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Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-07-13

who ate heartily.
Those who had passes began to gather in
the Penitentiary yard soon after ten o'clock.
Through an iron grated window view of the
corridor and cells of the condemned, opening
upon it, could be obtained, and Atzerott could
be seen through the open door of his CELL
Formerly confined in upper rooms, the con-
spirators sentenced to death had been remov-
ed to he ground floor. The military formed
two sides Of hollow square, facing the scat
fold, and soon after the arrival of Major Gen.
Hancock and staff, who took their places in
rear and front of the scaHold, they were Or
dered to a shoulder arms, and remained in
that position until the reading of the orders
announcing and confirming the sentence of
the Court by General Hartrauft had been
completed Payne, or Powell, as his is name,
had conversed freely with Drs Gillett and
Strikey on religious topics during the morn
ing At 10 minutes past one, Gen. Hart
rauft, with his aids, came out of the prison,
followed by the mournfql procession.
Mrs. Surratt came first, supported by two
officers, and attended by her spiritual friends,
Fathers Walters and Wiget Next came At
zerott with Rev. Dr. Butler, of the Lutheran
Church. ana Chaplain Winchester Harold
followed in the attendance of Rev. DR.. Olds,
of Christ's Church episcopal while Payne,
accompanied by DR.. Gillett of the First Bap-
tist Church here, and DR.. Stricken of Balti-
more, came last Owing to her PHYSICAL state
and the weight of her chains, Mrs. Surratt
was almost carried to the gallows. She was
placed on the north end of the platform, sur
rounded by her spiritual friends. With up.
turned eyes and downcast looks, she sank al
most insensible into her seat She was
shaded from the powerful heat of the sun by
an umbrella held by soldier. Her dress
was deep black, the same as worn while on
trial Next to her, and on the same drop
was Payne, whose face and eyes presented an
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-07-13

In the remaining cases of O'Laughln,
Spangler, Arnold and Mudd, the findings and
sentences are as follows:
S. Michael O'Laughlin. Finding Of the
specification, guilty except the words thereof
as follows: dAnd in the further prosecution
of the conspiracy aforesaid, and its murderous
and reasonable purposes aforesaid, on the
night of the 18th and l4th OF April, A. u.
1865, at Washington City, and within the mil
itary department and military lines aforesaid,
the said Michael O'Laughlin did then and
there lie in wait for Ulysses s. Grant, then
Lieutenant General and Commander OF the
armies of the United States, with intent then
and there to kill and murder the said Ulysses
s. Grant"
Of said words not guilty, and except com
bing, confederatiug and conspirlng with Ed
ward Spangler, Of this not guilty. OF the
charge guilty, except combining confedera-
ting and conspiring with Edward SPangler; I;
of this not guilty Sentence: And the Com
mission sentences Michael O'Laughlin to be
imprisoned at hard labor for life.
9Th. Edward Spangler. Finding; OF the
specification, not guilty, except as to the
words Said Edward Spangler, on said 18th
day Of April, 1865, at or about the same hour
Of that day, as aforesaid, within said Military
Department and the military lines aforesaid,
did aid and abet him, meaning John Wilkes
Booth, in making his escape after said Abra-
ham Lincoln had been murdered in the man
ner aforesaid; and Of these words guilty. of
the charge, not guilty; but guilty of having
feloniously and traitorously aided and abettcd
j. Wilkes Booth in making his escape after
having killed and murdered Abraham Lincoln,
President Of the United States; he the said
Edward Spangler, at the time of aiding and
abetting as aforesaid, well knowing that said
Abraham Lincoln, President as aforesaid, bad
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incident occurred yesterday near the postofflce
A LADY. of most expensive exterior was glldl!!ng
gracefully up the street, when, the tacklng
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telling the white men of the South that there
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One of the unfortunates was soldier who had
just been discharged after service Of three
years.
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Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11
WEAVERVIIIE, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER H. 1863
Waiting for Father.

The table was set, and the tea-kettlc sang,
BY the freside pleasant and snug;
The voice of the cricket in merriment rang,
And puss lay asleep on the rug.
The rain on the window-s tapped with will,
As the mother looked out in the gloom:
And three little cIildren sitting SO still,
In the shade of the fm-fghted ROOM
They waited for father. So night after night,
They hal watched The wear h,d gone by,
For his face at the door, til the eardrops were bright
In the dceps OF each payswesry eye.
And by the bedside. ere tla,a by down 70 sleep
Little white hands were iIca in prayer.
And soft pleading lip. az 81 1tller Savior 10 keep
Their loved one in shaTss snly, care
For the red field Of battle went proving Abroad
(Oh the hearts that were shrouled in woe , y
And with heroes Of Freedom their brave fathers sword
Met the blades Of the traterous foe
All, slow the steps of the honrs that passed,
AMI the Of the wind round the old house were
Stili the cricket breathcl hope in her song cast.
The mother turned sadly away from the pane,
Aid She kissed her sweet darlings and wept
And whispered that father would again.
While close 70 her bosom they crept.
Q. who is il comes in the darkness and rain
To the firm the brow OF the lll
And who is it peeps through the glimmerins pane,
At the group that is ioyless AMI stillf
\ hand on the latch. and a voice loud and clear,
Then A form by the door stands in view
o mother and children dash by every tear
Clasp your soldier. noble and true!
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11
WeaveTjlIe, Saturday, Nov. II, 1865
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receive and receipt for advertisements and subscriptions
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orize receive and receipt for subscriptions to the Jour
on Canon Creek.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

THE Gold Hill News is reminded that Daniel
full of prcjudices against the Democracy. whom
he irreverenily denominatcd as . Locofocos,
q Barnburners," etc. But Noah Webster. the
great dictionary maker. does int seem to have
been much better Just see what a malicious
and lihellous definition of a Democrat the old
fellow has given in his . Unabridged = . DEM
ocRAT one who adheres to a government of the
people, fnrors tie ertensjon Of he right Of suffrage
10 all classes Of men, The libelous old instruc-
tor would really represent the Democracy as ad-
yocatcs of nigger suffrage.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11
Meekly rinity gunrnal.

ss- County Warrants and GreenbaeEs taken at
their ruling value in payment for subscriptions to tins
paper To soldiers in the Government service the JOURNAL
will be furnished for Greenbacks
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

A SorTHRoX ; THREAr.-We lately heard n
desperate threat from Il man short of funds. lie
said he would have money-if he had 10 work
for it, If he had threatened to commit highway
robbery or murder he could scarcely have worn
an ASPECT of more ferocious determination. We
could not doubt that he sincerely regarded labor
as the last resort Of "A gentleman beneath his
dignity, and only excusable on the ground Of
ahsolnte necessity.- RepnbLcan.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

JOHN MITcHELL.-The Red Bluff Independent
refers to that notorious migrate in the following
not very complimentary terms So John Mitch
ell, the renegade, who. after escaping one species
of tyranny. hastcns to a free country to aid. by
his voice and pen, the overthrow of 4 free GOV
ernment and the establishment of a slave empire
is again free to exercise his talents in whatever
direction his base mind may turn itself. We
regret that the Fenian organization which is
plnnuing the destruction of English rule over
Ireland and the establi ishnent of !, free and in
dependent nation, should bring their influence to
bear in behalf Of one who has proved himself a
traitor to the country in which, for the first time
in his life he drew the breath Of freedom. His
career has been such as to promise nc good to
any cause to which he may attach himself; and
his compatriots may regret the day when this
renegade was entrusted with their secrets and
plans. strange choice indeed do the Fcnans
make for a leader. \ man whose energies have
been given for the past three or four wears to the
perpetuation of n crime which has disgraccd this
nation in the eyes Of the world aud in support
OF rebellion which has met no favor in the eyes
Of the masses Of the old world His whole ca
reer has been such as should cause every Irish
patriot to distrast him. The purposes Of the
Fenians will meet with but little sympathy from
this people If such man shall be their leader.
whose assistance may be relied on lust 50 long a3
the English Government fails to offer him hribe
Well do we remember the bitter feeling which
aroused among the Irishmcn in New ork
when John Mitchell left the editorial chair OF the
Citizen to 20 South. Curses were heaped upon
him bg his Irish friends for his iueratitude to the
citizens of New York and his descrtion then of
the cause of oppressed Ireland, and it seems
strange to us that he should be chosen for
leader There is something inconsistent about
it. but We wait for further Developments.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11
IInnr is what the Sacramento Bee SUGGESTS il

HERE is what the Sacramento Bee suggests in
connection with the proposed Miners Conyen-
tion 80 The project Of general convention of
miners, to be composed of delegates from Ncya-
da and California. aud such other mining sec
tions as wish to participate has been generally
discussed by the papers of both states, and rs
far rs we haye seen has met with favorable men
ton. If such Il convocaton is decided upon
and the body is composed Of practical men, de-
tcrmincd to work for mutual good, no doubt the
result wonld be beneficial. Perhaps the sugges-
tioa may appear simple but if the Convention
could devise some means to lessen the trighttul
mortality resulting from - mining accidents :;
if il would. for Instance, by resolution other
wise, close up the mouths Of deserted shafts :;
properly timber tunnels caution the careless
manipulator of uncxploded blasts against the
combustible quality Of gunpowder advise the
pipe-man in hydraulic mines of the unsnspendcd
law of gravtation, etc. etc, il would accomplish
more practical benefit for community than bod
les Of the kind generally do
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

DEMOCRATIC, CERTAIN.-A new paper called
the Standard has appeared at Downieville That
il is published by - Committee of Democrats
the following extract attests:
We heard an Abolitonist remark few days
ago that Lincoln was among the hosts of Hea-
ven. If so, Nero and Caigula are perambula-
ting the golden streets of New Jerusalem. and
the Devil is sitting at the right hand of God
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

The NILE.--A letter from Samuel Baker, the
discoverer of tae Albert NYanza, dated June
2lst says that he has been able to verify Spekes
and Grants account of the discovery of tho
source Of the Nile. He says:
There is no longer any mystery connected with
the Nile, nor any necessity for expeditions on
that head, unless it is desirable to explore the
great lake have discovered (the Albert y yanza)
This can only be done By building vessel for
the purpose on the lake. / shall never undertake
another expedition in Afxca. For the last three
years have not had one day of epj, yment-
nothing but anxieties, difficulties, fatigue anu
fever
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

DEMOCRAT One who adheres to government
by the people or tavors the extension of the right
Of suffrage to all classes of men Webster.
What do you think of that definition, Mr.. Cop
perhead? lou are either in favor of negro sul-
trage or false to your name. Which is it ?
Dayton Sentinel
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

1y the churches of the Italian secular clergy
there than 500 900 pounds of sill
yer and 100000 pounds of gold in the churches
OF the regular orders. SOC, 900 pounds of silver
and $4,000 pounds of gold. The value Of tbs
precious stones amounts to above twenty nillionr
of francs.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

GENERAL JoHN BIDwELL.-Samuel f. Bowles,
of the Springfield Mass. Repu5hcan, who was
one of the Colfax party, on his way to Ore
gon overland took supper with our new Con
gresham. Bowles says of his entertainer =
I" Bldwell came out young rover from Missouri
in 1871, as one of secret fillibustering party,
who intended to gctup revolution against Mex
leo, the parent Of this region, and join California
TO the then Lone Star republic of Texas The
scheme was fruitless, but General Bidwel became
the owner Of one of the most famous Spanish
grants of land in the richest part of the valley.
and has farm of twenty thousand acres, of
which eighteen thousand under cultivation.
His crop Of wheat was 1000 bushels in 1863.
from nine hundred acres of land, or at aver
age rate of forty bushels TO the acre. This is Il
poorer grain year. and his wheat will average
but thirty bushels per acre. The general aver
age Of The valley is iiity-two bushels. Of barley
and oats, his other principal crops, he usually
harvestS fifty bushels 10 the acre. His garden
and orchard cover two hundred acres. \ large
Touring mill is among his concerns. and its pro-
duct the ftvorite brand OF the State. General
Bidwell seems young man, is fresh and hand
some and of winning manners--a bachelor and
intends to keep house in Washington during his
Congressional term. -
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

THE German Padch edited in Berlin, publishes
q coat Of arms, drawn for President Johnson 1t
consists of = pair of open scissors between the
lower part is a tailors goose, and between the
upper parts thimble, surrounded by balls of
thread instead Of cannon balls. And in the
place Of flags and hagstafs, the scissors are sur
rounded with yardsticks, on which are hanging
coats and pantaloons. The whole rests on
platform, decorated with drapery, and shield
bearing the motto, % shall mend the torn Un-
ion" The device is great compliment 10 the
equality in our country. and snub on the armo-
rial ensigns of European retrogressyc and use
less nobility.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

DocroRs DisAGarr.-And so DO Democrats.
thinks the Sacramento Be- Because the San
Francisco ErGminfr, pincerylle Dcmocrat. Ma
rysvilic E-Press etc. etc, still insist that the
Constitution has been broken, ruined, trample3
under foot, and utterly destroyed, not through
any act Of the rebels, but By the tyranny Of the
loyal masses who crushed them, while Lewis
Cass; whose sounlncss As a Democrat We have
never seen questioned by any party, individual
newspaper, thinks differently. In recent
letter he writes:
1--WE have gained great victory in the main
tenance Of TIE supremacy of the Constitutions
and in the successful suppression of the rebel
lion which sought its overthrow. We may well
trust that the lesson OF the power of the Amcri-
can people will insure the stability Of the clori-
ous Constitution for ages to come. and viii aid
the progress of free Institutions throughout the
world
On the question of q los; or preserved and re-
inyigorated Constitution, which is the best au-
thority-the pucrile scribbler, or the venerable
statesman
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

IL LrcK.-on Wednesday week workman
engaged in cxcavating on kearney street, San
Francisco, dug up an oyster can fall Of tifties,
twenies and lres, amounting in all TO about
g 600. He dropped his PICK aud went on a spree.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

LEGISLATIVE HAND BooK.-The Gail is mapping
out work for the Legislature. The three princi-
nal Jobs thus far laid out for that body are First,
an Act to prevent the explosion of steam boilers,
the sinking of vessels, the colliding of railroad
trains etc Second. an Act . to prevent the
killing of legal votes by Illegal ones. Third,
an Act 10 make Trustees and Superintendents
more economical careful and honest. mines more
valuable and stockholders more contented.' 1t
is 10 be hoped that the wisdom of our legislators
will be equal TO the work set before them.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

Nor - SoUHD on THE Goose The London
Saturday Rerietc is seldom puzzled by slang
phrase but confesses itself unable to understand
a sentence which it finds in a recent American
paper - Eyerything being lovely, the goose
greatly elevated" The astonished critic
says . What or whose goose waseleyaied, why
it should be elevated, what the process of elevat
ing the goose consists in, and the connection be-
tween the elevation and the general loveiness of
things, are ali points on which can throw no
light"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-11-11

New JERSEY DEMOCRATS AND THE SOLDIERS
The Coppcrhcads of this province talking
nonsense to returned soldiers to secure their
votes. The Newark Patriof in imitation gives
the following:
Fellow citizens. brave soldiers, minions of Lin
coin and hirelings Of despot. Your friends
salute you with warm and angry grasp of the
hand. We are so much delighted to see you
safely returning, that hardly find breadth in
the hight of our rejoicing to curse you for not
dying before you came back to our hearts aud
cnmitics.
Il is with mingled emotions of hate and admi-
ration that welcome you home, brave and
brutal soldiers, to the rewards Of honor, malice
and dctraclion
We know that you have followed the cowardly
rufiian and irreproachable Bayard Fitzpatrick,
with an ardor which was born of patriotic FIRE
and diabolical rascality and deride and
vity him. do praise and sustain YOU.
Heed not, we pray you. the so-called Patriot,
who says We deprived you Of your right of suf-
fr1ge for you well know we did no such thing
and If we did you know You deserved it.