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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
mulfarY Nnles.

The harness for the A. L. A. Co. arrived
last Monday. There are six sets.
The Ashtabula Light Guards meet next
Wednesday evening for the election Of Off
GERS. The company now numbers over if-
ty members.
Lieutenant Bartlett, of the Ashtabula
Light Artillery has received from the Ad-
iutant General copy of the Laws Of
Ohio to Enroll the Militia, and to Organize
the Volunteer Militia" from which We
make few extracts:
ssSEc. "a. Each company of infantry or
cavalry organized under the provision of
this act shall be credited to receive annual
ly the sum ofone hundred dollars as COM
pany fund, and like allowance of fifty
dollars shall be made for every two guns of
battery, for care of arms and other incl
dental expenses of said company or battery,
said sums of money to be paid to the treas
urer of such company or battery out of
the general revenue fund of the State.
= That each and
every city, incorporated village or township
such an organization now exists,
furnish the same with suitable armorieS
and provide for paying the necessary ex-
'penses thereof.
''SEc. 80. There shall be an encampment
of each battalion or regiment of infantry,
I if practicable, once in each year, to last not
less than three days"
s'See. 80. That each and every officer
and member of such organization shall re-
ceive one dollar per day, or one dollar per
night, or two dollars for each day and
night together, when serving under the
order of the governor, sheriff Of their coun-
ty, or the order Of the mayor of their city
or village, or judge, to suppress riots or to
enforce the laws, to be paid out of the
treasury of the State.
''SEc. 43. Whenever there shall be in
any county, any tumult, riot, mob, OF any
body of men acting together, by force, with
intent to commit any felony, or to offer vi
oleDce to persons or property, or by force
and violence to break and resist the laws of
the State, or any such tumult, riot or mob
shall be threatened, the Commander-in-
Chief, the mayor of any city or village, the
sheriff, or any judge of the county or su-
preme court, directed to any commanding
officer of any regiment, battalion, squad
ron, or company, to order his command, or
any part thereof describing the number
and kind of troops), to appear at time
and place therein specified, to aid the civ
il authority in suppressing such violence,
and supporting the laws.
The guns for the Artillery Company ar
rived last Friday. There are two of them
and are made of bronze metal.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
Is. 4 Nj. RaIImar


The tables of the Report of the Lake
Shore Ry show an alarming decrease in
earnings. The falling off in freight re-
eeipts was 50, ,279. 81. e4; passengers, $685.
22s 40 and in all other sources S1O6. .s95. 81,
making total decrease of 50, I'll, 9s2.-
Against this was saving in operating ex-
penses of $500, so. SO, but the net decrease
on the years business as compared with
the previous year was S2,Oe1, ,O61.32. The
heaviest prcportionate falling off, as will be
seen, was on freight. The decrease of
freight receipts was IL per cent, while
the falling eff on passengers was considera-
bly, less. The ruinous competition between
the leading lines began in 1874, and con-
tinuing through 1870. was mainly respon-
sible for this. The loss through decreased
business was but 5.67 per cent, while that
caused by cutting rates is placed at 12.45
per cent. The result of this destructive
strife is shown still more clearly by the
fact that in 1874 the net earnings Of the
line were S6.25 per share, while in 1875
they were but S2.25 per share, and this in
s7ite of considerable reduction in operat-
iny expenses.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05

an cOncerned. end shonld no longer ;,

Ill couScIitcus datu SAAouAu uO AouBcN "
winked at q sst n
would suggest that in all pacticable
cases the same teachers be employed for
both the winter and the summer schools.
The advantages of a permanent teacher
are so many and great, that tits exceeding
ly desirious that the popular practice OF
frequent changes should cease in all posi-
bic cases; these advantages are so aPpar-
ent to all who reflect upan the subject as to
need no definite statement. ia-
Please remember that the best qualified
teachers are in the end the cheapest; and
that incompetent teachers always cost more
than they are worth. The few additional
dollars per month required to secure the
services of a thoroughly qualified instruct
oEpf or children are most prohtablein-
vestments The object of our schools is the
improvement of those who attend them: !:
such improvement viii not be secured un-
der the instruction of an ignorant or i'm
moral teacher The greatest possible de-
feet in the qualification Of those to whom
the instruction of our children is commit
ted is the want of high toned morality
No where else are evil principals and Vi
cious habits more Obstructive in their oper-
ations, than in the teachers of our chill
dren. A noble. honorable, pure spirit is
an indispensable requisite in one whose
work it is to mould the character and
shape the destiny Of the young. The latest
general school law of Ohio, makes a good
moral character essential to obtain such
certifcation. BIG.
Eds. 1sl.-The sowing of oats and the
planting of potatoes is the occupation of
the farmers about these days. As the pres
ent affords but an indifferent earnest of
the season of gathering the products Of the
earth, the farmer is looking ahead for
bright sun, warm rains, and the spring
grain and grass which make the glorious
harvest. ss - .131 s ,ial-
- That famous team of our friend VIM.
Blanchard, plowed 13 acres in 4. days, and
George Blanchard held the pillow, and as
he says, MIXED 8 COWS and did the chores
each day. Anyone who can beat that may
speak out and the public shall listen.
On the night of Saturday, Goth, the
house of Mr.. olds-a much respected citi-
zen-was entered and $72 taken from his
pantaloons., The pocket-book it was taken
from was fOhnd IN the road the next morn
ing. Some villain was posted and made
an intelligent dash for the money!
Much sympathy is felt for Mr.. olds, as the
money was intended for q payment upon
his house, and had been hardly earned.
The thief has left no clue behind. 8I u
Pratt's store has been replenished; and
he is able to offer glorious chance for
bargains. Mr.. Pratt viii, probably take
trip to New York soon, as delegate on
church matters. 9Egi iis etaf 34 4
ZIG. W. Higley, a brother of your CORES
pondent, and a partner of the firm of Hig-
ley & Co., of New York, is on a visit here,
with his wife and child. 2 He reports busi-
ness good inythe great metropolis, and the
prospect for better days encouraging. al
There was a heavy snow storm in por-
tions Of New York on, Sunday. H1e.
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AsHTABULA COUNTY NEWS.
FROM OUR own CORRESPONDENTS.
Oh ELL.


Eds. Tel.-The Office of local director is
esteemed by many as very humble, and
there are many of our citizens who look
upon it as unworthy of their notice. The
law provides no payment for their services,
and in very many cases the remunefatioh
of thanks, even, withheld from them. But
humble and proftless to the holder as this
Office may be, it is. nevertheless, one of un-
speakable importanee-one in which the
present and prospective interests of our
township are most seriously involved; and
one which demands good degree Of bust
ness capacity, and the most conscientious
fidelity, if faithful to the trust committed
to their charge; our schools will rarely fail
to work out results most beneficial to indi-
viduals and to every public interest. The
$1,036 expended in the payment Of teach
ers, will prove wise and profitable invest
ment. But if our local directors do not
appreciate their Office, and wisely perform
their duties, in vain will be all the expec-
tations which have been centered in our
school system. They should employ no
teachers who have not at the time of their
employment legal certifcation of the re-
quired qualifications; the law is definite
and decisive on the subject, and knowef
no sufficient reason for violating this nee
essary and just rule. It should be remem-
bered by all that township clerks have no
legal right to draw orders in payment Of
teachers for time not covered by certifi-
Gates of qualification, granted by lawful
examiners. The provision of the school
law is as applicable to the case of an as
sistant as to that of principal teacher,
and must be strictly complied with before
their pay can be drawn from public funds.
The attempt to blindfold the law by add
ing the wages Of an unqualified teacher to
that Of qualified one, is an imposition on
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05

The new silver coin has made its az
uearance here, and script is gradually dis
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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
STATE OF OHIO.
WHEREAS, the LONDON As As

COLUMBUS, May ], 1870.
WHEREAS, the LONDON AS
w SURANCE CORPORA FION located at
-in the United Kingdom Of Great Britain
and Ireland. foreign Fire Insurance Company. is
possessed of at least the anonut Of actual capital
required of similar companies formed under the
act entitled IAN act to regulate Insurance eompa
niee doing an Insurance business in the State Of
Ohio passed April q, 1872, and the acts amend
atOry thereof and supplementary thereto, and
has deposited with the Superintendent Of Insur-
ance OF the State Of Ohio in trust for the benefit
and security of its policy holdes residing in the
State of Ohio, sum not less than one hundred
thoVsand dollars in stocks and securities required
and allowed by said acts, aid has fled in this
Ofice q certified copy Of its Charter or Deed Of
Settlement and detailed statement OF its assets
and liabilities. and evidences Of investments, and
otherwise complied with all the requisitions of
taid acts, which are applicable to foreign Fire
Insurance. Companies, partnerships and associa-
tions:
Now, therefore, in pursuance Of law, I. VIII
liam D. Hill, Superintendent Of Insurance Of
the State Of Ohio, do hereby certify that said
company is authorized to transact its aDprOpri-
ate business OF Fire Insurance in this State in
accordance with law, during the current year.
The condition and business OF said Company
December 31st, 1874. as shown by statement Of
Home Office made to this Department, is as fol-
lows:
Amount of actual paid up capital. e as 2e5.OO.O
Aggregate amt of available assets 2, 800 606. .19.0
A ggregate amount of liabilities, lex
cept capitaD including reinsurance 92.711 .146
Amount Of income for the preceding
year III CASH.. o@asSoSsON-O
Amount Of expenditures for the pre-
ceding year in cash, ............ 5Gs.1ss.179
The condition Of the United States or American
Branch, December s1st, 1875, is shown by state
ment. as follows:
Aggregate amount of available assets
IN the United States -. - -. &ss7.s67 so
Aggregate amount of liabilities in the
United States including reinsurance 240,015 46
year in cash IN the United States. 2os,Og7 "a
Amt Of expenditures for the preeed-
ing year in cash in the United States 232, ,494 6S
In witness whereof 1 have hereuntO subscribed
my name and caused the seal of my Office to be
Affixed the day and year above written.
W. D, HILL. Superintendent.
By WM. EwINe, Deputy.
FRANCIS E. HARMON. Ag,t at Ashtabula. o.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
Notlee 90 Subscribers.

Amy subscriber to this paper, old or new,
who will take the trouble to send his name
and address, with 25 cents, to pay for post
age, mailing cylinder, &c., to the well
known publisher, Mr., G. F. Vent, Ss West
Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, viii re-
ceive by mail, guaranteed in perfect order,
a copy of Hodgman's Family Album; a
full description Of which may be seen in our
advertising columns, or copy may be
seen at our Office.
It win be observed that this album is not
in the usual book form, 1t is in the form
of, an engraving, which is as sensible and
unique in design as it is beautiful and artis-
tic in execution.
The very liberal arrangement proposed
is designed for the sole and exclusive bene-
fit of our readers, and in order that they
only shall reap the benefit, the publishers
proposition ssitsppears in another column,
should be cut out and sent with the name
and address to the publisher; Mr. Vent as
above. ~ H
Tho latest styles Of Hats and the new
shades Of Silks, Ribbons, Flowers, &c., can
be found at Mrs. Merriam's Millinery Store.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
words or warning.

During the present year, as In the past, the
cause they neglect the means which would
reqtore them 70 health, Meet the fell destroy
er ~ the threshold, and dispute HIS invasion
BY that wonderful medicine, DR.. Morris Syr-
up Of Tar, Wild Cherry and HorehOund.
There tg 20 cough or cold, case OF Asthma,
Bronehit Us, Bl splitting, weak lungs, Group
OF Whoopfng Cough which viii not yield
more readily 70 this great botanic re medy
than any other medi icine. you would avoid
diseppo pointment and be speedily cured, . SIX
your Druggist for DR.. Morris Syrup OF Tar
wild Cherry and Horehound. Trial Size, lg
cants. Regular sizes 80 cents and One Do liar.
Fof sale By Geo. WILLARD.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
MARINE NEWS.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
May 1st-Prop. Vienna, Capt. Brown,
light, from Cleveland.
May 2d-Schr. May Guthrie, Capt. Ba-
ker, lumber, lath and shingles.
CLEARED.
April 27th-Scow Perry White, Capt.
Lynn, 80 tons of coal for Pt. CoIbourn.
The Straits of Mackinac are open. The
N. T. Cos propeller St. Albans, was the
first through.
The new coal chutes at the L. S. & NJ.
S. docks at the Harbor were put into use
for the first time last Wednesday, in load
ing the 1900 ton schooner A, Cobb, and
worked in very satisfactory manner.
Contractor Case & Jennings are success.
fully at work removing the shale from ell
ther side of the channel of the harbor.
They are very intelligent, gentlemanly and
experienced men, and their appliances for
the work in hand seem admirably adapted
to the end sought. They have two dredges,
one Of which is very strong and powerful
one, with a dipper of two yards capacity.
The work goes right along with regularity
and telling effect. Wherever the dredges
go they leave depth Of II to 1S feet. The
mode of blasting secures such breaking
up Of the shale as to leave it in very conve-
nient shape for handling with facility. Mr.
Jennings informs US that it was formerly
the method to put off one blast at time.
but better way has been found-that of
setting of number of charges at the same
time and instant, by means of:galvanism
Eight or ten charges thus exploded does
much more execution than in the old way.
We have been ceurteously shown these
machines by Mr.. Jennings, aud the couclu-
sion is forced upon us, that we have had
no dredge contractors who have carried on
the work with such steadiness and thor
oughness as the firm here alluded to.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
rYnnfed.

The largest line of mems fine shoes in
town, at lta Hastings
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05

We have been informed that the Ashta-
laites ignore the Oonneaut, jefferson and
Geneva braves, and claim all the victory Of
putting down the rioters at the harbor.
Reporter.
Such an article is very foolish with no
. better foundation than heresay, and very
vague at that. xss.E
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
70 the Democraeu- . { Ashtabula "a


The nervous weakly Invalid does not enjoy life,
but merely ''drags out existence" as the phrase
is. YnStted for the active pursuits Of life, and
incepaoie or partaking OF its pleaeuFes, 70 when
nealtp alone can give zest. Disinclined 10 social
lnterSourse, and prey 10 melancholy, the vale-
tpallarian is Indeed an object ofpity. yet mere
ls noi ming In ell this that cannot b remedlee ny
mat genta3, alteFafirotOuic gld norline dQet t1
ers Scnach 'Biiters,f which supplies deuctent
stamina, braces the nervous system, and over
comes those bodily Irregularities 70 which ner-
piseaes 0f the kidney and bladder. nlperiecf d.
gestipn and uterine troubles are fertile sources
Of debility. Their eradica ton, however, be-
ters are systematically used for that purpose.
The Bltters likewise annihilate fever and aguo
and other debllitaing febrile complaints o. q
w1lhTihi nature,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
To COnsumPtives.

The advertiser, a retired physician, having
proyidentiaIly discovered while a medical
missionary in Southern Asia, very simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure Of Consumption, Asthma, Bronchit-
is, Catarrh. and all throat andlung affections.
also a positive and radical specific for Nerv-
GUS Debility, Premature Decay, and all Nery-
Gus Complaints, feels il his duty TO make 1t
known 10 his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive he will cheerfully send. lfree OF
eharge,) to all who desire 1t, the recipe ior
preparing, and the directions for successfully
9selng, this providentially discovered RENE
~. Inose who wish to avail themselves OF the
oenentS OF this discovery without cost, can
do so by return mail, by addressing with
stamp. naming this paper
DR. CHARLES p. MARSHAL,
lyr1S7l No. 30 Niagara ST. Buffalo, n. Y.
Prof. Parker's Pleasant Worm syrup is
perfectly safe. extremely palatable. No ply
y1S70eoW
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05

FarewelI.-Farewell is lonely soundand
its echo has caused many q sad heart; but
none would feel saddened but rather be great
Ivcheered and benefited by saying farewell
TO all kinds OF Soda and Saleratus except D.
B.. DeLand q Co.'s Best Chepicai taler0tus
which win scatter rays OF sunshine and hap
pirless In every household, being always uni
-, ana i,,arfact $3.50 La.s...s isi E
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
Fine work.

Patehen, our enterprising livery man,
has Just taken from the manufaetory OF
Messrs. Thorp and Pfaf. very fine, two
bow. jaggar wagon. II is an elegant piece
of work, and speaks well for the ability
and taste Of the manufacturers.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05

-ANNExAFeK has gone over again. The
petition of the opponents for an injunction
was deemed to be insufficient, and permis-
Sion, therefore, was given to amend, and
tbe hearing postponed to the next term
Sometime next wear.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
Personals.

Mr.. S. B. Wells expects to be at Phila-
delphia at the opening of the centennial
Our community is saddened 10 hear Of
the continued dsngerousiIlness OF -4r. Geo.
C. Hubbard.
Mr.. RoBERT K. BEowN, formerly of
Cleveland, has accepted position in a dry
Goods house at Oberlin. o.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05

The annual meeting of the Woman's
Temperance League Of Ashtabula CO., will
convene at Geneva, May 10Th, at 1, p. m.
A committee will meet the, delegates at the
railway station, The meeting is an impor-
tant one; leteyery township send delegates.
In the evening, Miss Edwards of Cleveland,
will deliver her interesting lecture on the
physiological Effects Intemperance. :"
Mrs. JHo. HoLwAY. Sec. W. I'll.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
AshtaBuIa 1Garkef.
sF sls LAS .AsHfrABu1A, May 4. Is
MARRIED.

In Lenox, 10th ult. by Rev. John Holway,
loyal L. Clark, of Cherry Valley, to Miss Eva
R. Aylsworth, iof Lenox. ~
In Colebrook, ed ult, by Rev. Rufns Clark,
Charles O.. Ward, Of Colebrook, to Miss L. LII
da Maltby, OF Trumbull.
In Jefferson 24th ult, by Rev c. Wright, ].
F. Warning, Of Harpersdeld, to Miss Julia G.
Cooper, Of Geneva.
At the congregational Parsonage, in Jeffer-
son, I'd inst, by Rev. s. W. Dickenson,
George II. Wood, Of Geneva, to Miss Ada B.
Chapman OF the same place.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05

Caked Breasts, Rheumatism, Sciatica,
swellings. .sprains. stiff Joints, Burns, scalds,
Poisonous Bites, and all flesh, bone and mus
Gle ailments. can be absolutely cured by the
Centaur Liniments. What the White Gem
taur Liniment Is for the human family, the
Yellow Liniment is for spawned. CALLED, and
lame horkes and animals. lstl97
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
DIED.

KELLoGG-In Monroe, April 18th. Lizzy, wife
of P. F. kellogg, aged 50 years.
In Morgan, 2Ist ult. Mrs. Bruer, wife OF E.
Bruef. .ua5f~9ai4 l-Ht l4.
InTrumbull, 2sd ult. Mrs Isaac earle, aged
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
ENVELOPES.

We have large stock, of all the different
sizes and qualities, ranging in price from 6Oc
to $500 per thousand.
JAMES REED SON.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
ohed FInds a Frfend.

Obed has found friends genuine
friend. He has. On this wise it happened: {:
obed hungered for fsh-for fresh fish-as
did neighbor of his, frail man, who
could do nought but shiver blythe stove.
So 0bed sat him down and wrote the vet
eran grocer of Ashtabula for supply, and
this is theresponse that he got-that obed
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
PAPETERIES.

In this line of goods we have the largest
stock to be found in this part of the State.
The papers and envelopes are of all the popu-
lar styles-Damasks, Reps, Scotch Grantees
Plaids, Mourning, Granite Mourning, etc,
and in all the fancy tints. Prices from 20c to
Sl.25 per box. JAMES REED. & son.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05

hoys HpDDy slOes, Iust II ~ IuULLIsOH
The only Concert by the Boston Philhar-
monic Club in this county viii be given at
Smiths Opera House, Ashtabula, next
Thursday evening, May II. Don't neglect
this opportunity. sT F
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-05-05
KINGSvILLE.

Eds. Tsk-0ur Choral Union, Of which
Mr.. A. B. Luce is leader, conceived the
idea, without, however, consulting him, of
holding meeting at the leaders domicile,
on the 9th ult. The other members Of the
family were let into the secret. As usual, he
was at the post of duty-the store. Re
freshments were brought in and made
ready, while some twenty voices were
blended in song, when Mr.. ]. R. Brown
was deputed to wait upon Mr.. Luce and
notify him that be was wanted, and he
made his appearance while the singers
were rendering an old time glee, under the
lead of Mr.. R. L. Grover. Of course the
surprise and amazement were complete.
While this was going on inside, the band at
the door joined in with some Of their finest
music, and things took rather lively and
pleasant turn. The enjoyment could hard
ly have been greater-social, gastronomic
and musical. t,,{ s-f.f !.
The demands Of Spring, though not
crowding, are securing regular attentions.
Some of our citizens are making it appar-
ent about their dwellings, The grounds of
Mr.. VIM. Carr, and Mr.. Clinton Bartlett
begin to reflect much praise upon their
owners. s----------------'---
The Rev. HOugh is reported to have
preached his farewell discourse last Sab
bath. HisleaSing for the east as has been
announced, was enormously connected,
Iast week, with the name of the pastor of
] the Presbyteriah,church. lid III
Improyments are the order in our sister
viillage-North Kingsyille. Mr.. Lock
wood has purchased and much Improved
houses and lots. The new church build
ing, we suppose, viii be completed during
the season. afas d.,s ffs-aa.l
The Rev. Comings has been preaching
in the old school house. In consideration,
a very beftting donation visit has been
suggested. To show that this gentleman's
heart is in the right spot, he suggests that
it be large and liberal, and he will devote
it to the church building fund. The daily
note of the school bell is distinctly heard at
the lover bfllage. giving a ID RAhnss th&tthei
interests Of eddcations receive tdte share
of attention. G.
Mngsville, May 2nd, 1876.