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Washington Letter.

to overtake every participant
in the proposed Commission to
Louisiana, evidently operates
to deter many of the gentle>
men invited from accepting. 1t
is understood that its members
will go there with the purpose
of ascertaining by personal OBJ
servation aud every other
means, the real equities OF the
disputed succession, and when
that shall have been accom-
plished, they are tacitly en-
powered to negotiate a COM
promise based upon their find
ings, which the President, in
turn, will approve. 1t is a del
icate mission, and the delay III
starting the Commission is ex~
planned by the general unwill-
irgness manifested, to under
take it.
Many indignant remonstaR-
ces are heard here against the
arbiIrory aud wholly indetensi-
BILE course that Mr.. Adams,
Clerk of the House, is said TO
contemplate, in so manipulating
the rolls as to show a Demo
cratic majority of from fifteen
to twenty when the House con
venes in extra session.; aud
agreeable to the programme he
is accused of having enrolled
Patterson as member from
Colorado. In compliance with
the enrolling act, the people OF
that Territory adopted a Con
stitutiOn last July, and it was
subsequently declared a State
of the American Union by
Presidential proclamation. In
October an election was held
for a member of Con gress, bot h
for the short aud long term, the
latter beginning with the Forty
fifth Congress. This was strictly
in accordance with the provision
of a recently enacted State law.
Judge Bedford was elected for
both terms, over his Demo
cratic competitor, Patterson
by nearly 1000 majority, and
holds Governor RouttS' cerliii-
cate as the lawfully elected Rep
reSentative for both terms. In
November tle Democrats voted
again for Patterson for the long
term, the Republicans refusing
to vote, holding that there was
no vacancy to be filled. Adams
now claims that this failure was
fatal and that Patterson is the
legal Representative. Those
with the treatment ac-
corded Judge Belford by the
Democratic House last winter
are none surprised by this con-
sistent trick of its Clerk and
the disgraceful tactics resorted
to III oder to deprive the peO>
pie of Colorado of their cho>
sen Representatives, is sub
stantially the sane as of the
Bourbon Grover of Oregon, to
force Cronin into the place to
which Watts had been elected
by a large majority of the
voters, and to which he was
appointed. Adams
IS also charged with having
placed on the roll the names of
all Democratic competitors of
successful Republicans who
held United States officers at
the time of their election. The
speedy adoption of the new
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1t is proposed to use the
steamship Great Eastern for
carrying cattle from this .eoun-
t'y to England. She will be
fitted up to answer modern re
requirements, at cost of $780,
600,
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A telegram from New Orleans
dated April 5th, states that
Gov. Packard made "a speech in
caucus Thursday, declaring he
would insist on his claims to
the Governorship to the bitter
eud.
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Sweet Pickle Hams. I5c 10: Cnrran,
Je'iy' 25c h.; Apple, Peach, Pear a nd
Ounce Butter, Soc can; Rock Candy.
urn Drops, all kinds of Candies. 25c a
70 8 10 peaches, 25c, ID Tomatoes 25e;
OEra and Tomatoes 33c.; Mackerel A9c
doz.; best kit mackerel 81 so; Bopslsss
Cod Fish l0c ID.
M Il TIL AT ED
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Arrears OF Paw and bounty.

OFFICERS, SOLDIERS and SAILORS OF the late
war or their heirs. are in many cases entitled to
money from The Government, of which they have
no knowledge. Write full history of service aud
state amount of pay and bounty received En-
close stamp, and full reply. after examinati ton.
will be given you free.
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United States Courts and Dspartme1ts

Chains prosecuted In The supreme Court OF The
United States, Court of Claims, Court Of Com
missioners Of Alabama Claims, Southern Claims
Commission, aud all classes of war claims be-
fore the Executive DspartInents.
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JOHN CONT,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30
HE COULDN'T DRINK WINE.

HE COULDN'T DRINK WINE.
There was a noble youth who, on
being urged to take wine at the table
of famous statesman, in Washington,
had the moral courage to refuse. He
brought letters to the great statesman,
who kindly invited him home to din
ner.
"Not take glass of wine ?" said the
great statesman, in wOnderment and
surprise.
'.Not one single glass of wine ?"cch-
oed the statesman's beautiful wife, as
she arose, glass in hand, and, with a
grace that would have charmed an
anchorite, endeavored to press it upon
him.
'.No," replied the heroic youth res
olutcly, gently repelling the proHered
glass.
What picture of moral grandeur
was that! A poor, friendless youth
refusing wine at the table of wealthy
and famous statesman, even though
proffered by the fair hands of a beau
tiful lady.
"No," said the noble young man, his
his voice trembling q little and his
cheek flushed, Il meyer drink wine, but
-(here he Strengthened himself up and
his words grew firmer) if you have
got little good old rye whisky 1 don't
mind trying snifter!"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30
THE NAKED TRUTH:

At noon yesterday a policeman
found boy bathing in slip, near the
foot of Randolph street. and he called
to the lad to come out and DC arrested
like man for breaking The ordinance,
is it aein the arjup'ance for a boy
to fall into the r'.ver?' querricd the
bather,
No, sir, bp,e you are naked
Docs the law say that boy has got
to have his clothes on when he falls
in.'
THE ordinance prohibits bathing
Iere, and now you come OUT
SIS it bathing when feller cuts his
foot on piece of tin, knocks his head
against beam, and swallows four cat
fish p
Il want you = called the officer.
what for ?' asked the boy.
L command you to come out!
Il can tcome.' 'sorrowfully answered
the bather. The real truth is jump
ed in here to rescue drowninn fe-
male, but her hair pulled off and she
is at the bottom. AS have no wit
ness dasn't go to trial.
I'l bring you outp growled the of
ficer, as he made for a boat; but the
boy disappeared and was seen no more.
While the officer was looking under
the wharf the half of a good sized sand
pile suddenly slid down the back of
his neck and into his boots, and mu-
sical voice was heard saying.
my shirts on hind side afore.
breeches turned around, and this west
ia wrong end up, but feel as clean as
q new stamp from the post Office, and
Lor, what an appetite I've got for pop
corn-balls.-[Detroit Free Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30
NEVER TOLD A LIE.

Joey Ounce took his little sister to
Sunday school the other day, which
was strange, for he had never taken
her before. He had been Dragging to
the other scholars for a long time
what nice little girl she was.
"She always does as she is told, and
I'll take me oath she never told lie,'
he had often said.
So, when he took her, all the other
scholars gathered round to view the
phenomenon. Such CALCULATIONS as,
"Ain't she nice ?" "She don't look as
if she ever did anything wrong, does
she ?" were whispered.
None of the teachers had yet arriv-
cd and Joey winked at the scholars
who lived near his house and said:
"Boys, we ai'nt doin' nothin for the
heathens, and we'd Oughter. Now,
there's julie, she's seven years old, and
I'll bet ten cents she never told lie
in her life"
Spears boy who was of a specula-
tive turn of mind, covered the dime.
So did three or four others. All were
certain of beating poor little Joe out
of his money, which was very wrong
indeed.
"How yer goin' to prove it!" asked
several who had staked their money.
"Any more bets ?" asked joey, with
out answering the question. "Just
think of the poor little heathens way
out in Klanischatker."
Nobody else offered to bet.
CAL right" said Joey; "polls closed
She's deaf AID dumb"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30
A WIDOW WITH SIX cHILDKEs.


A clergyman, widower. residing
in one of our Vermont rural, towns.
recently created a first.class sensation
in his household, which consisted of
several grown-upe ,daughters- The
reverend gentleman was absent from
home for a number of days visiting in
an adjoining town. The daughters
received letter from their father
which stated he had married widow
with six spfightly Children and that
he might be expected home at GER
tain time. The effect of that news was
a great shock to the happy family. The
girls, noted for their meekness and
amiable temperaments, seemed anoth-
er set OF beings; there was weeping
and wailing and tearing of hair, and
all manner Of naughty things said.
The tidy home was neglected, and
when the day of arrival came the
house was anything but inviting. At
last the Rev. Mr.. came, but he
was alone. He greeted his daughters
as usual, and as he viewed the neg
1ected parlors there was amerry twin
kle in his eye. The daughters were
nervous and evidently anxious. at
last the eldest mustered courage, and
asked, where is motherT 2 In heaven,
says the good man. But where is the
widow with six children, which you
wrote You had married7' why, 1
married her to another nanny dears.'
1t is said to have been amusing to see
those seven girls set things to rights.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30
CASTORIA.

1t is great mistake to suppose that Castoria
is not adapted to grown persons as well rs Chill
dren. They only need to increase the quantity
But children have so many complaints for
which Ca>toria is adaptcd-likc Wind Collie
Group. that it is especially recommended for
them.
Its effects are more certain than Castor Oil.
contains no alcohol and is us plcaSan to take
as honey. 1t never gripcs. BY regulating the
stomach ana bowels the CastorIa cools the
blood, cNpcls worms and prevents icverishness.
qliiets the nerves and produces health-thcn OF
course. children can sleep i'll quiet and mothers
rest.
C:lstoria is recommended by all physicians
and nurses who have tried it, and it is having 4
rapidly increasing sale. 1t is prepared with
great care after the recipe of Dr. Samuel Pitcher
OF Mass. at the Laboratory Of }, Il. Rose u Co.,
AZ Dcy Street, New York,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30
The Youngstown Murder Case

In Pamphlet Form for 10 cents. An accu-
rate account of the murder of Elizabeth GrOm-
bacher. and of the trial and execution of Cha's
NJ. Sterling. Address, LOCK Box No. 1443
YoUNGRTOwN, OHIO. 45s-G
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30
CENI':AUR
L[NIMENIS.

The lame can he heald and the wounded mad
whole. We now know just what the Ccntau
Liniments will do. They will notmend broken
bones care Cancer, but they will extract
soreness, allay pain, cure rheumatism and
larger range of flesh. bone and muscle ailments
than any article ever before discovered,
Scientific skill cannot go beyond the effects of
these remarkable preparations Chronic
Rheumatism of many years atanding. Neu-
Sinews, Sciatica, Caked Breasts, Distorted
Joints and Sprained Limbs of the worst kind
it will DESTROY the pain and heal without a
scar all ordinary Burns and Scalds. twill cN-
tract the poison of Bites and Stings, and the
frost from Frozen Limbs. 1t is very eflicacious
for Ear ACHE Tooth ache. Itch and Cutaneous
EruptiOns.
"For years my rheumatism has been SO bad
that have been unable to stir from the house.
The first three bottles of Centaur Liniment cna-
bled me to walk without my crutches. 1 am
mending rapidly. think your Llnimcnt SIM
ply MARVEL
&. ii. kennett. Druggist. Rock Prairie, Mo.
writes:
''Ccntaur Liniment sells better and gives the
best satisfaction of anything in the market"
What the Centaur Liniment has done Tor 9TH
ers il will do for you 1t is handy, it is reliable.
and it is cheap.
The Yellow Centaur Liniment
is worth its weight in gold to owners of horses
and mules.
This Lnimcnt has erred more sprained,
Sweenied, Ring -boned. and Called Horses in
than have all the Farriers in the country in an
age. Its effects are simply wonderful.
We have thousands upon thousands of certiii-
Gates as strong as the following:
"My horse was lame for year with fetlock
wrench. II remedies failed to cure and con-
sidered him worthless until commenced to use
Centaur Linimcnt, which rapidly cured him.
heartily recommend 1t.
REV. GEO. w. FERRIS.
'.Aianorville, Schoharie Co.. n. Y"
"DEAR SIRs-I have used your Centaur Lini-
ments in,ny family. and find it to be of great
value. Please send me two dollars worth. one
for the mules and horses RILE1 SICkLES,
FALLS STATION, WYoMING.Co.. PA
1t makes very little difference what the ease
is. whether it be Wrench. Sprain: Poll EVIL,
Ringbonc, Scratches or lamcness of any kind,
the effects the same. Liverymen. Stage pro-
prietors. Farmers, &c. should never be without
the Yellow Centanr Liniment. 1t is sold every
where, and warranted in its effects.
laboratory of J. 3. Rose & Co.,
AZ DEY ST. NEW YORK.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30

THE London Times correspondent
7 Madras says the famine in India is
e worst ever known. 1S,OCo,OOO of
,ple are suffering greatly. Half q
lion people have died owing to the
inc. Earnest appeals are made for
lish subscriptions to relieve the,
ring,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30

We believe, indeed, that it is moro
laudable to suffer great mIsfortunss
than to do great things.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30

WHY are all games of chess of equal
duration2 Because it always takes
four knights to play q game. -. s....
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30
ixARLs OF GnEAr vALUE.


REARLs OF CHEAT VALUE. -
A good friend is my nearest relation.
A man is not 90 soon healed as hurt.
A great reputation is great charge.
He doth much that doth thing well.
Empty vessels give the greatest
sound.
Ignorance is the mother of impu-
dcnce.
Aquiet conscience causes a quiet
sleep. ~. -i.a.s ssaa.f
Ask thy purse what thou shouldst
buy. <n
DO good.if youever expect to receive
Every man living hath something to
do.
Affinity in heartsis is the nearest kind
Health is not valued till sickness
comes.
A man is nof good or bad for one
action.
A gossip speaks i'll of all, and all of
her.
Examples are the hest lessons for
youth tGssek Say asa ssa.s ~
A civil denial is better than a rude
grant
He that has no charity merits no
mercy.
A light purse often makes a heavy
He that has no shame has no con-
Good deeds remain; all things else
perish.
Envy and covetousness are never
satisfied. laU -t "'l; t'
He's slave that cannot command
himself, 5s asl- lE
In the company of strangers, silence
is safe. 1.S q 4sfsF !ysss
Change Of weather is the discourse
of fools.
A mans best fortune, or his worst,
is wife.
A little of everything is nothing in
the main stzE
He behafts hinnelf that doth good
to oth~G
He teache1 me to be good that does
me good.
Ifit were not for hopes, the heart
would break.
He that grasps at too much holds
nothing fast,
He that falls to-day may be up again
to-moerow x. :
AS love thinks no evil, so envy
speaks no good.
Honest mems words are as good as
their bonds.
Choose wife rather by your cal
than your eye.
He is unworthy to love who lives
only for himself.
Al good cause makes stout heart
and q strong arm
An between the cradle and coffin is
uncertain.
Gratitude preserves old friendship
and procures new.
He hath lived ill that knows not how
to die well.
Discreet wives have sometimes
eyes nor ears. -sHHs xoA18
know of nobody who has a wish
to die this year. ,ssr
Children are certain cares, but IN.
certain comforts.
Anger begins with folly and ends
with repentance.
Blessings are often not valued till
they are gone.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30

WHAT word is that of eight letters,
from which, if you take away five, ten
will still remain? Tendency.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30

WHAT is the difference between 8
man in Albany and man in Troy
Six miles difference.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30

SoNG of the baker-"I knead thee
every hour"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30

THE mails arrive in Colorado towns
on time, because they are usually
chased in by Indians.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30

ID r. BOOSINGER continues the business
DE- of Blacksmithing in all its branches. at
the old stand, on the alley east of Court House
Park. Special attention paid to Horse -shoeing
Ravenna. Oct. %. 1876. 426-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30

ron PRINTING OFALL KINDS
et Promptly and essly xx onted II this ono
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-30

There's many who want Tor bread;
But Pm a sandy, sanguinc, cheerful wife,
Who'll never give up till dead.''
off you hear tussle in here this
evening don't interfere. I've got
handful of snuff all ready for the old
mans eyes, and it'll nearly kill me to
see him feeling around for a club with
one hand and digging his eyes with
the other. Well, tra-la."-L Detroit
Free Press.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-11
Always Marry Poor to Get Rich.

The public is advised from the pulpit to mar
ry young, and even marry poor Marry, young
man and woman, and struggle up together.
Hard times, poverty, want, anxiety, worry are
good Teach you how to live properly. Teach
you how to enjoy yourself. 1t is good to get
up in the morning and find nothing for break
last. Nor anything to buy breakfast with
Good thing for plant, you know, to be con-
stantiy stlnted OF air, water, sunshine, soil.
Makes vigorous, healthy fruit All the smart
men IN this country commenced low down,
were poor Opened CLAIMS, etc., aud oysters.
Like the present Astors and Vanderbiits, the
Boston Adams's, the Lawrences. And lots of
otners. All young men who commence low
down sand struggle up get rich and become
great. Like the 150, 900 tramps in the Eastern
and Middle States Want, worry, fret anxiety
two radishes and peanut for breakfast. make
brilliant men and women. Find 'em floating
in the bay every day. Suicide from want. Six
last Sunday. Nobody gets discouraged. Mar
rry, young men, and struggle up together.
everything to encourage you. Brilliant excep-
tons OF poor young men who get rich always
puplished in books and papers. Biographies
OF self-made tramps and suicides 10 gilt bind
ing not so common. About 10000 q year
Marry poor, young man. Have five children
and earn six dollars week. Fourth story two
rooms, wife doing her own washing bones for
breakfast, make soup of them for dinner, fry
the tin plates for supper. Makes you strong.
Teaches you virtue, honor. honesty, self-reli-
ance., Marry young and struggle down-to the
rumshop-to the dock-to the jail-to the grave
Good things, luxuries, fresh air, country in the
summer, prime roasts airy streets will ruin
you, will degenerate you, will make you coarse,
unrefined and unhealthy. No. Live for twen-
ty-hve cents per day. Buy stale eggs, diseased
meat, poor flour, and the poorest of everything
because it's cheap. These things will make
you strong and healthy. Add, also to your
mental power and cearness. Culture and de-
velopment come of the poorest circumstances
and surroundings Marry young then, and
yerv poor-N Y GrdDhic