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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

THE MEssAGE.-We make room in this
paper for this document, and are pleased
to give it a hearty endorsement for its di-
rectness and business common sense. 1t
shoWs that the finances Of the State are
in a sound and wholesome condition, but
the same complaint that we have heard in
previous messages are reiterated in this
Local Indebtedness is rolling up at a fear
full rate, and calls for Legislative restric-
ton.
The Governor takes a sensible view OF
railway matters and their evils. The sys-
tematic swindling of stockholders, the lit,
tie Credit Mobiliers-wheels within
wheels-by which the earnings of these
corporations are absorbed by willy boards
of directors formed into Independent or
ganizatlons with sharp spectators, re-
quire attention. The remedies proposed
are worthy Of consideration. Hq
The present manner of conducting the
convict labor system, by which II is
brought into competition with honest Ia
Dor, receiyes,ver properly. the Governors
attention and disapproVal. ......
The expenditure proposed upon the Ag-
ricultural College, is a matter about which
there will be considerable differences OF
opinion.
The consolidation of weak colleges,
cannot but meet with approval in the
cases alluded TO. .t .t..... ....
The coYnnIetion of the Geological Sur-
yey of the State, is urged, and il might be
added, that a little less parsimonY In dis
tributing it as published, would be well.
But we cannot follow the subjects Of the
message in order, but commend 1t to the
reading and digestion Of the people.
The document is commendable one,
and is fitting finale of the administration
Of Gov. NOyes, who, view him as we may
politically, has filed the executive chair
with something more than average ability
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

GUN LIB 8SSAdE.
To .he sh ~ AassmbIy.
FtElov CTtst5 .4sssn6Ey;
In accorda 5fe constitn-
tion, yon hays sbied for the pur-
pose of senacti avs 10 protect So
leietv and te pa 0te the best inter-
ests Of the Staa The people have
imposed upon yag, their representa-
tives, q grave responsibility, and
they justly look to you for wise, ju-
dicious and patriotic legislation in
return for their generous confidence.
I trust they will not be disappointed.
congratulate you that Ohio, du-
ring the past year, has been exempt
from the curse of war, violence, pes
thence and famine; that our citizens,
unmolested and uninterrupted, in
health and happiness, have been per-
mitted to pursue the aYocations of
civil life, while the earth has yielded
abundant harvests, and all depart
ments of business have for the most
part prospered. 1t is to be regretted,
however, that within the last three
months, capital and labor have been
embarrassed and distressed; that
workmen have been thrown out of
employment, and those who have
abundant means are for the time
powerless to help them. 1t is diff
cult to account, satisfactorily, for
the widespread financial trouble
which now assails the whole coun-
try. Our agricultural, manufactur-
ing and mining industries have been
unusually prosperous during the
past twelve months, and the close of
the year has aggregated fair returns
to investments in business enterprises
of every description. Ourcommerce
is once more assuming Importance
on the sea, and our exports are ap-
proximating more nearly in value to
the imports than at any time since
the late war, and yet we are In the
midst of a financial crisis, approach
ing almost to panic. It's believed
the explanation of this state of things
is to be found in the vicious system
of speculation, which, hazardous in
its ventures and reckless of conse-
quences, employs capital not its own
in questionable and worthless
schemes, CANDLES in corners made
by the stockholders, and seeks its
profit in the distress and ruin of hon
est men. These gamblers control
largely the money market; they ad-
vance or lower the price of gold and
of stocks to suit their own purposes;
they do not shrink from great risks,
because they employ the means of
other men; they have no dread of
debts, because they never expect to
pay them. The whole system of
wild speculation on borrowed capi-
tai is pernicious in It's influence and
disastrous in its effects. 1t induces
dishonesty and promotes extrava-
CANT habits. 1t ought to be dis
couraged, and as far as possible, pro-
hibited.
But whatever may be the cause of
the present financial pressure, it is
certain that 1t exists; and it is an i'm
portant part of your duty, gentle
men of the General Assembly, by
the strictest economy in all expend-
lures authorized by you, to relieve,
so far as you may be able, the bur
dens of the people.
The following is brief summary
of the present financial condition of
the State:
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

Ono LEG1sIATUEE.-This body
assembled on Monday last. 1t. Gov
ernOr Mueller was in his place in the
Senate, and by the appointments of a
clerk pro tenn, proceeded to admins
ter the oath of Office to the new
members-86 in number.
The political status of the Senate
was shown in the vote cast for clerk
Donovan, of Delaware, Dem, and
Browning, of Clinton, Rep. The
vote was % Demos, and IA Reps.
On coming to order in the House,
95 members elect took the oath, and
their seats, Geo. L. Converse re-
ceiyed So votes for Speaker to 81
for James Scott. By similar vote
the nominees of the Democratic eau
Gus were elected as follows: Asst.
Clerk D, L. Critis, and J. B. Hous-
ton, Sergeant-at7Arms. .f a5i.i
Mr.. McLane offered resolution
instrueting Senators, and requesting
Representatives in Congress to work
for the unconditional repeal of the
Salary Increase so far as can consti-
tutionally be done. .fa
Mr.. Hoag, of Henry county, NOV
ed to table the resolution. He want
ed to censure President Grant for
not vetoing the bill. IL
A lively little discussion followed.
The motion was lost.
Mr.. Eshelman moved to refer to a
select committee of three to report
on Tuesday. He desired to have the
phraseolgy SO worded that lI3could
vote for it. The motion was carried
yeas So, nays 8S-a party vote.
Messrs Eshelman, Hoag and Nc
Lane were appointed said commit
tee. ~ - .ToUsi -a E
MIR, Hodge offered resolution
that the "salary grab" bill having
been passed by the votes of a major
ity of Democrats in Congress assist
ing minority Of Republicans, the
zeal of Democrats for It's repeal was
highly commendable. Referred to
same committee.
Mr.. Heitmann introduced bill
to prohibit the payment of per diem
to members of the General Assem-
bly, for time when they are not in
actual attendance.
After the reading of the Govern
or's message, the House adjourned.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

MADRID.-Dispatches from Mad
rid inform us of another revolution.
A vote in the Cortes showed Presi-
dent CASTELAR, to be without the
support of that body-the majority
against him being twenty in vote
of two hundred. Upon this deYel-
opment, General Pavia sent letter
demanding its dissolution, Saimer-
on urged CASTELAR, to remain in pow
er, but he declined, whereupon Pa
via dissolved the Cortes by force
and called upon the leaders of all
parties to form a new Government.
This has been done by making Mar
shal Serrano President of the Re-
public, and investing him with, the
chief executive power. According
to the latest dispatches, the military
were in possession of all the strate-
gic points Of the city and everything
was quiet. The prominent civil and
military authorities in the various
provinces have telegraphed to Gen.
Payia, approving his course.
Gen. Pavia's couD Petat has pro-
.dRced ~ lmbaleps outbr IS at
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

Madrid OF in the Provinces. The
new Government is recognized by
the forces beseiging Cartagena, and
at the Capital it is accepted without
any visible hesitatiOn-perhaps as
much because Payia's troops are in
full possession of the city and the
national militia is disarmed, as for
any better reason.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

{ TURNING THE TABLEs.-A some
what remarkable scene took place in
the House, on Tuesday last. 1t was
the handling of some of the South
ern members, such as ex-President
Stephens and Mr.. Harris of Georgia,
by the colored member-Elliot, of
South Carolina, who spoke in favor
of the supplementary civil rights
bill. The eloquence and power of
the speaker, and the scathing char
acter of his arguments, showed him
to be giant, compared with those
who had fallen under his castigation.
The most respectful attention and
enthusiastic applaus characterized
the audience. He paid his attention
to Alexander II. Stephens, and Mr..
Harris, of Virginia, in a way which
will be apt to impress those gentle
men with the necessity of still an
other Supplementary Civil Rights
bill for their protection against the
scourging tongues of former slaves.
Mr.. Stephens was reminded that it
i'll became him to abuse the amnesty
which allowed him to return to a
place in the Government he had
saught to overthrow, by again advo-
eating principles which were hostile
to the existence of its Constitution.
He could best Vindicate the wisdom
of the magnanimous policy which
permitted him to return, by advocat-
ing the doctrine that American citi-
zenship carried with it every civil and
political right that manhood could
confer. Mr.. Harris was less gently
treated. Mr.. Elliot told him, with
cruel considerateness, that negro
was too magnanimous to smite him in
his weakness, and was moreover
charitable enough to grant him the
mercy of his silence. Mr.. Elliot
contended that the power to pass the
bill under discussion was conferred
on Congress by the late amendments
to the Constitution, and that the
power ought to be exercised in favor
of the negro as reward for their
military services, and for their loyal
ty to the Government of the United
States when those against whom they
now seek to assert their rights were
trying to overthrow it by Govern
ment based on slavery.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

I ETTER-HEADS printed in the
II nsatest styles Of the art, Al the
TELEGRAPH oFFICR.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

FXCELSIOR LINEN-MARKER
II, ,and CARD PRINTER. Agents wanted
o, H..AoRSE, Rochester, n. Y.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10
STATE FINANCES.

On the 18th day of November. 1879,
the public funded debt of the
state was. ...... $os0oS,o46 VI
The redemptions during the year
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

This is the way the Minneapolis
T-i6o,as alludes to our old friends
the HERRIcK BRorHERs, Of that am
bilious city
WHERE IT WILL DO THE MOsT
GooD.-We would refer all wishing
to invest in real estate to the Herrick
Brothers Room, No. l, Academy of
Music. They are large owners OF
first class business property; have
also 500 of the most desirable subur-
ban residence lots in the city, and
several thousand acres of choice Sc
lected lands variously located in
this State. There is always an adj
vantage in buying directly of own
ers. If you want money loaned by
responsible parties, upon the best
security, you should call upon OF
write them. sr.a-I4s1
INFAMOUS RRPUD1AT1oN.-Th The
funding act which is before the
South Carolina Legislature, and
which viii probably pass, reduces
the State debt from $16,OOO,OOO to
about So, 100000, by, repudiating a
part Of the fraudulent debt, and
scaling the valid obligations of the
State and other parts of the fraudu-
lent debt, fifty per cent. 1t is said
bonds for which South Carolina re.
.ceived dollar for dollar are sealed
equally with those for which only
fifteen cents was paid by New York
speeulators. This is iniquftOus if
not contrary to the Constitution Of
the United States. aa.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

The act of the Ohio Legislature,
passed April 9, 1866, made provis-
ion for the appointment of q Board
of Commissioners to examine and
allow such claims of Ohio citizens as
they deemed just and proper, and
otherwise provided for, growing
out of military transactions, prihci-
pally in the recruiting service. l' Z
This act was repealed by the last
Legislature, to take effect Sept, l.,
1872. af F
A few claims have been reported,
amounting to the sum of $4,000,
which were not presented to said
Board within the limits of the law.
They are represented to be Of the
same character as others which were
allowed and paid, the parties who
presented the claims at too late q
a date to be acted upon hy the
Board not being aware of the pro.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

Your attention is called to the very
full comprehensive reports tofhe various
State officers, heads OF the departments
and superintendents of fpublic Institutions.
They will be found 10 contain much val
liable information and many important
suggestions. You aFe especially referred
to the request of the Secretary of State
for an act defining his duties in passing
upon the LEGALITY. Of certificates of in
corporation and also to his suggestion
that contracts for paper should be sWar-
ded by the Commissioners of Public
Printing, and not as now by the Secretary
of State.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

hAlLhOADbs
Recognizing the fact that rail,
roads have contributed very largely
to the prosperity of the State,
that lines heretofore projected ought
to be built, and that new routes
ought to be located in order to Sc
cure the best deYelopement of our
resources and the highest reward
for onr industries, it is undoubtedly
the dirty Of the General Assembly
to encourage legitimate railroad en-
terprises, But several abuses have
crept into the management of some
of these corporations which ought
TO be corrected. It Is no uncom-
mon thing for the officers of rail-
road companies to associate them
selves together, as the proprietors
of fast freight lines, or In other like
capacity, whereby they are enabled
to contract with themselves, SO as
to secure unwarranted profits, at the
expense Of the stockholders they of
ial ly represent, and of the people
who transact business with the roads.
Another difficulty is that those fast
freight lines, not being organized
under the laws of Ohio though doing
business within the limits of this
State, pay no taxes whatever
When tht officers of the railroad
corporations are asked to list the
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-01-10

secure Ills QSdbus
The women Of Washington, in
this State, to the number Of one
hundred and fifty, formed process
sion on the lst inst, and marched to
the different saloons and held pray
ermeetings. When refused admis-
sion they gathered near the rum
hole and sung hymn or two. Ma
nv dram sellers have succumbed
. and abandoned the traffic, and the
moral suasion crusade, armed with
prayers and hymns, goes on bravely.
SLAUGHTER OF BUFFAIo.-The
press of the country has very gener-
ally condemned the wanton destruc-
tion of the Buffalo prevalent along
the Kansas Pacific Railroad. The
immoderate and insane butchery has
been renewed, and has increased in
gigantic proportions. With an ar
my of 1000 men, armed with all the
modern appliances for rapid slay-
ing, in the field, some of them plead
ing guilty to the slaughter of 1000,
head, it is not at all surprising
that the caresses of the bison have
fallen, In the wilderness by millions.
and that their hides are only worth
% cents to a dollar. Horns, bones
and meat being left to fertiIize the
prairie, 25 cents is the commercial
Taloe of the Buffalo in 1874. The
fact reqniresno comment. The rem
edy says the World, is not 50 easily
n + Suggested; but some remedy,
aaa 3 speedy one, is required
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WE PUBLISH TO THE WoR1.D-The
remarkable medicinal properties of the
"Queen's Delight" No medicine is
80 we'll known and recognized among
eminent physicians as q valuable thera-
peutic agent as the Queens Delight.
Some doctors think 1t ranks next to
calomel in its Alternative powers. 4
learned doctor thus speaks of it:
"QUEEN's DELIGHT" seems to exert a
power upon every cell anil molecule of
the body, and modifies their funo-
tion and condition. 1t reaches both
the fluids and solids, and impresses
upon them a curotioe influence une-
qualed by any other medicine. In
chronic diseases Of the throat, there is
no agent compared With it in value. It
relieves the cough, obviates the night
sweats, improves the appetite. and
often induces return to health under
the most unfavorsble circumstances.
In consumption and bronchial dis
eases, the use Of Queens Delight"
has been marked with signal adyan-
tage. Queens Delight manifests de-
cided Impression on the mucous MEM
branes. changing their condition by its,
Alternative powers. Rheumatism, both
acute and chronic, obey promptly the
searching powers OF this medicine;
aching limbs and back cease to tor.
ment, comfort and health is restored.
In diseases of the liver, spleen,
bladder and skin, the Queens Delight
may be used with great benefit For
the cure Of any Of the many diseases.
incident to the summer season, it can--
not be excelled, and we wonld recon-
mend every family to have bottle of
it in the house at all times, in case of
sudden sickness. It is no whiskey or
vinegar preparation. but pleasant al
terative tonic, which hus cured thou
sands and kept tens of thou.unds in
good heulth. For dyspepsia and weak
stomach, the liver aud kidneys. coughs
and sore throat, the lungs end splitting
of blood, loss of appetite. sick head
ache, diarrlDi and dysentrry, fever
and ague. bilious fever, cholera morbus
and cramps, palpitation of the heart,
broken-down nervous system. neural
gia and rheumatism, purifying tIl
blood, inhamed and sore eyes, when
caused by the impure state of the
blood. Be sure and call Mt Heinitsh's
drug store. and get bottle of his
grent medicine. Prepared only by e.
Il. HEISITsH. druggist aud chemist.
July 16
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Wagon. dray or cart, private, stc.e
or business Tor hauling, &C., into City
Treasury, for badge. 80 CENTS ael

Wagon. dray or cart, private, ste.e
or business Tor hauling, &c., into City
Treasury, for badge. 80 cents.
No person shall let or hire. any
wagon, cart, dray or other carriage or
vehicle for the transportation of goods
or passengers within the limits Of said
city, without having first obtained q
badge from the City Clerk, to be-
placed on some conspicuous; part of
the vehicle, paying therefor into the
City Treasury 80 cents, under apenalty
of S5 for each and every day that such
vehicle shall be so rum. to be recovered
by informstion before the Mayor:
Prooided, That nothing herein con-
tained shall be construed to extend to
wagons, carts or other vehicles going:
to or from, market; and for any Other
business or profession not otherwise
provided for, 8 license tax of $40 to
$40: Provided, further, That where
two or more branches of business. not
necessarily oonnected, are oonduote3'
in one establish asartt b. n license shasl;
be charged and coDye'>; ior each
branch of business so Conducted, as
specified in this ordinabce. Dogs
upon each and every dog, no be. paid
by tie person or pezsoiis Oh a.-@hose
premises the dog .is kept, So; and the
police OF the city Of Columbia are here
by authorized and required to seizS
and confine every dog found running
at large, andInot having on city badge
or COLLAR for current year, and for every
dog so taken up by the police 81 addil'
tional shall be paid for the same.
Sec. 8. All ordinances aud parts of
ordinances conflicting With this ordi-
nance are hereby repealed.
By order: W. r. JONES,
City Treasurer.
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The COMET AND THE STARS The
comet and the comets tail etill con-

The COMET AND THE STARS The
comet and the comets tail still con-
tinue to occupy the attention of
astronomers. while other scientists
appear. to be equally absorbed on the
subject of dogs. It is refreshing to be
assured that il the comet, head or tail.
should come in contact with the earth,
as predicted by one professor, nobody
but the comet would suffer. Consider
ing that its tail is reported to be
100000 of miles long. while the
earth Is but 5000 miles diameter, all
the inhabitants Of this little planet
must be proud OF its stamina. when
they see how it goes through h such
gigantic raiders. without any sensible
effect from the collision. AS stated in
yesterdays Suu, according TO Profes.
sor Swift, Of Rochester, the comet is
coming almost directly toward us, at
the, astpnishing velocity Of 10000
miles a,day, and arrived at tperihelion
(nearest the sun) on July 5th, when it
was about g., 600, 900 miles from the
sun, or just within the orbit of Venus.
It will arrive at perigree (nearest the
earth) July 20, at q distance of 26, OO0,-
600 miles. It has been millions of
years coming, and there is no danger
from the comet or its tail. This is
re-assuring. We now feel like saying
to the comet: eff you're coming, why
don't you come along2" But how do
tho astronomers know all about these
millions of years and millions of miles?
After all. the comet is not to be COM
pared, in. grandeur and beauty, to the
fixed stars and systems through whose
thickly-clustering lights it winds it's
way as skillfully, without harming or
being harmed. as ship through a
devious channel under the hand of an
experienced pilot. The subject re-
minds us that Jupiter and Venus may
we'll divide public interest with the
comet Jupiter and Venus are very
brilliant at present. Jupiter may be
seen in the Southwest and Venus in
the West at 81 O'Clock. Venus will
be visible for five months, after which
it will disappear from our view to take
active part in its transit across the
suns disc. December 8, and may be
seen in Eastern Asia and Australia.
and at other places on the Eastern
Continent, after which it will return
and be visible as morning star about
the middle of December. The next
transit OF Venus will take place De-
cember 6, 1882, and will be visible in
the Western part of the United States,
and the pext following will not take
place until June 8, 2O04. and will be
fully Visible on this continent. Those
OF our readers who expect to be living
at that time had better cut out this
statement and preserve it for future
reference. ce.-Bdlin,ors S,ss, 12th.
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A T his new store, Main street. nearly op-
IA poetic the Central National Bank, has
large and beautiful stock of fine WATCHES
stem and key windcrs, from best European
and American manufacturers, and OF his
own importation, in gold and silver oases.
Elegant JEWELRYl An unrivaled assort-
ment Just received and all the latest styles.
Sterling SII4VER-WARE,i in sets and cases,
Bridal Presents, and n very fine selection OF
Plated Ware, Gold Watch and Neck Chains,
Lockets. elegant Seal, Wedding and En-
gagcment Rings, large stock Of Spectaclee
and Eyeglasses, Clocks, Musical Boxes,
and great variety OF Fancy Articles. NV
stock is the largest and best selected in the
as same article can be bought anywhere.
Oct "a
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JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT

JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT
a FTER hearing the arguments in the
IA great naanddnlus cnse, and having
delayed decision, seem to be
PUZZLED TO DETERMINE
How to act towards just aud unjust claims.
Judges or the Weed. however, lind no diff
Guilty in ut once telling
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
A celebrated &c. CIGAR and one sold in
imitation. for, really, the compar rison is as
ridiculous as comparing the climates OF
SOUTH CAROLINA AND AFRICA.
Besides, the copyrighted brand secures the
exclusive sale OF these justly celebrated
Cigars to the
INDIAN GILL CIGAR STORE,
July7 CoIum biz. s. &.
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John Horn has rescued within
eleven years ITO persona from drown.
ing in the Detroit River. Congress
gave him q medal for an acknowledge
ment of his heroism.