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~Whils waiting for the opening of
the subscriptions let our people be think
ing and talking about the amount they
ian subscribe 10 the Bellairc aud South.
western road. They should fully realize
the magnitude of this undertaking to a
people with comparatively little wealth
1t demands the assistance of every man
within half dozcn miles of the line, and
OF many at greater distance.
twill be necessary for every one to set
the amount Of his subscription at what
may at first seem high figures, hut rehec.
ton must convince him that it is mos,
advantageous investment
Let every man Ak firmly in his mind
these words: We can have railroad in
Monroe County, and we ,cM have it.
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days notice TO be given. When these are
in The hands Of the agents the work Of
cauvassing will begin in earnest, aud q
few weeks will tell tue story whether We
are to have a railroad and q live end dour.
ishing county. or whether We are to re.
main the objects Of scorn to our more en-.
Iterprising ueighbors. We are unwilling
10 doubt the result.
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E-The following points in favor

EThe following points in favor OF
narrow gauge railroads are conclusivelv
settled:
l. Costing only about one.half as
much as the broad gauge, tits within the
means Of all sections to build them
From their small cost, light opera
ting expenses, and small interest account.
they will prove to be paying invest
ments
8: Fhey will supply the great want OF
the age. cheap transportation.
4 Cheapening .ransportation,they will
develop dormant interests more rapidly
than our present costly structures can
possibly do.
Their general adoption in sections
without railway facilities, will enhance
the value of property largely in excess OF
their cost
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County Correspondence.
Written for The Spirit Of Democracy
From Adams Township.
March Is. 1875.

March 25. 1875.
ED sPlRlr: Not having seen anything
in your columns from this part Of the
county, I will write few lines thinking
perhaps some Of your many readers
may take interest enough in our vel
fare to read tLem.
The Two or three dars of mild wealth.
er during the second week Of March
induced many of the farmers to think
Winter had broke. but the past few
days have, think, pretty effectually
eradicatei such a conclusion from their
minds We think our neighborhood il
taking the lead in matrimonial aft irs
the ceremony is usually conducted by
C NJ. Blowers, Esq.
Our farmers are making arrangements
to plant a large crop of tobacco this
year. Wheat crop looks badly injured
by the freezing it was subjected to du
ring the past Winter.
| Our school has been progressing
finely. under the control of Miss Lettit
Bracy. and closed last Friday with s
nice treat and gay time in general -
We have employed the same teacher
Miss Bracy, to teach the Spring :erm.
CENTER.
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Written for The Spirit of Democracy
From Green Township. -,
March Is, Is

March 10, 1879 .
Ed. SPIRIT: Without any prelimina
ries, we would just say we had fine
spelling school in the school house at
Benwood, Green township, the last light
in February. 1t was certainly one of the
finest occasions of the kind that ever
witnessed. The time being announced
although the evening'was very disagree.
ably muddy,) the people came pouring
in from all parts of the country, as il
something was to be done. Children
eight and ten years Of age. young men
and maidens, middle-aged, and on up to
theaye ofseventy years. There were one
hundred and seven persons present,
among whom were twenty five aged per-
sons. e- Tasf r-e .'-H sasFa.-
MFR James H. Strait, teacher, called the
house to order, and w. T. Wood and T.
Norris were selected to choose up. The
selections having been made, the antago:
nists were called to the floor, and the con-
test lasted till probably hslf.past nine
o'clock When w. T. Woods succeed.
ed in spelling Mr.. Norris side down.
After the spelling was over, several
short, but very interesting speeches were
made. Other teachers were present, viz !:
Mr.. Cline, of Baresville,H H j Wright and
H j Norris. Mr.. Cline, being called to
the floor, spoke on the subject of educa-
ton and the great interest which was be
ing manifested st that place by the schol-
ars and parents. Mr.. John Polan spoke
with about the same interest as did Mr..
Cline. Brief speeches were made by
Messrs. Joseph Fox, Edward Norris,
Lewis Gray and others. They spoke of
their boyhood days, when they first en-
tered school. The kind of house they
hsd to go to school in, with boards and
weight poles for roof. Tue seats were
made of rails and slabs, and some Of them
tolerably sharp at that; one side of the
house for a fireplace, and>while one side
was burning the other was freezing. Mr..
Norris described the windows, telling how
they were made: A part of two logs
were cut out the whole length of the
house, and temporary sticks split out and
placed in the windows. perpendicular, for
sash, aud old newspapers and almanacs
pasted over for glass. Some one inquir.
ed, did they grease the paper eny, Nor.
ris p which created considerable laugh.
ter among the little fellows, and O.
big ones, too. u.
Mr.. Strait is good teacher, fine
scholar. and well liked, good to impair,
instruction to Lis pupils,an good in gov.
ernment Such are the requisites of q
good teacher. We think that Benwood
is one of the foremost places in our town
ship. By way of encouragement, when
ever announcements are made for sing.
ing school, spelling school, or speech Of
any kind, we see the parents there to en-
(courage their children. Of such is Ben
wood. For lack Of this interest many
other places are weak and on the decline
CASPER
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its satisfaction With the manner in which
Mr Gordon, the Chairman of the Com
mittee, has discharged bis duties In aeck.
ing to make thorough investigation Of
the subject The Committee recommend
for adoption the following resolution:
"Resolced, That George L. Converse,
Hiram Murlin, and James S. Gordon be
ex nerated from al b'ame in the matter ii,
question.
"Rssolced. That John Baker, T.. J.
White and E. N Walker are deserving
Of ceusure by this House for their con-
duct in the matter Of the Wood County
bill.
''Resolred, That this Committee re-
commend that John NJ Haag and John
NJ Cooley he brought before the hsr Of
the House. and BE severely reprimanded
ny the Speaker for their conduct in con-
nection with the Wood County BILL"
During the consideration of their own
cases Messrs. GORDON and MURLrN were
not present. The Committee also adopt,
ed the following resolution:
"Resolred, That the thanks Of this
Committee are due to T. c. Campbell,
Esq for his valuable assistance in the
prosecution of the Investigation.
The Committee further ask that Mr.
John G. Adel be paid for twenty days
service after the adjournment Of this
body for preparing and experimenting
the printing of The testimony taken by
the Committee. TSigned1
JAMES S GORDON,
E. HALLowAY,
c. H. GRosvENoR,
L. H. BRUNER,
w. +. CoNKLIN,
f. B. PARKER,
L. j. Nolan, JUN.
"The undersigned of the Committee,
although agreeing in the main with the
above report, believe that the evidence
in the case would justify the expulsion
of John NJ. Haag aitl John NJ. Cooley
| from this House. ESignedE
JAMES S. GORDON,
r. j. McLAIN, JUN,
f. B PARKER,
E.S. HALLowAY." ID
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HThe Legislature has submitted
two amendments to the Constitution to
be voted on: one for providing a Com
missionto bring up the business Of the
Supreme Court, the other to tax dogs
The proposition in regard to reforming
the Judiciary, and that in regard to Ii
cense, failed.
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, EEWe learn that the house Of Hon.
John Cochran, of Sedalia, Missouri,
was DESTROYED by fire few days ago.
Judge Cochran was formerly q well
known citizen of this county. His loss
is about $4,000, insured for $3,500.-
st. Clairsville Gazette. r.. -.es
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Written for The Spirit of Democracy }
From Seneca Township.

ED. SPIRIT: I notice in your issue of
the 23d ult.,a communication from S. G.
K, of Wayne township,rather calling in
question my statement in regard to the
number Of conversions in the recent
protracted meeting in the Free Metho-
dist Church. 1t is very true that in the
opinion of many the revival referred to
was great work, the conversions were
thorough, the preaching was plain, prac-
tical, and 'in the demonstration of the
Spirit" the people were convicted of sin
and the necessity Of entire salvation from
it, as never before; and their subsequent
experience and conduct in life show
clearly that they are walking in the light
Of God. =
Your correspondent wishes to know
what became Of the 80 not reported. in
| my letter. / win tell him: II Of the
number belonged to the NJ. E. Church,
and sought and found salvation like
common sinners; 8 of the converts join.
ed the M. E Church, Notwithstanding the
declaration Of your correspondent to the
contrary; 1 belonged to the W. Metho.
dist Church; to the Methodist, and 8
have not yet connected themselves with
any Church. s'esaar
If S. c. X. doubts the above state
ment, when he visits Summer6eld' I will
show him the record, which may per,
haps, strengthen his faith and prosellto
him that good thing may come out oi
Nazareth. S. C K says, "There is an.
other clause in the letter that I cannot
understand" and proceeds to state VIII al
that clause is. If your readers will turn
to the number of February l6, they will
see that L make no such statement OF
clause neither do I use any language
from which such an inference can be
drawn. The language is his own, and
the inference his own, aud had its origin
in friend Kelly's imagination. Perhaps
our friend is not desperately in love with
the principles and practice Of the Free
Methodist Church. and looks with some
degree Of jealousy upon their success in
winning souls 10 Christ. II so, he is te
be pitied. For the information of oul
friend, would say that our present pas
tor, Rev. W. H. James, in the last few
weeks, has received % more into oul
Church, and the work still goes on.
Again, no one claims in the F. M
Church to get beyond the besetments o
sin. We believe that it is the gloriou.
privilege Of every child Of God to b.
holy :. and we do not wish to become st
holy that we shall cease to oppose every
thing thst opposes Christ and the estab
lishment of his Kingdom among men,
There are certain man.made institutions
to which S: C. k belongs, that the mem
bers of our Church believe to'b be sub
versive of the Church of Christ, as vel
as our Government, and we shall con
tinue our opposition, not to men, but t.
/ principles. Your Wayne correspondent
ought to know that Bro. Hunter, o
Pittsburgh, is not authority in the NJ E
G. Why did he not quote Wesley, W. at
son, Peck, Fletcher, Clark, Benson an.
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%Woodsfield is all ablaze on the
railroad question. The citizens there
are very anxious for it, and II the farm
ers along the line will do their duty they
viii surely have road from there to
Bellaire. Meetings were held last week
at Woodsfield and Beallsville. e.-Quaker
City Independent.
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HWhooping- cough, pneumonia, ca
tarrh-fever, scarlet-fever and similar dis.
eases are very prevalent north and west
Of US Qaite q number Of children
have recently died and many are still
suffering Take good care Of the little
children. Belmont Chronicle.
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CINcINNArl, March 3l.-The Enquir.
er's Charleston, West Va, special says
Judge Wait, Of the Ninth Judicial Cir.
cult, has granted an injunction staying
the removal Of the capital to Wheeling
The capital will remain at Charleston
until the courts have an opportunity to
pass upon the validity of the act Of re.
moval, which, it is claimed is unconsti
tutiOnal
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vThe late Ohio Legislature is get
ting pretty roundly abused for some fol-
lies and blunders which it committed, but
uponthe whole it would not be easy to de-
signate a Legislature which has teen
more useful to the people. The follow
ing figures make very creditable show
ing, and one which can bereadily appre-
eiated:
Take for Instance it's record in the mat
ter of appropriations and compare it with
the Sixtieth General Assembly, the one
that just preceded it:
In the session of 1872, the appro.
priatious for General Revenue 7
and Asylums were, ~ 327, ,3S4 81
In the adjourned session of 1873
they were 2,677,SS9. 40
Making total Of fas $4sO5,ss3 o.
The appropriations Of the present
General Assembly for the same purposes
we're:
During the session Of 1874, $s.i9t. .7s5 Il
During the session'of 1876; 2,ls9,556 80
Making in all. $4;3S1 BAL 90
This shows q decrease of the State ex-
penses OF S523, ,SS2 Al, or considerably
more than half million dollars.
Then again, they have reduced the
tState taxes. Under the act passed las,
session they were reduced three-tenths OF
a mill on the dollar,
Making reduction of 1lt D.: $474.00(
] This sessienrednotion Of 1-10ofa mill, 15S, S,00(
MAkiag iisall, $751;, 2,00(
Then they have cat downtheir owr
time, in spite of all the talk about ths
long session. a..
The Sixtieth General Assembly was il
Sc ssion two hundred and: forty five days
The Sixty first, when it closes tomorrow
will have spent two hundred and twenty
one days in all Here is a saving o.
twenty-four days,about working month
in favor Of the present Legislature =
Tha, too, is something to their credit
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E Scientific men have at last proven
beyond reasonable doubt, that poison
on the system from smoking, will act
ually kill in one hundred and sixty sew
en- years. We warn our readers who
have been smoking nearly that long, to
break off at once.-Belmont Chronicle
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In the vote upon the adoption Of the
report Mr.. CONVERSE and Mr.. MuRLrN
we're s'exonerated" unanimously; Mr.
Coupon by II to 2, Mr.. WHITE by 81 to
13; Mr.. WALKER and Mr.. JONES, vote
not given; Mr.. HAAa by 46 to 81; and
Mr.. COOLEY by 4S to II.
The proceedings we're characterized
by great disorder and much violent Ian
guage.
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INCORPORATED - The Bellaire and
Southwestern railroad company is incor-
porated with capital stock of $500, 900,
by WILLIAM A. ARMsrRoNG aud others,
to build a railroad from Bellaire to
Woods6eld.- Rheeling Register, 29th
.,JF
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EThe efforts of the Democratic
rnembers Of the Legislature to pass that
Toledo bill, h,wssa bluuder which will cost
the party dearly.
as We trust that the Democratic State
Convention will not commit the Blunder
Of endorsing the Legislature.
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EEOur representative, Mr.. WATSON,
has arrived at home. He may have failed,
once or twice, to vote just as We would
have preferred, but he made reputation
as, . legislator, which few other mem.
Berssucceeded in gaining.
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HItis to be hoped that Athens
County will return GRossENoR to the
Legislature. BE sees to 1t that when any
discreditable thing is done, the Democrats
do not incur all the odium.
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~We are Of opinion that the next
Legislature of Ohio can he greatly ina.
prcyefby leaving Mr.. HAAe and Mr..
GORDON at home. They are of no credit
tothe party. and Of no advantage to- the
State. -
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HGRANr has started out on his reg
ular summer campaign. His time will
not be employed in working for the Pro-
hibition party, or in organizing lodges Of
the Sons Of Temperance.
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Ed. SPIRIT: Announce GEORGE HAR.
vEY HUFFMAN, of Green township, as can.
didate forCounty Commissioner; subject to
the decision of the Democratic County Con.
vention. MANY DRuocR Ara {
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others and echo answers-why1 Fer
haps the reason is, they do not sgree
With the lesser lights in Pittsburgh and
Wayne township, Monroe County, Ohio.
Yours very truly, j. MAssIE.
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ETQhietly,. but steadily the tide is
swelling 10 favor Of the railroatkfrom
here to Bellaire. All the preliminaries
are being completed as fast as time will
permit. The charter has been procured.
and, we are informed, fixes the termini at
Bellaire and We0dsfield, while providing
for extensions and lateral branches.
Reconnaissance of routes are being
made along the line TO facilitate surveys
which WILDE commenced, we understand,
this week.
Opening che books for subscription, is
delayed by the faw which requires thirty
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Ed. SPIRIT: Announce WILLIAM H.
BooIH, of Washington township, as q candi,
date for County Auditor; subject to the decis.
ion Of the Democratic County Convention.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
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:, H Couldn't GRANT be induced to ap
point Judge HAAa on foreign mission
Our country is suffering for want Of his
serrces m Kamtchatka.
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Notice to Township Assessors.

'T0wsHIP ASSESSORS are hereby notified
L to meet At the Auditors Once, In Woods
field, April Is. 1875, to receive their instrus.
tions, blanks, 30.
Bach Assessor is requested to attend, -
matters of Importance will be transacted.s
II sa5 n. H0RFFLRR, Auditor.
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Convention, Saturday. June 5, 1876,
REPREsENrATIvE.

{ ED. SPIRIT: Apnounce JAMES WAT
son a. 8 candidate for Denomination to the
Office Of Representative subject to the decis-
ion of!the Democratic County Convention.
...a.,sev MANY DKAocRArs.
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ED. SPIRIT: Please announce JOHN B.
briggs, of Center township as candidate
for Prosecuting Attorney; subject to the de.
cisisn OF the Democratic Nominating Convsn.
ton. MANY DsxocsAr..
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Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the 6rm Of
J y Riesbeck & Moore, of Ozark, Monroe
County. Ohio, was dissolved BY mutual consent
on the 25th day of March, 1875. The business
win be continued, and the accounts settled, by
N. q W. ]. Moore.
mch30, ,75w3 RlESBECK & MOORE.
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Ed. SPIRIT: Announce STEPHEN A.
ATKINSON, of Adams township,as candidate
for County An ditor, subject to the decision
of the Democratic County Convention.
MANY Democrats.
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SHERIFF..

Ed. SPIRIT: Announce THOMAS o.
LITTLE as candidate tor denomination to
the Office Of Sheriff; subject to the decision Of
the Democratic County Convention.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
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Ed. SPIRIT: Announce RICHARD K.
WALTON. Of Salem township. as q candidate
for County Auditor; subject to the decision
Of the Democratic County Convention.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
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Notice.

A Ill persons knowing themselves indebted
n to the underdgfd BY either note or book
account, are hereby notified to call and settle
on or before the fst Day 6f April, 1875,
as there will he change in the firm at that
time, ask all those indebted to me to give
this theii immediate attention, 50 that I ssa
settle up the old business. .sssas
- %. III. H.DANKWERTH,
feb2s. .75w6 olarington, Monroe Co, Ohio.
slEss "a essEts.. 80
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TREASURER.

Ed. SPIRIT: Announce W. T. MORRIS
as candidate for nomination to the Of
fee of County Treasurer; subject to the de-
eision of the Democratic County Convention.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
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PROsECUrIsG ATTORNEY.

Ed. SPIRIT: Announce A. j. PEARSON
as candidate for re nomination TO the Office
of Prosecuting Attorney; subject to the de-
oision Of the Democratic Comfy Convention.
MAsY DBxocRArs.
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CLAR1NGToN 0N
SCHOOL.


THE first session Of this School viii com.
i mence On Tuesday, April 10, and
end Friday, July ., 1876. None but compe.
tent, and experienced teachers win be en-
ployed, and no efforts spared TO make this
School equal in point Of excellence to any in
this section Of the country
While we desire the patronage Of any Wish.
ing thorough practical education, We espe-
cially solicit the attendance of those desif-
ing to qualify themIelves for teaching, as
special attention will be givent to that class Of
students. tS
TUITION. sSss
Common Branches. s..............s5 90
Higher q ........... z 90
Taition required in advance, and no de-
ductions made for absence except in cases Of
protracted illness. sss
Good boarding can be obtained ii reasona.
BILE rates. fH1G9 8EE
For further particulars address or call on
r.. E. TILFORD, Principal,
mch23, '75tf. Darlington, Ohio.
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COMMISSIONERS,

Ed. SPIRIT: Announce DAVID LENrz,
of Perry township, as candidate for County
Commissioners; subject to the decision Of the
Democratic County Convention.
MANY DsMocRArs.
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ID H The supposed "irrepressible con-
,1iotp on the north side Of our county, in
regard to thetwo projected railroads, has
been superseded by the most amicable re.
lations 1t never had any other founda.
ton than mistake as TO motives.
This reconciliation will very greatly
contribute 10 the success Of both roads,
and in case either should become hope
less, will concentrate the united energies
upon the other.
The prospects, for railroad in Mon.
roe County improve every day.
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80. SpIRrf: Anaouuce DAN1EE NEU-
HARr, sk., Of Center township, as candidate
for County Audit or; subject to the decision Of
the Democratic County Convention.
7-v rss MANI DExocRArs.
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EFThe Ohio Legislature adjourned
on the 30th ult in blaze Of excitement
There was perceptible tinge Of blue in
the blaze. ~ -
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RIA cheerful writer in the Barnes
vile Enterprise has discovered half a
column Of reasons for believing that the
building Of the railroad from Bellaire to
Woodsteld would increase the prosperity
Of Barnesvills:
We thought MARK TAPLEr was dead ;
be is not be writes about railroads to the
Barnesyillc Enterpri,s. He never "came
out stronger" under stress Of greater ad-
versities than in this case.
We shall expect next week, from his
f&eiie pen. q two column article showing
that potato bags are national blessing
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Ed, SPIRIT: Announce WILLIAM WED
DIE, Of Benton township, Is . candidate fol
County Auditor, subject to the decision Of
the Democratic County Convention. .y}
MANY DKNocRArs.