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Gold, for the Bondholder-Rags,
for tho PoOnle.

IOE NHt NOHiNs
The Radical press Is striving to stihe the
agitation Of the currency question among
the people. 1t works but poorly. They
are doing upa considerable amount Of
and talking on the subject and be-
coming well posted.
The Crisis makes tile point that the proper
places for the discussion Of this subject was
In the private circle, the primary meetings
Of the people, In school districts, In town
ship aud in county meetings.
The principle of making payment In
gold to the rich untaxed bondholder, who
purchased his Government securities at
from IS to 73 cents on the dollar, and
requiring the hard working taxpayer to
receive currency worth but ~ cents on
the dollar. is so palpably unjust that the
question. when once agitated, cannot iai
to receive the prompt attention Of all
thoughtful men, of whatever party.
The entire taxable property of the whole
country is ouly equal to about twelve times
the taxes annually imposed for Federal
State and municipal purposes. SO that un'
less something Is done, this debt that no"
hangs over the country must be paid every
twelve years without any reduction Of the
principle.
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Congress-.

A majority, in each branch, met IN Con-
gress, on the 81, according to the Radical
call. There were thrty-iour Senators and
one hundred and twenty Representatives
present.
WThe Committees appointed to inform
the President that Congress was in session,
reported that ANDY had nothing to say to
that body. WILSON, SUMNER and DRAKE
all offered their nostrums to fix up Radi-
calism in the South, beyond the reach Of
the Administration or any of the civil au
thorites. WILSON'S is to be printed. 1t
will virtually wipe out every authority
In the South, but that of the military.
If passed It vacatcs all civil Offices in
Southern States within three days and au-
thorizes commanding generals to re-
tain all the present lncumbcnts and make
no new appointments or order elections.
1t authorizes Boards of Registration to
refuse to register persons applying to be
registered when they have Just grounds to
believe they are seeking TO evade the re-
quirements of the laws, and strike from the
roll within twenty days persons registered
and afterward found to be disqualified.
SUMMERS bill is to make suffrage uni
vcrsal, throughout the country, and indie
pendent Of any State authority.
DRAKE's bill provides for the vacatng of
all legislative, executive, judicial or minis
tcrial offices in the rebel States, not includ-
ing municipal officers but these latter Of
+ ers may be removed by authority of mil
Of 1fltrf.ts Tho
manding General in each military district
is to fill vacancies, thus made.
Mr.. EDWARDS also has bill, to make the
military the paramount power in all the
the rebel States giving the military sa-
traps exclusive power subject to the ap-
proval ofthe General commanding armies,
to remove from office any person holding
authority derived from any State govern
ment, requires the President to furnish the
necessary military force for that purpose,
ratiiics all the high-handed acts of petty
despotism which SHERMAN, SCHOrIELD,
ORD, &c, have pcrpetratcd.
This is the tone of Eadicalism so far as
the South is concerned, reflected in the
first days doings in the Senate. Are we
not, III acquiring u snall poTIlou Oh husslan
domain, contracting for all of her military
deSpotiSm.
In the House, SCHENcK and LOGAN made
dead-set against allowing any of the Ken
lucky members elect to be sworn into their
seats, until their loyalty had gone through
the purifying crucible of n Radical Com
mittcc. Mr.. ADAMS. member from the
i. = Lot; Ia, ,,,1 n
others kept out for the present.
Bully for ScHENK the country is saved
again.
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Wise Savings.

An oracle says. "in multitude of coun-
Seors there is wisdom" The leaders OF the
Jacobins are all wise men.
Beast BUTLER says the party leaders hung
an innocent woman, knowingly, but did it
to make political capital.
STEVENS says the fundamental prin-
ciple of their creed, is to confscate all the
Southern lands and give them to the ne
groes.
WILSON says the Radical party must so
manage that they can depend upon the ne
groes of the South, when the white men OF
the North turn against radical measures.
PHILLIPS says nothing less will do than a
black man for Vice President.
GREELEY says his party leaders are howl
ing Pharisecs.
WEED says = portion of the leaders are
crazy fanatics-the balance are thieves.
Colonel DoN PIArr says that under Old
Abe, "the thieves were all in office"
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Know Thy Destiny.

MADAME F. = THORNTON the great English As
trOlogist, ClairvoyRnt and Psychometrician, who
has astonished the scientific classes of the Old
World, has now located herself at Hudson, N Y .
Madame Thornton possesses such wonderful pow
ers Of second sight, as 70 enable her to impart
knowledge of the greatest Importance to the sin.
gle or married of eitherseN. While In state of
trance, she delneates the very features of the
person you are to marry, and by the aid OF an in.
strument of intense power, known as the Psy.
chomOtrOpe guarantees to produce life like pic
ture of the future husband or wife OF the appli-
cant, together with date of marriage, position in
life, leading traits OF character, &C This is no
humbug, as thousands Of testimonials can assert
She will send, when desired, acertined certificate
or written guarantee, that the picture is what II
purports to be. by enclosing a small lock OF hair
and stating place Of birth, age, disposition, and
complexion, and enclosing fifty cents and stamped
envelope addressed to yourself you will receive
the picture and desired information by return
mail. All communications sacredly confidential
Address in confidence, MADAME L. =. THoRSTON
z. o. Box 223, Hudson, MY. ap667dlycfs
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Sptfial Aotiffs.


~ A loUNG LADY returning to her
country bone, Ater asojourn Of a few months In
he city, was hardly recognized BY her friends.
10 PlaceOf cOarse, rpstic, nusred face, she had
soft ruby complexion Of almostn Nrble smoothness
and Instead of twenty three she -eally appeared
but eighteen. Upon inquiry as to the cause OF 50
great change, she plainly told them that she
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II an invaluable acquisition to any Lndy's toilet.
ny Its use eny Lady or Gentleman can improve
their personal appearance hundred fold. IL is
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impurities from, also healing cleansing and beau
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face as nature intended it should be- clear soft,
smooth and beautiful. Price 81, sent by mail or
express, on receipt Of an order by
WI CLARK 4 Co, Chemists,
No.3 West Fayctte street, Syracuse, N.Y.
The only American Agents for the sale OF the
same. ap66Td1ycfs
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To Consumptives.

The advertiser, having been restored to health
in a few weeks by very simple remedy, after
having suffered for several years with severe
lung affection, and that dread disease Consump-
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To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
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to be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will
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may prove blessing. Parties wishing the pre-
scription, Jrss by return mail, will please address
REV EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings County, New York.
May T. '67-dT&wIy-p&co-ny
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Wonderful, but True.

MADAME REMINGTON, the world renowned
Astrologist AMI neutrality-suspicious.
in "lairvoyant state, delineates thevery features
of the person you are to marry, and by the aid Of
an instrument of intense power, known as the
PsychomOtrope, guarantees to produce n perfect
and lfe-like picture OF the future husband wife
of the applicant, with date OF marriage, occupa.
tion, leading traits OF ehafacter &c. This is no
imposition, AS testimonials without number can
assert By stating place Of birth age, disposition
color Of eyes and hair, and enclosing nity cents
and stamped envelope addressed to yourself, you
will receive the picture by return mail, together
with desired information.
sEa5- Address in confidence, MADAME GERTRUDE
REMINGTON, p; O. Box 297, West Troy, NY.
April q, l887diycfs
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The old Yankee Trick.

The following item appears in the Albany
Journal.
"a gentleman from near Columbia, ). G."
a prominent leader during the war, pur-
chased few weeks ago, In Cuba, where he
has plantation, one of his former slaves,
who had been landed and sold By Boston
slippers
As long as there is negro to kidnap and
a market to sell him in, pious and philan-
thropic Boston ship owners will be found
ready to coin money out of his flesh and
blood.
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April IS, iS67dlycts 2s5 River st. Troy, N Y.
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To Marry or not to Marry?
WHY NOT

Serious IIeSIecII0ns for OunG Men
in Essays of the Howard Association, on the
Physiological Errors, Abuses, and Diseases indu-
ced by ignorance of Natures Laws, in the first age
of man. Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free OF
charge Address DIR. J. sKILLIN HOUGHToN,
Howard Association, Philadelphia Penn.
MAY II ls67-daM3nl npS co-nY
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Free to EVERYBODY.

A large opp Circular, giving information of the
greatest Importance to the young of both sexes.
II teaches how the homely may become beauti.
ful the despsed respected, and the forsake loved
No young lady or gentleman should fail TO send
their Address, and receive Il copy post paid, by
return mail. Address P.O. Drawer, n,
April 8, 1s6T-,l6mcfs Troy, New York.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

IAMEs y. LODGE ct al. vs. Elizabeth Lodgeet
u al Superior Court, case No. 3,6O3. In obedi-
ence to the command OF an order Of partition Is
sued by the Superior Court Of Montgomery Coun-
ty, Ohio, and TO me directed, will offer for sale
on the premises herein described, in Montgomery
County, Ohio, on
Saturday, August 10, 1851,
Alta O'Clock P. NJ the following described real es-
tate, to-wit: Situated in Butler Township, In the
County of Montgomery, and State OF Ohio, and
being hfty acres OF land OF the east side Of the
southeast quarter OF section twenty (20), town
ship three t), range (6l, east, in said township
and county aforesaid, with all the privileges and
appurtenances thereto belonging. said fam has
\ good log house and "a good barn and other out
buildings, and is nne land, within one and hall
miles OF Chambersbufg.
sad real estate has been appraised at $40 per
acre, subject to a uOwer interest of Elizabeth &.
Lodge during her natural life, and cannot sell Tor
less than twO-thirds the appraised value thereof
Terms of sale: One third cash on day of sale
and one third in one year, and one-third in two
wears from day Of sale, Deferred payments to
bear interest and to be secured by mortgage on
the premises o. q. II. DAVIDSON,
Sheriff Montgomery Co.
ODLIN 4 CAWLL, Attorneys.
July2 1SG7-Wit-i3
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Rings Vegetable Ambrosia

Is the most popular HAIR RESTORATIVE Of
the day. II Is cleaner, more richly perfumed, and
is warranted to restore gray hair to its natural
COLOR stop its coming OF; remove dandruG from
the scalp. and prevent badness. Read the follow
ing home testimony;
CERTIFICATE.
The following 10 to certify that have used
RINGS VEGETABLE AMDROSIA for the past
six months, and have found In 1t all that Is
claimed for II to perform. My head has been near
ly bald for several yeRrswil be safe In saying for
six years, at least-and by adhering to the direc
tions in the I Sc OF the AMBROSIA / am proud to
say that now have fine growth Of healthy hair,
whilst all other restoratiyes have failed. 1 can
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hair to its original color having seen It tested by
my most intimate friends. know IL to be Supe-
rior TO all other restoratives. What do know, 1
know from experience, in reference to Its proper
ties and would recommend it to all as being the
best article in market. WM NJ. HIPPARD.
Dayton, Ohio, August ~, 1895.
f. NJ. TUBBS 4 CO, Props, PeterborO, n II.
For sale by all Druggists In Dayton and every
where. DE- w. w. STEWART,
au25daw3m Wholesale Agent, Dayton, o.
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c$- The total amount of revenue re-
ceived for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1866, was $5Gl, ,572, 266. If there has been
falling off of S4O,OOO,OOO, as is supposed,
the amount received for the year was $52l,-
572, ,2GG.
When Mr.. BUCHANAN's administration
cost seventy millions year, there was such
4 big fuss kicked up about it-such loud
clamor for change--such stigma heaped
upon the Democratic party for prohigacy,
that nothing would do but try the expert
ment of Black Republican financiering.
You see the fgures--Old BUCKS less than
seventy millions, Old ABE Il Co.'S 52l1
milions-one pehurious and Insignificant,
the other lofty and gorgeous.
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

Dr. II. CONE may be consulted as folloWI: Z.
In DAYTON Atthe Phillips House, on Fridays,
June 21 July W; August 80 Oct, 4; Nov. 8.
In TROY at the Morris House, on Saturdays
June 22i july 2Ii August 81 Oct. 81 Nov, o.
DAYS, June 20; July rs, August29; Oct. 81 Nov. Z.
IN SPRINGFIELD at the Willis House, on
Thursdays, June 81 AugustlI sept.6I Oct 1Oi
Nov. Ia.
DR. CONE has had Ofices In each OF the above
places that he has regularly visited for the past
seven years, and as he has treated and cured many
Patients, in each Of the above places he can give
the best of references in each place as TO his skill
DR. CONE Treats and Cures all varieties OF
Ear makes NO charge for consultation; but II
those who consult him mt he ehArReG
Cash for his MediciQeS a -
Medicines that willlaSt patient from four 70 sig
months cost from Five TO Thirty dollars, 10 Cash
Address DR., e. CONE,
COLUMBUS, OHIO.
ocSO.diy
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Spsfial aIOtirfs.
Moth and EreckIaa.

The only reliable remedy for those brown dis
colorations on the face called Moth Patches and
Freckles is PRRRY's Morn AND FEEcKLE LOTION
Prepared only by DIR. B. C. PERRY, Dermatologist,
20 Bond street, New York Sold by all Druggists
in Dayton and elsewhere Price 81 per bottle.
July 2 'B1-d9m-Ih&co
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FEVER AND AGUR AND CHILLE.
THE BEST REMEDY TO CURE,Is
DAVIS'PAIN KILLER.

FOR rs USE.-TAKE
three teaspOonsful the Pain iller in about hal
mint OF NOT water we'll sweeteDed with molasses al
the attack is coming on, bathing freely the chest
back and bowels with the medicine, at the same
time Repeat the dose in twenty minutes II the
vomiting and il probably will II the stomach is
very FOUL take a little Pain Killer in cold water
sWeetened with sugar after each spasm. Perse-
veranee in the above treatment has cured many
severe and obstinate cases OF this disease,
SOLD BY ALL MEDICINES DEALEks'
Oct2l -dAWtf
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Errors of Youth.

A gentleman who suffered for years from Dery-
GUS debility, premature decay, and all the effects
of youthful indiscretion WILL for the sake Of suf.
fering humanity, send free to all who need it, the
recipe and directions for making the simple rem.
edy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing Ia
profit by the advertisers experience, can do so by
addressing, in perfect confidence
JOHN B. OGDEN,
~ Cedar Street New Nork.
May :, 1sG7.dT&w1y Tyr p&co-ny
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Thc PeODle'S Pets.

The Crisis says:
The "National Banks" alone have $3O3,-
100000 of their notes afloat, TO secure
which, and the moneys deposited with
them by the Government, they have been
required to leave In the Treasury, upwards
of $4,000 ,OOO of gold bearing interest
bonds. on which the people pay them about
S2l, 100000 annually in gold; besides de-
riving immense advantages through the
credit they obtain from the grant, by which
they secure deposits from the people to the
amount of more than thousand millions
more.
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tY-A Boston wit, defining the difference
between an accident and misfortune says !;
If WENDELL PHILLIPS should fall into the
river, it would be an accident. If he should
ever get out again, that would be misfor-
tune.
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CHASTELLAR'S
w HIT e LILO UlD
EI n A M Il T.

For improving and Identifying the complexion.
The most valuable ind perfect pIepEl utiCn in
use, for giving the skin beautiful peall Ike tint
that is only found in youth. it quickly lemoN es
Tan, Freckles, Pinlplcs Blotches, Moth Patches
Sallowness, EluptlOns, and all impurities OF the
skin, kindly healing the same, leaving the skin
white and clear as Hlabaster. Its use cannot be
detected by the closest scrutiny, and being aVCg.
etable preparation is perfectly harmless 1t is the
considered by the Partisan as indispensable TO =
perfect toilet Upw arus OF 30 600 bottles ele solo
during the past ear, sufficient guarantee OF it,
efficacy. Price only 70 cents Sent by mail, post I.
paid, ON receipt OF an order, by
DEKGER, SHUTS S X CO., Chemists
April l3, 1661dly cIs $50 River st. Troy, NY
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EB-The Russian Government has ordered
that in every Polish Catholic Church an al
tar, especially reserved to the Greek
Church, shall be established; measure
equivalent to ordering every Presbyterian
church TO contain an altar for the Roman
Catholic. Ard these vile Cossacks are the
nets of Boston!
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EB- The country is slightly safe yet!
SHERIDAN has been so far pacitied as to
postpone, but only for brief period, the
removal of ANDY JOHNSON. He got on a
little bust" the other day, slashed around
vastly, and was about to prepare the order
TO that effect, when one of his impressive
friends-the spirit of the " "lamented Dos
TIE"-sent him monition that the hour
had not yet come. Phil is game, however.
cB-The Pine Bluff Dispatch says that on
the recent trip Of Governor MORTON ofInd-
lana, from Little Rock to Hot Springs, he
rode In United States ambulance, and had
military escort.
Who said something about conscience
making towards
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EXACTLY of our Mind.

The Cincinnati Enquirer says of the in
dividual who, through Rlack Republican
instrumentaity, is now playing the role
of President, that two weeks have elapsed
since SHERIDAN insulted the President
grossly insulted him-insulted him in a
manner which no gentleman and no per-
son having the least sentiment of honor
could pass without immediate resentment.
1t appears that ANDREW JoHNsoN-the only
man who ever occupied the Presidential
chair-yea, we will go further, and declare
our opinion that there is probably not
another human being craven enough to
submit to it--has pocketed it. There is nc
lower depth of humiliation and persona
degradation. Ignominious expulsion from
office for the reasons assigned by the Radi'
Gals would have been the hight of honol
compared to this personal debasement.
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ASTROLOCY.
The Wcrld Aston ished
AT THR WONDERFUL REVELATIONS
MADE By THE GREAT AsTRoLoGIsT
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marry, gives you the name, likeness und chRfac-
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+. y. lRAwLR 293,
April IL, lSbT-dly y-cts BUFFALO, n. Y
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