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The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
SOLDIER STATESMEN,

In our last article we entirely forgot
to mention Washington, "frst in war,
first in peace, and first in the hearts of
his fellow citizens"
We will now attempt to show ,ohy
the statement proved in ihe former
article is true, namely, that the great
est soldiers have been also the greatest
statesmen.
In the first place, the strongest minds
in every age have been attracted to the
profession of arms, as a sure and hon
orable way to gain distinction. How
ever revolving war may seem, when
viewed rightly it has always been held
as noble and just. From the time
Homer sang of the wrath of Achilles
heroes in war have been applauded to
the skies, and rewarded with the best
gifts of their country. There have
been wars in every century, and thus
it is that in the intervals of peace the
greatest minds are found among the
soldiers.
The education that professional SOL
diers receive fits them to be good
statesmen. They are trained to habits
of diligence, of prompt and decisive
action. As general thing they are
more temperate in their habits than
those who have been raised in civil
professions. Thus, when they are
called upon to assume command of a
State, they arc not liable to fall into
drunkenness, and all irregularities, as
some politicians have done.
A commander of an army, one who
has conducted campaign, is especially
fitted to be a good Governor. To
command an army, to win victories,
requires high degree of sagacity and
practical common sense. He must be
able at all times to perfectly compre-
hend the situation, to know what the
enemy is most likely to do, and to take
advantage of every weakness in the
foe. He is also accustomed to enforce
prompt obedience, to punish every
infraction of the laws. The life of a
soldier also makes him thoroughly ac-
quainted with human nature, a knowl-
edge that every statesman must have.
AS general thing soldiers are less
easily bribed than civilians. They
live more for glory than for money.
So we find in all history that the
truest patriots have been those re-
nowncd in arms. And surely they
who in the late war went and fought
for their country were as patriotic as
they who remained at home. Our
country has had but one Arnold; it
has seen two Tylcrs.
In almost every war that has been
waged since the flood, the successful
chieftain has been rewarded by being
made the ruler of his country. And
thus it will be with Gen. Grant. The
people of the United States owe him
debtof gratitude that can never be
repaid. The nearest approach to pay
mcnt willbe when they elect him to
the highest office in the world.
Ex.-D.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

General James A. Beaver, of Cen
tire county, chairman of the State Con-
vention of Soldiers which assembled in
Philadelphia on the Sth of January
last, has appointed a Committee to
take active part in the State and Ma
tional election this fall. The chair
nan is General Charles II. t. Coils,
of PHILADELPHIA. The committee will
meet at the rooms of the National
Union Club, No. 1103 Chestnut ST.,
Philadelphia, on the 4th day of July
next, at eleven o'clock A. NJ. Lieut.,
l.. K. Evans is the member of this
committee for this county. There
has yet been no reorganization of the
"Boys in Blue" here. 1t should be
done Immediately and put in thorough
working order, 1t was a powerfully
ally in '66 and could be made SC
arain,
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
Finance.

The Pittsburgh Commercial of Mon
day SAYS: Neither the number nor the
bulk of the transactions of last week
will equal those of corresponding peri
ods in former years, still there is a
healthy tone animating the markets,
and a moderate degree of activity was
manifested in business and financial
circles. Nearly all the manufacturing
establishments are running on full
time and are enjoying a demand for
all their wares. Some particular
branches of business are unusu-
ally brisk, having orders ahead for
months. Money is growing more
abundant every day, and there is now
an occasional inquiry, on the part of
capitalists, for securities in which to in
vest unemployed balances. 1t is a
noticeable feature Of the market, too,
that there is gradual yielding, by
money lenders, of extreme views with
regard to the high rates which they
have been asking and getting for mon
ey. The price for the use of money
has ruled to high for weeks past, in
our local market, and now that the
"pinch" is over, it is maniicstly the
part of wisdom to relax little on the
premiums. We think that we notice a
growing disposition with those who
have money to lend to invite borrowers
and extend more lenicncy in rates.
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REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE.

Aleppo townshp-A. J. IIinorman, c. Hughes
Cumberland tp--r. l.. Cummins, Josiah Gwynn
Carmichaels Bero. j. c. Burnett, J. n Clago
Centre township-Jamos Call, John Rogers, Jr
punkard township-Capt Coon, Aaron shelby
Franklin townships. ". Scott, Lycurgus Grim
Gilmore township-I. B. Fordyce, J. l. sampson
Greene township-J. IL Morris, S. Harrington
jackson township-P. NJ. Grimes. s. =. Bayard
Jefferson townshfp-Chas Hughes, Jno Cottere
Jefferson Borough-Wm. Martin, b. b. Smith
Marion township-D. Adams. ;...:,.,:, ,."...,.-.
Monongahela tp.--D. r. Jones, 7, L, Kramer
Morgan tp.-J. c. Buckingham, John Greenlee
Norris township--James Dunn, NJ. c: Lightner
Perry tOwnshp-John A. Bilingsly. J. W. Long
Richhll township-Dr. Hull, j. NJ. Walton
Springhill township-E. Forrell I. II. Meighen
Washington township-T. ], Penn, Geo. Kelgley
Wayne township-M. Brant,, Josephas Kent
Whitley township-Owen Hudson, c. p. Morris
JNO. II. WELLS, Marion tp.
Chairman.
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THE ICKEr-.sITUATIOS REVIEWED

In more than on instance dissatis-
f,etion, it might be said, decided hos
tility, has been expressed in these col
umns at the manner of the calling and
holding of the Convention that re-
Gently nominated our county ticket.
We don't like it yet. OF the men
nominated we have not said a dispar-
aging word. There is reason in all
things, and it must appear now that,
no matter how much the loss Of un-
animity is to be deplored, there will be
no attempt made to secure any fairer
understanding. This granted the
next best thing in the interest of the
county is to give them strong fight
those of our kind in the Congress
ional matter, the Opposition in tho
county campaign.
Our claims for the former are pre-
eminent, and, aside from our personal
wish that all the competitors should
have had representation equal to their
acknowledged popularity, in the con-
test for who should bear the honor, we
consider the nominee-Capt. j. B
Donley-a fit man to represent Greene
County and the 9th District. His
name wW go before the next confer
ence as the choice of the county. This
being so he must of right be our next
Congressman. He is young, of fine
ability, active, able and energetic.
His success in securing the nomina-
tion here proves this. 1t is fair to
presume that he will exert himself as
efficiently in the District.
Mr.. Geo. G. Miller, of DLnkard
township, the choice of the Conven-
tion for Assembly, is young man of
decided worth and an ex-soldier. He
will be fully able to cope with any
antagonist in the field of politics in
this county whom the Opposition may
bring out.
Mr.. Thomas ]. Penn, the nominee
for Commissioner, we have not the
honor of knowing, but are assured is a
highly respectable citizen and in every
way competent to fill the Object which
he skouM be elected.
OF the other two candidates, Mr..
Thos. Ross, for Poor House Director
and Mr.. H. w. TaSlor, for Auditor,
we have but slight knowledge. TAX
ing the word dof our "handsome" neigh
Dor of the Messenger, for it-and it Is
only in such rare cases his word is ac-
ceptablc-they are good men though
We should like to know what they
have done to causehim to say so. He
says with these "last named gentle
men we are we'll acquainted, and have
been many years. They are very
good men and if they were only or
the right side would make very good
Officers."
With this brief announcement the
"1ecks are cleared" Let the crew
take their positions once more on the
old craft and with a "long pull and a
strong pull" altogether ! smash in the
esemy's broadside.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
"satanic white Niggcr nobs."

That high toned Democrat and ele-
CANT gentleman, familiarly called
"Brick Pomeroy," who on his pas
sage through this city, on a recent oc-
casion, was so highly lauled for his
intellectual and social qualities by his
contemporary, the Post, prints the fol-
lowing choice morceau in late num-
Der of his paper:
at devolves on Democratic Journ-
ais and speakers to warn the people
against the Satanic white niggcr mobs
known as Christian Associations, aid
societies, mission clubs,ct Democrats
avoid them as you would the plague!'
Isn't this sarcasm ? Who ever heard
of modern Democrat who was in the
slightest danger of mixing with Chris
tian Associations, Aid Societies or
mission clubs ? "Brick" must be
poking fun at the democratic speak
ers." The Post has not yet warned
its readers, in accordance with the in
junction of this great Apostle of De-
mocracy, and until it does we shall
adhere to the belief that The quotation
above is sarcasm PITTS. CONNER
ciai.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
Illinois Politics,

The Pittsburgh Gazette notices that
the Republican State Convention of
Illinois nominated, on the 9th, Gen.
John NJ. Palmer for Governor, aud a
full State ticket, including Logan re-
nominated for Congressman at large.
The nominations are received with en-
thusiasm by the entire party Of the
State, and, as for the resultat the polls
the Republican press declares that
"the battle iswon already" The res
olutions adopted approve of rccostruc-
ton, denounce all forms of rcpudia-
ton, demand equal taxation and a just
distribution of the public burthens,
culogize General Grant, affirm the
right of cxp2triation, and declare tbs
deep interest of Nortcrn labor in the
adjustment of Southern institutions
upon principles of equality and tree
dom.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
Extraordinary Hail Storm in Missouri

On Saturday the ID inst. most
extraordinary hail storm was expert
enced in Southwest Missouri, at Ar
lington. The storm came up from
the South, with a limited range, ac-
companied with heavy thunder and
vivid tightening, and driven onward
by furious wind. Amid torrents of
rain the hail came, of most portentous
size, solid, hard as wintry ice, the
stones ranging in weight from two to
ten ounces. They stormcd down on
the houses and streets of the town with
frightfll violence and destructive eff
feet. Not house escaped having
glass shattered and destroyed.
Hail stones as large as mans fist
amid myriads of smaller ones, ratified
down for the space of twenty minutes,
indenting boards, driving men, horses
and cattle to such shelter as could be
found, killing some of the smaller ami
mails which could find no screen from
the furious and fatal storm. The cit
liens of the town took refuge in dwell
ings and stores clustering in fright
in the very centers away from win
dows, which afforded no guard against
the dashing hail.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
Phenomenon nj Chicago +.

On Tuesday of last week Chicago
was enveloped in such dense and sud
den darkness as to cause dread and
alarm in the minds of the citizens Of
that wicked place. Thrice in rapid
succession, was the city plunged in
this deep darkness but the cloud lift
ed finally in few moments, and dis
appeared as suddenly as it came.
There were, doubtless, more prayers
said in those few minutes than were
ever uttered in Chicago in the same
space of time.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
TENN ESSEE.
Kuk KIux Demonstration Wear Mem.
phis.

NASHVILLE, May 6-The Kuk
Klux made Demonstration last night
in Williamson county, and were glori-
ously whipped by two negroes. About
twenty Of the cowardly fellows sur
rounded the house of Levi Thompson
and William Fleming, six miles from
Franklin, and demanded admission,
They were disregarded, and the two
men determined to defend their home
and families. The Klan riddled the
door with bullets, burned up thirty
barrels of corn and hen house, and
made several efforts to set fire to the
dwelling of the negroes. The colored
men however kept them at bay, sever
al of their shots took effect, and at
last the Williams retired. Thomson and
Fleming reported.the facts to General
Carlin in this city to-day.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

1T is said that one of the members of
the Ohio Legislature, who voted for
the bill DISTINGUISHING the students,
when travelling abroad, wrote home
to have his letters directed to g.
Eufip." Among the pictures
which he purchased abroad, and which
now adorn his "palatial mansion, us
can Oshn OCEAN Landskip." OF
such are the elect u
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

The mail boxes from Harrisburg to
Philadelphia, and the one from Chica-
go to Philadelphia were both stolen
on the night of the 4th, from the
train which left Harrisburg at 9.25,
and after their contents had been alb
stracted the boxes were thrown into
the canal two miles below the city.
No clue to"the robbers has been OBJ
taincd.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
ID EGISTER'S NOTICE.

Nolice is hereby given to NIL creditors lega-
tees, wards and other persons interested, that
the undersigned ed Executors, Administrations and
Guardians have filed their accounts in the Reg
isters Office and that the same will be presen-
ted to the Orphans Court TO be held within and
for the county of Greene, on Wednesday, Juno
TO- 1868. for con iirmation and allowance.
PETER BROWN, Register.
Final account or John Hunt, Administrator OF
the estate of Henry Brister, decd.
Account of j. w. John, Guardian of w. l.. Evans
minor son of Alfred Evans, deceased.
Account of p. y. Knox, Administrator upon tho
estate of Susannah Beeler, decd
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

Hoy. j. A. LOGAN, Commander
in-chief of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, has issued general order an
nouncing that the 30th of May is
designated for the purpose of strewing
with flowers the graves of their COM
rades who fell duriug the war.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
Republican Triumph.

The Republicans of Kittanning,
Armstrong county, on Monday last
succeeded in the election of their ticket
for municipal officers by some thirty
majority. This is considerd great
political triumph, SINCE the Democrats
have heretofore carried that borough.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

The M ountain Oil Works, a mile
from Pittsburgh, were totally destroy
ed by fire on May 3, with 1900 bbls.
of ell. The loss is between $4,000
and 100000, with an insurance of
S11,OOO. Ia..
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

The body of Anthony Ffeyvogle,
well known merchant tailor Of
Pittsburg, who has been missing since
last January, was found on the 1st
inst. in the Ohio river, near Sewicllley.
The manner of his death is yet shroud-
ed in mystery.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

HARRISBURG was visited about two
o'clock on Saturday morning week by
a destructive fire, the building burned
being the large foundry, patternshop
&C., of Messrs. Jennings q Stevenson.
The fire was the work of an incendia-
ry, and the loss about thirty or forty
thousand dollars, all of which was in
sured except about ten thousand dol
lars.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
Fearful TornadO-I.Oss OF Life ana Prop.
ertY.


On Sunday evening of last week the
village of Shanghai, Warren county
Illinois, was visited by most appall-
ing storm of wind, rain and hail, de-
stroying many houses, and making
others desolate. The storm was first
observed approaching in cone-shaped
cloud, about a quarter Of Il mile in di-
ameter, and whirling around with
great violence. Its power was first
discovered in a pond. 1t literaly
sucked larged quantities of water out
of the pond and up into the air almost
making the pond entirely dry. 1t
went on, gathering new strength, lev
cling fences, twisting off trees, and
sweeping everything before it. There
were fifteen dwelling houses totally
destroyed. Many of them were pick
ed up by the whirlwind, lifted into
the air and carried quite a distance
and then, seemingly with demoniac
fury, dashed to the ground and shiver-
ed into a million fragments. Several
other dwellings were blown from theil
foundations, A fine school house, and
two churches--the only ones in the
village-were scattered in fragment:
over the prairie for nearly halfa mile
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

THE Hon. John Minor Bolts thinks
the Constitution soon to be presented
for the endorsement of Virginia, alto
gether the best Constitution we have
had yet, and that the best feature in it
is the clause requiring all officers to
take the test OATH"
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
r ISTOF CAUSES FOR TRIAL AT JUNE
TERM 1868.

Lantz John VS. Elijah Morris, ct al, No. l6i, Juno
Rrant et al VS. Kent No. 1876 March term, 1860.
Morris VS. Lucas. No. H. June term, 1867. ..
Tanner VS. Hughes kincaid, No.7J, June term,
1851. ...y...
Everhart VS. Stephenson, No. 81, March term.
1861
South & Knots vs. Long, No. G2, December term
1865.
Cornwen VS. Wilson; No. 49, Dec. term, 1865.
TGylor VS. Lemley. No. u, March term, 1866.
Gordon vs. Shrivor, No. no, March term, 1855.
LindScy's Executors VS. Sayers, No. l5D, March
term 1868.
Huss II. H. ct al VS. Stephens No. ISL, March
term 1866.
Silveus VS. Martin, No. 10 June term, 1896.
Lautz G. w. VS. Shields 7. @. ct al No. liz, juno
term, 1855. -
Rhodes VS. Messer ct NJ, No. 1 ~, June term 1896.
Hook vs. o 1cnbau9h, No 2li, June term, 1883.
Hornbake VS. Hedge, No. 90, Sept term, 1855.
Waters vs. Davidson, No. 1856, september term
1856
Minors Administrators VS. Gapen, No 80 Decens-
Der term, 1888.
Johns vs. Lanzs Administrators, No. lb Aec.
I,oct W. Hamilton. No. 80, March term, 1867.
Colver ct al vs. Kelley & Kelley, No. 81, Juno
term, 1857.
Mccormick VS. Silveus, No l3l, June term, 1857.
Stillwell W Thompson No. l3i, June term, 1851.
Lomley vs. stephens, No III, June term, 1857.
Maple VS. Clclvenger, No. 16, Sept. term, 1882.
Mexican vs. Hewitt & Gray, NO. 81 sept. term,
1851.
Porter VS. Greene Co. Amber GIL Co., No. 81, Sept.
term, 1857. -,
J,F. TEMPLE, Prothonotary.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
HERE. trnthfnllY observes the III

HERE, trutIfnlly observes the T'i-
June, a negro is, according to Demo
cratic authority, brute without rights
Of any XII ID. Down in Georgia the
Democratic leaders and candidates
we're for weeks before the election beg
ging niger votes, appealing by prom
ises and threats to darkie5 who had
never owned a whole dollar, and had
scarsely a whole shirt to their ebony
backs. Yet a cardinal plank in the
Democratic platform is, "Damn a
nigger-down with Niger Suffrage"
(when it don't support our ticket,
The only difference between this year
and 1860 is that now the niggers de
their own voting, while in 1860 they
made the voting power, but their
owners exercised it. Once the De
mocracy could compel, now they must
coax nigger votes.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

WE hear no denunciations by the
Copperhead, press of those negroes who
voted their ticket in the Suth. Oh,
no! the rose smells sweet W hen called
by another name.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

The editor of Wilkes Spirit, bets
five hundred dollars on the convic-
ton of the President.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

HUNNIcUTr and his faction have
been defeated for the nominations by
the conservative element of the Re
publican party in Virginia. Good
thing.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

THE municipal election of Cham
bcrsburg on Monday last resulted in
the triumph Of the entire Republican
ticket. 'S''i ,Hl" 3 ''ia '0sI's 9H f.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

THE bolt factory in Pittsburgh was
entirely destroyed y fire on the Sd.
Loss 100000; insured for $4,000.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
Thsae'auntshars Republican
Union REPUBLICAN TICKET,

Union REPUBLICAN TICKET
NATIONAL.
FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. ULYSSES s. GRANT,
OF ILLINOIS,
sub,ect 70 the decision of himself md the People
ofthe United States.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
HON. ANDREW e. CURTIN,
OF PENNSYLVANIA,
Subject to tho decision of the Republican Sa'
tional Convention.
STATE.
FOR AUDITOR GENERAL:
GEs. JOHN F, HARTRANFT,
Of Montgomery County.
roR SURVEYOR GENERAL:
Cot. JACOB NJ. CAMPBELL,
Ot Cambria County.
DISTRICT.
'roR CONGRESS,
CAPT BENTON DONLEY,
Of Greene County,
Subject to the action OF the Ath District Con
ference.
COUNTY.
FOR ASSEMBLY,
GEORGE G.. MILLER ESQ,
Of DuRkard Townshp.
FOR COMMISSIONER,
THOMAS ]. PENN, ESQ,
Of Washiaytoa Iowaship,
roR rooR HOUSE DIRECTOR,
THOMAS ROSS, ESQ,
Of Jfqrgan Township,
FOR AUDITOR,
HENRY W. TAYLOR, ESQ
OF Jackson Tornship.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13

THE police Of Pittsburg are in uni.
form. Sensible.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-13
Aew Advertisements.

WM, BINouAM, JR., 20 Fiah Street, Pits
burgh, is the authorised agent for the RErUnLIcAS.
! in thatcity
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XECU TORS TIC L,

Letters testamcntary having been granted to
the undersiuned on the estate of William
Evans late Of Monongahela township, Greene
county, decd, notice Is hereby given TO all per-
sons indebted TO said estate to make Immediate
payment andthose having claims against the
same to present them duly authenticated for
settlement JACOB HEWITT,
FRANKLIN SEATON,
May l3-Gt Executors.
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DMINISTRATOR,S NOTICE

I.ette re- ofadmin nistration having been granted
TO the undersigned on the estate Of Jesse Rine-
hart (of JohnS decd, late of Cumberland town.
ship Greene county, Pa notice Is hereby givcn
to ail persons indebted TO said estate to mako
immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same to present them duly authen-
ticated for settlement. :. ff rtal
URIAH RINEHART. Admir-.
!. ntr.. HIRAM RINEHAKr, -A''- -A'''-'"
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OF lLLlNOlS,
Subject 70 the decision of himself fnnd the People
ofthe United States.