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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-01-14

FUN AHEAD.-As will he seen by
advertisement in another column, that
popular lecturer, J. Joshua Jenkins
(E. ID. TaylOr) will deliver his hu,nor-
GUS and interesting lecture, "Just for
Fun" at the Opera House on Monday
evening. No one should think Of
missing the rich treat. The papers all
speak in the highest terms of the lee
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sesanaa Flour. !,
MAsnN & SnN's
ROADS in elegant condition.

ROADS in elegant condition.
THE Ravenna Union Schools ere.
sumed" on Monday.
Go to ]. C. Prentiss' for your Rink
tickets, and also for skates.
The days heightened and the cold
stregxtseeeas ETREE9
THERE-has been a marked softening
of the atmosphere in the last 4S hours.
THE Disciples are holding evening
meetings this week with good attend
ance.
THE grand Charity ball takes place
at Cleveland tonight.
Our ice dealers are now harvesting
heihgStssT sxH,I aasssH1
" TfitsxoMsrEss ~ sbsen J prstty
low during the past week.
TRAMPs don't seem to be as numer-
Gus of late.
THAT hanging-on-the-gate business
has played out now.
THE "jingle of the merry sleigh bells
Is still heard in the land, bat the coat
ing of snow is rather ''too thin"
IT is hardly necessary TO examine
the thermometer to ascertain that it is
slightually cold.
The Lieutenant Governor was in
town on Saturday, looking as H(e)arty
as ever. e.
WE learn that there are several
'cseeslof that drssded slisease, 4diph-
theFia, in town. .HM IllaIU
WE would call the attention of those
wanting lumber and spring wagons.
to the advertisement of Mr.. 0. S.
Buzzell.
BY postal card from Mrs. Nellie
Stanford, we are informed that she
expects to be here during the coming
week and to commence delivering
Abbotts History of Ohio to subscri-
pers. 1915 u,.d yJi1T 1e9i d. !
On Saturday last nine men were en-
gagged in getting out ice on Ward Pond
about twoTmiles south Of town, and
eight of their number were nipped by
the frost. md 3Iut1d sI30i- NO
The Oratorio of "The Feast of Bel
'haZzar" is in rehearsal under the di-
'ection of o. L. Blakeley, and will be
,utup0n tbs stage at the Opera House
h short time, 3@ - "A A. -
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New AdVertis'ts.

Report of tho Condition of the First Ma
tional Bank at Ravenna, in the State of
Ohio, at the yClese, of -Bpsiaess>on the
31st day Of December. 1874: 6,
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York State Buckwheat Flour. at
MASON & Sons.
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T osT.

The person that picked up a pair of large fur
gloves on the street or in the Court House. will
be paid for his trouble by leaving them at the
Office of the Democrat 1w*
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White Shirts.
Six best White Shirts at PURNELL's for SIS
Shirts M ade to Order.
Get your Shirts made 10 order at PURNELL'S
Hair Work.
Get your Hair Work at PURNELL'S.
Ladies' Night Gowns.
Ladies' Night Gowns at PURNELL's for 81 81.
Braiding-
For your Braiding. go to PURNELL'S.
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PUBLIC SALE!

n am going to move to Missouri L will
"A sell at Public Sale at my residence in
Sharlestown, miles north and mile west of
Ccarlestown Center. on
Saturday, February 6th, 1875.
Commencing at 10 O'Clock a. m the following
property:
40 Acres of Real Estate,
Good buildings. good timber and good running
water through the Farm. Also, my personal
property. consisting in part of
j Eead OF working Horses; ycarling Colts,
new milch Cow. yearling Heifers Pigs 40
bu Potatoes: so bu, Corn, % hu Oats, tons of
ray good lot oi Poultry. Wagons and Bug
gies. good pr Bob SIeds nearly new Saving
Machine. in good order. I set Blacks Ri ith Tools
All my Farming Tools and Household goods.
IEkMS-EaSy on real estate: made known on
day of Sale. JUDSON HAIL :.
i. III. BEAN Auctionecr
Charlestown, Jan, l. 1875 1913 At
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We are also offering bargains
in Flannels, Cloths, Cassi-
meres, Wool Blankets, Car
pets, Prints, Cotton Flannels,
Cottons. and Domestic Goods
generally.
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ToGIE's YEL1EIR OF LlFE.l JIt

MASON & SoN will pay the highest
market price for Butter and Eggs.
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We continue to offer many
kinds of Dress Goods far be-
low the cost Of importation.
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OBERLIN
conservatory of Music /!

q PRING TERM begins Tuesday, Feb. 10Th
- Summer term begins Wednesday. May, IL
Fall term begins Tuesday, August 31>t
BRANCHES TAUGHT,
Piano. Violin, Singing, Organ and Theory
Send stamp for Catalogue, to
F. b. RICE, Director, Oberlin, o.
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- RESOURCES.
Loans Loans ana Liscounts-.. S15S 066 81
@Uferaraitsss I'VE " ......-....lzs 642 "a
y: ;. Bonus to secure Circalati6n. 10OOOO 90
- - BONUS on hand .-..!.--... 500 90
Other stocks, Bonds and Mortgages ss 100 10
Bss from other National sanks.. 81 SCI i /
Bue B lIom state Banks ana Bankers. OH a.
Banking House. ..-......... II. $50 90 =
Furnitars and Fixtures ,..... 500 O0-1a. .o5o %
Current Expenses and taxes paid. 49s 70
II nTremiQms paid OVERWHELMINGLY ~ SO
Checksahd other Cash Items 5. b I53 10
IBi Biiis Of other National Banks. L, 1876 90
ts.s. PIE OF SsaSe Banks 80 116 %
els9 ..........-.......... SIG Sc
Icpaf Tender Notes. 49, or S53 S53 oa t,s
RcdemptionFand with U.s:Treasurer $50 80 % 20
So = e~r~zszzas =e ssss.sas n
Capital Stock paid in. : :. 500 900 90
Other undivided Profits =. .....:.......i 1855 4s
GirGuiaton Outstanding s5,1OI 90
hldividusi Deposits. {. :. 's5o.oos Is 2 w ~
Dem and ;certif's Of deroslt.. 81 $50 %
4 I'm me cert icates Of deposit 1ssss II lEsT 81
Due to State Banks and Bankers. 762 62
$3.50 ssas II
1, Ghas. Z. Witter. Cashier. of the First Ma
that the above statement is true, to the best OF
my knowledge and belief
&. Z. WrTTER, Cashier.
+ +: : :. M!jSHEFk. NJ %5HE. Directors.
y County 1an ef Of 8h,oi Portage. S,
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this
18Th n !ay of january 1875 w r,o,.s
Jan. 1s. 1875 '' ''''Se oo' on'o'
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Holiday Goods.

A good assortment can be found at
low prices, by calling at the store of
N. CONVERSE 81 Co.
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MASON g. SON. i

Portage County Agricultural
STANDARDIZATION of Officers.
TTHHE annual election of officers will be held
day, Jan 18th, at one o clock +. NJ A fulTat.
tendance of members is desired. = =
Jan G. 1875. ---',1-,'.' 1850
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NOTICE

To tie Stoc6hOECterS OF tho IS.st3tl-
btIL Coat and Mining CO,n1,any.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on zft-
Wednesday. tho 9th day Of February, 1875
at one O'Clock P. Dr.. the stock of stockholders
in said Company who shall have failed, by the
time aforesaid, to have paid the assessment of
$3.50 per share made June Goth, 1874. and the
assessment of $1,000 per share, made October
18th. 1874, will be sold at public auction at the
Office of d. n. Furry, Secretary of said Compa-
ny, Bavenna. Ohio, in pursuance of the statute,
and the bylaws of said Company.
By order OF the Directors. E,f -<
DAVID n. FURRY, Sea'y.
Rnvenna, January 6. 1875. 33s-4w
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Will receive in exchange, at
highest market price, Dried
Apples, Dried Peaches, But
ter, Eggs, &C., in any guam
titles.
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M a SON 81 SoN
ts DEALERS IN rs ssa-.i.
GROCERIES PROVISIONS 81
CORRECTED WEEKLY.f

RETAIL PRICE LIST.
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is. S.SIlitl&CD.
RAvESxA, Dec. z, 1874.
New ewArrangement-StOck to be
Reduced.

In order to bring about a contemplated new
arrangement in my business by the first of Jan
sary next am now Offering my entire stock of
Boots Shoes, Rubber Goods, Ladies' and Chill
dren's wear. &C., &c. at Greatly Reduced
Prices so as to have little to invoice posi-
BILE Call and examine goods and enquire the
prices. J.C. MALONEY.
Ravenna. Dec. LISA. 337.
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Also, Gloves, Mittens, Ho-
siery and Ladies' Furs. VI
Our stock is large and first
class, and we perform what
we advertise.
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platform he has met with manifest success
having lectured the past season over 100 night
and in nearly every instance been recalled tins
season. In Utica, at his third lecture nearly
aOOJ tickets were sold. Jenkins style is com
positc, combining the best points of the late
Artemus Ward. of Josh Billings Mark Twain
and the Daniury man; his humor is constantly
bubblIng and sparkling from the current of his
discourse. and keeps the audience in the best OF
humor. Those hearing him for the first tins
VIII enjoy treat so rich as to be perhaps un-
expected.
ADMISSION
Gallery SO cts. Dress Circle Scots
Reserved Seats go cents.
Tickets for sale at Brainerds Drug Store.
Doors open at O'Clock, Lecture to commence
at O'Clock.
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A CARD
10 Our Friends & Patrons.

We announce in good faith a
change in our firm about the
1st of February next, before
which time we must reduce
our stock to the lowest possi-
BILE limits.
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The HersOme Caters,

A very stylish and convenient Shoe for Mems
wear. Price &c 90, at W.D. DURHAA'S.
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CLEVELAND & PITTSBURG RAILROAD
On and after Nov. l5 1874, Trains will leave
stations daily. (Sundays exceptcl) rs follows:
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RAyENNA, Dec. "a. 1874.
FLoUE-kings' o. X. best Amber p Sack 81 50
Canton. Huntington BIOS WV
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-12

highest standard of public morality.
Macaulay states that, during the last
century. 30 prime minister, however
powerful, has become rich in Office,
and several prime ministers have i'm
paired their private fortune in sustain
lug their public character" TIE late
Lord Brougham said, We believe, that
he dd not remember a case of official
corruption i'll that country for the last
forty years. In the United States, on
the other hand, the progress has been
from honesty todishonesty; from puri-
~ to degredation; from virtue to
shame. II history is to repeat itself
here IN th4s matter, it can only be
EFT cted by such a reform as has oc-
Cared i'll England, and this can only
be accomplished by bringing on d OK
the honest men Of the country, and the
throwing overheard of the pirates and
o!underers who now have possession
IF the Ship of State.
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-12
1EsE ORPHAN ASYLUM.

North Carolina has no institution
within its borders which has so strong
a claim upon it's people as the Orphan
Asylum, situated at Oxford. Founded
under the auspices of the Grand Lodge
OF Masons. it has and is extending its
advantages in sll directions. Sustained
by the voluntarily contributions of the
subordinate Lodges, aud the hbe-
rsiity of the people generally, its
beneficial Influences are already being
felt Ivy the d, stitute end deserving or
plans of the State.
Under The auspices of gentleman,
whose Qualifications # heart and b. ad
81 " ueil fit him for the responsible
charge which has been entrusted to
hsm. the Orphan Asylum is no longer
An experiment., but an institution,
tir:Diy rooted in the sympathy and
affections of our people, and destined
30 nestow credit aud honor upon the
State.
10 charity appeals more strongly to
our feelings and our self-interest. We
cannot afford, if We so desired, to al
low our iLdgeDt orphans to grow up
IN ignorance. The evil consequences
would involve every interest in the
Stare. its banefu! influence would
pervade every moral, social and busi-
ness circle, and leave It's damning re
cbrd upon the prosperity and happi-
n~%s % the whole p. ople.
It gives US pleasure to note the very
neral interest which is manifested
throughout North Carolina in the
,owth and prosperity of this Asylum.
a4d we do hope it's claims will not
onIy attract the attention of the cha'i-
bic. bnt our Legislators will extend
such aid as the public ex; gencies will
Justify. The Orphan Asylum should
become the pride of the State.
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-12
VOL. s..

| ~ that be said, IN sub tance. tilat The
bin amending the Charter of the C.ir
Of Wilmington was introduced mt.
the Sanatt, On Monday and reported
| back ON Tuesday morning, wh~n Il
notion was made TO nd the ruie-
and put 1t on its passage. Senator
Cant"ell asked tiHf to examine the
bill and be thougiH it IL matter Of
courtesy and justice TO any Senator.
however ObuoXious his couro;, tnay
have been, to extend it to him. molt
particularly when he WAS III a hope
less and poweriess minority He was
Know. 10 bs- warm supporter of the
bill and desired to see 1t passed,
but thought it right aud proper to
show some consideration to there quest
of the reprt sentative, at least III naine,
of the people to- be affected. He was
surprised to rec himself put down ~
unfriendly TO Wilmington when from
the !ncipleucy Of the Carolina Central
Railway he had been its warm frieUd
and on all OCCASIONS had voted fOf
every prof CT brought Onward by thf
friends Of the ''lity by the Sea.
1t certainly was not my lntention To
do Mr. Waring any injustice and If / |
have done HIM any wrong L am ready |
most chrerfu!iV ITO restore HIM four |
fold. The Senator is cerrai' j. correct /
lii snylDg he has been friendly :" WI /
m1Dgton. ami will, am sure, appr-c5- +
ate any undue SeueItIveDtss wien i,t- /
Considers how CALLING 1t Is fer units !
meu 10 live under negro rule and tht !
r+puguance We feel at having sncb !
a nau rs Edward Cant~ ell as ouc
even lin na,oa." IT,.
wonder is that whlts, men can cont.0'
the nlscives ut ali under such cirrum
stances. s
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-12
OUR CITY AND ITS DEBT.

The act amending the Charter of the
city of Wilmington of course is mat
ter of interest to our people. At pres
ent it is the question which most con-
Germs our immediate citizens.
AS we have said, the division of the
city into wards was made upon a
property basis, which, when We regard
the very nature and objects of mu-
nicipal corporation, is but simple
justice.
To show how very equal this divis-
ion has been made, We have obtained
the following figures, which will prove
of interest:
Value of real estate 1st
ward. ....... 81 ,375, $50 90
Value of real estate End
ward. -. .......... u, ,377, 100 w
Value of real estate 3rd
Ward. ........ 81 1868, $50 OG
Total valuation. 49,. 81, 1913, 130 90
The valuation of personal property,
which in the whole city amounts to
81, 262, 227 90, has not been taken into
the estimate. It will be seen that the
division has been made as nearly
equal as possible.
The necessity for reform every
owner and industrious citi-
zen must surely feel. Since recon
struction this city has been under the
control of the Republican party..who,
as rule, are not tax payers, and were
more interested in spending money
freely among party favorites than in
looking to the real welfare of the CITY
A brief reference to the rapid in
crease of the CITY debt will very surely
demonstrate this fact.
City Debt Dec.
10th, 1866. s414,s5 90
Due from lakes S51 800 6S
Bills Receivable 7,1S3 35
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-12
LOUISIANA.
REPORTED COMPROMISE BE-
TWEEN THE DEMOCRATS
AND RADICALS.

WASHINGTON, t.b. 6-Noon-Dis-
,atcle> from New Orleans TO the New
\ nrk Times aud Herald r-pOr: that .
compromise which was adopted BY tho
Conservatives by a vote of thirty nine
q twenty seven Itinvolves there conf
ION "f the Kellogg government and
-t-s-at.ng five members. expelled by
Military. OF the Lower House. No.
Etrry and Penn protest. and Wits
,ff-rtd the resignarioD, which was not
accepted The clique here. who are
in CONSTANT Communication with New
lr!cana have no account of these o.
clrrences.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 6-Night-In
the Conservative caucus last night the
proposition under consideration was
that the Conservatives should have Q
u jority of about ten in the House aDo
bat the past action of the Kellogg
sovt rprnent shuuid not be inquired
INTO The vote stood 38in favor of this
compromise to 27 against it. Gov.
NcEuery said by this action OF csuous
It WAS evident to him that it wa time
70 lower the Democratic banner eo6
he therefore wished tn retire. l
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-12

surviving, stricken therefrom b. -
act of 1852. to be paid from ~ -.
sage of the act.
West, of Louisiana, peeopnAnA =
memorial of p. B. &. Pinohbaak. aaain0
action on his claim for admisnjon % ~
seat in the Senate. RefeeFed % IL
Committee on Privileges ana 70.
tions. In presenting it, Weoe odd: +
present the petition Of p. B. 8 PnGh-
back, Senator-elect from the 0oaAe q
Louisiana.
Morton, of Indiana, from Oomnnii4oe
on Privileges and Elections, r0Dog1oa
back the bill to regulate the ooun1inR
of votes for President and Vieo-preGc
dent. and the concurrant rooolutioo -
amend the ed Joint Rule, and aaho1
that the Committee bedischaRKed ftu0
their further consideration. 3 Voooo
ordered.
He also reported from the snsne
Committee bill to provide for 01 -
regulate the counting Of voeos ~
President and Vice President and d.
cision of questions arisioR thocaetun,
Placed on Calendar.
He gave notice that he would -
the Senate to consider the biu a
Monday next.
The Senate discussed tho Houso biu
to amend the steamboat lAws huh
reached no vote.
The Louisiana discussion vu b
renewed Wednesday.
The Civil Rights bill Was received
from the House of Representative
and referred to the judiciary OeaA.
mittee.
The President will send spoeial
message to Congress on Honde1 -
garding the South.
HoUsE-An investigation was direct.
ed into the expenditures Of the Weoe
ern Judicial District Of North Oaso.
lima siuce 1872.
Majority aud minority reports vsso
made by the Select Committeo a
Arkansas Affairs, and recommitted.
The majority report recommeds No
actiol by Congress or the govsen.
ment, an the majority report insists
that Joseph Brooks is the legal Gov
ernor o fthe State
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-12
SEes NsFE.;A%E.

The defeat of Senator Car penter, -.
/ Wisconsin, following so cloe., upon
:nat oi Senator Chand!er.C Michigan.
. il more significant of the n,-ar DE-
moraiizatiou aui despair OF the ka,;l-
Ga! party, even :han the October ale.
N"eemb elections. Both Of these
Senators were men Of mark III their
party councils. Mr Ciaunlrr was one
Of the oldest Senators in the body,
Ar. Carpenter had been hDDOfed i.v
hts patty with the Presidency OF til,
Seuate; both were pronounced EaG1-
Gals and great party and admins ra
ton fsvOrItes. Iudetd, except morton
and Conktlng, there We're none i'll Ii,
Senate who stood IS high IN the sliec~
ton of both.
The Leg slatures # these State
were Republican, aGi Chandler ara
Carp nter received the caucus not:i-
nations. Michigan and Wisconsin
are even now regarded as amopg t!ss
stnunchest Radical States. Y-t, whtD
the test came. the utter demorai.z:
tion of the party was made ma,:ifesf
Both have been defeated by d comb :
ton of Democrats, with such k-nub!t-
cans as refused 10 be bound by the
party action.
We see IN the signal defeat Of thess-
renowned champions Of RHiicalism
the sUrest evidences Of tue utter rorfe
and discomtiture Of the p&rty.
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-12
WILMINGTON Ann The WEST.

We have read, with much interest,
President of the Chamber of Com
merce to the Mayor aud Board of AL
dermen in regard 30 the importance OF
our railroad connections with the
West. We are g ad to know that the
officials of the Carolina Central Rail
way are fully alive to..the Importance OF
this connection.
We are permitted to publish the
following letter of MIR. Edward
Matth sws to SeD,lsor Graham, show
ing his disposition in egtrd to this
important matter. He is desirous Of
completing this connection, and will
DO anything to promote it. Whining
ton and the whole State are deeply in
terested this matter:
NEW YORK, Feb. 1st, 1873.
To the Hon. hn. 4. Graham. T i,
Chairman Joint l>loectct COn1nais
sion to aacestigate Railroads in
Uhich the State has an interest, Rat
eigh, N. G.
Dear SIR :-In reply TO your let
ter OF 9th ult I b. g to say that
will sell the claim and d-cree against
the Western North Caroline Rallroa"
Company, bought by me from Gs'h'.
Hiram Sib!ey. for exactly what it Cos
me. 1 paid General Siblty (s..77 OUO)
two hundred aud seventy seven thou
~and dollars, equal to cash, Oct. Goth,
1874.
My object in buying Gen. Sibleys
interest i'll this road was to hast4 lts
completion, which is certainly of NOR.
i'm p"rtance to your State than it Il
to me.
shall cordially cooperate with any
action on the part of the State tending
towards the completion of this 70 ID
which. connectine your State with n
West, will add to your wealth five
times the cost of finishing it.
When tho completion of the West
ern North Carolina Railroad is assured,
I shall gladly assist either the State OF
any individuals in building the road
| thlongh to Ducktown.
am, dear sir,
Your very ob'dt servant,
| EDWARD MATTHEW'S,
par J. 3.Branden Natthswss Att