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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-01
THE GREAT QUESTION.
For What was the Late War Fought
From the Jonrmnl of Cnmmerce. oct a,l

From the journal of Commerce. oct %
4 leading Radical paper, mindful perhaps
Of a Democratic assertion that the war had
been - failure says: I'VE have given
billions of money, and millions of men. and
the lives Of three or four hundred thousand
of these, to suppress the rebellion: and tor
all this what is the value recevedy And
having asked the question. the same paper
answers il by saying in substance that we
have gained nothing but some murders and
masSacres; thus in effect affirming the idea
of total failure. 1t is indeed rather re-
markable that the universal voice of the
Radical party at the present moment unites
in declaring the war Il total failure in the
purposes tor which IL was undertaken, ac-
cording TO the Radical idea, and the Con-
scrVatiVe voice is equally clear i'm say
ing that the restoration of the Union.
the declared object of the war. has
not been accomplished, Nor is it
possible to deny that, according to both
views, the war has failed. No one pretends
to say that It has fulfilled the intent for
which he advocated it, No one is satisfied.
In fact. therefore, the nation stands in this
remarkable aspect before the world. of
having gone through an uneXamPed civil
war, having expended vast amounts of
blood and treasure, having assumed gil
gantic load of debt, having laid down the
]
present moment engaged in determining
what it was fori One can not, in looking
at this state of facts, but recall the truthful
prophecy of Mr.. Lincoln, that after eN-
! pending fortune and life in war, 1.-THE same
old question would be still before us. IT,
] indeed, Mr.. Lincoln had addressed that
warning voice TO the North rs well rs the
South, If he had seen that war would no
more settle the Northern than the Southern
mind, we might perhaps have been dis
cuSsing the questions now without the
/ weight of debt, the memories of battle, the
] bitterness of emnity which make them 50
/ difficult of solution But there is no such
/ word as might have been in the history
of nations. Ii Is useless to look back eX-
cept for the light of history TO shine on the
future. The solemn truth is, that we are
/ facing these questions now, and we must
answer them. For what shall we say the
war was fought? That is present ques-
( ton. If for the supremacy of Constitution
and law, then let US stop placing obstacles
! in the way of the operation of the COnsti-
tuition and law over the Southern States. II
/ for the preservation of the Union, then let
us look on all men rs doing wrong who OPP
pose the Union. II tor the life of the Gov
emment. then let us have done with the
/ folly Of demanding a new Constitution and
new order of the Government MS the cOndi-
| tion of Union and peace.
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aarried.

DE RUsf-LAYTON- the 8Ob or October.
by Rev u. Steck, W, y. De Rush of Wabash. In.
diana, 60 Mi Bella Layton, OF Dayton
TOLLE-LhNGDOE-O the 8lst Of October.
by Rev ID. Stcck, Herman Tollc. Of Cincinnati to
Miss Carrie Langdon, Of Montgomery county.
ALMER-JOfNSON-O the tfth of October.
by Rev - stock Urias NJ Palmer. Of Indiana to
Misc Barbara r. johnson, of Montgomery county
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-01

sas The Houston Telegraph of late date
gives the following evidence of prosperity
in Texas
Texas has exported, within short time.
q million dollars worth of cattle. Beef
and cotton are struggling for the suprem-
acy IN Texas, The money brought int5the
State by the sales of cattle Is immense, and
increasing, too. The war-dinn of four
years had but little effect. Stock-raising
in Texas makes fortune easier aud faster
than any other pursuit in any other coun-
try.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-01

Gs' The New York Erening Post, Re
publican paper which aims to be patriotic
says that Governor SWAMI, of Maryland
has acted with great moderation and good
sense, and advises him to call out the State
militia to pnt down any attempt to resist
his anthorltY
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NOVICE.

Defendant. Petition for divorce and alimony.
TINllE Defendant VIII take notice that on the Goth
L day OF October, 1866, said Jane g. IIaukO filed
her petition against him, in the Court of Common
Pleas of Montgomery county. Ohio, PRAYING for n
divorce and alhnOny, upon the grounds OF adul-
terry and gross neglect OF duty
An application will be made for a decree at the
next (Decembe) term Of said Court
JANE q. IAUKE.
W. II. BELYILLE ATTY for Plaintiff SWB
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-01

MEDICAL NoTIOE.

DR. II. CONE may be consulted as follows;
In DAYTON ut the Phillips House, on FIidays,
Sept, III Oct. 49, Nov, % f; Dec 70 Feb 1 March
8. April l2; May ~ June n.
In TROY ~ the Morris House, on Saturdays
Sept, 10; Oct 20 Nov, "A Dec 20 Feb .; March
-; April 49,. May Is; June %
In AENIA ut che Depot Eating House. on Thurs
days, sept 49, Oct is; Nov ~ Dee. "a; Jan 81 ;
March q April II May 16; June 90
In SPMNGtIELD az the Wills House. on
Thursdays. Sept 90 firt 20; NOV, 29 Jan. 3; Feb.
Z; March u April rs; May %; june u.
DR.. CONE has h.,t, Offices in each Of the above
places, that he has regularly visited for the past
seven years and rs he has treated and cured many
Patients, in each Of the above places, he can give
the best of references in each place to his skill
DR.. CONE Treats and Cures all varieties OF
Chronic diseases, including chose OF the Eye and
Ear; snakes no charge for consultation; hut II
those who consult him dosirctreatmcnt, hu charges
Cash for his Medicines.
Medicines that will last patient from four to six
months. cost from Five to Thirty dollars. in Cash
Address pr. = CONE,
COLUMBUS. ONO.
o.an ~,
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A. SUGARBTAN,


AUCrlONEER OFREAL ESTATE, PERSONAL
PROPERTY, OF ALL KINDS-HOUsE-
HOLD GOODS, sc.
No 10 Main street, Empire Building.
Also Wholesale aud Retail dealerin Dry Goods
lYoad Cloths. Cassimeres, Fancy Goods, Gloves
Hosiery, and Notions OF all kinds
,isiiiCtOry.
Remeinber Z No 1l0, Main street, 'EmpIre'
bulldinB next door TO Go0dman's. se4
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9gtw Adrfrtistments.
TAXES FOR 1866.
Treasurol''s Notice.

fTNAN.PANERS are notified that the Treasurer
4 Is now ready 10 receive the taNus of 1865
The laW requires cuch Taxpayer 10 nav one
half the taxes assessed against him on real and
personal property. together with The whole Of the
gus and street improvement. on or before thc goth
day Of December, SO aud the remaining half on
on before the 2llh day Of June 1861
Fay Faxes assessed on personal property II not
Iad on or before the 2O,h dav OF ueremhpr the
whole of said taxes become due.
OMce hours, from ~ \. 81. to O'Clock p.H
DANIEL SrNLEI, Treas Mont CO., %.
Vrcasurers Onice, October 30 1855 daWGt
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-01
BUSINESS aJutitrs.
DYSPEPSIA
DoCToR
STRICLAND'S
TONIC.


---- Tonic Is a concen-
rated preparation of Roots and Herbs. with
antiacids and carhiinatives 10 strengthen
the stomach and nervous system. Ii is a
certain remedy for Dyspepsia or Indiges-
tion, Nervousness, Loss of Appetite. Acdi-
ty OF the Stomach, Flatulency and Debility
lt Is not alcoholic, therefore particularly
suited for Weak, Nervous and Dvspeptic
persous. For sale by all Druggists every
where at 81 per bottle.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-01
Probate Court.

Administrators, Executors and
Guardians.
WHO are in default for fling Inventories sale
w bills and dmaking settlement with the Probate
Court are hereby notified to file inventories and
sale bills, and 10 make settlement rs aforesaid
forthwith, and thereby save costs of proceedings
to compel such fllng and settlement
5. BOErIN,
Probate Judge Montgomery Co. Ohio.
October q, 1866. oc90d3tw2t
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Removal.
Dissolution.

THE c0-partnership heretofore existing under
the style and firm name OF Nen Bennet& a Co
was dissolved on the 10th inst, Nef q Bennet hay
ing InlrcnFdQ the interest of Mr. Eels Either
partner wal use tho name Of the firm In liauida.
ton. HENRY NEFF,
MILTON BENNETT
Jyl7dawtf MARCUS BELLS
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CAUTION.

These PiUs should not De taken 5v FeRdles duriAg
the FIRST THREE MONTHS 81 Pregnancy, as LAey
are sure 10 bring on Aiscarrfage Bat at any other
time kAey are SAFE.
Every woman knows that the bloom Of health
must fade, with the slightest irregularity OBJ
structOn Of the menses. These Pills are truly the
woman's friend In her hour Of trial and the only
sure, positive aud never falling cure and regula-
tor OF Suppression Of nature, from whatever cAup
So mild that the feebest can axe them with pei
feet security, yet so powerful in their effects that
they may De safely called, neyer-fuiling Regp-
lat0r.
In all eases of Nervous and Spinal Affections,
Pains In the Back and Limbs, Fatigue on slight
eXertion PalpitatiOn Of the Heart, Mysteries, and
Whites these Pills viii eject cure when all
other means have failed and although a powerful
remedy, do not contain iron calOmel, antimOny, or
anything hurtful 10 the constitution.
Full directions in the pamphlet around each
package, which should be carefully preserved
SOLD BYALL DRUG GBIG
Sole General Agent for the United states aud
DOminions,
JOB MOSES, 2T cortlarat ST. New York
N. B-Si 90 and three-oent postage stamp en-
closed TO any authorized Agent, Will ensure hot
tie containing 30 pills, by return null securely
sealed fron all observation. ocleiaweowly
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TO MARRIED LADIES

IL Is particularly suited IL win in a short time
bring ON the monthly period Of regularity
Each bottle price One Dollar, bears the Govern
mont stamp Of Great Britain, 10 prevent coun
terfeitg
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-01

jy17dawtl
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28

E "Jay Cooke, who is building
honse worth half q million of dol
lars, obtained his wealth by adVertis-
ing National bonds, which would have
been unsold to this day but for the
newspapers. That is, he advertised
the quack greenbaek medicine bust
ness of Chase d Co."-Ddyton En-.
pire. s..ofs f,~.- .r fs.f
Great misfortune, wasn't it, that
the National finances did not break
down in time to save the Southern
eonfederacy2 If JEFF. Davis & Co.
had succeeded, all the Democratic
party would have had to do now
would have been merely to advocate
the restoration of the Union by the
admission of Northern States into the
Southern Confederaey This would
have simplified their policy greatly,
and relieved them of many embar-
rassm ents.--Cn. Com.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28

DUFoUR HoUsE.-This popular FIRST
class Hotel has recently changed pro-
prietors, and been refitted and refur-
nished in style warranted to secure
the comfort and convenience of those
who have the good fortune to stop
there. The present proprietor is
Mr.. JAS E. RICHARDSON, q gentle
man well and favorably known
throughout the Southwest, in whose
hands the reputation of this House
viii be fully sustained. We were
shown through the ramiications of
this building from cellar to attic. and
found the rooms well ventilated, the
bedding clean and nice as could be
wished, besides every convenience
for health, comfort and good living
In the second story is 4 billiard and
refreshment saloon, very tastefully
fitted up for the accommodation of
thUse seeking amusement or exercise
Those who wish a safe and comforta-
bic retreat from the heat, dust. noise
and turmoil of city life, during the rage
ofthe dog star, will be happy in con-
signing themselves 10 the tender care
of our friend Richardson, of the Du-
four House.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28


@ 1t is stated that Judge Thomas
of the Virginia Circuit Court, who
recently refused to admit the testi-
mony of negro in a case where
colored men were not concerned, on
the ground that he must be govern
ed by the law of the State, was in
dicted by the U. S. Grand Jury, at
the recent session of Judge Under
woods Court, at Richmond, under
the Civil Rights Bill. Judge Under
wood seems to have his Grand Jury
well in hand, and is after the rebs
with sharp stick whenever an OPP
portunity Offers
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28
E Parties in St. Lonis are

E Parties in st. Louis are ur
ging a chsrge of corruption against
Gov. Fletcher, in-the matter OF the
sale of the Southwest Branch of th e
Pacific Railroad to Gen. Fremont
1t is stated that d. c. Freeman d
Co., a responsible firm in st. Louis.
bid 81, $50, 600, and announced tha4
they would go as high as 50, 600, ,OOs
if necessary; but the road was award
ed to Fremont at only 1900, ,0OO.--
MIR. Z. MeElhany, one of the Com
of the Road, repYlipy to
these charges, asserts that the bids
of Freeman & Co., were not bousfde
offers; and that they were not ms de
until the bid of Gen. Fremont had
been formally accepted. sfr,a u
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28
Union state uonxantion.

The Union State Convention of
Ohio met in Columbus on the Goth.
The Convention was large one, every
county in the State, except Holmes,
being represented. The utmost good
feeling prevailed. and their action
was entirely harmonious.
The nominations were as follows,
to wit:-W. II. Smith, for Secretary
OF State, Hon. Josiah Scott for Su-
preme Judge, and Capt. Barrere for
Member of the Board of Public
Works. They are the present in
cumbents of those offices. and having
faithfully performed the duties there
of, were nominated for reelection.
The platform is as follows, to-
wit:
"Resolped, That the Union party
of Ohio having sustained the Gener-
al Government during four years of
successful war against the united ef-
forts of the rebels in the South and
their partisans in the North, now de-
mand that peace shall be established
upon such stable foundations, that
rebellion and secession will never
again endanger our national exis-
tence.
"ResolUed, That this Convention
fully indorses the Amendment to the
Constitution, proposed by Congress,
to the Legislatures of the States, as
a liberal, wise and patriotic adjust
ment, and the Union party of Ohio
pledges for il their united and hearty
support.
''Resolaed, That the nation owes
the heroes of our army and navy a
debt of gratitude for their patriotic
services in defence of the Constitu-
ton and Union, and we urge upon
Congress the duty of equalizing the
bOunties, and that while we cherish
with a tender affection the memories
of the fallen brave, we pledge to
their widows and orphans the nations
care and protection"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28
R Governor Broxnlow of TT

A Governor Brownlow of Ten
nessee has just issued proelama-
ton, calling special session of the
Legislature of tlia. State to meet at
Nashville on the 4th of July, for the
purpose of ratifying the amendment
to the Constitution of the United
States, Just proposed by Congress.
This early action on the part of Ten
nessee, is probably owing to the fact,
hat it has been intimated, that if the
should be at once ratified
by Tennessee, her representatives
may possibly be admitted into Con.
gress before the adjournment.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28

F An aristocratic ex-rebel off,
GER residing at Galveston, is indig-
nant at 8 rumor that some person,
whom he supposes to be himself or
his friend Gen. Evans, has asked an
appointment of President johnson.
He says: 81 believe / can say for
Gen. Evans as for myself, that we
have at no time held any intercourse
with persons of the vocation to
which, as j am informed, Mr.. John.
son belongs, except in relation to
the making or repairing of clothes. I"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28


~ An important railroad meet
ing was held at Cincinnati last week,
to consider the proposed plan Of con,
meeting Cincinnati, by a direct route
through Knoxville, with the cities of
Charleston and Savannah. and thus
bring our own Queen City and the
West generally into close communi-
cation with the markets and products
of the States of South Carolina and
Georgia. Delegations from South
Carolina and Tennessee were present
st the meeting. and AIR. Trenholm,
formerly treasurer Of the ,so-called
Confederate States, and now as then
8 citizen OF South Carolina, address
cd the meeting atlength and strongly
in favor of the project. 1t is pro
posed to build the road from Gin
cinnati to Knoxville, and thence to
the town of Anderson inEthe State of
South Carolina. that town being, al
ready connected by railroad with
Charleston The road from Cineinl
matt to Knoxville is already partially
constructed, and it may be assumed
as fixed fact that it will be COM
pleted in period of short duration.
Once make the connection between
Cincinnati and Knoxville, and tLen
there VIII remain busone thing to do
in order to make The connection com
plete between Cincinnati and Charles
ton-and that is to build the gap be;
tween Knoxville, Tennessee and the
town ofAnderson,7 South Carolina |
The distance between these two
points is something less than two |
hundred miles, and it is estimated
that the road could be built at a cost
Of from four to I'VE million dollars,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28

gThe Memphis Argus has Ia
Bile exhibiting the effect of the Con-
stitutional Amendment on represen-
tation in the fourteen Southern
States, based, we presume, upon the
census of 1866 Under the present
apportionment they would have -
members-under the Amendment
they would be entitled to but 80.
Assuming this TO be correct, still,
remarks the Cincinnati Commercial,
''the principle of representation en-
bodied in the bill is equitable. No
good reason can be assigned why
three hundred thousand adult whites,
in South Carolina, should have fuller
representation than the same number
in Massachusetts, and if either State
feels aggrieved by the loss il repre-
sentatlon, that the application of this
equitable rule involes, she has
remedy at hand, and can either use
or let it alone, as she may prefer
That is democratic, and is & recog-
milton of State rights and privileges
that should satisfy the admirers of
John c. Calhoun and the resolutions
of '9S. The amendment does not
say that the States shall enlarge or
restrict the suffrage, but it does say
to all of them, that, in the count for
Federal representation, no class shall
be included that wonld give that State
an advantage over another. 1t equal
ICES the principle of representation
that is all.7'
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28
OBITUARY.

The following brief but juStestimate 0fthe life
and character OF the late Mr.. JOhS SAsSs Vas read
at his funeral, to- witt
Our deceased friend. born in Holland Feb
5 lass, died in the 18th year of his age. He bore
his last sickness with patience aud iOrIitude al
though afflicted with the accumulated infirmitiss
of extreme aee-and sank sNeetiy and peacefully
10 rest.
Mr.. saDns was one of the oldest citizens OF Gal
hPOlis, nrst coming here in isjt since which time
for period OF % years, he has been identified
with the growth and prosperity Of the place. ~
business man he was noted for his punctuality
correctness and perfect honesty. Iii, wOrl Wa,
ever considered good a. his bond. As n citizen
he contributed his due share TO works Of public
improvement with a singular want Of 0stentafOn
0r show. Il trait Of character which distinguished
him from ordinary men. During the great rebel
lion he took firm and unway ering stand in the
cause Of the Union and contributed largely and
literally of his means 10 advance the great cause.
Tie was 4 faithful and an anectiOnate husband.
a Kind father. Il most hOunIiful prOyideF for his
family, and munifieently generous TO distant but
unfortunate relatives. " hO had natural claim
on his benevOlence. Of an exceedingly genial
and social disposition, his happy plrasantries
she'd around him continual sunshine OF fhappi-
ne>-, making all who approached his presence
feel at once at their ease and enjoy his >0--icty
lie enthns siastically loved aud reyered by his
children, and universally respected by all who
knew him. But he j. now gone 70 that land
where sorrow and pain and death arr never
known, and enjoying the sweet communion and
society ofthe loved who have gone before him.
Verify may il be Said good man and patri lot
citizen hath fallen IN Israel.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28

~Discoursing of Fenianlsm in
the British army, and the responsible
ity entailed by the military oath, the
London Times declares that "a man
who solemnly takes service under q
government and then proves false TO
his flag and his uniform, has forfeited
all claim to mercy, and is no fit sub
ject for clemency." But if the Sc
verities of the law are to be visited
upon culprits Of this grade, what
claims to lenient treatment and par
don can men present who have been
educated at the expense of that gov.
ernment for the military career, and
have sworn, as every cadet in the
military schools of the United States
is sworn, to defend its flag against
all corners? If the laws of mercy.
rs defined by the London Times,
were enforced in the ease OF Jeffer-
son Davis and like renegades, their
chances for long life would be ex.
eeeding small.-Cm. Com.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-06-28

The Steamship Morovian has been
spoken off Father Point. She brings
European dates of the 18th Of June,
three DAYS later than the Germania's
news. The prospect on the continent
appears gloomier than ever, though.
at last accounts. no battle had been
fought. The Prussian ambassador
left Vienna, by direction OF the Austrian
Government, and the Austrian Envoy
departed from Berlin. The Emperor
of Austria, in an address to the citv
authorities Of Vienna. assured them that
he had done all in his power to pre-
serve peace. but the sword alone could
now maintain the honor of the Empire.
The German Diet has decided to call
out the Federal army. Prussia oppos-
ed this step, declaring that she should
consider it unfriendly to herself, but
the Diet PERSISTED. 1t is well known
that a majority Of the minor German
States sympathize with Austria. and
their representatives III the Diet voted
accordingly. The Austrian Minister
has replied to Count Bismark's speci-
Gus but untruthful manifesto, bv de-
claring that Prussia is not responsible for
The infraetion of the peace The Prus-
sian Government, in the meantime. has
manifested its really warlike spirit BY
arrestinS an Austrian courier, who was
passing through Prussia on his way
north, and taking away his dispatches
A strong Austrian army is conoentra-
ted on the borders of Silesia, and il is
said that another Austrian force will
occupy FrankfOrd the Main, the
capital of the German Confederation.
In the English House of Commons,
Mr.. Gladstone declared that Great
Britain had done all in its power to
preserve peace, but had failed. He
said that, as far as Germany was con
cerned, English sympathies we're with
Austria, while IN regard 10 Italy they
were with the Italians. 1t is reported
that an army of 10000 Italians are
ready to cross the Po, while another
strong body will invade Venetia.-
kossuth has issued proclamation to
the Hungarians to wait the course of
events i'll quietness, or else to join Vie
tor Emaneul's Hungarian Legion.
We have no further information OF
the movements of France respecting
the German question. A rumor pre-
vailed that Maximilian, having been re-
fused the further aid he demanded
from Napoleon, was about resigning the
Mexican throne. This, however, is
denied in La France, the organ Of the
Empress Eugenie.-Cin. GaEete, June
26M.