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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-03-03
Democrtlc Victories in new York.

Binghampton is in Brown County,
New York, in the extreme southern por-
tion of the State. It's a city Of. Is, 900
people. 0gdensburg is in St. Lawrence
County, on the northern border, at the
opposite extremity. It is also q large
town of 10000 inhabitants. They have
had lately elections in those cities, with
the following results:
1868. -1s67A 1866 1864.
Dem. Dem. Hep. Rep. Rep.
Binghampton 40 - 78 253 33s
Ogdensburg....70 244 sol It's
1t will be seen that there are immenye
Democratic gains even over the election
of 1867, when we carried New York by
a majority Of $4,000 That the results
are not owing to local causes is evident.
from the fact that we have already stated
that they are SO far apart and at differ
ent points. These elections are only
two among number Of others 10 smaller
towns that have taken place.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-03-03
rs. A wide.awake minister, who founi

s@-A wide-awake minister. who found
his congregation going to sleep one Sun
day before he had fairly commenced, sud
denly stopped and exclaimed: Brethren,
this isn't iair; it isn't giving man half
a chance. Wait till l get along piece,
and thenif I amt worth listening to, 60
to sleep; but don't begin to snore before
/ get commenced give man chance :
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-03-03

The American bondholder is re-
garded as SO much better than the me-
chanic that hesis not required to pay tax
es. He bought his bonds at about 40
cents on the dollar; and draws about IL
per cent in greenbacks, which in three
years nets him about 100 per cent on the
original investment. The poor man and
farmer pay that II per cent. to the bond
holder. So long as the farmer is willing
to continue the joke the bondholder
would be fool to object.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-03-03
saeA little three wear old Was consit

s0r A little three year old was consid-
Herably excited the other day by seeing
the cat kill a mouse. The next day she
asked her mother, suddenly, who made
the birdies?" ''God made them, my
child" who feedes the brides. mann
mar Good feeds them" Mamma.
who made the mices?D she continued
|"God made them" The little one was
thoughtful a moment, and then asked,
energetically, "Does God keep cat?"
Tho mother told her she would tell her
all about it when she got older, but for
the present she had better play. q
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-03-03

To JUsTIcEs.-Justices of the Peace
will remember that the statues Of this
State require them to report TO the Coun.
ty auditor, on the frst day of February
Of each year, the amount of fines IS.
sessed and collected during the preceding
year. All those Justices who have not
yet reported, would do we'll to do SO at,
once, or they lay themselves liable to
assist in swelling the fund.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-03-03
On S SayI

~ ~ - ~
Can you see by the dswn's early light
that
VI W. JORDAN, of Roodsfeld,
Is prepared to put up spouting and Roofing,
on the shortest notice., at the lowest possible
rates.
He also manufactures and keeps on hand
an assortment of
COPPER, TIN&SHEET IRON WARE
Cooking Stoves, Office Stoves, Crates, Tenders,
Fire Frehts and
II o T. Z o W W A R E
OF every description. His old dcustomers and
the public generally are invited to call and
examine his stock and prices. Place Of bu-
siness opposite briggs stoie. may7,'67.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-03-03
VOLUME XIV.
THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY
Publlshed Every tuesday.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
I'VE dollars per annum, invariably in adva,

JOB PRI NTIN
Executed with aeatness and dispatch at this
pfRoe, and st reasonable prices.
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TERMS on ADVERTISING:

TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
One square, three weeks. so
One square, three months .......... 90
0ne square, six months. 10 90
One square, nine months. ............ 10 O0
One sqnare, twelve months. s...........l IL go
Two squares three weeks. ............ 90
Two squares, three months ........... 90
Two squares, six months. 90
Two squares, nine months s...........'l 90
Two squares. twelve months ..........lS 90
ons-fourth column,three months Is 90
Sin months -. - IS 90
nine months 80 90
twelve months. .35 90
One-haf column, three months. 49,. 20 90
six months. $3.50 90
nine months4 =. .35 90
twelve months. 40 90,
0ns column, three months. .........S0 90
six months. ......... 40 90,
nine months. ........55 90
g. twelve months. .......75 90
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-03-03

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-SecTetary
Stanton has not left the War Department
since last Friday, his Congressional
friends having urged him to remain there
for reason, he however contemplates
going home after the House shah have
the President as a belief
among them is that the latter will thus
te shtrae Of his moral influence, and will
make no effort to thwart the purpose Of
Congress, whose authority they say will
be supported by General Grant, under the
law functions of the Executive being
iu effect, pending trial.
. Major General Emory, who commands
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24

THe CHs1s1aAs PREsENr.-Of all the many
pleasant customs that cluster around the
Christmas holidays none is more worthy of
perpetual observance than that Of giving pre-
cents. The great dinner, the romping, the
dancing, should never be forgotten. For
Heavens sake let there be still one day in the
wear on which ali men can be children once
more. The custom of giving presents inter-
f.res with none of these. 1t creates ten times
moro happiness than all OF thcm put together.
It is not the pecuniary value Of a Christmas
present that couats go much. That is only o
secondary consideration. We regard that
merely so far as it is an index Of feeling. But
the Christmas present is precious. because 1t
tells of thoughtful love that, with careful
-nrescience, endeavored to contribute to the
happiness Of the dear one on a day when hap
.piness is, if ever, right. 1t may be but q
cheap cornucopia Of sugar plums, but the
pretty paper bag will be preserved more careful
" than Jewel, and to have sivea that bag will
be more real pleasure than to have dined with
p king, or to have danced with queen. Let
no man imagine himself too poor to buy
Christmas present. II he does, let him pay
visit to Won Santens, and if he has any cents
he will soon be convinced to the contrary.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24
Card from Sheriff MInckey,
SHERIFFS OFFICE, CHARLESTON COUNTY,
CHARLESTON, November 2S, 1868.

SHERIFFS OFFICE, CHARLESTON COUNTY, J
CHARLESTON, November 2S, 1868.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS
The statement has been repeatedly made by
the daily papers Of this city, and by the coun-
sci for tho Pr :ostants in the protested Munici-
pal election case, that number of men woar-
ing blue, green and red badges wero special
deputy shertfs, appointed by me, and were
actively engaged in canvassing during tho cleo
ton and interfering with voters. 1t is due to
nv official character that 1 should deny the
truth of such statements. The persons wear
ing these badges were not special deputies,
and derived no authority from mo. They were
members Of the Republican Rallying Commit
tee. Iappsinted twenty-five special deputies,
each of whom was designated by white
badge, on which was printed the words,
Especial Dsputy Sheriff." They we're appoint
ed to aid in preserving tho poaco, and were in
structel by me to report to the Managers OF
Elections, and under no circumstances what
ever to Interfere with voters, no: to electionecr
for either party, but to act only in case OF q
breach OF the peace. It has also bacn stated
that specia, deputy shcriff3 inserfcred with tho
registration of voters. In reply to this l Lave
only to say, that no special deputies wcro on
duty until the day of the Municipal election,
the appointments not having been made out
until the previ ions afternoon.
E. W. NJ. MACKEY, S. C. G..
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24
LOCAL MATTERS.
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

Il =
.roYx &. Ryan will sell at II o'clock, az the olo
Postofice, valuable rea! estate anu "AN'-
property on west side OF Ashley river. -
piTE EeTrcu + BRuNs will sell at IL O'CLOCK, at
tbe old Postof1ice. desirable residence IN Can
non-street. - IN o,cloclx ot
tbe Courthouse, horse and mules; also AZ the
northwest corner Of Church-sreet ana Light
wood aIley. contents of grocery store;
z. ". nj. MACKEY will sell at 1O O'CLOCK, a6
Guys Farm, Meetingsreet, farming lmpie-
ments. stock, and lease OF farm.
MmIIaAN s. Son will sell at 10 O'CLOCK, IN
their store, Vendue Range, dry goods, furni-
ture, &c. ,ss. o,cloc,,
in front of their stores, Vendue Range, Dacon
strips. molassss, &c. .r,,, - bolf.nast
o'clock before their store, East Bay, Candles
tobacco, &c. .oo. rorters-nast
o,cIocI. on Browns wharf, butter, lard,
a'i e. W STErFENs & Co. will sell at halt-past y
o'clock. in front Of their store, Vendue hanse'
hams. shoulders, butter, &c. q
ENsIow l. Co. WI sell at haf-past
O'Clock, at their store, East Bay, oacon' nour'
JOSH G. M1LNoR & Co. will sell at 10 o'clock; !
at their salesroom, Meeting-street, assor'eo
ftSGnEY S & ALEXANDER will sell ct 10 o'clock'
in their store, East Bay, butter, hams, moiaS-
MnEs DRAKE will sell. at 10 O'Clock, OF ms
store. corner King and Liberty Streets cio'n-
ing and dry goods.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24

The BEST DRESSED MAN AT TILE THEATRE.
Tin cups to the usliest men soon became
bore. People don't like to be pointed out IS
ugly, and besides tin cups are not an induce
ment, and even if they are bright they only re-
fleet ones uglincss and make it still more hide
GUS. tits capital idea, therefore, to substi-
tute for this offensive presentation real prize
OF o pair orkid gloves to the best dressed man
in the audience. We say ''real" prize, because
q tin cup to the uglest man is, in fact, no
prize at al. A prize is something for which
people strive. 1t is a reward of success. But
no one is ambitious of being called ugly, and
tin cup will scarcely create competition. How
different it is when pair of KID gloves is to be
awarded to the best dressed man in the thea
tire. Every man who has any pride II his
dress-and how few have not-consults his
tailor on the fashions, and, in dressing for the
evening, gets himself up with extra care AS
the Judge Of fashion walks up and down be-
tween the boxes and scrutinizes the audience
every man is anxious 10 catch his eye, and
every lady feels certain that it is her husband
or her lover who is to get the gloves. u such
prize is awarded tonight it will be won by
him who wears full suit OF clothes from Geo.
Little & Co.'s, No. 213 KiDg-street.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24

THE HUMoRs OF RECoNsTRUoTIoN.-J James
P. Cowardln, Esq, son Of the proprietor OF
the Richmond Dispatch, having had an excel
lent opportunity Us reporter for that paper in
the, Virginia Reconstruction Convention to
study the humors Of reconstruction, improved
the advantage thus obtained, and prepared q
lecture on that subject, with which he has en-
tertained The ellie Of the principal Northern
cities, to their edifcation and his own profit.
The lecture has been received everywhere with
roars of laughter and shouts of applause, and
is universally acknowledged to be amaster-
piece of wit and drollery. The New York Her
aid thus speaks Of it:
As delineator Of negro character MIR. Cow.
ardIn has few equals. In tracing the humor OF
the late Virginia Convention he abundantly
showed that he had made the subject COM
plete study. In tone, manner, and language,
his personaticns were perfect. Those familiar
with the negro character keenly rehshed their
fidelity, and those who have only seen the
negro as caricatured az halls Of Ethiopian
minstrelsy found in his initiative speeches far
moe food for merriment. AL his descriptions,
the scenes in the convention hall, in the galle-
ries, and in the vestibule, were as incontestl-
bly, rich as they were life-like. 1t was an even
ing of huge entertainment to the audience,
and while entertaining, it also conveyed an in
structive moral moral opposed to negro
suffrage.
Mr.. Cowardin will deliver his lecture in
Charleston on Thursday night noxt, and thus
give all who wish al. opportunity to judge for
themselves.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24
LANCAsTER-IN EQUITY.
November "a

Benjamin Perry, H'elmuth Perry, Administra-
tor and ADMINISTRATIVE, rs. John Perry,
Alex Matheson and wJe, and others-BW
for Injunction to Marshal Assets, Sell Land,
DC.
made in the above stated case, at June term 1868.
will SELL at Lancaster Courthouse, South Carroll.
ma, on the first MONDAY in December next.
All that valuable PIECE. PARCEL OK TRACT OF
LAND described in the pleadings, belonging TO the
estate of John Perry, deceased lying and situated In
the District of Lancaster, state OF South Carolina
containing G000) six thousand acres, more or less, OF
No cotton, cern and grain lands, well watered and
heavily tmbered, fencing in good repair-the up
land pcoduciDg fine crops of cotton, corn and small
grain, while the extensive bottoms, lying along the
C.tawba River, noi to be surpassed These lands
are situated in the southwestern portion OF Lancaster
District, bounded by the Kershaw line, the Catawba
River. and bv lands of D. w. Browp. Lewis Patter
SOD, c. L. Tiilmap, James thompson, William Dixon
and others.
WILL ALSO SELL, FOR CASH,
On the TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY after the first
Monday in December, at the former residence Of
the said John Perry, deceased, in Lancaster Dis
trict. near Liberty Hill.
All the PERSO ONAL PROPERTY belonging to the
estate Of said deceased. ything usually kept on
large and well regulated Plantation may be bought
at this sale.
and divided into two three and four hundred acre
tracts to suit purchasers, plats Of which will be cx
hibited on day Of sale.
Terms-So much cash as will pay the costs OF suit
and expenses OF sale. The balance on credit OF one,
two and three years. with interest to be due and pay
able annually, from day OF sale. Purchaser to give
bond, with two or more good securities, aad mort
gage of the premises purchaser to pay tor stamps
and papers Terms must be complied with on day
of sale or the property will be rescd on day of sale
at the risk of the former purchaser.
X. G. BILLINGS, c. L. L. D.
Commissioners Office, Lancaster Courthouse. s. O.,
November 2, 1868.
Soro,,horo 9OIn1
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24

[sALE POSTPONED ON ACCOUNT WEATHER.
Desirable Residence in Cannon-street, neat door
East 10 the Church of the Holy Communion.
w. Y.LEITCH & II. $. BRUINS,
Auctionecrs.
By yi,tuc Of On order of sale, to mo directed by
the Honorable George q. Bryan, Judge Of the
United States District Court for the District Of
South Carolina will offer for sale at public auc-
ton THIS DAY, November "a, atthe Old Posiof-
fce foot OF 3! !oad.siroct,
All that certain LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF
LAND, situate, lying and being on Cannon.street
between Rutledge and Ashley streets, upper wards
oil the City of Charleston, measuring and containing
Oh Cannon-street ffty-four 53 feet and the same on
the north or back line, two hundred and thlrty-one
feet ten inches 1871 10 in the east, aud two hun
dred and thirty two feet ten incLes on the west Ire;
butting and bounding on the north on lands now OF
lately Of the estate of Joanna McIlhenny to the east
on lands oil VIM. L. Webb; south on Cannon-street,
and west on lands Of the Church oil the Holy Conn.,
munion, James Jones and r. N. Gourdin, as will
more fully appear by plat thereof drawn by Robert
T. Payne, Surveyor and recorded in the Office Of tho
Registrar of Mcsnc Conveyance. Charleston District
on the first of June one thousand eight hundred and
fty-four On the promises are fine two-1nd.abalf-
story Wooden Dwelling slate roof on brick founda-
tion, with double Piazzl containing eight square
and three attic rooms, with pantry, dressing 10 m,
&C., besides Kitchen, stnblc, &c.
Tcrns-Dnc-tmrd cash; the balance In three equal
annual instalmcnts. with inte-ls; from the day OF
sale at per cent. per annum payable annually the
credit portion to be secured by the bond of the pur
chaser with mortgage OF the premises, the buildings
to bc insured and The pol.cT assigned. Purchaser to
pay for papers and stamps.
Assignee OF Evans {; CoSsw ell.
Noverher o.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24

Jesse u. IuHteT, -1uWLtotutoI, Vo' OeWSe
W. Hicks and Wife, ct al.
py virtue Of 4 decreal order made in this cause,
will sell at Barnwcll Courthouse, on MONDAY, the
1th day Of December next, -,
The following described TRACT OR PARCEL OF
LAND belonging to the Estate of Jesse c. Miller de-
ceased containing 1910 acres more or less, situate
living and being in the County Of C.-nweil, ana
bounded north by lands Of Richard Bradl- y Robert
Bradley and thomas YoumanS, south oy anos ot
Josiah s. Walker, W. D. Jackson and Robert Iar'in,
AM west by lands of John j. Cater and hoocFs
Martin. . - ,
The above Lands will be lail OF in four or more
separate tracts, plas of which will be oxhlolte auu
descrbd d on the day OF s4c Oh one OF when VIII oe
n SAW AND GFI T MILL, with valuable Man .iiI,
crv all complete with the exception Oh sman
OF salc-For cash enough to pay The costs
of tho suit and c1pcnses of the sie pntch2]ers 10
-; - their bonds with ,wJ or Or zoo securities, on
srsdit of twelve months from the first day OF Janu-
nsYt bearing interest lr IL that date lilies TO pc
exs.n.ed bIlt not d livercd until the whole OF the
r1Irchasc money Is paid, and II not PAID waen que,
ibn Conn s,oncr to resell ths premises for cash, at
Tho ri * nf the purchaser. Purchaser to pay for
n,rcrs and necessary revenue stamps.
p"NN- j. Pa TEESOT, Commissioner.
Commissioners OGicc November 5, 1868.
November Ii
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24
Potatoes, Ho. .'Greatcr Yield"

TO THE EDITOR OF The NEWS.
In yesterdays Courier VIC notice on extract
from the 'Rutland tVermont) Herald" that
John W. Cramton. Of that place had raised ION
extra prepared soil we presume) potatoes at the
rate of five hundred and sixteen bushels to the
acre.
Our neighbor, ]. D. Brown, at the Potters
Field here, raised from less than one and half
bushels seed, by the moderate use OF the Nitre
Beds Fertilizer, more than sixty bushels pota-
toes, or at the rate Of more THAI six hundred
to the acre. He gives this fertilizer the credit,
and says sit is the best used for all crops;'
and while our planters are paying forty to six
ty dollars ton for an imported article, they
can buy better at home for one-fourth the
cost. "VERETAS."
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24
ASsIGNEE,S SALE

Of Valuable Real Estate and Wharf, on west
side Of Ashley R,ver. opposite Broad- street,
and adjoining the Savannah and Charleston
Railroad Depot, formerly hnovn as the
Wappoo MiI and Wharf Property and the
Machinery-to be sold under an order from
Hon. George S. Bryan, Judge Of the United
States District Court, dated August 19, 1858.
and under the instructions Of the Assignee.
THIS DAY, the 24'h of November at II o'clock, at
the Old Posiofice, foot Of Rroad-sreet, Charles =
ton, s. c.. viii sell: at Public Auction to the
highest bidder
The following valuable REAL ESTATE and WHARF
PROPERTY with the BUILDINGS thereon,
CONSISTING OF:
All that TRACT OF LANU in ST. Andrews Parish,
opposite the City OF Charleston known the wappoo
Mill Tract, being part OF the Tracts known as Nos
and and more clearly defined in plat made by
r. K. Payne, Esq, registered in Mesne Conveyance
office, Book L, No. 13, page I9; nounded north and
west on lots Nos. and g. designated in same plat
south on Wappoo Creek, Ia nayigable streaIn and
east on Ashley River, containing about fifteen acres,
be the more or less, of high and marsh la1d, at
the junction of Wappoo Greek and Ashley Rive, in
the centre Of which space OF about four hundred
and seventyfve feet from east to west, by about two
hundred and seventy-tHo feet from north to south,
whoreon is located the Steam Saw Mill and all neces-
sary buildings for carrying on an extensive Lumber
and Timber business. There Is a carseway from the
BILL to within few yards of the track of the Savan
nah and Charleston Railroad, afording unparalleled
facilities for receiving and shipping Lumber, Tim
Der, Phosphates &c &c.
At the same time and place will be sold, the MA
CHTNERY on the premises viz very superior
Steam Engine of sxy 1907 horsepower, with boilers
complete and many parts Of tho machinery in duph-
cate, also GsIg Saw Mill running ten SAWS, oil IN
good running order, &C., &C.
The sale will be conducted as follows:
The Land, Wharf and Buildings, will be sold for
one-fourth cash, and the reminder on a credit of
one tno and three years. secured by bond and mort
gage of the property sold.
The Machinery will Co s2ld for one half cash, re-
mainder in sixty and ninety days. secured by ap-
proved endorsed notes, bearing seven per cent in
terest. A reasonable time will be allowed for re-
moval of the Engine. Boiler, &c.
Purchasers to pay for conveyances stamps, &c.
JOHN S. RYAN,
Bank of Charleston Building,
Broad-street, Charleston. s. C.
Nnvernhnr
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24

PERsoNA1.-Colonel James Gardner, the
veteran journalist OF Augusta, Ga, AID owner
of the Constitutionaist of that city, is solourn-
inp for few days in our city, and may be
found BY his friends at the Charleston Hotel
Colonel Gardner is now residing in New York,
where he is engaged in business as member
of the banking firm Of Hoyt & Gardner, No
< Nev.street. Like hundreds OF other South
erners, he has found friends and prosperity
amid the busy scenes Of the great commercial
metropolis. -,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24

HOTEL ARRIVALS, November 2s-Pdutnon
Ro,el-Isaac Holmes, city; B. Stewart, Balti-
more: J. McFindan, Manchester; 7. R. Stick
new CITY; f. s. Worsham, Gourdin's; R. j. A.
Phillips, Cooper River.
Charleston Ho,el.-W. B. Smith and I. D.
Mccormick, New York; J. b. Dupont, Florida;
James Gardner, Augusta; Walter Blake, Sa-
yanpah; C. R. S. Baker, Florida; A. I. Cloney
and lady, N. H.; Mr.. and Mrs. W. h. Whinster.
Miss Be,cher and J. Wilson, New York; E. w.
Cannon, J. H. Kelley, b. L. Law and W. E.
James, Darlington District.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-24

A Card.

Circumstances beyond my control have
caused the suspension Of the Charleston Nor
curry. But the public should not be led to the
conclusion that the paper is extinct. Measures
are afoot for issuing it again on substantial
basis. And it is expected to put it forth in o
style that will satisfy every requirement Of a
first class Southern newspaper.
R. B. RHETT, Jr.,
Proprietor of the Mercury.