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The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-07-03
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and ruin stared our women and children
in the face, | followed the example of
our noble leaders--surrendered all polit-
lcal lights and became one OF CONCUR.
ed but still proud people. Our war had
been no boys play Our surrender
was no farce. No politician had aught
to do with the iuale, and our proudest
and noblest simply receive parole say.
ing, ne shall not be intertered wih Jythc
United States authorities, as tong as he
o0SerueS Ibis parole, and the d,rs in force
'chere he may reside This, then, was
our actual condition on July lst, 1865.
In a short time million of soldiers
stacked their guns and resumed the
peaceful pursuits of lite. And in two
short years we have taken giant strides
In the march of improvement and recon-
strucllon. We have not been asked to
love the dominant party, nor to kiss the
rod that smote us but the victors have
The right to say, shall VIC make the brave
men our friends by courtesy, or shall We
make the towards friends through tear!'
And they, only, have the right to make
the laws, which we have simply the right
to obey, or leave the country, or remain
aliens in our own land
The proper policy OF the yictors to
pursue is not my province to discuss,
neither have | a right to complain, nor
VIII l presume TO advise. l can simply
set my soldiers an example OF patience,
industry ard enterprise, to build up our
broken fortunes and make the land
bloom again in peace, confidence and
plenty ; theretoreI will accept all cour-
lesles and tavors that the law may grant
me. and not let my individual likes or
d!Slikes interfere with my duty to the
country IN which my children at least
have an Interest. can now but repeat
what l had occasion to write once be-
tore Apologies for the past or promis.
es fer tina future would indicate a want
OF confidence in my own integrity I
have simply done what conceived to be
my duty, and propose to do 1t now
The Confederate Government wiped
out States Rights the first year of its
existeuce--a bloody war wiped out
slavery, and wiped out the Coniederaey,
so they are obsolete ideas and the plain
question now presented US Is, Will you
accept citizenship under our terms az
contained in this law ? and / .mphati>
caIly answer YES Let each and every
white man in the South say, Abstract
ideas or obsolete theories shall not gov
ern me, for shall look facts in the face
as they exist, and make the best out of
the future, without moping over the
past. 1t is not to be presumed that I
shall be asKed to compromise my honor
or to be false to my friends, for am
compelled to obey the laws, and being
an elector simply gives me an oportuni-
ty TO make the laws moro favorable
then will confidence be restored, and
plenty abound once more r..
Yours, most respectfully,
M. JEtF. THOMPSON:
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DON'T BE ABOVE YOUR BUSINESS.

DON'T BE ABOVE YOUR BUSINESS.
We do not know that the following
anecdole, told Of Jacob Astor, is true,
but truth OF fiction, the moral it embod~
les is not the less apparent, and we give
it for the wholesome lesson il conveys
DO you ever credit, Mr.. Astor T. In.
quired Mr., X, e,,
i do not credit strangers, sir was
the reply, unless they furnish satistao.
tory city references
Them quoth Mr., X, the skins I
have selected must suffice this time,' and
paying for the same he departed.
In the afternoon of the same day, just
before tho sailing of the New>Bedtord
packet. the young trader returned for.
his fnrs. Throwing the whole pack upon
his back, he left the store, but had not
proceeded dozen yards from the store
when Mr. a. called his name, bidding
him come back.
SIR said Mr.. A., you can have credit
for any amount Of goods you require,
provided they are to be found in my
store
But-' stammered Mr.. L., 'but--my
dear sir, | can give you no city refer.
enccs--rm stranger here
Il ask no other recommendation re.
sponded the rich merchant, than that
already furnished by yourself The
man that is not above his business need
never hesitate to apply to John Jacob
Astor.'
Thus commenced trade between two
merchants, which was continued to the
satisfaction and advantages of both of
the most eminent capitalists of New.
Bedford Mass, and New York. 500
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-07-03

TIE spirit of the Fourth of July Is
revlvlng at the south, and quite a num-
Der OF celebrations areannounccd at diff.
terent points. Among others, the white
Unlonists and freedmen OF the nine
eastern counties of Virginia, including
King George, King and Queen, West.
moreland, Northumberland, Lancaster,
Essex, Carolina, Middlesex and Rich
mond, are to have a mammoth ceebra-
ton at Cobden's Park, on tho Rappa>
hammock river, four miles below Rich,
mond Court House. L. ~. Ayers, Of
the Freedmen's Bureau, is there making
arrangements, and the Congressional
Union Committee will furnish the speak,
erS'
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-07-03

Conc THRouGn THE MorIoNs When
the news Of the surrender of Gen. Corn,
wallis to Gen. Washington reached
Stra,ford, it was on Sunday, and during
the hour of worship. Word was imme.
d,ately taken o the pulpit, where Parson
Whetmore was engaged in delivering
hs discourse Drawing himself up to
his fullest height, and making known
the intelligence, he said: l
My friends. this is no place for bols-
ferrous demonstrations We will, there's
fore, in giving three cheers, only 10
through tho notions
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-07-03

Two HOURS reading of good news
paper is as profitable as six hours work
out Of twelve. The farmer and the
produce dealer equally should under-
stand the markets Sometimes to know
thing is the same as to earn S1O0.
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SOLDIERS FAREWELL TO HIS MUS

Old comrade mine these long years thro,
Unlike most friendships we pursue,
Your aim found was always true
My musket.
How strange we were when first we met.
I'm sure / never shall forget
Old times and scenes--I sac them vet!
My musket.
When we each other understood,
Your line and stock found were good;
And play me false you never would
My muskct.
found you rough and quite uncouth;
You're polished now, and bright and smooth
And when you spoke twas for the Truth
My musket.
How straight we looked them in the eye,
when forth we went to ''do or die"
In battle, under Freedoms sky
My musket.
All! who could then our feelings tell
When fore your fire the ioeman fell:
Twas then you did your duty well,
My musket.
Good bye! "old chum," you've got to 60
'lis sad to part, love you so!
Id keep you, but ~, s." says "No!"
My musket.
Henry AStea.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-07-03

GUILTY OR NOT GulLTY9' sharply said
a city Judge, the other day, to an mat.
tentlve female prisoner in the dock -
Just as your honor pleases It's not for
the like o me to dictate to your honors
worship was the reply. ...
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ss0hert EPO,agl,erGy,

Carriage SssE& SsssEs.& Manufacturer
WAYNEsBuRG, Pa,
ID DESPECTFULLY gives notice mat ne mas
IL located in Wayneshorg, "a, whefe ne III
tends to manufacture
G A r. RIA G e S
Ofevery description. From his experience l,,,l IN
the business he feels confident that his Work,
in style, finish and durability Will give entlre
satisfaction It's his sdcterminationto ITO purchase
she best material in market and employ none
but competent worSmen.
rzrAll new work warrentcd for one year.
Waynesburg, Feb. 81. 1850 Il
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"SHERMThFT ROUSE"
JUST OPENED BY

ThoS- bradley
POSITIVELY the most complete Hotel in
|. our town, Everything combined to fur
nish the best accommodation ever yet offered
to the public,
Meals furnished at all hours, table prOvid
cd with the best of the season.
Travellers and those desirous of refrcshment
will do well to call, Tom" still retains his old
reputation of an accommodating gentleman,
anG hospitable landlord House, the one for
merly occupied bv the Messenger Office.
May ., '6G.-ly.
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y7WK-0.s B0lE Sy,

WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE cou HOUSE
TEEpS ON HANDS ALWAYS A choice
IN and select assortment Of watches and
jewehy. Repairing done at the lowest rates.
apl, ly
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-07-03

In Vermont, the following lines are inscrib.
ed on beard near a watering-place:
Temperance fountain good as can be;
Better far thon rum or brandy;
If this truth excite your fury,
Let your horse be judge and jury"
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TYING HER BONNET UNDER HER CHIN.

Tying her bonnet under her chin,
She tied her raven ringlets in;
But not alone in the silken snare
Did she catch her lovely floating hair,
For tying her bonnet under her chin
She tied q young mans heart within.
They were strOlling together up the hill,
Where the wind comes blowing merry and
chill,
And it blew the curls frolicsome race,
All over the happy, peach colorcd face,
Till scolding and laughing she tied them in,
Underher beau iiul, dimpled chin.
And it blew color, light as the bloom
OF the pinkest fuchsias tossing plume,
All over the cheeks of the prettiest girl
That ever imprisoned romping curl,
Or, tying her bonnet under her chin,
Tied a young mans heart within.
Sleeper and sleeper grew the hill
Madder, merrler, chiller still
The western wind blew down and played
The widest tricks with the little maid,
AS tying her bonnet under her chin
She tied u young mans heart within.
Oh western wind, do you think it was fair
TO play such tricks with her floating hair ?
To gladly, gleefully, do your best
Topillow her againstthe young mans breast,
Where he as gladly folded her in,
And kissed her mouth and dimplcd chimp
Oh, Ellcry Vane, you little thought,
An hour ago, when you besought
This country lass to walk with you,
After the sun has dried the dew,
What perilOus danger you'd be in
AS she tied her bonnet under her chin.
GRAMMATICAL TAUTOTOLOGY.
I'll prove the word that I've made my theme
IS that that may be doubled without blame;
And that that that, thus trebled, l may use,
And that that that that critics may abuse
May be correct. Farther-the dons to bother
live that's may closely follow one another;
Cor be it known hat we may safely write
)r say, that that that that that man writ was
right
Nay cen that that that that that that followed
Through six repeats the grammer's rule has
hGllowed;
md that that that (that that that that began)
Repeated seven times is ght!-dcny't who
can.
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1r is exceedingly bad husbandry to
harrow up tho feelings Of your wife.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-07-03
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
WaIneSbC1rg,
Oh
'Iay lG, 'G6. .-ly.

D. BOXER, Prcs't J. c. FLENNIREN, Cashier
DISCOUNT DAY-TUESDAYS.
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Z LEWIS D-AX,
DEALER IN Books Stationery, Wall Paper
IL Window Paper, &c. Sunday School
Books of all kinds constantly on hand, room
in Mrs. Rush's building. formerly occupied
by Cottcrel & Taylor, Wayncsburg, Pa.
MAY ., 'GG.-ly
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PETROLEUM V. Nasty, p. NJ.

(Wich is Postmaster) and Professor in
the Ham and Japbeth Free Academy
for the development OF the intelleck
Nv all races irrespective of color.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-07-03

A VISION OF THE NEXT WoRLD-MR. Nasty
In A DREAM-Is PRESENT IN THE LOWER RE-
GIoSs DURING THE CONSIDERATION OF Mr.
GREELEY'S CASE.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-12-25

TAG PREsIDENcY.-We are in recent o.
numerous COMMUNICATIONS on this subject
recommending candidates for nomination
which We refrain from publishing, as VIZ
deem 1t unwlse 10 provoke a premature can.
vass Of merits prior to the nomination, which
may be conducted with such asperily az lo
prevent the harmonious action which is neces.
,sary for SUCCESS. Ofcourso, the merit, and
value Of the prominent candidates will be
discussed, and we have no doubt that the
position Of the rarty will be such Us will
enlble all its mem bers to unite in SUPPORT
OF the regular candidate. The common
views Of the Democratic party, the erea,
principles which it advocates, and It's decided
policy, will DO declared by the National
Convention, and with such a platform there
will be presented a candidate in accordance
With its doctrines. Success, hoNeyer i'm
rortant, must not be gained BY sacrifice Of
rrinciple-truthful and out spoken must be
10 leaders in the fight, and under an anima
I'D land satisfactory ralying cry, victory can
be achieved. Silence and falsehood will
both be avoided when the tune for speaking
the truth on bsnaR of the wheie psrty has
arr; ved - Ane
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-12-25
The LApY's FmENp, FOR JANUARY

The LADY's FMEHp, FOR JANuAnY.--
Two finely executed Steel Engravings lead
off the January number Of this "Queen Of
the Monthlies." One is called "My House
hold,' aud the young husband certainly
seems to be very well satisfied with his
treasures. The other engraving is q puTcH
SKATING SCENE, and is very seasonable and
appropriate. The colored Double Page
Steel Fashion Plate, is, as usual, unrivaled
in elegance, and fidelity to the mode. The
engraving 'Dogs will be dogs, is irst.rate ;
and the many illustrations of the Fashions,
ETC., all the ladies will know how to appre-
ciatc. The music for this number is "Thc
Moonlight Waltz" The literary matter ia
by Verginia Townsend, Elizabeth Prescott
who begins n fascinating story, called "a
Dead Mans Rule'-Florerce Percy, the
distinguished Poetess; Louise Chandler
Nloulton, Margaret llosmer, Aunt A!ace,
Una Locke, etc., etc.
The publishers are sending the December
number, which is very beautiful one, free
to all Nev Subscribers for 1868.
Other great inducements in the way Of
Premiums, &c, are promised to subscribers,
and our readers should send for a sample
copy, containing all these liberal offers -
Sample copies will be sent for fifteen cents
Price with engraving $3.50 year; Four
copies with one engravirg) $500. One
copy Of Lady s Friend and one copy of Sat.
urday Evening Post land one engraving,
800. Address Deacon & Peterson, 3l9
Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
We will send the DEMOCRAT and the
LADY's FRIEND one year for three dollars
and fifty cents. Payment invariably in ad-
vance. 1t is the best aud cheapest way to
take a MaraZiue.
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The Old Guard for January.

The O.d Guard for January, is received,
and fully sustaios the reputation il has won
as second to no magazine in oar country il,
popular interest, while it j. the ablcst expo.
nent Of the true principles Of Democracy. -
This number opens with an article by the
editor, on tricks Of President Making"
followed by thrilling historical romance,
founded upon the fall Of the Italian States,
1t is o romance Of great power. translate
expressly ior The Old Guard, from one OF
the most distinguished Of all italian writers
ofmodarh time, Monlcrerde, and with .
detail Of the arts TO which tyranny resorts
to destroy liberty, containing a charming
love story. ''The Strange Story OF Baron
Trenck" il an article Of great interest, and
the first chapter Of an original novcl, BY
Miss Nellie Marshall, Of Kentucky, cutiiled
dead Under the Roses" giving promise
Of one ofthe most fascinating serials Of the
curraut year. The frs. Of Or. Van Eyio's S
new series ofarticlcs on Types Of Mankind"
il On the Caucasicn type, illustrated with i
splendid colored picture Of . model man e
our race. The article is Of great interest
and worthy of preservation for reference on
this Important enbject. The Book Table"
and the EDITORS Table" which are full
mp to the mark Of the bos: matter and style.
close the number, which is ccrtainiy one Of
the ablest and most interesting Of tie New
Year numbers Of ali our magazines. Single
copies. rs cents; $3.Go per year, Van
Evrie, Horton & Co., No. lG2 Nassau street,
New York.
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COMMUNICATED. !
EDUCATION.
By CLUslNt FONTEs.


Ibt s0tsaflp" 'otms fUr common mind
Jusi as the tsig Is bent the tree IL inc,i led
Pope.
10 make, us happy to know, that old
Columbia County with the rest Of the State,
has awakened to itq dearest and best inter.
es.s and that it has come to the conclusion,
that its sons and daughters must be educnted
That it cannot afford to lose some Of its
brightest. gems and most precious treasures
by, allowing the wealthy to bear off the
palm won in the contest Of learning; be-
cause the poorer class has no, the means to
prosecute their studies beyond the precincts
1T may be) Of q badly conducted District
School.
TO show that some of the brightest stars
in the literary, and religious consultations
have arisen IRON poverty We need but call
your attention to q Franklin of the United
States, and Luther Of Europe. But now
the people Of Pennsylvania ore taking their
sons and daughters to the fountain of knowl-
edge, that they can haze the thirst for learn
ing that nature has implanted in them, fos-
tered by placing in their reach every facility
for having this thirst qucpched as for a
good substantial common school Education
can satisfy the cravings of mind painting
for a greater knowledge Of the world in
which We live and its surroundings.
The desire for knowledge is perhaps never
greater in u person than when Il child. 1t
finds itself surrounded by things that are as
strange to il, as it is to them, hence arises
the desire TO know the name origin, and con-
stitNtion Of these things, an it only await
tor some person to net as its pioneer and
clear the obstacles from its way, and lead il
safely on in these untrici ana unknown re-
gions But we should not forget that, as
the Rev. DE Haven says; ''Thc desire Of
knowledge is not Of ncce,sitya virtuous aiiee
ton Of the mind" And, therefore as
knowledge is useful 10 good man in pro.
mo,iug the best interests Of society; it also
helps the evil nan in palmiug of bis imro-
sitions OF the unedncated persons Of any
community. and likewise to SOW the seeds of
vice, that may affect the happiness of thou
sands OF our fellow men therefore we may
see the very great importance Of having the
''twig," Of which Pope speaks, stood up.
right that We may have straight, beautiful
and nsatu tree
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-12-25
Death Of Mai. f. Skunk.

We more than regret to learn that Major
Frank Skunk. of the U. $. A., suddenly de-
9arted this life at Richmond, on Thursday
ast. We have no particulars. He was one
# the most efficient and brilliant officers in
he regular army. He was a son of Gov.
hunk-a name enshrincd in the heart Of
every honest man in the Commonwealth.
We have time for no more thun to say that
bereaved family have the sincere SYM
pathy not only Of the community, but Of the
State.-Pat,1ot d rnion.
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NJ 4 X n J. u ,

In ilanilie, ou Tuesday the l.th inst, q,
the residence Of the brides hrothcr-in-law.
Nr Samuel Carr, by Rev. J. $. Miller, Mr.
y. u. Carter. Of Willia.nsport, to Miss
Matte a. Welliyor, Of White Hall, Nom
tour County. Pa
On the 9TH inst. by the Rev. n. J. Wal
Ter Charles kunklc Of Roaring Greek. to
Miss Mary Margaret Trump Of Orangevie,
Columbia County, Pa.
On the same day, by the sane, at Light
street, Francis Frances to Miss Rosetta
Nluch|er, both Of Ligh, Street, Columbia
County, Pa
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-12-25

NOAH p. SMITH ARRESTED. will be
recollected by our readers that upwards of
two yoars ago--in February, lS65--one
James HoSic, an otiicious character employ
cd as a deserter- catcher, was shot While
attempting to arrest a leserter in Newton
township, Lazcrne County. A reward Of
$1,000 WAS offered by the Provost Marshal
Of the Ln2erne District for the arrest of
Noah p. Smith, charged with the shooting
OF Hosio. IN Sunday last ho was taken
prisoner by McCasey, of Scranton, conveyed
to that city and confined in the lookup, for
tufiher ,inyesl t&atl0n cfthe matter.
4 terrible howl has gone up from the re-
publican press against this man Smith, but
he case is not half so aggravatinc as the one
whiah occurred shortly after in Exeter town
sh..p, this county, when Mr. Isaac Sichier,
private, citizen, was shot dead while walking
along the road, by these heil.hounds who
we're sent out.irem Scranton to scour the
country in search Of deserters Mr.. Sicklcr
was quiet and orderly citizen, not a de-
serter nor liable to military duty under the
laws. yet these miscreants, without cause or
provoeaticD, took his life at the mid-hour of
day, thereby closing his house in mourning,
and leaving dependant orphan children and
.heart.broken wife to the cold charities Of
he world. These guilty parties were per.
nittel to 60 unwhipped Of justice, and an
outraged community left without redress
:he military authorities refusing to give up
or tria! and punishment the guilty offenders
y the law. Oar readers are familiar with
has horrid oct Of crime, committed by
nen charged with the execution of the
avs ana 1t is only necessary TO call attention
o the fact 10 bring wildly to mind all its
ad features. -'Wyoming Democrat.
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RouRsBTiRG, DEC. Ii. ISc'


NJ. Ed,ior "A few reu,arks giving n
brief statement Of the life and conduct Of
an unedrcaicd and very unrctinod Abolition.
iat, residing in the Savage School District,
Fishlnseree.k Township, Columbia County,
may be no less gratifying to all acquainted
with him ti,nn they arc t,lc. This man po-
ltlca,!y Is OF tory descent aud professionally
. quaker, and /, entirely ignorant of the prn-
ciplcs OF our Government and of the Con
s.i;u,ion founded thereon, yet he is constant.
ly talking about the Constitutional and the
unconstitutional standing Of the two parties.
In the opinion Of those who know him, he
would be about as tit TO explain the Consti-
tuition Of the United States or the COnstitu-
ton OF his own State, as hog would be to
teach Latin. What limited information he
has is Of the nature and character Of tlat
very corrupted Republican sheet Of your
town, the s'litor of which being not only
immoral but equally as impolit;c and uupr0-
found in his cdltofa al productions. The sub
ject OF this article Eas 50 vagne an apprec-
alton Of the yalEe OF education, and cares
80 little for the welfare Ct bis children with
respect n their Intellectual Improvement
HAT tt7 itt tttrtr .A>rttr,rott 5.ruI he=
cause the Teacher differs from him political.
H., faaiaaa"~GapalHttlB faiaaa tie n,ainers and Gus.
toms that render man useful, sociubIc md
interesting in society. We would advise
tins lgnoramus 10 pause aud consider the
unwi,o course he is pursuing and to dScon-
t,nuo taking that corrupted and shallow
sheet OF DIR: Johns from which he can gain
no Information except such as will degrade
and leae aial estray, anl subscribe Tor q
good patriotic paper, opc that will teach
him and his children right morals and that
dIsseminates constitutional doctrine rather
than disobedience 10 the Constitution. The
people Of the Township in which this man
resides feel sorry that hi, children are to be
brought up as ignorant as their parents.
ROIRGEENG.