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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-09-07
Yes, syye miss thee at Home.

ANSWER TO THE ABOVE.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-09-07
SETTLE UP !!

James w. Walton having closed his
Mercantile business, hereby requests all
persons indebted to him to call immedi
sately, aEd make settlement of their ac-
counts, JAMES W. WALTON.
Aug. 10, l664-aw >a
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10 yds. muslin for one dollar.
8 yds prints g
lbs. coffee ''
IL lbs sugar
Now under abolition rule, you receive
two dollars in currency per bushel for
your wheat, and can buy
Il yds muslin for one dollar,
% yds. prints 6 g
Ii lbs. coffee +"
3 lbs sugar
Then the taxes for all purposes amount
ed to an average of one cent on the dol
lar
Now, your taxes, excise, revenue, mill
tia Communication, and the Thousand and
one other expenses caused by military
necessity swell the taxes for all purposes
to nearly 10 per cent. of your valua-
tioa
Voters think Of these things, and de-
eide ON the first Monday of November
whether you will continue to pay rent on
your homesteads, or return to the good
old days OF Democratic rule.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-09-07
LIST OF PREMIUMS,
To BE AWARDED by THE
MONROE COUNTY AGRICULTU-
RAJ SOCIETY,
AT THEIR
THIRTEENTH ANNUAL FAIR,
To be Held at the Fair Ground
at Woodsfeld,

F.id"y aud Saturday, tie 29th
and 3UtA days Of September, asd tie
First day oj October, 1861,
FIRST DEPARTMENT.
CLASS A.-Horses for all Work.
Horscaor Light Harness.
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EvERY WEDNESDAY.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
JOB PRIV & lGl s.

Bxeoxsed with neatness and dispatch at thi
Cfiee and at reasonable prices.
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NELSON anu JO6I lOSL.
Horses for Sweepstakes.
Fastest trotting Horse, Mare or Gelding
going 6 rounds of the course, in single har-
ness against time, 1st premium. :. $500
2nd do. -. 25, 90
g. Entries must be made on the first day
of the Fair.
E5- Entrance fee $40. Speed to be tested
after dinner on the last day of
the Fair.
Fastest pacing racking Horse, Mare or
Geldipg, going rounds of the course, un-
der saddle, against time, 1st premium SIS 90
End do. 1890
e. Entrance fee S5. Speed tested next after
the trotting.
Awarding Committee-Allen Shotwell, Sam
uel Mooney and Lewis Woolenweker.
CLASS B.-Mules and Jacks.
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EsSyTwelva lines, or less, VIII Dc ohrSeo .
sre square.
Is All legal advertisements will be charged
by the line.
ESF Notices of the appointment OF Ad- ~
SsS ministrator's aud Executors; also go
6Sg Attachment Notices, must be paid in 80
Es- advance.
a. Twenty-hv per cent additional will De
& charged on the price of job work If not paid
: in adv anee, and on advertising if not paid be-
6 re taken out.
sa rHB Law OF EEWsP APERs.
L. subscribers who do not give express no
Z tice to the contrary, are considered as wishing
to continue their subscription.
~ q. If Subscribers order the discontlnuance OF
.Leir new wspapers, the publisher may continue
70 send them until all arrearages are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse TO take
thei- papers from ths Offices to which they are
lfirectsd, they are held responsible till they
Lave settled the bill, and ordered them disoons
st,nued.
49, 4 If Subscribers remove to other placesH
without informing the publishers, and the pa-E
rers ere sent to the former direction, they areE
held responsible. 3
5 Tie courts have decided that refusing toE
take periodicals from tho Office, or removlneE
and leaving them uncalled for, is prima faeieE
etidence of Intentional fraud. 8
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CLASS B.--Mule5 and Jacks.
Best Jack over 3 years old ..............$5
End. do ...... do. ................. 3
Best Jennet. do ..-...............4
2nd do. ..... d0,. .............. 2
Best pair mules de. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5
End do do. 3
Best mule colt over and under 8 years . 9
Best mule colt over and under 2 years. 2
Best sucking mule COLT. ......... l
Awarding ommittee-Hiram Bettenfeid,
Isaac Mitchell and Daniel Patterson.
CLASS C.-Catte--Short Horns,
Best Durham bull over 3 years ....... $5
Best. do. over 2 years. rs.......... 4
End do. do o................ 2
Best. do. over l year.. ..... :. 3
End. de do. o............... 9
Best. do. Calf do. .................... z
Ind. DO. do. .....-........l /
Best. do Cow over years ............ S
End do. dc. e............... 8
Best. do Heifer over years ......... 4
End do. ;. do do ............ 3
Best do. do over year. 2
End :. do ;. do. do Q
Best do Heifer calf. f...........3 3
End do. do .............. 1
Best 40 QUILL Cali z
End. do. do. 1
Awarding Commttee-Benj. B. briggs, ia
OBJ Vernon and Thos, Wright.
DE VONS
Best Bull over 3 years. ............$5 SIS
End. do do. ...-....s..,.....
Best. do over years. a.. 4
Ind do. do 2
Best do over year..... ..............3 3
2Gd do. do. o................. z
Best do. .ealf. ..........s.......2
2nd do. do. ................. l
Best Cow over 3 years. s................5 5
Bud do. .... do ................3 3
Best Heifer over years. s........ 4
end de-. do .-.............. 8
Best do over l year. 3
2nd do. do -.......-....... 2
Best do CALL
2n0 do do...............
Awarding Committee-Same as on Short
Horns.
Class Of Short Horns, Durham or Deoons.
Best bull over years ............-.... IS
IND do. do 3
Best do over years. A
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best B puSneI SWeet corn meal OU
best ! do white beans LOO
best ditplay of peas, peck loo
best 10 lbs. of hops loo
No premium shall be awarded in this
class except to the producer and of the
crop Of 1864.
Awarding Committee-Jeptha Duval,
u. 8. Algeo, and Thomas Ford.
FEMALE EQUESTRIANISM.
1st Premium S25, ,oe
End de do 1890
3rd do do m do 1000
Entrance Fee 81
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
Current News Items.

To those who think this is the last call for
men, we have only to call attention to the fact
that Mr Solicitor Whiting says that he wants
this time. all the men called for, without re-
gard to the three years men the States may
have furnished But that on the next call
time shall be adjusted and credit given SO as
to equalze the period Of service.
At the outset of the rebellion, Andy John.
son would not have the Union, unless the pro-
lection Of slavery was guaranteed now, he
will not have the Union, unless the destruc
tion: Of slavery is guaranteed, Yet Andy
johnson is the Vice Presidential candidate
Of the self styled unconditional Union men
And a very suitable candidate he s.
1t is reported thst the rebels have sbau.
doned all attempts to retake the Weldon rail
road
The Federal forces are announced to be
within two miles Of Petersburg.
A rumor prevailed in New York, and was
credited in financial circles, that Lincoln had
sent peace commissioners to Richmond.
Gold Immediately fell.
Hooker is to be put in the 6eld again, with
an important command.
Muller, charged with the murder Of Briggs
in London railway carriage, has arrived in
the ship Victoria, and been arrested.
The telegraph gives a statement of the pub
lie debt which is false aud intended to deceive
The whole debt is not less than four thousand
millions.
The raid on Memphis turns out to have
been damaging and sueocooful affair.
There is no confirmation of the death Of
Fitz Hugh Lee, or the mortal wounding Of
A. P. Hill.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
lFor the Empire
Hon. Geo. HI. PendletOn.


1 have observed recently, with no slight
degree Of satisfaction, that the name Of
this estimable gentleman, has been men
toned by number of leading Democratic
journals, in connection, with the office of
President, and as being suitable candi-
date, at this unfortunate crisis in the af-
fairs of the country, for that high public
trust. There is no gentleman, among the
many worthy names, which have been
suggested in the same connection whose
character, would give more ample as
surance of complete answer to the test
questions of Mr.. JEFFERSON, viz Is he
honest Is he capable =? ..y
His public career gives us the highest
assurances, ofhis craftsmanship, as we'll as
his answering fidelity to true principles,
such as would insure a sound public policy,
in the administration Of the Government
under his guidance.
! Mr.. PESDLEToS is in the prime Of life
young and vigorous, with fine attain
ments in scholarship. Is we'll informed
in political science, and has had consider
able experience, in public life-and withal
man of the most sterling integrity, in
all his relations, both public, and private.
In the present exigencies of the times
however, with bleeding, and we'll nigh
ruined country, caused by wicked and
criminally corrupt administration of its
affairs laying almost lifeless before US.
we implOre the delegates of the ~Conven-
ton at Chicago, not to allow, personal
friendships, and feelings in favor ofpsrticu-
lar men, to distract their counsels And
yet. would not have them adopt this
trite motto of-''principles and not men"
I would have them look we'll to the
latter, as well the former.
In the coming struggle for the restors.
tion of free government to our betrayed
people, true principles are nothing with
out the appropriate instruments in the
shape of sound, experienced and homes
men to give them effect. We trust ther
that disinterested, judiciOus, and wist
counsels, may prevail, both in such declara
tion Of principles, as may be agreed upon
as well as in the candidates, which they
may select, to carry them out. We trus
also that if Mr.. PEEDLEToN's name b
presented to the Convention as a candi
date, that full and fair consideration shal
be given to the great weight Of character
which it will carry with it into the con
vention. II.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
"No vioIence--WaIt for the Bal-
Iot-BOxes.O


The New York Nsws, Of August 2Sd,
mas an article under this head, with which
we fully and heartily concur There is
every indication that the Democracy, in q
peaceful campaign, and by the instrument
tality of the ballot, will elect their csndi-
date in November, whoever he may be.
We know, aud have felt, what terrible
provocations the Democracy have had 70
endure We have reason to expect that
these provocstions will be repeated, it may
be in an aggravated form. for the very
purpose Of begetting armed and forcible
resistance. This would give pretext for
Martial Law The armies of the Govern
ment would be turned upon the people.
We believe that the people would triumph
in the end but only through fearful
and bloody conflict. 1t is far better to
make avail of the peaceful and legal means
which promise certain victory at the
polls. Says the Ne,Os
Perfect subordination to the laws, patience
under injury, calmness in the face Of outrage,
tranquility decorum and endurance what
ever may oceur--such are the weapons BY
which they will achieve a more glorious tri.
umph in November The great battle that is
about to be fought is one where ballots are
the weapons, and the Democracy can WELD
them most effectively when 6ghting under a
banner that is unstained by any record Of law
! lessness and riot To bear their wrongs with
out murmur ia, in the present emergency
to bear the wounds OF battle bravely, that
they may push on at the final onslaught to
complete victory 1t is but for little while
longer and the despotism that now tramples
will be tramped on, and the power that assails
our liberties will be nerveless Let no rash
ness, no indiscretion, TO ill.timed appeal to
violence, disturb the action Of the Chicago
Convention and thrust the Democracy from
their vantage ground"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
Last Nights Dispatches.
naId ON memphIs.

CAIRO, AUGUST 24--The Buletin saws the
rebel force that entered Memphis on Sunday
morning, consisted Of nine regiment Of cav.
elry ana four guns, under Forrest in person.
Only half the command entered the city, the
remainder stopping outside, to prevent their
retreat being cut off They captured about
two hundred and fifty prisoners, mostly one
hundred days men, many Of whom escaped
others were murdered The rebels fred on
the patients in the hospitals, and shot several
sick soldiers and captured others, who, when
unable TO keep up with the cavalry, were kill
ed. But for the prompt action Of the Eighth
Iowa. the prisoners in Irving prison might
have been released, and the Bulletin Office
sacked The rebels suddenly left the city
about six o'clock, followed by a considerable
force of our troops A fight occurred near
Lane, two hours, ia which the enemy was Sc
yerely punished and driven off 1t was here
where Cols. Starr and Kendrick we're wound
ed. Ia coming through the lines the rebels
captured two guns a portion of the 7th Wis.
consin battery, and a number 100 day men
but were obliged to abandon the guns In their
retreat After the retreat, Forrest sent q flag
OF truce asking an exchange of prisoners
which was denied. Lieut. Harrington, Of the
Sd U. s. Artillery, was killed at the Gayose
House; Major Lousing, of the 4th colored
artillery, and staff, were captured
Whom loot heard from, o'clock Monday
morning, the rebels we're eight miles beyond
Moncannah creek in full retreat, Col Wins.
low cavalry pursuing.
The Third Illinois Cavalry passed through
Cairo to day, en-route for Springfield, to be
mustered out Forty of the members we're
captured at Memphis, on Sunday, among them
we're Major O'Conner and Lieutenant Colonel
Duncan.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
BrOugh,s Proclamation.

1t is pretty well understood that the
real purpose of BRouoH, in issuing his
late Proclamation, is to involve the State
in trouble, so as to furnish pretext for
Martial Law. He knows very well, that
such proclamation is calculated to excite
and inAame the public mind, and there
fore endanger the public peace. We hope
that the calm, good sense Of the people
will defeat this internal design. There is
no conspiracy in Ohio, such as BRoUoH
intimates, and nobody is better advised Of
the falsehood which he insinustes, than
BRouoH himself The peace will not be
broken, unless the Republicans, under the
influence of such men as BRouGH, are in
duced to break it. Then, we have no
doubt the Democracy will defend them
selves.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25

PatLADELPniA, August 26.-Tbe Bulletin
has the following
HARPEas FERRY, August 23-The posi-
ton OF our army is still unchanged A strong
hue Of enEencbments has been thrown out in
front. DesuItory skirmisbes could be heard
ell day, yesterday, and this morning it broke
out with redoubled strength in front Of the
Nineteenth Corps, which is holding the cen.
ter. Nothing Of Importance, however, resule
ed from It, and it has now almost entirely
ceased
Twelve o'elocir Mdnight--No evidence Of
the enemy being in our immediate front has
been obtained, as yet, and It is believed they
will make an attempt to cross the river al
though our latest news from Willismsport says
they had not yet crossed the Potomac
Guns could be heard, yesterday, up the riv-
er, supposed to be Averill sheliug the woods
in the direction of Sharpsburg Onr army
is lying quietly in their entrenched camps
General Max Weber has been relieved from
command at Harper's Ferry, and ordered to
report for duty in the Department Of the Sus-
quehannR. General Stevenson now has com
mand OF Harper's Ferry
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25

"VRllandighAm and Fernando Wood arriv-
ed here this evening, en- route for Chicago
They spent four hours in consultation with
the ithful, and left at 9 o'clock"
We take the above from the special to
the Cincinnati Commercial from In llama
polls. 1t is highly interesting and inn
POrtant intelligence, But one thing dsl
tracts from its reliability. VALLANDIa-
HAM did not not go by way of Indiana
polls, neither did FERNANDO WooD. They
went together, as a large crowd can testify
who saw them leave, on the Dayton and
Michigan road to Lima, whence they pro-
ceeded to Chicago.
But this is like the other news from
indianapolis from abolition sources.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
Federal Gums Bearing on New
York Cllyl

1t is announced in New York paper,
that gun of heavy caliber has been
mounted on the crest of Castle William,
Governors Island, bearing directly on the
city. This proceeding of the Federal
government looks very much like d
sign to provoke a collision with the State
Of New York Does LINCOLN intend,
under any circumstance to batter down
aud burn the city?
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25

WASHINGTON, August 24.-We have news
from Sherman's division of very encourag-
ing and most satisfactory character. His
plans for the reduction of Atlanta are said TO
be working to the best advantage, and there
is abundant evidence Of considerable de.
gree OF Generalization among the rebel
troops.
1t is asserted here, this morning, with de
gree of positveness,. that Hooker will be i'm
mediately put in the field, with an important
command. Government dispatches were for.
wsrded to him to-day
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25

New YORK, Aug "a, 3 P M--There are
rumors current here, and credited in the best
financial circles that Government had deci-
ded to send five commissioners to Richmond
two Republicans and three Democrats, 10
to arrange preliminaries for peace. Itis also
rumored that the commission is on its way to
Richmond This rumor is said to have had o
sensible effect on the Gold market, causing a
decline of some four per cent ~. .. .4
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
From washincton.

WASHINGTON, August 24.--No information
confirming the truth oi the report that Fiiz-
hugh Lee was killed, and General A p Hill
mortally wounded, in the 6ght on Sunday on
the Weldon Railroad.
The l47th Ohio regiment, one hundred
day 8 men, passed through Washington on
their way home, their time having expired
They paid their respects to the President,
who thanked them for the service they had
rendered the country.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
IIIness of GoY. MedarY.

1t is with great pain that we learn of
the sudden and dangerous illness of Gov.
MEDARY. While making a speech in the
Court House at Columbus on Tuesday,
he was attacked with acute and very severe
pain. He was conveyed to his residence,
and for several hours his life was despair
ed of. At our latest advices his condition
was improved, though he will doubtless
be confined to his bed for some time to
come.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
Cessation of the Fight on the Weldon

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc, Au
gust 23 The enemy early yesterday morn
ing disappeared from the front Of the 9th and
9th Corps on the Weldon Road, and it is be-
iieved that they will attempt to regain this
important line, but it is abandoned for the
present and the enemy is now forti6ying their
right flank, so as to resist any attack in this
direction. They may be preparing to make
a dash on our lines in SOME other direction,
bat the, roads we are making travelling diff.
Guilty. Several deserters have come in, and
some think the end ofthe struggle is at hand.
and they believe Peters 1urg within our grasp
and will be in our possession at an early day
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
The Loans-west vIrgInia.

WARRINGTON, August 24-Subscriptions to
the 7-3O loan reported at the Treasury De.
partment to-day amount TO S2l3 600.
The latest dispatches from Atlanta show
that no active operations are going on there
and that General Sherman is to remain quiet
until events transpire in other quarters
Petitions are in circulation in Alexandria
and beyond its limits, for signatures address
ed to Military Governor Slough, asking for
the substitution Of military for the civil pow
er, as in the recent case at Norfolk. Should
the prayer be granted, Governor Pierpout will,
as consequence, be superseded in his func.
tions, and the State Government in that Dor
ton of the territory of Virginia, which he
presides
The Alexandria Journal, the official paper,
strongly condemns the movement, and says
some of the petitioners are men of standing,
while others are squatters and lawless
The official recapitulation of the public
debt up to yesterday, shows it to be $l,858..
264, 900, or SO 66l, 900 more than the previous
weeks statement The unpaid acquisitions
are nearly $4,000 900, and the amount in the
Treasury over Sls,00O00O The debt bearing
no interest has been decreased SO 632 900,
while the debt bearing interest in lawful mon.
ey has been increased $l7, 100000, and the
debt bearing interest in coin $4,000, 900.
NosEBY REPULsED.
Moseby's men appeared in the vicinity Of
Falls Church last evening This morning at
. o'clock, the garrison of the stockade at
Annandale, consisting of 275 men Of the
10th New York Cavalry, was attacked by the
enemy, under the leadership of Moseby, who
bad with him two pieces of artillery and from
200 to 300 men. On taking his position,
Moseby demanded the surrender Of the qat-
rison, which was refused whereupon he
opened fire with his guns The csnuonading
lasted lhree-quarters of an hour, the garrison
still holding out, Moseby withdrew. Amman.
dale is about ten miles from Alexandria.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
nluIlsr the murdsrsr Arrestsd.

New YoRK, August 24,-Tbe frigate Sus-
quebanna has returned from an unsuccessful
search for the pirate Tallahassee She has
been cruising about the I,lend of Bermuda
She left there on the 22d
The ship Victoria arrived to night Muller,
charged with the murder OF Briggs, in Lon.
railway carriage, came passenger, and was
arrested on his arrival.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25

NEw YORK, August 24--By the arrival of
the Q. s, steamer Haze, from North Carolina,
we learn that the new pirate steamer Coquette,
which - one of the number now in Winning
ton, receiving her armament, is considered
the most formidable Of them She will be the
fret to leave the port, if she is not already
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
p0-The fOrcible seizure BY the administra

R9-The foreible seizure by the administrs-
tion of six hundred tons of ice from the
Kuickerbocke Ice Company in this city, is a
significant act, and our citizens would do well
to ponder its full meaning II is common
enough to impress horses, mules, corn and
provender near the scene Of military opera.
tons; bat when goods are seized by force Of
arms, at distance from the actual scene Of
hostilities, it is because the credit of the gov
erhmeut is at so low an ebb that its promises
to pay will not be taken. For over year
past the southern people have suffered the
horrors of forced impressment of goods, and
now it seems the North will be compelled to
follow suit We are fast going back to anarchy
and barbaric modes of government Nothing
can save US but total change of rulers.--N,
Y. World
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-25
o YES! O YES! /!

gTNHE undersigned is a duly licensed Auot oneer
Tor Montgomery county, and will cry sales, az
often as his services may he In demand
Persons Who have not sHen out license, will be al
tended to, T. they violate the law
N b.-Reaidence ~ miles southeast Of MAMIE
BURG. Order, let with JOHN kIsER,jr., or ADAM
CLAY, Miamlsburg on Man street, will be attended
10 Col GEORGE KlsER.