effective force possible,
even if You draw cavalry from Fort Riley
by rail to Cheyenne to march to Red
Cloud Agency, striking every party, of
indians that oppose Every Indian who
has marauded south OF the North Platte
should be demanded and held as an ac-
complice in the murder of Lieut. Robin
son. Their ponies must be very poor
now, and the game must be scarce, so the
occasion TO give the Sioux lesson long
merited seems to me favorable. My own
opinion is that the Sioux should never
again have an agency away from the Mis-
souri, River. w T. SIBERIAN
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HWe dislike to place men in an

EFWe dislike to place men in an
unfavorable light, for truth, in the esti-
nation of the people, but when they de
circulate falsehoods, knowing
them to be such, they must, suffer the
Consequences The following facts
from the Auditors records will be easily
understood by our readers: = e
The Assessors blanks for two years,
1872 and 1878, for this county, cost
$500, or at the rate of $3.50 per year,
not 1876 OF for the past. year, as has
been falsely alleged 81
The publication of the Report of the
County Commissioners for the year en-
ding September l, 1873, under contract
with the Board, cost Sl21,s34, not
1902, as has been falsely alleged. The
bill rendered the Commissioners can be
seen at the Auditors office, sr
The amount received by The SPIRIT
Office for printing done for the county
from July "a, 1868 to September 4,
1873, a peried-of five years, one month
and eleven days, was $5,33O,75 in
stead Of either S7,475,22 or $7,612,49
sshas been falsely alleged. s
AUDITORS OFFIcE,)
WooDsFIELD, ONO,
yref .i'i February 13, 1874
] certify that the above statements
are correct, as shown by the records in
this office vE - r. ~ e
ST So NJ. HoEFFLER, Auditor.
From that amount, $5,330 Is, there
is to he deducted the sum of ,407 05,
paid for stationery and dockets ordered
by the Auditor, Treasurer, Clerk, Sher-
iiff, Probate Judge, Prosecuting Attor-
ney and Recorder, during the period
mentioned; and the remainder $3.-
923, 20 is the, actual amount received
fer the period mentioned.
The average is S7S4,74 per year, in.
stead OF 81 ,495, ,05,l as has been falsely
alleged.
The records of the county are kept
in the Auditors Office and are open to
inspection at. all times by citizens OF
the county, or Others; who desire to
look over them. Any respectable man
who doubts the above; statements Is in
vited to examine those records, and the
books in this office.
HENRY R WEST. Publisher, SPIRIT.
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War Declared Against the Sioux
Indians

The following telegraphic correspond.
ence has taken place: ;,
New YoRK, Feb l3.--General W T
Sherman, Wasbineton,D. c. The trouble
with the Sioux, which foF some time past
we have been trying to avoid, seems now
to be beyond any peaceabie solution. In
addition to the killing of Lieut Robin
son and Corporal Coleman, the chief
clerk,at the Red Cloud agency has also
been killed The agent of Spotted Tail
agency also reports that large parties Of
hostile Indians from both agencies have
left for general hostilities, Gen Ord has
sent cut scouting parties to warn rancho
men, aud to tell themto return to the rail
road. | will go home tomorrow to su-
perintend any action that may be neces-
sary. z, Fl. SHERIDAN,
Jieut. General.
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EyLying, as principle of business,
never pans out very well. Any appar-
ent gain by it never conpensates for
the degradation, less of self respect
and the respec. of honorable men, sure
to follow in the wake Of such course
l-Norann CoNRtu Herald
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PR O S P E c 7 U S
THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY
Woodsfield, Monroe Co., O.,

We propose publishing a frst class
weekly paper, in which will be found the
GENERAL News Of the country, and the
LOCAL HEws Of Monroe County
The latest Market Reports, from all
points.wil. be furnished our readers.
We shall advocate in the future, as in
the past the principles OF Democracy.
We shall aim to give the people the
truth concerning all matters Those gull
ty of corruption in public positions will
be exposed. without regard to what party
they may be attached This We regard
as the true course for public journal TO
pursue.
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Total Amount Paid For Court Ex-
penses at the February Term.
1874.

The following are the amounts paid
out of the county treasury for expen-
ses of the late term of Common Pleas
Court:
VV;tno.,oo Loco,o E.o.l I,.., Il no NJ
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Problems, Puzzles, EnigmaS, &c,
mAnsxers to problems and erigmas

Answers to problems and erigmas
in THE SPIRIT of the 10Th inst:
No. 1S-james Clegg, Round bottom.
No, l9-Fil the 8 gallon keg; empty
into tie S gallonkeg, fll3 gallon keg
again.aud fill the 3 gallon. !keg from it;
empty the gallon into the S gallon keg,
pour the l gallon into the 5 gallon keg
and till the 3, and empty in tue 5 and the
wine is divided E
JoHNJ. BArrIS, Of Washington town
ship, JONES" of Calais, "SNIpE' of Nal
aga township, Buckeye of Wayne
township and j. 7. P of Green township,
answered No. 10 correctly tSNIPE, J. ].
2. and Ii. b. f., answered No. 18.
Some one should read aloud, and the
Others guess until all 'sgive it up"
WHAT'S smaller than MOSQUITOES
mouth? What puts into its mouth.
When is yonng lady like a whale ?
When she's pouting. t-~
Why may sculptor be supposed to
die miserable death :? Because he
makes faces and busts.
l haven't gotit, and don't want it; but
if l had itnothing would Induce me to
part with it. What is it? A bald head.
WHY'S person who never lays wa
ger as bad as a regular gambler? Be-
cause he is no better.
What is the difference between far
mer aud bottle of whisky? One hus-
bands the corn, aud the other corns the
husbands.
There was room with eight corners.
In each corner sat a cat before each cat
sat seven other cats, and on each cats
tail sat a cat How many cats in all T?
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24
New Advertisement.

~iw This is DE season for trimming
grape vines.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-02-24

Advertising and Job Wsfk,
All Advertising and job Work will be
executed in workmanlike manner, at
rates as low as the same can be done for
at any other country Office.
TERMS TO SUBSCRIBERS.
Single copy ! year."..............Sl 30
tf7 months............. Is
Postage paid BY the subscriIsr--2D cents
per year from July 1,1S7S.
Clubs of 10 or more, each. 81 so
JEREs WILLIAMS, EDlroR,.
HENRY R. WEST. P6ELIstiER.