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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-08-24
On Dufy,

The f3llowing story is told by q
French siournsl: A physician ollic ally
connected with the prison of La Force
and much bsInved by his light fingered
patients, perceived on leaving the Va
rieties one evening that his pocket had
been picked. and that bis opera glass
was gone. Next day on meeting the
denizens of La Force he expressed his
displeasure at the occurrence. 0It is
all very WELL" he said, ''for you to say
] am popular among you, but l am
treated just as Others are. Some of
your friends contrived to relieve me of
my opera-glass last night at the Varie-
ties" THAT was only because they
did not know you, DOCTOR" replied a
prisoner. "Who was on duty at the
Varieties last night p he inquired, turn
ing to comrade. The answer was
given in whisper "You shall have
your glass tomorrow" he added
Next day person called on the physi-
clans wife. "Here." said he, "are all
the opera glasses stolen two nights ago
at the Varieties; please to point out the
doctors !" The lady having done so,
the -ohliging pickpocket handed it to her,
restored the others to their case, and
disappeared
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ROBERT S. STACKS ESTATE,

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersign.
~ ed has been appointed Administrator on
the estate Of Robert s. Slack, late Of Monroe
county, deceased.
plys7,.5wS. JAMES DAUGRERTY, .
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what Father Taxes.

There is food for thought in the story
that is told of young lad who for the
first time accompanied his father to a
public dinner. The waiter asked him,
"What will you take to drink 2"
Hesitating. for moment, he replied,
s'I'll take what father takes
The answer reached his fathers ear,
and instantly the responsibility of his
position flashed upon him. Quick as
lightning various thoughts passed
through his mind in an instant his de
cision was made, and in tones tremulous
with emotion, and to the astonishment
of those who were acquainted with him,
he said: "Waiter I'll take water"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-08-24
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition wills
IN be presented to the Commissioners Of
Monroe county, Ohio, at their September ses-'
sion, praying for an alteration of the Bealls-
vile and Woodsfeld road, beginning at or near
a gate on the hill between Sunfsh and Stand-
ing Stone run; thence westerly course to near
Holmes house;.thence northerly course, oros-
sing the new bridge across Sunfish Greek, and
intersecting the old road at the most suitable
point. teA @
Also, beginning at the lower end Of Benia-
min Coates bottom field, in the road leading up
and down the creek; thence down the creek.
along the hill side on the north side thereSf,
and intersecting the old road opposite the pres.
ent fording below the bridge. @
july20, 15w5. a PETITIONER.
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VALUAB
STEAM ( WATER Mill TOR SALE.

THE undersigned offer their steam and wa
i ter mill, four miles east of Woodsfeld
on Sunfsh Greek, for sale, together with forty
acres of land. The mill has two of the
BEST FREN Blu r R s.,
Is in thorough repair, and in good neigh
borhood; not another steam mill within ten
miles of it. There is good accessible vein
of coal on the premises.
Terms will be moderate. We would take
small farm in part pay.
f. s. N. KOEuLER.
junel ,'74tf.
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RWe don't happen to read the
Brooklyn Eagle, but we are delighted to
learn from the New York Commercial
Advertiser that Ohio leaven is working
This is what amuses and entertains us
"One by one they fall into line. The
last accession to the rag-money jour
mails is the Brooklyn Eagle, which joins
bands with the Cincinnati Enquirer and
its fellow-infationists in preferring sthe
greenback heresy' to our present Ma
tional Bank system. This detection of
the leading Democratic newspaper on
Long Island may not be exactly agree
able to its moneyed patrons, but it is
evidently in strict accordance with the
wishes of the politica. leaders"
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Important From West Va.

A NY person desiring to move to West Vir-
n ginia, on or near the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad or the Little Kanawha River, (new,
improved with locks and dams,) can, by. send
ing name and post-office address to the under
signed, receive by the earliest mail, a'pamphlet
descriptive of Parkersburg and the Little Ka-
nawha Valley and adjacent country, advanta-
ges, prospects and resources.
CYRUS HALL,
Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia.
) apr6, ,'75m4:
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Notice to Bridge Builders.

GEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- the Auditors Office of Monroe county Ohio
in Woodsfield, up to 12 o'clock NJ, September
6. 1878, for wrought iron bridge across Sun.
fish Creek at the holmes farm, of one hundred
feet sdan and eighteen feet roadway. Plans
and specifications, also geod and efficient bond
must accompany the bids Commissioners re-
serve the right to reject one or all bids.
By order of Commissioners.
jury27, ,T5w3. NJ. H0EFFLER, Auditor.
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SIGNS OF PROSPERITY.

Where spades grow bright, and idle swords
grow dull;
Where jails are empty, and where barns are
full;
Where church paths are with frequent feet out
worm
Law oourt-yards weedy, silent and forlorn;
Where doctors foot it, and where farmers ride;
Where age abounds and youth is multiplied;
Where these signs are, they clearly indicate
A happy people and well-governed State.
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Senate Joint Resolution,


Proposing an amendment to the Cbnstitu-
tion of the State of Ohio. a
Resolced, By the General assembly Of Ms
State Of Ohio, That an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the State of Ohio be proposed In
the following words, to wit: Notwithstanding
the provisions Of the second section Of this
Article, the General Assembly shall have
power to provide by law, for the assessment
Of special tax on dogs without regard TO-
value, and to provide fur the confscation and
killing of such animals upon failure or refu-
sal of the owner, keeper or harborer thereof
to pay sach special tax, If this amendmsn
20 the Constitution of the Stats of Ohio shall
be adopted by majority of the electors Of
the State of Ohio, voting at the next election
holden for the election OF Sepators and Rep.
resentatives. shall become section seven sfs
the twelfth Article of the Constitution sfa
the State of Ohio. At such election the vo-
ters desiring to vote in favor Of said amend.
ment, shall have written or printed on their
ballots the words, "For amendment taxing,
Dogs those desiring TO- vote against the
amendment the words, against amendment,
taxing Dogs" sI
GEO. L. CONVERSE,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
ALPHONSO HART,
President of the Senate.
Adopted March 20, lS75--apf6, '75m8. K
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Notice to Teachers

"HE Board of Examiners of Monroe county
IL will hold meetings for the examination Of
Teachers, as follows:
Woodsfeld, Saturday, July 81, 1875.
August zl,"
These examinations will commence at 9
o'clock a. m. and close at a p. m.
A fee Of 30 cents is required from each
applican. as q condition of examination, and
must be paid III advance.
By order of the Board.
july20,T5-td. A. J. PEARSON, Clark.
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Legal Notice.


JOSEPH KUNTZ, of the State of Pennsyl-
u vania, will take notice that on the ED
day of July, 1875, B. F. Oblipger. surviving
partner of the late firm of Reiner & Oblinger,
filed his petition in civil action in the court
of common pleas of Monroe county, Ohio,
against Joseph Kuniz, demanding STA so
and interest from October IL, 1859, on account
for goods sold and delivered; that on said
god day of July, 1878, an order of attach
ment was issued in said action, which was, on
the 2Sth of July, 1875, levied by the Sheriff
of said county on the interest of said Joseph
Kuntz, being the undivided tenth part, sub
jeet to the lite estate of the widow of A..
Kuntz, deceased, of the following lands in
said county, to wit: The southeast quarter
of the southeast quarter of section twenty
two; also the west part of the southwest
quarter of section sixteen, all in township
six and range six. containing in. all eighty
acres, more or less, W hich said order has been
returned. Tie defendant is required to
answer said petition by the first Saturday in
October, 1875. HOLLlSTRR & OKEY,
apg3,'75w6. Att'ys for plaintiff.
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NICHOLAS P. LISK,S ESTATE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under
lN signed has been appointed Executor on
the estate Of Nicholas P. Lisk. late of Mon
roe county, deceased.
aug3,75y3. JASPER LiSK.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
The July returns to the depart

The July returns to the depart ment of Agriculture show that the acreage in corn is about per cent. greater than last year. New Eng land has increased her acreage about Il per cent, Pacific States about 1 per cent. All the great corn growing regions have increas- ed their acreage; the Middle States ? per cent, South Atlantic and Gulf States, 10 per cent; in land Southern States l2 per cent; States North of the Ohio River, ' per cent; States west of the Mississippi River, l4 per cent The condition of the crop is below the average in the New England and South Atlantic States; the minimum condition, S2, being i'll Rhode Island. Florida and Ala bama are also below the average, but the other Gulf and inland Southern States are above the maximum, l12, being in Missis- sippi. All other States except Missouri, 103, are below the aver age, the minimum condition, Sl, being in Wisconsin.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
A Model Composition.

In dingy room sat an old man writing with a Roman nose and a tall hat. Not far from him, bro ken backed chair supported his daughter with rckety legs, and cracked rings. In the same room was an old woman blowing the fire with a lean cat under an old stove, being the wife of the old man writing with Roman nose. In corner might be seen q hun gry boy eating onions with bow legs and red hair from table which he swallowed without chewing. The whole scene was overlooked by an old clock orna- mented with Pocahontas saving John Smith, three legs covered with cobwebs and wound up ev- cry eight days by man with brass key. Ever and anon the door was rattled by cold dog without any hinges on the knob, Through the broken window might be seen q woman cutting cabbage with a baby on her arm through the shattered panes oi which daylight feebly shone. An
 other window looked out upon the street where stood a little man wiping the sweat from his face with a hand organ carrying { monkey on top, by grinding which he had thought, in vain tC get few cents from the old mar writing with tall hat. Sucf
 were the lodgings of the miscr
 being the old man writing with ;
 roman nose So squalid and miser
 ly that it looked as if no thrifty
 broom had ever entered there.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05

The French papers give the fol lowing description of a marvellous piece of mechanism, in the shape of a clock:
 'It is an eight-day instrument, with dead beat escapcment main taining power. It chimes the quarters, plays sixteen tunes, plays three tunes every twelve hours or will play at any time re- quired. The hands go round as follows: One, once q minute; one, once an hour; one, once week :; one, once month; one, once a year.. It shows the moons age; :; the rising and setting of the sun 1; the time of high and low water, half ebb, and half flood, and, by a beautiful contrivance, there is a part which represents the water, which rises and falls, lifting some ships at high water tide as they were in motion, and, as it recedes, leaves these little automaton ships dry on the sands. The clock shows the hour of the day, day of the week, day of the month, month of the year, and in the day of the month there is provision made for the long and short months. It shows the signs of the zodiaz; it strikes or not chimes or not, as may be desired; and it has the equation table, showing the difference of clock and sun every day in the year."
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
How to Cure the Passion for
 Liquor.

From the Scientific American.l
 There is q prescription in use in England for the cure of drunk enness, by which thousands are said to have been assisted in re- covering themselves. It is as fol lows: ''Sulphate of iron, five grains; peppermint water, eleven drachms, spirit of nutmeg, one drachm; twice day. This pre- paration acts as stimulant and tonic, and partially supplies the place of the accustomed liquor, and prevents that absolute phys ical and moral prostration that follows q sudden breaking from the use of stimulating drinks.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
statements to be

ed monthly statements to be made out and published in q ccr- number of loyal papers in each state showing the actual figures of the actual diminution. And as it began under the administra- ton of Grant, so has the manipu- lation of our finances gone on from bad to worse all down and through the shameless and bar ren years of his two terms of per sonal rulership, not yet, unfortu- nately, entirely finished up. The result was inevitable, of coursc-- just the result that is now here but the price paid for it was too great. It has cost too much in dollars and cents, in retarded en- terprise, crippled development, paralizcd industry, and the tre- menduous drain and strain upon a people who gave two millions of precious lives to carry on the war, and who, not exonerated after the loss of somuch blood, have al so to equal it-aye, to surpass the physical depletion in treasure.
 Mortgaged for the next fifty years already, the people of the west and the south can begin to count now the cost of four more years of Grantism, or somebody else equally as deep in the wallow and mire of crushing mal- admin istration as has been Grant him self, and every single of1ice-holl CT who has ever been about hhy under him, or connected with him.-St. Louis Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05

Then a matron made for kisses, in the liveliest of dresses, and with eyes that shone more brightly than the diamonds that she wore, spoke in tones of lute-like sweet ness, words of such exceeding fit ness, phrases of such happy neat ness, that we clapped our hands for more, as with grace she left the fioor.-St Louis Times.
 She was fitted for Q preacher Tn truthful church of Beecher, where the text is spoke in kisses, and the sermon is of blisscs, that the saintly, fervid teacher never, nev- CT, knew before; where true ln- wardness suspected, when finally detected, is paid q hundred thous- and not to do so any more; only this and nothing more.--N. r. Sun.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
Facts Worth Remembering.

It is worth while for all farn : CTS everywhere to remember that thorough culture is better than three mortgages on their farms.
 That an offensive war against weeds is five times less expens.ve than a defensive one.
 That good fences always pay better than law suits with neigh bors.
 That hay is a great deal cheap CT made in summer than purchas- ed in winter.
 That more stock perish from famine than founder.
 That q horse who lays his ears back and looks lightning when any one approaches him is vi cious. Don't buy him.
 That scrimping feed for fatten ing hogs is a waste of grain.
 That over-fed fowls won't lay eggs.
 That educating children prop erly is money lent at 100 pel cent.
 That one evening spent at home in study is more profitable than ten lounging about country tav erns.
 That COWS should always bt mixed regularly and clean. That it is the duty of every man to take good, reliable, en tertaining paper, and pay for it of course.-Exchange.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
SCRAP BOOKS.

A splendid assortment of Scrap Books have been expressly prepared for tbe holiday season, and no pres ent of more permanent interest can be selected for gentleman or lady, old or young.
 No. l. Half-bound, cloth sides, gilt back, 250 pages, l2xl6 inches, S5,00.
 No. ?. Half-bound, cloth sides, gilt back, 300 pages, l2Xl6 inches, $7,00.
 No. 3. Full Morocco, beveled boards, gilt and antique, very rich, 800 pages, $l2,00.
 Lettered to order in gold at 2J cents each line. Sent by mail, post paid, on receipt of the price.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
RAf'ES OF ADVERTISING:

Cards or communications of I personal character, if admissible at all, double the usual rates, and ~trictly in advance.
 Communications for the Agricultural de- partmcnt should be handed in by l2 m. Fri day. Those intended for the Editorial or local departments by Wednesday noon. Advertisements by Wednesday morning.
 special notices double tho above rates Editorial notices twenty five cents bne for the first and fifteen cents for each addi- ton insertion. All transient advertisements cash Tn advance. Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed four lines, free; over our twenty eentt per line.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
GEMS FROM THE ALDINE,

Especially assorted for Scrap Book Illustrations and Drawing Class Copies.
 A large collection of pictures of different sizes and on almost every conceivable subject have been put up in an attractive envelope and arc now offered at q price intended to make them popular in ever sense.
 Envelope No. l, containing 50 beautiful engravings, is now ready, and will be sent postage paid, to any address for ONE DOLLAR. A lib- eral discount to agents and teachers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05

The DEMOCRAT is the best advertising sheet in the state. Its extensive circulation in the Southwest, among the planters, mer- chants and business men, renders 1t espe- ciaily desirable to those who wish to reach the general snd substancial public by ad- yertising their respective business and in- terestS,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
The Art Journal.

Complete in l2 monthly parts, at Sl each reproducing the best full- page illustrations from the earlier volumes of the AIdine.
 Each monthly part will contain six superb plates with accompanying descriptive matter, and whether for binding or framing, will be entirely beyond competition in price or artis- tic character. Every impression will be most carefully taken on the finest toned paper, and no pains will be spared to make this the richest production of a press which has won in a marvellous short time, a world wide reputation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05

A singular fact grow out of the grasshopper plague of the West is, that since the exodus of the hoppers an entirely new species of grass has sprung up, growing most luxuriantly and furnishing abundant pasturage for the starv. ing cattle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
THE LONDON ART JOURNAL.

Each part will contain 26 quarto pages, including the elegant frontis- piece, on heavy plate paper. A su- perb title page, richly illuminated in gold, will be given with the first part, and the printing of the entire work will be q worthy representa- ton of "The Aldine Press'' which is q guarantee of something beautiful and valuable.
 At a Cost of 25 Cents Part.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
Seven Years of Financial His-
 tory.

The proposition is so plain that it is scarcely necessary to state it, that all legislation since the close of the war has been guaged solely in the interests of the Re publican party. Statesmanship had nothing to do with it, even if there had been statesman in high places. The class of legislation had nothing whatever to do with it's animus, either. From the the vaults of the treasury to the cotton plantations of Louisiana, there was the same general mob of office greed, the same frantic rushing to the Blue Book to see where the fattest of official things were located, and the same insa- tiable putting forward of Presi- dential relations, favorites, lacq- ueys and retainers. The country stood the scramble splendidly, and waited patiently and hopeful ly for & return of something of the old-time rulership, and for the honest and patriotic calm which all had right to expect would follow close upon the convulsions of a wearing and weary conflict.
 The vital spot was the finance; only guard that and the balance could be endured and forgiven. The south was little better than q waste when Grant came into pow CT, prestrated in bankruptcy, and with scarcely dollar. The north flushed with triumph, had suf- ficient currency and gigantic wealth. Except in the one desc lated segment of our circle ol states, everything and everybody was prosperous and contented
 It did not appear as if an end could ever come to all this joyous
 ness, expanding traffic and valua
 ble trade. Boutwells advent to the treasury was hailed as thougl he were not a man of routine working by pulley and running il grooves. His religion was th' payment of the public debt That gigantic debt, the offspring of four frightfnl years of pillage wrong, conhagration, sacrilcge an' civil war-was to be paid off il the lifetime of the generation wh' fought the war. Everything wa made subsidiary to this. Tn, credit of every single securit, was at it's height. For five year the short option-nothing wa
 due. Upon the longer one O twenty-well, who could tell wha might happen in twenty years i practical statesmen had been al lowed to come to the front, an, honest American manhood | have asserted itself? There wer no accumulated and idle balance on hand which were not needed Every dollar paid in the unneces sary and infamous redemptio
 had to be wrung at that time b
 the people by the torture of tax; tion. Non interest bearing bond were transformed into interes bearing bonds by the million A coupon indebtedness literall
 darkened the air. Bonds pul chased in open market, with til enhanced price stipulated by tn demand of redemption, were o' tentatiously exhibited to tn eyes of the nation as evidences ( new and superior tact in the rel toration of credit, and the rcduc
 ion of bugdens. Congress ordel
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
1iiE DEMOCRAT

Has the largest speculation of any paper in the state, outside of Little Rock, and is not surpassed by any other paper in the south west being circulated n nearly every town and city in the south and west, and read by an intelligent, enterpriaing people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05

So far the whisky suits have yielded one verdict for one thous- and dollars in favor of the govern ment. The mountain has given birth to wonderfully little mouSp
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
SUTTON'S Leisure-Hour Miscellany.

To be completed in 40 parts, issued fortnightly. Each part will contain an elegant frontispiece, originally engraved on steel for the London Art Journal, reproducing at price within the popular reach, engravings never before offered at less than five times the amount.
 These plates have been the attrac- tion of
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
A Good Sentiment.

We shall all be very happy to have Queen Victoria unite with us in celebrating the Centennial of American Independence.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-08-05
How to Become Rich.

Frequent and constant advcr- Using brought me all l own" ."-IA A.. T. Stewart.