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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14


Attorney General Williams was be-
fore the Committee on Expenditures
of theDepartment of Justice on Thurs
day morning and made clean breast
of it. A Washington special reports
him as saying that he had given little
or no attention to the contingent ex-
pensess of his department until the re-
cent discussion of the subject, and adj
mitted that on examination cf them.
since that time he had found a good
deal of extravaganza. In order to cor
rect this abuse he had adopted q rule
that no future expenses should be in
eurred without his previous knowI-
edge and apprpVals IN respect to the
famous landaulet, he said il was a
more expensive carriage than he
would have directed to be purchased,
but admitted that he had approved the.
expenditure, and also that the landau
let had been used both for official and
social or private purposes of himself
and family. The vehicle had been
sold sBd the proceeds covered into
the Treasury. He claimed that the
public service Of the Department
made two carriages necessary, and his
explanation on this point seemed COM
yincing to the Committee. Mr.. Viii.
liams did not loose any thing before
the Committee by his frankness in
owning up. Among the items of OK
penditure from July 1, 1870, Janu-.
ary I, 1874, there were paid for horses
and the keeping of horses SSO,3l3 for
carriages and repairs, S493, LIZ por-
traits, $3,306; newspapers, $685. ,2l0;
penknives, 1928 gold pens, $25,265.
OF course this is indefensible.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

THE doctors are knitting their intel
lectual broWs over girl in Mercer
county Pa, nine years old, afflicted
with ptosis, or falling of the upper
lids SO as to completely close her eyes,
but who can, though totally blinded,
distinguish colors, read from book,
describe objects at a distance and in
all respects appear like a person en-
dowed with perfect vision. Even
when her eyes are bandaged, she can
see as well, and how and why she can
see is a question which causes the
knitting of the brows aforesaid.-Ec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

Hon. E. B. EsHEIMAs, editor of the
Wayne county Democrat, is spoken
of. as candidate for Secretary of
State before the Democratic State
Convention. He is 2 member of the
Legislature. aud to him are the peo-
pie of.O Ohio largely indebted for the
reduction of taxation in the amount
or $500 900, over the appropriation Of
last year. He is fully qualified for
the position and the people cannot do
better than elect him. go
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
Forests ON Fire.

EOT0SGs On EAEoe
KInGsToN, N. Y, May IO.-Large
fires are burning in the CatskilI
Mountains near Woodstock.
BATHwELL, ONA., May 1O.-Large
fires have been raging in the woods
around this town all day. A large
quantity of lumber, &c, has been
destroyed, and about ] 800 cords of
wood burned at Harris Siding, on the
Great, Western Railway. =. S. iess
DErEoFr, MIoH., May 9.-Fires are
raging in the woods in many parts of
the State. Reports this evening from
Muskegan state that the fires have
reached within mile and half of
the city, with the wind blowing al
most gale toward the city, and un-
less the wind abates the city will be
in imminent danger. Heavy fires are
reported near Grand Haven and along
the line of the ID. and NJ. Railroad, be-
tween Ionia and Grand Haven. Fires
on the f. aad P. M. Railroad have cut
off all communication north of Evarts
and on the j. L. and S. Railroad,
north of EEenona, Large amounts of
valuable timber have already been de-
stroyed, and unless rain falls soon the
fearful scenes of 1871 will be repeated.
CHroAao, May I0.-The Tribune's
Detroit special tonight says: :. "A dis
patch from Muskegon last night states
that fearful fire was raging in the
woods in the outskirts of that city,
and between there and New .Haven,
engines were ordered out and the citi-
zens were organized and fighting the
flames. The whole county appears TO
be in blaze, the flames lighting the
sky in every direction, and the atmos-
phere is murky with smoke. Many
thousand cords of wood and large
quantities Of lumber aud mill proper
ty are already destroyed. The woods
are very dry, and villages in the range
of the fire are in great danger"
A later dispatch says the wind has
lnlled, and Muskegon is now consid-
cred out of danger.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

ELEcr1oxs were held in = number
of towns in Indiana for municipal Of
ficers a week ago last Monday, and
theresult was that the Radicals and
proscriptionists generally got badly
'sscooped.1 Indianapolis, for the first
time in eighteen years was carried by
the Democracy. The Radicals are en-
deavoring to attribute the result to
the whisky influence; but that won't
do; for is not the crusade sweeping
everything before it throughout the
land, like tornado?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
rEDINBURGH

CorFespoRdeacs- fasffs III
A great change has taken place in
the atmosphere within the past few
days. March and April were most
unusually cold, causing feed to be
very scarce, and farmers to feel pluch
anxiety for the welfare of their stock !;
but May is now changing ihe ace Of
everything very rapidly. The snercu-
ry is rising daily, to-day IT is almost
30 deg. May not this heat cause us to
feas more severe cold near at hand to.
blight our pleasant prospects,.
The cheese factory has been in op-
Grafton for some time, but farmers
have been somewhat tardy IL: sending
much milk yet, caused by butter bring
ing good price. Raising calves, the
COWS being poor foI want of feed, are
not doing. as well as they should sgE.
BURELARs.-Two weeks ago the
house of Wilks Fetherby was entered
while he inmates were sleepirg, tln-
conscious of harm, The house was
entered through window, a second
window was also opened into the
buttry, the thieves passing through
that into the dining room. they closed
the sleeping room door, and then
struck light by the use of matches,
ransacking the house they secured be-
tween s3S and 80 dollars in money,
some bread and butter, and some bed
clothing. Mr.. Featherly and his wife
were not awakened by the intruders..
goAI.-Prospscting has continued
for more than a year, and We are Kept
yet in ignorance except as we can
Judge by their works sa sss4
The peach and cherry trees are now
in full bloom and look beautiful. The
apple trees will be in full blossom in
afew days. The forrest trees are
showing signs of life; the earth is
putting on its carpet of green, soon
to be- ornamented with flowers of
many colors, The feathered tribes
are sounding their notes of praise in
early morn around the farmers cot
tages, the honely toad is joining the
chorus with his soft notes all nature
isnow holdingqa grand jubilee, but
man like the OK, is dumb before his
Maker; he openeth not his mouth. he
showeth no signs of new life.
CITIZEN.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
MARRIED-


MELL-GILL-In this village, on the 9th of
May, by A. Jackson, Esq, Hon. Jacob v.
Nell Mrs. Margaret Gill, all Of this village.
LAUBERT-SHULTZ-O the 9th of April, by
Rev, J. NJ. Grether, of Hartville. Jacob Lau-
bert and Elizabeth shultz, both of Randolph.
AN-EBRRLY-on the 2sth of April, by
Rev. J. ii. Grether. HartyilIe. Valentine Ed
man and Kate E3erly, both Of Randolph.
PLUMMER-HUDSoN- the residence of
: the brides mother, Mrs. John HUDSON in Ed
inbuEgh. on the 7tll of May. by Rev. j Brown
Mr.. L. J. Plummer and Miss Ella Hudson, all
of Edinburgh.
The above notice was accompanied with a
bountifnl supply of delicious cake OF several
kinds, for which the happy pair have the thanks
of the PRESS gang, with the best wishes of all
hands for longlif of prosperity and happiness
for the donors.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

A CeMPANY of lchtte ethiopian
Minstrels" left one of our hotels in
high disdain, the other morning, upon
seeing that really black company of
the same species of low comedy were
guests at the same house. This is one
of those rare cases wherein the coun-
terfeit is superior to the genuine arti-
cle.-ZaneSville Signal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

one OF the oldest merchants in New
Orleans, in a recent communication to
q correspondent in Boston, says the
population of New Orleans has fallen
of in two years 10000, and thers are
no less than 5000 houses and stores
at present uuoccupied.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
nc Tide Is PolIties.

it is now evident enough to all but
the blind that the party III power. as
at present officered and run, has lost
Its grip upon the country. BY a long
serTes of bluhdering crimes and crifn-
inal bfusd ders it has succeeded in
alternating very large percentage of
its most respectable, intelligent and
earnest members. Having no other
dissatisfaction and uneasiness, these
old republicans either vote the oppo-
sition tickets IN the state elections, or
stay away from the polls. The result
is that state after state elects demo-
cratic officials and Legislatures. We
do not know of any good reason for
assuming that this quiet but Significant
stampede is not to continue; that the
fall is not to repeat, perhaps phasize,
the spring Springfield Republican
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
m ff.

An exchange says; "Compare the
publisher of a newspaper, who has to
90 all around the country to collect
his.pay, to a farmer who sells his
wheat on credit, and not more than a
bushe1 to any person. If any farmer
will try the experiment Of distribHs
ting the proceeds ofhis labor over two
or three counties, with an additional
one to two or three distant States, for
one year, we will guarantee that he
Wilknever, after that years experience,
askla publisher TO supply him with a
papersacyear or two without the pay.
for it. s4s 5.5
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

OK Thursday last the bill appropri-
ating So 900 for the, Philadelphia
Centennial celebration was defeated
in the House Of Representatives by =
vote Of lSS to 90. So, those that dance
win have to pay the fiddler.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

IT is the least bitaquestionable-the
pfopfiety, We mean, of Judge C.sE-
Glidden, or any other judicial officer,
Tnodntinqfa show stage and bIatheF-
skiting encouragement to female cruz
sa7ing orsany other species of street
riotibg. ~ Judicial robes should be
kept clear of entangling alliances
-3faBontRg V5ndicatOr. ID
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

THE new Councils Off 'Millersburg
and igOshocEOn have repealed the
stringent and unreasonable liquor or
dinances recently passed by the old.
councils at the urgent solicitations Of
the crusaders and during the greatest
enlistment ofithe whisky war at those
plaesesa s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

WILMINaToE, N. c., May &c. A
Haynes, colored Mail Agent, charg-
cd with robbing the mail, plead guilty
in-the United States District Court,
and was sentenced to four years in the
Penitentiary. He is brother of the
Secretary of State of South Carolina,
who was in Court.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

TIE A. 81 G. w. Ry. has been leased
to the Erie Company for ninety-nine
years, the managers of the latter COM
pany guaranteing to pay therefor 30
per Cent. ofits gross earnings.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

HAVE we only broth, or ossified gris-
sic, Reverence shriekers, manipulating
justice in the trial of seIishness !;
flesh Of one, grissle of another. More
private interest in the usual manner
controlling public? The harness will
not fit the monument, the tugs are
not strong enough. Rather thin.
How's dat for highs AeIrAToR.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

AN .OLD CITIZEN OF PENINsuLA
SUDDENLY. KILLED.-Mr. Mathew
Broughtpn, of Peninsula. was Instant
ly killed ON Thursday last. He was
handling derrick which was being
used in the erection of bridge for
the Valley Railway, The derrick fell,
through the breaking of one Of the
gangs, and Mr.. Broughton was crush
ed beneath it, Mr.. Broughton has been
a resident of Peninsula, and a well
known boatnan for many years. He
was q large owner of real estate, and
we'll known throughout the county as
an upright business man. He leaves
a wife and several children, besides a
host of friends to mourn his loss.-
Akron Times, Mdy 6.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

Now that the chair. Of the Speaker
of the United States House of Repre-
sentatives has been occupied by q me-
gro the Radical mind Is at ease.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

ON THURSDAY last the United States
Senate passed the bill approprlating
100000 for the relief of the sufferers
byathe overflow fthe Missiisippis
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

SINCE the saloons have been closed,
the sboysn manage to sdriye dull care
away by collecting in private rooms
on Howard street where beer and
wine aew elE.-Argets a h7ro1s-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

Iris estimated that $1,000 persons
have been rendered homeless and
foodiess by the great inundation in
Louisiana aa.a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

THn Senate FinaHcg Committee has
reported = bill providing for free
banking and for resumption of specie
payments. in 1879.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

THE Universalist State Convention
wiz be held this year at Cleveland,
commencing June 4th-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
MayI1, ls74.

THE intoxication business continues
unusually brisk at the Mayors Office
in this city. AS matter OF revenue
to the city and its pelice officials, the
anti-bser ordinance proves q great
success. Zanesviile' Signal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
As 4 MORNING IPPETISRR

No other Bitters in the universe can equal
them, Hack space for detailing the avaiIabflity
ot these Bitters, but viii briefly state its gener
al eHects upon the human system as follows:
tabsolutely puriIes the Blood. 1t speedily
eorrects all morbid changes in the blood 1t
equaiZes the circulation of the Blood. 1t regu-
lates the supply and quality of the Blood IL
prepars the Blood to furnish aproper support to
al the vital properties IE enriches the con-
stItuents Of the Blood upon which the vital
energy OF The system is dependent IL
iniuses the proper degree of heat into the
system. 1t purges from the system the morbid
humors which retard its natural functions Ii
lmparts vitality and elasticity to every organ of
the body. 1t corrects all arrangements however
trivial, which are the first origin of Disease. 1t
promotes the operation of the digestive origins
It improves the appetite and removes ali disa-
greeabie feeling alter eating. Itperfeets diges-
ton, rendering 1t natural and easy. 1t acts as
mild and etiieacious stomachic. tt eleyates
the standard of all the vital forces It strength
ems the nervous fbers and diffuses a calm
throughout the nervous system. 1t DESTROYS all
morbid conditions of the mind 1t disperses
dullness and languor. 1t promotes buoyancv of
spirit and feeling. 1t banisbes those clogs upon
pleasure which produce gloom, 1t drives away
those distressing ptoms which rob us ofhap-
pIness. lt revIves the physical energies by IN
Iuslng new life and power into the system 1t
fortihes the system against the dangers of ma
lar1a, fluctuations of the tenn mperature, changes
In the climate, &C. In short it prepares the sys-
tenn for the radical change to be wrought in its
condition. and restores it to perfect health and
natural Vigor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
LEXINGTON!

This Thoroughbred Horse viii make tue sea-
son of 1874. at S15 for insurance.
Lexington is a dark chestnut; good disposition
has fine action and symmetry, and is said by
good horsement to be the finest muscled horse in
Ohio. He was sired BY the Old Lexington
Horse of kentucky, who needs no puff; Dam,
a Leviathan mare, which needs but reference to
turf for standing and speed.
Allneeessary accommodations for mares but
no risk for accidents.
Gentlemen wishing the use of handsome
thoroughbred of stout blood and unsurpassed
game will do well to come to my stable two
miles east OF Rayenna village, Portage county,
Ohio, and see Andie and Duke.
j. l.. CIIRISTY.
Rayenna, May 1, 1874. 297-4w.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
DUKE NORMAN! !!

VIII make the season of 1874, at $40 for in
suranee. He was sired by Prince Normandy,
of Knoxville. Tennessee he by Mark Anthony,
of Winchester, viI-giniai DAM a Medley mare
which could trot in thirties. Duke was foaled
June TO- 1863. weighs 1870 lbs. 16 hands high. and
very compact in form, makes rather fine ap-
pearance; kind disposition and calculated to
please those who want a combination in one
horse Also
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
CALDWELL'S
wine Ind IRON BITTERS |

These celebrated Bitters are pure safe and
composed of Roots. Barks and Herbs
with Citrate of Iron and pure native wine made
from the native grapes of California. the ingre-
dients are choice, strengthening, purifying and
life-glving medicinal agents forming the most
Strengthening Bitters for improving the appe-
tite. giving tone and energy to the Blood and
System For medicinal purposes, for family
nse, travellers, voyagers. etc, they cannot be
surpassed.
These BitterS are in an eminent degree
strengthening, purifying. diuretic, stimulating
and nourishing to the whole system, giving new
life and activity to every organ and part alike
without that ever recurring reaction that fol-
lows the use of most all other tonics and stimu-
lantS in the market. For
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

VEvITLIAM e. BRADLEY having purchased
w the entire interest OF Henry q. BarDer IN
the Ravehna Summit Mill, tnat institution viii
herea affer be run by him. lie will pay all debts
contracted by the late firm, and all amounts
owed to il must be paid to him,
Custom Grinding done to Order.
Flour, Feed and Mill Stuffs delivered to any
part of the city, free of charge, at lowest rates
WM. E. BRADLEY.
Ravenna, sept 2t. 1873. 265-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
DIED

CRIssY.-In Camden. N j.. on the 10th of pril
1874. William r., eldest son of Hester A, and
the late Augustus NJ. Crissy. in the 18th year of
his age.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
FLATH & POE.
Atlantic Mills!

We would say to our customers that, afer this
date we win Deliver no Flour or Feed upon
Retail Orders.
We have on hand large quantity of Bran,
which we will by the 10Olbs. ton at low fig
ures. h. b. 4 j. Ii. KING.
Rayenna, Jan. 81, 1s74. asNf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

nAvEssSA. rHUEsDAr. NAY Il. iss4.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
THE DEM0GRlTIt PREssl

SAMUEL D HARRIS EDlrOn AID PUHIIsH1a-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14

THE 3Olh inst, is the day set apart
oil over the country for decorating the
graves of those who gave their lives
for their country in the late war of
the rebellion. We hear of no steps
being taken for observing the day in
this town.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-05-14
Dr.. Waggoner's omec.

Portage County Medical s6ciety Meeting.
Report OF Committee on sAe Case of Mrs.
Fsurnhnua
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-29

"If," said Mr.. voorhees, al Washington
last week, " in long service In Congress /
g have committed single act of personal dis
honor or corruption, no man should ever
again extend to me his confidence or sup
port. II have done what honorable men
could not do, and have not done throughout
the history of our government, then let the
'executioner advance, and let my head roll
FROM the block" Before the services of the
executioner are called into requisition the
offices of Judge are necessary. Let there
be no lynch law in the disposition of
Mr.. Voorhee. Let fair and just state
ment of the position be made.
We now witness a spectacle never before
seen in Indiana. IL is that of candidate
for the United States Senate, after the state
election is over, traversing the state and
making speeches for his own election. An
drew Johnson, of Tennessee, is the only
other man who fights it out on that line. He
who seeks such an honor at the hands of his
party should introduce himself to bis party
friends OF the state, and identify himself
with his party's fortune, by joining in the
battle when the political enemy is in the
field. If he has apologies to make for his
past conduct, let them then be made, and
the people will Judge, and the candidates for
the legislature will pass under that judg-
ment. So Douglas made his great fight for
the Senate. Meeting the illustrious leader
of the republican party, Mr.. Lincoln, upor
the common battlefield, he made the fight,
and upon the issue joined the people chose
the members of the legislature. When the
sun went down on that election day,
the Senator was chosen; for ha had led his
party to victory. His was his party's sue
cess, and in that success was his promotion.
In 1863 Mr.. Hendricks made the contest in
this state, from June till October, not for
himself, but for his party, and when it was
over and the legislature was found to be
democratic his election to the Senate was
conceded, and a unanimous nomination fol-
lowed. Such contests build up and strenthen
a party; but personal speeches, after the
election, distract and weaken it.
The legislative apportionment made two
years ago was so unequal and unjust that
but few democrats thought il possible to
carry the legislature this year. But good
many determined that they would try. Mr.
voorhees, was not of that number. He re-
fused every appeal made TO him by the cen
trail committee. He spoke but three times
in the staEe during the eighty Eve days
struggle tor the legisl iture. rwo of those
speeches we're in counties that were certain
Putnam and Dearborn. But when the
democrats who laid down their arms only
olo DO n. a 81.
state and the legislature, Mr.. Voorhees, be-
gan his campaign and now fills the land
with his own praises. In marked contrast