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Gen. Wool's Command.

Ger. Wool is to command the Cavalry
companies to rendezvous at Memphis.
They are to proceed to Fulton, Ark. ly-
ing on Red River, and from thence,
with an army of 1000 mounted men, they
march to chihuahua, pronounced Chez
soar-war,) Mexico, one Of the Mexican
States bordering Texas on the west, and
separated from Texas by the Rio Grande
del Norte. chihuahua is bounced north
BY California, and lies about 400 miles
west of San Antonio, Texas through
which town the forces pass.
The troops are destined irstto the city
Of chihuahua, capitol of Chihuahua
State-thence north to California, some
800 miles distant TO nearest point; making
the intire distance from Memphis to Cali
fornia, the probable ultimate destination
Of this department Of the American forces,
some 1900 miles. 1t is probable, how.
ever. that Gen. Wool's and Gen. VIII
burns forces, the latter destined agains,
Santa Fe, will ultimately unite at Monte
rey or San Francisco, on the Pacific, and
take possession of these chief towns
of California. Distance 10 Monterey on
the Pacific. about 5000 miles from Mem.
phis, due west,
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disputed onestion, and viii settle it for
ever. That bill is exempt from the
odious mininlums which have occasioned
SO much complaint, and II contains bat
two or three specific duties.
We cherish no hostility to old Penn
sylvania. On the contrary, we love her
well, for we look to her as parent. VIr-
ginia, indeed, claims us, but we dlsown
her. Good old Pennsylvania has done
more for the State of Ohio than all Gods
creation besides, and we are not going to
prove matricides. have long looked
with pride to her Democratic banner, and
it would be suicidal madness to throw
her into the embraces of cur enemy.
There is point were neglect will be
remembered and where Insult will not be
forgotten. | believe Pennsylvania will
| Weld much for the sake of compromise,
but to 90 with our eyes open and with
full knowledge for the destruction Of a
tariff which does yield sufficient revenue
to adopt bill which begins with deficit
Of three or or four millions, we cannot dc
it. We can defeat your bill and will de
feat your bill. | speak this more in sor
row than in anger. | cherish no hostility
10 any man on this floor, but gentlemen
on all sides may reckon upon this pur
pose TO be fixed as fate. 81 speak as tC
wise men; Judge E0..EsassszFzsssas,.,-s C'rhi:
speechsMrs heard i'll profound silence
| and produced great sensation
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CELEBRATION AT SOMERSET,
JULY 9TH, ISz6-

In accordance with previous arrange
raenss, National salute was fired al usy
treak nv detachment Of the "So'nerset
Guards" Az ten O'Clock j. NJ, the com
p2nr. commanded BY Capt. Pearson, pa
radeJ for drill, aud Fere thus engaged un-
~ 10. NJ. when procession was formed
Of The citizens and Gie military, which
marched 70 tho Disciples Church, where
the following exercises were had
PRAYER by the Rev D. b. Ernst.
Declaration Of Independence read by
Hon ]. S. Black.
Grafton By A. j. 0gle, Esq.
krer siie e.--cises at tie church, the pro-
cnes;on reformed and marched TO the
IIotel Of ssr. Jacob Nef and Partook Of
most sntnpmous dinner. which had
been prepared by "inine hest oi the
screen Tree
On the removal OF the cloth, JONATHAN
Row. was appointed President, A. Beam.
S. Gather, S. Gebhart and ]. Imhof,
Esqrs., were appointed Vice Presidents,
when the following toasts were drunk.
REGULAR TOASTS.
J. The day we celebrate: May its an
nual return ever find the people OF The
United States in the full enjoyment OF civil
and religious liberty
Q. The Statesmen and Heroes of the
Revolution: Remember the dead and hon
or the living.
3. Our Country: May it ever be an
Asylum for the oppressed Of all nations.
4. The officers and soldiers of the last
war with Great Britain: Nobly did they
defend their country eagles; let their ex-
ample be initiated by their coanrymen,
now an hereafter.
S. The President Of the United States.
G. Gen. Zachary Taylor. He has
earned for himself unladng laurels. and
wen nations gratitude.
7. The Army: Their gallant conduct
in the recent engagements on and near
the Rio Grande proves that in courage
and patriotism they are not inferior to
their predecessors Of the Revolution and
the late war.
8. The Navy: The nations defence on
ocean wave.
9. The memory Of Maj. Samuel Ring
gold and Of the other Americans who fell
IN the late engagements with the Mexi-
cans.
10. The Governor Of Pennsylvania.
IL. The spirit of universal liberty: It's
flight is onward, and soon may it find
welcome anda resting g-place in the bosoms
OF all who sway the destinies Of nations.
~, The orator of the day.
IS. Woman: Her smiles light our
path through adversity's gloom, and add
auStre 10 prosPerity's sunshine.
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good soldier-may he never exchange his
fame for plate Of soup.
By VIM. III. Snyder,-Ringgcld and
Brown. Amid our rejoicing lets heave
sigh FOR the death Of Ringgold& Brown,
and rejoice that they died fighting fortheir
country.
By III. F. Coffroth,-Gen.T Taylor, may.
his bravery long be cherished in the hearts
I of his countrymen.
By Jno. Nedrow,-Pa When
our coupiry calls, the voice of faction
should never be heard.
BY VIM. ii. Snyder.-The fair eek
though absent are not forgotten, nor can
they he forgotten.
BY VIM. McCreery,-The memory OF
General Harrison.
By T. e. Ogden.-Yirgisio. He
that has seen Virginia, will have her
name forever stamped in his heart.
By George l.. Gordon,-O1r country
the land where Liberty and Independence
dwell, may we ever hold in grateful re-
membrance, the heroes and soldiers who
were instrumental in achieving it.
By Benz. F. Beatty. Republican sons.
Are vigorous enough for nation of free
men always ready to reject invasion.
By Daniel z. Davis.-The existing
war. May il be brought to speedy and
honorable termination, after Mexico learns
who she has so wantonly insulted.
Bv John NJ. Holterbaum.-Our cohn-
try; at present involved in war. MAY
she be supported by all, and never know
a deserter.
By a Guest.-Andrew Stewart his per-
seyeging and able support Of the Tariff
clearly proves, that he is governed by a
regard for the interests OF his country.
BY Josiah Hartzell,-Oar gallant ar
my on the Rio Grande, may victory al
WAYS perch upon their banner.
BY the Company: Our host and hos
tess.
The celebration was conducted upon
temperance principles no intoxicating Ii
quors ofany sort being used ON the occa-
sion.
Atan early hour the company dispers-
cd in good order and good humor. All
we're well pleased with the manner in
which the day had been spent-pleased
with the fae martial appearance of the
"Guards"- pleased with the rich treat a(-
forded them by Mr.. Ogle's oratfon-plea-
sed with their dinner and the attentions
Of the host and hostess-pleased with
themselves and each other, and with all
the world besides.
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From The Greene County Democrat.
Mo3ting cf The Whig Central
Committee Of Greene County,

In pursuance Of previous notice meet
ing of the Whig Central Committee OF
Greene County WAS held at the House Of
w. ". Savers in Waynesbusg on Satur-
day the 9th ins,., when, on motion.
RICHARD LONG, Esq, of Jefferson
township, was called TO the Chair, and
Capt. WI. HITLER appointed Secretary.
On motion,
Resolved, That a Committee Of five
persons be appointed by the Chairman to
report a preamble and resolutions express
sive TO the sense Of Inc meeting. Where
upon The Chairman appointed Col. S. II.
Wells, \. G. Allison, S. Sicgfried, Sen,
Eli Bailey and Jno. Meighen, said COM
r2ittce. who having retired short time,
returned and reported through the Chair
mad the following preamble and resolu-
tons, which were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, all past erperieAce in politi
cal tactics has taught US the great import
ance Of fhoraugh and complete orgnat-
cation OF our party forces. tits the We
~ basis upon which we must build our
standard-it creates bond of union and
'.jn union there is strength" and thereby
presents 10 our opponents an undivided.
unbroken front, ,&enables us to act against
| them with all that vigor of concentrated &c
fion, SO necessary to success in every
cause. lfevidence be wanting of the eflica-
cy ola thorough party organization, ii is
only necessary to point to our sister Coun-
! ties OF Fayeite andWashinglon, where bu; a
! few wears since I0cofocoism, like the sa-
bic Goddess of Night" with her lcaden
scepire, presided over their political des-
/ tines, as she now presides over those Of
Greene. But there were Wings there,
who would not submi; 10 her dark infiu-
cnce-ihey resisted ii--and by thorough
and constant organization of the Wing
party, have happily succeeded in breaking
the spell which hound them; ray after ray
of light has crept in until nearly the whole
horizon, is now illuminated by the bright
ness Of Wing principles; by pursuing Z
ike coarse may mol 6enigbtcd Greene, at
no dis;an. day, look forward with JOYOUS
hopes to SO glorious dawn. Therefore,
Resolved, That the Chairman of this
| Committee be authorized to call Coun-
iy Meeting OF cur friends, a, such time
and piace as he may deem proper, for the
purpose of nominating suitable persons
IS candidates to be supported by the
| Nhig party for tic several County and
State offices al the ensuing General Elec-
non.
Resolved, That three Congression-
al Conferees be appointed to meet such
! Conierees as have been selected by the
Wings of the Counties of Fayette and
Somerset, to assemble in convention at
such time and place as may be agreed up
on for the purpose Of nominatinga candi-
! date for Congress, to represent this Dis
trict in the Congress Of the UnitedStates,
and That A. G.. Allison, Col. ]. III. Wells
and James Mahannah are hereby appoin-
ted Conferees on the part of the Wings
of Greene County-and that they be en-
poweredto fll any vacancies that may
occur il their body.
Resolved, 1ha; al,hough we have III.
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VOLUNTEER TOASTS.

By ". Snyler,-George Washington
frstln war, first in peace, and first in the
hearts Of his countryInen.
By A. II. Coaroth,-Thc American
Fagle spreads her wings and scars on
hiyh,ald soon shall tame the lion ofBritish
dominion tmd make him lie down in
peace with the gentle lamb.
BY Sergeant George Chorpenning,-
A member Of the Somerset Guards.
Heaven forbid that the citiz3ns ofour
place should not possess courage and
spirit eneagh 10 come forward and 6llup
1he ranks of our company to the number
required, and give US an opportunity Of
doing service to our country, as well IS
honor TO our place.
By s. Gaither,-Gen'l Lewis Cass.
the Civilian and soldier-whose services
in wa, and in peace, at home and
abroad, entide him to the highest honors
ln the gilt of the American People.
BY Capt. Sam'l w. Pearson,-The
speedy organization of our fellow ciii-
zens, capabla &C bearing arms, into Vol
untecr corps. Hear the words Of ia
Vorite song of the Revolution:
Comrades, follow my advice,
Learn 10 draw trigger,
Awkward men are weak as mice,
Dextrous men beat two men bigger. "
By W. B. Cofiroth,-General Scott;
May he in 1913 prove himself 10 be as
competent to govern in the cabinet as in
the field
The following was sent by the Hon.
Andrew Stewart
The blessings of .fnneration: 1t has
involved US in 1car-a national debt
and will in all probability pass the new
free trade tariff in the Senate.
By VIVA. Adams.-General Winfield
Scoit-;he hero Of bye-gone days-as
an officer he stands second best 10 none
of his age-as q statesman, pure and phi
lanthropic. His opponents may iarnish
his character for while, bit i viii, (liLe
the sun af,era shower shine with more
respiendor than ever.
BY John Moore,-Our Captain, no.
be fellow, and worthy Of better com
mand.
By Guest,-The noise made about
Gen. Scott and his SOUP, just about as
useless and foolish as the barking of dogs
at the moo n.
By Wm. Adams,-7he Ladies-tiieir
patriotism is without bounds-although
their ears are saluted on every side with
with the cry of wAR-we see them as
firm and uacompromising aRneratsOnists
as ever.
By r. L. Stewart,-Maior Ringgold,
NAV his memoery ever becherishcd in the
hearts of his counuymen.
By Wm. Graham .--Aristocracy-.urns
the great stream OF property out of its
n5tural channel, and compels II to fow
into few h4uas By means Of special le'
gisla.ian. unequal laws, and cdlous mo.
ropo!ies, tie -a,ncutal principles o
VI gcety-
p C,G:7al z. T.ylog :
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kztgEa yyaterS--GFeat Destruction
GG Property.


1t becomes our painful duty 10 record
the occurrence ofonc of the most devasta-
ting Freshets IN this place and vicinity,
that perhaps has ever been Witnessed here
tofore-equalling if not surprising the
great flood Of 1916. The rain eommen-
ced TO descend on Monday evening last,
and continued with but little intermission
until Tuesday morning, when it came
down in torrents, swelling Wills Greek,
the Dry Run and other streams to an i'm
mense height in short time. During
the whole of Tuesday afternoon the ra-
ging streams poured their noisy foods in
to our streets, dwellings and cellars, bear
ing on their headlong currents numerous
small buildings, located on their banks.
hen-coopS, pig-sties, bridges, miIl-dams,
barrels and lumber Of every description.
The water rushed in upon US, so sudden
ly as to prevent some of our merchantc
from clearing their cellars, which speedi-
ly filed with water to the injury of q con-
siderable quantity of sugar and liquor
The damage in this way, however, was
not serious.
Great apprehension existed her for the
Canal and our local Rail Roads, as the
great body Of water, gathering strength
and fuIlness from the towering hills on Ell
ther side, swept down the Valley through
which they are constructed, like some migh
~ river, stirred to It's lowest depths
We are happy to be advised, however,
that the damage to these works have not
been so serious as we feared. We have
learned on competent authority that the
damage to the Mount Savage Rail Road,
viii all be repaired by Monday night
next. The expense viii not amount to
more than $1,000. The injury at the
works was by no means serious-the Roi-
ling Mill and Blast Furnaces being all at
work, as usual,
The injury to the Maryland Mining
Co.'S Road above Wills Creek, can be
repaired in three or fonr days, but, at
Wills Creek, the em5ankmen's were al
most entirely destroyed, so much as 10 re-
quire lOor IL days for their restoration.
A lie DIlCgS ltSeil GCIndlueU uflu dItCr tle
embankments had been swept from it
The Two UP trains of Cars were prevent
ed frem returning on Tuesday, and still re-
main above the bridge. Il is a source OF
sincere pleasure to us, and it should be of
pride and qualification 10 these Compa-
nes that their Roads have been able to
withstand the raging food.
Whilst, however, Cumberland and the
vicinity have escaped with
loss OF about $4,000, the crops on the
must have been almost entirely
swept away, Corn, Wheat, Rye, Grass, !
&C., &c. lis out of our power to fur
nish particulars; and, we therefore con-
cludc this hasty and imperfect sketch, by !
warning the citizens to beware of sick
ness, to take every precaution which their
can suggest,-to keep their gar
dens, yards, cellars and out-buiIdings of
every description nice and cleanly, so that
when hot weather comes upon us. we
may be prepared for it.
The Mayor and Council know their
duty and will attend to it.-Cumb. CT
william.
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R0W NOR9ggs
SAM'L w. PEARSON.

"AVING returned to he practice @
Ef The law, tenders his professional
services 20 his old clients and The public
generally.
Office in North end Of Snyder's row.
lately occupied by A. J. Ogle, Esq.
decI6 '45-3m
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being first, he felt under obligations 10
her. Charlotte replied, that he ough,
to have got along with Mary Rich be-
fore ne went so far with her, but If he
married Mary Rich, she hope1 he
would never forget ii.
This was the beginning and end
Of the courtship, and the balance Of
the case was made up Of thousand
attendant circumstances, declarations Of
Park, and collateral issues upon the
character and veraci,y Of the witness
SEES.
Mary Rich was this time called as a
witness, and swore that on the Sunday
evening after Park last called to see
Charlotte, the contract was consumma-
ted with her.
These are the material facts, and we
do not intend to trouble our readers
with particulars. Both Charlotte and
Mary were present during the trial, and
appear TO be modest, intelligent, and
pretty girls, and it Wa. the opinion OF
many present, that if the damages ha,i
resulted to any body, it was to Avery
Park, and not to the girls.
The case was ably summed up for
the defence BY Messrs. Fox and Hon.
Dudly Marvin, and for the plaintiff BY
Messrs. Howe and Croker.
The jury were, however, unable to
agree, so it must be tried again, and we
shall have another look at the girls.
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THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED.

THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED.
The English bushel of wheat weighs
70 pounds; 8 bushels equal 500
p"unds-being quarter Of a ton
weight.
973 bushels American wheat of 60
pounds to the bushel equal the English
quarter.
The English sack of -four weighs
$50 pounds, and 7 sacks l 800 pounds,
equal 10 10 American barrels.
The bushel Of fine Liverpool Sal,
weighs Sc pounds; the satk contains
4 bushels, 224 pounds.
Ten sacks make ton weight, 2,24O
pounds; the bushel of Ground Alum
Salt wei CHS 81 pounds, the sack con-
talns 31.2 bushels, equal to 224 pounds
len sacks make ton.
10 bring English sterling money to
dollars ana cents, double the pence,
the answer is cents.
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@Mew 8pqps.

NNHE subscriber has just returned from
Il the north. and is now opening large
supply of New Spring and Summer Goods.
winch will he sold at reduced prices. NJ,
stock consists of nearly every variety Of new
and fash ionable styles for ladies' and gentle
nen.' apparel I call the attention of the
the ladies' particularly to my Selections Of
CaEcoes. .arws. Silks. MuSlins, and fancy ar
t'c'es in every department Of dress Ii is
deemed unnec essarv to give miln'e detail
Of all the articles constituting my stock
Suffice it to say. tina, nearly every article
domestic and foreign, to be had in country
stores, can be found at my establishment.
I he friends the establishment and the
public are invited to give me call.
In addition to my collection Of Foreign
and Domes tic Dry Goods, have the custom
AIRY sunplY Of
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AS UNIliL.

TIME subscriber oilers ton sale COCO as
l. sor.ment Of Dry Goods, Hardware.
Queensware, Shoes. Boots. an excellent ..lte
rion of Books Medicines. Paints, y. es,,fis,
and Patent medicines of every kind (.uch 81.
Jayne's, Hance's. SCI Confectionery. Tob.c
ca, Segars. Stone and Potters' " are Glass ii,
All slzes-Fresh Garden Seeds just received
and "any articles too tedious to mention. -
Call for what ou want, and any article called
for. If no, on hand, can be pu, chased BY on.
of my family in Baltimore now. and sent on in
afew days. will sell every article Us low a.
it can b. had elsewhere. Produce tax. in
exchange for goods Reasonable credit will
be given. and cash Thankfully received.
JOHN @ SCHMlTT.
February Is.
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:. BAKER,
ATTORNEY AT Law,

HAVING permanently located in Page
III dounty, will practice regularly in the
courts Of Rockingham and Shenandoah. and
viii attend TO busin. - in any Of the adjoinsng
countes.snd will prosecute vigilently all bu-
ton Williams. Byrd d Carson. and Jchk 3.
Magill. Esqs. Winchester, 4. S. Graz, Harri>
sonburg Office near the couri.house .Lursy.
where he may always be found. unless astes.
ding some other e0slrts $1aa. Is letfv
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Fancy Ba'zorineS, Painted Lawns. Sup
Silk Warp Alpacas. Blk and Fancy Silks. Blk
and Whit Chene Giugham, Brussels and Vic
toria Skirts. .Iaconet. Null, Swiss Check and
Striped Mnslins Whit and Blk Nets, Blk
Whit and Cotton Silk. Blk Alpaca Col'd Alpa
ca and Cotton Hosiery. Blk Whit Dark and
Light Cold French Kid Gloves. Fancv Silk,
and Fillet Mitts, whit Silk ant. Fillet Gloves,
Thread. Isle and Bob I.aces. Edgings. In
settings and Finishing, Bonnet and Cap Rib
bons. Cap Springs. French Flowers and Cap
Tabs. Fancy Satin and Fancy Silk Ties and
Cravats, Da mask. India and Hem Stich'd
Hdkfs. LADIES' Fashionable Steel Buttons.
Blk and Fancy Silk Fringe. Gable Cord. whit
Satin, PINK Blue and Whit Florence, Blk FIJI
let Wells snn Hdkts, Parasols and Shades.
We would also call the attention Of the
Gentlemen to alarge and fashionable stock
Of
Cloths, Cassimeres and yfstings.
Silk. Tweed. De Lour,a, Blk Drap DE 1s'y.
Blk Twild Summer. French and American
Blk and Blue Black. Green. Blue and Grass
Cloths, Linen Driilings. Blk. Fancy. Tweed
and Summer Cas>imeres, Plain and Fahc.
S:k,ine,ts. Kentucky Jeans. Blk and Fame,
Satin. London Welting. Whit and Fancy Dou-
DtC Nd1SC'tVS CStIISSs CUP SItk WIN oGS~
pen;lers, Shirt Bosonns and Collars, Blk and
Fancy Satin. Blk and Fancy Silk. Fame.
Lawn. Plaid Bingham and Fancy Swiss Cra-
watts. Blk Satin Scarfs. Blk and Fancy Stocks,
BRO, Blea and CoPd Halt Hose and Sup Blk
Kid Gloves.
STAPLE GOODS, 20.
London Purple, Fancy I.apolka aud Furni>
ture Calico. Whit and Bro Damask Table Co
vers Crash Bird Eye Diaper, Silesia, Satin
Jeans. Irish. Grass and Book Bro Linens, Hea
w Farmers Drilling, Striped Penn. Regent.
Steal and Phlad Jeans, PPd Crankies and
Sup Fancy Paint S,utfs, WHIT. Bro and Blk
Holland Ap, Oh Checks, Cot Osnahurgs, Plaid
lIomestics, Bed Ticks, Bro and Blea Drill,
Cotton Laps. Raw Cotton Chene, Manches-
ter and Earlston Ginghams. Extra Shades,
Fire Screens, Bro and Blea Sheetings. Shir
tings. Cotton Fringe, Cotton Yarn. Candle
Wick. Am Nankeen. Paper Muslins. Par
sons Spool Cotton. Zephyr Worsted. Clothes
Pins, Mnsqueto Nett, Ingram and Cotton
Carpeting.sStc. &c.
Hardware, Groceries and Dye Stuffs,
Bonnets, Hats, Boots and Shoes,
China, Glass & Queensware.
All Of which will be sold on the most favor
able terms, by KOONTZ & DlNGES.
Produce taken in exchange for Goods.
April %. 1916
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Bill Deans stories-if could only
make it as effective on paper as he did
in telling, it would draw laugh from
those fond Of the ludicrous.
G. w. K.
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DOlnestics.

-44.4 4 Brown MusIins
50 a. ~ 4 Bleached do
Bleached and Brown Drills, Osnaburgs
Tickings. Apron Checks, Linsey
WHIT and Red FIannels. Cotton Yarn.
All just received and for sale cheap at
Nov. 8, As HEAD QUARTERS.