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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-01

A MEETING of prominent bankers,
merchants, etc., was held in New York
City on the 25th, to encourage the pro-
posed plan for arrnging settlement
between the defaulting Southern States
and their creditors. VIM. Cullen Bry-
ant presided. 1t was recommended by
tbs meeting that the best way to bring
about an equitable settlement and CON-
promise of existing claims would be to
appoint committee of disinterested
arbiters and bondholders, and such &C
ton was accordingly taken.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-01

SODA GRAHAM BREAD pint sweet
milk, 2 teaspoonfuls cream-tartar,
teaspoonful soda, 2 tablespoonfuls mo
lasses, quart -four, teaspoonful salt
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-01

Abr. WozENoRoFT proposes to turn
the American desert into fruitful field
by means of the Colorado River, after
the Sahara pattern.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-01

THE Electoral bill passed the Senate
at 1850 on the morning of the 25th,
after an all-night session, by vote Of
AZ yeas to IL nays. With the exception
of Senator Eaton, of Connecticut, all
those voting nay are Republicans.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-01

A TRACT of 1,O4O acres in Michigan
has been sold for 10 cents an acre.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-01
CURRENT TOPICS.

PRESIDENT GRANT has signiied his
intention to sign the bill providing for
counting the Electoral votes, should it
pass both houses of Congress.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-01
YEAST

AEAsA
Acorn, Dennis, Merrill.
Allison, Edwards, Price,
Barnum, Frelingbuysen, Randolph,
Bayard, Goldtnwaite, Ransom,
Bogy, Gordon. Robertson,
iBo9ths,, Howe Salisbury,
Boutwell,, johnson, Sharon,
burnside, Jones (Fla.), Stephenson,
Chaffee, Jones (NevJ, Teller,
Christiancy, Kelly, Thurman,
Cockrell, Eernah. Walla5e,
conklihs, McCreery, WHITE.
Cooper, Mcdonald, Window,
Cragin, McMnlen, Withers,
Davis, Maxey, Wright-47.
Dawes, Merrimon,
NAYS.
Blaine, Dorsey, Morton,
Bruce Eaton, Patterson,
Cameron (Pa) Hamilton, Sargent,
Cameron wis Hamlin, Sherman,
Clayton, Ingalls,, West-I7.
Csnover, Mitchell,
with the exception of Senator Eaton, Of Con-
necticut, all those voting nay are Republicans
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING.
Anthony, Key, Paddock.
Ferry, Logan. Spencer, :,
Hitchcock, Oglesby,
......I In the House the Electoral bill was taken
from the table, referred to committee, reported
Immediately, and read. Mr.. Mctrary, men,
Der of the Joint COMMITTEES, then opened debate
in favor of the bill. He was followed by Me-srs.
Hunton, Goode, Hoar, Hewitt, Caldwell, Ste
venson, Caulfeld, Springer, and willard in
favor of the bill, and Messrs. Hale, Monroe,
Smith Pa, and Garfield against it.
In the Senate, on the Goth, Mr.. Jones, Of
Florida, called up the memorial of the Demo
cratic Presidential Electors Of that State, asking
that their vote be counted as the true returns,
and addressed the Senate in Support thereof.
number OF important bills were intro
duced and referred, ...,.In the House,
the Speaker announced the following Sc
ect committee on the use of troops in the
Presidential election: Messrs. Wood, Goode.
Southland, Throckmorton, Caldwell. Smith
(Georgia)i Harrison, Easson, Foster. Eames
and Page. The Electoral bill was then taken
up and 10-minute speeches made by Nessrs.
Hooker, Partridge, FELTON,, Lamar. Watterson.
Hill, Field, Bland, Southland, Harrison, Land
ers, Hardenbersh, Townsend, Foster, Vance.
0'Brien, Walker (Va.), Brown (ky.), Gibson
and Payne in favor OF the bill, and by Messrs.
Mills, Baker lind } Hurlbut, Singleton, Lap
ham, Vance (o), Lynch, Knott, Carr, Dunnell,
Pl att, Lawrence, Blackburn and Jones (kyl
against it. At 5 p. m. the Speaker annsuucsd
debate closed and a vote was taken with
the following result: yeas l91; nays, SO.
The following is the vote in detail:
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-01
REDRESS HIS OWN GRIEVANCES

in his own way; and 1 must say be-
lieve there has been more justice meted
out to offenders, without law in this To-
cality, than in the criminal courts Of
New York during the same time, OF
course in proportion to the population.
The cowboys" as they are called,
are hardy, fearless class-rough and
sometimes uncouth, yet almost univer-
sally upright. kind-hearted, generous to
friend or foe, and self-sacrificing when
called upon to defend the rights of
others. Homicides are of frequent oc-
currence, it is true; but almost invari-
ably it viii be found that the victim was
q desperate, who had fed some more
civilized country. Presuming upon the
quiet, inoffensive domeanor of the boys,
the bully resumes his old tricks here,
and takes the consequences.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14
Roard of EducatIon.

The Board of education met last Monday
evening; all members being present.
On motion the Sup't was instructed to
divide the schools as follows: Ali scholars
below tbs D Grammar living west of the
A, Y. & P. R. R. in the present school dis
trict to be assigned-to the Strader building
until the completion of the new school
building on the corner of Prospect and
West Streets. The teachers assigned were
Misses McClanning and Seymour.
The sealed bids for the new school build
ing were opened and the contract was
awarded to Geo. Break and E. F. Russell,
theirs of $2S11.24 being the lowest respon-
sib lie bid.
The Solicitor was instructed to prepare
the contract and all matters pertaining
thereto; and the President and Secretary
were instructed to sign on behalf of the
Board.
a. d. Strong was app ointed examiner
UFcs G. W, Waite resigned, for the period
Of one year, and Rev. Jas. Moore rice ]. F.
Wilson resigned, for two years. Adj.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14

action Of these young animals was admir-
ed by all. Redwood took the race, in
BIZ and :SS, Boston Cd, Raymond Sd
and Capt. Keen 4th.
FREE FOR ALL
Three entries, by Case. Kinsman Boy
took the three heats in 2:4S, 2:36 and 2;S7'
The neat stock had been removed the
evening before, and we therefore failed to
see what was represented. We were en-
abled to gather some OF the premiums
awarded. Calvin Dodge, Esq, had on the
ground 80 head of short horns, to which
were awarded II first premiums, and four
second Notwithstanding to $63.
Short horns, for general favor seem to be
the staple article, and with which nothing
has been brought into successful compeu-
tion.
Jersey stock was exhibited by F. R.
Smith Of Windsor, and first premiums
taken upon three year old bull, five
year old COW, two year old heifer, and a
bull and heifer calf. For milking purpos-
es, the Jerseys have attained high favor.
but this is the first we have heard that our
friend Smith was in the stock raising busi-
ness.
A first premium on a pair of working
cattle was awarded to Mr.. S. Kile, of Or
well.
A COW and horse fetter, for the preven-
hon of kicking, a simple and effectual
contrivance, was on exhibition without
competition, by Ladd & Parker.
A first premium was awarded to God
dard Bros. of Orwell, for hay carrier, and
second premium was taken by C. W.
Babcock, of Orwell, for similar machinery.
For double hsrpoon hay fork. Geo.
Taylor of Colebrook was awarded first
premium.
Dinner of an excellent quality was furn-
ished upon the ground by the Association.
Several of our Ashtsbuls boys who par
took would no doubt bear US out in this.
The way they cleared their trenchers rather
carried the idea that they had not INDUCED
in good square meal for a week or so,
and as we felt a degree of responsibility
for the good name of our place, we had to
apologize for them by limiting that such
was probably the fact.
The Mecca cornet band supplied excel
lent music for the occasion.
C. A B. Pratt, of Orwell exhibited a
fine dapple gray team of carriage horses,
such as are not often surpassed.
Orwell Boy, with McCafrey as driver.
did some splendid track work, and COM
manded general eommendation.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14

fifty and even up to sixty bushels per ae re;
while wheat everywhere is plump and runs
from twenty to thirty. and in some instanc-
es above forty bushels to the acre. 1t has
given an increased activity TO the efforts
OF the tillers of the soil, and an enlarged
area OF land is being prepared for the new
crop.
Our public schools are now full and un-
der the efforts Of the board of managers
will claim large share of success.
A farmer living Just south OF the village
had his flock of sheep visited by dogs on
Monday, and suffered the loss of two or
three head before his rifle brought to a
dead level" one of the lovers of mutton
and marked the others for public execu-
tion.
Politics has poor hold on the people
this season, but in the new policy OF the
President and his advisors there is an ele-
ment to attract and secure favorable re-
spOnse when voting time comes around.
As you have remarked the county ticket
does not readily find favorable responses at
least the success of the nominee for Rep
resentative calls out expressions Of sur
prise, and reveals what personal efforts
Will sometimes accomplish. 1t is gratify-
ing to be assured that Gen. Garfield utter
~ repudiates the pretentions which were
put forth coupling his name and wishes
with the success of the nominee. HORACE.
Sept. 18th, 1877.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14
CONNEAUT.

Eds. 7el:- The band Tournament un-
der the auspices of the Cornet Band came
off Monday evening, and notwithstanding
the muttering clouds and miniature show
ers during the day, there was clever su-
dience in the evening. The grounds were
we'll Illuminated and the tables luxurious
ly supplied. Five bands from abroad were
present, each of whom secured the plaudits
of listeners. Beside those who gave en-
couragement to our home musical, talent,
both Main and State streets were thronged
with spectators who enjoyed the entertain
ment free gratis for nothing. Not least
among the attractions was the Sioux or
Modoes, adorned with paint and feathers,
and other fixtures taxing human ingenuity,
AS we were assured real, live in-gines-
adding zest and claiming good share Of
attention. In brief, a rare treat for the
lookup succeeded only in securing three
or four to enjoy the hospitality of our Off
cial authorities, and await the leinency Of
the Mayor.
The violent wind rain storm ten DAYS
ago added greatly to the labors of the farm
ers-prostrating the corn and laying fiat
an untold extent of fenses-more than
doubling the work of securing the corn
crop. ALI about the township the thresh-
ers are at work, and with scarcely an exceP-
tion the yield of grain exceeds antielpa-
tions. Oats turning out from forty to
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14
SAYBROOK.

Eds. TeI:-Another Murphy meeting
was held at the Congregational church last
Wednesday evening, for the purpose of or
ganizing, and getting into shape for do
ing business for ourselves.
Rev. S. W. Streeter presided over the
meeting, and the exercises were interspers-
ed with singing such pieces as 'WhOsoev-
er will, "'Let the lower lights be burning"
and others equally as good.
The only speaker Of the evening was D.
W. Dorman, of Geneva, who spoke at some
length in his peculiar style; after which an
opportunity was given to those present to
sign the pledge, and IS additional names
were secured, making 1853 in all. On mo-
tion the chairman appointed W. S. Harris,
T. Fl. Lewis, and c. W. Burdick as a COM
mittee to nominate officers for the Society.
who after being absent short time pre-
sented list of names for the offices desig-
mated, and they were elected by the meet
ing.
President, Harrison Naltby; Vice Presi-
dents, C. Walker and C. W. Burdick; Sec
retary and Treasurer, ]. W. Sims; Execu-
tive Committee, c. L. johnson, J. C.
Wright and E. Wade.
We now have a Woman's Temperance
League, the Young Peoples Temperance
Union, and this new organization, by
whatever name it may be called. The
Young Peoples Temperance UuiOn num-
bers 101, IN any of whom have joined the
Murphy Society, and it is now an open
question which society shall take the pre-
cedence, or whether both shall work in
their respective spheres.
In the line of building this year we no.
tice that Mr.. Coles, on the Lake shore road
has built him new frame house, and Hen
ry Wright has so changed the appearance Of
his dwelling house, by the new cellar wall,
new siding, and new roofing, that it don't
look like the same old knife at all; and Jo-
seph Cooper has the frame of his horse
barn up and ready for the covering. VIM.
Butler, julius Steward and Joseph AllcOck
are each building new houses this season,
which will add materially to the looks and
value of their premises.
There are some good fields of corn in
town this year, but the best we have seen
is five acre field on the farm of Mr.. Bald
win, on the Lake shore road, and there are
several other fields of good corn, though
not equal to the one first mentioned. If
farmers would plant fewer acres, manur-
ing heavily, with clean culture, they would
raise more corn with the same amount Of
labor than they do now.
Rev. D. Mizener went to Cleveland yes
terdsy, to attend the conference in session
there, and Rev. Allen Fouts expects to go
to-day.
Some sickness in town but no deaths re-
Gently. Weather pleasant, with rain
enough for all kinds of vegetation. J. J.
Sept. 12, 1877.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14
HoteI ImproVements.

The AshtabuIa house is undergoing
further improvements. The rear wood
building in which is the dining room, is to
be furnished with a brick side front on
Spring street, uniform and flush with the
main building. This,will add to the width
of the dining room some five feet. The
second story, or all above the dining room
'is to be taken down and rebuilt to the
height of three stories. This will give
more dormatory accommodations, and
make brick side face to the establishment
of 112 feet. The house will be relieved Of
an unsightly rear extention, and its ap-
pearanee and accommodations materially
improved.
Another contemplated hotel improvement
of a somewhat radical character, has been
occupying the thoughts of landlord Gull
yer, of the American House at the L. S.
station. The season being so far advanced
it is now likely to be deferred to another
season. 1t is to swing the present build
ing round, so that the the present front
shall look to the east, and the whole to
form the rear of new brick main build
ing of some three or four stories height, of
commodious proportions and architectural
pretentions. This will give it rank with
the best houses in town, so far as attract
iveness and accommodations are con-
cerned.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14
County Ticket.

The County ticket which we have had at
our mast head since its nomination, is one
that will in the main command respect and
confidence, and we trust the earnest sup
port of the voters Of the county and dis
trict- OF the candidate for Senator moth
ing need be said, as he enjoys the high re-
sPect Of the district, and having made for
himself name in the General assembly
Of the State as well. Four OF the county
officers-auditor Crowell, recorder Mason,
prosecuting attorney Leonard and survey
or Fickinger, are renominated TO their re-
spective positions. which shows sufficiently
clear the endorsement of their constituents
and is sufficient evidence of approval and
fidelity.
Mr.. $. H. Cook, the nominee for treasur-
er, has a good record. both war and civil.
No man in the county has been more earn
est and effective in his support of Republi-
can principles. His competency and tidel-
itv to the trust involved in his election
will not be doubted.
In the nomination of Calvin Dodge. Esq,
for the position of county commissioner,
we have gentlemen of enlarged practical
information, and in parting with Mr.. Hurl-
burt, we think happier selection could
hardly be made.
For infrmary director NJ. W. Wright is
the right man in the right place. His sc-
quaintance with the duties of the post,
convenience of residence, and general pop
ularity, will insure a hearty approval of
the preference shown.
Coroner Stiles is general favorite Of the
county, and his nomination or election TO
any post would call out hearty approval.
With regard to the remaining candl-
dste-Mr. Freeman Thorp- We have little
to say. Indeed, if his friends and him
self had not seen fit to throw down the
glove to US, very probably We should have
slid along with scarcely a mention OF his
name. We-that is the SeniOr-ars de-
cidly opposed to his election and for rea-
sons that seem to be such as we cannot lg-
more. Yet his name has been placed in
the ticket by the Junior, who is friendly
to his election, and while he stands as the
nominee of the OnvenliOn-althOugh Sc
cured by what we look upon as unworthy
trickery-and if no other nomination is
made, it will be likely to remain.
With this single exception, Therefore,
the ticket is heartily endorsed and earnest
Iy commended to the support of the elect
ors of the county.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14
FIFTH RANGE.

Eds. 1eI:-Our pastures still continue
to freshen, and some hopes are entertained
that we shall yet have some fall feed for
stock, though old meadows in many places
are entirely killed by the hOppers and dry
weather
l am informed that Mr.. Proaper, of
Trumbull Center has sold his house and
lot and will soon leave for Titusville, where
be has some money willed to him.
Mr. VanPelt of Hartsgrove has his new
house and store nearly ready for occupan-
cy.
A house belonging to Mr.. Armstrong,
near the centre of Harpersfeld, was burn
ed during the storm on Friday; insured
for 800, all it was worth Lightning is
the supposed cause. F.R.
Sept 10, 1877.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14
Real Estate Transfers.

For the week ending Sept. 8, 1877. All
Deeds, Mortgages. etc., for Record should
be addressed to E. F. Mason, Recorder,
Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
Henry H. Grover and wife to R. N. DAN
iels, Hartsgrove, 22-1OO acres, $1,000.
Luclan B. Rich and wife to A. G. Leland,
Irumbull, acres, $270.
Orlando Mitcham and wife to A. G. Steph-
ems, Jefferson, 10acres, $3.50.
John Allen and wife to VIM. Munger.
Austinburg, 62-1OO acres, $4OO.
VIM. E. Fowler to Harriet Raser, Ashta-
bula,-acres, $4,000.
A. F. Fowler to W. E. Fowler, Ashtabu-
la,-scres, 81.
Michael Frank and wife to Herman Egar,
Ashtabula, acres, $500.
Dan j, Sherman and wife to S. D. Heath,
SaybroOk, 8 acres, $3.50.
Albert Warren and wife TO Agnes c. Cor.
mac, jefferson, 2 acres, g..
W. NJ. Harvey to James H. Harvey, Den.
mark, 57 acres, $1,140.
Romeo r. Cook and wife to Geo. B. Cook,
New Lyme, 81 acres, 500.
B. Seeley and wife to Alvin U. Chaplin,
Dorset, acre, $475.
Amos F, Skies and wife to Michael Speer
Jefferson, 16 acres, 5000.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14

Our attention has been called TO a new
cooking utensil, recently invented, which
makes baking pleasure instead Of a
dreaded necessity; the inventor of which
has conferred an everlasting blessing upon
every housekeeper. We refer to the Patent
Centennial Cake Pan, with which, by raiS-
ing hook you can remove the sides Of the
Pan from the cake without breaking or IN
turing it-how annoying it is, after max
Inc mn a nice cake to have it break to pieces
getting it out of the pan-this can never
occur In using the Patent Centennial Cake
Pan. It can also be converted into plain
bottom pan for baking jelly or plain cakes,
bread. etc. They are sold exclusively
tbr0u. h agents to families, and every
housekeeper should by all means have
them. 4 splendid opportunity is offered
to some reliable lady or gentleman canvas
ser Of this county to secure the agency Of
n pleasant and profitable business. For
terms, territory, ETC., write to L. L. Brown
& Co., 214 and 216 Elm St., Cincinnati, o.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14
nepre.en,a,,re Ma,ter..

Eds. 1ei;-In reply to your editorial Of
the 7th have to say that to the crime Of
being young man plead guilty, but any
and all insinuatiOns therein contained, or
from whatever source derived, that ! OBJ
tained my nomination by any disrePuta-
ble, unworthy or unusual methods, are so-
solutely false, and / respectfully request
that YOU publish all and specifically
the facts within your knowledge, or that
can be obtained.
Ii because lam young man there is any
well founded belief that lack the ability.
and knowledge Of legislative matters, re-
quisite for legislator, then put up an
other candidate and let US jointly discuss
the questions of the day, before the people
of the county, and if he shall disclose the
greater knowledge of such questions, or
greater familiarity with legislative mat
ters, or with the wants and interests of
Ashtabula county and the State in general,
or if the views he may hold upon public
questions. snail, as presented by him, com
mend themselves more generally TO the
people of the county, then will withdraw
in his favor There is such a thing as hon
or and manliness even in political contests,
and believe the people OF AshlHbGla coun-
ty have an inherent love of fair play, even
for young man. FREEMAN THORP.
Geneva, Sept. 11th, 1877.
But little is called for upon the forego-
ing. The crime, as it is called. of being
young man, is chimers of the writer's
brain. We raised no conflict OF that KIND.
We see no good reason why this Worid may
not produce at least one Lycurgus in pin
feathers. Indeed, we can conceive OF
combination of characteristics, without
much casting about or cudgellng of brain,
that would make q model one. 1t is not,
however, safe to conclude from thai, that
every whiting who sets up for spartOn
Iaw-giver, is able to fill the bill.
There is nothing like wholesale denial
for clearing up damaging or ''disreputa-
BILE" record. It makes clean job at a sin
gle swoOp. The writeL of the foregoing
seems to understand this, and as with some
other things personal, is quite satisfied
with it. There is, however, this thought
about it-but perhaps it does not amount
much-that frankness and honorable deal
ing seldom resort to secrecy and stealth.
The world is very apt, in its fOgyism, to
to look upon acts of silence and darkness.
if not crooked, at least as an index Of what
was in the mind Of the perpetator. But,
putting metaphysics aside, perhaps it
would be hardly fair to charge this ''young
man" with ''disreputabIe" strategy and du-
plicity in arranging the machinery for his
nomination.
All that fine talk about an independent
candidate, and forensic display in stump
ing the county, is perhaps natual
out-growth of the combination of charac-
teristics" alluded to, and may be mistaken
for bit of self-magnifying, or at least,
an undue playfulneSs with the meekness
and fears of mankind.
All this shows how groundless are the
fears of some of our own old fogies, that
this young Lycurgus will compromise his
constituents, or that he will disappoint |
himself in not filling the boots Of his il
Iustrous predecessors