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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27
A rELLINo PLEA.

Gentlemen of the jury said an elo-
quent Nevada lawyer one afternoon
not long ago, my client is accused of
having torn this rack from the wall of
a humble dwelling which she rented,
intending to injure the wall-hook up
on it, gentlemen. (Here tile attorney,
with grand gesture, drew from un-
der the table strip of inch board,
with two broken hat-hooks upon it,
and nails driven in the place which
more hat-hosks should occupy) Gaze
upon it, gentlemen OF the jury, gaze
upon it, and then turn your eyes upon
my client. Closing ny eyes (the beery
orbs of the attorney remained wide
open), see in fancy little child, the
roses of her cheeks deepened by n
darker tinge, impaired by the blood
which in her forefathers' veins ripen-
ed under the scorching sun of Africky.
Gladly and merrily her childish laugh
rings ont upon the balmy air of a glo-
rious southern morning. Chasing the
butterfly by day and smiling at eve in
the happy dream of childhood, i see
her the pet OF her mistress and the
plaything of her generous master.
Years fly, speeding on their course
and bearing ON their wings good to
some and evil to others. The child
has grown. A lovely maiden appears
to my vision. Though slave, yet is
she beautiful rs the first early gianc-
ings of the morning sun coy, modest,
and beloved. Anon she is q vile.
see her dandling on her knee the fruit
of virtueus love. A home grows up
around her, and the matron's grace
adds new beauty to her charms. Here
is picture Of peace, joy and content
menf. A dark and sombre cloud fits
athwart the sun-laden landscape oi
life. War, hideous, blasting, dsolat-
ing war blows her breath upon the
scene, and all is changed. Years of
blood and carnage go this way and
bring changes. She that was the joy
Gus child, the blooming maid, the hap
py wife, is q widow. Here at our
doors she comes. Her humble home
is with us. Children cry for food. and
the way farer reads On the easement OF
the cot, washing and ironing done
here Gentlemen of the jury, asHus-
bands and fathers, as men with loving
sentient souls, 1 ask, can you believe
that she, my client, could be guilty OF
tearing down that hat-rack? No;
will not do you the injustice 10 believe
it. The case is yours to decide" They
brought her in guilty.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

20 London rs the great wonder of the
world; its area 10 equal to three hun
dred equare miles, and it has popu-
ilation. of 1900 OOO0--equal to that of
the entire states of pennsylvania and
Ohio-and increases Mt the rate of the
city of Cleveland every year. 1t is
forty miles from the sea in q direct
line. The Lord Mayor of London re-
ceived . salsrysef $4,000 year. The
Inauguration of the Lord Mayor is the
mostimportant festival in which the
Londoners engage. London contains
six hundred charitable institutions,
and S6,O0O,0 900 are distributed annual
ly through that means. From twelve
to,twenty feet below the surface may
yet be discovered the remains of an
Iicient Roman London The river
Thames is five hundred feet wide at
London The House of Parliament
extends for fifteen hundred feet along
the bank of that river. The great
Tower of London dates back nearly
two thousand years. The wondrous
cathedral of St. Paul has stood on it's
present site for more than twelve hum
dred years. The earlier ones had been
sacked and burned. This Cathedral
was designed and built by Sir Chris
| topher Wren. This immense building
was twenty-six years in process Of con-
struction, and cost about $S,0O0,00O in
the currency of that period. II is, in
:. deed, a vast Roman temple. The arch
itecture is Doric; the height of the
dome is Az. feet, and GIT steps lead to
the top-mosta point. Owing to its
vastness many grand religious celc-
brations are held in it. 1t is estimated
that two Thousand people attend the
regular Sunday evening service under
the dome. sr. a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

A Conn. lady was attacked by a rab-
i'd dog the other day, and saved her.
self by dropping water from pail she
was carrying before the dog, Always
carry pail of water around with you
as protection against mad dogs. Or
perhaps a fire-extinguisher, neatly
polished and strapped to the back day
and night, would serve the purpose as
we'll.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

A SILVER CITY. (Nev..1 young lady,
who has passion for pretty babies, to
4 little four-year old angel who has a
brand-new sister: 81 say. sbub, wont
you give me yonr baby sister? love
little babies" Young hopeful: No, l
tant.' Young lady (winking at her
young naD): why, sonny, why won't
you give the baby to me?' Hopeful
Indignantly: Fy, he'd 'tarve to
death. your dress opens behind" A.
painful silence for the next fifteen
minutes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

A FRENCH machinist has discovered
that by keeping his turning tools con-
stsntly wetted with petroleum be was
able to cut metals and alloys with
them, although when the tools were
used without the oils their edges were
soon turned and dulIed. The hardest
steel can be turned easily if the tools
be thus wat with a mixture, of two
parts of petroleum with one part of
turpentine.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

ANOTHER weather prophet has. aris-
Ell in the person of one Levi Beebee
whose observations are taken from
the Berkshise Mountains of Massachu-
setts. Lewis representation is that
the coolest weather i'm that section of
cosntry will occur in the last week of
January. # W.ItNEf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

THERE are only I.5O0 saloons in
Boston, and back of every bar can be
seen cards bearing these words: "One
at time," ""Keep your place in the
line" e.Don't push you will be waited
upon when your turn comes, ssLook
out for pickpockets in the crowd,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

Mrs. Hannah Slower, of Bowdoins
ham, Maine, has a right to be regarded
as the heroine of the iCentnnhial wear.
She was born on the 4,h of July, l776,
at nearly the same hourwiien thegreal
bell was ringing out the Declaration
from the old hall in Philadelphia. She
is in good health, and hopes to cele-
brate the hundredth anniversary of the
Nations birthday in July next.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

A wAGGIsH speculator, one of a
numerous family in the world, recent
ly said: Five years ago was not
worth penny in the world; now see
where ! am through my own exertions.'
well. where are you :'.Why, a sthou-
sand dollars in debt * s'..ss. .ss1Ji.s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27
CAST0RIA.

DR. Samuel Pitcher of 1yannis.. Mass. ex-
perimented in his private practice for twenty
years 10 produce a combination that would have
the properties of Castor Oil without its
pleasant taste and gripping effect.
His preparation was sent for, near and far,
till finally Ne gave it the name of CastOria. and
put it up for sale. 1t is very wonderful in its
effects, particularly with tho disOrdercd stom
achS and bowels of children. 1t assiInilates
the food, cures sour stomach and wind choic,
regulates the bowels. expels worms, and may
be relied upon in Group,
AS pleasant. effective and perfectly safe
cathartic remedy it is superior to Castor Oil
Cor,lials and Syrups. 1t does not contain alcO-
hol. and is adapted to any age.
BY regulating the stomach and bowels ofcross
and sickly children they become good natured
and healthy. They can enjoy sleepand mothers
have rest Tue Castoria is put up at the
Laboratory Of j. B. Rose IL Co..
As DEY ST., NEW YORK. 3G7
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27
A GRASS WIDOWS MATRIMONIAL
VENTURE.
M tne Sam Antonio Herald.

From the San Antonio Herald.
Yesterday morning stalwart and
rather geod-looking coiored man ap-
piled to Mr.. Burton, the District
Clerks efficient Depty, for license to
marry, at the same time presenting a
letter. The following conversation
was had:
slow old is the woman you want
to marry? 2"
Il reckon she is about forty
Has she ever been married before i?
Indeed she has, she is WILDLY, and
her husband is livin' wild his fust wife
in Washington City,
well, is she divorced?'
sDat's de divorce what you got in
your hand. 1t jest came from Wash
ington by the post-office.'
The divorce proved to be a letter
from Thomas SENS, the husband of
the widow, and was actually dated
November 4, Washington. Districk OF
Columby,' and read, after the clerical
errors have been corrected:
DEAR Miss MALvINY: Your low
ing husband, that's me, is here all right
and living with his wife and children.
l give you leave to marry any fell
Ter you want to, and if they fits him
you may give him them pants aid vest
1 left behind. Give my love to ad-
miring friends. Ny wife sends her
love to yGn and the children, and l re-
main, as ever, your loving husband
until death do us part. Very respect
fully, THOMAS SENS.
The gentleman who wanted to led
the blushing bride to the altar was
somewhat incredulous, but Mr.. Bur-
ton proved it by the local that the 'di-
vorce' was not good one, and the ap-
plicant went off grumbling. shaking
his head, and remarking it was 'migh-
ty sing'lar.'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

one fellow said to another who was
making fun of his ears: "My ears may
be Of unusual sizs for man, but you
must confess, sir, that yours are, ex-
tremely small for an ass
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

NICE weather in Alabama-violetsf
buttercups, crocuses. japonicas, straw.
berries and plum trees are in full'
bloom, and swarms of '.little busy.
bees" improve the shining hours.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27
The Yellow Centaur Liniment

Is the tough Sk1n- Hcsn anu muscles OF
HORSES, MULES AND ANNALS.
We have never yet seen case of SPAWN
Swecny. Ring-bone, Wind gall, scratches, or
Poll Evil. which this Linimcnt would not
speedily benefit, and we never saw but Il few
cases which it would not cure. 1t will cure
when anything eau. 1t is folly tospend SEQ for
u Farrier, when one dollars worth of Ccntaur
sample of the testimony produced: 81
W. p. Hopkins, Postmaster, Piqua. O., saws:
"Centaur iuiment can't be beat. 1t cures
every time"
"YELvERTON, o., March 9. 1sH
1.-THE Ccntaur Liniments are the best selling
very great for it. and we cannot afford to be
without it.
"P. II. HISEY & son -
JEFF ERsoN Mo Nov. 1OIS7s.
"Some time ago 1 was shipping horses to st
With great difficulty ! got him to the stable,
The stable keeper gave me Il bottle of your Gen.
taur Liniment. which used with Ich success
that In two days the horse was active and nearly
we'll. have been veterinary surgeon for
thirty years, but your Liniment beats anything
lever used.
"A. j. M'CARTY. Veterinary Surgeon,
For q postage staRIp we will mail a Centaur
Almanac. containing hundreds OF certificates,
from every State in the Union. Thse Liniments
are now sold by all dealers in the country.
I.abratory of j. i. Rose & Co.,
46 DEY ST., NEW YORK.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27

The saying that there is more pleas
ure i'm giving than receiving is sup
posed to refer chiefly to kicks, medi-
cine, and ADVICE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-27
CENTAUR
IINIMENRS
The Quickest, Surest and Cheap
est Remedies.

Physicians recommend, and Farriers declare
that no such remedies have ever before been in
use. Words cheap. but the propretOrs of
these articles will present trial bottles to medi-
cal men, gratis, as a guarantee of what they
say. itl.s st-a
The Centaur Liniment, White Wrapper.
will cure rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lumbago.
Sciatica. Caked Breasts. Sore Nipples, Frosted
Feet etChilblains, Swellings, Sprains. and many
ordinary
FLESH. BONE OR MUSCLE A1LMENT.
We make no pretense that this article will
cure Cancer, restore lost bones, or give health
a whisky soaked carcass. But it will always
reduce inflammation and allay pain.
1t will extract the poison of bites and stings.
and heal burns or scalds withouta scar. Palsy
Weak Back. Caked Breasts, Earache. Toothache
Itch and Cutaneous eruptions readily yield to
its treatment,
Henry Black, of Ada Hardin Co Ohio. says
"My wife has had Rheun atism for five years
no rest. no sleap-could scarcely walk across
the floor. She is now completely cured by the
use of Centaur Liniment, We all feel thankful
to you and recommend your wonderful medi-
cine to all our fricnds.''
James Hurd, of GAINESVILLE o., says: 'The
Ceptaur Liniment cured my neuralgia"
Alfred Tush of Newark, writes: "Send me
enc dozen bottles by express. The Iiniment
has saved my leg. want to distribute it. &c"
The sale of this Liniment is increasing Jap
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-05-18
To Heaven Rarefoeted.

During the pioneer days OF lonia'
the town had an editor who was
patient and long-sutfering. Some
of the members OF the church got
him to give twenty dollars toward
securing a minister; then they
wanted five dollars for the heather;
then they wanted their religious
notices inserted free; then he was
asked for twenty-five dollars to
help build q parsonage, and he
finally found he was giving the
church more t.. an he gave his fam
lily. He nevertheless hung on
for a time longer, until one even
ing he went to prayer-meeting, and
was asked to leave his office for o
week and 90 and help clear the
grounds for Il camp-meeting. That
was the last straw, and he rose up
and said:
Gentlemen, I'd like To go to
heaven with you. l know you all.
You are clever and obliging, and
KIND and tender, and it would be
nice for us all, as u congregation,
to 90 in together, but I've conclu-
deG to leave you and dodge in
along with somebody from Detroit,
Lapeer or Grand Rapids. Its
money, money, money, all the time,
and I've given this church until,
If my wife should die, she'd hav.
to 90 to heaven b%aretooted.
The congr CATION seemed to
realize that a free horse was being
ridden to death. Thay let up on
the editor and pacited them. He
even had a special tent assigned
him at the camp meeting, and oil
was well.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-05-18

emble the new cities of America in
general APP earancc, being made OF
wood and other light material.
From Port Said the canal runs
soale twenty light miles, through
a broad, shallow lake. This was
the most difficult part Of the whole
work; since the canal had 10 be
dredged out through the mud, and
solid walls or banks constructed Ia
keep the mud from Immediately
filling in. Millions OF pounds were
expended here.
Then come fifteen miles Of less
difficult swamp, which is succeeded
BY five miles of sand, followed by
a region composed in part of sand,
clay aud rock. Sometimes as
many as sixty thousand mel were
ut work at one time upon the
canal. besides a marvellous force
of drcdIng machines and vessels.
A gentleman who went over the
line before the completion of the
canal, has this passage:
AT Chalouf | found fourteen
thousand men ut work. They la
bored very hard, indeed, running
up the hill with baskets of sand on
their heads. About one thoussnd
donkies walk in long lines with
neat mat. baskets OH their backs.
In curious and close contrast to
these simple carriers, the mighty
power of steam tolls and pufis, as
it hurts up huge bulks Of heavy
clay"
Inc cana! vas opened on the
twenty-frst Of November, 1869,
when a feet of fifty vessels passed
through it, one of which vas a
French Yacht, bearing the wife of
Louis Napoleon. Ten thousand
guests were entertained by the
Vlceroy Of Eg, pit, who wasted on
that occasion, and on similar os'
tentations, so much money, that
he has had to sell his shares in the
canal company. l. was a great
time for the Vicomte de Lesseps.
And he enlivened it by marrying
in the same week a beautiful young
lady, since the mother of some Of
those children mentioned above.
A vessel in going from London
to India saves by the canal five
thousand miles, or, IN other words,
one-half the distance. In 1870, its
first year. five hundred vessels
passed through the Snez canal, 'r
SOC, 600 tons: but in 1875 the num-
ber of vessels was 1900, or three
millions tons. When Darien is
tunneled, a vessel going from New
York to San Francisco will save
ten thousand miles Of sailing, and
could afford to pay a toll of three
thousand dollars. In the one item
of wages, q clipper-ship of 1000
tons burthen would save two thou
sand dollars, at least.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-05-18

Daniel Wchster's plough, made
on his farm at Franklin, New
Hampshire, under his supervision,
and partly by himself, is 10 be
sent to the Centennial.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-05-18

E. Remington & Sons,
Remington Sig MOO, lllion,N n.
Remington Ag'i Co.,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-03-02
TIE
Weekly Courier.

Recent political events strongly indicate &
speedy return OF the Democratic party to su-
preme power in the nation. The House OF Rep
reseutatives is now Democratic BY q large major
ity: the government OF more than one-half OF the
States is administered by Democrats; the party
enters upon the Presidential contest with bright
est hopes, and under the most substantial en-
couragement.
The wonderful revelations OF rascality and cor
ruption on the part of Republican leaders, which
have burdened the press and Mortified the people
during the past three years, make 1t clearly the
duty OF every man to take an active part in the
great contest OF the present year. More than AZ
any previous time in the history Of the country,a
trustworthy daily newspaper is now necessary to
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newspaper. 1t will be devoted to the work OF
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that this result should be brought about by eco
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not by arbitrary enactment. 1t believes In
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Free Trade, and Public Economy, the old cardi-
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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-03-02
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

The teachers of the NeOphogen College have
the highest national reputation both as teachers
and authors. 1t is the cheapest college OF the
kind in the world, and Is the best one for both
males and females of the North and South. 1t Is
located in a beautiful section of the State, which
was selected with great care.-Republican Ban
ner, Nashville, Tenn.
Neophogen is the cheapest college of like
grade in the world. There are five schools di-
vided into eight departments, which are thor
ough in their detail of s~tudy.-Bulletin, Nash
Vile, Tenn. t.
Neophogen Is a great enterprise. The college
is located in one of the garden spots of tide coun.
try. 1t consists OF ten teachers of established
reputation.-Christian Advocate, Nashville,
Tenn.
NeophOgen has a national claim upon the
youth Of this country, and the faculty have a
national reputation.-.Pulaskl Patriot, III:
Neophogen is founded upon right principles;
has adopted the right course; Is imbued with
the right spirit; aims at the right ends, ana uses
| the right mcans.--San Antonio Express, Texas.
NeOphogen stands high In the estimation OF
| scholarly men all over the country. The faculty
numbers many names known TO the educatlonal
and scientific world.--WOod County Reporter,
Wisconsin.
richest, healthiest and most charming counties
in the State of Tennessee, and is one OF the
cheapest institutions in the United States.
Lafayette Advertiser, VermilllonVllle, La.
This excellent seat of learning is located al
Callatin, Tenn, in one OF the ricnest ana mos
| charming agricultural districts IN America. It'll
the cheapest college of its grade in the country
and not only that, 1t IS one OF the Dest.--faZot
City Democrat, Miss.
1t presents superior inducements to parent!
| and guardians as q desirable field for educasion
al culture -American Citizen, Canton, Miss;
We this excellent college.--Aber
deem Examiner, Miss.
Neophogen is entering its tenth academic year
6 nd is one of the best colleges IN existence:
Summit Sentinel, Miss.
NEoPHnGEN CoLLEGE.--Such is the name o
one of the most promising and useful institutions
| Gailalin. Tenn.--Sannibal Courier, Mo.
| May 27-tf
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-03-02
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