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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

is altered. The west can send to other A.
lantic cities, or, what is better for them,
they can ship down the St. Lawrence to
Montreal, and avoid all the extortions that
have been put upon them. What New
York has got to do to hold her trade is to
make the Erie canal free, and to have faeil-
tiles for doing business cheaply by rail,
when the canal is closed. Then the old
time prosperity will come again.
THE NEAT TRADE WITH EUROPE
Has not been altogether success. though
it is still carried on to some extent. The
vessels fitted Cor this trade are, however.
doing just as well in butter and cheese.
The Americans are now furnishing England
with large per cent. of these articles that
she uses, and the trade Is growing rapidly.
One of the last steamers took out a thou
sand boxes of eatawba grapes, and what is
queerer still, some hundreds of barrels of
western lager beer for Germany. This is
sending Goals to Newcastle with ven
geance.
Is still good, and more confidence than ev-
er is felt. The seasons business thus far
has been good, and the lookout for the re-
mainder is excellent. Everybody feels en-
couraged. PrETpo
New York, October 80, 1877.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

The Norwalk Ct. Gazette talks on this
wise about our defeat in Ohio:
The Quakers didn't seem to vote much
in Ohio, and the democracy, aided by the
new labor party, the initiation party, the
'hard times and most violent of the Com
munistic element, have carried the state by
an overwhelming majority. The chief
cause of regret is in the loss of United
States Senator. Intelligent Republicans
are greatly disappointed, but not so much
at the result as the degree of their defeat.
The party managersin in that state may learn
wisdom by the severe lesson. If they do,
it may be worth all it has cost the Republi-
can majority. It is scarcely fair to charge
the overwhelming defeat to lack of con-
fdence in President Hayes. The issues of
the election had no direct reference to his
Southern or Civil Service policy, and such
a combination of elements would have Sc
cured similar result under any other ad-
or circumstances.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

A somewhat careful caucus of the
House of Representatives reveals
the unexpected fact that the Texas
Pacific Subsidy scheme is weaker in
the present Congress than it was in
the last one. There is no such una
nlmlty in its favor among Southern
members as has been expected. In
some way the Southern Democrats
have come to understand that if
the Texas Pacific Subsidy were
granted, it would be credited
as sop to the entire South, and
would therefore absorb and cut off
great number of minor subsidies for
levees, river and harbor improve
ments, ETC., upon which the Cen
tral and Eastern States of the
South have set their hearts. Ten
nessee, Georgia, Alabama, Florida,
the CarOlinas and Virginia have no
direct interest in the Texas Pacific
Road. They would not for a mo
ment advocate subsidy in its be-
half if they understood that such
subsidy would cut off the little
special appropriations which they
seek for themselves. The examina.
tion shows only two Texas Demo
crats-Throckmorton and Culberson
are sure to support the subsidy |
bill; at least half the Missouri dele
CATION will oppose it, and according
to the ITibu'ae's Washington dis
patch, it "would not get a single
vote from Wisconsin, Illinois. or In.
diana, and none from Ohio, unless
Sayler and Banning of Cincinnati
should give it their support" Even
Pennsylvania, which is usually we'll
disposed towards any project advo-
Gated by Mr.. Scott, is divided upon
The Texas Pacific scheme, and the
chances are now that it will not
9ven come to vote in the present
Congress.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Although the entire ocean com
merce of New Orleans is now pass
ing through the ietties at the mouth
of the Mississippi, there are yet GER
tain newspaper engineers who ar
que that Eads is a fraud and his
plans failures.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Sitting Bull is falling into the
ways of a diplomatist, and realizes
the fact that he must keep the
peace, now that he has chosen to re-
main in Canada. The refusal of
the Sioux chief to return peaceably
to the United STATES has brought
from the Canadian Government a
serious warning. The officer com
manding the Northwestern Military
Police has informed Sitting Bull,
after sundry attempts to shake his
decision, that he must not cross the
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Gambetta says that but for the
fraud and force of the MacMahon
Government in the recent elections
the Republicans would have re-
turned four hundred deputies.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

CIVIL SERVICE REFoRM-TRUE
AND BoGUs.-The Cincinnati Gazette
takes a rational view of civil service
and its relations to government and
to the present administration in the
following clear and concise article:
The first things to be considered
are the claims of the public service.
There is nothing to which these
ought to be sacrificed; but, in con-
sidering these, the claims of the par
ty are not TO be ignored. The man
who ignores his party will'very soon
have no party to serve-no party to
support him. True Civil Service and
true party allegiance are not incon-
sistent. They work together first
rate, and the politician who disre-
CARDS this connection, and seeks to
get above it, scars into the region of
ldeallsm Where water freezes and par
~ devotion sinks below zero. We
do not think Hayes is an idealist or
an impracticable man. He may have
made mistakes, or he may have been
misunderstood. In either case, the
contact of Republican Congressman
with the Executive will do good. If
have been made, they will
be corrected. If there.are misunder-
standings, they will be explained.
True Civil Service Reform will be
sustained by the party and by the
President. Idealism will be assigned
to idealists, and these can be left to
swing in their own limited orbit.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Gen. Grant and party were recelY-
ed by President MacMabon and wife
on Thursday of last week, in Parls,
and by arrangement, were to have
dined with them, on Thursday of the
nreseut week.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Signs of cavipg were shown by
President MacMahon on Saturday
last in the council. "He declared
that be intended to enter upon a
path of compromise and cOnciiia
fion
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Osman Pasba is likely to be be-
leaguered at Plevna, as the Russians
are closing in upon him, and q regu-
lar Sedan affair seems to await him.
This is a little sad, after so much
good fighting as that gallant Turk
has gone through.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02
Conversational.

With the dissatisfaction in the Republi-
can ranks, and such men as Conkling and
Blaipe supposed to be in sufficiently CON-
bustible condition to head a political re-
volt, the Democrats, under the leadership
of Thurman. Bayard, and Wallace, imag-
ined that they had an easy part to play.
The Presidents course justified support
OF his political measures, and in return for
what he had done in their interests, after
much caucussing, they were firmly bent up
on treating him with conspicuous levlty. In
the flush of this era of good feeling be-
tween the Democratic leaders and the Re-
publican President, Thurman took it
for fine chance for a move, and with
true Democratic instinct set in for the cap
ture of the Senatorial seats of Louisiana.
The Senator from Ohio has never been
celebrated for the brilliancy of his politi-
cal strategy. This sudden and open move
at once discovered the purposes of the
Democrats, and the Republicans were at
once brought tO.their- senses. In caucus
held on the subject, every Republican Sem
ator admitted the necessity off unity
amongst themselves on all questions, with
out reference to the exceptional condition
OF things about the Executive. Even Stan
ley Matthews, the Presidents closest
friend, urged unity on all occasions. On
a test vote on the reference of the ereden-
tials of Spofford to the Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections, the Republicans rolled
up vote Of thirty-six forE reference,
against thirty-two Democrats, against it, or
IN favor of the immediate admission of the
Democratic Senator Republican majori-
ty of four votes. This indicated non-at-
tendance of eight, three of which were con-
tested vacancies as in South Carolina and
Louisiana. Not satisfied with this rebuff,
Thurman traced the same tacticsj in favor
OF Eustis the other Democratic contestant
from Louiaiana. but discovering theg-same
united front on the part of the Republi-
cans, withdrew from his position by with
drawing their motion in that case. In the
irst contest the unity of the Republicans
was satisfactorily shown.
This course Of the Republicans in the
Senate. and the expressed determination
Of the Republicans of the House to eo-ope-
rate with them has sensibly stiffened Re
publican sentiment in Congress; and while !
is no part of their plans to antagonize
,he President, they declare their purpose
TO- act as they deem will best meet the ap-
of their constituents. By con-
istently maintaining this position the
eaders think that they will best serve the
interests of the party, and at the same
ime will be in position to repel any i'm
Mediate Democratic advances whilst the
resident is trying his policy of pacifca-
ion.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Those who through obstinacy OF
imbecility yet fail to comprehend
the true tenor of the Presidents
Civil Service order can again have
the benefit of Attorney General De
ven's assertion that the order dis
tinctly states the right of officials to
vote, and express their views orally
or through the press on public
questions. In fact they can do
everything they ever did do except
contribute campaign money under
eompulsion, or dabble in politics to
the neglect of their Official du-|
ties,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

The following is the humorous
way in which the Craftsmanship of
the principal committees are stated.
according to speaker Randall's
formation and arrangement. 1t
appears among the items of the
Pittsburgh Telegraph. The speaker
concluded that he Wood favor the
East with Ways and Means, Potter
with the Judiciary, Waddell over
the Post Roads, go Hunton for
land sharks in the District of Col
umbia, run Indian Affairs according
to Gunter, put a Goode man in
charge of the Navy and keep a
Bright look out for swindlers in
Southern Claims.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Even the most sanguine friends OF
Senator Morton have lost all hope
of his recovery and are looking for
the end which cannot be far off.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02
Le0GJ Notice

O1N Otrlan, defendant, whose
y last known place of residence was Names
tee, Michigan, is hereby notified that on the
10th day OfOctOber.A, d, ,1S77, Christine Otrian
plaintiff, filed her petition against him in the
Office of the Clerk of the Court OF Common
Pleas, in and for the County of Ashtabula and
State of Ohio, praying for a divorce from said
defendant, and that she be restored to her
maiden name, Christine Neilson-alleging as
cause therefore, Willful absence for more than
three years last past.
said petition will be for hearing after the
sixth publication of this notice.
HALL BROS, Plaintiffs Solicitors.
Ashtabula. o., Oct. 10, 1877. 1449-54
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Her majesty's armed dispatch vessel of
1000 horse. S,7OO tons displacement, and
built entirely Of steel, has just finished her
trial trip, and has proven herself the fastest
vessel Of war in the world, having easily OBJ
tained a speed of twenty miles an hour,
One popularity of the vessel is that her
motive power is the result Of twin engines,
OF four instead of three fiukes each. By
this arrangement, the vessel is found to
withstand the strain with much less vibra-
tion, or, as appears most likely, there is not
so much strain required with the two as
with one, for securing the same amount of
power,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02
sheriff as special Master oommi.sIo1-
er-Sale of Lands and Tenements.
Ashta6lild Common Pleas.
Ruby Prentice
yiIber z. Mann. ct. al

W1lber z. Mann, et al
R4 virtue of an Order of Sale dulv
= = issued from SAID Court in the above case
70 me directed will offer for sale by way on
Ru9ne auction at the door Of the Court House
AZ AZ et4erson Ashtabula County, Ohio. on Mon-
tIvasI Sle t,d srd day Of December, A D. 1877. be-
of seja t1e 1ho hours of 10 a. IN. and l2 m. O'Clock
tenemeptSs tne me following described lands and
tv of As6tahIne IN Ine township of Plymouth, Coun-
Being one SeI51nI9P State 9fOhiO, and known as
Lot No. IS, bounded north b1 bSres a. OF iaha IN
dIe 4lIl oy lands now or formerly beIonS7noe ~
5 Soan 4 horton John Morefoot, Schuyler GaTrst 81
anu z II. Williams; east by lands poIr -
once belonging to Austin W. Mann. soISth VI "
iand OF one Warren and the highway. Rs:t ~
oy lands Of said Warren and the Asbtabr,i MI
eentral plank road; containing one HUNDRED
and one acres of land, more or less u
Terms cash. Appraised at s.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02
From the Warren Tribune.
A Plea for the Constitution.

We have been gravely Informed
again and again that the Constitu,
tion of the United States does not
confer any right upon the national
government to protect the lives OF
its citizens within the States.
There are clauses in the constitution
which might be construed to au-
thorize the protection of life, but the
State Rights people require us to
put our finger on a clause so plain,
explicit and unmistakable that there
can be no question in regard to 1T.
An act so bold audacious and high
handed as interference to secure the
punishment of those who assasinate
their neighbors on account of polit-
ical opinion, must not be undertaken
by Congress or the Executive uD-
less they can find express authority
in the constitution for such inter-
ference. This is now the political
teaching of Republican statesmen
as well as Democrats, and our on
ly consolation as we hear it is in re-
membering the fugitive slave law
and the Dred Scott decision were
once just as popular as this dia-
bolical doctrine of State supremacy
now is.
But our present purpose is to in
quire whether the new converts to
the State Rights theory are not vio-
lating their own principles. We
were in Pittsburgh few days ago
when half dozen illicit distillers
were brought In from the mountains
of Pennsylvania and lodged in pris-
on by federal officers. We read al
most daily of similar occurrences in
North Carolina and other
States. The proud freeman of those
sovereign States, who manufacture
whisky without asking leave of Un-
Gle Sam, are hunted like wild beasts
by United States marshals, and car
led off to prison under the very
noses of the State governments. Is
his home rule? Where is the
clause in the Constitution which
authorizes the general
government thus to invade a SOW
reign State, and interfere with its
most cherished industry? Put
our finger on it, if you can, We
lon't believe the word "whisky"
an be found in the constitution,
nd we are absolutely certain that
says nothing about "crooked
whisky"
In the absence, therefore, of any
xpress provision in the Constitu-
ion for the suppression of assassin
tiOn and illicit distilling, we claim
hat the distillers of crooked whisky
re as much entitled to the foster
lg protection of State Govern
tents as are murderers of Republi-
an citizens; and that the national
overnment has no more constitu- :
onal authority to punish the dis
Hers than it has to punish the as
lssins. :
The fact is, these raids on whis- 3
J are thrusts at the very vitals of !
le Confederate democracy, and if
resident Hayes permits them to go i
/ we shall expect an exasperated
emocratic Congress to do its
hole duty in the matter of i'm
.achment. =
s.sA,.Jo ,,,,,o5 5;,no+ob ,,os.o1 -
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

David Dudley Field was prom
ised the Tammany nomination for
State Senator in the Seventh Dis
trict, in the city of N. Y. The
brother of a Catholic priest made
up his mind that he was the man
for the enjoyment of that honor.
1t is needless to remark that David
Dudley was not nominated.
Though he was Tilden's right bow
er, and has done no end of dirty
work for the Democratic party, he
had to stand aside when his claims
conficted with the demands of the
Catholic church.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

When Governor Gerry managed
Massachusetts, a country deacon
happened to catch fine salmon
and knowing that the Governor
had a particular liking for that sort
of fish. he determined to present 1t
TO him. So the salmon was care
fully packed, and the deacon, in the
absence of railroads, started in his
wagon for Boston. On the journey
he stopped to dine, and telling at
the table his errand in regard to the
fish, practical joker present could
not resist the temptation of slipping
out to the wagon and changing the
salmon for a poor Goldfish. The un-
conscious deacon went on to the
Governors house, and after an
n"uncing his gift, the two worthless
opened the box and discovered the
flavorous Goldfish. Mortified, the
poor deacon started for home with
his Goldfish, and stopping for lunch
at his dining place, the wag secret
ly removed the Goldfish and replaced
the salmon. When he reached
home, the deacon mournfully told
the story to an incredulOus wife,
who had herself packed the salmon;
they opened the box together. The
deacon stared. swell, you are
pretty good salmon when you are in
the country" said he; ''but when
you are in Boston you are misera-
bic Goldfish"
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

You need not neglect your business when
troubled with cough or cold, ifyou only use
reliable remedy at once. Dr. Bulls Cough
syrup Is the best remedy we know OF. Price
only rs cents.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02
Orwell Normal Institute
ORWELL. O.

Fall Term of this Institution will begin on
TUESDAY, AUG. 21st, 1877.
W, H. DODGE, A. B.. Principal
Mrs. w. II. DODGE, Preceptress
Miss NJ. ALFREDINE sBEDELL, Teacher of
Vocal and Instrumental Music,
Instruction will be given in all branches
usually taught in similar institution.
By careful attention to the interests of the
School, we intend to make it second to none
of its kind.
TUITION:
Common English Branches Sc m
Higher Mathematics and Languages. 40
3m144Os
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Foreign enterprise built a rail-
road in China from Woosung to
Shanghai. The natives did not re-
sist its building but it now trans
pires that it has been purchased by
the Government, and all traffic sus-
pended for the purpose of permit
mitting It's ruin from lack of use.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

In the two weeks that have passed
since Congress met, the army ought
to have been provided for, an apPro-
priation for the Paris Exposition
made, and the silver dollar-if it is
to be remonetized, as seems probable
should have been accomplished,
but none of these things have been
dona
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

One would imagine that the
proverbial needle in a haystack
could not be more completely lost
than a needle adrift on the ocean.
But the floating obelisk has been
recovered, and now shall Britain
MAS children gaze upon that col
umn which reared its tall head
when Moses and Aaron were flying
kites or playing marbles, with the
lads of their generation.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Senator Morton expired on
Thursday evening, about 5 o'clock
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02
SOLD By ALL DRUGoIsEs EYEEzwHERE

PROFITABLE-LADIEs AND GEN
EMPLOYMENT every sTstAS town "a and 4 iD citT In
to procure subscribers for the "WORKINC3
CHURCH" The Premium Steel Engraving.
9 IT X IT. in, the Finding of the Savior nj
the Temple" is presented to each subscriber.
for only 81 - per year. This picture Is univerr
hold. Extra large cash commissions paid to
agents. Write for terms and AGENTS outfit.
WORKING CHURCH PUB. CO.,
4 o
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02
EALL. 1877. WINTER.
Stoves, Ranges, Crates


no ia tospea
SULTAN J suit a N 7
enb improve
1t stove
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

line with hostile intent, that if ihe
did he would have the British as
his enemies. The British Govern
ment is bound to preserve the neu-
tralits of its border. The Com
mission therefore, though it has
failed to allure Sitting Bull to his
reservation, has provided that he
shall not go on the war-path with
ont a fire in the rear.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

While Osman Pasha is shut up III
PIevna, Mukhtar Pasha is similarly
situated in Kars. The great queS-
tion with the Muscovites, is' can
these sieees be maintained through
the winter? The best answerto tins
is the indications of their intentions
to do SO by building railroads, ferry
boats and bridges, to facilitate the
transmission of supplies, and the pro-
visions made with iron frames for
putting up tents for their shelter.
No effort will be spared to hold
every position won until the opening
of spring, when campaigning Will
again become possible. This is sup
posing that both Osman and Mukh-
tar can. hold Plevna and Kars for
these five or six months, which hard
" seems probable. 1t is altogether
likely that both of these Turkish
strongbolds will capitulate within
two or three months, if the accounts
we receive of their condition and of
the completeness of their investment
are correct as they seem to be.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

1t is claimed that a determined
fight is to be made against the ad-
mission to the Senate of Gen. Butler
of Hamburg massacre fame, whose
credentials are before the committee
on privileges and elections. His en-
emies promise to prove the most
brutal and blood-thirsty acts against
him. The South Carolina case will
not be taken up, however, until after
Louisiana is finished.
The advanced condition of the
buildings for the Paris Exhibition
might well serve to stimulate Con-
gress to prompt action on the Presi-
dents suggestion regarding that en-
terprise. Any American manufact-
urer who desires to exhibit may pre-
pare his products, and feel assured
that they will be accorded ample
space. Whatever Congress may do,
the success of the American display
will depend mainly upon the fore
thought and energy of our own citi.
zens.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02
LEGAL.
4EtHebnle9lf

]. s. Fuller, Plaintif.
vs.
henryScoville, ,Defendn't
Before E. W. Richards Il NJ ,sbt.h,.,.
Township, Ashtabula County. o. ''''-'4
IN the 18th dag of October A u
- 1877. said Justice issued an Order ~ ~
taehment in the above action for the s1n, -
ls5.Sly nine and dtwenty-seven one-hpndredtbs
dollars. The said cause is set for hearinoS -.
oth day OF December, 1877. Is. FUIIER
Ashtabula. Oct. 81, 1877. $50
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02
AHajn6strGtO91s Notice.

ADCC1ttSt1'CGCO9'S NOWces
NOTICE is hereby given that the
1 undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as Administrator on the estate
OF jeremiah W. COngdOn deceased, late OF
Cherry Valley, Ashtabula County. Ohio
145O-52 CHARLES d ATNGER
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-02

Friday Morning, Nov. End, 1877.