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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
The Result OF Radical Rule.

Radicals haye brought South Caro-
lima to sad state Of affairs: The
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
at BarnewcIl, 5. c., had TO bring bnsi-
ness to u sudden halt to save colored
Jurors from starvation. They said
they had been without food for the
whole day, and could get neither
money nor credit. The kind hearted
Judge proceeded to give them the fol-
10 ing "crumbs of comfort :"t'Under
the circuns stances, | will be compelled
to discharge you, for l cannot keep
you here in IA starving condition. But
you see to what u condition you have
brought the county. You are not
without blame, for the men i'm Office
responsible for the stoppage OF the
Court, were put there by your votes.
Here we are, in the month of May :;
there is no money to pay your Judge,
to pay jurors, to support the prisoners
in Jail, or pay the other expenses of
the county. You coiOred voters are
responsible for this thing, for by your
votes the bad men who have brought
about this lamentable state of affairs
were elected"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
Notice to Contractors.

Sc lied proposals will be received by the Com
missioners of Portage County. at their office in
Ravenna o., up to O'Clock p. m. July Sth. 1Ssb
for the furnishing material and construction OF
the following bridge work, to-wit:
ATwATER
Open bridge east of Stroups' Saw mill.
Cnlvert. north of Center, near L. ii, Douthitt's-
Culvert, west of Center. near S. a. Mattoon's.
BRIMFIEID.
Box Culyert s. E. part, near Joel Milier's
'' 5. of Center. nearJ. +. DavidSOn's.
CHARLESTOwN.
Open Bridge on Center road. S. of Fred'k Hatt's
Culvert near VIM. Stephenson's.
DEERFIELD.
One Culvert. s, of Tobias Mowen's.
near L. 3. Hubbara's.
y mile northwest of Benton.
d" n of Simon HartZell.
EDINBURGH,
Culsert near VIM. o. Chapman's.
FRANKLIN.
Masonry for Bridge over Brcakneck Creek, 2
miles east of Kent
Box Culvert. n. E. part, near Joseph lIeighton's
outlet of Brady Lake.
FREEDOM,
Box Culvert near George Miller's.
on Lime-ridge road, near Cheese
Factory.
Box Culvert near Cemetery, Rapids.
{" - IL. Abbott's, River road.
Is " " P. Roberts, Center road
Box Culvert, y mile n. of Center.
" mile S. Of Center, near Cheese
Factory.
Box Culvert, Town line E., n. of Center road,
MANTUA.
Open Bridge, S. w. part. near J. A. Farmer,
Uny Epl,ya of Enpt
NELSON.
Box Culvorts E. of Center near Bancroft's
Open Bridge. about 1 mile n. OF Mahoning G
PALMYRA.
Culvert, N. Z. part, near George w alters.
PARIS,
Calvert S. of Newport. near Iron Bridge.
IS q mile Z. of Center.
RANDOLPH,
Culvert near residence of Mrs. Loesch.
w. of Silome Upg RS.
Open Bridge, n, E. Cor. near Marion Iohman's
RAvENNA,
One Box Culvert East of Edgar w abrams.
Town line, w. of residence OF
SHALERsvlLLE
1t. open Bridge, e. of Center; Freedom road.
1 box Culvcrt near l.. Nelson's; Center road to
Ravenna.
box Cuvert near Streator's. S. of II. Veits.
STREETsBORO'.
BoxCnlvert miles w of Center, near Straig ght's
Cheese Factory.
Box Cnlvert l mile East of Center
SuFFfELD
Bridge, N. W. part, near Amos Sax's.
Culvert mile s. OF MOgadOre, A. j, Row
insky's,
Box Culvert, s, f.. pant, on Comfy line, near
Isaac Brumbaugh's.
Box Culvert. s. +. part. on Diagonal road, near
Anthony Griggy's.
Bids for masonry will be by the perch of rs
cubic feet.
In jobs to be rebuilt, the old stone now In
them will he used and taken into account in
making contract.
In Jobs of paving seperate bids will be re
ceived.
Commissioners Will be in session July 9Th
1876. for the purpose of opening bids and award
ing contracts
Contractors must give bonds with approved
surety for the faithful fulfllment of contracts,
Commissioners reserve the right to reject any
or all bids.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, RAvENNA June 5, 1876
VIM. GRINNELL,
46 4w. County Auditor,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
A shameful Affair.

THE Radical screechers in and out
of Congress set up q most dismal
and frightful howl over the suppress
sion by Mr.. Knott of a dispatch from
London which it was claimed tended
to exonerate Mr.. Blaine from the
charges upon which he was being
Investigated before the Judiciary
Committee. The New York Herald
says: "The notorious Caldwell dis
patch, which he (Blaine) freely assail-
ed Mr.. Knott on the floor of the House
for suppressing, is proved 10 be a
shameless and unscrupulous trick for
practicing upon the committee. Mr..
KnOtt's suspicious of its genuineness,
which induced him TO withhold it, are
fully justified by the facts, now that
they have become known-that the
dispatch was telegraphed from this
country to London, in order to be ca
bled back, for the purpose of impos-
ing on the committee and deceiving
the country. Its skulking concoctor
did not dare to sign it with his name
nor to address it by name to Cald-
well. 1t was sent from the Western
Union building, in this city, addressed
to Favo," in London, subscribed
philadelphia" with this direction ::
"Cable this Immediately to chairman
House Judiciary Committee. Wash
ington." What followed was an exact
draft of the London telegraph recciv-
ed by Mr.. Knott. This is one of the
basest fabrications ever perpetrated,
and it will cover with ineffaceable in
fanny every man who was party to it
or an accomplice in it. Its detection
and exposure are due to Mr.. Hewitt.
whose intimate knowledge of the tel
egraph business, from his having been
president of one of the cable cOmpa-
nies, enabled him to direct the inves-
tigation with the requisite skill for
uncovering this scandalous fraud, We
trust that its skulking authors and all
their accomplices may be detected and
put in the. pillory of public contempt.
tits clearly The work OF Mr.. Blaine's
friends, and there is a strong presump-
ton that il was done with his knowl-
edge. The fact that HE knew all about
il before Mr.. Knott, TO whom il was
addressed, and the two or three gen.
tlemen to whom he had mentioned it
disclosed its existence, is strong cir
against Mr.. Blaine. His
with the transaction was
so minute that he surprised and con-
founded Mr.. Knott, by telling in the
House the substance of its contents
and the very hour when il was re-
ceived. Mr.. Blaine's other attempts
10 tamper with witnesses and TO man.
uiacture or suppress evidence, seem
small matters in comparison with this.
Even his method Of procuring his let
ters from Mulligan is less disgraceful.
This extraordinary and astounding
transaction justifies the suspicion that
the Mulligau letters were not read by
Mr.. Blaine as they were written, and
that he garbied them to deceive the
House and the country. The Repub-
lican party had an escape as lucky as
1t was narrow when Mr.. Blaine bare
ly failed to get the nomination at Gin
cinnati.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
The Democratic National Conven

The Democratic National Conven-
ton is now i'm session at st. Louis,
having assembled on Tuesday last, land
the people are anxiously awaiting the
result of its deliberations. 1t is the
hope of millions of oppressed people
that its counsels nay be guided by
wisdom aud moderation, and that il
will present to the country candidates
and platform of principles which
will give assurance of relief from the
robberies. the corruptions, the frauds
and usurpations which threaten the
very existence of the free institutions
established by the founders of the re-
public. We will be able to announce
the result in our next issue.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
THE MARKETS.
RAvENNA. June % 1876,

hANh Junt~o. 1870.
FLOUR = Ranges from SC 40, for Red
TO 81 OO ior xxx White. Demand steady.
WHEAT-$l 2Oc. a 81 %.
CORN-Sheiled brings 60c; ears, 25c
OATS-25c. Sales duh.
RYE-No. brings &c..
BARLEY-None IN market
SEED BUCKWHEAT--75c per bu
HAY-Selling at $6 a $40; according to
quality.
BEEF-Per cwt., IS "a So.
HOGS-Dressed, per cwt.. 81 co. q So 90, ac-
eording to quality.
LARD-City render ed IGe
SMOKED MEATS-City Sugar Cured Hams
selling at :Gc; Country 121xc.
Shoulders. City cured selling at 1a1<c. Dried
Beef selling at sOt.
POULTRY-Small supply in the market
Chickens dressed, buyers pay 100 IL cents; /; un-
dressed a Sc Turkies. live a cents; dress
ed, 10 a 12c.
BUTFER--15 "a 16c., and steady.
CIEESE-Factory. retails, 121sc.
EGGS-buyers pay 1OcGI2c. per loz.
POTATOES-No market.
BEANS-Choice hand picked in smalldema and
at 81 30 per bu. Medium 81 p.
FINEG AR-PGre cider retails a5@ 30c per gal
TALLOW-Buyers pa! &c.
HlDES-Grccn, trmm I'll a 31sc.
EEATH EtS-Best rcta il at 75c.
WHITE LIME-sl % per bbi.
WATER LIME-$2 25
SALT-Coarse sells at 81 IS: fine 81 rs.
WOOL -25 q 35 C. per lb.
WOOD--Stove - OO92 so; 3 feet wood IS o.
a *a 50 per cord.
SUGARS
Coffee sells for. II a. lee
Extra G ...............10 @11c
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

THE Radicals manifest great alarm
that the Government may come TO a
stand still OH account of the dead lock
between the House and Senate Oh the
appropriation bills. If such an event
should happen the responsibility must
rest wholly with the Senate which is
endeavOring to defeat every measure
of retrenchment and reform that has
been instituted by the House. Ten
bills have been passed by the House
and sent to the Senate where they
have been held or loaded down with
amendments with the design of per-
petuating the old time profligacy and
extravanee. The House started out
with the purpose of saving to the peo-
from S3O,OOO,OOO to S5O,OOO,OO0 in the
expenses of carrying on the affairs of
the Government, and the Senate, at
every step, has shown disposition to
thwart that purpose. The people Will
stand by the House in its action.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

GRANT, is bound to have a Morrel
man in his Cabinet.
Mr.. NEW sent his resignation al
Treasurer to the President on the 2lst
The Exeter On. H.) Manufacturing
Company went into bankruptcy or
the 10th, with liabilities amounting to
$22O,OO0.
JupeE DAVIS has declined TO permit
his name to go before the st. Louis
Convention as candidate for Presi
dent.
TIE bill to equalize the bounties OF
soliiers has passed the House and
been referred to the Military Com
mittee in the Senate.
THERE is considerable cutting and
slashIng among the railroads i'm the
rates of - which is quite agreeable
TO the travelling public.
BY an explosion in Wolf's torpedo
factory, at Greenville, N. j.. on the al
ternoon Of the 2lst inst, two boys
were killed, eight boys and girls seri-
ously and two fatally wounded.
On Thursday last William Adm,
who killed his wife and step-daught,
last December, was executed at Cleye-
land. He died without struggle or ut
tering word.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
The Truth at Last.

The howl that was set up by the
Radical papers and politicians over the
assassination of State Senator Twitch.
ell, at COushatta, Louisiana, will be
generally remembered. 1t was alleg.
ed that it was political affair.
Messrs Vance, Democrat, and Wood
burn, Republican,, Subcommittee OF
the Special Committe on Federal Off
GERS in that State, made thorough
examination into the matter, obtain
ing the testimony of some thirty-thre
witnesses. They directed their in
quiries particularly to the point wheth-
er politics had anything to do with tn e
affair, and they report, both concur
ring, that the killing of Twitchell was
the act of an assassin, and that politics
had nothing to do with 1T. The assas-
sination, so says the report, was evil
IDENTIFY by one of TwitchelPs own par
ty. The report also says that men
CONSPICUOUS in both parties testified
that no one was in danger by reason
of his political views or his private or
public utterance of the same. A. Il
Broughton, Parish Judge, and a Re-
publican, testified to the foregoing, and
and in addition that he organized Re-
publican clubs in the campaign of1S74,
and that at no ti,ne had he been mo-
Tested or made afraid. This Coushatta
assassination was tclegraphcd all over
the country as the work Of Democrats,
and was held up as an evidence OF the
bloodthirsty disposition of the South
ern people toward all and every one
who held Republican sentiments. Re-
publicans and Democrats on the Com
mittee unite in saying that politics had
nothing whatever TO do with Senator
Twitchell's death.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

On the Odd inst. seven prisoners
broke out of the penitentiary at Salt
Lake, Utah, after capturing the guard,
securing all their guns, pistols and
ammunition. along with three horses.
and escaped. Harrison Carter, acting
as cook i'm the Penftentiary, was shot
and will probably die. 1t is rumored
that the Warden is killed. This lacks
confirmation. Among the prisoners
are several who were instrumental in
killing Captain Bergher, former War
den.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

LOWELL, Mass, June 22.-At bus
mess meeting of the Second Advent
Church last night, Mrs. Bettiplace, wife
of the pastor, charged him with adul-
terry, abuse and lying. A committee
waited upon him and he confessed the
trnth of the charges, and to-day re-
signed his pastoraie and the Christian
ministry.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

Or the evening Of the 2lst, Mrs.
Jacob Scott, of Canton, was fatally
burned by the. explosion OF a coal oil
can. She was preparing the fire for
supper and was not aware when pour
ing the oil i'm the stove that there was
fire therein. Her clothing was con-
sumed from her body. The paper on
the kitchen wall was burned Off and
the furniture scorched. The concus-
sion was SO great that the glass in the
windows was shattered.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

GRANT, Babcock, Sheperd, Murphy,
all the members of the "whisky ring
and all the Radical peculators and
scoundrels endorse Hayes, which
gives assurance that his administration
if he shall be elected, will be in favor
of @retrenchment and reform"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

EIGHT of the Chicago crooked
whisky men received their sentence
on Saturday morning. Their fines
amount to $4,000 in the aggregate
and their imprisonment ranges from
one day to one year. Among the
number we notice the name of D. B.
Dickinson, who was fined $1,000 and
sentenced to six months in the county
Jail.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

That stannch old Democratic paper,
week clothed i'm new dress, much en-
larged and improved and looking as
neat as bright new pin. The Myers
Brothers publish an excellent paper
and deserve all the success which this
improvement befOkens.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

TFE RAIDS are all very confident OF
the triumphant election of Hayes and
Wheeler, but if the opinion expressed
by Richard III. Dana, Grants nominee
for Minister TO England, i'm the late
Republican Convention, that no one
but Bristow can carry Massachusetts,
is reliable, these enthusiastic RAIDS are
subjects of misplaced confidence.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

THERE is to convene in Philadelphia
July 1st, I'd, Sd rnd 18th, "Centennial
Congress of Liberals" to organize a
National Liberal League. The prime
object of this League is TO repeal all
laws which exempt church property
from taxation, permit Bible reading
and worship in the Public Schools,
and enforce Sabbatarian observance
of Sunday. The leading spirit in the
movement is Francis E. Abbot, editor
of the Boston Index. ...,..,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

IT is said that Gov. Hayes, under
the advice of his friends, will not re-
sign his present Office unless he is
elected President. He thinks ga bird
in the hand is worth two in the BUSH
This would seem TO indicate that
with all their boastins they are not SO
very confident of success.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

The President has appointed Hon.
Lot NJ. Morrell, of Maine, Secretary
of the Treasury in place of B. FL. Bris-
SOW resigned, and the appointment
has benn confirmed by the Senate. So,
there is now one Morrell man in the
cabinet. 1t is thought JamesG Blaine
will be elected to the seat in the SEN
ate from that State.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

THE jury i'm the case of the State
against Sterling, for the murder of
Lizzie Grombacher at youngstown
last winter, and tried in the Mahon-
ing County Court few days ago,
failed to agree, standing eleven for
conviction to one for acquittal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
The Democratic National Conven-

THE Democratic National Conven-
tion met at noon On Tuesday in the
st. Louis Chamber of Commerce, and
was called to order by Augustus Shell,
Chairman of the National Committee.
Henry Watterson, of the Louisville
Courier-J journal was chosen tempo
rary chairman, and briefly addressed
the Convention. In the afternoon the
Committees on Credentials and Per-
manent Organization made their re-
ports. Gen. John A. McClernand, of
Illinois, was chosen Permanent Presi-
dent, with one Vice President and one
Secretary from each State, and the
rnlcs of the Democratic NationalCon-
vention of 1872 were adopted. Up to
the hour of going to press-Wednes-
day noon-we have no further impor-
tant news fiom the Convention.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

Irwas the loyal salary grabber,
James A. Garfield, of Ohio, who pro-
nounced Blaine's case of sunstroke "a
case of assassination" James A. miss
ed the mark very widely in his dag
osis. If Blain's case was not one OF
sunstroke, it was a case of cornered
official corruption. This latter sup
position is the more probable from this
fact that official corruption is now, and
has long been, epidemic in Washing
Examiner. las
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
MANTUA STATION.

/ Corresp pom 'eRce.
We arc happy to chronicle the re-
turn from Put-in- Bay, of DIR. j. NJ.
Crafts, where he has been for the past
few days in attendance at the meeting
| of the Ohio State Medical AS sociatiOD,
of which honorable and august body
he is member. We congratulate the
DIR. that, although young man, he
has established such satisfactory and
praisew orthy relations with a notable
association, and thereby taken stand
in favor of progress, liberal views, and
the dissemination of knowledge, that
many of his confreres would do we'll
to initiate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Allen attend
ed the performance of the Oratorio of
Queen Esther, on Thursday night, un-
der the tent at Hiram. On their way
home at Il late hour, sudden turn was
made to the south about a quarter of
q mile west of Hiram Center. The
darkness of the night prevented their
seeing the condition of the road, which
had been recently worked, the wheel
struck steep bank, the buggy was
suddenly cramped, and Mrs. Allen
thrown out over the dashboard. She
struck the aXletrce and passed com.
plctely under the vehicle, emerging at
| the rear. When helped up she was
nearly unconscious, but soon recover
cd 50 as to continue the journey home,
, The only apparent injury at the pres
ent writing consists in some soreness,
as the result of the fall, and few
pretty severe bruises. A pretty lucky
escape after all.
Mr.. j. w. lime gave a Commence
ment party, at his house, Mantua Cor.
ners, on the evening of the 22nd inst.
About thirty-tive couples enjoyed the
hospitality and the dancing, and went
away apparently satisfied with them
selves and ali the world.
One night last week a meeting was
held at Citizens Hall for the purpose
OF devising plan and raising means
for the proper celebration of the COM
ing Fourth OF July. We have not
learned what was done, save that n
committee was appointed to ascertain
what could be done. IL seems to us
that in small place like this, where
our utmost contributions must nee
essarily be small, il would be far bet
ter for our citizens to visit some
neighboring place where extensive
preparations are being made and some
organized movement eNists,- ,-tsid there
join the throng in giving vent to their
superHuous patriotism, and investing
what spare dimes they may have IN
such mild refreshments as lemonade,
gingerbread and pop.
1t is rumored that one of Ravenna's
noted sons has been struck by the
little blind god, and cOntemplates a
matrimonial alliance with the youth.
full daughter of one of our solid bust.
ness men. Rumor also has il that a
business copartnership is to be entered
into with the young ladies papa, about
the same time.
The wall for Mr.. G. II. Thompson's
new store is completed, and Mr..
House, the builder, has some of the
timbers already on and contemplates
pushing his part of the work to
speedy termination. Mr.. II. contem-
plates having balloon frame with an
onter wall of brick. 1t will be de-
cided addition to the appearance of
our village, and reflects credit upon
the enterprise and energy of our
townsman. MoURNER.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

ON Saturday afternoon Goldsmith
Maid trotted three heats against time
at fremont Park, Philadelphia, max
ing the first i'm 2 :l754, second in 2 IA
and third i'm 2 :l7L.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

The salary of Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher as pastor of PlymouthChurch
was fixed at meeting on the evening
of the 22d inst. at $4,000 3 year.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
Livery. ale and so arding 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.
Particular attention given to Boarding horses,
by the feed, day. week or month. Also. will
attend to the purchase and sale of horses for
customers.
When you want first class ride for business
or pleasure, cali at the Chestnut Street Livery
Stable. Il. B. WIrTER.
Ravenna. Aug. IL. 1875. I'll
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

On the 2lst, the Democrats of the
l3th District re-nominatcd Hon. Mill
has served two terms, and his nomi-
nation is an endorsement of his course
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29

THOUGH the Radical platform at
tempts to be two-faced upon the cur
rency question, ii can hardly deceive
candidate for Governor, and his own
utterances then and since, as we'll as
those OF the leaders of that party ,have
most emphatically committed him and
them to the ruinous Radical policy of
forced resumption in 1879, or sooner,
and from that position they can stake
no step backwards"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
Bueki7aghana's Dye
FOR THE WHISPERS.

FOR THE WHISPERS.
This elegant preparation may be
relied on to change the color of the
beard from gray or any other un-
desirable shade, to brown or black,
at discretion. 1t is easily applied,
being in one preparation, and quick
ly and effectually produces a per-
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NASHUA, N. H.
sela By al Druggists, and Dealers IN xsdieiaes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-06-29
MAR RIED-

HAY AKER-WILSON-Atth the brides resi-
dencc, on June21st, 1876, by Rev. james p.
Mills. Mr. J. a. Haymaker of Earlviile o.
and Matte L. Wilson, Of w Windham. ..