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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26

a QUEER FIsH.-A curious specimen Of
the fish genus was found near the shore at
Rock Greek, in this county, OF Saturday
last, by the Misses Tyler and Webster The
creature was evidently in dying condition
from swallowing four large Goldfish, the bones
Of one having pTUtruded through its entrails.
Its length was fonr feet; six fins, or fippers,
were attached to its head and body, two of
which closely resembled human hand4, having
four fingers being joined together bya a thin
skin. Its mouth was twelve inches wide,
with three rows Of teeth numbering three
two-thirds of the whole f,h; it weighed
about eighty pounds when first caught. Per-
haps more than two hundred persons saw this
singular monster. and all are at a loss to know
in what class of the tribe to place it. 1t is
certainly stranger in our Waters.-SOmerset
Her0EG
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26

Letters received ny the French Legation at
Washington announce that 1hree-fnmrrhs of The
French troops in Mexico, will leave that country
for France in October.
"A meeting was held in New York SATURDAY., At
which political party 'ormed, 10 De called
The "Unired States DrInucI acy.';
-L"uis NnpoIeon's ohjct Is TO "altsr ,he map
ofEmIOpt.'; in the interest OF France by the Peace
Conference i; he ran. by war he must Such is the
general theory OF his position and policy.
One million dollars is the an nal value of
sheep killed ny dogs in The several States says the
heal of the Agricultural Bureau.
"A philadelphia firm gave $3.50 for the ashes
of the wood lately burned near Alexandria
down the courthouse, killing seven children and
wounding nine,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26

WEST VIRGINIA VOTERS OATu.-On
Monday last, the case of the State of West
Virginia rs. Henry Basel, supervisor of
Grant township, Harrison county, came up
for trial before Judge Thomas W. Harrison.
Mr. Basel had been indicted for permitting
persons to vote at the last October election
without taking the oath prescribed by the
Legislature known as the Voters Test Oath. -
The defendant, by his attorney, John Basel,
Esq, moved to quasn the Indictment upon
the ground that the act prescribing the oath
was in violation of the Constitution of West
Virginia, which in plain terms declares who
shall be permitted to vote, AID imposes no
such conditions or tests as are required by
the act ofthc Legislature.-CIa CIarh;sLury Con-
SerUative, 9th.
Judge Harrison decided the act to be un.
constitutional, and qunshed the Indictment
The Conservative says that the decision covers
the registration law and the new constitutional
amendment, which latter would not have been
ratified but for the operation of the registra-
ton law in excluding lawful voters from the
polls.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26

-swindling by telegraph is in vogue.
The sharper watches the hotel arrivals and
telegEaphs to the home of the traveller for
funds, signing the latter's name to themessage,
and lifting the letter when it arrives.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26

"A lump of gold, taken from the North Carolina
gold mines. weighing Eve pounds, is on exhibition
at Statesvle, N. c. 1t is the largest lump found ia
the State sines 1928.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26

General Thomas b. Rosser, of the Southern
army, will take charge of The National Express
Company from the Bio Grapde 70 AoDteonsEy,
Ale, = =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26
Spirit Of geffersolt
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One square, Three insertions, s1.so
Each Continuance, 50
One Square, One Month, 200
One Square. Three Months, 500
One Square, Six Months, 500
One Square, One Year, 1900
Ten Lines or less. constitute Square.
Yearly Advertisements by Special Contract.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26

Henry s. Foots has established himself al
louisville, KY TO carry on The practice of law,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26

WE call the attention of purchasers TO our ng-
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Ea<simcrcs, all kiuds Of Dom site GDnds. ,.tc
Our second sturv I+ fitted up for 4 ManliIIa
Cloak, Shawi and Hp"p Skirt room, where all the
novelties of Ih" season may b" inund All o which
UOds wcare selling Ch. nr for Cash.
STEPHEN L. BIRD & CO.
February l3, SG6-ly
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-26

We CLEAN from our exchanges the follow.
ing chapter of crime, from which it will be
seen that the demon of blood is almost uuop>
posed throughout the length aud breadth of
the land:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
Traqedv nt Shelby.

Two fellows, Bruce Slaybaugh and John
Cochran, entered the residenceof a wealthy
old gentleman, named Bergshiser, living
near Shelby, on Thursday night, the 10th
inst, while the old man and his wife were
asleep. They shot at the former three
times, lodging three balls in different parts
of his body. They dragged his wife out
, of bed, kicking and otherwise abusing her.
Their cries aroused their son who lived
near, and he coming to the house, with
other neighbors, the villains fled. Slay-
baugh, who is young man about twenty
wears of age, has been arrested; Cochran,
an itinerant fiddler, effected his escape.
. The old gentleman, who is about eighty
years of age, is not expected to recover
from his wounds, sriltl.s 10 wrI etf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19


The following, among other proceedings,
were had at the Probate Court of this
county during the week ending Saturday
March 17:a mt1 gri1qN,n, . syef
A petition of the citizens of Norwich
township having been filed for the purpose
Of reducing the number Of Justices OF
the Peace in that township, an order was
issued reducing the number from three to
two, ..'.' 81 ~ !, ,I y.
James Mecabe, aged fourteen years, was,
on. application of his mother, Julia McCabe,
committed to the State Reform Farm. 7a
orrin Backus was appointed guardian OF
Peter Putnam, Of Columbus, an imbecile
and insane man, aged about seyenty-hye
wears. Bond $5OO0. 1o q snpas aliil aa
} Tie last will and testament Of John Nc
/ Gov, late, Of Brown township, who died led
February 10th, was admitted TO- Probate
! ndsRecofd. aarh Sgow-999lq Toi IGgoiiihi
( John MccoysJr.s was appointed Execu-
tor Of the above named win. Bond 5000
Eleven marriage licenses were Issued dur
} ING the week, as follows: on Monday, one
/ tuesday, 6ne; wednesday, fourj Friday
four; Saturday, ons. = l6od 81 Ig5.l 10 % d
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19


It is stated that few days since young
clerk in one of the Departments at Wash
ington from New Hampshire, named JOHN
SON, declined to pay an assessment on his
salary for election purposes in New Hamp-
shire, as requested by a circular OF Hon.
E. H.. ROLLINS, of that State. Because
JOHNSON refused to respond to this assess
ment. efforts were made to accomplish his
removal. The President was informed of
the whole affair, and also that the clerk was
a minor, an honorably discharged soldier,
of good character and of excellent clerical
ability. 1t will, doubtless, interest politi--
clans to learn that the President directed
the Paymaster General to retain him, and
give him the earliest prominent promotion
for his independence. This circumstance
may be regarded as healthy sign, and
from which Postmasters and Collectors OF
Internal Revenue throughout the country
can pluck courage to resist assessments
that the Radicals may make on them to
elect candidates of known hostility to the
Presidents policy. To be thus assured of
continuance in Office and exemption from
heavy taxation for party purposes, will
certainly be most cheering to them.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
REGENT PUBLICATIONS.

GopEY's LXpY's Book: Edited by MRS Sarah J.
0 Hale and L. A, GodeyTand published BY Louis
hIRs IA SVus YEAR. For saIe by seileck Co., South
east corner of TOwn aud High streets, Columbus:
April, 1866. 3 I - W 81
The number before us has a very fine en-
craving, entitled "The Last Bouquets" and
then, it contains Godey's Fashions for
April, which plateis alone worth the sub
scription price for whole year. Its read
ing matter is of the choicest and best kind,
as all of our lady readers are prepared to
expects T0vr II rTTrw Tri.V =.
PETERsoN,s LAptEs, NATtoNAb & MAGAZINE, for
April 1866 Published by Charles J. Peterson, 3o6
Chestnut Street Philadelphia; Sold by Seileck
4 Co.. corner of Town and High streets, COlum-
bus. Terms, Tw o DOLLARS a year.
This number is superb, 1t contains an
elegant engraving, entitled "A Stitch in
Time Saves Nine"-and correct and relia-
Bile Fashion Plate for April. Its articles
and stories were written by some. of the
best magazine writer's in the country, and
are exceedingly readable and entertaining.
DEBow's REVIEW Monthly Publication, de-
voted to Agricultural, Commercial. Industrial Pro
gfess and Resources j. ID. b DeBOY. Nash vile.
Tenn, Editor and Proprietor: Office for the North
ern States-40 Broadway, New York. Terms, SIX
DOLLARS per annum. sssA'FiA1Att :
The March number of this Invaluable
Periodical has just been placed before u.s.
| 1t contains several articles of more than Or
binary interest by leading popular writer's
That by j. C.lNott, M. D., of Ala on
The Problem of the Black Races, furnishes
some novel data on the Negro Question
and that by Hon. Charles Gayarre, of New
Orleans, on 0aths, Amnesties, and Rebel
lion, is peculiarly instructive and entertain
| ing, and contains very proper suggestions
for these times. The present number con-
tains the usual quantity of statistical mat
ter relating to the Commercial and Agri-
cultural pursuits of the country and is
| issued in neat and elegant style. We COM
mend the work to all our readers.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
Nothing OF the Sort Occurred.

Republicans were trying to feel good over
conversation reported to the Ne,c York
Tribune by Washington special as recently
having taken place between the President
and Senator SHERMAN, in which the Presi-
dent was represented as extremely solicit
GUS for the welfare and success of the Re
publican party. The special to the NerO
York Times says that Senator SHERMAN de-
nies that any such conversation took place
between them. 1t is great pity that this
small crumb Of comfort should be taken
from the Republicans, who thought it war
ranted them in believing that the President
was really debating whether he should dis
card the injunctions of the Constitution
and adopt the revolutionary theories Of the
Radicals in Congress.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
RroIke DoXVn on Saturday.

Awagon going down High street, loaded
with coal, broke off the spindle of the axle
in the hub of one of its wheels, at the cross
ing of Broad street. We do not know the
primary cause of the disaster; but the
rough and tumble condition of High street
since the late freeze, is sufficient to account
for the accident. The vehicle that could
draw a heavy load, uninjured, over that
street in its present condition, would pass
muster anywhere.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
By BeaI 81 Parsons.
Household Furniture at Auction.

Household Furniture at Auction.
Bead & &Parsohs will sell by auction at
'le residence Of F. d. Clark, No. '2l1 East
.;ich street, on Tuesday, March 2lst COM
Iencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the entire
Iousehold furniture, consisting of 2 very
Inc Piano Fortes, Piano Stools, Sofas,
hairs, Secretary, Carpets, Rugs, Mating,
Extension and other Tables, Bureaus, Bed
teads, l fine Bedroom Set, Washsta1ds, l
Inc Oak Sideboard, marble top, Hat Rack,
Cooking and Heating Stoves, Kitchen and
furniture, &C.. mrl7-d3t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
RebWbIIcan Cny and Township
HTIgH 4HI Convention. ft.--al'g

On Saturday, alto A. M, in pursuance
of the call of the Republican City and
Township committee, the Republicans of
this City and Township, through delegates,
assembled at the City Hall to put in nomi-
nation a City and Township ticket to be
supported at the April election. The num-
berlin attendance, including delegates, re-
porters and spectators, was 80. About as
much enthusiasm prevailed during the de-
liberations as customarily prevails at fll-
neral. 1t was very evident, from the looks
of the delegates, that they had not the
most remote idea that any candidate
they put in nomination could escape an
Overwhelming defeat. Not resolution
did they adopt. The Postmaster was not
there, and no one had the courageto speak
onewOrIl commendatory of the. President
Indeed there was not a Republican pres
ent as a participant who is known as
prominent JOHNSON Republican. 1t is
understood to have been an out and out
anti-JoHasoN Convention, and that the can
dldates pit in nomination are decidedly
opposed to the Presidents policy. 1t was
not necessary for them to resolve against
that policy. Their views and feelings In rela-
tion thereto are well known. Had the Con-
ventiof resolved in favor Of the Presidents
policy itawould have been guilty of du-
plieity: for such resolution would have
antagouized the entertained views Of the
candidates,y Every vote. therefore, given
TO the ticket nominated will be q vote in
favor Of the Revolutionary policy Of Con-
gress ana d vOBe,cOndemnatory OF the Pres
ideut10 policY.s lThis isIas clear as a sun-
bean. |, Ne man who is in favor of permaar
nent peace. and enduring Union can con-
sistentIy vote It, .....-... ~ = i,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
sUsINEss NOTICES.
BY BeaI s. Parsons.

NIfonsehold FurnIture at Auction
Wewill sell by auction at the residence
4 Mrs. s. n, Park, No. ia South Front
rect on "Wednesday March 2lst, COM
lencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ, large lot of
lrniture, nearly new, and consisting OF 10
edsteads, mattresses and pillows, 6 wash
ands, 6 toilet sets, @ 6mirrors, l dining
sDoma aoiI-elOth,, 5earpets, II window shades,
lne-seat and other chairs, 2 extension ia
les, stands, kitchen tables, bureaus, dining
i, ,om ware and kitchen furniture, complete,
! cooking stove, heating stoves, stair oil
loths, &c. -gc3asgH mchl9-3t.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
sentenced for IansIaughter. /.

At the recent term of the Court of Com
mon Pleas for jackson county, but one
State case was tried. That was the case of
The State v. James Currie, indicted for the
murder of John Rawlins. The jury rend-
cred verdict OF guilty of manslaughter.
The Court sentenced him to the Peniten-
tiary tor seven years. The Standard says
the murder was caused directly by whisky.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
Frame Your Pictures.

Beautiful and cherished. pictures should
have neat and ornamental frames. These
can be had at short notice, and of such style,
make and finish as will adorn any parlor,
room or library, at the Bazaar of Selleck &
Co., on the corner of High and Town
streets. Besides, they can be had there
much cheaper than elsewhere. They have
also choice brackets, fancy boxes, writing
desks and work-boxes at very low rates,
mar14-dlw.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
a MEnIpEN lct.l paper, which aupp0rts

I A MERIDEN (Ct.) paper, which supports
anti-Johnson Hayiley for Governor, asks :
isWho and what il Andrew johnson? He
is in briet Southernerj and q Whisky-guz
zler, and makes incoherent. speeches IN
which the nation, is disgraced," And the
same paper says further we, know that
II in Meriden, it was supposed that General
Hawley ,indorsed drunken. Andy johnson,
at the Coming election not one-tourth OF
the Union. electors would 90 TO the. polls" !"
The question Is, whether Senator Dixon
Is in favor OF President J Johnspn,s policy IA
Conneeticut as he notably Is ln theI eIS5enate;
and whether President J0hns2n y ~ ~ 1ayor
of his own Administration NsXr rWPrlg.b )
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
NTipI.ter % Ecuador.

We are glad to learn that the report sent
over the wires that w. L. Coggeshall. OF
Ohio. had been appointed Minister to Ec-
uador. IS incorrect. BE Is one of the most
ultra Republicans in th State, and we
were somewhat surprised when the an
lnouncemeTlt was made of his appointment,
We hope the President will make no more
appointments of men of his stripe OF poll
tics.--I Indianapolis Herald, l4BindUa at
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
what Gives success i'm Business.

3 The business man who puts his sign in
the newspaper, does much wiser thing
than he who fastens it over his door, which
no one would think of neglecting. The
man who advertises informs the public
that he, wants trade or business, and his
card is an invitation to customers to. come
and deal with him. Where one person
reads sign in the street, five hundred read
it in the newspaper. M MO. ral
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
A Onrd.

Having seen my name announced in the
city papers, as having been placed on the
Republican ticket as candidate for AS
SCISSOR in the Sixth Ward, l take this meth
cd to respectfully decline the nomination,
inasmuch as am not a member of the par
ty by whom the nomination was made.
& I.i-nI 1iJ"9.- HENRY KNEYDEL.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19

AN exchange advertises for the rope de-
manded, year or two ago, for those who
refused to support "the Government" As
there are some now who still refuse to sup
port ''the Government" our confrere thinks
the rope would come in play.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19

Rev. JONATHAN EDWARDS, d. d of Phil
adelphia, has been elected by the trustees
of Washington College and of Jefferson
College at Canonsbury, Pa, President of
the consolidated college at Washington,
Pa. His Inauguration takes place on the
4th of April. ... rs.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
aumhbImg Of Democrats BY the
President. ........t a.

President "a ,,,.,. a
Inst at this time, as we are nearing the
Connecticut election and the Spring elec- lH',,
tions elsewhere, it Is well enough not to
nut too much credence in the specials that
are sent-out from Washington to Radical
iouruals of the snubbing OF Democrats py
tbe President. The Washington special to
Tho Ns,o York Tribune, that a certain con-
versation had recently taken place between
theprcsident and Senator SHERMAN, which
report had no foundation for bottom
shonld be ample warning. All we have TO
s,v on this point is, that If Democratic
Delegations shall gOto the President with
resolutions adopted at their State Conven-
tioas. with the expectation Of inducing
him openly to commit himself in favor oil
their candidates, they will be. snu6bed'
Sue, proceeding on their part would De
consummate political blundering' ana IL
wohld be extremely uhwise in him to give
than omen countenanee. His work OF re-
storing to the South her rights in the
Union, and protecting her meanwhile
AGAINST outrage and wrong, is far from De
,oa done. The Democrats have not one
third of the members and Senators in Con-
vress. To defeat the Revolutlonists, the
President is dependent upon certain num-
Der of Republican Senators. therefore, the
moment he should give public evidence
thai he desires the success OF the Demo
cratic party, that moment would his ability
to secure the support of that certain num-
berof Republican Senators cease anu theh
wonid follow sore calamity to the South,
and, perhaps, impeachment to the Presi- rl-
dent, When the South shall have been
fully secured in her rights in the Union 1t
will be time enough to ask the President en- TO TO
OPENLY identity himself with the Democrat
ic marty. Meanwhile, all that Democrats
should do, either conjunctively or individ-
ually. Is to ask the President to SO exercise
his patronageinfuence, in his own party
that. his, appointees shall not assist with
money aud active labor the Radicals to
office, and thus allow the people to have
fair play. 1t is proper that in nominating
conventions, the Democrats should indorse
everything the President may do having
for It's object the re-establishment of the
supremacy of the Constitution, uhmutilated
and unpatched. This commendation and
this encouragement he should receive from
all patriots, and especially from Democrats,
who are ire the implacable foes Of consolida-
..~ y : n ., ,,,t aii1otfon s"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
Tha Necrnes nI1r.t Yote.

Saturday was speech-maRing day again
in Congress. Republican members de-
nounced the Presidents policy, and in
sisted that the Negroes in the South must
be made voters before the South should be
recognized as an integral part of the Union.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
The Convention then appointed the fol-
lowing City and Township committee:
waiIPaper Dissertations.

Go to Selleck 6 Co.'s Bazaar, corner
of High and Town streets, for beautiful
styles of wall papers. decorative borders,
window curtains and shades. There will
be found "a tockaembracing beauty and va
riety on an extensive scale, and sold at
the cheapest rates., Call and see. b., ''o' ~ he
: -mchl4-dlW.. - -. u - W
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19
Time-aerYers.

The Nev York Times asserts that the
President is "ready to bear every sort of
contumely from the time-servers who were
crawling at his feet the other day, and
who would crawl at his feet tomorrow If
they had the ehance.' That has reference
to the Radicals. gH "a 90 tab 3a.f- ::
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-19

REv.J. D. FISHER, of Ashtabula county,
has been convicted before an ecclesiastical
court of forgery and dismissed from the
ministry. He forged letter recommend
ing himself for Presiding Elder. He has
been leading clerical Republican, always
dealing out death and damnation to Cop
perheads.