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N5TICE is hereby given, that pstisiois
IN will be presented to the commissiopsrsi il
of Monroe county, at their next session, ID i
be held dou the first Menday of Deoember, a,
A. D.ils7S, for the alteration of thstounty
road leading from Alexander's mill to Lodi;
in said eounty, as follows, Beginning at said
Alexander's mill following the old road where !
practicable, UP Bosns Run TO the lands Of
Henry Esu,ysr; thence by new route DOWN
the Mil sonO 10 Barnes Run; thence the best !
route to said Lodi: sYati PETITIONERS i.
sepss, '7sws. lHsssiq yu & ash Is 80 aas
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CATTLE MARKETS.


Wheeling-LrvE Stock YARDS =
November 19-.Cattle- Arrivals "a
head; sold, cows and bulls 50a2 SOC
medium steers and heifers 2 50a3 25c;
choice cattle 3-25a3 so. Cattle dull. -
Hogs--Arrivais 258 head; light to
common 2 25i2 Soc; packing 2 Boa
2 75c; lard and butcher hogs selling
from2 rs 10 3 25. s:,ss.
Shtep-Selling from 8 90 to 4 90 per
100 lbs.
Lsmbs-selling from 4 90 to5 Copper
100lhs. *
Calves-Selling from 8 90 to 10 90 per
head.
, !. Fresh sslling 'fron ss5 p d ocs ! =
40 90 per head. - "a . 'asA@s =
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ITEMS.

FIRST blood for England. The Afghans
fought awhile and then skedaddlet.
Hon. JOHN B GORDON has been re-
elected U. S. Senator from Georgia. y
Tom KELLY and MIKE McCooLE, prize
fighters, have made a match to pound
each other
GRANT is still rowing in Eastern coun-
tries, and, by the way, is playing smart
game for the Republican nomination in
1880.
RETIRE the notes of National Banks
with an issue of Greenbacks. That is
the way to abolish the National Banking
system.
TALMAGE continues to fire hot shot
at wickedness in New York His SER
mon of the 17th inst, will be found on
our first page.
Ed. KIsER stabbed a young man
named HoBREoHf to death, in Wheeling,
on the 18th inst. They we're in a low
drinking saloon.
JOHN D. PATTERSON, defaulting Treas.
11urer of Guernsey county, left mbridge
very suddenly after the Grand jury con.
yened for business.
The Mingo Iron Works we're sold by
the Sheriff of Jefferson county, on the
goth inst, for $67 900 The original cos,
was S275,000, all of which the stock
holders lose. S. =
WILLIAM BUDER, who claims to be 9
survivor OF the wrecked steamer Huron
is the excitement at Washington City al
this time. The Secretary of the Navy
has ordered thorough investigation.
HAYES and his co workers at Wash
ington must keep their hands and orders
off the Courts The people will not per
NIT them to~be ordered or tampered
with by any earthly power, high or low
I A ROUGH character named KNIGHT, was
shot and captured at Bellaire. the night
of the .20th inst by Marshal ARCHER o.
THAT place. Pistol practice between
KNIGHT and three officers was lively fol
while, hag -. a4Y.t :,
CONGRESS assemblies next week. The
Republicans are preparing their "bloody
shirt" thunder, bat will hardly succeed
in exciting the people Of the North Will
their "bosh. !" intended for future polit
ical campaigns. - = = = . =
The robbers of A T. STEWARDS grave
are patiently waiting with their grim car
cass until the proper amount is offered
as reward for It's return. The detect
ives and police have no clue whatever te
CROWNED heads in Europe are having
an exciting time dodging dagger thrusts
and pistol balls. Attempts have beer
made to assassinate King WILLIAM, Of
Germany, King ALFONSO, of Spain and
King HUMBERT, of Italy, within the pas,
three months.
The death warrant Of KEHoE, th,
Mollie Mcguire, was not signed by th,
Governor of Pennsylvania, until aftel
the election. The Mollies, friends O
KEHoE, all voted the Republican ticket
We're the election to take place to day
the results in many places in Pa, would
be reversed.
Is Governor BIsHoP doing anything
to have the outlaws and murderers sir
IDarke county brought to justice2 Per
haps ZACH CHANDLER and CAMERON car
prevail upon HAYES to order the militia.
ry to ohios White men are being lynch.
ed in Dsrke county, Ohio, but they are
of small Importance when compared with
the life of negro voter down South
SO think the apostles of the abloody
shirt" A.
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EEPackage peddlers are again on the
move, and the reports from several of
our adjacent counties show that these
peddlers are finding plenty of victims
whom they fleece. Buy goods of regular
dealers and then you will be safe.
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New Advertisements,
sHoRrs-Gold slooa.


DAVID OKEY is improving.
Teachers. come up to the Institute on
December 23d.
Eggs Is cents per dozen; butter 10
cents per pound. voss ea50B sa
What about the Fair next yeara See
hclice elsewhere in this paper.
JOHN JORDAN IS doing a FIRST class job
of tin work on the Jail building.
ABRAHAM DoLDER, of Ohio township,
is lying very i'll with lung fever.
JAMES COOPER has been appointed
Deputy Marshal of Woodsfield.
Teachers Institute meets in Woods.
Geld on Monday, December Esd. g. q
FoRD's FIRST day for grinding Buck
wheat is Saturday, November 30th.
Mrs, john FISHER, of Baresville, this
county, has fever and is not expected to
recover. & ~assi
DIR. JoHN MARTIN, of Caldwell, Noble
county, was visiting friends in this place
last week. 80 ,,-.'s,4.4. lem +,
HARpER's publications are advertised
this week We can furnish either Of
them at $500. -
The notice of road contractors is in.
Vited to an advertisement in this number
of TIE SPIRrr .sAN sAEw q
Tobacco is selling very slowly in this
county. Raisers saySthey can't sell at
the prices offered
An election for Justice of the Peace
will be held iu this township, Center, on
Saturday, December 14th.
Oar street crossings are worse now
than when split logs were used for walks,
In this place, a5 years ago.
.Ex. SHERIFF LITTLE is making record
Of Mortgages. 1t ought to have been
started years ago and kept up. = si.5%y
W. M. HoRN has disposed of his Pho
tographic stock to j. W. DEvAULL, who
will continue the business here.
E K. MoRRIs, son of W. T. MORRIS,
of this place, left last week to attend
college at Beverly, Washington county.
Correspondence in the several town.
ships are requested to furnish THE SPIRIT
items of news from their neighborhoods.
Monroe County's prisoners, Bowen
and NsHER. escaped from the. Belmont
county Jail Tuesday evening, the 18th
inst. ss. -
Make your arrangements to attend the
instItate, teachers You can spend a
week there that will be both pleasant and
profitable. ssaAze
DAVID MAYEs, who has been i'll Of
typhoid fever for several weeks past,
made his appearance on our streets
againSlast week.
Cards are out for the wedding Of Mr.
FRrm .BUoKro and Miss FREDA LAuRN-
STEIN, which takes place to morrow even
ing, the 9th inst.
We are informed that R.sC MlErs, of.
Somerton, paid as high as Sd per hun
dred for several crops of tobacco bought
in the Calais neighbofhood. &
We are informed that the mail for
Beallsville win be carried over the Bel
laire 4 Southwestern as soon as the road
reaches Armstrong; Mills.
There we're Is bidders for the grading
Of tie Jail yard, on the 2lst inst They
ranged from s2s to eAS. The work was
awarded to JoHs DoHERrY at S23.
MICHAEL PALMER, Of Adsms town
ships had -his-right arm broken last week
by jumping from wagon while the
horses attached to- the ssame were run
ming away.
CHRISTIAN MosEMAN, aged 55lyears, s |
months and 10 days, of Lee township,
diedson the 18th inst and was buried 10
the Zion church cemetery, Ohio town
ship, on the Goth inst.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-26

A Carpet. bag Senator whose term has
just expired, when asked how he prcpo-
sed to occupy his time hereafter, remark
ed, Il shall devote the rest of my life to
wondering how I ever got into the Uni.
ted States Senate"
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8, i'v,l,luln WANT

Flour, Corn, Apples, Coal, Hams,
Beef, Potatoes, Corn Meal, Turnips,
Pork, Oats, )of money from every
subscriber to The SPIRIT who is in
.slM4M$d3h MAJ
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-26

The most eminent physicians in New
York make from 10000 to $4,000 a
year.
Norwich, England, is inundated by a
freshet. Two Of the most densely popu-
lated districts are several feet under wa.
ter. Four or five miles Of streets are
submerged,I and from. 5000 to 1000
dwellings made uninhabitable. The au-
thorities are maintaining the homeless
poor.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-26

wOur town authorities have sue.
ceeded, admirably in making two very
deep mud holes by not stonbg the streets
that were graded this Fall.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-26
Road Tax Receipts.

Notice is hereby given. to Township
Clerks apd Trustees that they can OBJ
tsia Road Tax Receipts at The SPIRIT
ONCE at "a cents per hundred. z
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Every person who has used DR..
Prices Unique Perfumes admires :hem
His Pet Rose is caarming-the fragrance
of sweet blossoms; his Alsta Bouquet,
delicately delightful-the odor of dainty
buds; while his Floral Riches surpass in
rich, fresh, fowery odor any Cologne or
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EQuite number OF ursabscribers
have responded to our call upon them,
but there are sill many from whom we
should have prompt returns. .s
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R E 4 N H E r !
E Keeps Bread, Cakes, Chow Chow l
l. Pickles, Nuts, Candies, Tobacco,G-
N gars, Canned Fruits, Jellies, Cheese, \
H Sardines, Mustard & other articles +
E kept in first class Confectionery, l
R Motto: Quick sales & small profits. !
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View York.

Nov. 22-Fiouf 8 3oa5' 75; Wheat
GOAL IL; Corn 43a47c; Oats 2Sa35c; |;
Rye 5Sc; Barley 80
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Waaasaeld st0ckMarket.
November 25--Cattle 2aa3 per pound !;
Sheep 3a4u per pound. Hogs23c per
pound. ~~-S
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Phiiadeiphaa.

Nov. 22-Flour 2 50a7 75 Wheat l
05al OS; Corns2613lc; IN Oats 26-3lc;
Rye 54a55c
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E% Caskets and c, fins kept on hand
and made to ORDERLY LEWIS SfOEHR,
w oodsfield, Ohio E37tf.
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4 MARRIED---On October 3lst, by Rev.
JOHN MccuE, Mr. D, Porrs and Miss
SARAH HosKINsoN. vtas
On October 3tst, by W. H. HAWKINS,
Esq, Of Perry township, Mr. JOHN H
slime and Miss MARY j. THcMAs. y
On August Sd, by Thomas WILSON,
Esq, Of Franklin township, Mr.. CHAs
W. KING and Miss ALICE THOMPSON.
On November 10th, by the same, Mr.
ORANGE S. MARKEY and Miss HARRIET
E BELLvlLLE. So $50 ffa a5
On Che l7th inst, by W. B NEIswAN
GER, Esq, Of Franklin township, MIR
GEORGE MALLEr and Miss SARAH A
MIRACLE. -
! ON Sunday. the oath inst, by ALEX
ANDER BUCHANAN, % Esq of Summi
township, Mr.. GEORGE d. STARKEY ant
Miss ROSETTA SMITH
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Bishop Simpson has been appointed
President Of Grew Theological Semina-
~.
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RE- Choice Syrup, .Orlean5 and. Sor.
ghum Molasses at P. CHUMACHER'S
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Ew Pot Flowers Of all kinds for sale
1t Mrs. WAYS.
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HM Mr. and Miss, Gallagher son and
daughter of Nicholas Gallagher, of Bea
yer township are visiting relatives in
Caldwell, The family have recently suf.
fered great Affections, One son. Albert.
a Young man of more than usual prom
ise fell victim to typhoid fever, but q
few weeks ago, and last week daughter,
Nettie, his beautiful and accomplished
sister, aged about twenty years, died
from the dread disease. The sympathy
of many friends and acquaintances is
extended to the afflicted parents and
family.-Caldsoeu Press, 2lst inst -
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HARPER'S WEEKLY.
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It's pictorial attractions are superb, aod
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The WEEKLY is q potent agency for the
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and a power nj opponent Of shams, frauds
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EMIL TIDNER,

Teacher of Music, gives lessons on the
Piano, Organ and Guitar Tuning of
Pianos and repairing of Organs done
perfectly well. Terms liberal Please
leave orders at r. o, Box 81, Woods
field, Ohio. aa !: Nov, 12,sIS-1m. .
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Insurance Case at Cambridge, Ohio.

CINCINNATI, OHro, November 20.-At
Cambridge, Ohio, yesterday, in the case
of Eliza Britton vs.. The Michigan 'Mu
tual Life Insurance Company, the jury
returned a verdict for the plaintiff for
S5,3S3, being $4,000 policy with in
terest, less amount of note given for pre-
miums, with interest. No money was
ever paid for this risk and the policy was
surrendered and the note returned four
months before the assured's death. The
decision was given on account of the
exAnsion OF time on the note.
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chicago.

! Nov. 22-Flour 2 50a7 ,75; Wheat
7laSSc; Corn 31a32c: Oats 20a21c; !;
Rye Soc; Barley 92c.
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asQUERY; Why willirnen smoke com
mon tobacco, when they can buv Mar.
burg Bros. Seal of North Carolina, at
the same price ~" Dec. 4, '77=Y.
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HWe have received subscriptions
from the following subscribers, outside
Of Monroe elcounty. during the past week.
r G. MILES, JAS E WAY, C ScHUp.
BACH, NJ D FoLLErr. D. f: NJ Porrs
j. j. HUTCHINSON and JoHN ]. BRADY
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HFrult Trees,
Grana X;nns

IL Fruit Trees, - 4II73 :!
Grape Vines,
Evergreens,
And Shrubbery Of all kinds fof sale by
Mrs. N. A. WAY, Woodsfeld. Ohio
Orders from a distance will receive
prompt attention.
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Cincinnati.

Nov. 22--Flour 3 00a5 so; Wheat
S5a95c, Corn 32a33c; Oats 22a25c;
Rye 49a5Oc; Barley !, l0al H. gs7,
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Belmont county, April 8.
Jefferson county, April Is.
Harrison county, August ~. ~
Tuscarawas county, September l.
Guernsey county, September 5.
Monroe county, September Is.
Noble county, September ly.
Morgan county, September Cd. -
Muekinaum county, Septembc cr %. seeg
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-11

In the course 81 the trial OF the Nj
hilists of ST. Petersburg, an extraordin-
ary scene recently occurr sd in the court.
One Of the most prominent among the
accused, man named hisehHn, COM
plainad IN lk defehsa oi tha unercilAss
ill4uage and torture to which he hhAd
bekn forced 10 submit dnripE his two
years Eletentfur- According 10 hfs
siatemsnb Of the $50 prisoners, during
he proloaged examination, toTy three
had died. from natural caRsoes twelve
TRAD committed suicide, and twenty
eight had gunar made "A 'coniroversy
'then arose beS~eca the Judge aRdthe
accused during selAdh fhelAtter stigma
tiEed the proceedineseE being unworthy
oi the name of Justice, aud merely a mis-.
.erable farce, At these words the Judge
Jumped np, aud gave unisrs that the
prisoner shoukl be- at once removed.
An officer Of the gendarmes promptly
seisei M iRahkin,r but al the sane time
two other prisoners rushed % the aid Of
the latter, and hAnd-to-hand fight en-
sued. In which tha officer hA1 to contend
against the three, and at the same time
10 endeavor 10 prevent Mischkin from
speaking further, =. In this, however, he
GAS hnsucoesaul, md Misehhn con
ttnucd IN louder key 70 rail in strong
terms against the court and the judges,
As last gag ySas forced into hk plontlt
ssIdI heS With bis Fellow ptisohers, was
dragged out Of the chamber. A terrible
tmnult cnsued in the COURT Many. yp-
mhn. sbhRs "a them being wives of the
prisoners, tainted or went into mysteries,
aud loud cries cursing the tribunal were
heard } All Efforts 10 restore order we're
fruitless, and the public resisted the at
teupts made hy the. officials 10 make
them leave. The defendants, officials.
spectators ana grndarnies were involved
in n riotous struggle, but eventually a
detaclIriient ioi soldiers succeeded in
clearing the place. The president, to-
gether with other Judges and the
officers of the court. had sprung from
their EeatS and were gazing, bewilaered
and terrified, at the scandRlous scene
before them and the president himself
EHSEo greatly excited ttht he left with
out de6ldtinR tha tho sitting was closed.
Ii is further stated that the Russian
journals have privately" been en-
Joined 10 make NOS fdhfArk on this ex-
tSadrAhiary dneufrchce. .GLondoH 7'ele-
graph.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-11

Fnepda are Won by those who believe
ia winning.
lie but waters his soup who takes
many woris 10 tell short story. ...
Some people are like eggs. too full Of
themselves 20 hold anything else. .....
Many people Ind their own Happiness
in forcing themselves to be unhappy.
He who has No taste for order Will be
often wrong IL has Judgment and seldom
cOnsideratc or conscientious IN his ac-
tiOus.
When YOU are aloue watch Your
thoughts when in the family circle
watch your temper when iu society
watch your tongue.
The real wants OF nature are the
measure OF employmeuts, AS the foot Is
the measure OF the size. We can call
only tho want Ji what y necessaEy p0y.
erty. 80 @ s Nz.sy
Haste turns usually upon a matter OF
ten minutes too late, Ani may be- avoided
by habit ike that OF. Lord Nrlsou, 10
which he lpeFibel his sncs,ss IA hfa OF
being ten minutes too early.
Manners are the shadows OF virtues /,
the momemiAry display OF those quail
ties which our iellow-creatures lore and
respect II we strive 10 become. then,
what We strive 10 appear. manners may
often be- rendercd useful guides 70 the
performance of our dpfirs.
The most agreeable Of all companions
is simple. frank man, without any
high professions ~ an oppressive great.
uess one who loves life and understands
the use OF h ; obliging alike AZ alihuurs
above all, bf agoldon temper, and stead
fast Nas 40 anchor. For such one we
gladly e1ebAnge the greatest genius, the
most brilliant wit, the prufoundcst
thinker.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-11
Who Discovered America.

The Norwegians claim the discovery
Of America. In the year 1000 the navi-
gator Left, with thirty-tive companions,
sighted the island Of Newfoundland,
and pushing on TO the westward he
found a vast country covered with vines,
TO which he gave the name of Vineland.
This was North America, near the mouth
Of the ST. Lawrence river. A Scandina-
Wan colony established itself on the
banks Of tire river. and soon pushed on
ward TO the New England coasts. II is
claimed that n company even ventured
ss far az the bay whereon Boston now
sits 20 proudly. Regular communica-
ton was established between Norway
and the New World. The Pope APP
pointed bishops in America four CEN
turies before La Casas. About 1850 the
civil wars which ragged among the Scan
dinavian peoples and the terrible black
pest-a scourge not yet forgotten in
Norway-seemed 20 have caused an in-
terruption Of communication between
the two continents. IL was nearly a
century and half later before the New
World was definitely discovered. The
spirit Of Norwegian adventure showed
Europeans the route to America; chance
lost il /; genius brought 1t to light
again. Such is their tale.