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The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-06-19
HE SMERHDAX-WELLS I'M
BRGGLEO.
FOrcibIy Ejectment of Governor
WelIs-He Appeals 20 Gne Pre-
!, sfdent.
Nav ORLEANs. lnne s

'ii NEw ORLEANS, June s.
At half past nine this A. NJ, Brevet
Brig. Gen. John w Forsyth, of General
Sheridan's staff, called at the executive Of
fec in Mechanics Institute. and informed
Governor Wells that he bore written com
munications to him from the General com
mandine, which,was fOundtO be as follows:
HEAD QUARTERS 5TH ML. DIv., J
New ORLEANS, La. June 7.
To J. Madison Wells, Ex Gov. of La:
SIR -GOrerloI Flanders has just in
formed me that he made an official demand
on you for the records of office which you
have heretofore held as Governor. of Lou
iSana, and that you have declined to turn
them over to him, dispu'ing the right to
the renewal from Office by me, which right
you have acknowledged and urged on me to
the time Of your removal | therefore send
Brevet Brig. Gen. j. W. Forsyth of my
staff. t. notify you that he is sent by me to
eject you from the Governors room, forci-
.bly, unless you consider this notification as
equivalent to election. =. rH 'r
e..t Signed z. II. SHERIDAN,
Mai Gen. U. S. A. Com. 9th Mil. Div.
After reading this communication, Gov
ernoI Wells answered as follows Pr 'E
General Fb,sgth, Su-I surrender the
Office hold only to the sword. 3 f'
The Governor then called upon Judge
RYAN, of the Parish of Papides, to bear
witness to what he had said Without ma
king any response whatever, General For
syth withdrew.
The new appointee of General Sheridan,
MIR. Flanders, will therefore take immedi.
ate possession of the Executive office. Ex-
Governor Wells has consulted with eminent
counsel as to the proper course to pursue at
law. .. 'aHf rT.i ..a'i ,-Ifa
About half-paSt ten to day, Gov Elan
ders, accompanied by Gen. Forsyth appear
ed at the Executive office, and entered up
on his duties as Governor of Louisiana =
There was no ceremony whatever. ] He
stated that his efforts should be, to the best
OF his ability executed for the public good
The following telegram and letter from
Governor Wells to the President, protest
ing against his removal, came to hand dur.
ing the latter absence in North Carolina
I..I STATE OF LOUISIANA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
New ORLEANS, June a, 1867.
To HIS Ercet(eacB AndreU J0inS6h, Pres.
adentQf the U9ttd Stotes:
In advance of communication By mail |
respectfully and earnestly protest against
the act of Gen. Sheridan in removing me
from office as a usurpaton Of power on his
part, and to crafty feeling of personal
malice towards me because [ dared to ap-
peal from his unauthorized AMI arbitrary
exercise Of power in appointing Lavee
Board, j. MADISON WELLS, t
Governor of Louisiana, aE
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-06-19
vEvO CONsUMPTIvEs.

By $. b. SHoTwELL,
his Attorney. N
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
State Convention

The only argument which has been urged in
favor of the calling of a convention by the Leg
islature IS that if the Legislature does not dc
SO, the Radicals in the State will The reply
to this argument is, that if the military COM
mandant should allow any unauthorized per-
sons, as tom, Dick and Harry to call a con-
vention-which is by no means probabe-it
would have to be called in accordance with the
provisions of the military bill, and all who are
entitled by that bill to vote could do so, and
would have the same power to elect suitable
delegates and to control the convention as If 1t
had been called by the Legislature. 1t would
then be the convention called by the Radicals
themselves, and they would be bound by its ac-
ton On the contrary, if the Convention be
called by the Legislature, the Radicals may call
a counter convention, and present their consti-
tuition to Congress as the one representing the
loyal sentiment of the State.
The Gordian knot, however, will, as in the
times of Alexander, be cut by the sword.
Congress is considering a bill-which will
doubtless pass-which makes it the duty of the
military commandments to call State Conventions
In the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
The Impeachment Question.

The House Of Representatives was, on Thurs.
day, the scene Of a spirited debate upon the
impeachment scheme of the Radicals It was
participated in by Ashley, Butler, Niblack,
Milton, Brooks, Spalding, Fernando Wood and
Others Ashley wanted the Smelling Commit
tee to go at once to work. Mr.. Spalding said
he differed toto COLO from his colleague. He
had voted for every Radical measure proposed,
and yet it was claimed that enough had not
been done to suit some gentlemen; they now
cry for the head Of the Executive Fernando
Wood suggested that the Radicals wanted
more blood" Mr. Niblack said he did not
think Mr. Ashley was the proper person to
bring the impeachment matter before the coun-
try, inasmuch as charge was going the rounds
Of the papers affecting that gentleman ASHLEY
himself. Ashley thereupon tartly responded
that he did not yield the floor to have the gen
tleman ask him impairment questions. Ashley
was called to order by the Speaker, and shortly
thereafter apologized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
A Voice from the North.

We believe, as we have said in another ar
ticle, that, if the people Of the South, in this
the most trying period of all their bitter expe-
rience, shall remain firm and steadfast, reac
ton will take place in the Northern States
which will hurl from power those Infamous con-
spirators who are subverting all the principles
of Republican Government, and which will re
suit in restoring us to all our Constitutional
rights.
In speaking of the passage Of the military
bill for the Government of the South, the Al
bang IN. " Argus says:
''The conspiracy which seeks to perpetuate
the usurpation at Washington by cancelling the
existence of ten States, by overruling others,
by corrupting all, and which, for this purpose,
clothes an instrument with the executive pow
eir, the purse, and the sword, viii end by re-
volting the sense Of the people Of all the States
It IS here at the North, to the aroused and in
dignant masses of our free people, that we look
for that demonstration of public sentiment and
that exertion of power that iUsweep these plot
ters from place, in the very midst Of then
schemes, and at the moment of expected frul-
tion "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
The ImDeachment,

The Judiciary committee in Congress made
a report on the impeachment question. The
majority of the Committee report, that sufi-
Gent testimony has been brought to its notice
to justify and demand further prosecution Of
the investigation. They therefore, recon-
mended that the Investigation should be
continued. Dir. A. j. Rogers, in minority
report, says:-''I have carefully examined all
the evidence in the case, and report that there
is not one particle of evidence to sustain any OF
the charges which the House charged the COM
mittee to investigate, and that the case is who'll
ly without particle of evidence upon which
impeachment could be founded, and that with
all the effort that has been made, and the mass
Of evidence that has been taken, the case is en-
tirely bald of proof"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
The Fenians Fighting.

The Fenians have risen in various parts Of
Ireland. On Wednesday last, the 9th inst, a
fight occurred eight miles south of Dublin, be-
tween the armed police and the Fenians. One
Fenian was killed and five wounded, and 20(
captured. The Fenians retreated to the hills
north Of Dublin, with the troops in pursuit =
The police station at Kilmalock, 10 miles south
Of Limerick, in Munster county, was attacked
by the Fenians, who were repulsed with three
killed and fourteen captured.
The police barracks in Dromare county were
burned. The manager Of the Union Bank and
mounted messenger were shot in Dromare.
Dublin reports state that the Fenians seem
well supplied with rations and to have risen
suddenly in all parts of the island. They at
tackled the coast guard at Killalagh county
Clare, Gary Fort county, Wicklow and other
stations, taking the arms there.
The excitement at Tipperary was intense.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
Groceries G Staple Dry Goods.
ENACTS ARE STRANGER THAN
y FICTION

and we mention TACT that we now offer for sale,
near the Staunton Depot, GROCERIES of ali
kinds, and STAPLE DRY GOODS, at such low
figures as to induce purchasers to buy at once
Making almost daily additions to our stock, we
are offering constantly to our customers, Fresh
Goods, naming in part the following, viz:
Superior crushed, powdered, granulated and
Coffee Sugars,
Prime Porto Rico and Cuba Sugars.
Prime New Orleans Porto Rico and other
fast and black TEAS
Bakers Chocolate and Broma, best Italian
Macaroni, English Dairy CHEESE, No Mack
arel in Kits No Potomac Herring Not on
ly to the above but to our large variety Of spices
at very low prices, Starch, and Corn Starch, and
Dye Stufs, &C., we call the attention of house
keepers.
TO FARMERS and BLACkSMITHS. we
say, come and look at our Horse Shoes, Nail rods,
Nails, cut and clnch, before you buy. Also,
Hatters Trace Chains, superior Horse Collars,
Curry Combs and Cards
Lump and Ground Plaster, and other Fertil-
zers kept on hand, to supply the farmers at low
figures.
We especially call attention to our assort-
ment of Domestic and other Dry Goods such as
brown and bleached Cottons, Plaid Osnaburg
Checks, Canton and Wooden Fannels, also Sati-
nets, Tweeds, Cassineres, Kentucky Jeans, &c.
Prices reyy much reduced.
To PAlNTERS-we can furnish Linseed oil,
w hlte Lead, and Paints in oils, at a very small
advance on cost We have in store Machine and
Tanners also Coal oil, best quality, at very
low prices either by the gallon or barrel. Coal
oil lamps of different sizes and patterns, with
chimneys, very cheap
The best Het-Anchor Boiling Cloths can be
furnished to Millers, livery low prices, and on
short notice
We give particular attention to the purchase of
Flour, Grain, and other Produce, and keep for
sale such brands of flour as we can aoarrant to
consumers.
Inviting country merchants, and all who desire
to purchase in quantities. Tor unbroken packages)
to call and examine our stock Of Goods, we feel
sure that we can please both as to quality and
price of goods.
Camphor and Borax Tumblers, Gobets, Salad
OIL Soda and Soda Water Picnic Cream, and
Edinburg Crackers, and Tea Cakes, very cheap
by BAKER BROS.
Staunton, March 18th, 1857
Virg copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

SENATE, Saturday, March 1.-The Bank
rupt bill was passed and goes to the President
The Foreign Relations Committee reported
adversely on the resolution to protect the rights
Of Americans in Mexico by the enforcement of
their claims III investments made in Mexican
bonds
The report Of the Committee of Conference
on retiring compound interest notes was adopt
ed. 1t provides for the issue Of three per cent
loan certificates Of which 100000 shall be
outstanding
The veto on the Sherman bill was read and
the bill passed over It's to 10.
A message was received from the President
vetoing the tenure Of office bill 1t was read
and the bill then passed over the veto, 50 to IL.
The House bill increasing the duty on wool,
was passed and goes to the President.
The indemnity bill was passed and goes to the
President. Among other things it forbids civil
courts, Federal, State or Territorial, hearing
prosecutions for acts done under proclamations
or military orders.
The following are the nays on the Sherman
bill: Messrs. Buckaew, Cowan, Davis, Dixon,
Doolittle, Hendricks, Nesmith, Norton, Pat
terson and Salisbury. Absent, Messrs. Brown,
Guthrie, McDougal and Riddle.
The Legislative appropriation bill was passed,
and conference asked on naval appropriations.
The compound interest note bill, with Senate
amendments, was passed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The galleries were jammed The veto mes
sage was received at o clock and read.
The Speaker ruled that two-thirds of the
House could suspend and so fllibustering was
cut off and the bill passed over the veto-l35
to 4S
The tenure of office bill was passed over the
Presidents veto by vote of 1872 to 81.
FORTIETH CONGRESS.
SENATE, Monday, March Mr. Wade was
conducted to the chair by Mr.. Forney, and
the Senate then adjourned
1t is not probable the President will send a
forma! message to Congress tomorrow. II he
does, it will be very brief
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House proceeded to the election OF Of
fcers, and the Republicans nominated Schuyler
Coltax, who received 127 votes. The Democrats
nominated S. s. Marshall, who received 30
votes.
Mr.. Brooks, of New York, referred to the
fact that seventeen States were unreprcsen
Of which seven were among the old thirteen.
He presented the protest Of the Democrats "a
gainst further proceedings
The Clerk Of the House refused to receive the
protest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
For Safe or Rent.
HSOR SALE OR RENT.-The Ia

NOR SALE OR RENT.-The large brick
z House. and lot, with store room attached, il
the town of Waynesboro, formerly occupied by
Mr.. VIM. Withrow, and more recently BY Mr.
L. II. Antrim, in the central part of the village
opposite the Post Office, and Mr.. Withrow pres
ent stand. The house has nine good rooms, goo6
kitchen, wash room, and smoke house in bach
yard and there is also on this lot q large brick
stable The Store Room has a large Cellar anG
two good rooms above,
Altogether it is one of the most desirable resi-
dences in the town for a merchant or business
man. Any one desiring to purchase or rent will
be shown the property by Mr.. Duval who now
occupies the dwelling.
For terms apply to the subscriber at Barter
Brook, Augusta county, Va.
mar 12-3m* T. w. SHELTON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
I0b0ccOs, Cigars, Stationery, e,
CIGARS, SNUFFS,
Pipes. Stationery, Notions. &c.
SPRING TRADE.
A r MENTROUT e. SON.

ARMENTROUT & SON,
Corner of Main and Augusta Streets
invite the attention of purchasers to their large
stock of goods just selected and received direct
from the importers
The largest and best assorted stock of Station
cry in the Market
The largest stock and greatest variety of Pipes,
from the ordinary Clay up to the finest Nicer
schaum; Weichsel, Cherry, Italian, India Rub
Der, Reed, Root, and other Stems good assort-
ment Walking Canes fine stock Toilet and Fam
cy Soaps; Hair, Tooth, and Vail Brushes; Poclz-
ct and Dressing Combs-new style: splendid
stock of Pocket Knives, Pocket Ink Stands,
Match Boxes-new style; Pocket Books-some-
thing new; Blank Books, and Diaries for 1867
Backing and Backing Brushes; Tobacco Bags
and great many other useful Notions Macca-
boy, Rappee, and Scotch Snuffs; Levi Carrot
s. Sons Scotch Snuff put up in bottles, the best
in use; also large stock of CHEWING TO
BACCOS-all the favorite brands.
100000 CIGARS Of or ooa Manufacture. and
all accrranted as represented; none but the best
TObaccOs used
w. Dealers are invited to call and examine
stock before purchasing elsewhere, as we are de-
termined to sell as low, if not lower. than any
other house in the country. If not able to come
send orders which will receive prompt attention
and with every advantage which they would have
were the parties present in person.
mar 12-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
Cutie GrGJSi2sO,

M GRE GgASs.-Will Craze one hundred
IVA head of Cattle on lands located in the
county OF Randolph These lands are finely
producing abundance of grass of the most superl
quality
My brother, who lives near the premises, will
oversee the stock and the most regular attention
Will be given and the stictest vigiance exercised
over the cattle entrusted to our care
Salt furnished at cost
Persons DESTROYS of taking cattle there from the
Valley will be saved all further trouble by de-
liverng them over to me in Crab Bottom
For further information address me at New
Hampden, Highland county. Va.
mar 12-3t JAMES J.. SNYDER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
Castings and M0chinery.
sBERTS, NELSON 81 CO..

ID OBERTS, NELSON 81 CO..
Ia FOUNDERS & MANUFA CTURERS
OF Machinery and Agricultural Implements
at the AUGUSTA FOUNDRY
Staunton, Va,
keep constantly on hand Livingstonan Virginia
Plows and Plow Castings, Cultivators, Straw
Cutters, Box, Template and Cooking Stoves
Other Castings furnished to order.
Having provided themselves with complete
set of patterns of the eight horse Pitts Threshng
Machine, new style they are prepared to furnish
warranted machines at Buffalo prices
Old style machine Castings kept constantly on
hand.
For their Livingston Plows they challenge COM
parison with the best in the market
mar 12-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12

In the torn Of Wdynes6oro' and uicia,tp,
Under decree of the Circuit Court of Angus
we, as Commissioners appointed by said Court,
Will ofIer at public sale, on the premises on
Friday, the 10TH day Of March nert
the following desirable town property in the
| town of Waynesboro', namely:
That large brick DWELLING and STORE
HOTSE, located on corner in the centre of the
town, and one of the best stands for business in
the place. The building contains ten rooms. we'll
arranged for all family and business purposes.
a LOT on Main ST., on which is a good framed
Dwelling House, sufficiently large for any ordi-
nary sized family.
Two very superior Town Lots, on which is
tWo-story Brick Dwelling House. and out-houses
FIVE Acres of 20. Meadow Land, adjoining the
town, and equal to any in the county for grass
and other crops.
Also tract of Land lying on Back Creek. ir
the county of Augusta and adjoining the lands
OF nj oses l.. Alexander, G. b. Stuart, and Others
and in a region of great mineral wealth. contain
ing 100 acres.
Terms The cost of sale in hand one-third OF
the residue the 1st of July, 1867; one-third or
the LIST july 1863 and the remaining third the Isl
of July, 1869. JOHN J. LAREW,
JNO. TOWBERMAN.
feb l9-4ts Commissioners.
! lie auction. on the premises, near Mingo
Flats in Randolph county, West Virginia. on
Tuesday, the 30th day Of Ap1I,
tract of $500 acres of valuable grass land.
ABOUT lUOU acres are Hdckeu ana UoaueneQ;
the soil is admirably adapted to grass. The tim
Der is sugar maple, wild cherry, beech, some oak
and chestnut. 1t is situated on the valley fork Of
Elk river. The portion now hacked grazed $50
head of cattle previous to the war; 1t can be d-
vided into or grazing farms. Ifthis land was
cleared smooth, it would fatten 1000 head of cat
tie.
TERMS accommodating
If not sold it will be rented on the day of sale.
Apply to Bell, Echos & Catlett, Staunton, Va.
or to the undersigned, at Goshen Bridge
Jan 15-tds JOHN ID. STERRETT
Ex'or of James r. Sterrett, decd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12

The eetftg or having about as many sub
this place, it is to the interest of persons to ad-
vertise in the Spectator and it the duty of those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. It be-
comes the daty of agents, commissioners, admin
istrators, executors, and all who are entrusted
with the interests of others to advertise in the
SPECTACLE as it has much larger circula-
ton than any other paper published here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
amusement.
yEysEEI TEEEIgPEANS

4 at the Town Hall
FRIDAY NIGHT, MARCH 18TH, 1867
Acting and Stage Manager. HARRY LANGDoN.
W!ll be presented, for the second time with adj
ditonal splendid scenery and beautiful music
the favorite play of
''TOODLES!V
To conclude with the highly amusing farce
Buckstone': best piece:-by request of many la
consequence of the inclement weather,
THE DEAD SHOTp
The Thespans will make this the most attrac-
tive entertainment ever given. Tickets % cents.
For sale at Dr. Wayt & Bros Drug store
No Tickets good but those sold for this enter
tainment.
Ng~ POSITIVELY NO DISAPPOINTMENT.
mar12-Vin. & Vir. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
The Presidents Veto MESSAGE.

We publish upon the first page the veto, by
President johnson, Of the monstrous bill known
as the force bill, or the Steyens-Sherman-
Sheliabarger BILL
In enormity, that bill which is now law. as
it was passed by two-thirds vote in both
Houses of Congress over the veto. surnasses
any which was ever adopted by any Legisla-
tive body in any country at any time, and the
President message vetoing it is one of the
abest papers which has ever issued from any
department Of our Government since its estab-
hshment It analyses and dissects the bin in
the most successful manner It is useless to
comment upon it, as it will be read by every
one into whose hands this paper will fall. We
invoke all 70 read ii carefully and thoughtfully.
On Friday night last, the Central Hotel In
Washington city was destroyed by fire. The
falling walls caused house adjoining to fall.
and number of persons were buried in the ri,
ms. 1t is supposed to have been the work of
an ineendiary, and a man by the name of Lul-
ley has been arrested.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
Tuesday, M03'ch ~, 1867.

va The circulation of the Spectator is about
as great as the combined circulation of both the
other papers published in this place, and has as
many subscribers in this county alone as are con-
tanned in the whole subscription list of either of
the other papers,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
More Requirements.

Mr.. Sumner joint resolutions requiring fur
Their guarantees for reconstruction in the
South, provide, in addition to universal suf-
frage, without distinction Of color, that the
existing governments must be vacated and take
no part in the reconstruction; that provisional
governments must supersede the present Illegal
governments; that none but loyal persons shall
take part in the formation of new State govern
ments that public schools must be established,
open to all, and that homesteads must be secur-
ed to freedmen. Mr. Wilson's bill, also exact
ing additional guarantees provides for a regis
tration, requires an oath Of allegiance before re
gistration as voter, aud artanges for State
Conventions to be called by the military officers
in command in the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-12
I AEGE SALE OF VALUABLE PER.
A SOMA PROPERTY

Owing to the extreme inclemcy of the weather
and bad roads my sale is postponed until the 9Th
and 9Th of March, when the following property
will be sold to the highest bidder, and the farm
rented
II head of horses, of them young draught
horses, riding horses, Onestallion, pair of bug
gy horses-well matched-a lot of young cattle,
cows-one of them recently fresh-50 head of
stock hogs or 400 bushels of corn, 5 or tons of
hay, lot of fodder, oats, bran, and buckwheat
flour, elegant wheat fans, sets of farm harness,
I sets of buggy harness, sets stage harness, new
fly straps and harness, big plows, harrows. a
lot of double and single shovel plows, new BUG
gies, one with top, two two-horse wagons with
tongues and shafts, sulky, plantation wagon
sleigh, grindstone, grain and clover cradles
bedsteads and bedding one gold and two silve,
Watches pistols, rifles, one new cooking stove
| parlor stove apple butter, fruit of all Kinds,
new falling leaf table, Dishes &c. ; in short every
thing belonging to well regulated farm will be
sold. d. A. PLECKER
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