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The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

IMPROVING SHEEP, looking for,
ward, the breeders of all kinds OF sheep
should carefully study the present char
acler Of their hocks--note their def i.
ciencies--and aim to rectlty these while
they continue to strengthen their good
points There can be no more absurd
mistake for any man to make than to
fancy he has sealed the last and ottiest
peak-that he has reached PERFECTION.
We do not propose here to point out
in detail the points or qualities in which
our best sheep are susceptible OF i'm
provement. This will be our business
for the year to come, as it has been
through years past, The best hocks
exhibit greater or lesser positive defects.
Nay, this is true OF almost, if not quite,
every individual sheep. We never, tor
example, yet saw Merino ram which,
judged even by the present standard Of
excellence, was not below the highest
mark in some one or more particulars.
And even excellence is but Q compora-
tive term-slgnitying the best which is
attainable. The longest wool may be
bred on longer The thickest may be
bred on thicker. In a word, every
quality sought for may be improved,
and, as we have already said, Is now
being annually improved. Nor should
this circumstance chill or discourage the
emulation of the breeder On the con.
lrary, the breeder who brings intellect
and high motives to his task, should
rejoice that there Is no limit to progress
in his art -RwH NrD Yorker
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
ssNperiG.'S Sale.

DY virtue of writ of Vendtioni Exponas,
ID issued out of the Court Of Common Pleas
of Greene county, and to me directed, there
will be exposed to public sale, Mt the Court
House, in Wnynasburg, on SATURDAY, 10th
DAY OF MARCH next, at o'clock, p. m.,
the following property, viz:
All the the right title, interest and claim of
Dclcndcnt of in and to II certain tract ofland
situate in Richhll township Greene county,
Pa, adjoining lands of Hlrrism Johnson,
John Killen, Barnett's heirs, John Laugh
ridge and others, containing EIGlIrY-rWO
ACRES more or less, on which is erected one
hcwcd log house. log Burn and other out
buildings, and about fifty acres Of which is
cleared, and on which there is good apple
orchard, &c,
Taken in execution MS the property of John
Iams Mt the suit of Thomas Iams for use of
Mary Ann Wilson. HEATH JOHNS,
jun3O, 'G7. ShH.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
WILD BILLS STORY.

1T was in 81, when l guided de,
tachment OF cavalry who were comm in
from Camp Floyd. We had nearly
reached the Kansas line, and were in
South Nebraska, when one afternoon I
went out of camp to 60 to the cabin of
an old friend of mine, a Mrs. Waltman
l took only one OF my revolvers with
me, tor although the war had broke ont
l didn't think II necessary to carry both
my pistols, and in all or'nary scrlmmages,
one is better than dozen, eff you shoot
straight. l saw some wild turkeys on
the road as was goln down, and pop.
ped one of 'em over, thinking he'd be
just the thing for supper
well, | rode up to Mrs. Waltman's
Jumped of my horse, and went into the
cabin, which is like most of the cab,ns
on the pararer, with only one room, and
that had two doors, one opening in
front and tolher on yard, like.
'llow are you. Mrs. Waltman =? |
said, feeling as jolly as you please.
THE minute she saw me she turned
as white as sheet and screamed: is
that you, Bill y Oh, my God! they
will kill you Run run They will
kill you = $40 Hm.
Who's a.goin to kill me said 1.
There's two that can play that game
It's M'Kandlas and hls gang. There's
ten of them, and you've no chance.
They've jos gone down the road to the
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

ANSWERS TO CoRREspoNpENrs-Stu-
dent-Atter careful examination of
Gibbon and many other authors. we
have arrived at the conclusion that Rome
was built during the night, because we
find it written, and have often heard it
said, Rome was not built in day.
Charley-There is no harm in glass
OF good whlskey, if you allow it to re.
main in the glass,
Eliza-You are wrong to think your
question poser. The chief end of man
is the biggest end. With some it is the
head with others, the feet
Frank-The coincidence is remark
able. You say the young lady is hands
some and so are you, both belong to the
Methodist church, both tond of mac
caroni, and both have had the measles
We advise you both to get vaccinatcd
and marry as soon as it takes.
Sarah Jane-Buttons were first used
about the time of the Norman conquest,
when ladies' dresses were made loose
and flowing, and were fastened by one
button at tho back of the neck. Ever
since that time the rage for them has
increased, AMI they have gradually be-
come larger, until, at this epoch OF the
nineteenth century, as many as a thou
sand al large a blacking-box top arc
worn on one dress, They are consider
ed extremely useful in making yard
dogs walchtul for when ladies' are re-
turning from the theatre at night, the
buttons on their skirts cause great
noise by rafting against the paIings,
Arthur-Earthquakcs are diurnal, in>
ternal, nocturnal and internal. and occur
when the central axis of the earth be.
comes refrigerated around the cellular
tissue of the sun by the lpnar causlc
spasmodic action of the moon, and,
acting in CONJUNCTION, gaslronomically
caused the rarifed vicls ,itules of the
antedeluviaL atmosphere to oscillate
rspidy against the outer crust Of the
earth.
N. B A very good earthquake, on
small scale, can be obtained at little
expense, by spllling turkey gravy on a
lady's dress, at party.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
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SheriM'S Sale.

DY viitue OF u writ Of FL Fa. istued out of
ID the Court of Common Pleas OF Greene
county, and to Inc directed, there will be ex-
posed to public sale ut the Court House, in
Wavnesburg, on SATURDAY, 10th day OF
March next, at o'clock, p. m, the following
property, viz,
All the right title, interest and claim Of de-
icndant Of In and to certain tract Of land
situate in Washington township, Greene coun
ty, Pa,, Containing two hundred acres, more
or less, about one hundred and sixty acres
cleared, and has erected thereon one hcwed
log house, hewed 10y stable and other out
buildings adjoining lands ol John Taylor
Robert Mccormick, John McNay, George
Wlsccarver and others, on which there Is an
apple, cherry and peach orchard.
Taken in execution as the property Of Thos
McNurlin and George Huffman at the suit of
q. w. q. Waddell. HEATH JOHNS,
iob20, 67-s ShF
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
Ssaerifi's sale.

DY virtue of a writ of Vindi Ex issued out
ID Of the Court of Common Please of Greene
county, and to me directed, there will be eX-
posed to public sale in front Of the Court
House III Waynesburg, IN
SATURDAY, 2ND DAY OF MARCH
next, at o'clock, p. m., the following prop
crty, viz.
AL the right title interest and claim of de-
icndant of, In and to u tract of land situate in
Jackson township, adjoining lands OF John
Morris, Samuel T.. Bayard John Rose and
so of which are cleared and has erected there
on hewed log house, log barn, 'og stable,
&C., and has thereon an apple orchard
Taken In execution as the property Of Jesse
Chedister at the suit of Atkinson Chodister.
HEATH JOHNS, Shl.
rnhIn.ta
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

IMPORTANT Bounty DECISION.
Secretary of War has decided that every
bounty claimant shall be regarded as
having served to the end of the war
who enlisted for three years and was
mustered ont with his organization, be-
cause the services of the latter were no
longer acquired, and is therefore emit.
tied to tie additional bounty under the
act Of July 2S, 1866. This is really a
very important decision, as 1t admits
the claims ola large class OF soldiers
for the additional bounty who would
otherwise be debarrcd from the privll-
eges of that act 'aa
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
CARMIcHAELs, PA

TIE first article Of Hayrers' Monthly
for February, "Wild Bill, is one ofthc
most interesting sketches Of peculiar
type of the western border men that we
have ever read. 1t describes some Of
the marvellous adventures of real
character named wild Bill" whose ed
uca,ion as frontierman and a noun
taincer admirably qualified him to act. as
he did through the war, as a scout. The
eventlu career OF this remarkable man
both before and during the war, is ad -
milably sIetohed in this article by Col,
oncl Nichols, who became personally
acquainted with him in Missouri, and
got the story from his own lips. The
article is protnsely illustrated.
We give one of the most remarkable
OF "Wlld Bill S" adventures, promising
tremendous physical strength, which
had been developed and trained by his
mode of life, aud that he was an uner,
ring shot. The substantial facts of the
affair were told the writer by an officer
Of the regular army, who, an hour after
1t occurred, saw Bill and his ten dead
opponents. The story is told by Bill
himself Is as follows:
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

"A TuoUGnr WoRruY OF CoyslDERA-
noN,-Many marriage begins like the
rosy morn, AMI ends like the snow
wreath. Aud why, 1t may be asked Is
this? Because the married pair neglect
to be as pleasing after marriage as be-
fore They forget that marriage has
Its Tomorrow as well as its to-day.--
The storm is often preceded by little
cloud. Welded unhappiness begins in
triGes and the life of the bltterest sor.
row too often has its origin in some
thoughtless work or insignificant ex-
preston which none ever thought possl-
BILE of causing dissatisfaction or unhap-
piness. '""
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
A VINE NEAR TlIE DOOR.

The Massachusetts Plowman well says
that traveller overa country road would
instinctively have his eye caught and his
thoughts somewhat tangled up by a fine
vine growing vigorously near the door
OF a home. II docs not matter how
small or humble that home may be,
it is raised IN the esteem of any observ-
ing passer-by, holding up the sugges-
tive shelter of a vine. II expresses love
in the house, thoughtfulness for what is
at once graceful and appropriate, pure
and healthy domestic sentiment; and q
spirit OF contented happiness which many
one goes the world over to find, and
looks for in vain. Such simple homo
ornamen,ed as this is O token Tor all
men to see, that the dwellers beneath
the root IL adds expression TO, are per-
sons OF feeling for what is true and
lovely, for native refinement aud quiet
happiness. There should not be farm.
house in the land without vine some,
whero contiguous. ..a l5a'a
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
CONVERSION OF SEVEN N-THIRTIEs.

To facilitate the conversion of Seven.
Thirty Bonds due in August, 1867, the
Secretary OF the Treasury has decided to
pay express charges until March 81, on
Seven Thirty Bonds transmitted to
Washington for conversion, and also the
express charges on bonds sent IN return,
Holders OF Seven Thirty Bonds falling
due in August, forwar ling the same hes
fore March 81, can feel certain of get
ting a prompt return of the bonds,
while, if conversion is delayed until
nearer August, the pressure for CONVEX
sion will be SO great as to prevent
prompt return of the bonds.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
TO CEMENT BROKEN GLASS.

Melt one ounce OF isinglass in two
wineglasstul OF spirits of wine over
moderate fire, taking care that the spirits
of wine shall not boil over. When
thoroughly melted it will form acolor-
less and transparent glue which will
reunite broken glass or china SO firmly
that the fracture will be scarcely per-
ceptable. OLl
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

New Trick IN LEDGERDEMAlN.-
new trick IN sleIght of hand has Just
been discovered Ii is sure to produce
wonderful effect, and scarcely ever
fails when neatly done:
take sheet ofnote paper, fold ifcare'
fully and enclose q bank note sufficiently
large to pay arrearages. Keep your
eyes on the printer, and if you can de.
tect u smile the trick is II success.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

me safe through it, after bed siege of
many a long week.
THAT prayer of yours, Bill, may have
been more potent for your safety than
you think You should thank God tor
your deliverauce.'
TO tell you the truth, Kernel res,
ponded the scout with certain solem-
nifty in his grave face, Il don't talk
about SIGH things for the people round
here, but alters feel sort Of thankful
when get out ofa bad scrape.'
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
&suaSG6i''S Smile.

DY virtue ofa writ of Vcnditloni EXponas
ID issued out of the Court Of Common Pleas
Of Greene comfy, and to inc directed, there
will be exposed to puulic sale on the premises
in Cumberland TOWNSHIP on SATURDAY, I'd
day of March next, at 10 o'clock, a. m, the
tollowngproperto, viz:
All the right, title, Interest and claim of
Ietrndcnt, OF. in and to Il certain tract of land
situate in Cumberland township, Greene Co =,
Pa, adjoiniNg lands Of Morgan Young VIM.
SharpncCk, Peter Hewitt, Rice farm and others
containing one hundred and three acres more
or less, about ninety acres cleared, and has
erected thereon n frame and Stone house, two
tenant houses tromc barn and stNbc, an ap-
pie orchard on the premises.
Taken in execution rs the property Of Geo.
W, Kelley at the suit Of Alvin Cloud, Hiram
Cloud and Eleanor Duvall tor use OF said
Eleanor Duvall
r3-If the money is not paid down on day
Of sale the Sheriff is directed to sell the prop
Grty. HEATH JOHNS,
jqn.lG, '07.-ts Sheriff
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
For Sole.

A number Of choice LOTS, In desirable
n situation In the borough Of Carmlchnls,
will be sold cheap, Also, an Iron Fire Proof
Safe, Of good capacity. II will be sold on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2lst, 1867, by
the Executor of Wm. Crawford decd. :
For further particulars call upon, or I'D
dress JAMES REA, Carmlchaels, Greene Co.,
penna. li febl8-ts.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

A MAN advertised lately to forward,
on receipt of postage stamps, Sound
practical advice that would be appli-
cable at any time and to all persons and
conditions of life On receipt OF the
stamps he sent his victim the following;
Never give a boy penny to watch your
shadow while you climb a tree to look
into the middle of next week.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

TEST OF SlScERlTY.--An Exchange
states that nephew OF Stonewall Jack
son is IN Connecticut to raise money
for educational purposes IN the South.
He says that in the Northern States the
Radical Republicans have contributed
generally, while the Democrats, whom
he regarded as his special friends, have
done almost nothing, nElqfq
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

Bonsor down upon little Stannory,
who's a great boaser about his swell
acquaintance, and his extensive travel,
and this year especially, 10 Palestine)
Did ,ou see the Dardanelles 2 Stan,
merry. 'Eh' The--ohl Oh, yo'--yesl--
Jolly fellars as ever | metl Dined with
'em at viennahl' Little s, has loft the
club.--Punch. .WA ..Hf.tI,r ar
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

CALUMNY.-The best way to defeat
calumny is, in the first place, to depise
1t, secondly, to live an exemplary life,
and, lastly, to speak tavorably OF every
one you know. Giving return stab
does not prove your innocence. ,5J
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

For the REPUBLICAN.
THE TYRO'S APOLOGY.
DY JUSIUs.
viii you excuse,
The crring views.
OF who can't dissemble
Who gets the blues,
AT trifling news,
And oft doth fear and tremble.
Well I know it,
/ am no poet
But just rhyming writer;
To those who "show it,"
Your prase--hestow It;
Their hearts and heads are brighter.
IT'S very hard,
To be a bard,
And always live in keeping;
TO meier discard
Our friends regard,
And keep our wit from sleeping.
Once knew her.
Still | WOO her,
The fair and witching muse;
But You have heard,
That this shy bird
Grants us short interviews.
BY fountain,
Ver the mountain;
Atleast so runs the story
Upon athrone
OfIight, alone,
She dwells in all her glory.
A youth, one time,
Tried hard to climb
The mountain that doth environ;
But or this side
OF coH he died
The too ambitious Byron.
And from his fate,
All who'd he great,
May learn useful lesson;
The more we soar,
The more and more,
The Joys ofearth will lessen.
The purast PRIZE,
Isin the skies,
But at the pearly portal,
Crying unholy,
Bending lowly,
We enter the immortal.
CARMIcuAELs, PA.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27

PnINEAs T. BARNuM was nominated
for Representative in Congress from the
lVth (Western) District OF Connecticut,
aftera spirited contest. The district IL
close; but he isn't apt to be defeated.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
IL. M-lE.. s&saU Gr5,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR ATLAV

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLORA AT LAW
VIII attend to all claims for back pay, b0un-
ty and pensions of soldiers and their representa-
tiyes The Pensions Of the following class are
increased IRON $S to Sl5 and $50 per month,
and W ,iows for children uuder sixteen years
50 per month each, viz;
lsl. Those who have lost the sight Of both
eyes. the use ofboth hands, or otherwise total
" disabled and incapacitated from performing
manual labor.
Cd All widows having children under six
teen years of age are entitled to So per month
additional for each child.
3D.. Guardians representing the miaor cHi
drea of soldiers are entitled to the same increase
as if the mother was living. augl, 'GG-tf.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
"SHERMAN HOUSE,' y
JUST OPENED BY
"H DHc 1I @wT

Tho5. ST aCS.aSs1@
POSITIVELY the most complete Hotel IN
j our town, Everything combined to iur,
nish the best accommodation ever yet offered
to the public, . -,,, ,..,,
Meals furnished at all hours, table proyld-
ed with the best of the season. Also, a me
ice cream saloon fitted up and at t'ached to the
house, and BAR unrivalled for the variety
aud quality of its contents Choice wines and
brandies, good whiskey, ale, fine cigars, &c''
form few among tie prominent Items -
Travellers and those desirous of reireshmcnt
will do well to call, 'Tom" still retains his old
reputation of an accommodating gentleman,
ane hospitable landlord. House, the one for
merly occupied bv the messenger Office
May ., 49, -ly.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
LIVERY STAIHAE.

here Is connected with the Hamilton House
Livery Stable, with good horses, carriages
and buggies for the accommodation oftho pub
Tic, Horses boarded. and well attended to, at
moderate rates, d. G. SrERRY.
auu X. 49, -ly
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
Executors NOuiCe.

T ETrETS Tcstamentaury having been
granted to the undersigned upon the es
tate Of II. W. Robinson, late of Carksville
Greene county Pa., deceased, notice is here.
by given to al persons having claims against
said estate to present them properly autheuti-
Gated for settlement, and those knowing them
pelves indebted to said eslato will please make
payment promptly,
SETH ROBINSON,
DAVID ARNOLD, JR.,
ian3O. ,G7-Gw Executors.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
WIN. B.@i.I ey,

WATCHES AND JEW ELkl.
MAIN STREET OPPOSITE WRIGHT HOUSE
TyEEpS ON HANDS ALWAYS A choic!,
n and select assortment Of watches ana
iewelry. Repairing done at the lowest rates
apl, ly
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
GEORGE 3. JEEFERY.

n ealer in Books aud Stationery Magazines,
~ Daily Papers Fancy Articles, &c., Way,
cab ury, Pa. npl, 'GG. ly
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
Communicated.

EACH THINKS FOR HIMSELF.
Due attention given to all who communicate for this
column
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-02-27
IEDWlTH'S OLD BUILDING,

opposite the Court House, and formerly oc-
cupied by the Post Office.
apis, 'GG.-tf.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-06-04

RonERT OrrARsov died in Springfield Pa,
last week. lie had been insane for thirty
years. but recovered his senses on his death.
bed, aud conyersed 1nteligently of occur
rences that transpired the day and week pre-
vious to his insanity making inquiries about
yoke Of oxen which he had valued, Of the
work on the farm. and OF old neighbors who
had been dead for years. The intervening
space was a perfect blank in his memory
During all these wears of mental darkness the
divine spark had survived, to be awakened
on the very threshold OF another world.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-06-04
U. y. GOVERNMENT,
the Western end Of the
Great National Railway across
the Continent.

Their line viii extouh from Sacramento. California,
across the Sierra Sssttas the California state lne
trsrsfsag the RICHEST AND MOST PoPULoUs FEC
MINING REGIONS Of THE TERRIToAIEs 70 the
vicinity 81 sait SAKE city
Il forms the SOLE WESTERN LINK of the only
to tie Pacific whleh IS adopted by Congress and
AIDED BY TUG ISSUE or uNIrED states BONDS
Their raai already completed equipped AMI running
Tor ,! miles from SAcFs4trnt1 within II ns Of tho
summit Of the serrs ant large amount ~ the work
Of Grading, Iunnene, &c beyond that point has been
The First Mortgage Bonds q tbls Company
Afford nnnsHa insnct safety aud Profit IN
vestors for the following among other reasons, siz
Hrst Tho rate q interest {, six per Cent
Gold, payable seai-auuaaliy in the City Of New
York.
Second The Principal is payable In Gold at
turty.
Third. The cost al the Bonds, EISETY-FIyE PER
CENT a. d ACCRUED interest, IS TIN PER CENT less
than that u the cheapest Six Per Cent. Gold Bear
ing Bonds Of the Government
Fourth The United States Government provides nearly
half the amount necessary TO build the entire road
and looks mainly 10 small percentage On the fu-
tpre II aitc for repayment,
Fnh oaing this liberal provision accompanied With
Extensive Grants II pubiic Lands by ~hich the
Government fosters this great ration Il enterprise
r. success Is rendered certain, and ~ financial sta
tiiiiy i altogether naependent Of the oontngen-
ess which attend ordinary Railroad tntfrqEises
Sixth. Tie Security q ia First Mortgage Bonds Is
therefore AMPLE ad their character for safety and
reliability i Hneansiled only by that Of the obhea
tons Of the Government it-ef
Seventh Tbs earnings q tile completed portion arc
already largely IN excess Of the interest Obligations
which the COMPANY VIII incur on twice the dis
tance aud are lily Increasing rendering the
interrupted psy nunt Of tile Interest absolutely
tam
Eighth At the rrseurat Of Gold they pay nearly 81
Per Cent psr .nausn on the amount invested.
The Bond. are ISSUED IN denominations Of 81 90 vita
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-06-04

THE Forrest divorce case is at last APP
preaching an end aud Mr.. T. will be com,
PEELED to pay some $4,000. Legal ingenu.
ity has fought this result for dozen years
but the last resort has failed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-06-04

GOOD sort Of manin Maine was recently
asked to subscribe for chandelier for the
church. Now said he, what's the use
of a chandelier? After you get it you can't
get any one to play on it.