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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1866-02-15
Free Elections Sustained
Military Interference Rc-
buked--Thc Elections in
Kentucky.

AS our readers are aware, there
has been an exciting special cleo
ton lately in the counties of Ken
ton, Campbell and Pendleton, in
Northern Kentucky, lying opposite
this city. The election was for a
Senator in the district of Kenton, a
Senator in Campbell and Pendle-
ton, and members of the House of
Representatives in all three of the
counties. The Senators and men,
bers chosen at the State election
in August last were turned out of
their seats by the Legislature, upon
the ground that they had been
elected by military interference,
and owed their success to the power
of the bayonet. This was denied
by the sitting members and their
friends, and they were candidates
for reelection before the people, in
the hope that the result would be
for them a vindication. On the
contrary, the old members, who are
radical Republicans, have been
badly beaten, and Constitutional
Democrats elected in their places.
This vindicates the action of the
Legislature. This proves that no
fair election was held in those coun-
ties in August, and that it was de-
cided by General Palmer and his
subordinates. This, therefore, is
no mere party triumph. 1t is
vindication of the grsat principle of
popular rights. 1t is an expression
for the preservation of free cleo
tions, without which our form Of
government ceases to exist, and be-
comes the mere instrument of op-
preston and tyrany.
No honest American can desire
the bayonet to regulate our politi-
cal affairs, as it was proven to have
been regulated in some parts Of
Kentucky at the last election.
This result is a wholesale rebuke
to the demagogues and bad men
who, for the sake ofpersonal eleva-
tion in Kentucky, have been will
ing to see the ballot-box destroyed
and rights of their fellow-c citizens
clovep down. Popular indignation
will blast them with the tightening
of its breath. there have been a
dozen instances in Kentucky where
members of the Legislature, who
did not profit by the villainy in
August, were sent back to their
constituents. Uniformly, and with
out an exception, they have been
rejected by the people, with the
greatest and most marked empha-
sis.
By reference to the election
news, under the CovingtOn and
Newport heads, it will be seen that
Mr.. Carlisle, the Democratic cham
pion, beats Benton, the Republican
candidate, five hundred and forty
votes. In the Campbell and Pen
dleton District, Colonel Fearons,
the Democratic victor, has carried
the district by forty majority, and
Cold Springs, a Democratic pre-
cinct, to hear from.-Cin. Eng.
From Parkersburg-- Exc
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1866-02-15

EEOn the 7th inst. Democratic
State Conventions were held in
New Hampshire and Connecticut.
Both Conventions indorsed the
Presidents reorganization policy.
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Subscribe for the RECORD.
Allen Hawks Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
IN has been appointed and qualified as admin
istrator of tine estate Of Allen Hawk, late Of
vinton county, Ohio, deceased. All persons in
debted TO said estate are notified to appear and
settle the same, and all persons having claims
against said estate will present them immedi.
sfely for allowance to the undersigned admins
traitor. febS-Sw DAVID HAWK. :
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Advertise in the RECORD.

NoTICE.-Any person obtaining ten sub
IN scrlbers, and sending US the money, yiY-
TEEN DoLLAas, shall receive the VINToN RIooaD
one Jear gratis.
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Subscribe for the RECORD.

FOB J'RINTlNG executed with reatness,
d and dispatch at the RECORD office, B nat
toms Building, one door ssss OF Court Ho use
(pp staitp.)
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Aew Aarntissn,sats.
EXECUTORS SALE
OR-
Real Estate.
STATE OF OHIO, VlNTON co.

STATE OF OHIO, VlNTON co.
In Probate Court:
John Collins. Executor If the
last viii of Lovi Collins. de- Petition
ceased; Plaintiff. to
va Sill Land.
Susan Collins. ct al. Defts.
DURSUAET TO an order Of asls made in the
/ above case on the 9th DAY NJ February 1866
granted by the said Probate Court within and
for the said county Of Vi:ton, will offer for
sale "a such executor as Aforesaid to tho high
est bi1dor at public auction, OF
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who Were the Traitors ?


Who Were the Traitors !
AS the sun rolls back the dark
ness of the preceding night so does
COP, through events, roll back upon
the cowardly element of abolition
lied republicanism the stamp oi
falsehood upon their every asser
ton.
'Tis but brief year since this
nation tottered on the verge of de-
struction from imbecility of its
managers. The flames of burning
printing offices which dared speak
the truth have hardly paled into
air since it was all our life was
worth TO say the then President
was a tyrant-that the party in
power deserved the wrath of God
thatthe abolition party was the only
reasonable one of the country and
that the only true patriots were the
heroic defenders of Democracy
and its glorious teachings.
Who were the traitors
Who sought to destroy the I'm.
ion?
Who warred to maintain it!
For years We have charged home
upon those who sneer at the con.
stitution that they carried on war
to destroy-not to save the Union.
Count up the thousands who died
from war causes9 Figure up the
taxation we have incurred.
Look at the result! A million of
our brethren slain. An entire peo-
pie impoverished. A stupendous
load of debt to carry. And what
is the result. >.
Simply nothing-but tears, ashes
and destruction.
The war which we were told was
for the preservation Of the Union is
ended.
The heroic South has accepted
the result Of the unequal contest
and abides by the decision of the
bursting shell.
Our troops have been disbanded.
And now those who called us trait
or arise in Congress and behind
their editorial desks and have the
eifrontery to tell US that we as a
nation emerge from the war with
eleven states out of the Union
that we wipe our bloody chops on
but a portion of the flag we fought
under.
While we were fighting they told
us a State could not secede-that
the States were still in the Union.
Then why does Congress Legislate
upon country not her own? If the
war closed and left the Southern
States out, the war aca8 a failure.
If the war was a success the States
are still in.
If the Southern States are out of
the Union, what right has johnson
in Presidential chair? If in the
Union, how can Congress keep
the Southern Representatives out |?
The war is ended-thanks to
those who fought-not to those who
legislated. 1t is pronounced a sue
cess. Ifa success the Union stands
as it stood before the firing on the
Star of the West. If the Union Is
not restored the war was a most
wicked cowardly, y,stupendous failure
which it will be well not TO endorse.
How long will the people listen
to the foolishness of abolition
wrangling !The puritanical element
acting under a Higher Law (higher
devil) gave us a war--it gave us
debit impoverished the country
and still quarrels over the corpse |!
Thank Con for the great events
of the past year. Thank Him for
putting an end to the great crusade
for cotton, niggers and "momen.
toes" The people are opening
their ewes to the enormity of the of.
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STATE OF E1w YoEK,
City and County of New York. "a.

CS,v ana county OF New York; "'
i, char'os J Martin prsridon,. and John No
gee, secretary, Of tho Home lnsnrancs Conpa-
ny, oeiny severally sworn .deposo Ant bay and
each for himself says, ths, Tho foregoing Ia A
full, true and correct s.atsment Of The sffairs Of
tho snla corpo ration, and that they srs tho
above described officers thereof
CHARLEsJ. MAarN, Pres.
JoHS HcGkE, Secretary.
Subscribed ard sworn before r'e this 9Sth dsy
OF Jan. 1855. e.. TMos. y. GooDRIcB,
l'~"hP'I lSeni'J Notary Public,
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9 T A r e M T. N T
OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Home INSURANCE
COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK.

N II w L " h N.
On the lst day Of January 1865, made to
the auditor of Ohio, pursuant 10 hs
Statute Of that State.
NAME AND LOCATION.
THE name OF this comTany is tho Home In
i surancs Company, incorporated in 1858,
and located in the City of New York.
L. CAPITAL.
The capital OF said company actually
paid up in cash is $4,000 600 90
The surplus on the lst day Of Jan.
1856 l,Ai, ss7 80
Total amt OF capital and surplus, a,tA 917 30
U.-AssET
CaSh IA Continental Bank 7 . 1914 40
Cash In hands Of Aets And In eUuiNo
:, !. OF tran'mission l7s,olO 81
U. S.reg and coup. stock 1881 mar
ket value 1885, ,4sO 60
u \. Bonds, $50 makret value l,l5S,s ,ss4 90
Nc. ktats bonds 8 pr CT market val. 1900 90
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OBYioE OF rnr AupI,on or S,.yr.

, CoLuHBUs. Ono. J.n'y %. !s6S5
] certify that the foregoing is a correct COPY
Of the statement Of condition o. tho Home In
snTance Company, Of New York, made 70 and
nled in this office, for the year lS6s
Seal. jas, n. G3nx.x
lS"mp'J Auditor Of State.
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TGM &h. Losses, claims aud liabilities Z Is,,sw u

III MI ior Claims aud liabilities . l53,fl6 II
az ne n grestest amount insured on any ono risk
s,o'co' ont viii. not asa general rule exceed
tiv,ooo. mo company has no general rule a.
town village or block. being governed in this
matte, IN oach case. by the general character
OF eaildings, Widt Of streets fcilitiss for put
nng out hres, &c. A certified copy # the
charter or act Of Incorporation, "A amended,
accompanied prvviou, statement.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1866-02-15

Loans on bonds and mortQa ges, be-
ing first lien OF record on unin-
numbered real estate, worth u,
least e249o 900, rate Of Interest
6 and per cent
i.oa /, on stocks and bonds payable
on demani the nisrket vain Q Of
securities pledged at least, asa,
$40
Steamer Magnet and wrecking ap,
parsius
Duo for premiums on policies issue
at office fire inland and marine
biils receivable for premiums on
inland navigation risks &c
Other proper ty misc, llansous item.
Govornment stamps
Int due on LIST January, 1865
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-09
no CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS.

Proposals are invited until April 18th, inst
for the leasing for term of years OF the Alex
andria Canal including all Of It's rea! and other
property This canal extends from the city OF
Alexandria, Va, to the city Of Georgetown, =:
C., on the north bank Of the Potomac, where 1t
connects with the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
The wateris from thence conveyed across the
Potomac in q wooden trough and superstruc,
ture, which IS built on granite rock piers, and
and then by land into the Potomac at Alexan-
dria The following description of the piers Of
the aqucduct is from report by the late NJ. e.
Ewing, esq, Civil Engineer Al abutmentls
built a gainst the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at
GEORGETOWN The Alexandria Canal commcnc-
ing at this point is carried across Il, the Potomac
on an aulieduct 1860 f. long. This aqueduct
was located by surveys made in 1851. Of the
sight piers as now built are in water from 50
to 40 feet deep and founded p to 80 feet below
tie surface The abutments and piers were all
built in Golfer dams pumped out and dredgedby
steam machinery to the solid rock, on whic which
they are erected in cement and trowel work
from foundation. This laborious construction
was the work Of several years, with Il large
force engaged night and day except during part
of the winter months The piers are carried up
30 feet above the river surface, and are there
about 70 feet long at base, and Il to Il feet thick
at the water surface. They are OF granite rock
laid in GENE t, and having stood the hoods and
drifts for several years, Q64Gl are believed to be
of imperlshable material ana workmanship
The cost of the aqueduct $575, 3Sl. q, including
about $50, 900 for The wooden trough and super
structure The other portion of the canal en-
bankments, culvcrts, locks, wharves, ferry at
Georgetown, SC, cost over $780, 900. The
Alexandria Canal may be properly, called the
terminus Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
There was transported of coal alone over the
Alexandria Canal in 1860, about 100000 tons,
and the coal trade has largely increased since,
but owing to the war no coal has come over the
Alexandria Canal for the reason that the aquc-
duct has been used by the Government as q
wagon road from Georgetown to ,Arlington.-7
Parties contracting will be required to place and
keep the canal and aqueduct in order and repair,
and to use the canal and aqueduct for the ,pur;;
poses for which twas originally constructed and
no other unless by consent Of all the contract
ing parties For further information, such as
obligations to be assumed, and conditions to be
complied with, address, or apply in person to
HUGH LATHAM,
ap 9-eo3w Mayor Of Alexandria, Va.
National Intelligencerr, Washington; Her
aid, New York; and Telegraph, Cumberland,
Md, 3taw3w and send bill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-09

A dangerous clevasSe is reported five miles
below New Orleans, on the opposite bank.
Tlc hole is twenty feet in extent, and increas-
ing. The river is rising. The lcvee commits
soDsrs arc still in session. Recorder GatneIl,
of the second district, was stabbed in the court
room on the 5th inst, BY an insane man. His
wounds are serious. The grand jury have
called the attention of Governor Welles to the
conduct Of Coroner Geser in Diminishing the
murderers Of Gruher The affair has produced
much excitement The press argue that the
President proclamation abolishes martial law,
and military occupations are removed : Add
tioual bad news has been received from the
crevasses. Heavy rainasontinue and the whole
country is flooded. II is feared the whole
country down to the Bayou Plaquemine will
be submergel, as Bayou Plaqueminc cannot
carry off the; food and it will extend down to
La Fourche, comprising the richest sugar and
cotton lands in Louisiana. Creyasses arc fear
ed all over the State. lG ~EF
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MEMS or THE DAY.
s To slsoao dhesve,y age and body OF the Times


S Port5au Prince, the capital OF the Empire OF
Hayti, MAS visited BY destructive fire on he
18th ult The city is built principally Of
wooden buildings, and the fire, in the absence
.off. Observation-Disclosures the flames,
spread with such rapidity that one thousand
buildings wese destroyed and seven thousand
persons rendered =houseless, before the flames
were subdued. ..,am e5.sz.. <l-s.5,st
President Johnson has issued a circular to
the Heads Of Departments, directing the latter
that in appointments to office in the several de-
partments Of the Government and in the vari-
Gus branches of the public service connected
with those departments, preference shall be
given to soldiers aud seamen, and particularly
to those who have been disabled by wounds or
diseases contracted during the war.
Last Friday evening the spacious rooms at
the residence Of the Lieutenant General were
thronged with a distinguished and brilliant
company. The President and the ladies of bis
family were present The President received
the respects of the large number of distin-
guisbed personages in company with General
and Mrs. Grant
An extensive confagralion occurred in
Charleston, S. c., on the 5th, destroying seven
brick buildings, with heavy stocks cf goods.
The,buildings were known: as ,Robb's Range,
on King street. The loss is estimated at $780,
OOO on which there are assurances to the
amount Of $1,000, mostly in Northern agen-
cies
The Chicago Tribune says: There has been
an informal meeting of the Radical members of
Congressin. regard to the question of adjourn
ment. After a full and free conference, it has
been decided to protract the session until the
latest period majority are in favor Of hold
ing on. until September. El.r..
The detective force of the Treasury Depart
ment has recently broken upan extensive coun-
terfriting establishment in New York. captur-
ing the dies, presses, &C., of the concern. Over
three. hundred thousand notes of the new fifty
cent currency, partly executed, were found on
the premises.
The steamers Majors, Efie Deans, Nevada,
Fannie Ogden, and Frank Bates were burned
at the levee in St. Louis on Saturday The
loss in boats is about 1925, OO0 while that in
cargoes is about 100000. The insurance was
not ascertained... 49,
All the daily journals in Richmond will re-
sumo their publication to-day, some having
adjusted the difficulty with their compositors
and others receiving new set Of printers to
work at reduced rates
The upper House Of the Provincial Parlia-
ment Of New~Brunswick has adopted resolu-
tons urging a confederation of the British
North American Provinces in accordance with
the Quebec scheme
The French Company has formally siguifiel
its acceptance of the charter Of the Virginia
Central Canal Company, as amended by the
Legislatures of Virginia and West Virginia.
Since the first instant the redemption division
of the Treasury Department redeemed and can
celled S473, l56 81 in mutiated fractional cur
rency. ~-- rr.....--s -.-s.-. .--
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-CARM FOR SALE.

A farm containing THREE HUNDRED
AND TWENTY FIVE EACRES, located in
Charles county, Maryland, about two miles from
the Steamboat Wharf at Naniemoy Stores
It has q small Dwelling House, Kitchen. Negro
Quarters, Meat House, Corn House and Grain
airy. Good water, and u fine Orchard. About
one half Of the land is cleared, the balance in
wood. Persons wishing to examine, can go
down Wednesdays or Saturdays by the Steam
ers Columbia and Express, Price $4,000 cash.
Apply to THOMAS PERRY.
ap7-lw ...-.. No s. Prince st.
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DROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICE,

ALEXANDRIA, April 4, 1866.
An election for four Ovcrsccrs OF the Poor for
the City Of AleXand ria, one from each ward to
in the Council Chamber on Tuesday next, the
10th day Of April, between the hours Of eight
(S) q. m. and six (6) p. m.
The following named gentlemen are hereby
appointed to superintend the said election, &C
cording to the laws governing elections, viz:
From the lst Ward, George II. Markelli 2nd
Ward, VIM. N.Brown; 3rd Ward, George w.
Clifford; 4th Ward, John Summers.
NH st HUGH LATHAM Mayor.
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BOARD OF HEALTH.

r
The Board Of Health, OF this city, met pur.
suant to call by the Mayor, in the Council
Chamber, on Friday, the 9th inst.
DR.. G.. w. Chancellor, Health officer, WAS
called to the chair
Chas. c.. Berry was elected President, to serve
in the absence Of the Health Officer.
James Entwisle, jr., was appointed Secretary
and Morgan Drscoll, Messenger to the Board.
The compensation Of the messenger was fixed
at twenty dollars for the year.
, The Rules and Regulations of the previous
Board were adopted for the direction Of this.
The Health Officer read paper setting forth
the sanitary condition of several, always filthy,
localities in the Corporate limits, and urging
upon the Board immediate attentiOnWhlch was
adopted. ...
The city was divided into nine districts, an;
the following appointments made:
Jas. Entwislc, ir East OF Royal street. and
South of Prince street; Bcnoni Wheat. South
Of Prince street. between Royal and MashEg-
ton streets VIM. j. Summers, South Of Prince
street, West Of Washington street; james W:
Atkinson, between King and Prince s'rcctsl
West of Washington street; Chas. c. Berry, be-
tween King and Prince streets, between Royal
and Washing ton streets; John w. Green, be-
tween King and Prince Streets East OF Royal
street ); Edm ond T. Wilmer, North Of King
street and East Of Royal street; VIM. Man,
kim North of King street, between Royal and
Washington streets; Robert Broclett, North OF
King street, West Of Washington street.
The Board earnestly request The citizens to
faithfully cooperate with the members, during
the coming warm season, and to cause, ut once,
the removal from their premises, all substances
which may produce disease, epidemic or other
wise, assuring them that all laws coming under
he perview Of the Board, will be rigidly en-
forced -.... 8.
The members were requested to visit their re-
spectiye districts, as soon as practlcablc
IL 80
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rs The members of Andrew Jackson Lodge
No l20, and Washington Lodge No. p, and all
Masons in good standing are Requested to meet
this evening at II o'clock at Andrew jackson
Lodge Room-for the purpose of making ar
ran ements for the funeral of our brother, Dr. j.
Porter. By orderof w. NJ. B. T. PRICE.
G. r. WHITTINGToN, Secretary. .ap9-lt
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FAN BARK WANTED.

1000 cords Of Chestnut Oak Bark, for which
we will lay fifteen dollars cash per cord, deliv-
cred at Alcxandria in good order and condition
for any part thereof, will please write to us.
We have for sale all kinds Of sole and upper
le4ther harness and bride leather.
We are always buying hides for which we
are paying the highest prices.
NH G-tjel .n@ O. G. SMOOT & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-09

CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUoUIER. The Spring
Term of the Circuit Court of Fauquier county
Hon. II. W. Thomas presiding, commenced on
Tuesday last; and the indications are, daily
sessions will be held until the middle of next
week. $500
In the course of an impressive. charge to- the
Grand Jury, the Judge: referred to the COM
plete restoration of the civil rights of citizens
Of the State by virtue of the recent proclama-
ton Of President johnson; and this announce
ment, being the first intimation many persons
In the Court room had that such a document
had been promulgated, was received with great
delight Warrenton, Inder. .,>a;Eua = -
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Southern Methodist Conference

New ORLEANS, April 5.-The Methodist
Conference was organized to-day, Bishop All
drews presiding, and Bishop Early assisting,
and Dr. Summers acting as secretary.
/ A standing committee of one from each
State was appointed The city clergymen com
prise Coulmitte on Pupic Worship Preach
ing has, been arranged for every night during
the session. A hundred delegates are present,
and another hundred are expected to arrive
soon. -
The Conference received a letter from the
venerable Bishop Soule, in which he advises
that the name. OF the Southern Methodist Con
ference lie retained. a-T.s 5's I'd