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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-01-29


CoNcREss.ANp THE MoRMoSs. = The Wash .
ington Express says: The Committee on
Elections will soon havc novel contest To
consider, and one thnt will involve the oucs
ton whether tho government of Utah, as adj
minstcrcd by Brigham Young is, rcpubli-
can in form. Mr.. McGroarty, tho candi
didatc of tho Gontilcs, has arrived here,
and is now preparing evidence TO submit in
conicsting tho scat of Mr.. Hooper, tho sit.
ting delegate from Brigham's domjnions.
who was elected by tho snints. Mr.. Mo-
Gronrty claims that the elections, conduct.
oil by tho bishops Of the Mormon Church:
who act as judges at tho polls, aro not only
unfair, but wholly ut yariapee with tho
mode prescribed by United States law. The
evidence will set forth all tho pcculiarities
OF the administration of civil affairs by
those Mormons.
.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-01-29

Tho heirs Of the late John A. Washington
of Virginia, 1t is said, have begun suit in
Chicago for the recovery of one. hundred
thousand dollars worth Of real estate in
that oily, which was owned by Washington
at tho time he was killed in Virginia, in
1861. A Chicago lawyer made his way
through the limos, and finding the Washing.
ton heirs, represented that tho estate would
be confscated If II remained in their namo
and had II decided TO him for safety. He
has refused 70 restore it--hcnoe the suit
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-07-15
MAZE A NOTE OF 1T.

The Supreme Court of New York has
decided upon a writ OF error, that a
promissory note is rendered void by
any change Of date after its delivery.
In the case on trial it appeared on the
face ofthe note that September had
been stricken out and "October IL"
substituted as date after one of the par
ties had signed the note, and without
his knowledge or consent. The Court
showed that it was a rule of the COM
mon law, as far back as the reign Of
Edward III, that an erasure in deed
voids its; md the same rule had beer
held applicable to commercial paper
it having been cstablishedin both Eng.
lish and American jurisprudence, that
a maternal alteration in any CONNER
cial paper, without the consent of the
party signing the change, extinguishes
his liberty. The alteration of the date
whether to hasten or delay the payment
has been uniformly held to be material
To prevent and punish such tampering
the law does not permit the plaintiff
to fall back upon the contract as it wa:
originally. In pursuance of sterr
but wise policy, it annuls the instru.
nent as to the party sought to b'
wroIged
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-07-15
THE CONFERENCE.

The oath District Conference met in
Pittsburgh Tuesday Of last week, and
after three days balloting amounting
in all to more than 100 ballots, they
adjourned, without nomination, to
meet next Tuesday at the same place.
Each county stood out for its candi-
date and each received three votes
successfully.
The conferecs from the respective
counties have surely shown enough
fidelity to instructions to satisfy even
the most inveterate croaker that they
are men who could not be bought or
would sell constituency. But with
al they have failed to nominate. The
intsrsst of the party, the state and
the country, demand that a nomina-
ration be made. Let each Of the con-
forces resolve that q nomination shall
be made and that they will make it
% they believe the people Of their re-
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-07-15
WHY IS 1T.

Why is it that for the last three
months there has been a continued and
persistent effort made to bring reproach
on the Federal government forits con-
duct of the war, and to laud the rebel
government for its department in the
same? There has been a revival of
this matter. No statement is too alb
surd, no falschood too plain for pub
lication. The Messenger is right zeal
Gus in thissort ofwork. Almost
week it commends some murderer,
gambler, or guerilla, who was punish
ed by the Federal government for his
offences, and denounces the men who
suffered at rebel hands. Week before
last it published another batch ofthese
falsehoods, in the attempt to prove
General Grant responsible for the mur-
der of our prisoners at Andersonville.
We are not surprised at such charges
at such times and from such sources,
but we should think they would take
for subjcct-matter points less contro-
vertible by history. We have al
ugly habit of preserving official docu-
ments, and among those which we
have, is letter from Robert Ould,
rebel agent of exchange, to General
Windcr, keeper of Liby prison, from
which we take extracts showing the
rebel policy of exchange inhuman, and
rightly putastopto by General Grants
order. Beyond this no words are
needed to show up the f.lsity of the
charge:
CITY PoINT, March II, 1868.
"Sir: A flag of truce boat has
arrived and l wish you to send me, at
four o'clock, Wednesday morning, all
the military prisoners Except of1icers)
and all the political prisoners you have.
If any of the political prisoners have
on hand proof enough 10 concict them Of
being spies, or having committed 9TH
er offences which should subject them
to punishment, 50 state opposite their
names. Also, state whether you think,
under all circumstances, they should
be released. The arrangement Ihare
made works largely IN our .taror. We
GET RID OF A SET OF MISERABLE
wRETCHEs, AND RECEIVE SOME OF
THE BEST MATERIAL EVER SAW. 4
Yours truly, ROBERT OULD,
Ag't of Exchange"
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spective counties would do were they
present acting for themselves. With
this determination when the Confer
eDco meets again, two or three bal
lots will be sufficient to secure a NOM
ination. Faction is not so strong nor
patriotism so weak amongst Republi-
cans, but that the great mass of the
party will cheerfulIy ratify their ac-
ton. Only let the selection be made
with reference to our best interest. In
the event of the impossibility of Capt.
Donlcy being nominated-the injus-
tice Of which it is to be hoped will
dawn upon the minds of delegates
from sister countics-it will be the
province of our delegates to select the
man most eligible and who can benefit
us most from locality. This may be
construed rs our second choice when
really we have none other than our
candidate and the couuty's next best
interest. We leave it to our Delegates
to say who it shall be, trusting it is
plain enough.
A failure to nominate will work in
juriously to the party, district, state
and country. Conferees who fail to
exhibit capacity to do anything,
will not increase their reputation as
business men. We therefore bcsecch
you one and all to rise above mere
preferences and prejudiccs and 60 for
the good of your country, the whole
country and all will be we'll.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-07-15

ONE of the most learned ofthe South
Carolina statesman was a foundling
and was taken to the home of an eminent
lawyer while an infant, treated and ed
ucated by him, and finally taken into
his office. He fell in love with his
patron'sd slaughter, who reciprocated his
attachment. Her father protested and
the lovers arranged for an elopment.
which was exposed and frustrated by
a servant. The young man was asked
to an interview with the young lady's
father; who said that he "loved and
I,onored him beyond utterance; but you
cannot marry my daughter, for the
reason that she is your si&rp We have
this from the highest authority, but do
not think it necessary 70 mention
names.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-07-15

lamented Pendleton, cursing the day
that assembled them in New York
and soliloquising after the fashion Of
sold Nick" on his return from a
Democratic Convention, who
AS he turned on bis heel. and went his way,
A sadder, wiser spite,
Observed: "a lesson I've learned to-dav
That has changed my purpose quite.
meantto have had these fellows souis
when from earthly bounds set free;
But now prefer they should go II alone.
In separate private hell of their own.
For swear by my horns and tail and throne.
They're little too much for me-
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-07-15

MANHOOD: HOW LOST, HOW RE.
M STORED

Inst nubIisbed n new edition Of DIR. CULVER.
WELLS CELEBRArED Essay on the Radical Cure.
without Mediclne) OF SPERMAToRRIitEA or Sem
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SIX and FRS, Induced by self-indulgence or sex.
ual cxtravagane. ,o.
m. celebrated author, in this admirable essay
clearly demonstrated from thirty years sue
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of saIf ahnse may be radically cured without the,
Jan@erons use OF internal medicine or the appli-
cation of the knife; pointing out a mode OF cure
at once simple, certain ana enectun,, oy means
Jtion may be, may cure himself cheaply, pri-
yateIy and radically.
a.-rhis Lecture should be In the hands Of ev-
orv youth and every man in theland.
Sent. under seal in plain envelope, to any
ndress 0stpaid, on receipt Of six cents, two,
most stamps Also DR.. Culverwell's "Marriage
t;uide" price % cents. Address the publishers,
CHAS. J. G. KLINE & CO.,
1g Bowery New York, Post-Ofiice Box 1888.
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1G Bowery New York
DUBLIC NOTICE.

As the firm Of HUGHES & LUCAS is dissolved
by mutual consent, the Commission business
will still be carried on at the old stand, in good
order, and on the most reasonable terms, in the
name and style of l.. HUGHES & CO., ysenior
partnerD They nstter themselves, by having
the House and the best location in the place for
that business, that they will RECEIVE liberal
share Of the public patronage.
They will also keep good supply OF GROCER
les on hand to accommodate all who may hlvor
them with call.
J.. HUGHES 4 CO.,
i;lo-tk Rices Landing. Pa.
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Sets for clubs are sent by express, at the cx-
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ENGINE AND BOILER.
TERMS OF SALE:
~ XEOU'TO RS NOTICE

letters tCstnmcntary having been granted to
the undersigned on the estate of John Lewis,
late of Morgan tip, deed, notice IN hereby given
to all persons Indebted to said estate to make
Immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same to present them properly au-
thcnticatcd for settlement.
JOHN LEWIS, Wash. co., Pa., r~,.
JAG. GREENLEE, Greene co, Pa, rN IN
.InnC u .6S-Ht
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WORKS OF CHAIR ,Es DICKENS

.
Any volume mailed post free on receipt or
price.
on receipt of sj 90 we will mail TO any address,
post paid, the entire works OF Charles Dickens,
and also Steel-plate Portrait of Dickens, suit
able for framing
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COUNTY.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

ATLARGE.
G. MADISON COATES, Of Philadelphia.
THos. M. MARSHALL of Pittsburgh.
DIsrRCr. lDIsTRICr,
I. w. ii. Barras, l3 Samuel Snow,
z WI Pollock, H. B. f. Wagonseller
3. Richard Widey - Charles ii. Miller,
4. @. A. Hill, l6 George w. Else.
6. Watson =. McGill. IL. John stewart,
.. J. ii. Brnghurst, II. A. q. Olmstcnd,
T. Frank G. Heaton 10. James Fell,
8. Isaac Eckert, %. ii. G. Johnson,
o. Morris Hooper, 81 j. X. Ewing,
~. David NJ. Rand, .. Wm. Frcw
H. VIM. Davis, % A. W. Crawford,
~ w. W. Ketchum, q. j. 8. Rutan.
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BY an order OF the Court ofGreenc County tho
undersigned Administrations of the estate OF
Thomas Allfree decd, will offer for sale on the
promises, ut Rice's Landing, Greene co., Pa on
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-07-15
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE.

BY an order of the Court ofGreenc County tho
undersigned Administrations of the estate OF
Thomas Allfree, decd, will offer for sale on the
premises, ut Rice's Landing, Greene co., Pa on
SATURDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF JULY,
at 10 o'clock n. m., Qf not sold before by private
sale.) the two-thirtis OF the following described
property, viz: One tract of land containing
about 5or 6acres, on whicha erected one large
TWO STORY FRAME DWELLING,
One Ware house, one saw mill frame. good per-
manent foundation, and well rooted, with !.
good chimney stack The saw mill Is large and
new, and well calculated for both Saw and
ENGINE AND BOILER.
The above mentioned property viii be offered
In lots or MS whole, as may seem best fog sfsc
estate, day of sale. Ii Is situate on the Mon
ongahela river, about twelve mfDes above
Brownsville. Persons wishing good town prop
erty or good location fora Saw Mill or Planning
MILL or both, would do wen to call and exam
inc, we think they win pronounce this one OF
fhc best frames OH the river
TERMS OF SALE:
Onc-half on confirmation OF sale, one half I'm
three months thereafter, witlrintercst from con-
tlrmHtion, when Deed will be made.
1Thc remaining onc-thirl Is for sale, and
may be offtrel on the some day by the owner.
I. N GARY, lI
LOUISA ALLFREE.
June l7-it Administrators.
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REPUBI.ICANISM.

The Platform by which il is Supported.
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Union REPUBLICAN TICKET.
DISTRICT.

FOR CONGRESS-,
CAPT. J. BENTON DONLEY,
OF Greene Co.aiy
Subject TO the action of the 2fsh District Con
ference,
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GRANT, CoLFAx AND VICTORY.

Great Truths rora Great People.
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SATURDAY, THE 18Th DAY OF JULY,

at 10 o'clock, a. m., Qf not sold before by private
sale,) the two-thirds Of the following described
property, viz: One tract of land containing
about 5or 6acres, on which are erected one large
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-02-27

mot your thoughts, neither are your
ways my ways, saith the Lord
For as the heavens are higher than
the earth, 50 are my ways higher
than yonr ways, and my thoughts
than your thoughts" AS she fin
ished reading, the mother said -
"Whencver we wander for pleasure
and fnditnot, the good Lord is say
ing; Return to me and ] will give
you rest, joy and peace "
At the genteel hour for going,
enveloped in winter wrappings, she
gave the goodnight kiss, each face
bearing a smile and tear From
the mothers heart went up the 81
lent prayer that this dear lamb, for
the first time outside the family fold
at night, might be protected from
harm; and when she found, as she
must, the new field a dry and thirsty
one, withered with envy and pride,
that she may hearken to the voice
which says: "Ho! every one that
thirsteth." Christians, old oryoung,
whose chief comfor5 is social gaiety,
may well sing:
Lord, what wretched land Is this,
Which yields Us no supply"'
| Tile Heraid Qf Hedith.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-02-27

A KERNEL OF WHEAT IN A BUsHEL
OF CHAFF.-rIn this age of hmbug-
gerry, when the wits Of one-half the
world are at work to cheat the 9th
err half, it is refreshing to find an
article of general utility among us
that possesses the merit claimed for
it. 1t requires a knowledge of the
higher mathematics to ennmerate
the number of worthless hair prep
arations that flood our market,
vaunting their superior excellencies
from the show cases of every drug
gist. Among this mass Ofrubbish,
however, there is one article that, if
the popular verdict is worth any
thing, is as far removed from its
competitors in the valuable proper
ties it possesses, as it is in its enor-
nous demand. OF course we allud3
to the popular 'Barrett's Vegetable
Hair Restorative" which is so
highly indorscd and recommended
by druggists. Those who have u.s.
ed it-and their name is legion-are
unanimous in their praise of its alb
solute superiority over allits would
be competitors Cincinnati Times.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-02-27

- The importance of teaching
youth something besides book
learning has become generally re-
coonized, and some learned institu-
tions have manifested a tendency
towards changing the course Of
study so as to make it more practi-
cal. At present there are too many
educated men who are incapable of
earning decent living for them
selves, who could have attained a
comfortable income had they been
furnished with that kind Of knowl-
edge enabling them to bring their
hands to the assistance Of their
brains. 1t would harm no boy to
teach him trade, or handicraft, so
that when writing, teaching, plead
ing rgpreaching failed, him, he
could take up the hammer, the jack
plane, or the file, and bring his
knowledge to a better market. The
educated head and the trained
hands or the educated head alone
NAV fail to do so. Whether your
boy is to be a merchant, lawyer,
teacher, or preacher, give him a
handicraft as part of his education.
1t will serve him instead of capital,
and will be a resource when capital
falls C7eUelaRd HerdH.
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bid fair to make him WIN NV the
wealthiest men IN the State, and
wood, he'd things bin continyoOd
normal Ther wuz niggers runnih
to the Fedral CAMPS from all parts
NV the State. and the Elder con
cceyed the idea Nv goin to the seid
camps and claimin uy EN-. The otll-
Ger in command wuz so anxious to
consulate EN- that he would gladly
give em mp, without bein pertiklcr
about proofs, and the Elder gather
ed in that way, in two months, over
a hundred. 1t required good deal
Of ridin, and that fatigue combined
with the exposure incident to bush
whackin Fedral pickits, Yich wuz
guardin his fences and sich, brought
on a spell nv sicknis from which
he never fully recovered The
Emansiprshen Proclamashen nearly
fnisht him, and he fingered along q
broken man, ontil JohnsOn's 22d
of February speech, wich actid ez a
tonic onto him. He revived, but
the efieck wuz temporary. Ez the
Conservatives made headway, he
came up, and ez Congris triumphed,
he went down, and thus he lived,
like candle in a tin lantern, flick
erin or quiet ez the wind bowed
He plnckt up amazinly after the
elecksluns last fall, but alas the
treachery ef Meade aud the rein
statement NV Stanton wuz two blows
from which he Good not hope to re-
cover. And so, Yesterday, at 2 p
NJ, wich in this case means post
mortem. he died. ~
Send in Saireyr' sed he, and q
4 faysrit mulattO woman NV hisen
who, OWN to the fact nv her hayin
1 eight children who wuz quadroons,'
he'd stayed onto the place, wuz sent
| for. She sot on the bed, and the
Elders head wuz placed in her lap,
"Give me my munney," sed he, and
box nv Confedrit scrip wuz given
him. And so, with his he'd in Sal
rey's lap, fngerin Confedrit scrip
and taken likker ont NY a spoon, he
passed gently away. 1t wuz a troO
Kentucky deparchur This is the
end Nv life y sed |. "l1ay my end
he like his" murmured Deekin Po-
gram, and all wuz DER.
There WIZ trouble immejitly.-y
When the Elders will wuz read |
wuz disappointed to find that he he'd
not remembered me-, and Mrs. Pen
nibacker wuz also disappointed to
find that the Elder he'd left the half
nv his estate to Sairey and his wife,
Sairey and the people NV the Corn
ers to wich he wuz indebted in small
sums, wuz disappointed to find that
Bascom he'd a mortgage on every
thing the Elder possessed NV quite
its valyoo Bascom, / bleeye, hez
mortgage onto every foot NV
ground within ten miles nv here
He wood hev a mortgage onto my
property, have no doubt, eff he'd
any. But amt, halleloogyl l do
wish, however, that some one NV
more enlarged views wood start a
grocery here! Its inconvenient to
hev so sharp man sHpplyin yoo
with the absloot necessaries Of life.
We buried thQaElder to day. It wuz
large funeral. I'm the front wllz
his children, by his wife, then the
entire Corners; and back nv them
more than forty yaller niggers, who
he'd been hizcn Wat drawd EN- to
his tomb? Wuz it instink? Who
kin tell? But a piller hez fallen; l
am too sad to write more.
PETROLEUM Y. NAsBY, P. NJ,
(Wich is Postmaster }