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From the Cincinnati Commercial
Our First Narrow Gauge.

On Monday last the College Hill Mar
row Gauge Railroad began to run seven
trains each way every day, Sundays ex
cepted. The road, new as it is, is oper-
ated with perfect regularity, and its sue
cess has been so comprehensive as to
be a surprise to all concerned To climb
q hill over Ave hundred feet high in q
run of little over two miles, is sharp
bit Of work for locomotive, and it is
an interesting sight to see the little en-
gine buckling to her task, gliding up
firmly and swiftly. 1t speaks we'll for
the merits Of the narrow gauge system,
which is now passing, with so much
credit to itself, from the stage Of expert
ment
A ride over the College Hill road now
is not only of interest to those concern
ed in industrial matters, and those who
are curious, but portion of the route
ia very attractive to the lover Of the 70.
mantle and pictures que in Lill and forest
scenery. The train, on leaving Mill
creek Valley, skirts the southern boun-
Diary Of Spring Grove, hisects some
market gardens, takes its way up the
green side of a massive hill, and then,
making almost right angle, crosses the
valley on high, long trestle. From
that point the ride is up heavily wood
ed ra,ine, with beautiful bill torrent
for close and meandering ncighbor.
Primitive trees of noble s'ze, festoon-
ed with heavy vines, cover the slopes,
for the ravine is one where the AK has
been laid lightly. 1t is famous region
for wild flowers, and the cool, dense
shade of "the woods" as that phrase
was understood in pioneer days. Picnic
parties could find no more grateful re,
treat in a grand old forest, and forty
minutes run from the city is all the tray
cling required to reach ii.
Another point may be stated, impor.
tant to the development Of narrow-gaugt
enterprises. The College Hill buses
used to carry from thirty to fifty passen
gers. day. The railroad carries from
one hundred aud fifty to two hundred
The increase comes from all the sur
rounding region, and no doubt fewe
buggies are drawn than formerly on th,
hill. This increase was instant, and wa
scarcely anticipated.
The time. card down is as follows:
/ Leave College Hill :15 A. NJ S:lI
A. N, DAT A. NJ. P. NJ, 3 30 P. n
5 20 p. NJ. and 6 20 p. NJ
Arrive at Cincinnati, via Cincinnati
Hamilton and Dayton Railroad-7 IS
A. Nj :55 A. NJ 1925 A. NJ, J ~
p. NJ, 4 p NJ 6 :05 p. NJ. and Il
P. NJ. tyra
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Luxury or Fatigue.

1t is a great pleasure t, get thorough
ly tired. The only way to fully enjoy
rest and sleep is to get tired first. Many
persons have an idea that idleness is
pleasure. There cannot be a more er-
roneous notion. Idle persons enjoy
nothing. A sense of langour haunts
them through the day, and of restless
ness through the night. Nor, on the
other hand, does mere physical exercise
qualify one for the highest enjoyment
for repose. 1t is the happy combina-
tion of mental and bodily'labor, requir-
ing recreation for both body and mind.
which alone qualities one for the com
plete realization Of the luxury of the
change to rest and sleep. And it is
only from such sleep that we awaken
greatly strengthened and refreshed.
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County Correspondence.
Written for The Spirit of Democracy
From Summit Township.
LEwIsvILLE, O., April 10,

LEwIsvILLE, o., April 10, 1876
Ed SPIRIT: The school taught,in SUBJ
district M 4, by Mr.. E Brown, closed
Saturday, 18th inst. This is the second
term for him in this school, 80 the peo-
pie are aburdantly able to "julge of the
tree by the fruit thereof" Mr.. Brown
has become very much attached to his
pupils here as shown by his closing re.
marks.
The morning exercises we're drill on
declalnations by pupils and select read
ing by the teachers present.
Quite number of The patrons and
friends gathered in the afternoon and
we're entertained with declamations by
the pupils interspersed with select songs
from "Pure G I'D" MANY of the pupils
show great proficiency in singing.
Able and interesting speeches were
then made by the teachers present =
Many good things we're said and done
but the best time of all is nov coming,
the s.ceetmeats are being distributed.
Well, after the candy was distributed
that house looked more like candy ex.
terminator than a school house.
The following teachers were present
Jacob Jones. John Gfeenbank, Mr.
Smith and G. w. Hamilton.
The closing speech by the teacher was
quite effecting in its character. We
hope it will be appreciated as it should
be by the good people of this district
A song and we disperse.
One OF THEN
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EFT The concession of % per cent on
ronnd-trip tickets to the Centennial Ex-
position is regarded by the press OF the
East and the West as insufficient to In.
crease the travel pcrceptibly over whatit
would be were the regular rates maintain.
ed The New York World pronounces
it ssuieidal" to the railroads and fearfHlly
detrimental to the Exposition, There is
to be no reduction, either, on large ex-
cursions. The rate is the same for a hun
dred excnrsionists as for one person. q
3 The effect of this willbe to keep away
from the showthousands who, were The
rates reduced one.half, as has been. the
rule with railroads making arrangements
for Conventions. mass meetings and 9TH
er large assemblies. would flock to Phila-
delphia. The best friends Of the 'Ekpo-
.sision, says the New York Evening Post,
,.'begin to fear that the very opening Of
its life will be clouded with something
like failure" and all due to the blunder Of
the railroad managers in adopting rates
that are too high for the masses ofsthe
people sks r sfsgs4 s nsE a SIC
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Cause Of ''Sheepy" Taste In Mui.

Almost every person who feels com.
petent to assign areason for the Sleepy
taste in mutton, will attribute this pecu:
liarity to different cause from any that
has been given by others Thomas p.
James writes that THE impression is
prevalent, even among experienced
sheep raisers, that the peculiar sleepy
taste sometimes found in mutton is due
to the contact of the wool with the meat
This is mistake which has occasioned
much prejudice against mutton as. food
The true cause of this taste or oder is
to be found in delay in disemboweling
the carcass The intestines should be
removed at the earliest possible moment
after life is extinct, and before the reno
val of the pelt. If the intestines are
allowed to remain until the pelt is taken
off, the gases emitted from them will be
disseminated through the flesh and pro.
duce the Objectionable taste and odor.
II proper attention is paid to butchering
well-fatted sheep, there will be nothing,
either in the odor or taste, to offend the
most fastidious. Properly served lamb
or mutton ON the table furnishes a most
wholesome delicate, delicious, and nu
tritious food which should largely sup.
plant the gross hog meat usually con
sumed in Georgia.-Prairie Farmer.
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HEThis is Gen. Sherman,s estimate

EE This is Gen. Sherman's estimate
of the fighting qualities Of Americans !:
Put the Southern and Northern SOL
diers together and you have the strong
est elements in military sense, that
could be gotten together for any nation-
al purpose. AS fighters they wenkl be
invincib!e. The Southerners are impet.
uous, and will 4 isht quicker. and fiercer,
but they give out sooner; the Northen-
ers are slower, but they stay longer !;
they have more endurance, and fight
steadier and more slubbornly. In fght-
ing qualities the South represents France
and the North Eagland.' Put the two
together and the devil couldn't whip
them"
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Anlaslnltnls
NUMBER, Il.
Rtfeiipts,

LAUNDRY BLuE--A good washing blue
is made as foliows Make sslution Of
.prussiate of potash. 2 e. and another
of prdtosnlphate Of iron. 8. add the
second eraduslly to the first, until tbe
prccipi.ate almost ceases to fall. then
str. in through linen, add water, an ! con-
tinue the washing until the blue color
begins to dissolve in II, when it may he
at once dissolved in distilled water and
dried.
An excellent sedative water FOR ex
ternal application, for bruises or aches
of any kind, is composed OF ammonia !;
ozs, tinctnrc of camphor draehms,
common salt 2 czs, antl water pinss !;
mix and dissolve without heat. Tiiis IS
largely used in France, AMI is sclil III
this country under patent medicine
name It is an excellent liniment for
cattle when strengthened by the addition
of 10 drachms more ammonia.
CRACKER PJDDING -Ole pound OF
butter or oyster crackers rolled iinc,cov
er with milk and let stand until soft;
from 8 pints to gallon will be sufli-
cient; ! dozen eggs well beaten: I OF q
pound Of raisins; sweetep and Il ssor TO
taste; bake in moderate oven, TO be
ea,en new with butter and SUGAR beaten
to a cream and tiyored Ii isgood
cold.
To KEEP HANS There is no better
way to keep hams through the summer,
free from taint or insects, than b.. hang
| ing them up in the smokehouse, which
| is of course TO be kept perfectly caik. =
When there is no smoke house or dark
room, sew each ham in a canvas bag and
thoroughly whilewash it. We have also
kept them perfectly by rubbing into
them wood ashes, packing them in ,bar-
rels and covering them with ashes.
A TEA DIsH.-An excellent veal loaf
/ may be made by boiling calrsliver
ard knuckle Of veal, lbs of salt porl, !,
2 onions. and some parseley together;
The knuckle and the pork should be put
! over fisst, and the others added after 2
Hours boiling of the former; chop all
finely, rub through colander,, season
well with pepper and, salt, and put in
bowls 10 form If lard is poured over
the top they will keep several weeks, and
are always welcome dish at the tea Ia
] bic.
LINIMENr For HoRsEs-R S. Steele
writes to the American Farmers Clab:
Some time ago | was good deal wor-
ried with a couple IF horses which had
snre backs. / tried various remedies
without success, and was beginning to
despair when the following recipe came
to my notice: "'rhe inner bark of white
oak bark boiled down in an iron kettle
! (never use a brass one) until it is IS
|black. as. ink; while boiling drop in 9
piece of alum about the siza OF q hens
egg" This liniment is to be applied
with sponge, and is good for any sore
or hruise: in fact, il is safe thing to
keep in ones barn ready to use when
occasion requires As l found. this &c
useful, / venture to seEd it for the bene-
lit OF others who may not be in possess.
ion of anything SO good. + think il II
also an excellent plan in warm weather
| to clean the collars often with CASTLE
soap.
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now, eff you're mind to try" was the
answer.
20! as likes not" replied the other !;
lone mans shootin's as good as anoth
er's in the dark"
"rhat needn't be no excuse" put in a
third voice; "we kin hev light wood
fire in two jf1ies,an' leetle sport'l sarve
to pass away the time
The fire was kindled, by the light Of
which, through crevice between the
closed door and the jamh, l saw three
worse looking cut-throats than ! had
surprised could be found even in Shelby
CouJty.
II Il Jest stick a rifle patch on this yer
doc for a mark" said the last speaker,
-.ilig "a ,h:ding place, FAN You
kin take your revolver an go to t'o,ber
end 81 the room and pop away"
A thin board Of soft pine is but poor
protection against "Colt's navy" To
break from my conceslment, or lie close
and take the chances, were the alterna
tives had to choose between, and that
qaickly. EitLer course seemed desper-
ate. II 1 remained, my body was d.
recily behind the mark, with no room to
turn to either side: and to leave my shell
ter was to rush into hands waiting to
she'd my blood
There vas another chance. I. too,
carried revolver, and was not without
skill in its use. The crevice already men
toned gave me full view Of the man
called Durton, who was all ready to take
the first shot.
Cautiously cooking my pistol, l raised
/ it and took deliberate aim at the villains
heart l experienced none Of the tremor
I had felt in the morning. My life de
pended on the steadiness of my hand,
and it was steady. Durton's pistol was
leveled at my breast when the report oi
my own broke the stiffness. The bandi,
fell forward, his limbs convulsed in the
struggle Of death.
His companions advanced step, as il
to his assistance, then glared wildly
around, and, like men appalled, by a sense
Of unknown danger, turned and fed il
terror from the scene. Nor was my .owr
departure long delayed. Wolves and
catamounts were hetter company than
had met with there. aNtl at the risk o.
encounteting them plunged into The
forest.
Luckily it was soon daylight, and
shortly fell in with couple of hunters
who, after hearing my story, accompa
MED me to the cabin.
"Blant Durton!' exclaimed one o
them, as his eyes fell upon the deac
body, the biggest scoundrel in all Texas
and down on our book for an early
lynching You've saved US some trouble
stranger.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-05-02

Julge w ,lliams and Dr. + lott went
fishing on Caddo Lake, Texas, and a
sudden gale upset their boat. They
swan to a willow tree aud climbed into
it They were about two miles from
shore, and their boat was blown away.
They spent nearly three days in the tree,
suffering intensely from hunger, fatigue
and slceplcssness. Occasionally they fell
asleep and dropped off into the water,
but tue plunge quickly awakened them,
and they got back into their psrches -
They were at last rescued bv friend:
who came to look for their bodies.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-05-02
New York florists are in the full bloom

9 New York florists are in the full bloom
of prosperity just now. The floral dec
orations for A. 7. Stewards funeral cost
$4,000 The Easter decorations at
Old Trinity Church cost over $4,000, at
Grace Church $4,000, and at Dr. Tyns's
$1,000. DR.. Chapin's church exceeded
any of these, its orders footing up S.
600. Some of The florists established
a corner on white flowers, such as lilies,
tube roses and japonicas, which was
only broken by sending agents 10 Phil
adelphia and Boston to procure them.
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Allentown. Pa.
wear of Railroad Rails.

We recently called attention to the re-.
ported fact that, on railway running
north and south, the eastern rail wears
out the faster. This has heen attributed
to the earth's rotation. We recommend.
ed that the eastern rails and wheels
should, therefore, be made stronger than
the western The Chicago Standard &C.
cuses us of making an error, as "the
wheels running on the eastern rail going
south run on the western rail going
north" AjDurnal that can print such
an absurtity as this only exposes its ig-
norance OF common things -Scieatifc
dWcricaa
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how 10 spe,l.

When you are given wor,i to spell,
60 through it at one jump; don't 60 feel
ing along as if you we're on the ice, or
down you will go, sure. Tackleit in this
style: l n In, with Ii, d di, with di,
with an 1ndi, a an, with an an, with an
Indi, with an Indian, ap ap, with ap,
with an In, With an Indi, with an Indian,
with an Indiap, o, with an o, with an In,
with an Indi, with an Indian, with an
Indianapo, ii S iis,wi a lis, with an In,
with az Indi, with an Indian, With an
Indianap, with an Indianapo, with an In.
dianapolis
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New Rule for Calculating the
Power Of Steam Engi0es.

To the E litor of the Scientific American:
| have made rule for calculating the
horse power of steam engines, by which
| get rid Of nearly two thirds of the fig
ures; it is as follows: Square the diam
eter Of the cylinder, multiply by length
of stroke in inches, multiply by the
number of revolutions per minute, null
tiply by the pressure of steam, multiply
by 4 as permanent number, and cut off
six figures 10 the right
DANIEL SHINE.
lln,{onn ID.
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lnisrellany.
Anecdote OF Washington.

Ia the midst of the gravcst operation,
and burdened with thousand cares and
anxieties, Washington never forgot the
minutcst details; he was as mindful OF
little things as big ones. Al the battle
of Monmouth, when the commandment
chief was riding up from the Freehold
meeting house, where he had been di-
recting important movements. he met
the main portion Of the Patriot army
rctrcating in wild confusion before the
pursuing B itish. With stern .indigna
tion and witheriug seproot be called the
officers to sense of their duty, and
then, by most saperhuman effort in
the face of CALLING fire from the enc.
my, he rallied his stampeding forces.
Feallessly, as though he were con-
scious of charmed life, he rode in the
thickest IF the iron storm, laying his
plans and giving his orders. The army
Of brave true patriots, which, half an
hour before had seemed on the verge OF
obstruction, panic stricken and without
order, was now up in steady unfinchine
line of battle, prepared to meet the I'D
vancing foe.
Ii was at this time. while plunging
through the leaden rain and iron hail
that Washington's horse was shot under
him. The CHEZ cody stepped from the
protrate charger, and received from the
hands of an attendant orderly fresh
horse, ready caprisoned, he turned to
the able body servant who followed
close through all dangers, and without
the presence of whose ebon visage 9
picture of Washington and his Fami
ly,' would not be complete, and quietly
said:
"Here, Billy. take the saddle. from
that dead horse, and look out for it,
And then he da shed away to direct tht
planting of Oswald's battery.
&c ,lly" exclaimed oil Billy, as h,
related the incident to one Of the family
on his return home "who ehber did Sc,
such a man as Mars Washington ?
Who'd eb5er' thought OBJ dat 50 Idle
but him9 / tell We Mars remember:
eberyt'ing eb'rytbing down to de berry
lettle. ~. Y Ledger.
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The night the South Carolina Leeis-
lature adjourned nearly every property
holder in Columbia sat up till day break
in company with o dark lantern and .
shot gun.
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The loss of the ship Victory. from
Shields for San Francisco, appears to be
beyond doubt. She had, basiles Capt
Jones, whose body was found on Mon
day. 25 hands and pilot, all of whom
we're undoubtedly drowned.
Tho collections at the Moody and San
key meetings amounted to 100000 Mr..
Moody said that if they could collect
100000 a gentleman had volunteered
to subscribe $4,000 i is intended to
turn all the money over to the Young
Meme Christian Association.
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LIVERY.
BURKHEAD & CO.,
Livery and Sale Stable,
North Of the Court House,
WOO DSFIELD, OHIO.

Funerals and Parties attended At reasonable
rates. sa,-
Particular Attention will be Paid
to Boarding Horses,
PRICES WILL BIB REASONABLE, and they
solicit the patronage of their friends and the
public generally. maySo,73.
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E4The persons calling themselves

wThe persons calling themselves
"Hayes, Arlington & Co y protesting to
be "Agents for the Centennial Commit
tee," are still engaged in their base
scheme of cndeayoring to entice limo.
cent girls to Philadelphia from all parts
of the country. In spite of the expo
sure and warning given recently by the
Tribune and other journals, they contin-
ne to send forth their circulars. offering
remunerative situations in the Centennial
Exhibition, expenses paid, and wages in
advance, to young girls,who are advised
not to consult their parents, bat to keep
the Offer q secret. IL is time that some
prompt and effective step were taken to
unearth the propagators of this villainy.
There are always enough of the ignorant
and uawary who are caught by such de
vices, however transparent TO the world
The latter may be The Womea's Chris
tian Ass6 @ a,ion.of Philadelphia and the
New York Young Women's Christian
Association have taken the m liter ear.
nestly in hand bat the scheme can only
be defeated bv its complete and renewed
exposure.-N Y Tribune.
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CEND 25c to G. P. ROWELL & CO., Nav
y York, TOR Pamphlet Of 100 pages, con,
I iiniug lists Of 5000 newspapers, and sst
mates showing cost Of Advertising .-meh2lr
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narrowing the Fourth Hash IN d.


He took out his greasy handkerchief,
says the Boston Courier, and commenced
wiping off the sweat and tears that were
making ruts through the dirt that ad-
hered to his stricken face. Mr.. Teagne
said: "Old woman been harrvin' We
agin ?"' And he answered: "Ef / wasn't
tuffer'n rubber l should have been a
corpse fore now. Dlrned eff I don't
wish Use deef, or sumthin'. don't get
no peace nowhere. ] got ter go clear
up ter Mount Auburn ter-day and plumb
up her fnst husbands grave stones. She
gin me two foot rule ter measure from
her husbands restin' place ter Baylie's
lot, to see eff thar's room nuff ter deposit
more remains Cuss sica business! 1t
looks significant and makes me uneasy.
Her dog goned tongue is frightful Jaw,
jaw, jaw, bout suthin' the whole time
Saturday night she sot her claws into my
hair, and Ill be blessed ef she'd leggo
till Hackett's wife gin her etherm And
the old man drove the stopper into can
Of oysters and went out and slammed
the door. Mr.. league remarked: "Poor
old Pratt has got himself into a Difficult
ty, and ef he don't put ON immortality
and wear shroud lessen year, N 6
liar / knowed the old woman fore he
married her; she's peeler you bet"
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Min Builling and Mill Machinery

- Az PRRPARBD TO FURNISH PLANS
and srsolrIcArIoss Of steam Flouring
nm. 0Ysst Mills, Saw Mills and Factories;
vIII take contracts for tbs erection Of all
kirds Of mills, sud 70 furnish the Latest i'm.
cyovsd machinery for them Have had 2s
yasrs axuerisncs in the business. Address
aBOR3E RIcaNkR,
- yerusalsm. Monroe Co., Ohio.
nehl i,'7or.
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Atlveftising Rates: af-s---r
Ons sqasre. III X lines,) one week, 81 90
xaoh snbssqusnt insertion fer ave weeks, 80
0As square, two months, 90
One square, three months, 90
One square, six months. 90
One square, one year, 10 90
One s;ghth column, one month, 8 90
One eighth column, three months, 10 90
One eighth column, six months, Is 90
ens siehth column, one year. 20 90
Ono fourth column. one month, so
One foarth column. three months. Is 90
On fcurth column. six months, 20 90
0ne fourth column. one year. 80 90
0pb half column, one month, 10 10
0as half column. three months. 90 90
One half column, six months, 80 90
one half column, one year, SO, 90
One colunn, one week, 10 90
One column, one month. Is 90
One column. three months. 30 90
One column, sir. months, 45 90
Ono column, one year, 80 %