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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

fE II is reported that Russia desires
the United States to take part in the
Conference called to settle European
troubles.
o course our government will politely
decline the proffered honor. To partic.
ipate in the Conference would almost ne
cessarily bind the United States to aid in
enforcing any treaty that might be agreed
upon, and We woull soon become in
yolved in all the dangerous complica
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eEA careful examination of the pub.
lie credit shows it to be in robust health.
fBelmont Chronicle. slst inst.l

The contested election case Of Barnes
against Wright was concluded ON Mon
day evening so far as the hearing Of the
evidence is concerned. Judge Okey,
with patience aud. forbesranoe to bs
admired, listened for sevenS entire DAYS
to the voluminous testimony offered by
parties . Owing to the pressure OF Grim
inal business which had been previously
provided for, the argument of the cause
was postponed until the state Of the
docket will admit ofcounsel being heard
A final decision in the case will scarcely
be reached before the first of March.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
FRIGHTFUL FAMINE.
Seventy Millions OF People. Star.
wing 10 Death.

LONDON, February 19.-It is stated,
on authority that can not be questioned.
that seventy millions Of human beings
are now starving in the fsm;ne-stricken
provinces of Northern China Imaein-
alton fails to cope with so gigantic q
calamity.
The Times says: "We can not doubt
that if the Chinese have found their way
to America from the comparatively pros
porous Eastern provinces by thousands
they will pour forth in myriads from
the famine stricken districts of the North
as soon as the way is opened to them
The Chinese difficulty may speedily be
come greater menace to the future o.
the United States than the negro Gifiicul
ty was at its worst before Negro inn
migration was never voluntarily. ar
ceased Win the aU0ITtI0n OF Tue ssat
trade, while, II the Chinese tide begins
to flow in force, it is difficult to set
where and when 1t will stop
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
belmont Chronicle. rep alst inst

The Spirito of Democracy started upon
the thirty fifth year of its publication,
ON Tuesday, and in so doing congratu.
lates itaelf upon its prosperity. Well,
we hate the principles of the Spirit, but
like the fair and candid manner in which
it expresses itself on public questions
besides, it is good newspaper. Here,
Hen, and Jerry, take our congratula,
tons and mix them in with your own
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
VEGETINE E.
WHAT Is NEEDED,
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No. 10 State ST., Boston.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

EEOf course American credit is ru.
iped in Europe Of Course all Ameri
can securities are to he shipped home by
the bale And OF course things generally
are going to the dogs, all on account Of
the silver agitation.
At least we have been most positively
and repeatedly assured Of this by the
Eastern papers. But now comes the
London Times. and says:
United States funds have surprised
many people by advancing instead o.
falling on the news that he Silver bill
passed. in manner that will insure its
becoming law in mach its present
shape"
II is not likely that this country viii
ever he totally wrecked merely because
combination OF fcapitalists may he foil
ed in their designs on the peoples pock
els.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

F According t" dajpr Walsh, of the
Canadian Mounted Police, Sitting Bull
and his personal followers are quietly in
camp at he east end ofthe Cypress noun
,ains, where company of the police is
stationed He thinks that the I dians
are tired of fighting, and have no inten-
tion Of going on the warpath He adds
that sitting Bulr has frequently said that,
I'm order to escape the further persecution
of the whites he is desirous to 60 further
north This statement seems to dispose
|ofthe sensational stories about an Iudian
invasion, started in the interest Of the
Army Ring
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

The Planning Mill of James Nichols 4
Son, of Bellaire, Ohio, wassentirely con-
sumed by FIRE last week. Loss sl0,0 900.
No insurance. .xas
The Belmont Chronicle says that a
forty thousand dollar verdict was render
ed by Common Pleas Court on Saturday,
the 18th inst, in favor of St Louis
party. ~
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

Pecci This example being followed by
others, Cardinal Pecci's election was &C
complished by the method known as the
"vis alteration Count Seinger imme-
diately informed the Pope that he pro.
posed to present him with 100000
francs as the first donation Of Peter Z
pence from the French Episcopate
As soon as the result OF the election
was known, the bells in all the churches
Of Rome we're rang, and diplomatist'
went to the Vatican to congratulate thu
new Pope.
The Cardinals will remain In the Fati
can till tomorrow. Perfect order pre-
walls everywhere.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

EFIt is factof oiDinous portent that
Russia should still be massing her troops
in Roumania, although 100000 soldiers
are already qusrtered between The Dan
ube and the confines of Austria Whether
this warlike preparation is to in'imidale
the Rnumanians and prevert resistance to
the cession of Bessarabia or preparation
for anticipated trouble with Austria,
does not clearly appear. No one can
doubt hut that there is an object in it, and
probably a sinister one
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

In a recent sermon the Rev DR.. Chaplin
told his hearers that the thought of end
less punishment was "repugnant to all :"
Very we'll; but is this in itself sufficient
reason for rejecting itp So is the thought
of physical suffering repugnant to all; so
is the thought of the grave repugnant to
all Yet pain and death are facts, the
most familiar facts of human experience ;
and the Rev DIR. Chaplin has TO take them
into account In constructing his theories
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
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her OWN WORDS,

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blessing for health. MRS. C. KRABR.
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Antsnelm win Case.

LONDON. Feb 2I-A Rome cores
pendent says: Ia the AntoneIli case the
Court decided that the plaintiff Countess
Lsmbertiui, the deceased Cardinal &
alleged daughter, should be permitted to
introduce evidence in support OF heI
case, aud condemned the defendanl,C uni
An,onelli, to pay the cost of the 6rsl
stage of the proceedings.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

EE SHERMAN says it is impossible to
estimate the harm the silver agitation
has produced.
II he viii use figures representing the
losses caused by contraction as hume
rator and cipher as denominator, he
will have the answer.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
nEThe Hon ] j. Faran. of Cincin

EE The Hon J j. Faran, of Cincin
natl, has placed 10 the hands of the com.
mittees of Congress new plan for cleo
toral voting The substance is about
as follows: The plan is to divide the
electoral vote of State among the can.
didates in proportion to the vote each
one receives. For instance, if State
has vote of 500 900, and one candidate
receives 100000 and another 200 600,
three fifths of the electoral vote will he
given to one and two-ffths to the other.
II the State is entitled to 25 electoral
votes, Is of them would he counted fol
one candidate and 10 for the other.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

EEro matter in what shape the Sill
yer Bill may become law, the repeal Of
.he Resumption Act is none the less i'm
peratively demsnded. Little relief will
be felt II SHEaMAE is permitted to hide
away greenback dollar Tor every silver
dollar that is coined
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

EEWhelher there will be turther war
in Europe does not depend upon Russia
being compensated" or upon "British
interests being secured. It depends
solely upon the Il say so' OF Prince
WiLHELM voS BIsMARoK.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

wThe Cadiz Sentinel eays: Mrs
Barnam, Of Clyde, had violent cough
ing spell on Wednesday, during which
she raised piece of woolen yarn, if-
teen inches In length from her lungs =
She was supposed to be dying with con-
sumption for some time past, but it is
now thought she will recover.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

one, range three. containing shout forsy twv
acres more or less, at $500.
Also the northeast quarter of the SOUTH
west quarter Of section twenty one. township
two Of range iour, containing thirty-ninS
acres more or less, at $500,
Also lot No. 10 in section ~, township
Of range 3, containing l0e acr- more or
less at $1,000.
Also,Lots . and 10 In section 83, township
Land ranges, containing ls2 acres moreoT
less at $4,000.
Also, lot 81 in the town Of sardis at slse.
81 e.. lbQI
WIN. READ,
jan2a, ,'7sws. Sheriff u. C. O.
N. HoLLlsfsa. Atty for Plsintin.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
Grant aud Hayes.
Baltimore Gazstte,)

1t is true that the chief public servant
is fraud but he is harmless fraud, be
cause be is perfectly understood. The
very men that counted him in despise
him. Grant had such prestige that he was
able to strangle the whisky trials and the
safe-burglary trial that threatened him
with disgrace, and could shamelessly
pardon out his fellows in iniquity after
they were convicted but Mr. Hayes can
not stretch forth hand to save the men
from prison who committed perjury and
forgery to raise him to the Office that be
now holds
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

nF Secretary SHERMAN says emphat
ically that he did not use any influence
to have the figures OF the returns chang
ed in Louisiana, and adds, "Whoeve'
says of his own knowledge that did is
liar"
"Guilty or not guilty 7" asked the new
" elected St. Louis justice.
"Not guilty." answered the culprit.
"Then what the dickens are you doing
here?. Get out of this !"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

The wife Of Rev David Gordon, a
Methodist minister, died of heart disease,
last Saturday, in the Church at Meigs
vile, Morgan County, while her husband
was preaching Mrs Gordon bad heen in
delicate health for some time Noble
County Republican. 2lst iast.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
wThe passage Of the Silver Bill

EET The passage of the Silver Bill is
NOT expected to bring instant prosperity
to the country. 1t may, however, be
reasonably hoped that p win soor stop
the downward tendency Of prices, and
will in short time infuse some vitality
into business which has for years been
diving by inches. @
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

ET The new Pope, LEO Kill, elected
last week, seems to be quite acceptable
throughout Europe. In learning and
goodness Of heart he Is said to be q
worthy successor of PIus TX Heis lib
eral in his views and well up with the
spirit of the age.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
Town Submerged.

SAN FRAHcIsco, February 2l.ATht
town Of Washington, with population
Of 60 inhabitants, opposite Sacramento
is almost completely submerged, and
one-half of the people are made homeless
Many houses we're wrecked and swep
away. No lives were lost, but many
made very narrow escapes,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
VEGETINE.
THE BEST SPRING MEDICINE.

Mr.. q. 3 STEVENS,
DEAR SIR: This is to certify that have
used your "Blood Preparation" in my family
for several years, and think that for Scrofu-
Ia and Canksrous Humors or Rheuma 10 az
fections it cannot be excelled; and as blood
purifier and spring medicine it is the best
thing have ever used, and have used al
most everything. l can cheerfully recon-
mend 1t to every one in need Of such 9 med,
icine. Yours respectfully.
Mrs. MA DINSMoRS, 10 Russell street.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

i eFThe Eastern capitalists do not de
spise the ssdollars OF the daddies" 30
much but that they wilIfreeze to them as
fast as they come from the mint. II you
doubt this. just keep count of the time
till You get one in your pocket
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

EF Truth crushed to earth will rise
again, and go hobblirg of ON her cru,ch-
es; but in tue meantime q lie has been
fitting around whispering In everybody s
eer.
The old Whig party died in the firm
belief that WILLIAM L MARCY maintain
ed the doctrine that go the victor be.
longed the spoils
-Four fifths Of another great party con
scientiously beliv that Judge TAssY
held that "negroes have no rights that 9
W lite man is bound to respect"
And now about nins.tenths OF the
newspapers are spreading the report thai
REEcHER does not believe 10 the exist
ence Of hell, some Of them not know
ing bat that they are telling the truth.
Not one of these notions has. th'
sll ghtes, foundation in truth.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

yStill the four per cent bonds,
which the Syndicate could not sell on
account OF the silver agitation, are being
taken at the rate OF several millions 0
month hy the people.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
WHY THE FLEET MOVED.

In reply to question of Lord Grau-
vile, Lord Derby responded that Admi
raj Hornby moved the feet to Moudonis
Bay on account of the better anchorage
there and better telegraphic communica.
tion with Constantinople, and that there
we're no further sdvices regarding the
Russian advance on Constantinople; but
information had been received regarding
a possible advance ON GallpoH, but the
government had not had time to consd.
er it
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

EThere is at last formal peace In
Cuba, and the insurgent leaders have all
accepted the terms offered by the Span
ish authorities.
For several years the so-called "revo-
LUTON" has amounted to about as much
IS the @revolution" kicked up few
years ago by the JENNINGS boys
across the Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

~As to the probable effect OF Q
given financial measure apon the finances
the "great inanciers" of the times seem
TO know little less than anybody else.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

wT The silver question is virtually
disposed Of. The amended bill having
passed the House by more than two
thirds vote, q veto BY the President
would have no other effect than to show
his disregard of the will Of the people
The legal tender silver dollar is . fixed
fact. veto or no veto
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
sHERIFF's sALK.
r. q. Miles, Ex'r, q ano,
John NJ. Goodwin l. ano.

DY virtue Of certain alias vsndi. sxpouss
issued from the court OF common pleas
within and for the county Of Monroe, AID
State of ohio in case pending In said csurt
between the above named parties; and to me
directed, will offer for sale at public auction
at the east door Of the court House In
Woodsfed, on
Saturday, the I'd day Of March, 1878,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock g. IN. and 4
O'Clock p M, Of said day tho following de-
scribsd real estate situate in Monroe county,
Ohio, to wit; SO
Lots number ons and south half Of los
forty six, and lots hfty -ons, afty.tw ffty-
seven, afty-nine and sixty, all 10 Sardis, aud
number three in section thirty three, town.
shiY 0us and range three, containing about
forty tive aores more or less; also the orth
east quarter of the southwest quarter Of
section twouty .one. township two Of range
four, containing thirty nine acres more Or
less, as the property Of John N Goodwin;
and lot number ten in section twenty seven.
township one Of range three, containing one
hundred acres more or less; also lots nine
and ten in section thirty three, ,tewnAhip one
and range three, containing one hundred snd
sixty two acres more or less; also lots ffsy
seven and ffty eight in the town Of Sardis
IS the properly: of Philip Psol. ,sa ~r esgl
Appraiser as oIlows: ,sss FL. sse4 s,.ss
Lot NO in Sardjs. at,, sss asss65 sS,. ; s,s,4
i O. kalf - Lat NJ. rA {.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

E-To support shaky charge the
other day, GARFIELD quoted MAD WELLS
as authority. He got himself well laugh
ed at, and then became mad GARrIELD.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

nrDoesn't that Louisiana Returning
Board Just wish it had that little job to
do over again ?
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

= w Private DAlzELL did not get that
Belgian mission still we are not expect
ing Mr.. Van voRHEs to be driven frantic
by the disappointment.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

ET1f the silver sprinkle should be
followed by nice, growing greenback
shower, Spring would open up delight
fully.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

nFBAYARD TAYLOR as Minister to
Berlin is first-rate appointment, An
other credit mark for HAYES.
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VEGETINE.

South BsRw lex, ME-, Jan. II, 1872.
q. r. SrEvsEs, Rsa
DEAR SIR. | have had dyspepsia in Its
worst form for the last ten years, and have
taken hundreds of dollars worth of medi-
cines without obtaining any relief. In Sep
tember last commenced taking the vkss-
rIsx, since which time my health has stead
lily improved My food di sests we'll, aud
have gained fifteen pounds of flesh. There
are several others in this place taking vEe
sriNs and all have obtained relief. Yours
truly, THOMAS 4. MOORE.
0vsrsesr Of Card Room, Portsmouth Co.'S Mills
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

EwNearly every European nation is
strutting around with chip on its shout
der
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26

rF The country is becoming conva-
lescent. hts
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
woodsfield. Feb. 90. 1873.

ga union Of hearts, union Of hands,
A union of States none may sever;
! A union Of lakes. union of lands,
And the FLAG or OUR UNIos FOREVER
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
THE EASTERN WAR,
Prospects Of Peace Daily
Growing Better.
Germany Asks Russia Not 10 OC.
cupy C0nsfant1n0pie,

LONDON, Feb. 19 The Russians have
Withdrawn from the Sancidu redoub',
part of the Conslantinople line of de-
tense which they occupied Friday. The
orders to the Russian troops are not to
cross the lines of demarcstion fixed by
the armistice
AT wILHELMs REQUEST.
1t Is understood at Paris that Russia
has issued circular informing the Pow.
ers that she has renounced the occupa-
ton OF Constanrinople at the request OF
the Emperor William. The St. Peters.
burg correspondent of the Times hears
on good authority that Russia has de-
clared, or Is about TO declare, that she
has no intention OF occupying Gallipoli.
DIsAPP OINTMENT IN ST PETERSBURG
A dispatch to the Times from St Pc
tersbufg, February IL. says that there is
the greatest disappointment there be-
cause the people expected the moral sup.
port of Germany; whereas, now, they
hear the Emperor of Germany, in bis
speech from the throne, referring to the
;:tprogramme of the Constantinople Con.
ference as the basis for a settlement
q THE AusTRo-RUssIAN CRISIS PAST.
y The Telegraph's Vienna correspond
ons, besides the statements in his dis
'fpatch of Monday, that recent Anstr,~.
Cabinet Council decided on partial mo
bilization of the Austrian army, if the
Conference question was not settled
within fortnight; that at subsequen,
council it was decided to refer the ques
ton to Prince Bismarck; that his goot
Offices resulted in Russia consenting tc
an early meeting of the congress ant
, that all danger of an Austro Russian
conflict is avoided and the chalces of al
!, Anglo Austrian alliance are greatly di
, minished, asserts that Russia eagerly de
ferred to Prince B,smarck's views wher
the latter, at Austris's solicitation, init
mated to Prince Gortschakoff that h,
J was straining the situation beyond rea
t sonable bounds.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
DANGER A WEEK AGO.

The same correspondent adds: GA
rupture between Austria and Russia was
imminent week sgo aud in place of the
kaserbund, an Anglo-Austrian comb
nation was on the point of being estab-
lished 1t suited Prince Bismarck to a
certain extent that Austria and Russia
should be at variance, but il was alto
gether contrary to his calculations tha,
Austria should form separate alliance
with England, and had he not been ap
pealed to in time, he would have express.
ed himself before the German Parliamen,
in terms that would have made matters
perfectly clear for all parties.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-02-26
TIE GREAT pAc1rroArok.

"There are still wide Emergencies be-
tween Russia and Austria, but Prince
Bismarck will complete the reconciliation
at the Congress 3 gland must look to
herself She has interests at stake which
she will certainly be called upon to de.
fend. There is not statesman on the
Continent outside of those directly con.
cerned that does not admit the chief oh
ject OF the triple alliance to he annihils.
ton of British influence abroad.