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The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-22
rHEDEaocRArASDTnf BLACK NAN

There is an Influence at work on
this hemisphere greatly irritative Of
the feeling and most horrible to the
sight of all good Democrats. The in
evitable negro ever tlirusts his sooty
countcnance forward to alright the
Democracy. Every Democrat living,
says the State Guard, is constantly in
fear taat he might by some accident,
b2 induced to marry wench. He is
harrassed with the thought of amalga-
nation. 1t haunts him as Banquo's
ghost followed the sanguinary Mr..
Macbeth, and sticks to him as tightly
as Nessus' shirt. 1t Is useless to as
sure G northern Democrat that ANAL
gsmation is impossible-that our geo.
graphical situation will always pre-
vent it, that the education Of the
American people is against it; all this
may be sound reasoning, but your true
Democrat can't see it. He knows the
negro is after amalgamation-he sees
the aboltionists and radicals want to
force Democrats to marry negros, and
no one can deceive him because he is
satisfied the negro is bound to make
himself as good .s a white man, and
push his way into the jury box, be an
equal at the ballot-box, occupy seat
on the Judges bench, practice law,
take part in mercantile pursuits, and
make himself generally useful. All
this inspires the Democracy with hate
of the negro. Every sound Demo-
Gratis daughter is filed with trepida-
ton whenever sho meets negro, fear
ful lest the rascal might avow love for
her and pop the question. "Father
told her such is the desire Of the negro,
and the abolitionists wan, it, 80 there
ia no use talking, she knows the negro
wants white WIFE In this manner
tho Democracy of the north arc kept in
constant fear and adherence abou; the
negro. Hate Of the black man under
lies and animatcs all that IL Democrat
il. Without this hate, Democracy in
the north would be an inanimate car
cass; imbued by it, the party is able
to rattle its dry bones and make a show
of life.
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A CARD.

EDITOR REpUBLIcAY:--I hereby
decline serving rs member of the
Greene County Republican Committee
the ensuing year. The reason is that
l am Of opinion the whole proceeding
of the Convention which appointed
the Committee is a magnificent swim
dle-the initiative of "a sell' of the
equality and manhood of the Repub-
licans Of Greene County. TO this |
cannot consent, either directly or in
directly. l hope may be mistaken
in this view Of men, their actions and
combinations. Time and results, how
ever, will show whether l am correct
in my conjecture.
r. W. DowNEY.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-22
TERRIBLE DISASTER.
A Train Thrown from the Track on tho
Erie Iailroad-Over Scvcnty Persons
kilIed and Wounded.

NEW YORK, April l5.-One of the
most terrible railroad disasters on
record occurred early this morning at
Carr's Rock, on the line of the Erie
Railway, sixteen miles above Port
Jervis.
At the scene of the accident, the bed
of the road is cut in the side of the
bluff overhanging the river. The
ledge on which the track runs is very
narrow, ond the consequence was that
the cars, which were thrown off the
track by the breaking of rail, and
down an embankment twenty feet,
thereby greatly increasing the loss of
life.
TO add to the horror of the scene
which ensued, one of the cars took fire,
and it is said that several passengers
were burned to death, This report
has not been verified, tho remains not
having vet been taken from the ruins.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-22

The GOVERNOR, and the Republi-
can members of the Legislature of this
State have signed document address
cd to Senator Cameron, instructinc
him, in the event of Mr.. Wade's
succeedingto the Presidency, to recon-
mend the transfer of Mr.. Stanton from
the War to the Treasury Department.
In reply Mr. Stanton announces it to
be his purpose, as soon as his successor
is confirmed to retire from active life.
He declines any Office either of honor
profit. This determination we deeply
regret. No public man has served the
country more nobly, and his retirement
will be regretted by every patriotic
citizen. The name and services Of the
great War Secretary will live in history
along with those Of Lincoln, Grant
and Farragut.
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POLITICAL.
=
Tho Illinois Democratic State Conven.
On.--NOmiuatiOn ana Rcsoiu.:cHs-.-
Reputation and pcuGietoE.

SpRlyorIELp, Illinois, April 10
The Democratic State Convention met
in this city to-day. The following
ticket was nominated j. r. Eden,
formerly member of Congress from the
eighth District, for Governor; W. II.
Van Eppo, of Lee county, for Lieu
tenant Governor; W. W. Obrien, Of
Peoria, for Congressman ut large
Robert E. Williams, Of Mclean coun-
tv, for Attorney General. The reso-
lutions adopted congratulate the coun-
try on the improved state of public
sentiment, as shown by the late cleo
tions ; dcnounce Congress for its f.
nancial end reconstruction policy and
for arranging taxes so tha! the burden
falls upon labor and industry favors
the payment of the national debt so
that the national honor may be pre-
served; that legal tenders arc lawful
money, and the debt should be paid
Herewith, except when the law pro-
vides otherwise. 1t also demands the
abolition of national banks, and that
their issues be replaced with green
backs, favors the protection of natural-
lied citizens, and declares for George
H. Pendleton for President.
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IN defiance Of the many hindranccs
thrown in the way of reconstruction
by Democracy the Southern States are
one by one falling into line. Arkansas
has adopted the constitution by a
large majority, and the entire Republi-
can ticket has been elected by major
ity Of over 10000. Her Senators are
chosen and will soon be admitted.
Thus it would have been throughout
the Soath ifher people had not listened
to the advice of Andrew johnson and
the Copperheads of the North.
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The following report of the disaster
has been made by the officers of the
Erie Railroad at Port Jeryis:

The following report of the disaster
has been made by the officers of the
Erie Railroad at Port Jervis:
Thirteen dead bodies are at Port
Jervis depot, lifty-two wounded are at
Port Jervis hotels, and two more
wounded not yetarrived. Mr.. Lynch,
sleeping car conductor, estimates that
seven bodies are consumed, which can
not be verified until the wreck is re-
moved.
New YORK, April 15-P. NJ
The train to which the accident occur
red left Buffalo at twenty minutes
past two o'clock yesterday afternoon
in charge Of conductor Judd and
Charles Douglas, superintendent of
the division, and consisted of an en-
gine, tender, three sleeping, two first
class, one second class, and two bag
gage and one postal car.
The train proceeded on time max
ing the usual stoppages, until evening,
when the passengers in the sleeping
cars retired for the night
About three o'clock this morning
Mr.. Ames AMI Mr.. Horton, of the
General Post-oiiice, in this city, who
were in charge of the postal car, saw
the bell-rope straighten and break in
too, when Mr.. Judd Immediately re-
marked that che had lost his rear cars"
They ran TO the platform of the ear
when the four rear cars were seen roll
ing down a precipice from seventy-iive
to one hundred feet high.
The scene of the accident ia thirteen
miles beyond port Jervis, On the Della
ware division OF the road.
The sides of the prccipice are formed
ofjagged rock, and in the decent the
the cars were broken to pieces. AT
the bottom is culvert, through which
flows stream Of water cmptying into
the Delaware.
The impression prevails that the
disaster was caused by broken rail
which threw the rear car from the
track. This displaced the three cars
Immediately in front, and the connec-
tion breaking, the whole were precipi-
tated down an embankment.
The cars in going over the embank
ment turned several times before the
bottom was reached, and were nearly
demolished. The sleeping car was
entirely consumed by fire.
The passengers of the cars, left stand
ing on the track, Immediately began to
rescue the wounded and remove the
bodies Of the killed. Many of the
latter could not be recognized.
Seven persons were burned to death
and six others were killed BY coming
in contact with the jagged rock, etc.
New YORK, April 15, liz A. NJ
BY the latest dispatches at the Eric
Railroad Office in this city, it appears
that twenty persons are dead and fifty
wounded.
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WHAT OF THE CONVECTION.

Shall we abide by the action Of the
Convention recently held by Repap-
ican friends in the county9 This
question, frequently put we nave heard
answered more times negatively than
in the affirmative. Reasons for this
are naturally in order. Paramount OF
all others, is that the Convention in
mind did not represent the Republicans
of our county and hence any action
they might take is not binding. This
is apparent from the very general dis
satisfaction manifested in the party.
Every stroke of this Kind is aimed at
the life of the party. Every abuse of
the legitimate source of government
the People-estranges the party from
its principles and produces discord
among its members. This has its
cxemplifcation in the recent attempt
Of the friends Of A. 6. Curtin to over
ride the friends of Grow and others, in
making to themselves the privilege Of
selecting delegates to the Chicago Con-
vention for uurepresented districts and
voting as a unit for their candidate
through the chairman Of the delega-
tion--an action which will react upon
It's authors and do more to prevent the
man Of our choice from attaining his
position than the combined forces of
the Opposition hurled against him.
"A good cause is sometimes injured by
the enthusiasm of ita friends" We
think our Republican Convention
committed the error of being to hasty
in the matter ofclecting our nominees.
More than one third Of the delegates
present came uninstructed or impressed
with the belief that the selecting OF
candidates Wac premature, and, how
ever untrue it may be, the belief can
not be dispcllcd that undue influence
were used in the matter Of instructins
delegates. That almost in every in.
stance two meetings had been held il
each township; the first time delegate;
were not instructed, (the true intent
Of the call being rccognized) the scconc
time instructions seem to have beer
given. Considerable excitement wa!
produced in the Convention hv one o.
its members broaching what we have
Just stated, and loud denials made
Yet for all this, there was chafn2
among certain Of the managers thai
raid plainly at is of no use, gentle.
tlemen, we are in the majority anc
will do as VIC likcw We ale disin-
terested concerning the claims Of can
didates but would have preferred tt
had the nomination more unanimous
and entirely free of suspicious designs
The fear is abroad in the party that ou
oonferees are instructed for a aeconl
man and, if SO, all hopes of Green'
County getting her dues are lost
Itis n virtual acknowledgment of no
being able to carry our point, whicl
we are far from acknowledging. I
the action of the Convention is t,
stand and Capt ], B. Donley is nom
mated in District Conference for Con
gress, we'll and good. If he is no
it is not we'll and good, Time vii
tell.
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DEncCRAriC rIArRYn.

Tie Copperhcads seem to have the
nature as well as the name of the snake.
With them nothing is too low, or yul-
gar, or mean by which they may ac-
complish their cnds. Before the war
the parties were nearly equal inrespcc-
liability and influence, but the course of
hat party during the rebellion was
such as to draw into its ranks all the
vile and bad of the country. Now
the life-principle of modern democra-
cy is hatred.
/, Hatred ofthe negro, Not hatred
of him as a criminal, rebel and enc
my, as one whom it is our duty to
hate, but as simply negro, because
his skin is black. They say there is n
natural hatred of the African in the
hearts of white men. This we wholly
deny. The only hatred is that engcn-
dcied by ignorance and the passions.
To keep this alive appeals are made to
the ignorant of the country, stories arc
invented and widespread of "cutragcs
BY ncgrocs,' and that inevitable bug
bear, "a war oiraces," is kept constant
ly as midnight spectre to frightcn
the (un)tcrrifed. What is the pur-
pose Of every democratic speech and
editorial but to increase the prejudice
against the black msn? Men profess
ing to have the love of God in their
hearts, and with deadly hatred for
their fellow man in their blossoms
But some 60 farther than this and
claim the Sgro is not human being.
Thus Brooks, Playford ct al, pirate
about "shin boncs," "cranial devclope-
mcnt," plurality of races" and the
like, and that too, wien there are black
men far their supcriors in all that
makes man. The more ignorant,
degraded and brute-like person is the
stronger is his hatred of tie negro.
But this, like other ofisprings Of ig-
norance, is giving way before the
power of education, and even democra-
cy must soon abondon il.
.. Hatred and vituperation of their
opponents. This displays itself par
ticularly in the names used to denote
the Republican party. In copy of
one Of their papers we find the follow
ing terms, "nlougrels, niger worship
ers, niger lovers, thieves, robbers,
murderera, tyrants, monarchists," to-
gether with names too vile to be men.
toned here. Lincoln, Grant, Sherman
anu Sheridan are cursed with epithets
that would seem to indicate their
authors had been raised in the Give
Points" Truly, "if you want to learn
to swear read democratic paper"
3. Hatred Of Religion. A leading
paper of this party has a column head
ed Religious" in which are given
all the cases that can be heard of or
inrented, Of misdceds by ministers and
other christians. A politician, lead
er Of their party, said, ~ would rath-
ertru,t tho Democratic party in poll
tics, than God Almighty himself" 1t
is well known there is not . christian
society in the whole North composed
Of Democrats, and nothing is more
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-22

We print elsewhere Mr.. r. W.
Downey's card declining the duty Of
County COMMITTEES man during our
coming campaign. Mr.. Downey is
moved to this expression by ths same
feeling that actuated US in our criticism
ofthe Convention and its acts. There
are many others that see in the same
light and, Of course, arc as much Sin
the shade"
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-22

JOSH. BILLINGS says; "Thoze fame
lys who are really fust-class never ar
afraid that tha shall gitcheated out NV
their rcspccktability, while the Goldfish
familys are always nervous lest tina
mite !" which truthful remark we
commend to the consideration of the
democrats" who fear that, if they
have an equal chance, the negroes will
become their superiors.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-22

POSTMASTER GENERAL RANDALL
and other members of the Cabinet are
making arrangements to sell their
houses, furniture, &C., in anticipation
Of being compelled to "seek fresh fields
and pastures new" at the close Of the
impeachment trial.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-22

DEMOCRATS generally denounce the
the new election registry law, which
is the very best evidence Of its utility.
They admit tsmany good qualities but
growl over the extravagant sum it will
cost taxpayers. Really there is no
excess over what it has hitherto cost
but supposingtherc is, if the law proves
itself by purifying the ballot box, the
will of the people is subserved and
many thousands, perhaps millions, Of
dollars saved from passing into the
clutches of those whose greed of Office
is only excelled by that OF money,
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-22

THE number of bills passed by the
Legislature at the session which has
just closed, is about eighteen hundred.
This, we believe, is unprecedented.
OF course, among so many bills, there
must be good, bad and Indifferent.
Not few, probably, will fail to be of
the slightest use, and some, no doubt,
will be found to be worse than useless
and absolutely pernicious.
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nRPunLICaN COUNTY CONVENTION

The delegates to the republican Co.
Convention ne; as per call Of Chair
man of County Committee, at the
Greene House, and organized by cleo
ting Daniel Miller, of Dunkard town.
ship, as President, and G. W. Daugh-
erty, of Carmichacls, Secretary.
The names of the several Townships
and Boroughs were then called, and
AZ Delegates responded, as follows.
Aleppo, A. J. IIinerman, Caleb
Hughes; Cumberland, James Long,
J, +, Gwyun; Carmichacls Borough,
Z. II. Crugo, G. W, Daugherty; Cen
ter, Z, K. Rogers, james Call; Dunk
ard, Daniel Miller, Freeman Lucas;
Franklin, Thomas Hill, Jonas Ely;
Gilmore, Vim. II. Henncn, j. b.
Fordycc; Jackson, Samuel Dayard,
W, W. Taylor; Jefferson, Henry Luse,
johnson Wnychoff; Marion, l.. X.
Evans, John Hager; Monongahela,
D. R. Jones, j. c. G. Black; Morgan,
Dr.. D. W. Rogers, Thomas Ross;
Morris, jacob Swart, NJ. G. Lightner;
Perry. J, B. Morris, James a. King;
Richhill, John Walton, Edmond Mil
likcn; sringhill, Jacob Rice, ]. NJ.
Garrison; Washington, A. B, Samson,
B. Watson; Wayne, John I. Worley,
II, D, Brock; Whitley, David Lem
ley, Vincent Stevens; Jefferson Bo-
rough, Ralph Drake, Dr.. Samuel Col
yer.
The convention then proceeded to
the election ola County Central COM
mittcs for the ensuing year, resulting
as follows:
Aloppo township-A. ]. Hincrm.n, c. Hughes.
Cumberland tp--T l.. CummIns, Josiah Gwynn.
Carmichaels Doro. j. C, Burnett, ]. n. Clago.
Centre township-James Call, John Rogers, 1r.
franklin township-s. y. scott, LycHrgus siG Grim
Gilmore township-J.B L. Fordyce. j. l.. sampson.
Greene townshlp-J. II. Morris, 8. Harrington.
Jefferson township-Chas Hughes, Jno Cottcrel
Jefferson Borough-Wr. Martin, B. b. smith.
Marion township-R, W. Downey, ID. Adams
Morgan tp.~J.G Bucklnsham, John % GresnIee.
Morris township--James Dunn, ". T.. Lightner.
Perry townshlp--John A. Billingsly, J. ": Long.
fhn rerle aa II ssissen Eaen
Wayne township"M. Bran,, Josephas Kent.
Whitley tovnship-owea Hudson. c. P. Morris.
On motion, the County Committee
be empowered to increase their num-
Der by appointing 4 Committee in
each School District twas amended so
as to read--this Committee shall have
power to appoint subcommittee in
each township, subordinate to the
County Committee-and then passed.
A number of names were offered as
Chairman Of the County Committee.
Quito discussion ensued as to the
Of selecting a man outside Of
the previously appointed Committee,
as Chairman. This was settled by
electing j. II. Wells, Chairman.
The following resolutions express
sivc Of the sense Of the meeting, on the
questions Of the day, were then read
and adopted.
Resolved, That we believe "honesty
is the best Of policy;" and that this
maxim applies as we'll to nations as to
men. The nation that re-
pudiates its honest debts, forfeits the
respect and confidence of its sister ma
tions, and dishonors its own character.
This great republic is an imperial
it excels in resources the an
cient monarchies Of Europe, and has
before it career Of grandeur, a more
splendid history than that Of Rome,
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Notice is hereby given that tho Court Of Ap-
peals will be held at the Treasurer's Office Ia
Waynesburg, May 18th and 18th, 1893.
8. B. .ARNETT, Appraiser.
NoTrCE-Persons named In the foregoing list
are hereby notified that II IL made the duty OF
the County Treasurer to bring suit for all nier-
camille taxes which shall not bc paid before tho
ISL dayof June, 1858. They are respectfully re-
quested TO pay before that time.
ABNER NJ. BATLY.
ap 2e,G3-it County Treasurer.
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ITO FARMERS AND OTHERS.

a good Agen; wante 1 in every township OF
this county to sell Westcntts Adjustable
Dash Cburn! the best butter maker now
manufactured. We do not promise fabulous
salaries to our agents, but do guarantee good
wages to good men. We are anxious to have
this Churn introduced, and To this end will mako
favorable arrangements with early applicants.
Address IHOs IL. BiNthAM q 10,
l;s-ly 3G6 Penn ST., Pittsburgh, Pa
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Am Adusrtissmeats.

WM. BIsomAM, JR., 10 Ffih Street. Pitts
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in Aaf rity.
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CARPETS AND WALL. PAPEF

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il:l3,tf rHASK McGURGAS.
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Spseial aotites.

To Consumptives.-Ths Rev. EDWARD
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Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1868-09-12
:, Number ID.
Tie GreCian Bend.

The most absurd atIectation yet, is now
coming into vogue, at the different fashionable
watering-places. The young beauties who
congregate at these places have seen, or read,
or heard of Venus di Msdic, and have come
to know that that model of beauty stands not
erect but bending slightly forward. There
fore these American bellies are adopting this
popularity. Whenever they are walking or
in standing position, they cause their bodies
from the hips up, to incline slightly forward,
and this is called the "Grecian Bend"
Thisis very much like the atfectation which
some people have of writing avery bad hand,
because some man of genius whom they
admire, wrote a bad hand. Tho Venus di
Medidi docs indeed bend forward, but with
her. is 1t merely an accidental position, arising
from the fact that she is supposed to be Just
stepping out of the bath. The Venus of Milo,
and, indeed, all the other statues of Venus
eytant represent her in an erect and queenly
position, and without the slightest trace of tho
so-called Grccian bend The new fashion,
however, will run its day in spite of reason
and common sense. Fttsburg Dispatch.