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ATEXANDRTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
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COMMISSION MERCHANT,
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-nal St" .s3a94s ALEXANDRIA, Va.
GRAIN, FLOUR and all kinds of COUNTRY
PRODUCE and filing all orders for GROCE-
RIES, GUANO, PLASTER, &C., &C., at the
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Democratic County convention

Democratic County convention
The Convention on Monday, the 9th
inst, was conducted throughout with .
spirit and determination that argued thai
tho Democracy of the different townships
had stripped for the battle that,is to for
ever abolish the curse Of Radicalism from
free America. s
The candidates nominated were, fol
Auditor,
Dr. SAMUEL GRIMSHAW,
The present energetic and honest incam-
beuH During the two years Mr.. Grim
shaw has served the people of Monros
he has rendered satisfaction to all s7ia
For Commissioner, i
& ISAAC BARNHART, M
of Summit Township. Mr.. BARNHAR1
is man Of strict business qualifications
and will make capital officer.
For Infrmary Director,
=. JESSE JACKSON,
of Center During his first term, actins
in concert with Mr.. READ and Mr.
DAUaHERTY he has made the Infrmary
pay its own way.
For County Surveyor,
OLIVER s. SLOAN,
of Franklin. Mr.. SLOAN has given eyi
dence during his term of Office that "h'
is the right man in the right place."
Now, Democrats, our ticket is in tht
field. Work every moment from now til
the closing of the polls on the second
Tuesday in October to give it q clear ma
jority Of three thousand votes. You car
do it. Then all to work and glorious
victory will be ours.
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A voice From wisconsin.
SYLVAN, Wis, june 20. 1856

SYLVAN, Wis, june 20, 1868.
Mr.. Fl. r. WEsT-Dear Sir: Please
find enclosed one dollar, for which send
one copy of the Spirit, for six months,
to the address Of George Powell, Mineral
Point Wis.
What fow copies of the old 6reside
companion (the Spirit that wends its
way into the far West, comes to us as an
old friend and welcome visitor to all of
old Monroe's sons, Of which there are
quite number in this country. Thirty
one voters in this town from old Ohio; 2e
Democrats, Republicans and one doubt
full. So much for the teachings of the
old Spirit, Of which I have been a con-
slant reader from the time that press was
started there by my old FRIEND Col. Jo-
EsEPH MORRIS. e H ysSs
I find it still, as of yore, advocating
correct Notwithstanding on the
watch tower,guarding the liberties and in
terests of the masses Of the People
truthfully warning them of their danger,
rightfully giving to the saint and to The
sinner, politically; their portion in due
season. isgssf 4 faat. y5.isssa q q 4sE j
Yours for George n. Pendleton and
Greenbacks. hF% g3tF s. HENTHoRN.
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The Platform.

The platform adopted by the National
Democratic Convention, will receive the
cordial approval and hearty support of
every Democrat and laboring taxpayer in
the country. It declares:
First-The restoration of all the States
to their rights under the Constitution,
and of civil government of the people.
(The Radicals, with Grant as their can
didate, declare for bayonet government
in all the Southern States.)
Second-Amnesty for all past otfenses
and the regulation of the franchise ques-
tion by the citizens.
(The Radicals with Grant declare that
Negro Suffrage shall be imposed BY Con.
gress upon the Southern States.
Third-Payment Of the public debt in
the lawful money, greenhacks, Of the
United States.
(The Grant party say, pay the debt in
gold.)
Z Fourth Equal taxation, including
Government Bonds. sr.ss, b.,a .89es
(Fhe Radical-G Grant party say, tax the
fpoor man, but exempt the rich Bondhol-
der.)
Futh-One currency, greenbacks, for
the GOVERNMENT, the PEOPLE, the
LABORER, the OFFICE HOLDER,
the PENSIONER, the SOLDIER, the
PRODUCER and the BONDHoLDERl
(Grant and his Negro crew say, Gold
for the Bondholder and Greenbacks for
the poor man.
Sirth- th-Economy in the expenditures
and general management Of the Govern.
ment. =
(The Radicals and Grant cry retrench-
ment and at the same time saddle mil
lions upon millions of taxation upon the
people yearly.)
Speath--The restoration of the rights
belonging to each branch of the Govern
ment, zs5 ~ 81 AZ :a;sts .gsau94 e7sae1.
Grant and hislmad Jacobins have been
concentrating AZ Of the power and rights
of the Government in the Rump Con-
gress. tAsa
Eshth7Equal rights and protection
for naturalized and native born citizens at
home and abroad. d xdsssd * a1lTsf
(Grant and his party have, during their
eight years Of despotic sway, permitted a
number of American citizens to be execu-
ted in foreign countries, without protest.
ing in any manner whatever.)
Upon this platform, which taxes Bonds,
pays them in Greenbacks, and advocates
the same currency for all, every Demo-
crat can stand and do battle, against the
gold sharks, with pride. agss
Then, hurrah for SEYMOUR and BLAIRl
Three times three for the platform that
taxes U. s. Bonds and pays them in
Greenbacksl
A tiger for the principle which says:
zone currency for the laboring man and
Bondholderr'
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M A s o N L C..


The corner stone Of the new Court
House, in Woodsfeld, will be laid with
the Honors of Masonry, on Saturday, the
18th Of July. at 2 o'clock P. NJ.
All,Masons in good standing are invi-
ted to be present and participate.
Speakers from distance have been in
vited and are expected to be present and
conduct the ceremonies.
w. F. HUNTER, JR., Sec. pro tenn.
Monroe Lodge No. 1S9 F. 6 4. NJ.
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Take Notice.

The Editor Of The spIRIr has removed
his Office, to the front room Of the dwell
ling house, enc door South of the print
ing Office, where all business connected
with. THE SPIRIT will betransacted. No
tide I tie & sign: l SpfHIr orFIcE. Is
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The Democracy are nFaKor of

pa-P Paying the principal and interes
of the Bonds in Gfeenbacks. esla
s, sa- Taxation on all u. s, Bonds tht
same as other property. 4ss..s :
I B@- Equal taxation--the Bondholdel
and Farmer in the same proportion.
= s@- Abolishing the 600 Nationa
Banks, which are so many National Rob.
Ibers, engaged in plundering the People
70 Denouncing National Debt" al
q National Curse" imposed upon the
People by Jacobins in waging . Negro
Crusade for the purpose of subjugating
ten States Of the American Union.
s@- -Representationin in Congress by ev'
cry State,
sa- Immediate Union on the basis Of
the Constitution.
s@-O Opposed to usurpation of undele'
gated power by Congress.
sa- Opposed to military despotism in
this Republic.
sa Opposed to Congressional force
bills to establish Negro Suffrage.
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Road Notice.

|NIOTlCEis is hereby given that petition viii
IN be presented to the Commissioners Of
Monroe county, Ohio, at their September ses
sion, on the first Monday in September, 86S,
praying for the location and establishing of
a county road commencing at point on the
land Of Louis Day, on Whitten creek, in
Bethel township. and thence up said Whitten
creek to the county line of Washington
county, ON land Of Joseph Masters, and there
Ito end. .- A PETITIONER.
,julyl4w6. ss84 8s ri s1sa 4
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Sto1en-$50 Reward |!

CToLEN from the pasture field Of q. Coch-
y ran, in Grandview Township, Washington
County, Ohio, Light Bay Mare, dark
name and tail. 5 years old, IS hands high, a
few white hairs on forehead, collar boils on
both shoulders, saddle boil on the back, had
never been shod. fs
The above reward will begiven TO any one
returning the mare. W. D. COCHRAN.
iunea9t2.
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ProphecY FuInned.

"If the internal fanatics and abolition
lists ever get power in their hands they
will override the Constitution, set the
Supreme Court at defiance, change and
make laws to suit themselves, lay violent
hands on those who differ with them in
their opinions or dare to question their
lnfallibility, and finally bankrupt the
country aud. deluge itWith blood. Dan
ieI Webster, March Z, 1850ar.dl saiAsas
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1.-THE UNION AS 1T WAS, AND
THE CONSTITUTION AS 1T IS"
II hold that THIS Government was made
IN the WHITE BASIS, by WHITE
MEN, for the BENEFIT of WHITE MEN
and their POSTERITY forever."-&e-
phen A. Douglas.
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The ohio DeIegation.

II
) From aMack's''t dispatches to the En-.
q qisiits,, Il We N learn that Washington Mclean
J. G. Butler, g. w .sStokess Jere. Will
lians, Of Monroe County, and J, H.
Blose, Delegates to the National Conyen.
tiop hare resigned their popitions as
such.
Tho reasons of the gsntlemen for thin
action, was that they could do better ser,
vice fer PsudIeton, and they would be
free to move and act among all the Dele
gates, and not 5e compelled to sit with
their delegation. The resiguations were
voluntary and unasked, and for the bene.
ft Of the laboring tax.payers.
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For Equal Taxation.

+ n@ The Democracy recognize the prin-
t tciple that personal preferences should be
yielded in, order to defeat the com mon
enemy PENDLEToN was the FIRST choice
Of the West, but he failed to obtain the
nomination and now the Democracy are
ready to yield their undivided support to
the nominees recommended by Mr.. PEN
DLEroN and the National Convention.
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n@.SEYMoUR and BLAIR is a strong
team, on q strong Greenbaok platform
and one that will distance the mule rider
10 November.
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Dg- The nomination Of SEYMOUR and
BLAIR are received with enthusiasm
throughout the country. The cannon'l
booming announces the doom of Rsdi.
calism. @
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NO. The Democratic party of Monroe
County can take care of itself, without
any assistance from Jacobins, or disap-
pointed sore-heads protesting to be DEM
ocrats.
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Congressional Convention.
FIFTEENTn DISTRICT
wednesday, jolly a9, lses.

Arrangements have been made between
the counties composing this District for
holding the Congressional Convention at
Marietta, Ohio, on the 29th inst. Mon.
roe county is entitled to thirty-fye dele.
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s6s- Butler, chief Of the committee to
investigate charges Of bribery in the i'm.
peachment matter, has reported that the
charges were without foundation in fact,
much to the rage and disappointment Of
Jacobinism.
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Under
IN signed has been appointed and dnly
qualified as Administrator Of tho estate Of
Margaret Weddell, deo'd.
may2sus. JOHN BEARDMeRE.
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Men Calling Themselves Demo.
frFf aIss Gratis. a q 7as3sfs

Men Calling Themselves Demo-
=, a7s '' 9
10 naulcals l0 ~ "ooaslsia sle re-. O0uns'
ing isfgeiy On LIQUIDS ~ 'he .pemoclss0
parry = aonlo' o0un'y, o",ns " .ne
opposision eAnipi'eu " 'ne usy y sne
'owpsnip sis0"on' anu ooun's 0onson-
.i0n' " 80" Ds%0'.ass @ so0aneu' nv -.
ing IN "0oasnslu, " i0i'lsn-Doin 0i'i'
Asas. go
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Il s0r Notwithstanding the defeat of Mr..
PrNrIEss, who was our first choice, the
Democracy will sweep Jacobinism from
power in November.
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10 Throughout the United States the
nomination of SEYMOUR and BLAIR are
being ratified with q will that chills the
Jacobins. !.
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pa- The patriotic, unselfsh letter Of
Hon. G. 81. PENDLEToN, authorizing the
Withdrawal Of bis name from the tloayen-
ton, will more firmly cement the affec.
'tions of the people to him, ,,sst,s ao.,. /,
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a@ Democrats, with our candidates on
the platform which taxes the Bonds and
pays them in Greenbaoks, we must roll
up majority Of 5000 votes. -
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B@ The great State of Ohio named
both the nominees, SEYMOUR and BLAIR,
Of the National Democratic Convention,
That's bitter pill for Radicalism.
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ANNOUNgE NTs
CONGRESS.

Mr.. EDlroR: Monroe county's thirty-fve
hundred Democrats present the name of
a HoH. JEREMIAH WILLIAMS
as their first choice for Congress in the 18th
Congressional District of Ohio, subject to the
decision Of the, Democratic Congressional
Convention. as ae
DzxocRAcY or MONROE COUNTY.
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p% The proceedings Of the Democratic
County Convention wiz be found on our
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ss6rPhn list OF County Central Com
mittesmet and Congressional Delegates
will be published nextVeek. S gm s
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Woodsfeld Select School,.

ErHE undersigned win open q Select School
i at Woodsfeld, Ohio, July az, 1858, for
term Of ten weeks.
All branches of an English OF Classical
course taught.
- : TERMs-(IN ADVANCE
All students are requested to be present on
the first day. CARLO G. MECHEM, Prin..
juue23w6. JOHN B BRIGGS. 'sst~ e
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se- Hon. GEORGE b. PENDLEroN
pledges bis hearty support to the Na.
tional Democratic nominees.
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sNelp ao0lertistnlellts, l
WEST VIRGINIA. LANDS
j. OR sA 4 e

l.l IA
r HAVE for sale on commission some 5000
acres of improved lands, embracing seve.
raj fine farms In Tyler County, West Va. Said
farms are in one of the best counties in the
State, and are offered for sale at very low
prices. Any person wishing to purchase
good home, would do well to call on me be
fore purchasing elsewhere.
My Office will be at Middlebourne, Tyler
County, West Virginia, at which place may
be generally found. will 60 with any
person desiring to see my lands and show
them.
ANY persons of Monroe County, Ohio, desir-
ing to purchase any of the above lands, or
wishing to know where can be found, at any
time, will receive all required information by
calling upon the Hon. James R. Morris, at
WoodsHeld, Ohio. G. MAGRUDER.
MIDDLEsouRss, WEST Va,
March 6, 1868.
HoY. j. r. MoRRIs--Dear Sir: This will be
handed to yoli by Mr.. g. Magruder, who has
the agency of several fine tracts of land in
this county, which lands he proposes to sell.
know Mr.. Magruder, and know that he has
taken great deal of pains to take no lands
for sale but such as are Of low price, COED
duality and undisputed title.. He. is very
careful and particular about these things.
believe he will say nothing about his lands
but what is altogether true. Persons having
money cannot lose by investing in these
lands. Respectfully,
]. EDGAR BoYERs.
Attorney at Law.
MfppLEBouREE, Tyler COUNTY,
March I, 1868. +
This is to certify that j. Edgar Boyers is q
|praoticing Attorney Of my Courts, and is q
gentleman, Of integrity, and one IN whom i'm
plicit confidence can be placed.
C. J. STUART,
Judge of the 4th judicial Circuit of West
Virginia. 9s
wo6DsrIsLp. oHlo, March "a, 1868.
J. Edgar Boyers, Esq., is an Attorney at
Law, in Tyler County. West Va, with whom
7 am we'll acquainted. j ] have no hesitation
in saying that any representations he may
make relative to the lands offered for sale by
Mr.. G.. Magruder may be implicitly relied
upon. 5JAS. n. MORRIS.
July l4m3.
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d isal Ohio wdl give SEYMOUR and
BLAIR i majority Of 10000 90! votes On the
sgreenback and equal taxation platform.
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Democratic, Meetings.

ADAMS TOWNSHIP.
w The Democracy of Adams Township
will be addressed on Saturday, the 18th
day of July, at 3 s
CENTER SCHOOL HOUSE,
BY DR.. W. 7. SINCLAIR and Mr. JOHN
MONTE. Turn out, Taxpayers, and heal
Radicalism defined. - 4'is a'
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THE TICKET.
J The National Democratic Convention
finished its labors on Thursday, the 9th
inst, by nominating i =
FOR PRESIDENT,
HORATIO { SEYMOUR, z
Of New York.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT, ,isuf
GEN. FRANK P. BLAIR ,JR.,
of Missouri.

of Missouri.
Our first choice was GEORGE H. PEN
DLEToN; but the Convention assembled
thought he was not the strongest man for
the campaign gae ss.ri .g4a
The ticket is strong one; both the
candidates are unwavering Democrats and
will receive the united vote oe the De-
mocracy. 80. -
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Campaign Subscribers.

OuPaH6H SuUsCHAWCHSs
We will send the Spirit to clubs Of
twenty and over, campaign subscribers, to
January l, 1859, for seventy,fue cents
each, with extra copy to club agent.
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.sy.G. ALLIES, ESQ -As Chairnan Of
the County Convention Mr. ALLEN ac-
qoittsd himself to the satisfaction Of all.
Ohio toHnship may we'll be proud that so
perfect gentleman and Democfst is one one
Of her citizens. s,s..I ssi e
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n%Prof. Dudley exhibited his train
ed horse, in our streets, on the Tth inst,
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Coal! COaI!!

Coal! COaIy
. A number Of the coal dealers living
near Woodsfeld, met on the 11th inst,
and fixed the price of coal per bushel at
18 cents. s......'..s '.'ss s.
s0 Raddies, read your certain doom
In the National Democratic platform.
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ment.o the congention with honor. and
thatbA shoald Weld IS : matter of dntv
"a ;fs wish and with him a. . cand;date
Nav York was rood for one hundred
thonsana ma;or;ty.
The pres;SsntS tool. tle eba,r and n.
s;stsl. th.t' .snfisnsn. ms, I.sl. s..ts
~n,lJ .eea.n;-s = -, 10 80 snt;I orda,
- -. rsssarsd sIs a 2 s'Vss - ss'e'ss ~
M s5.a - ps...a,.ss5ss .a
!. 1ss i, saas as.:a -"
yr1 sss ~. q ewsas sia .o,1S .nS
s;ss.5ss..ss;ss l - .e Al. s.stssssl,s oss, .hs
bonss - ths;.s rss5sctivs ehairmen
eehaisea ,,ifayote 2, .sGhal,ee our vote. N
Half 4 dozen States at once wanted their
vote. Missouri changed to Seymour, IL;
Illinois followed en- nsasse for Seymour.
Tremendous cheering and indescribls
confusion1. Indiana changed solid 13
to Seymour, Iowa came next, 8 for Sey-
nour; Texas east her for Seymour.
Here the cannon in the street began to
Gre salute for the nominee. as State ar
ter State came in, but the confusion and
noise were SO great that not word could
-
Be distinguished of what anybody said.
Seymour was clearly nominated. The
coafusiou subsiding. Alabama, Maine,
Kansas aud Arkansas followed success.
i7ely with unanimous votes for Seymour.
a delegation from Minnesota, frantic
ally waving one Of the State standards,
attracted the attention of the Chairman,
and cast the vote Of Minnesota for Sey-
monr.
Georgia paid the last tribute to Han
cock, the most knightly soldier of the war
whom she had supported earnestly. but
she now united in voting unanimously for
Seymour.
Mr. Stuart, Of Michigan, said that his
State came to the convention with the
single purpose to nominate candidate
who could certainly be elected. That
position she occupied to-day. He pro-
ceeded to euloeize Seymour as the great
'eatstatesmsn now living, and cast Mich
igsn's vote for him.
a band on Fourteenth street struck
up "The Battle Cry of Freedom" the
cannon still saluting. .ssss M.
a delegate from South Carolina said.
he Was from q State which 'feItmost heav-.
iIy the chains Of oppressions of Radical
rule he said South Carolina came here
caring more for men than measures. They
we're satisfied with the platform adopted
SO unanimously, and South Carolina, with.
the invocation of Gods blessing on the.
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"a union Of hearts, union of hands,
A union that none may sever;
A union Of lakes, union Of lands,
The AMERICAN UNION FOREVER"
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The RESOLUTIONS.

The resolutions adopted by the County
Convention are sound to the core, and re-
feet the sentiments Of the DEMOCRACY Of
.@0ld Monroe"
They condemn the reconstruction poll
cy Of the Jacobins,
Declare the plow holder to be the equal
of the bond holder, and greenbacks for
the gold bond holder the same as Cor the
pIow holder,
For Equal Taxation.
Against the odIous policy of Negro Suf-
frage, advocated by the Jacobin party,
And for Government ruled by White
Men. s