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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-15
MEDIC AL
TO THE AFFLICTED.
DR.. JOHN G0UcHER

Still continues to treat every variety OF
CHRONIC SE,
at the corner of Sycamore and Cedar
Sts-, Ravenna, Ohio, where he located
the 10Th of October, 1865. Since that
time have successfully treated TwEN-
TY-SIx THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED
CASES among which have been many
miraculous cures of Cancer, Gravel,
Tumors, Dropsy. rheumatism, Fistu-
la in Ana, Prolapsus of the Rectum,
Piles, Tape Worms, Seat or Pin
Worms, Intestinal Worms, Hip Dis
ease, Goitre, Enlarged Glands. Scrofu-
la, and ali Impurities of the Blood.
Scaid Head Invariably Cured;
and that most insidious of all diseases,
Catarril, which is destroying its tens of
thousands annually. Also, the varied
Diseases of Females, arising from Uter-
inc Diseases. Displacement, Enlarge
ment, Inflammation, liberation, Tu-
mors, Poiypus, and all their sympa-
thetic accompaniments, on the latest
scientific principles, without the use of
the knife or caustics, but by constitu-
tional treatment aud local absorbents.
whicE we believe to be the true meth
od of cure, if timely and properly APP
piled.
Calculous ConcretiOns of the Kid
neys and Bladder. There are several
Varieties of Gravel in our possession,
that we have removed through the
natural urinary passage, from different
individuals in this locality.
The Doctor is a graduate in the Eye
and Ear Infirmary of New York City,
and has had a large and successful
practice in that department; and is
also a graduate OF several of The lead |
ing Schools of his Profession, the Di- |
plOmas of which are hanging up in his |
Office, for everybody to READ and IN !
Thanks to an intelligent community |
for their extensive patronage.
TERMs-Cash. Positively no trust. |
OFFICE HOURS From a. M, to D. m. |
j. GOUCHER, NJ. d.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-15
HIS CONscIENCE TROUBLED HIM.

W. A. Taylor in N, Y, Mercury.
One of the most noted horse e-thieves
that ever held forth in Southeastern
Ohio was Shep Tinker,ot Chapel Hill
He is now seventy.eight years old.and
in the last year Of his sixteenth term
in the penitentiary of Iowa. At the
close of his third term i'm Ohio, his
fellow citizens in Chapel Hill conclud-
ed that In consequence of his attend
ance upon the courts he was eminent
ly qualified to discharge the duties of
Justice of the Peace. They gave force
to this opinion by electing hlm over
the most worthy and respectable citi-
zen of the township.
The term of office was for three
years, and the fees and emoluments
amounted to about ten dollars annual
ly. The general impression was, s,how-
ever, that Shep would make it pay
better, as it is not difficult for a JUS
tice Of the Peace to get all his neigh
bors by the ears and reap rich har-
vest in the way of costs. Hence it is
essy to imagine the surprise of Obe
Spencer, the clerk of the court, when.
three weeks after receiving his com
mission, Tinker presented himself
with his resignation.
'Why, Shep,' said the clerk, what
made you resign2 had an idea that
you would make the Office profitable
az we'll as honorable. Seems 10 me
it's safer to be a Justice of the Peace
than to follow your own trade
The fact is began Tinker, in ex-
p 'anation, I've the strongest of moral
reasons for reaigning. My conscience
forbids me 10 hold the office day
longer
The devil you say l'broke inSpencer,
Your conscience troubles you? Tell
me how your conscience troubles yeu.'
That's easy enough understood re-
piled Tinker, 'when you know all the
circumstanc es. I've got just one case
on my docket-Charles Schneider
versus Jim Jones: action for debt;
amount claimed, two hundred and
eighty five dollars. Evidently Schaei.
der's claim is not very good, for he
paid me fifty dollars to give him judg-
ment. Then Jones's defense is bad,
for he raid me sixty dollars to decide
in his favor. AS a man of honor /
can't keep the money OF both and de-
eide against either. Consequently I
want 10 resign and let my successor
try the case.' alE fa
Mr.. Spencer accepted the re resigna-
tion without further hesitation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-15
MOP WRINGER.

THAvE secured the exclusive right to sell
l. Henry l. IIotchkiss' MOP WRINGER in the
several townships of POrtag County.
The ladies will find this u great labor saving
implement.
will sell this convenient and useful iuven.
tion at retail. or will sell township rights or my
entire interest therein. ut very low figures. II
Is an implement which finds ready and rapid
sale. and an active. energetic man can make
good wages in selling it.
Tor terms, apply at the Office of e. p. HAT
FIELD. over Second National Bank or on Sat-
urdays at Otto Sontum's. next door to Poe
House JAMES McMULLEN
Ravenna, Nov. 13, 1876. l29
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-15
MORE OF IT.

A man jumped into street car the
other day and nearly smashed a pas.
senger's foot. The victim cried out:
You are a blundering ignoramus
and know it.
Il am, am I?'
yes, you are!'
will you be kind enough contin-
ued the big man, as he took his seat,
TO tell me whether your opinion is
based on the returns of 1872 or 1874 p
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-15
WE'LL DIGGING

Having recovered from my late misfortune,
tender my services to the people of Ravenna
and vicinity
WELL DIGGER AND DRILLER
am also prepared to clean and repair weIls
and Cisterns
Having had over forty years experience in
the business, can guarantee satisfaction to all
who may employ me.
~ Prices as low as those of any other man
IN ssssSSa ss.s sSaa'Yi h.o a 9s9THs&f KAY
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-15
GIN. PROCTOR, M. d.,
PIrys1cian and Surgeon.

sH4LERSF7LLE, ONO.
Will attend to all calls in the line of his profess
sion both day and night
Once ore door East of Shaiersyille Exchange
Hosel. 4is-1y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-15
= w. MANSON,

suueriSr facilities cor making collections IN
All parts of the United States once over
First National Bank, Garrestsviiie' ONO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-15
w. MCCONNELL, NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN 81 SURGEON.

Twenty years experience All forms OF acute
and chronic tliseases skilfully treated Hav-
ing for wears made chronic disease 4 speciality.
j will continue to give particular attention 10
that class of cases-
Office and residence No. % Sycamore street.
43i-lmo- Hryenua, Ohio-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-15
q T.. BELDEN,

-uys1CrAN AND sURGEON.-oniee in
Empire Building; Residence on King
street rst door south Of Main
Rzyeana, May %, 1876 4t4-y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-15

f .II.NICHOLS.
attcrr~v at Law and Notary Public. once
ia Phsnix Block. over Brainerd & sons Drug
Sisre. = - - 900 a.,
Nover.ber 10. 1Ss2- sz2-u-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

We learn from the Lansing Republican that
q report to Gov. Croswell has been made by the
State Board OF Centennial Managers, consisting
OF ex-Gov. Baglsy. M. /. Mills, ]. j. woodman,
Henry Fralick and J. A. Hubbell. They recire
tho vast labor performed by the Commissioners,
the thousands OF choice specimens gathered
and displayed, the favorable impression which
these specimens produced on the visitors to the
exhibition, also the gratifying fact that over 60
awards were made to the State OF Michigan and
it's citizens, ono being given to each collective
exhibit in each department, eleven In the po-
biological department, and eight In the educa-
tioDal department.
Gov. Bagley states that it was with great re-
luctance nc permitted debt to be incurred,
but there were 30 many unlooked-for things to
be done. and 1t was so obvious that the State
would be disgraced If the work was not carried
through in decent style, that he did not dare to
stop the exhibit aud return home.
The Managers send to the Legislature a
statement Of the Centennial expenses in detail,
showing deficit IN general expenses Of "a
AGO "a, and in the building fund OF $4,135 3S.
OF this amount Mr.. Noble. the Secretary, adj
vanced 81 .71S AZ from his own funds, and ex-
Gov Bagley 1926 "a fran his own funds, and
the remainder Is due to various parties. The
bills and vouchers are IN the hands OF the Au-
ditor General.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

In commenting upon the present condition Of
the Southern States, day OF two since, the
News says that "a few days ago number Of
leading merchants and financlers met in New
York TO devise some means for aiding the bank
rupt Southern States. Most, il not ALL OF the
gentlemen present were heavy creditors OF the
States IN question, but the feeling manifested
was of the most kindly and generous nature.
For the sake of restoring the Southern States
to condition OF prosperity, these creditors
avowed themselves willing to sacrifice their own
interests. The return which this action meets
in North Carolina is not reassuring. The Ra-
leigh Observer, Democratic sheet, in Its issue
Of the LIST inst, takes the ground that mo man
who raised his hand against North Carolina
during the late war has now any claim upon the
State in honor or morals" In other words,
loyal men who hold claims against the State
are debarred by their very loyalty from receiv-
ing the value of their claims. Further, the OBJ
server claims that "if the old bondholders are
entitled to be paid, then the war-bond owners
are entitled to be paid, and so are the negro
owners" Such a course OF argument will not
tend 10 increase the good feeling OF tie North.
ein creditors.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

The Wayne County Board OF Auditors are Pc
tltionpg the Legislature Of this State to 80
amend the law creating the Board as to increase
their salaries. A citizen OF that county makes
the following comments on the subject, winch
is quite applicable to several other localities:
1t rs well known fact that every member of
the present board used all his energy and infu-
ence, and strained every nerve, to get either
elected or appointed county auditor, and that.
too, under tue full understanding and knowl-
edge OF the amount OF the present pay Of men,
bers. IL the present board are agrieved and
not satisfied with their present pay, let each OF
them Immediately resign, and before the sun
goes down on the very cay of their resignation
Gov: Croswel will replace them with Just az
good and competent men as any Of them.
me present board are neither married nor in
bondage held to the position, and pinety-nine
men out OF every hundred will, with the great.
est pleasure and willingness. replace them al
the present pay-yes, and will repeat for ese
than they are now receiving, and perform the
duties as conscientiously and with as much
economy as they are doing.
&c. Messrs. Auditors, many taxpayers in this
county say TO one aud all OF you. Immediately
reslgn-we can spare you all-and am further
instructed by the most extensive taxpayers OF
my township to inquire who asked these men
to make any sacrifice for the public good, and
which OF them could earn the one halt OF twelve
hundred dollars per annum at any other bust
ness. and especially one that would permit
them TO spend so much OF their time in cleo
fioneering and attending to their own private
business.
Therefore, in the name OF my township, cal
upon the Legislature TO reject their petition.
because it is oppressive and unjust call upon
every TAXPAYER, call upon all good citizens ID
Wayne county to oppose this imposition, for IL
is unjust and unnecessary, aud will only add to
our present onerous burdens.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

Numerously signed petitions are being pre-.
scented to the Michigan Legislature, asking that
ali the railroads be brought under the general
railroad laws. These petitions tell us that the
charters under which they have heretofore OK.
listed have expired by limitation The following
is the section Of the law on which that assump
ton is based
SECTION 81. The State reserves the right, at
any time after thirty years from the passage oil
this act, by vote Of two-thirds of each branch
OF the Legislature, to alter, amend or repeal
the same Provided, The said company shall
be compensated by the State for all damages
sustained by reason OF such alteration. amend
ment or repeal.
For aught contained IN this section, the char.
tiers are perpetual. 1t Is true that the charters
may be altered, but If alteration shall work any
injury to the prosperity Of the road, the State
Is bound to make the loss good.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

Perhaps IT is not 80 generally understood as
1t should be that the taxpayers Of the State
have for several years past been supporting a
lucrative Office that is, in several particulars,
sinecure. We allude to the Office OF Railroad
Commissioner, with the snug little salary OF
four thousand dollars, and expenses paid. I'm
der this latter clause the Commissioners has
maintained a clerk at liberal salary, also at
the expense of the people OF tho State. But
this 10 not all. The Commissioner issues an
annual, which he calls Report, at an addi-
tional expense OF several hundred dollars, thus
swelling out the cost OF this single sinecure lux
ury to some seven or eight thousand dollars a
year.
A proposition is now before the Legislature
to either abolish the Office altogether or reduce
its salary to reasonable fgure-say one thou
sand or possibly, one thousand Eve hundred
dollars year, without clerk. Heretofore the
duties and labors Of the Office have been per-
formed by clerk, and the four thousand dol
lars has been bestowed principally to support
the dignity Of the RAILROAD Commissioner. I"
Flush times having subsidized, and pinching
stringency having become the order Of the day,
plenty OF competent men can be found who
would be very willing to sacrifice their time
and labor for the public good and one thousand
dollars year in cash. We hope the change
will be made without needless delay. 1t is a
reform in the right direction, and one that will
be heartily approved by the people, who pay
the cash.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

Washington dispatch to the Cincinnati Com
mercial contains the following interesting spec
ulations upon the future of politics
"a prominent Democratic leader from the
west, who has been here for the last two weeks
watching the course OF events, said to -dav that
nothing ID clearer than that Hayes will be de-
clared the duly elected President OF the United
States He regarded the facts as too strong to
be overthrown. He is IN hearty support OF the
arbitration by means OF the Electoral Commis-
sion. notwithstanding his belief that il will re-
suit as above stated, and says that he will not
be dissatisfied with that result. He il convir ced
that the Inauguration of HAYES will bring about
new political combinations, which will result in
the disintegration aud renovation OF the two
great parties, and tins will be for the best in
terests of the country. As they are at present
they do not meet the requirements of the hour,
and il Is time to take new tack. During a re-
cent visit to New York he called upon hid IN.
and was sadly disappointed IN him. Instead OK
finding him high.mnd.d, patriotic statesman.
he found him to be nothing more nor less than
shrewd politician, bent more upon furtheriug
his personal ambition than the real good or the
country, and really willing, il not ANXIOUS. to
appeal his case to rhe arbitrsment OF var rather
than let decision be given a ainst nun by A
peaceful method Of adjustment rldsn'- nd
ministra ton would be more offensive personally
than Grants has boen, and would only more
firmly soidlfy the two parties IN their present
attitude. He has greatly changed bis opinion
OF Tilden since the campaign. and this in due TO
him to say that he had not mp to the time OF
his recent visit, any personal knowledge Of
Gov Tilden."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

Tho Ch,cago Tribune says the st. Louis Re-
publican % emocratc) states that III several
counties OF Missouri there has been an actual
decrsase II population during the past years.
Tho causes are to be found in the immunity
with which cutiawry fourishes in that State,
bal government, public dishonesty, and other
feas,.ree OF Bourbon rule. To holp on the de-
poolIa.4on OF the State, it is now proposed by
the Democratic Legislature to abolish tho State
Bonds OF Education and Immigration. Mis-
sour - Democratic State, and six years OF
Democratic reform rule have brought about this
hunllatiug condition OF affairs in that State
for winch the people have no one but them
selves 60 thank At the same time 1t is very
far Illustration Of the humbug Of the so-called
Democratic ssforn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

IN the House of Representatives, on the 7th
inst the following resolution was passed by a
vote OF as yeas to 80 nays:
-Resoioed (the Senate concurring), BY the Sem
ate and House of Representatives OF the State
OF Michigan that the present Is an opportune
time for re sumption OF specie payments and re-
dempton by the government Of its treasury
notes, that the experience OF the past has dem
onetrated that the peopio desire to return to
specie payments, aud the demands OF the bust
NESS OF the country, which is fast assuming so
healthrul and reliable condition as to warrant
the belief that the future is iull of promise are
imperative that the representative Of values,
VIZ, the money of the country, shall not be
worth less than the money OF the world Values
touched gold basis. all sbrinksge has been have
euifered Liabilities have, through bankruptcies
and settlements, TO large extent been liquida-
ted, and confidence in the ability OF the govern.
mont 30 resume and that only good results
would follow, has grown into an absolute be-
lief
mossrs Hill and Ferguson, representatives
from this county, voted against the resolution.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

specia. dispatch from Washington to the
Chicago Post, under date OF February 9th, con-
Cams the following paragraph:
Mr. Howe says the Republican newspapers
shirt duty, are apathetic. do not properly de-
nounce Democratic outrages, and that Repub-
1ican congressman are not supported IN the
sttempt TO prevent Democratic encroachments
upon the liberties OF the people. Other Repub-
Acsn Leaders have felt the same way A prom
.nent CONGRESSMAN exclaimed yesterday, "D- N
tne hewspapeIs! They leave us here unsup-
us FOR lack OF ZEAL"
CT these same winners are the last men in
.uo word to concede that the newspaper men
nave any rights that politician is bound to
respect
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

The Educational Weekly says the chief con-
Germ OF the American Republic should Ls to
make thorough provision for the education OF
every citizen up to the standard Of clear COM
prehension Of his rights, and faithful. fearless
discharge OF his dnties. This truth we hold to
be self-evident. This fundamental task once
performed, the remaining functions OF wise
and generous craftsmanship will be compare
lively few and simple. A whole people made
thoroughly capable Of self-government, through
an efficient, all-pervasive system Of education,
will leave but little for professional statesmen
to do, since all men will, in a liberal measure,
be statesmen. II is indisputable that, sover-
eighty being universal, education must be made
universal also. For, between intelligence and
illiteracy, there is, and ever must be, an ire
pressible conflict. No man can be free whose
faculties are fettered by the chains OF igno-
rance. No man can be long enslaved whose
soul is illumined with the radiance OF Heaven
born truth. Civil freedom must inevitably fol-
low fast in the footsteps Of intellectual and
moral freedom. The power OF educated mind
is superior to manacles and dungeons. 1t is as
illimitable as the universe. There are hundreds
OF thousands in these United States who are, to
all intents and purposes, socially and politically
enslaved, simply because they are mentally and
morally enslaved. Nominally endowed with SOW
ereignty, they either do not cast the ballot at
all-''bulldozed" they cast it according to
the wishes of another, persuaded" thought
That ballot which does not represent the free,
untrammeled will Of him who casts it, is not
the ballot of either freeman or freedman,
but OF one who Is still under a master.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16
lrue Nortberner.
Paw paw. MIonIoAN, FED'r IL, 1877

Al tue April election, one Judge OF the SUI
prsms Court IS to be chosen for eight years, IN
oaes or Thomas III. Cooley, and two Regents
OF tho University for six years, in the place OF
Messrs, Estabrook aud MCGOWAN, and one Re-
gent foe tie remainder Of 1877. in place OF Mr.
Ms0owan, resigned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

Trains from Paw Paw connect with ehs san.
namedTrains on the Michigan Central Railrsac
at Lawton, going east and west.
LEAVE PAW PAW.
$50 A. NJ, returns from Lawton at 7 A. NJ.
9;s0 a. m, Mail Train, east.
leo p. m, Mail west, and Way Freight east
$50 y. IN. Kalamazoo Accommodation east.
gH- Trainsreturn TO Paw Paw on departure G
Michigan Central Trains from Lawton.
JOHN IHLING, Sup't
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16

SUNDAY excepted. Saturday and Sunday exc.
HENRY c. WENTWORTH General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Chicago, Illinois.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-16
LUCAS
FURNITURE WARE ROOMS,

Chairs, Bedsteads and Cabinet Ware. Cheap.
The Lucas Chair, the best in the market
Repairing done. Cane-seat Chairs re-caned.
Besure andsee my stock before purchasing.
Rooms opposite Court House.
lilly GEORGE LUCAS.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-08-10
STAR.BEAMS.

r. G. RYDER, Secretary.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-08-10
Meeting of the County Executive
Committee.

The county executive committee Of
Jackson county met at Scranton on the
65h instant. Present-Jas. Helvestion,
+. NJ. Johnson, @, Il. Wood, j. K. Nc
Leod, w. NJ. Denny, Marion b. Rich
mond, G. W. Hightower, and E. M. Tay-
lor and NJ. S. Park by proxy.
M. B. Richmond was elected chair
man and f. NJ. johnson secretary.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That any five members Of
this committee constitute a quorum for
the transaction Of any business.
Resolved, That we, the executive
committee of Jackson county, recon-
mend that the democratic voters OF
each precinct in the county organize
clubs for work during the pending
campaign.
Resolved, That the democratic voters
of each precinct in each beat be re-
quested to meet at their respective pre-
cincts on Saturday, Sept. l, for the pnr-
pose of appointing committee OF five,
to be styled precinct executive commit.
tee, and the precinct executive commit
tees eoniointly form the beat executive
committee of their respective beats,
and at the same time and place beat
officers be nominated, except in beats
where nominations have been made.
On motion the meeting adjourned,
subject to the order of the chairman.
4. NJ. JOHNSON. secretary.