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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21
GBs 9et2lS
: Governor English, Of Con

Governor English, OF Con
necticut, in his annual message, sets
out with a TRADE against Congress
and the Republican party that will
delight every rebel in the land. In
the course Of it he says
"Domes;ic industry in these mil
itary districts is paralyzed. Capt.
tai shrinzs from Investment there.
The fertile fields do not invite the
emigrant. The valuable Southern
marketfor the product Of our work
shops is only known by recollec-
ton. Nowhere on the civilized
globe is nature more bountiful, but
nowhere on the civilized globe is
the poverty Of man more univer-
sal"
The fertile fields do not invite
the emigrant, because there is a
strong chance for the emigrant find
ing IN them a hospitable grave dug
by the bloody hands of the Kuklux,
ClcUelaad Herald.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

An English merchant was din
ing with n Chinese Mandarin, when
it struck him that perhaps the
dish he had eaten Of so heartily
might have been stewed catn, for
he had heard they we're in the habit
Of eating cats in China, The man
DARN didn't understand English, 50
his guest anxiously pointing to the
dish, he inquired, "Miowl miowm
mo, no, said the host, "Bow.
wow"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21
The Mempbis Avalanche, o

The Memphis Avalanche, o
the 25th, an out-and- d-out rebel pa
per, begins an editorial, as follows
ut does our hearts good to read
such papers as the Hartford Times,
New Haven Register, Pittsburg
(Pa.) Post, Detroit Free Press, and
Cincinnati Enquirer. These pa
pers are fighting our battles with an
energy, boldncss and ability truly
wonderful"
The same papers made the best
fight they could for the rebels dur
ing the war, but the surrender oi
Lee was more than they could over
come. After the November elec-
ton it will be seen that they are no
more powerful than before.-Cia
ciaRatt Chronicle.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

NEARER THE MARK "A young la
dy, q few days ago, talking about
the ever.varYing female fashions,
said "Of course it's only women
Of 'means' who can follow them"
A friend Of ours, who happened to
be present, observed, "0r rather,
Miss, women Of extremes !"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

"A Western paper cruelty says:
"Our member of Congress has made
a great speech--one Of his very
best 1t was written for him by q
graduate Of this office, and themat
Yer and delivery do credit TO both
parties =
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

lhe,sJy certify That vds sorelg g6cied with BCils
for tuo yeus dsre0pHg themselves HpOn my limbs and
0ths parts Of my JOdg The s4eritgs mhict edlrea
fOm them are MdeScrihobie, Sl1ice ii 10 say hai !
dies biu pitAott rem0piig The g6iiailm. Al length hy
he eurRea request Oh an iimdle friend, lBas tAdacsd
10 trV d.. j. w ihdIlds HHalor Doctor and am p1g
happy 10 attest thai all my B0lS lDeie rgnoued and my
health lvds restored by using Dr., K0latds atoresatd Ms'
ioinss MILTON GALE
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

1T Is estimated that 5000 mer
are now, or lately have been on
strike in New York CITY for an adj.
vance of,60 cents per day on theiI
wages. Carpenters, masons, brick.
layers, carvers, bakers, coopers,
and day laborers are connected
with the movement, A force of
policemen is stationed at the docks
70 preserve order
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

ASMoKISG MATeH.--Two gentle
men had a smoking match Ia New
York on Monday, One human
chimney consumed twelve nand a
quarter cigars from s A. NJ. to II NJ.
The less enterprfsiug only got
through ten and a half,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

"A foreigner, who had heard Of
the Yankee propensity for brng
ging, thought he would beat the
natives at their own game, Seeing
very large water melons on mar
ket-woman's stand, he exclaimed
"What ! don't you raise larger mp
pies than these in American The
quick witted woman Immediately
replied; "Applos anybody might
know you arc foreigner; them's
gooseberries !"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

"A lady was urged BY her friends
to marry a widoWer, and as AZ ar
gument they spoke Of bis two beau
tifal children. 9Children,l replied
The lady, ''are Ike toothpiclss, a
person wants hor own.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21
N EW LIVERY Y
FEED STABLE
JOHN PAUL

rs PREPARED to accommodate the
i travelling public with safe and speedy
horses, and handsome and comfortable
buggies, at all times, on reasonable terms.
Horses fed and taken care Of at reasonable
rates.
KIRK HOUSE STABLE-Back Of
Simon Doran's Feed Stable.
April 10, 1867. 2l*tf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

Two Hoosier bellies were re,
Gently driving in n buggy on a
plank road, near indianapolis, and
on being asked for toll, inquired:
"How much Is it Z"
"For man and horse,' replied
the gate keeper, "itis fifty cents. "
"Well, then, get ont OF the way,
for we are gals and q mare. Get
up Jenny" And away they wont,
leaving the man In mute astonish-
ment.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

"A translator says eIn Gcrma-
ny, when a paper says any thing
witty, they XIII the editor; and not
one editor has been killed for 200
years"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21

Population is getting too much
for California, and ali the papers
say that no more people are needed
or can be supported IN the settled
portions Of The State.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-05-21
EXCELSIOR SALOON
WASHINGTON, OHIO.
SOC. LYDY, Proprietor.

TlHE Largest, Freshest, and Finest
/ Oysters to be had are kept by Soc, Ly-
dy, at the Excelsior Saloon.
O Y . II I R 8
Received daily, from Baltimore, and for
sale by the can or half-can,
Finest brands of Cigars and Tobaecos,
fine Wines and Ale, always on hand.
Ladies' Eating Room
He has 1tted up in elegant style room for
the accommodation of ladies and gentlemen
where they can have everything in his line
served up to order Hayirgan experience
ed Cook, he Hatters himself that guests
will be accommodated in the best style.
"EXCELSGOR SALOON"
opposite the old Fayette House, Court
street, Washington, Ohio.
October gath, 1867. ..H 47*tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13
How We Have Gained.

The Democratic party. in the face of de-
feat, has been constantly gaining in strength,
and to-day has hundreds Of thousands
more voters in its ranks than ever before.
In 1856 its vote was 1 1888, 229. In 1860,
counting the votes of Douglas and Breckin-
ridge, it was 2, 223, 110--an increase of 1884,
S81. In 1864, Mcclellan vote was SILL
1854. But it must be remembered that the
Southern States did not vote. Adding the
vote which the Democratic candidates receiv-
ed in those States in 1860, to the vote of Nc
Clellan, it would make the aggregate vote
almost the same as in 1860. Now, counting
in fair estimate of the votes of Virginia.
Mississippi, and Texas, which were denied
participation in the election by Jacobin APP
prehension that they would vote Democratic,
and we have about two millions and half of
voters, an increase of688, 246 over McClel-
lan's actual vote in 1864, and of quarter of
million over what his vote would have been,
adding to it the Democratic vote of 1860 in
the Southern States
This statement presents every ground for
encouragement and perseverance, It de-
monstrates that the Democratic party is not
only indestructible, but invincible. Nor is
it a party to be triaed with by tyranny, or
crushed by the hand of power. While this
party lives, liberty cannot be wholly and
permanently lost. And it will live until
all its foes and the enemies of free gov
eminent shall be put under its feet.-N
T. Democrat
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

THE CUBAN RESURRECTION --Hayaaa, Nov.
9.-Diario publishes the following: Colo
mel Lono, who left the town of Tumas on an
expedition into the country, in search of pro-
visions and supplies has returned without
success, the insurgents having destroyed
everything Of the kind within their reach
The Diario says that many bands of rob
bers are committing depredations on the
plantations, and acting under the pretense of
being revolutionists. The planters in the
large portion Of the eastern district are con-
sequently unable to harvest their crops. This
state of things, it is feared, will lead to fam
inc and restitution
A mail carrier was assassinated last week
and his mails were rifed by the rebels, who
have seized the mails at various points with
in the disturbed districts.
Captain General Lersundi has received a
telegram from home. The Government au-
thorizes him to suspend Or not, at his discre-
ton, as occasion may require, the death pen
atty in the cases Of persons condemned for
political offences
The insurrectionary disturbances are con-
fined to the eastern district The rest of the
island continues tranquil.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

THE Y: S: SENATE. THE election of re-
publican Senators in place of Messrs. Hen
bricks and Buckalew, the certainty that an
other will be chosen to succeed Mr.. Doolit-
tie, the retirement Of Mr. Dixon to make
way for Mr.. Buckingham, and of Mr. Pat
tcrson, Of Tennessee; together with the
change made in consequence Of the resigna-
ton Of Mr. johnson, of Maryland, leave the
democrats weak in numbers in the next con-
gress: There will be sixty-eight members,
if we leave out Virginia, Mississippi and
Texas Ofthese the democrats will have two
each in Kentucky and Maryland, one in Cal
ifornia, one in Minnesota, one in Ohio, and
one in Georgia, or eight in all. Unless they
gain the Legislature in Nevada or New York
and they can have few hopes Of either, the
members will be sixty republicans to eight
democrats Wash. Rep.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13
SPECIAL KILOGRAMS.
RECEIVED AT 8 A. NJ. NOV. 18th.

MEMPHIS One thousand armed negroes
have assembled in Upton County Tennessee.
White women and children are fleeing from
the country. Troops have been sent there.
A.-Insurrectionists hold several
towns in Puerto Principe and boast they
have men and money in New York. Severe
fighting going on.
BALTIMORE. Wheat dull. Prime to
choice Red 50 to 2,2o. Good 81, 65 to LIS.
WASHINGTON. 1t is stated that Grant
ordered his Military Secretary to burn all
letters applying for Office.
Seward denies the correction OF statements
in London and American papers about mode
of settlement of Alabama claims.
John H. Gilmore writes that Secretary
McCulluch charges Commissioner Rollins
and the Assessor and Collector with impfca-
ton in whiskey frauds in Virginia. 81
New YoRK.-Money easy, at seven per
cent. Gold BAT. Southern Flour dropping
Wheat from two to three cents lower
CHARLESTON s. C.-Republican candidate
for Mayor elected by only seventeen MAORI
ty. -
New ORLEASs.--To-day $ Times says it
is true that 5000 men viii leave New Orleans
for Cuba in Is days and that large num-
Der have already left.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13
What Grants Election Means.

We think there is much force in the con-
illusions of the New York Herald concerning
the Interpretation of the late election. 1t
says:
SAT the first glance the popular majorities
of General Grant in most of the Northern
States are somewhat astounding, but they
admit Of an easy Interpretation. The repub-
icans for their candidate had the most popu-
lar man in the United States. The demo-
cratic ticket and platform were, from their
rebel affiliations, not only weak but extreme
ly obnoxious to the great Union party of the
war. Thr October elections, thong COM
paratively close, in settling the main ques-
ton demoralized the democracy outside of
New York and relaxed their efforts for No
vember, while this foreshadowing of Grants
election brought over to the republicans
considerable body of foaters''
Again the Herald remarks:
''Gen. Grants popularity as the great VIC
torious Union champion Of the war has saw
ed the party in power for another Presiden-
tial term. In the election of 1867 the pop
ular tide had turned against the ruling rad
icals, and nothing but the name of Grant
and campaign upon the issues of the war
could have saved them from crushing de-
feat in 1868. The election of Grant and
Colfax, then, does not involve an endorse
ment by the people of the extreme measures
and programme Of the ruling radicals of the
present Congress; but it does involve YER
dict from the people in favor Of more con-
sentative and conciliatory policy General
Grant was not the choice Except as Hobsons
choice) Of the ultra-radical faction They
fought him off as long as possible, and at
last they adopted him only from sheer neces-
sity. The people have elected him in view
Of a new departure; they look to him for
new policy, and it is not only his right bnt
his duty to take his position accordingly in
his inaugural address and in the selection of
his Cabinet, and broadly and definitely in
his first message to Congress"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13
The Mayor of Washington with the heads

The Mayor of Washington with the heads
of various associations, called on General
Grant, on the 10th, to tender him a grand
demonstration.
After expressing his willingness to re-
ceive the congratulations of his friends, in
declining the demonstration, Gen. Grant
said
Il prefer having none, and none will be
held with my consent To receive you at
any time, either here or at my residence
without any demonstration, will be much
more agreeable to me, and | hope will be
agreeable to you. shall take the demonstra-
ton all for granted, and appreciate your
motives the same"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13
IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS.

IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS.
i WHOLESALERS EI.4IL,
CHINA, GLASS & WHITE GRANITE WARE
4s AT CHINA HALL. sfs
The subscribers are now receiving the largest
stock of WARE ever seen in Staunton and they
are now prepared to make the following proposi-
ton to merchants, viz: 7i = -!.1ea
Wecan and will sell the best White Granite
Ware at precisely Baltimore prices, with freight
adde
We will only name the prices of some leading
articles.
The best White Granite Handle Teas at % cts
er set the identical goods you have to pay So
ents for at regular jobbing houses in Baltimore.
Breakfast, Tea, and Dining Plates at from one
dollar twenty-five, to one dollar seventy-fve cts
per dozen. This is the best Granite Ware made.
Covered Dishes, Ewers, Basins, Dishes Pitch
ers, Tureens Sauce Boats, Pickles, Buffers &c.
We are willing to take the invoice of any Job
bing house, and duplicate the bill at 10 per cent
advance, which we think is about the expenses
incurred in shipping to Staunton.
s- In retailing we can sell nearly all kinds
of Ware at 40 per cent, lower than before the
War; taking the price of gold as basis.
We have made arrangements to receive large
additions to our stock every week, and are de-
termined to supply any demand made upon us
and at wonderfully low prices. Our motto is
sQuick Sales and Short Profits,
PIPER, DRAkE & co.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT salary
of the President is $25 900 year. 1t was
fixed at this sum in the early days of the
Government At that time it represented
fves times as much, ifnot ten times as much
as it represents now 1t is altogether too
small to support the President in proper
style, and to enable him to meet his necessa-
ry expenditures as Chief Executive Of the
nation. 1t ought to be, at the very lowest,
100000. We have no doubt that the
next Congress will take some action in this
matter President Grant should not be
compelled to live in the cheap boarding house
styfe.-Ne,o York Times
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13


As pertinent comment upon the election
of General Grant, considered as Radical
triumph, the National htelligeacer of yes
terday remarks that the first fruits are pam
ic in Wall street, decline af 81 per cent.
in government bonds In two days, and money
run up to / to per cent per day in gov
eminent bonds for collaterals. This rate
per day is equal to so to $50 per annum,
and we do not wonder to read of failures and
general CONSERVATION. This Is not very
healthy exhibit, considering the efforts of
these moneyed classes to give the victory a
good color but Jacobin successes it must be
remembered, have never been especially fa-
yorable to public credit Men do not gath
err grapes Of thorns, or figs of thistles.-En-
anircT
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

On Friday last, as General Grant passed
through Belvidere, Illinois, a Republican
procession greeted him, when the Genaral
responded as follows:
Gentlemen: | see many of you in uni
forms. You laid them off three years ago,
and you can now lay them off again, and we
will have peace. Good night.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13
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ANDREW Johnson AND TIE TENNESSEE
GovERNoRsH1p. A number of papers have
placed the name of Andrew johnson at the
head of their columns as the candidate for
next Governor of Tennessee. It is said that
Mr.. johnson will accept the democratic
nomination, and yet there is little doubt that
he will receive it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

A WAR RELIC We have seen copy of
Gen. Reauregard's private correspondence,
from the time he took command at Corinth,
to his occupation of Chattanooga, just before
Bragg entered Kentucky. 1t contains the
secret history of that army during the period
named It is nov the private property Of a
gentleman in this city BY the way, it is
a fact not generally known, that the United
States Government never succeeded in cap
turing the records of the Confederate War
Department They we're last seen at point
in North Carolina: not long before the sur
render Of Gen. Johnston. sTe suspect they
were destroyed, but they may be in existence
yet.-lMcon (Ga:l Jaarnal d Messenger.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

Gerrit Smith is out in long letter, dated
the 7th instant, addressed to General Grant
In regard to the South Mr. Smith says: Il
cannot forbear saying that no small ground
Of my rejoicing In y9prr e|eetons is your char
table judgment and generous t treatment Q. Of
the South, Warmly did approve the easy
terms on which You allowed General Lee to
surrender. Your subsequent report of the
temper Of the South after a too hasty tour
through it, showed that you were capable Of
forming charitable judgment of even re-
eeat ffe,e;"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

New YoRK.-From a table published by
the New York Horld, we learn that the ma
jority for Seymour is eleven thousand one
hundred and thirty-two, and of Hoffman
thirty thousand five hundred and thirteen
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13
New Advertisements.
= = :
THE COURT OF HUSTINGS FOR

TN THE COURT OF HUSTINGS FOR
i THE TOWN OF STANTON
"a November 4th 1868. q
Ordered that the Sergeant of the Town, and the
Commissioners Of Election heretofore or hereafter
to be appointed by the Council on the first Satur-
day in December next (l868.) open Polls at the
Courthouse and take the sense of the voters of
said Town upon the question whether the Council of
said town shall subscribe not exceeding one hum
bred thousand dollars (loo,o o0) to the stock of
the Valley Rail Road Company, to be paid in the
bonds of said Town, bearing six per cent. interest
payable at the discretion of the said town. at any
time within twenty years, the interest thereon to
be paid semi-annually, said polls to be taken in
conformity with the provisions of the laws now in
force and of the orders of the Military Command
ant Of this District and subject to his approval.
But this subscription shall not be made unless
Stanton shall be made a point in the main line
said road. ris,iA sal,iss+.sse
Copy Tese,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13
Nine Stat,

This Makes the popular majority of Grant
and Colfax about two hundred and ffty-f7
thousand and their majority of the electoral
vote about 106
The States Of California and Oregon are
not included in the above table, as they are
still claimed by both Republicans and Dem
re
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

HARD TINES The stringency of the
market is very great just at this time, North
and South. A Northern agricultural paper
explains the cause. 1t says that certain f.
nanciers in New York are boarding the cur
rency for the purpose of reducing the price
Of cotton and -four As soon as those arti-
cles shall have fallen enough for them to buy.
money will become plenty.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13
Copper & Tin Ware,

y W.. POINTS, He
!. Would respectfully inform the public, that h.
just opened his shop opposite to Bckle' $ core
ner, where he is prepared to do all kinds of
TIN, SHEET IRON AND COPPER
work. constant supply of
STOVES
always on hand
BRASS WARE,
LARD JARS,
COFFEE MILLS,
JAPANNED WARE, &c. =.
All kinds ofcountry producetakcn in exchange
for work.
Particular attention paid to Roofing, spoating
and Guttering houses "a ,.-..---,~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

AN EARTHQUAKE IN SOUTH CARoL1NA.-
The Lancaster Ledger, Of Friday says {:
''The shock of an earthquake was distinctly
felt at this place on Tuesday morning last,
at a quarter before six o'clock. A dull
rumbling sound accompanied it,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

DEMOCRATIC GAINS --The New York
Worlds figures make up a Democratic gain
Of thirty. five members in the Forty first Con
gress. The same paper still maintains that
Grant is minority President.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-11-13

issues; and now, if the leaders and managers
of the Republican party-the men who live
by it and think they own it--wish to keep it
in the control of the government, they must
make it attractive for those who look to hon
esty, integrity and efficiency in administra-
ton. 1t is not difficult to gather the senti-
ments of the men who have turned the scale
this time in favor of the Republican party,
and who must be looked to hereafter to keep
it in power In voting to sustain the recon-
struction acts. against the mad designs of
the reactionists, they hare not decided against
a change IN those acts, but quite the contrary.
They desire an immediate dmelioratio'a of
then, IN their most ofensice features The
Acknowledgement Of any class, or the epclu-
sion Of any State, for acts done an the rebel
lion, mever aoise, has gro,on to be simply sta
pid. The limited disfranchisement impos-
ed has done harm and only harm. It has
not assured the control of a single State in
loyal hands. x < * x
Unqualified negro Suffrage as another fea-
ture that aciU not bear examination, and must
eventually be modified.
We give below tabular statement of the
estimated popular vote for President, in the
abserce of the official returns, which, when
made, we think will vary this table but lit
tie