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The French im Asia.
(Fr0m the Spectator

During the last few years, the
French have been actively engaged
in extending both their territory and
their influence in the vast region ly-
ing to the south Of China and TO The
east of Burmah, which, for want of
a better comprehensive name, may
be called the Indo- Chinese Peninsula.
They have in this quarter Of Asia
been able, without entering into any
costly rivalry with either this or any
other country, to establish the begin
ming of what may prove to b. a
great and fourIshing dependency.
Events of a decisive character have
happened in this quarter during the
last few months, and our neighbours,
in the course of avenging an outrage
to their flag, have succeeded in con
solidating their position on the shores
of the Gulf of Tonquin and in the
Immediate neighbourhood of the
Chinese frontier. NO complete mar
rative Of these events has yet appear
ed, and it may, therefore, be OF some
interest to place a detailed account of
the origin and results Of the recent
French expedition to Tonquin before
our readers.
The French operations in the Indo-
Chinese peninsula began with the
occupation of the district Of Saigon,
in the year 1861. This territory,
which had formed part of the once
famous Empire of Cambodia, was
wrested from the feeble hands Of the
Emperor of AMMAN, who became
forthwith, in some degree, dependent
upon the French Government, While
French troops and officials permanent
ly established themselves within the
southern borders Of lis dominions, a
French political agent, after no long
interval, took up his residence at the
capitals of his northern kingdoms of
Cochin China and Tonquin. French
ideas ~pervaded this region, foreign
merchandise was admitted under
cover of the French flag, and French
officers explored the inland districts,
and navigated the mighty rivers of
this almost unknown world. But al
though their ruler had pledged him
self to a policy of friendship, the
Annamites remained at heart averse
10 all intercourse with the foreigners,
and this hostile disposition soon show
ed itself in acts. The treaty which
gave France her diplomatic and COM
nnercial rights in Tonquin itself was
not concluded until the early part
Of the year 1874, when a difficulty
had arisen in connection with the
Journey made by a French gentleman,
M. Dupuis, to establish the existence
of a water route from the province
OF Yunnan to the Gulf of Tonquin,
nv means of the Sangkoi, or Red
River The Chinese authorities, at
1tbestime engaged in their operations
against the Panthay rebels, gave M.
,Dvpuis every encouragement, and
some material aid; but for some
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extremely deficient, there appears no
reason to question the common I'M
preston that they are of great fer
lility and natural wealth. The An
Mantle Empire, which forms the
new field for the enterprise OF
our neighbours, is computed to
contain a population Of about nj
teen millions; but there is no doubt
that with the assurance of tranquility
it would rapidly increase to a num-
Der more in proportion with its size,
which, so far as geographers have
aScertained, is a sixth greater than
the whole of France. The valleys
of the great rivers Mekon and Sang
koi ire among the most favOured
spots in the world, and the French
have secured for themselves another
and most promising opportunity OF
establishing a great and prosperous
colony in the East. While they
have thus made good their suprema-
cy on the shores Of the Tonquin
Gulf, the French will be more likely
to attach immediate Importance to
the fact that they have also obtained
possession Of that water route into
the south west province of China
which NJ. Dupuis showed to be prac-
ticahIe. I he great province of
Yunnan has long suffered in its mate
rial welfare ON account of IFS inacces-
sIbility. To the same cause must be
attributed the disturbances that have
several times resulted there in the
temporary subverSion of Chinese
authority. 1t is now anticipated,
with apparently welI-fOunded conf
lencp, that Yunnan will be brought
INTO easy and rpid communication
with the outer world by means OF the
Snngkoi River. The French protec-
torate established over the Annamlte
! mpire affords Il guarantee tor per-
sonal security, OF which commerce
is sure to take the fullest advantage.
The SangkOi is %navigabIe for vessels
of large size up to Hanoi, which IL
one hundred and twenty miles from
its mouth. Above the capital the
navigation is interrupted by freshets
and the further journey into Yunnnn
OF two hundred miles will have to BIZ
accomplished in river boats or
barges. AS NJ. Dupuis actual
ly performed this journey nine years
= with a cargo of arms for the
forces in Yunnan, it will be noted
that these statements are not mere
conIeclures, but a%scertained facts.
A great impulse may, therefore, be
expected to be given by the extern
sion of French irfn nee in this quar-
ter, not only to foreign trade with
China, but also 10 the internal pros.
perity of this great province OF Yum
nan, which is "a country in itself.
The reappearanca otthe French IN
Asia as one of the great administer
ing Powers OF that continent is an
interesting and significant fact. 1t
must, of course, affect the develop
mel t of events in this particul ar re-
gion, and the presence of another
European nation on their borders
will unqueStionably tend to quicken
the slow growth Of Chinese opinion
ON the subject of their own Empire.
But. at all events, there Is nothing
= E.onca,y I.tn.t attpmnt tn found n
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fell"w-countrymen. The only intel
ligihle motive that could have induc-
ed the French authorities TO sanction
his expulsion from Tonquin, and the
sequestration of his vessels, was APP
prthen~iOn lest the success of his
scheme might lead to the reasS4rtion
Of Chinese influence in a quarter
from which it had long been absent.
Whether this was the case or not, "a
Committee appointed to inquire into
the affair decided five years after
wards that NJ. Oupuis had a subStan-
tial claim for reparation against the
Governments both of France and of
AMMAN. This private grievance
might have remained buried in OBJ
livion, but for an outrage OF a public
character that drew marked attention
to the perGdy of the Annamites. An
officer, Captain Reinhardt, who was
sent to the court Of Tonquin to pro-
test against sundry breaches Of tae
Treaty, received serious m1ltreat-
mcnt at the bands of the native
officials. He was thrown into prison,
then publicly logged, and finally
dismissed, without any explanation
or expression of regret. The French
could not submit to this open insult,
and military preparations were begun
for the efectuaI chastisement Of the
Annamites.
Tn these circumstances is to be
found the cause of the recent expedi-
ton. The delay has been due to the
time necessary to receive Instructions,
and the required reinforcoments OF
tr@op< from France. Nine months
400 the arrangements were compIet-
ed. and the expedition sailed to the
mouth of tho >angkoi. So far as
there has been any fighting, the
onerations of the French have been
attended by complete and easily
Gained success. The town of Hue,
the capital Of the central province
known as Cochin China, and the
scene of the outrage on Captain
Reinhardt, had been previously oc-
cunied and then the French Navy
was directed to proceed again t
Hanoi, the capital of TOnqnia. Fix
months ago, the French had so far
succeeded that they were in occuFa-
ton of the town itself, and held the
citadel closely b'ockaded. In fact,
its capture was only a question OF
when they might feel disposed to
make the attack. There is every
reason for saying that they are now
in possession of this stronghold, and
that the Annamite forces have sue
cumbed TO their powerful ass lilant.
The more formidable portion of the
Annamite Army consists of a gang
of marauding de~SperadOes known as
the "Black Flag" and numbering
about 1000 strong, bat these were
quite as terrible to their friends as to
their enemies. Their presence in
the citadel of Hanoi contributed, no
doubt, to hasten the attack of the
French, whose success would not
be unwelcome to the mass of the
people themselves.
The French are now, therefore,
firmly established, not merely at thu
capital of Cochin China, but also in
the principal places in Tonquln.
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DR. J. S Msthers, for whose body
Ssndusky Bay has been dragged and
searched FOR many days, on Sunday tel
egraphed his wife from Buffalo to "cor-
rect the reports of his death, and stated
that he would return Immediately.
Z,chariah McFarren, aged twenty,
while working on sawmill near Mas
sillion Saturday, accidentally fell back
ward against a circular saw in motion,
which mutllated him In friehtful man.
ner He lived until three O'Clock Sun.
iav morning.
First Russian police official TO his
companion, in dismay): "Greai heav-
ems, General! look at this letter have
Just received! There can he no doubt
about il! Another terrible Nihilist con,
spiracy on foot and the Czr at the head
,f it, Second police official: "The
deuce, you say! Well, it doesn't SUIT
prise me-I've been anticipating some.
thing of the sort all along"
Mr. Henry M. Stanley, the African
explorer, arrived at Lisbon recently il
excellent health. He had, he said, pen
etrated 800 miles beyond Vivi, and es
tablished fifteen trading stations. A
first the natives were hostile, but soor
became go friendly that the men at the
trading stations now needed no wesp'
ons to insure their safety.
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LEGAL NOTICE

.-
MARY MA6INNIs. whose place Of residence
wi is unknown. to plaintifs, will take notice
that on the 9th day Of September. A. D.
1852. Edward P. Maginnis, and John Mag'n-
mis- as Administrator Of the estate Of Edward
Magiuuis, deceased, fled In the court Of
common pleas within and for the county Of
Monroe and State Of Ohio, petition alleging
that on the lst day Of April 1878, the said
Edward Maginnis. then In full life, entered
into contract with the said Edward P. Ma
ginnis for the sale of the following described
real estate situate In sad county, to with
The west half Of the southwest quarter Of
Sc tion eight, township five, range i've oon~
tanning eighty acres, upon the following
terms: S4s0 In hand and $3.50 whenever the
said Edward P. Msginnis should become able
1878; that said Edward P. Maginnis paid 10
said Edward Maginnis In his life timo the
6rst installment; thst said Bdward P. Msgin.
mis- Is ready and willing to pay the balance
due upon said contract, as soon as valid
deed can be made to him for said premises,
and that Charlotte Maginnis John Maginnis
Edward P. Maginnis (plaintif,) Mary N.
Shankland, Augustus aaginnis and said
Mary Maginnis are the heirs at law Of said de.
cedent. The prayer Of said petition is for
authority to be granted said John Naginnis.
as Administrator of said decedent to make
deed to said Edward P. Maginnis In behalf
of said heirs at law upon tha payment Of the
residus Of said purchase money. Said Mary
Naginnis will inrther take notice that she
has been made 3 party defendant TO said pc.
tition, and that she Is required to answer the
same on or before the 4th day of November.
D. 1852.
EDWARD P. MAGfNN1S,
an JOHN MAGINNlS,
Administrator Of Edward Maginnis, decd.
1AMFs WArTos. Atty.
,eptls. '82t7.
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wedding Bells.

Ua last Wednes lay eYsniny q lit. q
number OF friends and relatives gathered
at the residence of Mrs NJ POGGENBERG
to witness the marriage ceremony which
united for the future Mr.. EVERETT K.
NORRIS and Miss LeUI- A PoGGkNBURG
Rev. A. CULP, a pleasant and atfable
Young minister, otficiated. Never was
there 8 more lovely b. ide; her great
beauty was added to By her magnificent
costume, which was o. cream colored
gros-2rain silk combined with cream
brocaried satin, the most elegant bridal
costume ever worn n Woodsield. The
groom, too, looked his best in the con-
ventional black suit. The ceremony was
performed under a canopy of white flow
ers aud ferns. Alter the new husband
and wife had been made the recipients OF
the good wishes and congratulations OF
the guests, all present we're invited to
the dining room where stool table al
most groaning beneath is loaf OF good
things; 10 the center Of the table was o
pyrsmid of oranges, bananas. several
varieties OF pears and grapes. with dow.
ers and ferns; then there we're turkeys
chickens, cold ham, pickles, jellies, ice
cream, cakes without number-in fact an
abundant supply Of substantials and del
tcacies designed to make the inner man
glad and the heart to rejoice
h The friends brought with them useful
and valuable gifts, list of which we
append below:
Mr.. and Mrs W T. Morris. silver
water service; ALA Morris, silver sugar
bowl; Cliff Morris, silver berry dish. !.
Will Morris, silver cake basket; Mrs.
P. Dlrr, silver alarm clock; Mrs. NJ. B.
Jones, silver pickle castor; Mr. and
Mrs H. &. West, Matte Okey, and
Asher Oxey, silver Gator; Sam Morris,
silver table spoons; Mr.. and Mrs 0. A.
Miller, silver cake basket; Mr.. and Mrs.
s L. Mooney and Nj AMI Mrs. W: e
Mooney, d ,zan silver knives AMI forks ;
Mr.. aud Mrs. Geo Ketterer, napkins
and table linen; Mr.. aud Mrs. 6. A
Kee, ers, silver knives; Mrs. 0 o. Alex.
ander and Miss Bell Sinclair, silver
forks; NJ. and Mrs J. P Spriggs, bed
spread; Mrs NJ Poggenburg, pair OF
blankets; Clarm Morris, silver sugar
Spoon; R,ss Smith, silver b q let hol-
der and receiver; Mrs. Wav, Mrs A. j.
Smith and Mrs. NJ. E Cooke. sent beau
.tiful f1wers for decorating the house
and table.
After ample justice had been done to
be sumptuous supper, royal time wac
had with music and mirtA, some of the
old ladies aud gentlemen, too, seemed to
hare forgotten their age and j,!ned in
the merriment until quite late hour,
when they all bade the bride and groom
good night. May their after life be
bright with the sunshine of happines:
and prosperity, with just enough shad-
ows TO temper the glare.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

A CCOUNTS and vouchers have been iled
a In the Probate Court of Aonfos County,
Ohio. BY the following Kxecutors, Admin
istrators and Guardians, to viii
First and dnal account Of David Lsnta
Executor of the will of Iacob Khman, decd.
Second and hnal account OF Matthew War.
wick adm'r OF the estate Of Elizabeth Mas.
ters. deceased.
Second and final account ofaW. I. Hurd
Administrator Of the estate OF Michael Ruf,
deceased.
First partial account Of Michael Boughnsr
Administrator Of the estate Of James L.
Brock, decras, d.
First partial account Of Robert McCamm IN
Guardian Of Anthony Psulus, minor.
Fourth and final account Of John B. Noll
Guardian of WIN. v. Bnsht, minor.
- aceoun: OF ". Slack Guardian OF
Martha Mariah and George slack, anal a. to
xartha and partial as to the others.
Third partial account OF Marths ]. Norris
Guardian Of Mcclellan and Ephraim D.
Trembly, minors.
q ANY psrsns Interested may nle written ex-
ceptiohs to said accounts .f aI5 Fam t,-eef
on or before the 26th day OF October next
when the same will be finally heard ana con-.
tinusd from day TO day until disposed Of.
r. K. WALTON,
3 ootlU,'saws. Probate Judge u. C.. o,
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JoLLIFICATIoN!
Bonfires, Rockets, Roman Candles,
Fire Balls, Fire Crackers and
Hurrah's for Warner and the
Victory in Ohio.

On SATURDAY evening the Democrats
Of Woodstieli |, AMI qlite number from
the country, assembled in front of the
Court House to icllity over the grandes
victory ever won in Ohio
A huge bonfire lighted up the Square
and q number Of residences and busi
ness houses were brilian ly Illuminated.
Chinese lanterns wsre SUSPENDED from
The branches of the trees in the court
house yard
The meeting was opened by Hon ]
R. MoRRIs in an energetic speech of ten
minutes. Col. E. G CRACRAFT, of
Wheeling, West Va, followed in o
speech of thirty minutes in which he
ellogized the gallant Democracy OF
Monroe and ,inad wi h them in j,llify-
ing over the glorious result in the State
Hon. A. J. Pearson, DAVID OKEY. E-q.,
Hon. JAMES WATSON, j B. DRlGGs,
Esq, Judge r. X. WALToN, JoEN P.
SPRIGGs. E O.. and Ex Sheriff II. W.
CARRoTHER, adiresse the meeting
briefly but to the point.
During the progress OF the meeting
rockets and Roman candles we're sent
skywsrd from the Cupals of the court
house, and their many colored lights
added besutv to the exciting scene 60
ing on below.
After the sp'aking fire balls were
brought out and sent bounding up aud
down the So lare, ad ling to the brillian-
CIV Of the scene. A. intervals of about
five minutes packs Of fire-crackers and
half drz m muskets were let off amid
the yells and hurrah's of the victorious
Democrats.
Music was furnished throughout the
evening by the Adams township martial
band
The failure of Gen. WARNER to ar
rive, because of the late honr on Fri
lay when he received the telegram from
here, too late to take the train from Ma
rjetta, was a disappointment to many
who came to hear him speak
Tie Publication ended at 10i o'clock,
when all went home well pleased with
themselves and the evenings perform
ances.
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FATAL AccIDENT.-C A. WILLIAMS
aged 25 years, of Adams township, was
fatally Injured on Saturday evening, the
7lh INST, by falling over precipice on
GEORGE MCFARLANp's farm. WILLIAMS
lett home about dusk on Saturday TO go
to peighbor's house and not returning
home, on Sunday search was msie for
him. The search was continued all day
Monday and on Tuesday morning his
lifeless rema aims were found at the bottom
of precipice AZ feet in height. His
neck and collar b me were broken; his
death must have been instantaneous. =
The funeral was largely attended on
Wednesday.
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Old Man Keifer Safe.

While jaw Hubbell and such Of b S
fellow members of the Republican polili.
cal assessment committee a. we're pres.
ent in Washington on Tuesday evening
were arxouslv awaiting returns from
the Ohio election their suspense wss
broken bv the reception of The follow.
ing despatch:
SPRINGFIELD. Ohio, Oct 10, 1882. E
The reports from the State are no,
encouraging, but as for myself, l will
certainly he tlec,ed KEIFER.
"The mother and child both are lead,
but we bave strong hopes of saving the
I'D man." remarked one Of the disre-
spectful byslarders.-N Y Herald. =.
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Written for The Spirit Of Democracy,

Now the election is over and Dawes
is defeated ard Warner elected The
voters took stand against Dawes be-
cause Of the vote of Dawes on the Riv.
er and Harhor Bill, but his vote was all
right on that bill, viewing it from sell
fish stand point, as he thought of going
up "Salt River" and wished the channel
clear. We hope the Democracy will
view that vote of Dawes in charity,
since self was interested. JAKE.
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EF Mr.. W II. BoorH, OF Graysvile,
while on his way TO this place Monday
morning. was thrown from his bugg,
and considerably injured. His injuries
are in his right breast, left leg and over
his right eye. He walked abou, after
reaching town bu. was suffering from
his Injuries
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grounds on Friday. The hill overlook
ing the track was packet, and the many
colored dresses, ribbons and rlumes,
an the beauty OF those wearing them,
presented picture never before seen at
anv gathering in this county. 1t was
decidedly picture o1e
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-10-17

D~The parents of the Woodsfield
School District are anxious about the
heslth of their children, and urge upon
the Directors the necessity Of having
the school building and out houses
thoroughly repaired, cleansed. andrI emo
va,ei Immediately. Delays are dan
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Mrs. NJ. A WAY had paralytic
stroke at 8 O. clock last Saturday morn
ing, her left side being paralyz,d for
several hours. At this writing, Mon
day morning, she is snme better, having
recovered the use OF her left arm.
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The Next Congress.

1t has been truly said, since the re-
suit in Ohio WAS announced, that that
result is not so much Democratic vic
tory as Republican defeat But il
none the less indicates with exactness
the sentiment of the country The
truth is. and the Democrats will do well
to face it at once, that the result in Ohio
is prelude to like result in New York
and in Pennsylvania, and absolutely in
sures the Democratic control of the nex'
House N. Y. World
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We have received set Of pictorial
/. placques from C. 1. HOOP & Co of Low.
ell, Mass which are sent out as liver
tisements of Hoods Sarssparilla, which
are as neat as anything of the kind we
have ever seen.
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s~ Col E. G CRAcaAFr, OF Wheel.
ing, West Va, arrived here las, Saturday
evening to assist the prosecution in the
case OF Ohio vs.. ZoNKER, indicted for
murder in The second degree. He was
employed bv the friends Of ZSssIGER,
The man who was killed, and has the
reputation OF being successful criminal
lawyer.
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DIED.-On Friday. the 18th OF Diph-
ihsria. EFFIE. little daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. !. P. FARoUHAR, aged years
EFFiE was bright little one, beloved
hv all. The bereaved parents have the
sympatbies of our people.
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Once it is known that PERUNA cures
disease and prevents its return, it will
be absolute neglect Of duty to be with.
out it. Therefore always keep bottle
N your cupboard.
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s@The following just ces OF the
Peace we're elected on the 10Th inst: :
JAS. N. BoUGHNER, D.-Adam1 town
ship.
ALEX BucHAsAS, D Summit town.
ship
RE TtLFoRD, R.-Saleu towaship
WILuAM j. MIRACLE, D.-Washing-
ton township
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Hon. E. HEADLEY, who is making his
home with Sheriff LUDE, was taken Pick
last Saturday morning. He is improv-
ing at this time, Monday morning.
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Mr.. JOHN BRAcGY, of A Inns town.
ship, left c,rn stalk at our office last
week that measured IA feet in length
and had two large ears on
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Mr.. C. MosER, Of Ohio township, with
his thresher, in Al davs made III sells
and threshed over $4,000 bushels. Who
can beat that work2
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D~MORRIS & ARMSI RONG show
the Largest and Best line Of Custom
Made Boots and Shoes at the lowest
cash prices in Monroe County.
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The Fall session of Common Pleas
Ccurt Commences to-day, the l7th inst
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~S. W. EGGER has just received
large lot of Sewing Machine Needles
oils, and attachments for all Machines
Machine needles for all Machines at 25
cents per dom. You will save money
by purchasing from S. W. EGGER -
Call and see him at his New Grocery
October 8, 1882.
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Judge R. K WALTON purchased a fine
hew piano last week.
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JOIN SrA1 DIR, Of Gates county. Ne
Erat ka, is visiting friends in this county.
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ITIle BurKllead Fund.

All collectors Of this fund are request
ed to collect all unpaid subscriptions and
pay the same over to F. DIEHa, Treas.