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The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31
II Is So.

I've seen IN my girl
Who would marry II churl,s
Providing he'd plenty OF gold,
And would live to repent
When the money was spent,
When she ouud that her heart had bee
sold.
Il is so! II is sol
You may smile if you like,
But irsso!
lvf known many lass
Who would 'thoughllessly pass
Whole hours prom nading the street,
Wnilr her mOlher would scrub
All the while at the tub,
Never. minding the cod or the heat
1t is so Ii is so!
Youmay smile il you like,
But It's 50
There many Il man
Who will dress if he can,
No matter ho" empty his purse,
And his tailor may look
When lie settles his book,
Bu! his pattern ims vanished, or worse.
1t is 50! 1t is sol,
You may smile ifyou like,
But it's SO!
know people so nice
They will laint in a trce,
1fyou mention hard labor to them;
Yet their parents were poor,
And were found to endure
Many hardships liIr's current to stem
1t is so! 1t is so
You may smile if you like,
But it's so!
There arc many about
With faces "long drawn out,
Who viii. prate for the harm of u laugh.
Yet they will cheat all the week,
Though Sundays quite meek.
To my mind they're too pious by halt.
1t is so, 1t is so!
You may smile you like,
But it'sso!
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31
"Where now is de good old Moses"

MARRIAGE AND DEArn.--Why Is 1t
that the marriage announcements are
Immediately followed bv the obituary
notices in our papers Does death fol-
low SO closely on the footsteps Of mar
rlageg Is grief the page that carries
the train of happiness Does the tomb
open wide its dark and ponderous jaws
beside the nuptial couch9 'Tis the
plan of life. The geetul songs of light
and merry hearts to-day, tomorrow
will turn to funeral chants, and sobbing
and lamentation ba heard instead Of
glad pealiug laughter. We read to,day
of our friends marriage, and wish them
Joy tu,luaIrow we see their deaths res
corded, and say peace to their ashes
Our merriest songs are timed by foot
falls of death, and the silver chord is
as fragile as spiders thread, and the
golden bowl IL more brittle than glass.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31

Advlces from the seat OF war in Para.
quay report severe fighting before the
Paraguayan fortress OF Curupaity on the
lst OF September and the following days.
The Allied forces, after desperate bat-
tle took some ofthe Paraguayan in
trenchments, but the Paraguayans with
drew in good order, and Gen, Flores OF
Uruguay. who knows the Paraguayans
aud their country better than any of the
general officers In the Allied army. is
not sanguine as to the progress OF the
Allies.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31

ALBERT LYMAN, young Republican
of Potter county, travelled thirty miles
over a rough and bleak road, on the
day OF the election, to poll vote for
Gen Geary. The handsomest girl in
Potter county would do well to get Al-
bert for husband, as the man who
shows such devotion to his country
would make darling husband.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31

LATELY, a gentleman sat down 10
write a deed, and began with; know
one woman by these presents,
You are wrong said sail a bystan~
der; thought to be Know all men,
Very WE'LL answered the Others II
one woman knows it, all men will Of
course
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31

"A Goop REAsoN,-The reason, says
an exchange, why Justice Chase can't
try Jefferson Davisis because he is about
to try natrimony, Widow Eastman, Of
Massachusetts, is said to be the first case
on the docket. j.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31

Nor by superiority Of age or honor,
not by the virtues aud power OF your
brother, is friendship TO be secured.--
Friendship must be allied with virtue.
Virtue is its own bond.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31

A snobby Englishman protests against
Americans writing books, and says -
'Prairies, steamboats,, grist mills and
'notions,' are their natural objects for
centuries to come Blarst lis impu-
dence
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31

In return for billions Of money and
millions Of lives the New York Tribune
sums up the following as the value secur-
ed:
lst. A President asassinated.
2d. Tho Massacre at Memphis.
Sd. The massacre at New Orleans.
4tb. The massacre at Platte City.
Additional to number OF moral and
political affections too numerous to men-
lion, but all of which bear the name Of
johnson.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31

SLATER ODENBAUGH,
DEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICIN IS H.
IL ouors and every thing pertaining to a nrst
class Drug Store. Prescriptions carefully com
rounded. "Cnigh's Old Stand" Wayncs.
burg. Pa, May 30, 'G6.-ly.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31
CROnCE 3. JETfERY.

NEALER In Books and St,tiouer,. Nigga
Zines Daily Pape, Fancy Articles, &C.,
Wnynesburg, Pa. Aphl ',6o-ly.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31

STEAMER 'ELECTOR,r RoneRr PuIL-
TIPS. Commander II. G TAYLOR, Clerk !.
leaves Greensboro for Pittsburgh every Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday Leaves Pitts
burph tor Greensboro every Monday Wednes-
day and Friday.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-10-31
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$hoenNakG Gr2
w ID III U T. Il VI A N

NERCHANT TAILOR,
ROOM IN DLAcHLEy's BuILpiNG, wAYNEsbuRG.
NNTORK made to order in finest and best
w STYLE. Cutting and Fitting done prompt
ly, and according NJ latest fashion plates.
Stock on hand ana for snlc. May =, II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-17
BETTER THAN GOLD.

Better than grandeur, better than gold'
Than rank and titles a thousand fold,
Is healthy body, mind at ease,
And .imrle pleasures that always please:
\ hesrt that can feel for another's woe
And share his joys with genal glow
With s,mpathes large enough to enfold
All men as brothers, is better than gold.
Better than gold is conscience clear,
Though toiling for bread in all humble sphere
DoublJ blest with CONTEXT and health,
Untried by the lust of cares or wealth;
LowIy living and lofty thought
Adurn and enuobe poor mans cot,
For mind and morals in natures plan
Are the genuine test Of gentleman.
Better than gold is the sweet rePose
OTthe sons Of toll when their labors close;
Better than gold Is the poor mans sleep
And the balm that drops on his sIumber deep,
Bring sleeping draughts le the downy bed,
Where luxury pillows his aching head.
His simple opiate lahor deems
a shorter road 10 the land OF dreams.
Better than gold is 4 thinki.lg mind,
That m the realm of books can find
A treasure surprising Australian ore,
And i.ce with the great and good OF yOre
The sacc's lord and the poets lay,
The glor,e> of empire passed away,
The worlds great drama will thus enioId
And yield pleasure better than gold.
Better than gold is peaceful home,
" here al Tie lresiIe charities come,
The shine Of love, the heaven Of life,
Hallowcd by mother, or sister, or wife;
However humble the home may be,
Or tried with sorrow by heavens decree
The blessings hat never were bought or sold,
And centre there, are better than gold.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-17
MEMOIR OF TURNER ASIIBY.
-

1t was not long after the arrival Of Cap
tain Ashbv at ilarpers Ferry, with his
cavalry. that ne was placed in command
At Pom, of Rocks, by Gen. Johnston.
supported by Capt X. Welby Garter.
company ol cavalry ard Capt. John Q
Wlnhtld's infantry corps Of "Brock's
Gap Ktiemeu.
About the same time Col. Angus W.
McDon Id, senior, of Winchester. Vlr-
glnia, vas commissioned TO raise a legion
Of mounted men for border service. the
Observation-Disclosures Of which was at
once rendered to Capt. Ashby. Wilhou,
final acceptance OF Ihis position, he. with
his command, entered the legion, the or
ganiZation of which was soon accom-
pIished.
The original captains were Ashby.
Winfield. S. ". Myers, Mason, Stands,
Jordan, Miller. Harper, and Sheelz.
This force was assembled al Romney,
Hampshire county, very soon after the
evacuation of Harper's Ferry by Gen.
Johnston.
Tie difficulty which existed as TO
Capt Asbby's acceptance Of the ieuten-
anl-coIoneIcy OF the legion. consisted in
the fact that lie felt under special obliga'
Iions to his company, who were unwl-
ling to dispense with his personal com
mand. The arrival of his brother Rich
ard Ashby, from Texas. who joined the
company as an independent volunteer, ap-
peaIed 10 open the way of relieving this
difficulty, as the company was prepared
10 accep, in him captain in order 10 Sc
cure the promotion OF their beloved lead
er.
But melancholy providence was TO
occur at this time, which was 10 color
the life Of Turner Ashby, and affect j,
more deeply than any thing he had yet
experienced. The county of Hampshire
had already been invaded by the enemy.
and Colonel, now Major General, A. p.
Hill had already visited the county with
several regiments of infantry. in order 10
repel the invader. This county was also
chosen for the labor of the mounted lie.
gion.
l, was shortly after the organization OF
the command. and its active duty entered
upon, that Capt. Ashbv led detachment
10 Green Spring station. on the Balsl-
more and Ohio railroad, for the purpose
OF observation. He had with him eleven
men, and his brother Richard led another
small band OF SIX. The latter was pro-
ceeding along the railroad westward, in
The direction of CumbeIIand-soDe Ten
miles away-when he was ambnscaded
at the mouth OF a ravine Jus, beside the
RAILROAD there. running just between the
river bank and the steep mountain side.
The enemy's force consisted of about
eighteen men. commanded by Corporal
nays, of the Indiana Zouave regiment,
winch was stationed al Cumberland. His
men, al length compelled TO fall hack be-
'o.e 81 perlor numbers, haslened down The !
'o.lioSu 10 reJoln Turner Asbbv. Cow
lug 'heii retreat himself. he hasteneG TO
''e rescue Of one of his men. severely
wounded IN The face by sabre stroke,
ana IN hand to hand fight with Corpor. /
nays severely wOrnded him in The /
neao with his sabre. Following imme.
"''a'eIy bis reueaiing companions. the
hO'se which he rode proved false, and
'ei into ca'lle.stop Of the railroad with
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-17
THE GIRLS.

Alas alas for Us poor girls,
The times are all amiss,
We sigh and sigh, and twist our curls,
And hope for that and this.
Our mammas seek TO keep the style,
While papa growls ''Pooh pooh -
And we're the victims all the while,
What will We poor girls do'
What will you dor Why get married, TO be
sure. and sew buttons on your husbands shirts
That is the irst thing 10 be done. and that re-
Quires no great sacrifice The second requires
more effort and greater heroism, but proper
respect for their husbands tastes: and duufu
Difference 10 their wishes, should make
The married women all,
Whether great or small,
Whether short or tall,
Give up the waterfall"
Tie Virginia Legislature has passed az
act aIlnwing negrue, To testify IN court
their evidence TO be gwen Urslly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-17

principally due to the brilliant and amaz-
ing examples OF personal courage which
he always gave them in front of the bat
tie. His men could never find him idle.
In battle his eye kindled up mos! glorl-
ously. He wore gray coat and pants
with boots and sash; he always looked
like work, was frequently covered with
mud, and appeared TO be never faIlgued
or detected He would come and 60 like
dream. lie would he heard of at one
time in one part of the country, and then,
when least expected. would come dashing
by on the famous white horse, which was
his pride.
When the fight occurred at Boeler's
Mill, the militia were for the first time
under fire. The enemy had encamped
on the other side of the Potomac, opposite
the mill. Onr troops quietly crept upon
item, and planted two pieces of cannon
within range, and let drive at them with
terrible effect, wtereopon tfey fed. They
afterwards returned in force, and ranged
themselves on the other side with long
range guns. Ashby, to encourage the
militia. who were raw, advanced to the
bank of the river, and rode his white
horse up and down within point blank
range of the enemy's fire. When the
balls were hurllng thickest. he would
rein in his horse and stand perfectly etill,
the very picture Of daring and chivalry.
AT Bolivar Heights, when the enemy
were firing upon our men and had shot
down the gunners al the cannon, he
sprang from his horse and seized the ram
mer himself. He was conspicuous in
action at every point. His friends used
to impIore him not 10 ride his white
horse-for he had also black one-bui
he was deaf to every caution that respect
ed the safety OF his person.
The key to Ashby's character was his
passion for danger. He craved the ex-
element of battle, and was never happier
than when riding his noble steed in the
thickest of the storm of battle. There
are some minds which find a swee: intox-
ca,ion in danger, and Macauay has
named remarkable instance in William
ILL.,, he silcn, and asceIic king of Eng
land. who was transformed into gayety
by the excitement OF personal peril. Dan
GER says the historian, "ac,ed upon him
like wine;" it made HIN full of animation
and speech. Ashby's delight in danger
was a royal one. 1t came from no brutal
hardihood or animal spirits; and the Vir-
ginia cavalier is thus so far superior TO
other famous par,Isans in this war. that
he united with The adventurousness OF
courage tho courtesies OF gentleman and
Christian. and the refnements Of pure
and gentle soul. lie was never rude; he
was insensible 10 the hnmors Of the vul
gar: and he never even threw into the face
of his enemy coarse taunt or specimen
of that wit common in the army.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-17

MI. JOhn- j. Ialmer, veteran OF TIE
press, has been elected by the Legisla-
ture public printer 10 the State Of Virgin
ia.
A number of Scotch, Irish and English
emigranis recently arrived at CharIoles.
Vile. consigned TO the care of Capt. E..
c. Randolph. Some we're employed
others were given directions where 10 Sc
cure employment. Price per annum
$3.50.
Ex.General C. nj. Wilcox, of the late
Confederate army, is in Mexico, and don't
want 10 return TO the United States.
Many of the planters in the neighbor-
hood of Fredericksburg, Va, intend emf
grating 10 Mexico.
The Virginia Senate has passed bill
fixing the salary Of the Governor at IS,
900 per annum.
Gen. James Walker, Of Pulaski, once
commandant of lhe "Stonewall Brigade, !"
is shortly 10 start for Mexico. as an agent
of colony Of emigrants organizing in
that county. DR.. ]. II. Dunn, of sbing-
ton, is also organizing colonly for Mexi-
co.
The Congress Of the United States,
have passed a concurrent resolution,
which "provides that no Senator or Rep
resentative shall be admitted into either
branch OF Congress from any OF said
States until Congress shall have declared
such States entitled TO such representa-
ton" Being a concurrent resolution. ii
does no. require the signature of the
President.
Major General Merrett. U. S. A., who
was once in The Valley, is under arrest
for drunkenness. &c., in Texas.
A chicSen battle came off this week,
near Richmond. for $500 side-twen-
ly rooslers in the field.
Maj. Gen. Geo. w. Getty. son.in-law
OF Capt. l.. l.. Stevenson, and brother-ln-
law Of Col. NJ. G. Harman. Of Slaunton.
has been ordered 10 Texas TO take Gen.
Weitzels command. Gen. Getty was
captain in the old U. S. Army.
The "Jish People" newspaper extra
saws ,ha, gentleman just arrived from
Paris says that the moment the Irish
incubation assumes bsligerent rharsc-
Ter towards England. they will soon be
recognized by Louis Napoleon.
The reason ,ha, so many Postmis'res-
ses have been appointed is, because the
ladies' know how TO manage the males.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-15
THREE CENTS.

POLICE ARREsTs.-J. CarmacI was arrested yos-
terday by policeman Woods for f,st g.,
street bridge. II was fined s. and caet h., re-.
Spicer. DR.. J. S. Hcldermaa, arrested I ,,1lico,r.
Gosnell for the same offence. was also
payment of the same fine by the same Jnetfca ~
ward D. WarIell arrested by policeman 1TcC,o,,Io]..
charged with assaulting and strikinr Roberts tSorso
no ii Chearside, was arraigned before Justice Sri
and released on bail for Court. Andrew To,,aI;
arrested by officer Harris, for fast driving an tbe
street, IN violation OF city ordinance was subjected
to the payment Of s. fine and costs BY Justioo
Whalen.
BALTIMORE AND PKEsvILEE RAILROAD CoypA-
EY.--The Commissioners appointed by act Of last
session Of the General Assembly Of Maryland to build
railroad between this city and PikesvilIe Baltimore
county, have engaged the services Of Mr. Latrobe.
who is now engaged in making the preliminary sur
veys for the line of the road This will be another
link in the chain Of railway communications to the
rural districts which beside afTordiDg great conve-
nlence for those residing the line of it greatly en-
hances the value Of their property and creates an u
creased demand for building sites
PROPERTY SALEs.--Ciibson & co. auctioneers, yes
teTday Sold at the Exchange salesrooms, a lot OF
ground on the east side of Light street near Fort
fronting zo feet inches with depth of 2l2 feet to
William street, to Francis Burns for s., COO
AssAuLT.-Policeman Swearer yesterday arrested
Joseph Lowe, charged with assaulting and beating
Emma Miller. He was arraigned before Justice Gro
zicr and committed forc0urt
SALE OF GROUND RENT VI. Bennett K Co
auctioneers yesterday sold at the Exchange sales
rooms, ground rent of $685. on a lot on south
Charles street. lNo. 45iD to J. S. johnson, for $50
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-15
2NTSENEENTa.

HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE Madame Celeste will
appear again this uyeuiug for the second time in her
great pantomime character Of Vanderdecken, in the
drama of the Flying Dutchman, or the Phantom
Ship" which was played last night to a full and en-
thusiastic audience This is one of her most effective
presentations, and all who wish to see this celebrated
arUse to the best advantage should visit the theatre
during this week.
> MARYLAND INsTTUTE.-Those of our readers who
wish to witness some clever feats of magic should
visit NyEnan, al the Maryland Institute They will
also have the privilege of participating in the distr
button Of a number of valuable gifts which ne dis
peHse5 to the audience every evening including a
building lot which is q very nice thing to have in
these times Of high rents.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-15
The Case of LeG. Davis.

FoRr MONROE, May 4.-It is understood as the
result of Secretary McCuoughs visit that President
johnson has directed the Surgeon of the post to
make special report of the health of Jefferson
Davis, and it is confidently said that during the past
twelve months the unceasing trsmping and changing
of the guards around his cell has prevented him from
enjoying at any one time more than two hours un-
broken sleep. aud that his health is failing rapidly
He expressed extreme pleasure when the news of his
indictment reached him. lie is confident that speedy
action in his case willsoon follow
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-15
Movements of Steamers.

FoRT MONROE. May A.-Arrived, brig Ida c. from
CienfuegOes; Cuba, for Baltimore, with sugar. sailed
in company on the 22d of April with the brig J. R.
Nevins and Ibex, for New York, with sugar; bark
Minnie, with sugar. and brig John j. Frazier, with
molassos. for Boston, Had light northery winds and
Gains during the passage
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-15

HOMICIDE AT ROME, IND.-We learn that Difficult
ty occurred at Rome. Ind, on Friday last. between
two young, men named Adams and ConnOr, which
resulted in the death of the former 1t appears that
Connor accused Adams of cutting his fishing line,
which enraged the latter who provided himself with
a revolver and swore he would kill Connor as soon
he met him. They met the bank of the river FRI
day morning, and Adams fired two Shots one of which
came near killing Captain Taylor, who was standing
10 line with the antagonists. After thessecond shot
Connor drew knife Spanish stiletto, m ade a rush
for Adams and plunged it into his left breast up to
the hlt. The knife entered near the collar bone,
ranging down near the heart. The wounded man
fell, and expired in about an hour and half after
the afray. Up to last accounts Connor had not been
arrested.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-15

In lifting the kettle from the fire scalded myself
very everely-0ne hand almost TO a crisp. The tor
lure was unbearable. The Mexican Mustang
Linment relieved the pain almost Immediately. 1t
healed rapidly, and left very little scar.
,mCHAs. FOSTER, 420 Broad street. Philadelphia"
This is merely sample of what the Mustang Lini-
men will do 1t is invaluable in all cases of wounds
sweinss sprains, cuts bruises, spavns. etc.. either
upon man or beast.
Beware Of .eounterfeits. None is genuine unless
wrapped In fine steel plate engravings. bearing the
signature of G: W. Westbrook, Chemist, and the
grtOote stamp of DEMAs BARNES & Co, New York
FsaT''iosa Spring Water. sold by all Druggists
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-15

;; T.-lS60.-X.-The amount Of Plantation Bitter,
sold in one year is something startling They would
M Broadway six feet high from the Park to 18th
street. Drake's mandatory is one Of the institu-
tons OF New York 1t is said that Drake painted all
TIE rocks in the Eastern States with his cabalisc
=. .T-lS6O-X;," and then got the old granny legis-
iators to pass law preventing diSfguring the fee
OF NATURE which gives him the monopoly. We do
not know how this is, but do know the Plantation
Bltters SELL as no other article did. They are
used by all classes of the community. and death
on Dyspepsia-certain: They are verS invigorating
when languid and weak, ana great APPETIZER.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-15

Hair Dyel Hair Dye!!-BACHELoR's HAIR
DYE is the best in the world. The only true and
perfect Observation-Disclosures and reliable
produces q splendid black or natural brown-reme-
dies the ill effects Of bad Dyes and frequently restores
the original color. Sold By all Druggists. The genu
inc is signed. W. A. BAoHBLos. 81 Barclay street.
Now York. fel-d&yly
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-15
Failure of More Stock Spectators.

PHILADELPHIA, May 14th.-The failure of Work,
McCouch & Co.. bankers. caused much excitement at
the Stock Board this morning, and has entailed
heavy losses on stock spectators. They were great
bulls" in Hestonville Passenger Railroad stock,
which was forced up to S45 then fell to $O and de-
clined to S. to-day.
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Thc EAniaalS.

NEW YORK, May 12.-Stephens is still the live lion
Of the day. Last night there informal recep-
tion of the washed and unwasted, who stumbled up
the hotel staircase in the hope Of gettn hould o.
the fist the Irish chieltein. The chief organizer
has nado another speech, in substance identical with
his first As l predicted in a previous letter. 0'Ma-
honey would fall when "JeemeB" arrived His
resignation is now accomplished fact; and Ste
phens is now fraternizing with the Roberts party.
which he denounced as The rotten branches y
Next Tuesday. are informed, at mass meeting
in Jones Wood. stephens will enghten the world
and Johnny Bull as to his plans. Bonds will, no
doubt, be sold at the meeting, and the Excise law
drunk at most heartily.