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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
FROM ALL POINTS.
About Things Generally.

Immigration to America from Gar.
many is 10000 less so far this year than
! last.
Secretary Chandler approves of Ads
miral Nicholson's conduct at A!exsn>
dria
The Pennsylvania Independent Re-
puhlicans refuse all overtures for union
with the Regulars
The National D,iry Fair will be held
in the Exposition huildng at Milwaukee
on December 4 to 9, inclusive.
Tue coinage of the mints of the United
States for July was S3 153, $50, of which
$2,l60,000 was standard dollars.
The rains of Saturday and Sunday
over Ioxa, Minnesota, Wiscon Sin and
Southern Illinois, were excellent for the
growing corn.
May Booth. colorei girl aged four
teen wears, has been sentenced to hang
at Petersburg, Va, for poisoning Mrs
R. G. Gray and Louis Jane.
The Governor of Iowa has proclaim
ed that prohibition has carried 10 that
State, and commands all persons to gov
ern them selves accordingly.
Many hogs in Eastern Mclean Co +,
Illinois, have been attacked by cholera,
and large numbers are diving. There is
much alarm anon the farmers.
Monday was settlement dav in Chi
cago for Ju'y wheat, and the shorts will
lose 80 900, 600 on the deal, July wheat
being cornered. The Armour clique will
realize this amount.
Grove, of Peoria dynamite fame, has
! Just returned from secret convention
of Irish Americans at Chicago. He says
the mauufacture OF dynamite will go
brskly forward for use against Eng and.
The original census report, with fraud
ulent erasures and insertions, by which
the judiciary Committee of Congress
was misled into recommending that Ne
braska be giv'n additional representa-
tion IN the National H 'use, IS now in
The hands of the committee.
Capt. Payne has returned to Wichita
Kansas, from Washington. highly pleas,
ed with the result OF his trip He says
the subject of the settlement Of the ceded
lands is not properly understood by the
Washington authorities He will cross
the line at once into the Indian Territory
with large number of colonists.
Should the present session Of Con-
gress last till the l6 b, it will he the
Longest known since the war. During
the summer OF 1876, when Tilden and
HAYES were nominated, this distraction
of the attention of members caused a
prolonged session, lasting to the middle
of August. But during the present year
there has been neither the excuse of war
nor that of Presidential conventions
There is evidently great lack Of sys.
tenn in arranging the business of Con
gress, and an almost hopeless tendency
to waste the hest part of the year In ir-
relevant debate.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
More Sheep Needed.
Times-Star.

There are many reasons why farmers
should raise more sheep. All who have
done so have realized that they are
among the most profitable of the pro-
duc,ions of the farm So little expense
comparatively are they that 1t is surpri-
sing there are farmers that do not raise
any at sll, and yet the number of such
is large.
According to the census of 1880 the
number of sheep 10 the United States
was AZ 381 ,3s9, of which 80, l91 ,656
we're on farms and 7,1S9.7SS on ranches
These reports show the number of sheep
in 1880 to have been less than one to
each of the population, whereas there
should be at least three. 1t is said tha,
the proportion of sheep to the popula-
ton is decreasing, and that this is espc-
cially the case this year, the drouth OF
last year putting the ewes in such con-
dition that they we're unable to health
fully suckle their young.
The decrease in the number of mar
ke,ahle sheep will not only affect Me
supply and price of mutton, but it will
also affect the supply and price Of wool,
the insufficiency of the home supply oI
which is indicated by the feet that we
import millions of pounds annually.
That sheep raising may he made high
ly profitable is evidenced by the de-
mand in England for A American sheep
The English are particular as TO breeds,
preferring the Downs, for which they
are now paying "a cents per pound for
the whole weight of the dressed carcass
but the ordinary mutton is in demand
and brings Is cents pound. These are
exceedingly high prices, aud even at the
considerably less price at which our far
mers gould receive they would realize 8
large profit.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
FOREIGN.

Turkey has agreed to send troops to
Egypt.
Many awards have been made to Amer
leans at the interna'i NAL Elec rical Ex
hibitiOn in London.
Arab oasha has written to the Sui
tan that if Turkish troops are sent to
Egypt he will oppose them.
The weather has improved in Ireland
and the prospect for good potato crop
in most parts of the island is assuring
Pollock Castle, Renfrewshire. the most
ancient family seat OF West Scotland,
burned last week. L,5s estimated at
100000
At Montreal Friday night the crown
of the statue of Lord Nelson, some six y
feet from the ground, was sliced off by
the lightning
King Leopold, of Bslgium, has found
a large amount of funds which had been
stolen from him, with the Union Safe
Deposit Company, Boston
Archbishop Croke, of the Roman Catho
lie diocess OF Cashel and Emily, speak
ing a. Emily, county Tipperary, advised
Irishmen not to emigrate
Engineer Melville and the seamen Of
the Jeanette have arrived at Tobolsk
Siberia. They helilve that Lieutenant
Pnipp and his party perished in snow
storm.
Richard Kelly, proprieto. of the Tuam
Herald, has been summoned to answer
for publishing an article by James Red.
path, of New York, for encouraging the
murder of landlords.
The Khedive has authorized the En-.
glish to occupy as much of the Suez ca
NAL as is Decessary to protect it against
the rebels, aud Arab Pasha has ordered
the Bsdouins along the canal to obey
the English.
The Gear and Sultan have exchanged
autograph letters dealing with the Egyp
tian question. 1t is stated England has
proposed the Turks should take the Of
ienslve against Arab Pasha while the
British force remains in reserve, thus
affording England guarantee of the
Porte's good faith.
In the conference at Cons'antlnople
Lord Dufferin explained that E1gland's
sole object was to restore peace and the
authority of the Khedive and to secure
free navigation of the canal. England
required that Arab be declared a rebel
otherwise thelanding of Turkish troops
could not take place. The Turkish rep.
resentatives replied that action by the
Sultan would be more efficacious thar
action by England, and that the Porte
hopes that the conference will approve
OF proclamation being issued simu'.
taneously with the presence of Ottoman
troops in Egypt. The Italian Amhas-
sador is 10 bring forward Italys propo'
sal for collective action in regard to the
Su,z Canal.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
Salt for Cattle,

Farmers hold different opinions about
the propriety of placing salt within
reach of cattle at all times, but so many
of our hest class of farmers have prac
ticed and approve of this plan, that it
must be considered safe. Cattle must
gradually become used to it, by having
little given them every day, for q
month or so, and then placing it in lit.
tie box attached to the manger in the
stable, where they can reach it at any
time, or in a trough in pasture. If the
animal has it always within reach, it will
eat no more than is good for il. The
gastric juice is supposed to get its chlo-
rine from common salt, and it therefore
PLAYS an important part in DIGESTION
National Liue-Stock Journal, Chicago.
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Democratic State Platform
Adopted July Goth 1882.

The Democratic party of Ohio in con-
vention assembled reafirm the great prin
ciples which are the foundation of the
government, among which are equal
rights to all, special privileges to none,
protection of the weak against the en-
croachmen.s of the strong, equal taxa
tion, free speech, free press. free schools
and first of all free and uncorrupted
ballot.
Resolved, That we favor an honest re-
form in the civil service and dcnounce
the extortion of money from Office hold.
els to corrupt the ballot and control
elections, as most threate ming, as it is
the most insidious, danger that besets
free government; and the shameless re.
sort to such methods by the party IN
power to carry its ends evidences the
utter abandonment ofprincip!es for place
spoi s under "boss" rule. We denounce
the reckless extravaganza and profigacy
of the Republican party in the appro-
priation of the public treasure, which
should be applied to the extinction of
the national debt, and We believe the
time has come when, by an honest and
economical administration of the gov.
ernment, the burden of war taxes which
the people have so long horne ana which
in the end fall upon la aor, may and ought
to be reduced; but we denouace the :
temptof the Republican Congress to re.
duce taxes on those articles which will
insure to the benefit Of the rich.
Resolved, That we favor tariff levied
to meet the actual needs of the govern.
ment, and SO adjusted in its de ails with
view to equality ia the public burdens
as to encourage productive industries
and afford labor jus compensation
without creating monopolies :
Resolued, That stability in the value
of money is primary requisite to indus
trial and commercial prosperity. This
can only be secured by maintaining both
gold and silver as money as provided by
the Constitution and subjecting he issue
aud regulation of paper money to estab,
lished principles which will prevent Auc.
tua,ions in the value of the currency.
RESOLVED, That the growth of monopo-
lies is such as to seriously threaten the
rights of individuals, and the public vel.
fare. and ought to be provided against by
proper legislation.
ResolUed, That the Democratic party
haseve maintained and still steadfastly
adheres TO the doctrine of the largest in.
dividual liberty consistent with the righ
of others and .he public welfare, and is
opposed to legislation merely sumptuary
Rssolved, That it is the duty incum.
bent upon our government TO protect is
citizens, naive born and naturalized, a
home and abroad, and we demand {
searching inquiry into the alleged out
RACES committed against citizeLs Of the
United Sta es in foreign couu RIGS.
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Ey The Saltan's. indisposition to de.

w The Saltsn's indisposition to de.
clare Arabi DaY a rebel for the benefit
of an E rglish expedition in Egypt is
no doubt inconvenient 10 the English
Government. But, alter all, as his Gov
ernment yesterday delicately but clearly
intimate to Lord Duferin. the Sultan
is nominally the sovereign OF Egypt,
and unLil he ascertains definitely wheth-
er England intend, to respect his SOW
ereign'y after overthrowlng Arab Bey
or tn protect Egypt into an English
province. it is not surprising that he
should be in some doubt whether he has
most to fear as sovereign from the
success of the rebellion OF Arab Bey,
or from the suppression OF that rebellion
by foreign army acting In the interest
nfa foreign guvernment.-N Y. World
3d inst.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
Riding on a Cloud Burst.
Boise Democrat


A. S. Holley, while hunting on Squaw.
creek Butte, Indian Territory, enconn
tered cloud burst torrent. He was in
a gulch, heard the warning, saw mighty
wave of water rolling down five feet in
depth, and attempted TO escape; but be
fore he could get out of the gulch the
wall Of water struck him and took him
down about a mile, and finally threw
him on some brush in an unconscious
condition. When he came to it was
dark and he was compelled to remain
out all night. A heavily charged cloud
had come in contact with the butte and,
bursting, poured its accumulated waters
out. Mr.. Holley is the only man who
ever had such an adventure and lived to
tell il. That he escaped as he did is
miraculous.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
RIVER BRIDGES.
Longer Spans and Higher Struct.
urGS.


WASHINGTON, August 3 The House
passed bill, to-day, altering the laws
relative to the construction Of bridges
over the OHIO river, so as to oblige the
main span to be SEQ feet wide, and max
ing further provision as to its nayIga-
tion.
1t provides that every bridge hereaf-
ter erected across the Ohio river shall
have the axis at right angles to the cur
rent at all stages, and all of its spans
shall be "through" spans. Every such
bridge shall have at least one channel
span plsced over that part of the river
usually run by descending coal feets.-
Said channel should have a clear water
way between the piers of 500 feet, meas
ured on the low water line. Said chan
mel span shall be at least 40 feet above
the local highest water, measured to the
lower part of the span, and shall be al
least 80 feet above the low water mark
on the bridges built above the mouth OF
the Big Sandy river, ami at least 10C
feet above low water in bridges built be
low the mouth of the Big Sandy river
measured to the lowest part OF the span
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
OHIO.

While picking berries at Uhrichsvile
Annie Williams, aged fourteen, wa;
scared by something unknown aud driver
crazy.
Hon. Thomas Ewing on Tuesday sold
his home in Lane ister, the old Ewing
mansion, to Col c. F. Steele, hi, broth
er-ir-law. The General is now perma
nently located in New York City, prac
ticing bis profession.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
Human Petrifactions.

WAYNsvILLE, OHro, July 81 Two
cases in this county of petrifaction have
just come to light, one the mother of the
late Dr. NJ. H. Keever, whose remains
it became desirable to remove to Spring.
boro after several years burial When
the coffin was uncovered and the at
tempt made to raise it from the grave a
considerable addition to the force was
found necessary, and when brought to
the surface and exposed to view the re-
mains we're found turned to stone.
Another case was that of Mr.. Rufus
Smith, grandfather of Esquire Charles
H. Enlass. of Ridgeville. the circum-
stances and experience attending whose
remains were similar to those of the
venerable Mrs Keever.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

ROBSON, ex Secretary of the Navy
and Member of Congress, has been ig-
uring to have millions appropriated to he
squaDdered apon John Roach and other
ship builders who want the contract to
Snid new naval feet. The Senate has
cut the millions down to $500, 600 which
Let meets The approval Of the people.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
PbiladelDbia Times. Ind. Aurust /.


The stalwart journals are very glae-
fully claiming that there was never such
plethora OF money for campaign pur'
poses as is now coming into the Con.
gressioua Committee treasury Will
such candida'es as Keller, Robson
Hnhsell and Bntterwotth, whp represent
nothing hut the most corrupt spoiis sen
timent in politics, the people will bt
given an opportunity to show whether
they are above price or not. II they dc
not leave these jobbers at home the in.
ference will be legitimate that they re-
gard money as above statesmanship. de
cency aud character, and that they arc
willing to conaone the prostitution OF
public place to the hasest purposes.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
An American Idea in Use in Egypt

A cable despatch from Alexandra,
published In yesterdays World. an
nounce,l that "shore-e going iroD-clads,
similar to those used during the Ameri-
can civil war" are employed in Eg, pit.
A reporter yesterday learned from Csp-
tain Ericsson that the reference was
probably to contrivance brought for.
ward during the war, among numberless
others OF the kind, but which he believed
had never really been used in active SER
vice. The idea was to have train CON-
posed of number of armorclad trucks
propelled by powerful engine upon
rails, sharpshooters under cover Of the
stout screens being thus well projected
from the enemy's fire.-N z, Herald
Ju'y 81.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

CHICAGO, August 3.-The Railway
Age has figures showing that the total
construction o! the main line Of railroads
for the seven months in the United
States, has been more than 5000 miles
Should this proportion hold good during
the remainder of the year, the total mile
age huilt for 1882 would be nearly Is
600, but it is not likely to run over TO-.
600 miles, although as rule the heav
lest work is done during the latter
months Of the year.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

ARTHUR vetoed the river and harbor
appropriation bill, and both branches oil
Congress promptly repassed the bill over
his veto. The bill has a job in it for the
Members and Senators from every State,
hence its passage. A veto is OF no force
when it interferes with the jobs of the
members OF either branch.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

The war in Egypt is waged by En-
gland for The benefit OF the English and
French bondholders. England desires
that her agents shall handle Egypfs
funds. ARABI PAsHA favors a policy
that will permit them to manage theiI
own affairs without outside interference
or meddling.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

The river and harbor bill appropri-
ates over eighteen million dollars for
rivers, harbors and creeks, and not one
cent for the Improvement of Cranes
Nest or Surfish Greeks! Congressman
DAWES neglec:s his constituents 10 Mon
roe, and will be condemned at the polls
in October next.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

EE Four hundred and nineteen mil
lion two hundred and two thousand nine
hundred and thirty dollars and
twenty-five cents is the 'demnition total
shown by the books Of the Appropria-
ton Committee thus far, with any num-
ber OF increasing amendments TO he1r
from before Congress- adjourns. Was
there. some subdued conversation on the
back seats about Republican economy 2
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An E,ght-year-old Murderer.

ST. LOUIS, August 8 The ATTORNEYS
of Guy Smith, the boy but 8 years old,
who murdered his father, have applied
for new trial which may result in a
verdict of murder in the second degree
The general public finds it difficult to
realize that boy so young can he lie.
gally hanged in the S ate Of Missouri.
Prominent lawyers say his age will rot
save him. Guy is feeling better, as he
believes he will get new trial.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

The Bellaire Independent compre.
hends the situation when il says: "Ohio
Democrats seem TO be well enough salts
fed with both ticket and platform, and
the expected dissensions are not appear
inp.n
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

WHEAT spectators we're caught in
Chicago on the July settlement for over
S2,0O0,000 That is ell right. Specula-
tore IN wheat desire to grind the con-
sumer, aud when they get caught them
selves the public is not ap. to shed many
tears over their losses.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
A Shot at a Preacher.

DALLAS, TFxAs, July 3l.-The servi
ces at camp meeting, at White Rock
Dallas County, we're brought to an ab
rupt close last night by some one shoot
ing at the preacher, Rev. Joseph Atwa
ter, while in the midst of a sermon, th'
ball cutting the hair eff the right si'le o
his head. In the confusion that follow
ed, the man who fired ihe shot escaped
Neither his name nor the reason for hi:
conduct is known, hut be is supposed tt
be an enemy Mr.. Atwater made in lii
unreeenerate days.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

GoyERNoR FosrER is down on The
liquor dealers this year. List year an
open alliance was formed with them for
the benefit of tie Governor, and, we aus
pect, the bargain was not made without
his knowledge and consent.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
Yellow Fever.

LAREDO, TEXAS, July 31.-Surround.
ing points have established strict qnaran-
tine against Brownsville and Matamoras
Several deaths on Sunday, including q
daughter of General Santos Bennirdes
representative of the Texas Legislature.
A prominent physician named Carazos
is prostrated. The fever is of mild
type.
LAREDO, Texas, July 3l.-Deaths
since Saturday, twelve; cases under
treatment, forty. Mexicaus at New Ia
redo resist quarantine against yellow fe
yer.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

In our next issue we shall commence
the publication OF an interesting serial
entitled s.Her Face to the Foe" by MARY
N. HOLMES. Ali who subscribe during
the time the story is running will be fur
Dished with back numbers.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08
WAR NOTES.

PARIS, August 2.-De Lesseps tele
graphs he has made no protests against
the entrance OF British men-of-war into
the Suez Canal, but he protested against
infraclions of the Company's regula-
tions committed by two vessels after ems
teIiDg the canal.
ROME, August 2 2-Ricciotti Garihaldi,
son of the late Gen Garihaldi, is trying
TO raise legion in Rome and Naples to
aid Arab Pasha in. Egypt. The call is
being enthusiastically responded to, and
large numbers Of volunteers are form
ing under the leadership OF the son of
ltaly's libera'Or.
LONDON, August 2 1t ia reported that
England projects military occupation of
the Supz Canal.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, August 2 -Dprvish
Pasha is expected to start for Egypt
with 3 600 troops to-day.
LONDON, August I'm the House OF
Commons last evening SIR Charles Dixie.
Under Secretary tor Fo-eign Affairs, said
Russia had reJolned the Conference.
ST. PETERSBURG, August 2.-Rnssia
has consented that Onou should renew
attendance at the Conference only when
the Porte has announced his readiness
to send Turkish troops to Egypt
LONDON, August 2 Sir Garnet Wolse.
lev has started for Egypt.
An. Alexandria dispatch, with refer
ence to the surprise of the British troops
Wednesday morning, says: The enemy
came up stealthily toward the picket
lines under thick cover Of mist, which
prevented them from being seen, while
their horses footballs were deadened by
deep sand The skirmish has had the
effect of checking Bedouin lnoters. The
enemy's real position is six miles away
from the British line. He is still en-.
trenching.
The Indian Government has taken to
date % steamers for Egyptian service.
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nwIt is the purpose OF the Dem

EwIt is the purpose OF the Demo
cratic party to elect Secretary of State,
who will appoint snbordinates that are
honest and that will not steal the books
and documents committed to their care
and keeping The thieves appointed
under Republican rule would steal the
State House it they could put it in a
carpet.bag or in spring wagon. Jim
Newman will see to it that none but hon.
est men get positions in the State De-
parIment after nexs Ianuary--Columbus
Times
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

THE Home Insurance Company of Co.
Iumbus is in. bad shape. The Directors
have decided to make an assessment OF
$40 80 per share. A share is SS The
Commissioner of Insurance laid bare the
crookedDess of the officers OF the Com.
pany.
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Cotton Picked and Spun in a Morn
ing.

COLUMBIA, S. c., July 81 New cot
ton was picked, ginned and made into
yarn this morning, at the Saluda Fac
tory, Lexington County. The factory
has telephone connections across the
Congaree River with Columbia. and as
the warn started for the railroad 10 60
to Philadelphia the news was telephoned
The cotton was grown on the factory
grounds.