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ARE THE JUDGMENTS OF TIE Co1p7

ARE THE JUDGMENTS OF THE CO1-PYS
RENDERED DURING THE LATE Con
FEDERACY VALID?-The Supreme
Court Of Louisiana, having rendered
decision on The 4th inst, declarinc
the acts of the Legislature of 1861,
organized under the act of secession
Of the State, illegal and void, it was
presumed upon the same ground,
that the proceedings Of the courts of
the State, during the same period.
were also null and void.
10 test the question, Hon. Alfred
Hennen yesterday, made motion be-
fore the Supreme Court, to reinstate a
case upon the docket which had
already been decided by the Supreme
Court of 1861. The court took the
motion under adviscmcnt.
If such u decision were to be main
tanned, it would not only unsettle the
Jurisprudence Of our State. bat there
would be 40 title to millions and
millions of property which has been
passed upon by the courts.
We are enabled to state, however.
extra a-judicially, that our people may
not have apprehensions on this sub
ject, that the question has already
been decided by the present Supreme
Court, in the case Of Cannon as.
White, at the November term of 1865.
in which the court then held that
the ordinance Of secession being an
absolute nullity, produced no legal
effect, and consequently the Supreme
Court was not affected OF changed by
its passage. -Ne,c Orleans PicCtyune.
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Reconstruction or coniscation.


The Southern people must now
choose between the Sherman plan of
reconstruction and the Stevens plan
Of confiscation. That is the plain,
practical issue. There is no chance
tor evaslon-no alternative but to
submit to one or the other Stevens
and his ultra satellite are anxious to
press a bill through Congress, pro-
vldlng for the confiscation of all pro-
perty held by ex-rebels, and they
will make the attempt as soon as Il
favorable opportunity is presented.
Contiscatlon is.now the great issue Of
the ultraists in Congress. Their
leader holds that the property of the
rebels should be divided among the
freedmen, and his sentiments in this
respect are endorsed by much
larger class of Congressman than the
Southern people imagine. It. was
this object that led Stevens ara lis
faction to oppose the Sherman bill.
They are shrewd enough to see that
radicalism is rapidly marching on,
from one step to another, and that it
has but little further to go in order
to reach the goal Of confscation. In
less than year it has passed from
the simple requirements Of the con-
stltutlonal amendment to negro suf-
frage, obliteration of State Govern
ments and supremacy Of martial law.
The same rate Of progress would
bring 1t to the contiscation point
within another year, and hence the
ultralsts are anxious to prevent the
completion of reconstruction until
their. final object shall be obtained.
The consummation of a scheme to
take away the property of the ex-
rebels naturally seems like a step be
yond even the reach of radicalism,
but it is no more improbable now than
was the present policy of the radicals
one year ago. Any one who will
calmly reflect upon the progress of
the party within the past year, must
be convinced that confscation is not
unlikely. The only thing requisite
to bring 1T about is q refusal of the
South to accept the terms of re-or-
ganization that are now offered.
When the Southern States refused to
ratlfy the constitutional amendment.
the radicals declared that their re-
fusal was the result of hatred toward
the Government, and that it clearly
showed the existence of latent rebel
lion. Upon that hypothesis, they
proceeded to impose harsher condi-
tions, ID order to quench the smoul-
dering fire of rebellion, and the ac-
ton Of the last Congress is the con
sequence. If the Southern people
now refuse to accept the new PROPOSE
ton, their conduct Will again be
pointed to by Stevens and his party
to prove that the fire of rebellion has
not yet been drowned out. Confisca-
ton will then be held up as the only
reliable extinguisher, and it will be
asltated and pressed until it goes
through Congress and becomes law:
We have no doubt that this is the
programme of Stevens and his fac
ton, and hence VIC hope the South
ern people will see the probriety OF
avoiding that danger and getting out
OF the clutch of the ultraists, bv re-
organizing their Governments, and
securing representation in Congress
with the least possible delay.
-Neoc YORK: .Sun.
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MEMPHIS. General Howard has
ordered Beaumont, chief of the Mem
ph. police, to be prosecuted for
arresting negroes and employing them
to planters for stipulated sums. Re
ports say he arrested many negroes
and released them from jail without
trial, by employing them to planters
for sums of money from $40 to $15.
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COLGATE's HONEY SOAP.

This celebrated Toilet Soap, in such
universal demand, is made from the
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lient in its nature, frmSrantly scented,
and extremely beRcGcinI IL its action
upon the skin. For sale by all Druggists
and Fancy Goods Dealers March % 1v
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1t is reported that the "water''
OF an artesian well at Corpus Christi,
Texas, which the people Of that place
have been using for various disorders,
turns out to be pure kerosene oil.
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The Gravest n1aladics
OF YOUTH AND EARLY MANHOOD

d.
Howard Association Essays, on the ply
siolosy Of the passions, ard the errors.
abuses and diseases peculiar to the first
age Of man, with reports on new methods
of treatment employed in this institution.
Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of
charge. Address DIR. j. SKILLIN
HOUGHTO&, Howard Association, Phia-
delphia, Pa. Jan Is 3mo
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SWEET OPopoNAx! New Perfume from
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and ladies' delight.
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SWEET OpoPoNAX! The only elegant Per
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Feb 2rnn
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SWEET OPoPoNAx FROM MEX1co! New,
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the finest ever imported or manufactured
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SWEET OPoPoNAx! Is the sweetest En-
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Try it once; will use no other.
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BATcHELOR,s HAIR DYE.-Tbi

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The only tme and perfect Dye-harmlcss,
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SPREAD THE TRUTH.-some mc5i.


cal men insist that it is undignifed to ad-
vertise a remedy, however valuable it NAV
be. Queer reasoning this. 1t is like saw
ing that an article which the world needs
should be hid i'll q corner that benefits
and blessings may be too widely diffused-
that the means of protecting and restoring
health should he Il close MONOPOLY. and
not accessible to all. Tho argument is
bad. 1t is worse than that-it is inhuman.
Suppose HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BIT
TERS-an absolute specific for dyspepsia,
biliousncss and nervous dcbility-had
never been known beyond the repertoire of
the faculty, what would have been the con-
sequence? Instead of curing and invgo-
rating millions, the good effects of the
preparation would have been confined to
comparative few. There is the highest
authority for saying that light should not
be hid under q bushcl; that whatever is
excellent should be placed as q city on a
hill, where all men can take cognizance of
it. 1t is upon this principle that the BIT
TIERS have been advertised in every news
paper Of any prominence III the Western
Hemisphere, and that the spontaneous
testimonials in its favor have been trans
lated into all written languages. Thou
sands enjoy perfect health to-day who
would be languishing on beds of sickness
if the newspapers had not spread the truth
with regard to this unequalcd invigorant
and corrective far and wide. Suppose pro-
it has been reaped from this publicity Is
Mdt any argument against it? If the pub
lie health has been protcctcd-if lives ave
been saved if the feeble have been
strengthened and the sick restored great
good mas been accomplished; and who so
mean as to grudgc to cXertions thus direct
ed Their fair reward? March 13 +6
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

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A New PERFUN1E Called Sweet Onoponay
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" Co., New oril, is making a sensation
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and its fragrance remains On The handkcr-
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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11
FROM JEFFERSON.

ED. HERALD; In your issue OF
week before last, we noticed n com
munication purpOrting to come from
the "MEN OF JEFFERsoN," that is
calculated to do great injustice to
DR., VIM. II, Jones, as County Com
missioner; and having watched the
Doctors administration closely, we
thought it best to let the people see
something Of the other side Of the
question, fearing that the "Mcn of
Jefferson" were not very we'll post
ed, or don't want to tell what they
do know in regard to the Doctors
official conduct; and we also have
some doubt about their being very
well acquainted Mt Jefferson, and
not being acquainted, they could
hardly get the good part Of it, for
We fenr the Doctor is not sufficiently
pliable in securing the public plum
der, which is the great cause Of all
the abuse he has received from ccr-
tain parties, since his election. But
of one thing we are credibly inform
od-that the Doctors official con
duct toward those who, during this
Treasury controversy differed with
him and were his bitterest enemies,
has been both courteous and gencr-
ous, some of them receiving profit
able appointments at his suggestion,
As to the charge Of public cX-
travagance, it. is simply ridiculous;
no County Commissioner can draw
more than three dollars per day for
his services, and mileage for eight
sessions a year, The Doctors
charges for services in the construc.
ton u supervision of bridges, never
exceeded those of his predecessors.
His charges for his time and trouble
in the conduct Of the Treasury rob.
berry investigation are pronounced
by the best informed citizens in Wa
shington on that subject, to be both
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11
NOHICE

is hereby given that Willis Hays, Jes-
l. Sc Hagcr aud E, l.. Ford are appoint
cd by the Board of County Commissioners
Of Fayette county, Ohio, to view and as
sess such damages as may have been or
may be sustained and claimed. by reason OF
the Improvements Of the State and Oo1n-
ty Road, wit: Beginning at the point
in the Corporation line Of Washington,
where the Washington and Leesburg road
intorsects the Washington and Whining
ton roadi thence along said Washington
and Leesburg road, passing through
Staunton to the forks Of the road, at the
residence Of Stephen Stafford; thence with
the county road, being the right hand fork
of said road to the Highland County line,
by grading gmveling aud constructing
the necessary bridges, and Strengthening
at such points as may be deemed expedl-
ent: and that said viewers will meet at
Washington, on the lth day Of May, A.
D. 1867, and being duly qualified, pro
ceed to the discharge Of The duties OF their
said appointment.
A. McCANDLESS,
a0s3w County Auditor
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11
NOETCE

rs hereby given that Trustin Adams,
l. Ira Yeoman and Joseph Hidy, are
appointed viewers to view and assess such
damages as may have been, or may be sus-
tained and claimed by reason of the i'm
provement of the State Road leading from
Washington, Fayetto county, Ohio, to
Frankfort, in Ross county, by grading,
graveling and straightening, at such
points as might be deemed expedent, and
the necessary bridges constructed from
said town of Washington to the Ross eoun-
ty line, by way of the Taylor farm and
Convenience Post Office; and that the said
viewers will meet on the 18th day of May,
A. D. 1867 and after being duly qualified
proceed to the discharge of the duties of
their appointment
A. McCANDLESS,
20*3w County Auditor
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11

rs hereby given that the County Com
l. missioners of Fayctte County Ohio,
have appointed Geo. Stewart, Geo Giles
pie and Humphrey Hidy, viewers, to view
and assess such damages as may have
been or may be sustained and claimed by
reason of the improvement heretofore or.
dered by the Board, to-wit: The grading,
graveling and Strengthening, at such
points as may be deemed expedient, ofthe
road leading from Washington, by wpy of
Jacksonville, and on the line of the
"0ld Pike" or road that crosses the line
between Fayette and Clark counties; and
that said viewers will meet at Jefferson
vile, on the 9th day of May, A. D. 1867,
and after being duly qualified, proceed to
the discharge of the duties Of their ap-
pointments.
A. McCANDLESS,
2Ot3w County Auditor.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11
ADMINISTRATORS
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.


TN PURSUANCE of an order granted by
J. the Probate Court of Fayette County,
Ohio, will offer at public sale, between
the hours of 10 O'Clock A. N. and 4o'clock
P. M on Saturday, the 9th day of April,
A. D, 1867, on the premises, the following
real estate, belonging to the estate of VIM.
p James, decd. situate in Jefferson town.
ship, Fayette County, Ohio, bounded and
described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at stone. corner to G.. W.
James; thence E 1890 p. to a stakealso cor
nerto said James; thence N 1912 D., cross.
ing the creek to a stone in the center Of the
Washington and Jacksonville road and
proposed turnpike; thence West 30 90 poles
to stake; thence south east 1892
poles, crossing the creek, to the beginning,
containing IA acres and SO poles, part Of
a survey made in the name Of E. Duff, No.
of entry 1871.
Terms of Sale-0ne- half of the purchase
money to be paid downs the balance in six,
months, with interest on deferred payments.
Appraised at $l096
J. B. DREAMER, Admir-
of the estate Of VIM. P Jalss, deceased.
March Goth, 1867, ,-l8s4 prf 81 90
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11

If there is any lack of gentle
manly courtesy in this paragraph,
which We quote from the Register of
yesterday, it is simply owing to an
mate mcanness and disregard for
truth in the matter lie says:
For a straight out, unmitgotcd, rock
less liar, commend us to the Editor Of the
Herald, who says in his last issue, that
Thomas Burnett is openly and ayowedly
in favor of negro suffrage"
Yes, we repeat it. Does the odi-
tor Of the Register deny itl If he
does, we stand pledged to prove
that Mr. Burnett has, time and
again, proclaimed himself in favor
of negro suffrage, and We had rath-
er believe Mr. B. than the editor Of
the Register We have since the
Spring election head Mr.. b., in the
presence Of several other persons,
say that he was in favor of negro
suffrage. Now, sir, the question
of veracity is between you and Mr..
liUrnett
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE

is hereby given that Jesse Johnson,
l. VIM. Hagler and Jos B, Creamer, are
appointed Viewers to view and assess
such damages as have been or
may be sustained and claimed
by reason of the improvement, by
grading, gravcling, and Strengthening at
such points as may be deemed expedient,
the road known as the Prairie Road, be-
ginning at the North line of Fayettc
County, between the lands of Nathan
Shepherd and Coleman Hays, in Paint
Township, and running Soulherly to its
intersection with the Washington and
Charleston road from said point of inter
section to its intersection with the road
leading from Washington to Jacksonville,
and that said viewers will meet at Cole.
man Hays residence on the 18th day of
May, A, d. 1867, and proceed to the dis.
charge Of the duties of their appointments.
A. MCOANDLESS,
20Hw3 County Auditor,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11
A RESOLUTION

Relative to an Amendment of the
Constitution providing for the Ex-
tension of the Elective Franchise
ReSOlued, By tile General assembly Of the
State Of Ohio, (three- fifths of the members
elected to each House agreeing thereto
That it be and is hereby proposed to the
electors OF this State to vote, at the next
annual October election, upon the approx
al election of the following amendment
as a substitute for the first section
of the fifth article of the Constitu-
tion of this State, to-wit: Every male cit
izen of the United States, of the age of
twenty one years, who shall have been q
q resident of the State one year next pre-
ceding the election, and of the county,
township, or ward in which he residez,
such time as may be provided by law, ex-
cept,such persons as have borne arms in
of any insurrection or rebellion
against the government of the United
States, or have fled from their places of res
idence to avoid being drafted into the mil
itary service thereof, or have deserted the
or naval service of said govern
ment in time of war, and have not subse-
quently BEEN honorably discharged from
the same, shall have the qualifications of
mn elector, and be entitled to vote at all
elections. ED. A. PARROTT,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives
ANDREW G. MCBURNEY,
. President of the Senate.
Passed April 9th, 1867. 2O*6m
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11
NOTICE

rs hereby given that the County Com
l. missoners of Fayette County, Ohio,
have appointed Samuel Greenlee, Thomas
Kirk, and Gilbert Terrell, viewers,
and James A. Mclean, surveyor, to exam
inc, view, lay out or straightcn the State
Road leading from Washington, in said
county, to Hillsborough, Highland county,
asked to be improved by grading, gravel
ing and straightening at such points as
may be deemed expcdient, beginning at
the point where said road crosses the Wa
bash creek, thence; by way of Martinsburg,
to where said road crosses the Highland
county line, about one and one half miles
South of MNrtinsburg; that said viewers
and surveyors will meet at Washington on
the 9th day of May, A. D. 1867, and pro-
ceed to the discharge of the duties of their
several appointments.
A. McCANDLESS,
20*3w County Audtro.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11

The Doctor thought it would have
been better to spend more on our
roads and less on our bridges, for
the latter won't be much account
unless the people can get to them,
The article of your correspond
ent was no doubt intended to NJ re
gardcd as a manifesto of the meA Of
Jefferson to the people oGthe com-
ty, but our people are not so easily
duped as Isaac Of old. The garb is
plausible, but the voice is unmis-
takably that Of Jacab, anxious to
obtain the blessing by cheating his
brother, and the old woman knows
it.
And now, my good "Alen of JEFF
ferson,' we don't know what the
Doctors ambition is in regard to
office, but if he should again become
a candidate, we will excuse you,
with the greatest of pleasure, know
ing that theYe will be votes enough
to elect him without you.
M. B. WRIGHT,
WIN. BLESSING.
JEFFERSON Tp,, April, 1867.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-11
LETTER FROM GREENFIELD.

GREENFIELD, o., April 4, '67
EDITOR HERALD;-On last eye
ming our citizens were favored with
4 rare entcrtainment--a lecture from
FREDERICK DOUGLAS, the great col
ored orator, the Babtist Church
being crowded to it's utmost capac-
ity. Prof. j. G. Blair, of this place,
was called to the chair, who intro
ducod the speaker in a very happy
manner.
Mr.. Douglas at once proceeded
to deliver his great lecture on,
"Sources Of Danger to the Repub-
lic," which subject was ably hand
led, and listened to with marked at
tention.
AS Il speaker, Frederick Douglas
has ATTAINED the enviable position
of one of the greatest orators of the
day; possessing, to a rare extent,
command Of excellent language,
with an easy and graceful manner of
delivery.
Twenty-four, years ago Mr..
Douglas appeared in this place as a
lecturer; since which time he has
not been here, or had any cores
pondenco with any Of our citizens.
1t is q somewhat remarkable fact
that he should, after so long q pc
Rod, recognize some of our oldest
citizens.
Some hours were consumed in
the delivery Of the lecture, in which
were suggested many new IDEAS
Of Dangers to the Republic" some
of which were umthought Of by our
citizens.
The life and services of Abraham
Lincoln were eloquently alluded to,
as was also our Armies, during the
late war-thc business OF our cause
-declaring that the rebellion re
cciyed its death blow when Abra-
ham Lincoln wrote in LIVING letters,
Emancipation! But the power and
nlOquence of this lecturer must be
heard to be appreciated. To say
the least, the lecture was of a high |
order Of merit, and if adhered to,
well calculated to infuse our Gov
with u basis from which it
can never be overthrown.
During the day Mr.. Douglas was
called upon by quite q number
)f our citizens, each of whom had
| formal presentation, and repre-
sent him to be a man of pleasant
md agreeable manners, cohversing
pon the topics Of the day, and eX-
PRESSING himselfhighly pleased with
'ur village, and the department of
is inhabitants.
From this place Mr.. Douglas
vent to Athens, Ohio. Scarcely
'robablc that he will ever visit us
gain. Yours truly,
" "XENoPHoN."