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The New York herald., 1876-10-15
A DUPLICATE WANTED.

One OF our religious exchanges gives the following
romantic incident related by ominont clergyman
of this city 1t is proof OF tho triteness OF
tho old adage that truth Is stranger than fiction !"
The Rev. DR.. - had prepared himself very care.
fully for a Sabbath evening service. The day was
stormy and he expected few persona would pres
ent and tempted TO old sermon and save
his last and best Tor fine day and full house. But
he remembered the advice of the venerated Dr. Dewitt,
Nsvsr change your subject; let tho weather change,
but always adhere to your preparationi" To very
people he preached AT the close OF tho services
stranger came forward exhibiting traces OF emotion,
yhanked him heartily for tho sermon, and asked the
privilege OF walking home with HIM.
The talk was suggested by the sermon Reaching
his house, the stranger was invited in. He regarded
tho sermon personal, believed that his religion
should be practical, stated that the Lord had blessed
him I'm his basket and store beyond his highest ex-
vice. in bcs,owing his riches wisely Tho Doctor an
swcred that he knew OF an orphan society thai was
needy, but would require large sum to give It real
relief-at least $4,000 The stranger said nothing
but taking some checks IRON his memorandum book
filled up for $40 900 and handed over Ho thon
asked him 10 other charities that were really
deserving As names were given checks were drawn
In sums OF from 900 to $40 000 until no took his de-
preacher checks to the amount OF SOS, 900.
Thinking over tho matter the conclusion reached
that ehcr the man insane and the checks worth
less, or that under the influence OF deep feeling and
sudden impulse he had In haste done what no would
repent oil At leisure He confirmed in his imprcs-
sOns Dy Inc stranger presenting himself early tho
next morning, and supposed he would ask the return
oil his checks But II was TO ask il there
other object that reflection the Doctor could
recommend as deserving helping hand He politely
answered that he really thought the matter should
the present end where II was; that his gifts were
already munilccnt. Tho stranger answered, "It is
the Lords" and insisted The Doctor then said that
the Foreign Missionary Society of their church
was in strait Necessities great, contributions small,
debt impending missionaries about to be
"What amount would give relisfY" He hesitatsd. but
answered truly, "Fii.y thousand dollars" check
for the amount filled up. The III his
right mind. Tho checks were good, and duly paid.
Ever Since Dr. - has concerned himself about his
preparations, and is not troubled about the weather
sdhercs his preparation and leaves the rest to God
That man or duplicate Of HIM would DO welcomed In
many church In this city to-day.
The New York herald., 1876-10-15
HAD TO WEAR THE BREECHEs.

swel officer. what's the charge against this young
man ~ asked Justice Morgan yesterday, In the Tombs
Police Court
+ Patrolmsn Mitchell, OF the Fourteenth precinct, 70.
piled, "rhis is a young woman, Your Honor"
.'oh, indeed. What's the young lady's name?n
"Jane Wessner, y answered the officer.
"Weil Jane, give an account Of yourself How
came you to be attircd in male apparelfv
MISS Wessnsr being thus appealed to, said that she
em oy ed in musical Instrument mandatory At
No. 80 Crosby street, and IRON the nature OF her
work which required her TO bc near the forge, she
compelled 10 wear clothes that would not be In danger
oil catching fire.
james employer was also present and corroborated
the girls statement AS he gave her good character
tho Justice discharged her with mild rcprimand aud
informed Jane that burcated garments were not pcr-
mittcd the female sex.
The New York herald., 1876-10-15
l MOTHERS SHOCKING CRUELTY.

While patrolng his post on Friday afternoon the
attention OF Olcer DAVIS, OF tho Nineteenth precinct
was attracted by cries for help and, Fastening tho
direction from which thoy came, no found Sarah
Flynn OF No 305 East Fortysixh street, dragging her
daughter by the arm through the street, she horsci
being grossly intoxicated The girl Is thirteen years
OF age but appears little than nine, result oi
her mothers brutal treatment The girl had received
five cents from kind ncghbor Tor the purpose ol
bread but the mother took II IRON her and
bought liquor with H. This IS not the nrst time the
woman has maltreatcd tho girl Tor she - frequently
and while Ia this condition beat her
almost insensibc with the stave Of . barrel. Justice
Wande IN the FIity-scventn street Poce Court yes.
tcrday scnt her TO the Island for SIX months the grl
being sent TO the Juvenile Asylum.
The New York herald., 1876-10-15
CHAT BY THE WAY.

Everything Of value has its counterfeit This is
equally true Of bank bills and virtue
There be found better for the battle OF
lie than the answer Of the Imperial Guards on the
field OF Waterloo The Old Guard may die but IL
never surrsnders."
beware OF toadstooIs whom you are gathering
mushrooms" IS the advice given by OF the papers
The same warning should bo hung up IN q glt frame
In every clergymans study.
preacher said, IN the excitement OF extempore
speech, "There Is sleeping tho that Is
Gslns 70 glory" One Of the congregation, who had
The New York herald., 1876-10-15
A DOCTOR ARRESTED.

Robert H. Ochiltree, a doctor, residing at No. 2i6
West Twentieth street, was arrested yesterday by
Roundsman Warlow, OF the Second District Court
squad, on charge OF grand larceny The complaint
was made by MRS Margaret G. Swift, OF No. 70 West
Third street. who states that September last she
sided IN tho house No ia West Twenty greet
During her absence IN the conntry on september ~
she claims that DR. OchilLres removed her furniture
valued 81 000 from her residence 10 his own, where
he still retains It. DR.. Ochrec admits removing ths
furniture but says that II Is only worth $500 and that
he has a lion on IT, Ho held for trial in 81, ,OW
hall
The New York herald., 1876-10-15
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

During the week $50 900 arrears OF taxes for 1854
The Croton water receipts last week were $29.46L
The public baths Of the city were closed yesterday
and will be wed winter quarters In Gowanus Bay.
There received yesterday $S07, 900 on personal
taxes.
City Marshal Hayes has mn oficer stationed at the
dock OF the Pacific Matt Company Tor the purpose OF
sezing the steamship Colon, that h hourly expected.
The levy be made to satisfy claim Of the city for
about 500, 900 unpaid taxes for 1874
The New York herald., 1876-10-15
THE COTTON EXCHANGE.

committee Of 1--WE, appointed by the managers OF
the Cotton Exchange are In session each day to
ccvo tho views OF merchants who members OF tho
Exchange TO the alteration Of article ~ oil the by
When iull opinion has been obtained the com-
miitec Will make It's report
The New York herald., 1876-10-15
POST OFFICE RECEIPTS.

Tho following the amounts OF daily deposits made
in tho New York Post once for the past week ;-octo-
ber o. $40 5oo October TO- $40 o0o October H.
October ~, $500; October l3, $500; October II,
$40, 100 Total, &5s, 800.
The New York herald., 1876-10-15
COAL SALES.

The Pennsylvania Coal Company will sell 100000
tons of PiltsIon coal next Friday IN the Exchange
Salesrooms; on the 2jth inst, At No Is Exchange
place 100 900 OF coal for the DELAWARE
iackaWanna and Western Railroad Company.
The New York herald., 1876-10-15
ASsIGNM MENTS.

Edward schnaht and Henry Lambert comprising
the nrm OF schnaht n LAMBERT yesterday filed thcir
assignment in the County Clerks once 10 David salo-
mau.
The New York herald., 1876-10-15
CATHOLIC GROWTH OF A CENTURY.


From tho centennial address OF Rev W. r. Clarke,
s. j. IN Philadelphia. the following is extracted
After recounting tho revolutions Europe, especially
that OF England in 1885, and the penal laws against
Catholics, enforced both in the Old and New World,
and the persecution and nAi suppression Of the Jss
uiss in l773, which crippled. and, in some cases. do
stroyed she earlier Catholic missions among the In
dians and the whites this continent, the lecturer
gocs to say that the Church sorey persecuted
even in Maryland which had founded and settled
by Catholics, and which had been SO appropriately
styled the land OF Tho sanctuary ior there was an
asylum Tor the oppressed OF every cline and every
crceda home where every Christian at perfect lib
One century there less than 80 600
colonies, which then declared their Independence; !;
about one fourth IN Pennsylvania all depending Tor re-
gious succor upon nineteen priests, who, without ex
ccpton, we're members OF the old Society OF Jesus
Even al the close OF the Revolutionary War there were
but twenty-five priests aud about 10000 Catholics in
this country, governed by vicar OF the Bishop OF
London, for the United States had no bishop I'll 1880
Now, IN our 3S states there are ii archbishops 30
bishops more than 900 priests between 900 and
1000 900 Catholics about 900 churches and chapes
63 colcges-to say nothing Of converts, academies,
parochial schools, nsyums and hospitals, which are
counted by hundreds. At the beginning then, oil this
century Catholics but one hundreth part OF the
population; now tneyJarc about one-sxth.
The New York herald., 1876-10-15

Tamage should leave the Christian at Worx and Ad-
his interests perfectly natural and proper
Even clsraymsn's brains have price, aud there Is
why he should bear the market But TO
write farewell the sly and ones last editorial
as IN advertisement OF a new paper indicates pro-
gressivc morality which lar ahead Of the age. Jour-
naistic courtesy has an iron hand covered With ave
vet glove aud cannot bo dsregarded with impunty,
BY those who petsed and bishoped by the fair
Shakespeare not far wrong when he made one Of
his characters say that he would rather teach twenty
how to than be OF tho twenty 10 follow his
own teaching. Preach and Practice make very de-
srable double team but II 10 apt TO be the with
spans that horse is little better than tho other.
OF the two however, rather prefer tho practice TO
the preach.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09

That SAME MAN.-The man who
could have once purchased the site OF
Detroit for shot gun was in town
yesterday. He was relating the cir.
cnmstance at the City Hall, when he
was asked why he didn't close the
bargain. -,
We'll, had chance 10 trade ihe
gun for six bear-traps,, he rcpIied. Il
suppose I'd have made better if | had
taken the landbut tell You there used
to be p heap Of money III bear pelts.,
Did you catch many bears ? inquir-
ed another of the group.
Not cOnsarncd one.' i IEe.l
Then what good did your traps do
you?' 49, n
traded 'cm for a scow.'
'And the scow?'
She sunk lpua ~ "f :
'And then you realized nothing at
all p D.I aEJ IA s-lt1Ik1
Nothing but when feller's taste
runs to bear-traps and old scows YOU
can't make him buy land. Pm not
sorry, sir-not bit. When own
anything it must be something that 1
can take an interest in.,-Detroa Free
Press. y ttl
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09
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CAST'ORIA.......
lfHs

1t is great mistake to suppose that Castoria
Is not adapted 70 grown persons as well MS Chill
dren. They only need to increase the quantity
But children have so many complaints for
which Castoria is adapted-like Wind Collie.
Sour stomach. w orms. letter. Teething and
them. q
It's effects are more-certain than Castor or
contains no alcohol and is as pleasan to tske
AS honey. 1t never gripes. BY regulating the
stomach and bowels the Castoria cool1 the
blood. eNpels worms and prevents feyerishness,
qufets the nerves and produces health-then OF
course. children can sleep in quiet and mothers
can rest. ses
= Castoria is recommended by all physicians
and nurses who have tried it, and 1t Is having
rapidly increasing sale. 1t Is prepared with
great care after the recipe of DIR. Samuel Pitcher
OF Mass at the laboratory of j. B. Rose d Co,
46 Dcy Street, New y ork,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09

tYoH PAINTING OF ALL KINDS
- fgo@ptiy and Neatly kx uted At this on C
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09
The yellow centaur Linimen,

-
is worth it's weight In gold to owners of horses
and mules.
This I.iniment has erred more Sprained,
Sweenied. Ring boned. and Called Hofses in
than have all the farriersin the country In sn
age Its effects are simply wonderful. .,
We have thousands upon thousands of certiG-
Gates rs strong rs the following: ea.aol
my horse was lame for year with retlock
wrench All remedies failed to cure and con :
sideret him worthless until commenced to nse
Centaur Imminent, which rapidly cured him. L
REV GEO. w. FERRIS. ts4-
"Manorvitle. sehoharie Co. N. -
"DEAR SIRs-I have used y0nr Centaur Lfni-
ments in my family. and ind 1t to he Of great
value. Please send me two dollars worth. one
for the mules and horses. Riley SlCKLES
FALLS STATION. wYoNINGiCO.. PA.' .3Tn
1t makes very little difference what the case
ts. whether Is be Wrench. Sprain, Poll-Evil.
Ringbone. Scratches or lameness of any kind
the effects are the same. Liverymen. stage pro-
prietors. Farmers, &C.. should never he without
the Yellow Centaur Liuiment It is sold every
where. and warranted in its effects. ais 4
LabratOry of J. B. Rose & Co.
~ LEY ST.. NEW YORK. S-.1t
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09
THE MAN WHO wKor. r.n,..r


A gentle youth with a white and
very light moustache and good dea
of cloth in his tails, siubbed ou
at the call of Charles Shakespeare. Ii
was easy to see that he was not a com.
mon young man, even though his pa.
per collar hung by one buttonhole and
there was cash in his ear His pose
was full of grace and Bijah scruiinized
him and whispered to himselE:
I'D give hull hen coop if | could
set my feet under NE i'm that aristo-
cratic stylep .s,-.., .,
Is this my Shakespeare blandly
said his Honor. i.5,- -
1T air, SIR -as
Are you the author OF shakespeare 5
works?'
Il am, SIR u
Did you write Hamlet?'
Yes SIR -F1f
L guess not sighed his Honor, Law
ing his pen down SO carefully that
not the least injury resulted.
I'll bet you ten dollars" exclaimed
the prisoner. Il guess 1 know myself
as well as anyone else CAM
Bijah skulked into the corner TO
grin, but the Court called him out and
said TO the prisoner:
you are only a deck hand on a
steamboat, and was arrested for fight
ing. Why do you stand up there and
lie to me?' t-
Il haven't lied SIR"
But you are not the author oc Ham,
let
Ten to one-put up or shut upr
was the business like answer.
I'll shut you up, Mr.. Shakespeare,
for thirty days. expect every pris-
oner will lie more or less, but what l
look at in your case is your cheek.
The idea of you writing Hamlet:'
well, 1 did, and 1 wrote Gimlet,
too,' replied the great author.
Bijah drew the crowbar on him. and
took down the cross cut saw and spit
on the teeth, but the prisoner insisted
that he was the man he represented
to be, and he couldn't be bluff
ed.--[Free Press. y.TVoD4 . )
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09
For restoring Gray Hair to
its natural Vitality and Color.

A ? dressing
which is at
once agree
able, healthy,
and cfectual
for preserv-
ing the hair.
'Faded or gray
'hdir is soon
restored to it's
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09
FOR SALE OR RENT

A HOUSE and two acres of land on South
"A Prospect Street, kavenna. Good FtuIt
well and Cistcrn w ater on the l,remis es All
n good order. For terms apply to MIR FIIsH
BRIGHAM r. z. GAR RETT
Ravenna. March a. 1870
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09

The lame can be heald and the wounded made
whole. We now know just what the Centaur
Linfments will do They will not mend broken
bones or cure Cancer, but they will extract
soreness, allay pain. cure Rheumatism and q
larger range Of flesh. bone and muscle ailments
than any article ever before discovered, yi9fUi'
Scientific skin cannot go beyond the effects of
these remarkable preparations. Chronic
Rheumatissn of many years atanding. Neli-
ralgia, Wcak-Back, Fever Sores, Weeping
Stlews, SciatIca. =Caked Breasts, Distorted
Joints and Spralned Limbs of the worst Kind
ale cured by the White Centaur Liniment, 4 . b
- Twill dcstrOy the pain and heal without .
scar all ordinary Burns and Scaids. 1t will ex-
tract the poison of Bites and Stings, and the
frost from Frozen Limbs. 1t il very enicacious
for Ear ache, Tooth ache, Itch and Cutsneous
Eruptions. -i3C. II
Mr.. Josiah westakA, of MarysviIle. O., writes
For years my Rheumatism has been SO bad
that have been unable to stir from the house.
The first three bottles of Centaur Linimcnt ena-
-blcd me to walk without my crHtchcs. u r am
nending rapidly. think your Liniment SIM,
ply MARVEL -.-----.
z: H. Kenneth. Druggist. Rock Prairie. Mo.
writes:
"Centaur Linimcnt sells better and gives the
best satisfaction OF anything in the market >
What the Centaur Liniment has done for 9th.
ers it will do for you. 1t Is handy, 1t 10 reliable
and it is cheap. ss--ssa
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09
PAINTING,
G.. w. RHODES

Is prepared to do all jobs in tht line of Hons.
Painting in a neat and workma like manner
and ut prices to suit the times
All orders addressed TO him et NEW MIL.
fchD, FORT AGE co OHIO, will re ceiye promp
AtteOti tion, S99-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09

fpTgi.ci color, s0ith the gloss and
I 5nsshssess Of youth. Thin hair is
thickened, falling hair checked, and
badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can re-
store the hair where the follicles are
destroyed, or the glands atrophied
and decayed. But such as remain
can be saved for usefulness by this
application. Instead OF fouling the
hair with a pasty sediment, it will
keep it clean and vigorous. Its
occasional use will prevent the hair
ffrom turning gray or falling off,
md conse equently prevent badness.
Free from those deleterious SUBJ
stances which make some prepara-
tions dangerous and injurious to
the hair, the Vigor can only benefit
but not harm it. If wanted merely
for q ef. raf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09
Livery 3 ale and 10 a,a,,ne stable

The undersigned has purchased the popular
Chestnut Street Livery Stable, and having add
ed to its resources, invites popular CUSTOM
Fine Livery Stock, and reasonable prices.
b Particular attention given to Boarding = horses,
by the feed. day. week or month. Also, will
attend to the purchase and sale of horses for
cuseomefs.aD ass sga ssessuga
When you want Il first class ride for business
or pleasure, call at the Chestnut Street Livery
Staoie. hRr ft t'h II. b. WITTER.
. aRavenna.'AuE. II. 1875. ses-u
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-09
HAIR DRESSING,

nothing else can be found so desir-
able. Containing neither oil nor
dye, it does not soil white cam
brio, and yet lasts long on the hair,
giving it rich glossy lustre and Il
grateful perfume.
MT sdra.n',r14'xsx1D ,r14' sx1D nr
DR.. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical ard analytical Chsnstsfs.
SOLD ny ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
The New Orleans bulletin., 1876-02-09

DY NASH e. HODGSON-W. I. Hodgson, Auc
- tioneer office No: l3 CaroDdelet street ON
at the ST. Charles Auction Exchange in the base
ment rotunda of the St Charles Hotel in the city o
New Orleans by consent OF all parties ia interest at
pu9hc ancton' without any limit or reserve, to the
hight st bidder, will be sold
A VALUABLE STEAM SAW-MILL, together
with thu engine and all necessary machinery con
TWELVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY ACRES
OF LAND, well timbered with piue situa ted in the
parish Of Livingston, connected by wooden rail
pOrtation lat Springfield, Nataibany River) dis.
tant from New Orleans sixty miles, at all seasons
and connected by water transportation at all
at a distance OF twenty four miles, with the New
Orleans St Louis and Chicago Railroad at the Pass
MaDchac station
THE ENGINE is one of George Pages manufsc-
inch stroke the boiler is 26 feet loAg by AZ inches
in diameter The mill machinery is all Of Pages
manufacture. and has all Of his latest improvements
inches in diameter The entire machinery costing its
:. THE -sAWMILL BUILDING is IS feet wide by
so feet long, and all necessary buildings for laborers
and teams are on the grounds.
BY a SPECIAL act OF THE LEGISLATURE
OF LOUISIANA the right of way has been secured
Of 300 feet in width. with the privilege of timber
field.
THE ABOVE DESCRIBED IMPROVEMENTS,
with all necessary arrangements to Steam Saw
Mill including the railroad ana five cars, were CON-
pleted and the enterprise successful y carried on for
the period of about year by the for proprie-
tor but under the pressure of the times it was sus
pended, and can be renewed by the purchaser at a
trihing expense.
THE PROPERTY, with all its appertenances and
improvements will be sold, with full warranty Of
tit against all claims and membranes
TERMS AND CONDITIONS-On -fUuIt tn cash on
the spot and the balance at g. IL AMI 1s months in
equal payments. with per cent per anpum nteres t
and special mortgage, with vendor pri ilege from
day Of sale till paid, with the provso that Of
the failure to pay any of the credit notes Aturity
the entre credit portion shall become due and de-
mandable.
Act of sale before Andrew Hero, Notary
Pub ic, at the expense of the purchaser, who will
assume over and above his bid, al taxes due and
exlglble in the year 1876. 70 l3 20 27 mil std
The New Orleans bulletin., 1876-02-09

Seed Corn Seed Oats. Seed Rye.
O00A BUSHELS NEW MADRID GOURD
AOOO SEED CORN
300 Sacks " hite and Black GALENA SEED OATS.
200 Sacks Red RUST PROOF SEED CATS.
100 Sacks White and Black SEED RYE
Also Feed Corn. Oats, b. an Hay, Rye F our,
Straw. Grits and Hominy, all fully guaranteed.
For sale In lots to suit BY
GEORGE HECK CO.,
Corner Poydras and Tchoupitous streets.
F61m
The New Orleans bulletin., 1876-02-09
COPARTNERSHIPS.

nOPARTNERSHIP THE UNDERSIGNED
u have this day entered into oopartnerthip under
the firm name Of SELLE g. MALOCHfE, for the
nurpcse of conducting the AUCTION and GENERAL
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS. Office No. 50 Royal
street ARMAND SELLE,
PIERRE MALOCHFE.
New Orleans, February 5, 1s76. F5 I'm
The New Orleans bulletin., 1876-02-09
Nesv Orleans Dental College.
FREE DISPENSARY.
Corner of Canal and Baronne Streets.

Corner of Canal and Baronne Streets.
The Ninth Regular Annual Session of this Institu.
tion was commenced Ou the 18th of November and
will continue till the 18th of March, prox under the
direction Of the following able Profess RS viz:. WM
s. CHANDLER D. D. &. JAS s. KNAPP, j. d. S.,
CHAS. y: KELLS, D: D. S., j. R. WALKER, D. d.
s.. ALFRED w. PERRY, NJ d. FREDERICK
LOBER M D.. MARTIN WET, d. d. S. and A.
F. McLAlN, M. D., d. ID. S.
Whilst conducting FREE, PUBLIC CLINICS, in
connection with course of lectures for the purpose
Of perfectng it's pupils in the practical departments
OF the College the Faculty have thought proper 20
benefit at the same time, the poor of this city by
exit nding general in itaton to all those who have
not the meaos Of paying regular fees for deota op-
erations to apply ct the Infrmary, where they can
have teeth extracted diseased mouths, etc. treat.
ed tree Of charge: and where other operations.
requiring he use Of expensive materials performed
in the latest and most approved methods under the
Immediate supervision of members of the Faculty,
for very little, if any more than actual cost. Re.
spectacle persons need not hesitate about applying
for dental treatment as they will be received az
couIteously a. at the best dental offices in the city
EY Clinic hours are from oclock A. M to IL M,
every day, Sunday excepted.
A. F. McLAIN, M, D., D. D. s.,
Dean Of The Faculty, 167 Canal street. opposite the
college Hall. d5 Su tmh6