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The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-01-09
NO. 81.
BEAUTY IN THE GARB OF AGE

A beautiful young lady Of Portland,
Me-, OF high respectability, has been de-
tected amusing herself by assuming the
dress and appearance Of a very old man.
She lived some little distance from Port.
land, and it seems that frequently, during
the past year, she has been in the habit
OF getting herself up as an aged man and
going to town on the cars. In her
disguise she would stroll about the CITY
to her hearts content, and return home
to tell the few friends in the secret of
the fun she had enjoyed. Ifspoken too,
she feigned deafness. The venerable
form had become quite familiar in the
streets of Portland, but none dreamed
that beneath those gray hairs nestled
soft auburn ringlets; that behind those
green goggles sparkled pair of roguish
eyes; that the seedy old coat covered
shouldersthat might rival those of Venus.
But the romantic young heroine came to
grief. Protracting her strolls too long
the other day, the train was leaving Just
as she limped into the depot. In her
anxiety to get on board she forgot her
years, and ran after 1t with 80 much
vlgor as to astonish the natives. NV
HES, johnny, look at that old coon 90
It, exclaimed an enthusiastic newsboy,
'aint he lively old cockr A smart run
enabled the foolish girl to throw herself
upon the rear platform, but just as she did
so, away went hat, wig and goggles
Two gentlemen on the rear platform
were considerably astonished, but the
young lady had sufficient presence OF
mind to explain, in a few frightened
sentences, the position ofaffairs; and, it
being 'nightfall, the gentlemen, who
proved to be the genuine article, got the
girl to her home without further publi-
city. The girl sustains an excellent
character; and it is hardly necessary to
add that the ludicrous upshot of her ad-
ventures as one of the oldest inhabit.
ants has terminated her fun.lovlpg pros
cliyities in that line.
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From the New York Observer.
FAREWELL TO 1866.
by MISS CARRIE A. spALDING.


Farewell, Old Year with locks of white
The gathering shadows betoken the night;
The iallcring step, and the wlinkled brow,
Speak palmer than words your destiny now,
We gaze in your face with saddened heart,
As down the long vista OF years you depart;
A halo Of glory cncirclcs the head,
That soon must be laid on the dreamlcss bed.
Old Year have you kept the promise you made,
When twplvemonth since our tribute we
paid
To the youthful guest, with the beaming eye,
His castles CT air" adjoining the sky
Have visionsyou painted in rainbow hues
All vanished from earth like the morning dews?
Have silvery words from your flattering tongue
Died ike echoes of song on the night-air
flung? ,.
Have hopes that you raised, turned into des-
pair
The day-drcams of youth into anxious care
Have you ruthlesGly crushed the dropping
And the bending reed, with a tyrarts power?
Old Ycar Old Year! in your caskets to. day,
Our richest jewels are hidden away;
But our eyes are turned TO the distant shore,
Where the polished gems shall be ours' once
more.
You shattered our idols-thanks for the blow!
You lead us in paths we were shrinking to go;
You poured in our cups he bitterest draught;
But waters of healing ii proved as we quaiied.
For blessings and mercics, new every day;
For guidance and strength in n devious way;
For every good gift from a Fathers hand;
With incense OF thanks before YOU we stand.
And oh as the "record" IS made up on high,
OF the wasted hours in the year gone ny,
May the ''angel" blot it out with Il tear,
Willie we seek new strength for the coming
year.
Let our hearts be brave, aud our armor bright
AS valiant we stand to uphold the right
Not needing the storm, or fearing the foe,
W lille forth in our Masters service we go.
Farewell, Old Year for we meet never more,
Your sunlight is dim, your tempests are DER;
Reviewing your path, smiles mngle with tears;
Pass on to shrine Of the vanished years
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A STORY OF THE WAR.

The late Joshua r. Giddings was a
dead shot-not only oratorically cons
sidered but with rifle. There was not
man or boy in Ashtabula county (pnd
that county was celebrated for fine
marksmao) that could excel him either
a. squirrel hunt or shooting at target.
His son Grotius X. is n veritable chip
of the old block. On these hunting ex-
cursions of the elder Glddings, he was
invariably accompanied by Grotius' and
it was these lessons in politics and wood
craft which so we'll fitted him for the
career which the shadowy future had in
store for him. On these occasions the
elder would say to him:
p "Grosh, my boy, never be guilty OF
an act or word v hich will give counsel or
comfort to the institution of slavery and
,ts attendant iniquities, or close your
door or heart against the hunted fug'~
tives from oppression, or bring home a
squirrel unless shot through the head
As each of these maxlms harnonized
con pletely with the natural bent OF the
Youngsters mind, he treasured them ac-
cordingly. His returning at the age OF
fourteen from match squirrel hunt of
two days duration, and bringing with
him hundred and eighty of the 'small
deer" with their heads off, proved that
the W odcraft part was, well learned )
and his subsequent career both in field
and in office, showed that the political
portions of the fathers teachings were
well stored by the son.
But 1 started to tell you an incident
of the battle Of Gettysburg. Be patient,
I'm coming to that l must reach the
point by regular approaches.
AT the breaking out Of the war, "Old
Father Giddings" was Consul General
to Canada, stationed at Montreal,
Grotius r.. was in the Office as Vice
Consul General. When the first news
OF the struggle was received young Gid
dings became restless. His father, no.
ticing the tact,y remarked to him orc
day, "Grosh, what is the matter with
your
"Father,' replied the vice consul, 81
think l want to 60 home
"Well,' said the elder, 81 have beer
thinking 1t was the best thing you could
do and the sooner you 60 the better
When can you get readyp.
"By the next train," was the reply
On the next train he started for th'
Buckeye State. Passing through 20
lumbus, he called on Gov. Dennison
who was then in the gubernatorial char
obtained commission, and left for hom,
in Ashtabula county. In three and one
! half days from the time he left Montrea
he had his company full and sworn int
the United States service; That com
pany he commanded in person until tn
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DEATH OF THE TApGEsr MAN.'-Mr.
Jacob Doucks, respected citizen of
Manchester township, York co nty, and
supposed to be tho largest man In the
country, died on Wednesday last, of
apoplexy, at the age of fifty seven years.
He was exceedingly corpulent, and was
supposed to weigh about five hundred
pounds at the time Of his death, His
coffin measured thirty-five inches in
breadth by twenty-three inches in
depth. His weight was not far from
that of Daniel Lambert, Of Leicester.
shire, England, which Is given as 52s
pounds, and who is said to be the largest
man in the world.
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HUMAN BRoTHERHoeD. The race of
mankind would perish did they cease to
aid each other. From the time that the
mother binds the childs head, till tho
moment that some kind assistant wipes
the death damp from the brow of the
dying, We cannot exist without mutual
help. All, therefore, that need aid.
having a right to ask it from their fellow
-mortals, no one who holds the power of
granting can refuse without guiltf
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RAILROAD SIGNALS.

The varieties of the 'toot' of the loco
motive, and the gyrations Of the arms of
the conductors by day, or lanterns by
night, are about as intelligent to most
people as first class Choctaw. The 'ol-
lowing will give the readers correct
idea OF their signifcations M
One whistle--'down brakes IS
Two whistles-'Off brakes
Three whistles---'Back up "
Continuous whlstle-Danger.'
A rapid succession OF short whistles is
the cattle alarm, at which the brakes will
always be put down, Rt.
A sweeping parting Of the hands on
level of eyes is signal to 'go aheady
A downward motion OF the hand, with
extended arms, TO stop
A beckoning motion of one hand, to
back
A lantern raised and lowered verti>
cally, is signal for 'starting.' swung at
right angles or cross ways the track, to
STOP swung In circle TO back the
train
A red flag waved upon the track must
be regarded as signal of danger. So
of other signals given with energy. #
Hoisted at a station, is signal for a
train to stop.
Stuck up by the road side is a signal
Of danger on the track ahead.
Carried unfurled upon an engine, is
warning that another engine or train is
on its way.
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WHAT are you setting that child on
that quarto dictionary fort said Mrs.
D.. as the pater arranged his little boy
al the breakfast table. 4 am,' replied
he, fixing the basis of a sound English
education 'Yes,' said she, but you
are beginning at the wrong end
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Livery STABLE.

here is connected with the Hamilton House
-. livery Stable, with good horses, carriages
and busgies for the accommodation ofthe pub
Hc' i;c Horses boarded. and wellattended to, at
moderate rates. ~ w. orE""i'
a,,n 3, '66.-1y
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THE lawyers motto-Be brief. The
doctors motto-Be patient. The pot.
ters motto--Beware. Type.setter's
motto--Be composed. Das
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l.. TAYLOR.
HAMILTON HOUSE
wAYNEsBuae, GREENE CO.. Pa.
d. G. SPERRY, PnorRlEroR,

wAYNEsBURG, GREENE co. PA.
yJyHE subscriber respectfully announces to
the public that he has taken charge OF the
Hamilton House. which he is determined to
conduct as n first class hotel. Long expert
ence in bookkeeping has qualified him for
the business, and he feels perfectly confident
that he can satisfactorily entertain all who
NAV fayor him with u call. The house Is
large and well-furnishcd. 1t has underground
thorough renovation and been fitted in such
style as renders itquite pleasant Ihe rooms
have been e-papered and newly painted tho
table is abundantly supplied with the best edi-
bles the country affords, and pains are taken
to render guests comfortable. Rates as low
"A those of other hotels. d. g. SrERnY,
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STEAMER "ClIIEF-
@ TAIN,"R. II. ABRAMS,
A.M Commander, Capt II.
Sa:s;;;saSsssTTI53 Sa1gs5S;sT53 g. MASON, Clerk; leaves
Brownsville daily at 7 A. Nj, Tor pittspurph'
and leave that citv at p. NJ, daily
STEAMER "ELECToR,r Ronnnr ,, Phil
LIPS Commander r. g. TAYLOR, CLERK
leaves % Greensboro, for Pittsburgh Mondays, M days
wednesday and Friday ssrdsy %nS ri'a saVns on s Pits
s.ay,.,, Suy,, a. Spx. May 10, '66.-6m.
sTENOGRAPHY..wITHOUT A TEACHER.
4 SYSTEM OF WRITING WHICH WILL
"A prove Of vast importance ,,Nms 70 persons ~
wishinr 10 take notes, transfer sermons OF
snecehes % into manuscript. II may be ac,
nmired In q short time. Price postpaid, oo
cHcnta1 Address A. H. WOOL
S'. Boz l0i, Waynesburg, 70.
nov2s -2mo.
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" IA. mU " " VI A N ,
..rnnrrANr raIL0R.
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WV s~I-- ,,r
WATCHES AND JEWELhi' ,
MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE WRIGHT HOUSE
TvEEps ON HANDS ALWAYS a cho,c9 ,,n
n and select assortment OF watcnes .atns anu
iewelry. Repairing done at the io"eS' '"''''
api, ~
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TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION.

lnVdflaDly III auV'uCc. c.z
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at 81 5Opcrsquare
forthrec insertions, and 80 cts. asquare Tor each
additional insertion; (ten lines or less counted
square.) r. ~
Local advertising and SPECIAL NorIcEs, 10
cents per line for oNEinsertion, with
eg-A liberal deduction made to yearly al"
vertisers.
Advertisements not marked with the MN,
Der of insertions desired, charged for until
ordered out.
c5-Obituary notices and tributes of respect
inserted as advertisements. They must
be paid for In advance.
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handed these same identical stolen
po.l-boaks to Miller through mis-
take, intending to give him another
package of less important papers
connected with the case. OF course
Miller was delighted with the blum
der, and submitted them at once to
the committee, whono having the
honor and manliness to give the seat
to Miller, declared it vacant and sent
them back to run over again, when
to their credit many honest demo
Gratis all over the State, who became
disgusted with the intamy of the af-
fair. boltcd the Thompson ticket and
Miller was reelected.
1t was never charged that Mason
stole them in. person, as that would
require some nerve and risk, but that
he was the recipient of these stolen
votes whereby the people were de-
flauded of their rights by an outra.
geous piece of villiany, was a matter
OF notoriaty at the time, and never
TONED so far as we know.
delt will thus be seen that in addition
Mason's disloyal record as proven
by his own friends, which makes HIM
the special pet of the simon-pure
traitors Of his party in iowa and Il
great favorilo with JEFF. Davis, Kobt
= Lee, and the vanquiShcd leaders Of
the .'lost cause" he has also an en-
vlable reputation as a ballot-box
manipulation That's will recommend
him to a very large element in his
party who hold il great respect the
name OF John Calhoun Of candle-box
notoriety in Kansas, and the experts
OF the party in this line elsewhere,
who know so we'll how to manufac-
ture the greatest number of votes
and otfi' ers out of the fcWest number
Of voters.
eT4fFWg Fl tsesE .'} i
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Do This.

What we invite the citizens of NH:
city and county, and especially tho
stockholders in the st. Louis and &c
dar Rapids Railroad to do, is this
we want you to go to VIM. McIn
tires, about B miles South of tho city
and take a view of the work that has
been done and is now doing on the
above road in that vicinity. 10 sat
lsfy ourselves we went there on the
10th inst, and took the trouble to
walk for two miles Over the line OF
the road, upon which work had been
done. This two miles comprises a
large portion of the heaviest work o,
the line necessary to reach the sum
nit OF the hills out of the. valley Of
the Des Moincs. The grading on this
two miles is now nearly completed
:nd the magnitude of the work al
fea " done struck us as really stu
pen !ons, as through necessity thu
grazing of a railroad track must -be
in all cases in getting out of this val
ley.
We are satisfied that any person
who will visit this work will be con
WINGED that the money, Of the com.
.pany has been faithfully and iudici-
oQsly expended, and the enterprise is
prosecuted with no view to make a
sshow Of work, and for bun.
cumbe; but, on the contrary, that
those who are managing it have the
fullest confidence in the carly com
pletion Of this road to this city. We
especially urge upon the sceptical of
those who are continually asking if
any work IS being done on the road
to go and see for themselves. The
best evidence in the world. to answer
such an inquiry is the sight of the
work already done. The company
furnish the evidence in substantial
work, and they earnestly invite every
BODY to look at it, for the company
teel assured that this is all that is
necessary to eradicate all doubts and
remove all fears. Ii the money is
forthcoming this season every foot of
ngradlng in our county south Of the
!lHHer VIII be done before cold wealth
oer, and If this is not the. case the fault
therefor will lie with you, gentlemen
stockholders, and not with the men
Who are doing the work. The Treas
nref OF the company was obliged on
ine 10Th inst, to advance little of
Aieans " nIeeo ri.ssti o.,tin.,.ts-
oil believe some $4,000 due on that
say we arc not disposed to say
0)mefe OF what w saw of the work or
ITO give description; Of it, or an esti
e2miate at the amount done. Suffice il
0'o say, that we was much gratitied
with what We saw; and entirely sat
;lshed with the progress made, and we
know that any person who will 90
ana see the work will have no further
complaints to make, but will feel that
ne can safely rely upon the early sue.
cess OF the enterprise. The progress
hoW being made in the extension of
ths North Missouri Road, to the Iowa
statc line is all that could be desired
~ That direction, and there is not the
least shadow OF a doubt but the pres
entlenergy exhibited iii this and Da I
Nls county continued untilawe shall
nave exhausted our subscription, will
put us III direct railroad connection.
Win 81. Louis by this route in the
aeXt IL Or Is months. -.
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County Fair.

attention is called TO the commu
snication in another column Of Messrs
Moss, Meek, and CLANCY, a Commit
tee appointed by the "Ottumwa Dri
wing Park Association, to call a meet
ing at the Court House, in this city
on next Saturday week the 9th inst
Tor the purpose of organizing, a Wa
petio County Agricultural Society
and Tor the purpose of adopting a
premium list, and making such other
preliminary arrangements as may DC
necessary for the holding of a Conn
tyaFalr in October, Immediately after
the State Fair at Clinton, October i
2,3, and 4th next. s.5,s
I'll The Driving Park Association have
grounds most admirably adapted for
the purposes of an A gricultural show
with a magnificent track for exhibit
1nng trotting, pacing, and saddle hor-
ses, and they are now engaged in put
ting up fences, building the houses
sheds, and all othercoul.bu buildings
necessary SO that the people at q
nominal expense and with very little
trouble and labor, can haze a County
Fair this fall, second to none in the
State. gals a4
~ ~ will be understood that these
gentlemen designated in the different
townships arc not the only ones by
any means, who are expected TO at
t h the meeting, and take an inter.
est est ~ the matter, but it was thought
" the Committee that if certain we'll
known farmers in the county were
designated by name and invited 70
attend and assist in the organization.
that there would be more probability
OF = respectable attendance at the in.
ceptlon of the affair. ,s Ey1
ltonly remains now forthe gentle ;
men invited, as well as the farmers
ma people at large, who desire to !
'ee an interest and praiseworthy re- :
'lval in Agricultural matters started ,
n ."apello county, to attend the i
meeting called by the Committee, and Y
y Y. fe 81. assured that the organization n
~ commence under most favorable b
uspiecs, and that it will result in n i
ecidod and gratifying success !, L
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LIGHT!! LIGHT!!!.
Messrs, Lupton & Blind
O7Tt'M uF4I .GolfPfyY.
desire casl You attention to u new amt
I-HPROFED ILLT lNIN.4 TOR

which they are now manufacturing and
have on hand for sale. The advantages
OF the Septoine over Coal or Carbon Oils
Of every Kind, are: MIA a. S|
LIST. IT gives a soft, pure light. which in
intensity rivals all other illunlinators
now m common, use. equaling in brillian-
ce.y any gas light, and gives a steadicr
fame t ~ ,..1e@ /. tt'T....9. S,t.ssss,s ,s,i
I'd. 1t is inon-explosive and entirely
free from grease. smoke OF offensive odor
while burning.
3D.. 1t is cheaper than Coal Oil, and
may bts burned many ordinary la,np with
the improved Burner, thus adapting itself
to common use. - st
In short: the pleasing effect OF The light
PRODUCED hy fhs. Z 90
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i Coroner's Inquest.
OTTUMWA' Iowa. !

I4@ .4lsf Z E7s1i 80 :" = -, SuiJ -.
/ Testimony Of D. JIG. H,nsey.: a
few moments before o'clock, D. m.
little girl game to my house, and
wanted me to- come to Dombach's S,
sad her father was sick, I came
i've minutes before o'clock D. NJ
Mr.. Dombach was walking the floor,
excited excited. ! asked H he was sick; he
SAD mol have taken some wrong
medicine inc Said I, what have you
taken? lie replied, have taken
some arsenic that | had in my peck
ct instead Of quiaine. He said he
took IT and sat down to the table
and ate few bites, and immediate
" knew that he had taken the wrong
stuff. AT this time he showed mol
symptoms.of having taken poison
gave him him an emetic, sulphate OIL
copper. Hereplied tits too late. Tor
That y VIII 90 no good, I cannot live
He yomited, freely in .lessIl
than q 9 minute mute, 4 saw no. arsenio lin
what nat he threw up, | asked him.
how he felt; he said he felt no par.
tlcular burning about his stomach
Almost Immediately after that, lie
put his hand to his head ard said:
my y MIND 1'1t IS geettingwrong. | noticed
hat his eyes, temples and face be- )
gan to get red supposed It was
rom the effects Of vomiting. / but 3
ONE cold water on his head. and
Iad him lie down onthe bed. Soon
tier lying down, one. of his legs /,
ave an Involuntary motion, aud he
rled out, 20, my knee hurts me- me- . \
then immediately knew that he
ad taken strychnine instead Of arse. |.
ic. AS soon as could speak to &
I'm privately, ! said: Dombach You il
ave taken strychnine, instead of :
'senic! lie replied, i, Yes that was
!. ! asked him what he took it for J. !.
g said, | thought it was qninine &c &c
~ ~ took itfor the headache. j asked ha
m where he got it. Said he got il to t,
mct'me ago at Peters TO Kilt rats "
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l. is said that Lopez, who traitor
ously surrendered Querearo, Mexico.
to the Liberals, was assassinated af.-
wards, and his blood-money taken by
the assassins., IS RS
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Ice CREAM. A. Milligan is no "
prepared to serve Ice Cream to those
iavorlng him with a CALL at the Old
Post Office corner ~ 93t
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an exchange says that it is a safe
TVS % vet the wrists before drinking
cod Water, if at all heated. The ef:
iect y immediate and grateful, and
The dangerof fatal results may be.
Warded Oft ~ this simple precuu-
- f.
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NOTICE TO TAX pAYEPg

me Tax PAYERS of the city Of Ottumwa
are hereby notified that the tax books are =
now ready Tor collection and are in nv
~ ,a H.n NJ ~ sf.a purpose. All indebted to
Atarshals Office and settle mi cav" q. inc
JOHNS, WOOD, CITY Mnrsha1
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SEPl,OLINE

has Won tire admiration Of every person
whohas Witnessed it,. f8fs3
Al orders shout he addressed to LJtP-
TON & BLIND. 3Ottnmwa, Iowa. 81 left
ut theirs Office, on. Court street, hptween
Main ANA Second SITS. July24 ,67 dw3i,,
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II = = - - NH
POTTS CHEAP STORE
!. y 70 BUY YouR GOODS.

we are selling Heavy yhceting. Calico
Wlot Just I'M Brow n aid Bleas:l,ad 10,
i imesI,cs, Hickory, Shifting Checks Den.
HIS MS Iickings, Pants Goods Of ali kinds
n"se, ribbed and plain, Hoop Skirts
,r;n Styles Shoes, Caters, Buttons. irr;m
rnss' notions, &C., y, very cheap. Il
we are cnnstantly receiving New dc j.
da o.n New ORR At the great REDUCTION, il
customarss N 2a,ces, enabling us togive oul
Bone and see, PORTS inpnU'
- .''"'""a, iowa. July 22tf