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The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21
FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsuMGroN, May l6.-The Judicial
ry Committee reported without amend
ment the House bill admitting Arkansas.
1t lies over,
The omnibus admission bill, from tho
House, was referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
The Court opCned at II o'clock, all the
Senators present. s...'. ..5
The Republican Senators voting against
calling the eleventh article first, were
Fessondcn, Fowler, Henderson, Ross
Trumbull, Van Wrinkle and Wiley.
On this question Wade voted for the
first time during the trial. ...-,
MIR. Chase, after admonishing the pco.
pie to quietness, ordered the clerk to read
the eleventh article, when questions were
propounded in the terms agreed upon
Those voting "not guilty." were Bayard
Buckalew, Davis, Dixon, Dooiittle.
FeSsenden, Fowler, Grimes, Henderson,
Hendricks, johnson, McCreery, Norton.
Patterson, of Tennessee, Ross, Salisbury,
Trumbull, Van Wrinkle, Vickers, IS. -
Mr.. Williams moved fifteen minutes
recess. Nogatiyed 1t was then moved
to adjourn to the Goth
Mr. johnson suggested the announce
ment of the vote. t
Mr. Chase said he would not announce
the vote until it was taken on all the ar
ticles unless the Senate ordered other
wise.
MIR. Drake raised the point that moth
ing was in order pending motion to adj
jOurn.
MIR. Henderson said the motion to adj
ljOurn was not in order while call of the
roll was pending.
Mr.. Chase sustained the last point, and
directed the Secretary to read the roll,
which being read, the Chief Justice sta
ted that there were 35 votes for "guilty,n
and 10 for ''not guilty." and that the
President was therefore acquitted on tho
eleventh article. 49,.
The Chair then stated that the Senate
was now in process of carrying out the or
der to proceed to vote upon the articles of
impeachment, and no motion was now in
order, while that was pending. .t., .v.l
Mr.. CONFESS appealed.
The appeal was sustained by 80 to RI;
then by vote of 30 to 81, the court ad-
journed to the Goth.
Mr.. Wade then resumed the chair, and
after long debate, the joint resolution
adjourning to the 25th inst, was mega
tiyed, and the Senate adjourned as usual.
The House refused to entertain the
resolution appointing an enquiry commit
tee on the conduct of the Missouri dele
CATION by a vote of rs to 81.
Private bills resumed -..
A resolution that for the farther and
more efficient prosecution of the impcach-
ment of the President, the managers be
directed and instructed to summon and
examine witnesses under oath, to employ
a stenographcr and to appoint sub-com-
mittccs to take testimony, the expenses
thereof to be paid from the contingent
fund of the House, was adopted.
The House then adjourned to Monday.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21
RADICALS WHO TOTED FOR
,ACQUITT,AL,

A brief sketch Of the Radical Senators
who had the moral courage to act consci-
entiously in the Presidents trial, refusing
to violate their oaths for the sake of party,
will not be found unintere,ting. The
Nashville Union and Dispatch of Saturday
last contained outlines of all who we're at
that time considered doubtful, but we on
ly give those, with the exception of Mr..
Van Wrinkles, who actually voted in the
Presidents favor:
Fessenden, of Manic, the senior and
ablest, is well known to fame. In 1871,
he was Wing member of Congress, and
entered the Senate in 1853, where he has
continued ever since, with the exception
of the brief period he served as Secretary
of the Treasury in Mr.. Lincoln's Cabinet.
He possesses decided abilities, tirmness
and independence. He is grabbed and
potulant in manner, and good hater.
Trumbull, of Illinois, is next in rank as
to ability. He is native of Connecticut
but commenced the practice of law in
Georgia, whence he removed to Illinois.
He has served as Judge Of the Supreme
Court of that State, and is now in his
third term in the Senate. He is cold,
austere man, and consults his own mind
in regard to his public conduct. His adj
mitted ability alone, gives him influence.
Grimes, of Iowa, is u New Englander
by birth. lie is lawyer, and has been
Governor of his State, and Senator since
1889. Although graduate of Dartmouth
College, he has not much polish or affabil-
ity of manner. He has solid parts, how
ever, and is a violent anti-taritf man. He
is not amenable to cajolery or threats.
Henderson, of Missouri, is native of
Virginia He also is a lawyer, and was
prominent Douglas Democrat in his State
He entered the Senate in 1862, and ha.
maintained a reputation for ability ant
conscicntiousness. His letter published
Yesterday is an index to his character
He heard the clamor and almost Welded
but consulted his pillow and his consci
ence, and rebuked his assailants in man
ly letter.
Fowler, of Tennessee, is unknown t.
fame, and probably never will be favor
ably known, unless his vote on impeach
ment makes him target for Brownlow'
wrath. He is in position to be indie
pendent, however, for he does not expec
to be reelected to the Senate, having no
yet recovered from his establishment at be
ing there now.
Mr.. Ross, of Kansas, as we'll as We re
member is a native of Connecticut. II
is but little known in public life.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21

The people of Texas have pretty gener-
ally abandoned the culture of cotton, and
gone to stock raising. This year hides
form the principal article Of commerce,
and in order to keep the supply equal to
the demand they arc killing cattle on the
rrairies for the hides alone, for which they
obtain l2lc per pound, in specie.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21

ATrEMpT TO Poison YOU'VE LADY,
On Tuesday morning last, an attempt was
made to poison young lady, Miss Fanny
Padgett, daughter of Elijah Padgott, on
Rocky creek, in this county. Our inform-
ant states that she was alone i'll her faith
er's house, the male members all being
out on the farm, and was surprised at the
entrance of man, BACKED, who seized
her and compelled her to swallow poison,
and Immediately left. She was greatly
frightened and unable to resist. She forth
with walked to neighbours house and
told of the outrage, and DR.. 7. W. Fits,
who resides three or four miles distant,
was sent for and administered antidotes.
We learn that she is recovering. We
hear she has wcll-groundcd suspicious
that the villain is rejected lover, who
took this cowardly method of revenge by
attempting murder. The matter will be
thoroughly investigated. The young la
dy is about Is years of age, and highly re-
cctable.-Gallatin Examiner.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21


An apprehension has been expressed
that the verdict in impeachment would be
postponed until the admission of the
Southern States, and their Senators i'll
Quoted into their seats; and that this
would be done in order to permit them to
vote on the articles of impeachment. This
is not possible, unless in their desperation
the Radical majority have lost all regard
for justice.
The court of impeachment was organ
lied before the trial began. 1t cannot add
to itself, after it's conclusion, for the ex-
press purpose of affecting its verdict, with
out damning itself to an infamy for
which there is no palallel. The Senators
who may now take their seats are not,
and cannot become members of the court,
without the court dissolving and reform
ing, and going through the entire trial
anew. Radical impudcnce is equal to the
thing feared, and the only reason that
would restrain it, is the inevitable GER
tainty of the damnation that would follow
an act so utrageous.-yNashuiHe Union.
1t is said that Butler was 50 enraged at
the vote of the Senate on the Impeach-
ment question, that he frothed at the
mouth and CRASHED his teeth in impotent
rage.
Sometimes when children have fits, the
handle of teaspoon is inserted between
their teeth to prevent their biting their
tongues. Won't some benevolent indiyid-
ual furnish Butler with a spoon!
The Arkansas Constitution DISTINGUISHES
nearly every white man in the State. The
disqualification includes every one who
gave meals vituals to Confederate sol
dier. The Constitution requires every
child, black and white, to be sent to pub
lie school, and there is no provision for
separate schools; exempts $4,000 worth
of personal property from execution, and
a homestead to the value Of $4,000 no
one DISTINGUISHED can sit as juror, conse-
quently the privileged class in that State
will be "loil" niggers and few mean
whites. s 1tt
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21
HOW THE TOTE STOOD.

The vote on Article 18th was guilty 35,
not guilty l9-Fowler, Fessenden, Grimes,
Henderson, Van Wrinkle, Trumbull, and
Ross, radicals, voting not guilty. @..
REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S. ~
Appended is list of the Republican
Senators, ARRANGED enthusiastically
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21

The Nashville Union and Dispatch says
that East Tennessee is going into scientific
farming. The Green Line yesterday had
six cars filled with patent reapers and
mowers, destined for Chattanooga.
General VIM. II. Carroll, of Memphis,
died at Montreal, Canada, on the Sd inst,
He has been an exile since the close of
the war.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21
Observation-Disclosures, a wilder

OvERsrocKED.-California, wilder
ness only few years since, is now one Of
the wcalthiest and most popnlous States
in the Union. Those who, were infants
when her auriferous developments were
first brought to notice have not much
more than attained their majority, and yet
California is beginning to urge people to
avoid her towns and cities. "No more
people," says one of her leading newspa-
pers, "are needed or can be supported in
the settled portions Of this State" Indi-
viduals DESTROYS of living on that part of
the Pacific slope will therefore be COM
PEELED to take to the unsettled regions,
there to build up new cities, and make
fruitful grounds which now furnish sus-
tenancc only to reptiles and wild animals.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21

The Knoxville Press and Herald, of
Wednesday states that Governor Brown
low had IL severe attack Of the palsy, on
the previous day, and it was feared that
he could not survive it.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21

JACKSON Miss, May l5.-The State
Convention to-day passed resolution al
lowing the members no per diem after to-
morrow.
Comback colored delegate has been
indicted by the grand jury for stealing
convention warrants from another dele
cate.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21

If it will be news to the rebels to
know how Fowler will vote, We will tell
them-he will vote to convict. SO will
also two-thirds of the Senate,-KnOrriIle
Whig May 6.
How do you like the prospect now, my
boy? Fowler isn't to be depended on, is
hcl Doubtful things are sometimes very
unccrtain.-Press and Herald.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-21

and pretty good sense. Yet he is always
complaining fancics himself on the whole
very badly psed-doesn't wonder Jones
committed suicide.
"That fellow wants the toothache, The
toothache would sober him. Give him the
toothache for about three days--say a
week-and he will wonder how any man
can fail to be happy if he is just free from
pain. And when the demon is cast out of
his tooth, and the pulses beat healthlly
again, freedom from pain fills him with
enjoyment. The sky, the trees, the water,
the fields, the city, the people, the cattle,
the dog-everything is beautiful-surpas-
singly beautiful.
y
"We will not gradual Pam. We know
BY the toothachc that it can touch us keen
". If you could convince a man that the
penalty for misspent life was an incura-
BILE toothache, he would certainly set
about reforming"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-27
Letter from NIarysviIIe.


DEAR STATESMAN ASH have seen moth
ing in your valuable paper concerning our
little quiet village and the county in which
it is situated, for some time, 7 fiatter my
self am compelled (for the good of our
community and the surrounding country ITO
give you a synopsis of the doings in and
around the aforesaid villa. Business of all
descriptions is dull, no more So, perhaps
than In our neighbor counties. In the way
of public building and improving the town
there is considerable doing. Our enter
prising townsmen, Messrs Houston and
Suodgrass, are erecting splendid two
story business block on public square,
Messrs. Thomas & Long, late of New York,
are also building fine two story brick
block ON South Center street, and indeed /
am rejoiced to say that under the super
vision of our esteemed citizens, Mr.. Rob
inson and Mr.P. Snider, the congregation
of the First Presbyterian Church are erect
ing fine building for worship, which will
be an ornament to our place. 49,
| In regard to the political situation of our
county, it looks tip-top, with Seymour and
Blair as our watch-word. Don't expect to
carry the county, but expect to reduce the
Republican majority. .il3Gs on = bio
The Republican organ of the county
belches forth quite loudly, but 1T is of no
avail, as the public generally know the
caliber of the institution. 6a8 5ssdr 100
Crops look fine. -7al sa yanE .!i9y
| - --t5y roF aT,i46To A SrBscRfBER
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-27
Democratic Congressional Nomi.
nee in the 10th District.

: On the 23d, the Democratic Congressional
Convention OF the 10th District, composed
of the counties of Lucas, Wood, Williams,
Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam and De-
fiance. met at Napoleon, and on the eighth
ballot succeeded in nominating Judge TRU-
MAN III. HoAG, of Lucas. On the 7th bal
lot, the name of Hon. w. D. HILL, of Def
ance, was introduced; but he promptly re-
monstrated against the use of his name in
that connection. We have the authority
of q correspondent of the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, that Judge HOAG is one of the most
prominent business men of Toledo, having
been long identified with the interests of
that city, and his nomination gives univer-
sal satisfaction not only to the Democrats
but to hundreds of Republicans, who be-
gin to realize the fact that if this country
is to be restored to its former prosperity
and unity it can only be done by sending
such men as Judge HoAG to Congress to
take the places of the ASHLEY stripe of
town site speculating, small beer politicians.
We learn from this same correspondent,
| that special train on the Toledo, Wabash
and Western railroad carried to Napoleon
delegations from Lucas, Wood and Putnam
counties, accompanied by the Silver Cornet
Band of Toledo, and that the greatest en-
thusiasm prevailed along the route at every
station; the good old Democratic flag, con.
tanning all the stars, was thrown to the
breeze, and the cheers of the people 10,
SEYMOUR and BLAIR demonstrate thu
fact that the Northwest is sound to the
core.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-27
iRatiGcation at Bucyirrnus. iru

-
The lCrascford County Forum gives this ac-
count of the Democratic Ratification meet
ing in Bucyrus: lio- ~ q q -' ~ ~, ..'..
The campaign was opened in Bucyrus on
Saturday evening. amid the most fortunate
auguries. The Romans, wise as brave
would not have given a sesterce for the alb
solute guaranty of victory, after so signal
a manifestation OF the favor of the gods
All7 day the heat had been oppressive
and the dust Sitting; but before the
hour of assemblage had struck, a gentle
rain cooled and purified the atmosphere
making 1t delightfully."- pleasant for out
door assemblage. Our people had neglect
ed to arrange for cannon or works; but
the artillery of heaven gave us peal upon
peal, and the whole sky was illumined by
the most magnificent displays OF chain
lighting that we oever beheld. After the
subsidence1 of the electrical phenomena
came rainbow, complete and beautiful
spanning the whole arch of the heavens
and hardly less significant of promise, than
when, in the morning of the world, sit
first spoke peace to man." 'l'- Ias- 81 y
The people were out by thousands
Messrs. Berry, of Sandnsky, and Jackson
and Clymer, Ot. Bucyrus, addressed the
multitude, who testified by cheer after
cheer their great satisfaction with both
candidates and speakers A dispatch had
been sent for Mr.. Vallandigham, but he
was not at home, and consequently did moi
meet with us. There was an earnestness
and hopefulness in the audience such as
marked Democratic meetings in the old
time, when our invincible hosts went forth
conQuering and to conquer. ii$fia -#
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Swinging Hound the circle.


There are fifty ways Of aIleyiating the agonies Of
dyspepsia for the moment; but there is only one
way to CURE it. After swinging round the CIRCLE
Of temporary paliatives the patient finds that the
diseases farzfrom being -subdued. has actually
gathered strength, while he has been parleying
with its symptoms. HI SsCssA "a g y q.
The only way to get rid Of the demon is to endow
the stomach with sufficient strength cdst Ii ogt
and keep it out. Impsrt permanent energy to the
digestive organs with HOSTETTERS STOMACH
BITTERS, and the, object is accomplished. This
powerful vegetable remedy is not mers stimulant.
II does not brace up the gastric machinery for an
hour or two. leaving it. when the temporary ex-
citement has passed of. in worse state than be-
FORE Such is the effect of the ordinary alcoholic
nostrnms. They keep the stomach in q perpstusl
see-saw between unnatural activity and utter re-
Taxation Not SO the BITTERS. Medicatsd with
the finest tonic. alternative and anti-bilious ex-
tracts. they permanently reinforce and continuous
ly regulate the assimilating organs. Such is the
experience Of tens Of thousands. At this debili-
tating season of the year. when the solvent princi
pleof the gastric Juice is weakened by q constant
drain Of the animal fluids through the pores. HOS
LETTERS B1TTERS is an article of prime neces-
sity for the weak To neglect the use of Q tonic
and aiteartive. wonderfully eficacious and en-
tfslS harmless. is simply to forego the blessings Of
health and vigor. and voluntarily accept feebeness
and discomfort in their stead. '.FAsl7' .
mayea- wly-cW s2.i 15a 80. -, r
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-27

twill be thus seen that after the lapse
of ten years the Republican majority in
Clarke county had been increased 375 !; that
in Greene it had been increased 616, while
in Franklin the Democratic majority in the
same space of time had been increased 1773.
In Madison the Democrats had overcome a
majority Of 155 and carried majority OF
Is to their own side.i - =
Now, we submit whether Franklin is. not
entitled att least to some consideration with
Democrats because of the great increase in
her Democratic majority. If it would seem
that she is disposed to ask considerable, it
is evident thatishe is tremendous work
er for the general ticket. Madison stands
better than she did ten years ago, and we
can conceive of no reason whatever, why
Clarke and Greene should not do so, in
stead of the one standing 375 and the other
GIG worse. m bgr fsr5 rf. .isj-.-ti-- D..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-27
Magnificent Ratification Meeting
i'm Brooklyn, New York.

On Thursday night last there was a
monster SEYMOUR and BLAIR Ratification
Meeting in Brooklyn, New York. The
Herald pronounces it to have been great
success. The Times testifies to the same
thing, and the World thus speaks of it:
A grand and triumphant mass meeting
was held last night in the Academy of Mu-
sic, Brooklyn, findorsing Horatio seymour
for President, and Frank P. Blair, Jr., for
Yice-President. The magnificent building
was crowded from parquet to ceiling with
an audience that cheered to- the echo the
patriotic sentiments, and bold accusations
of the Radicals, which fell, like presages
of victory, from the lips Of the speakers.
But one sentiment seemed to animate the
breasts of all present, and that was to hurl
the Radicals from power, and place Horatio
Seymour, the man of the people, in the
Executive chair of this great nation. al
The Academy was finely illuminated.
The, flags of all nations hung in festoons
from the boxes; large photographs of Sey-
mour and Blair were hung in conspicuous
positions about the building. A handsome
set scene of woodland, with mountain
vista beyond, gave an attractive appear
ance to the STAGE. ALI around were hung
ivariegated lamps of novel designs, and loy-
al emblems OF great variety; while to en-
hance the interest OF the scene, the private
iuOACo WcIC .ulicu Wlbii uiOscCu
ladies. The band of the Fourteenth Brook
lyn regiment occupied the orchestra, and
interspersed the graver proceedings with
patriotic and popular music.al ;b9i'id Gsec
Outside the building the scene was more
exciting than within. Montague street was
a blaze oflight from one end to the other.
Around were grouped huge candelabra OF
Opaque glass. lamps; above hung immense
rows and festoons ofcolored lanterns. THE
stands Tor the speakers were decorated
with large numbers of lamps; at the corner
of Montague and Fulton avenue there was
an immense bonfire, while at the upper
stand there was dazzling calcium light
"A Brooklyn band occupied one of the
stands and played bravely in the midst OF
the excitement. The streets were SO
crowded with listeners and spectators that
it was almost impossible to make way from
one end to the other. 99a11 ssH 'qI ls
Speeches were made by Hon. FL. @. MUR-
PLY, Hon.. s. s. Cox and Hon. RIcHARI
O'GoRMAN. ui7..,5 --11i-ii . ssg ssd4 .nsa
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-27
The Conditfon of tile Country and
the CredIf of the Government.

- We find the following in the Ohio State
Journal of Saturday, in an editorial enti-
tied ssResumption of Specie Payment" u
The currency is fuctuating and ,unsound.
Business is temporarily depressed and
money is tight SIS The Govern
ment to-day is in the con dition of broken
bank or an insolvent debtor. Its notes are
past due. Its promises are unfulflled. Its
pledges are broken. 1t has solemnly
pledged its faith to pay the holders OF its
greenback promises to pay, more than
three hundred and fifty million dollars and
yet refuses to redeem one of these prom
ises, or to take any steps to enable it to
fulfill these promises at any fixed time in
the future.
This, we take it, is not not satisfactory
situation; but it is the condition into which
the Republican party has got the country,
after having been in power seven years.
Will you tell us that this party should be
continued in power any longer? Is not a
change absolutely demanded? r- lHt
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-27
An Ordinance
Making ,

Making appropriations for purposes therein named
SECTION /. Be it ordained by the City Council
of the city of Columbus. That there be and il
hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treas
ury not heretofore appropriated, the following sums
Of money, to-wit:
For the payment of the principal and interest or
city bounty bonds due August lst 1865 % $50 90.
For the payment of the employees OF the Fire DE
partment, the sum of $500 90.
: For the payment of expenses of Street Cemmis.
sioner and Chain Gang. the sum of 81 900 90. lil
For the payment of expenses of Goodale Park. the
sum of $500 06.
and markets, the sum of $500 90. r.I gu5 57
For cleaning and sweeping the Nicholson pave
ment, the sum of $3.50 90. - -.r ..- .
For incidental expenses, the sum of $500 or.
For the payment of Temporary Loan. S1O,0 900 90.
. SEQ. 2. The several sums of money appropriated
by the foregoing section shall be expended in the
manner prescribed by the fifth section of the ordi-
nance defining the duties OF the City Clerk passed
May 25th, 1857. q. .....-,-
WIN. NAGHTEN,
G1ay President of theCity Council.
Passed July %. 1868. .zl. T-- a 5l
Attest: l.. 4. WILSON, City Clerk. r--;
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