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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
wouldn't own Up.

Joe Stetson was a wild rollicking
fellow, who spent most of his time
in drinking and spreeing, while his
wife, Polly, was left at home to do
the chores. Upon a certain occa-
sion, Joe left home 10 be back, as
he said, that night. Night came,
but Joe did not. The next day
passed, but about sunset Joe came
up in the worst condition imagina-
BILE, his clothes dirty and torn, one
eye in deep mourning, his face pre-
senting more the appearance of a
piece of raw meat than any thing
else. Polly met him at the door,
and noticing his appearance ex-
claimed: 2 --.' H.
"Why, Joe, what in the world is
the matter2" "a
"Polly," said Joe, "do you know
Jim Andrews Well, him and me
had a fight" -a .' IA
"Who whipped, Joe?" asked
Polly.
"Polly, We had the hardest fight
you ever did see. l hit him and
he hit me, and then we clinched.
Polly, amt supper most readyS I
amt had any thing since yesterday
morning" .,.4g
"But tell me who whipped, .Joe,"
continued Polly. W.
polly" replied Joe, 81 tell you,
you never did see such fight as
me and him had. When he clinched
me I jerked loose from him, and
then GIN three or four of the most
sufficient licks you ever heard Of
Polly, amt supper ready2 I'm
nearly starved" '1r
'"Joe, do tell me who whipped"
continued Polly.
"Polly," replied Joe, %you don't
know nothing about fighting. 1
tell you we fought like tigers, we
rolled and tumbled first him on
top then me on the shoulder and
holler. Oh, my! Polly Stetson.
We gouged and bit, and tore up the
dirt in Seth Runnell's grocery yard
worser nor two wild bulls. Polly,
amt supper most ready-pm mon
strous hungry" ..ni
"Joe Stetson p exclaimed Polly
in a tone bristling with anger, "will
you tell me who whipped?"
"Polly," said joe" drawing a
ong sigh, II holleredW
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
A Country Girl in Mr.. Beech
er'S Church.

er'S Church.
At first, l thought he was a farm.
er, he told us so much about SOW
ing and harvesting. Then, when he
talked of training roses, and prun-
ing grape vines, l changed my mind
and concluded he was gard ner; but
soon after that he described print
ing, and made it so plain, | decided
he must be a printer, after all. The
queerest thing about it was that he
should know all the folks up at
Crosscut Corners, and be able to
describe them so exactly. When he
spoke of people who think every
thing they have is just the incest
and the best going, L thought of
Hubby Tucker; and when he de-
scribed those who believe they are
in a state of perfection, and can't do
wrong, l knew he must mean Dea-
con Pettigrew. Twas So much in
terested in all he had to say, l did
not think of anything else, except
once, when my thoughts few away
to Joel. / SO longed to have him
there beside me! For l want Joel
to love Sunday; and l am afraid he
never will, unless he sees, as | have,
how beautiful it can be made, and
what a good, happy, cheerful thing
such religion as Mr.. Beecher' S is
The congregation looked 50 inter
ested, so eager to hear all heihad to
say, l do believe they would have
staid until night, if he had chosen
to go on preaching. | did not no
tice a single girl chewing caraway
seed, or 4 single boy using his jack
knife onthe back of the pew. Dea-
con Spicer, eighty-ive years old,
always goes to sleep and snores be-
tween lParson Humans "fiftbly"
and "sixthly,p but the5 old white
haired men at Mr.. Beeeher's look
ed lust as wide awake as the young
ones; and | do believe everybody
went away feeling better, and kind
er, and more resolved to lead goods
true lives than when they came
The Independent.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

An old bachelor, who had be-
come melancholy and poetical,
wrote some verses for the village
paper, in which he expressed the
hope that the time would come when
he should
Rest calmly within a shroud
With Il weeping willow by his side;
but, to his inexpressible horror, it
came out in print:
When shall rest calmly within shawl
With weeping widow by my side
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

"A Leavenworth paper says thai
at a meeting of the Democratic
Club a few evenings since, a frothy
young orator, waxing warm on the
amalgamation question, said: al
the Republicans choose to marry
blacks, they can do so; but as for
myself, when marry, ] shall marry
one of my own sex"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

Said conscientious auctioneer,
"Ladies and gentlemen, there is no
sham about the carpets; they are
genuine tapestry carpets. I bought
them OF old Tapestry himself"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
ny request
IVquehb,
To My Husband.


Husband, since saw thee last,
O'er my brow a change has passed.
Then, my heart was blithe and gay
AS the morn In summer day;
And my step was light and free
Life was all dream 10 me.
Now, my heart thTobs wild and deep
Husband, have need 10 weep.
Often nOw--I scarce know why.
Heaves my bosom with q sigh;
And the smiles that should be gay,
Fade in peeyishness away.
And in wakefulness seem
To be living in dream
And dream so wildly deep
That start as one in sleep.
Ask me not, my husband dear,
Why within mine eyes tear
From the fountains Of the heart
Hath so soon been forced to start.
Ask not, gentle husband why
thus early learned to sigh.
Memory but mOcks my pain
And whispers-"Thou hast loved III vain.
. ELLA G.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

Raw of Hope Temple No 222, meets ev,
.erv Monday evening at the Odd Fellows
Hall s. + johnson, W. O. T.; Josie
Biakemore, W. v. t.; G. Carpenter, W.
O.; P. E. Morehouse, " R. s.; Maggie Us
tick, W. A. s.; H. W. Hamilton, W F. s.;
Mrs. Champlain, W. t.; R. A. Robinson,
W. M; Barbara Hay, W. D. NJ; Jennie Will
son, W. l. G.; George Bryan, W. Q; g.;
Mrs. williams, W. R. H. s.; Mrs, Willet,
wv. L. HIS; NJ. J. Williams, W. P. Q. I.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

There is a man in Boston so
absent-minded that, meeting his son
on the street day or two since, he
extended his hand to him and in
quired, "How do you do2 When
is your father coming home ?"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

Fayette Lodge, No, lQ7, of Free and Ac-
eeptps Masons, meets on the first Wednes-
day evening after the full moon, and when
the moon fulls on Wednesday, on that
evening. MILLS GARDNER, ". M.j0' CARTS
8. w.; AS. STRALEY, ], VIZ a. N, STM-
SON, S. D.. JAS MCLEAN, j. D.; B. Il.
MILL1KAN, Sec.; j. H. MIsER, Treas'i L. u
KARNEY, Tyler.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

WANTFD-A cover for bare sus-
picion; veil for the face of nature; !;
buttons for breaches of privilege /;
binding for a volume of smoke ce-
ment for broken engagements.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
II. A. M.

Fayette Chapter Royal Arch, Masons, meet;
on the Wednesday evening before the full
moon. John NJ, Turk, H. p; 5, N IeomanG'
King; j. +. Ely, Scribe; j. W. Cleayeland, T.
H. Mills Gardner P. 81 W Z voie Cieayel9nG ana
is, G. NJ. I'd Vail; B. f, Mouser, G. NJ lst Vail; !;
B. H. Millikan, sec,y; John Miser Treasurer
L. @. Karney Guard. t i.HrEHla
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

The New York Herald wants
to know ''Whats in the wind ?" A
political weathercock by the name
of Bennett. Il Chicago Post
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
THE SUICIDAL CAT.

There was a man named FurRusOn,
He lived on Market Street.
he had 4 speekled Thomas eat
That couldn't well be beat;
He'd catch more rats and mice and sich
Than forty cats could eat
This cat would come into the room
And climb upon a cheer
Aud there he d sit and lick hisself
And pun so awful queer,
That Furguson would yell at him;
But still he'd purT-severe.
And then he'd climb the moonlit fence
And loaf around and yOwl,
And spit and claw another cat
Alongside Ofthe joWl;
And then they both would shake their tails
And jump around and howl.
Oh this cat Of FurgusOn's
Was fearful then TO see;
He'd yell precisely like he was
In awful agony;
You'd think 1rst-elass stomach ache,
Had struck some small baby.
And all the mothers in the street,
Walked by the hOrrid din,
Would rise right up and search their babes
To IND sUme worrying pin;
And still this vigorous cat would keep
A holierin' like sin
And as for Mr. Furguson,
Twas more than he could bear.
And so he hurled his boot jack out,
Right through the midnight air;
But this yOcifereus Thomas cat,
Not one cent did he care
For still he yOwled and kept his fur
A standin' up on end,
And his old spine dOublin' up
AS far as it would bend.
As If his hopes Of happiness
Did on his lungs depend
But while curvin' Of his spine,
And waitin' TO attack
A cat upon the other fence,
There came an awful crack;
And this here speckle Thomas cat
Was busted in the back.
When Furguson come down next day,
There lay his old feline,
And not a life was left in him,
Although he had had niue.
"All this here comes. - said FurgusOn.
'Of eurvln' Of his spine"
MORAL.
Now all you men whose tender hearts
This painful tale does rack,
just take this moral 10 yourselves,
All Of you, white and black;
Don't ever go like this here cat,
aank
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

Temple Lodee, N o. 927 ,,rpeets at WASH
ington every Tuesday eveningIat their hall
on Court street. LLEN-HEAGLER, ,A:--e'i1-
s. B. YEoMAN, V. g.; J. N. VANDEMAN,
RS; L. @. KARNEY, P. S.; R. MILL
KAN. T.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
To The Musical Public!
PIANOS,
ORGANS & MELODE0NS! |!
At PRICES BELOW COMPETITION.

TINE Undersigned having received Agen-
a. cies from several first class music stores,
Is prepared to furnish Pianos Organs and Me-
iodeOns, at great bargains. Among others of
celebrated manufactures are the unrivaled
Decker Bros Steinways and Knabe's Pianos.
These pianos are noted for their power, brill
fancy and richness Of tone and elasticity of
touch and are warranted from five to seven
years. The list of Organs consists Of the cele-
brated Boudoir, Esty, and Mason & Hamlin.
Also having been appointed by Messrs. Smith
y Nixon as agent In Fayette county, and by
Messrs. Lyon Il Healy, for Clinton county,
for the renowned Burdett Organ, with Celeste
Stop, is prepared to furnish these excellent
Organs on the most reasonable terms. Call
and examine samples at the residence Of l. z.
VanDeman. Instruments rented by the month
and rent applied TO purchase If desired Old
taken in exchange Sheet music
and music books of all kinds furnished at Gin
cinnati prices Orders left at W, T. WTLLETT's
Gallery, will receive prompt attention,
E B. YANDEMAN.
Washington, o., April 2, '6s. 19'am
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

There is a candidate for Office
in Virginia who lost both legs in
the war. He is a no-toe- rious can
didate. -g
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
0FFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Judge of Fayette Common Pleas Court
"A, s. DIcKEY, of Highland County.
Probate JUDGES. B. YEoMAN.
Prosecuting AttOrney.-H. B. MAYNARD
Shsriff.-JAMEs STRALEY.
fClerk Of Courtl-R. MILLKAN. 2 ..E&
Auditor. McCANDLEss
Treasurer @, Johnson.
,Recorder.-Z. W. HEAGLER.
;Surveyor.-J AooB oREAMER.
Coroner. LYMEs.
Commissioners .-WM. H. JONES, ALLEN
HEAGLER, B. F. THOMAS. -.laaza.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

Mr. johnson is well preserved
man. Whisky has got him into a
"pretty pickle" at last.-[Chieago
Post.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
SCHOOL EXAMINERS.

ID. G. EASTMAN, P. E. MoREHoUsE, j, B.
lPRIDSY. The Board meets at Washington
on the third Saturday Of every month; also
che first Saturday in April, May, August,
September, October and November.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

Thegrant of New Hampshire was
made to John Mason, Governor Of
Portsmouth, in Hampshire, Eng
land. Pence the name of the State
and its seaport town.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

Col. Lauck, the Radical candi-
date, has undoubtedly been elected
Chancellor in theSeventh Tennessee
District.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

An exchange says: There is
something sweet about little girls.
And it grows on 'em as they grow
bigger.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

Why is dancing like milk ?
Because it strengthens the calves.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

Gov. Brownlow has ordered an
election for member of Congress
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

Now all you men whose tender hearts
This painful tale does rack,
just take this moral 10 yourselves,
All Of you, white and black;
Don't ever go like this here cat.
To gettin' up your backl ....
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
AND WRlTEWASRING,

VITM II. WILLIAMS will attend Plaster
wv ing, Whitewashing and Coloring, for
persons wishing anything Of the kind done
All orders left at his residence, opposite the
Union School Building, Washington, Ohio,wiu
receive prompt attention.
February 20 1868 13f1Y
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16

WANTED 60 B9rPooF GSsa' aUd %hisSiSSs. BiSSf.
oak Bark, for which win pay So per cOrds de-
livered at Jeffersonville Fayette County, Ohio,
or / will purchase bark ON the tree, at ffOm 81
TO S2 per cord according to the distance it will
have to be hauled. Bark must be kept dry and
be in good condition when delivered.
Hfi GEORGE ROTH,
ailL Je1fersonville, Fayette County, Ohio.
February 20th, 1868 .H-a n li 1Ss6
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
We Have it.

ME NEW PATENT LAMP CHIMNEY.
a Does not get so hot that child can't lift
IL from The lamp with safety Never heard of
one breaking. 1efH j. s BEREMAE.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-04-16
rERMS az ADYERTTSING

The following prices for advertising
have been agreed upon by the publishers
of newspapers in this town;
. a.. .s,,,. ~ nnA inaartinn -.---S w
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-11

Mar hall. addressed the meeting in one Of biz
most eloquent speeches, conveying fund Of
wisdom as to what the people of the South
should do TO help themselves out of their
present distress, and Illustrating his arguments
with that versatility for which he is SO famous.
by anecdotes and suggestions that alternately
moved his hearers TO mirfh and to serious aud
tender thoughts BE fully approved the plan Of
Mr.. Everitt, and Is about to aid in canyassing
the State OF Mississippi in favor of IL.
The speaking concluded, Mr.. Samuel H.
kennedy submitted The annexed resolution which
was unanimously adopted:
hes0iCed, That the president OF this meeting
appoint committee Of twelve citizens, whose
duty Il shal be 70 prepare circular letter, ad
dressed to the people Of Louisiana, Mississippi
Arkansas and Texas. setting forth the views pre-
sented to this meeting this evening, and inviting
their cooperation; and if the response, in the
Judgment of said committee. Is deemed favorable,
said committee are. desired to take the necessary
steps TO organize an association by which foreign
white immigration shall be encouraged and invited
70 come and occupy The vacant lands OF the
The chair nominated for the committee pro-
vided BY the resolution the gentlemen named be-
low, and the meeting, without dissenting voice,
approved the nominations:
Samuel II. Kennedy, DIR. J. s. Copss,
Judge John N. Lea, John Chafie,
W. s. Pike, Moses Greenwood,
Jacob u. Payne, VIM. NJ. Perkins,
Gen. G. 7. Besuregard, Alfred Moulton.
5. b. Newman. o. 7. Baddecke.
The meeting then adjourned. Mr.. Everitt Gen.
Richardson and DR.. Marshall start for Mississippi
this morning 10 obtain the cooperation Of land
owners in that State.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-11
TIE RECONSTRUCTION CONVERSATIONS.

JACKSON, March l0-a protest was presented
by several conservative members against the
wholesale enfrknchisement )f negroes without
qualifications as guarssteed in tAe bill OF rights.
and measures were proposed to provide adequate
protection for negroes 10 al civil and religious
nights and privileges and for their education ia
separate schools. The protest and proposals
we're tabled. - > e'
Consideration Of the report on public education
was resumed aud completed. 1t provides Cor a
system OF free schools, Tor a school fund and for
the establishment Of an agricultural college. No
distinctions Of race OF color appear 10 the report
but the general assembly Is not prohibited from
81, making such distinctions.
e. A. Peyton, radical member Of the conven-
ton. was arrested to-day under an indictment for
-. perjury be having held civil Office before the war
and Afterwards engaged in rebellion. He was
held TO bail in the sun OF $1,000.
CHARLESTON, March 10.-The convention Il try
ing TO close rs Business and adjourn by the end Of
this week.
RAIKIGH, March fo.-The convention last night
passed the Suffrage article through its second
reading No disfranchsement beyond Ho yards
amendment. so far, bat it Is understood that an
effort viii be made on its third reading to incor-
porate proscripuve feature.
To-day the Judiciary article was finally passed.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-11
TIE NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

CoNcoRD, n. H., March 10. 3 P. M-Retlrns
received indicate the reelection OF Harrison by
an increased majority.
WASHINGTON. March - l0.--Nev Hampshire
news unfRvorable to the Democrats.
Several dispatches from Concord, from rAdica Al
end Democratic sources Indicate that the radio ala
have carried the State by about 5000 majority.
We have no figures yet--half past P. NJ
Last Dispdtct.-ReturBs from New Hampshire
come slowly. No additional figures. bat there Is
no doubt whatever that the Republicans have
carried the State by slightly deere ased maj ority.
NEW YoEE, March 10.-A dispatch from Con-
cord, N. H., SAYS l25 towns give Harrison
2G,o00 Sinclair IS 600. Indications are that the
State has gone Republican, bat whether by ia
creased majority or not cannot yet be stated.
CONcORD n. H., March 10, P. M.-rwenty-
eeveu towns heard from, give Harrison 6550 (;
Sinclair 64S7--DemocratIc ganl24.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-11
FROM SOUTHWEST PASS.

soUTHwKsT Pass, March 10-ll A.M-wind
east end light. Arrived: Steamship Viator
Gates. New York. merchandise and passengers to
G. A. FOsdick British ship Arthur. Cousins, Liv
erpool. 62 days. salt TO J. g. Robinson. Sailed !;
ships Alice, Thorndyke and Favorita, barks Po-
lar, Anna Walsh and Regina.
SOUTHWEST Pass, March 10-6 P. Wind
east and fresh. Arrived Italian bark Francisco
Yalla master from Palermo. with fruit aud pas
seDgers 10 p. Pirandello. She was previously
reported ashore on Cow Horn Reef; the revenue
cutter Wilderness. Capt. Freeman, pulled her off
this morning aud tOwed her into safe position
Sailed: Ship David Cannon, bark Lincoln and
brig Bloomer
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-11
FROM EUROPE.

The Emperor aud she fzar-Waie- Going 20
Ireland 10 be Made Kniaht or ST.
Potrtek-FeniaEs Indieted-Germas Trea-
ty-The Nieo'ay Kshroad In Russia-The
Abysiniaa Expedition.
PARIs, March TO- II is reported that Napoleon
will Witt The czar in June.
LONDON, March l0-The Prince of Wales will
visit Ireland to be made knight of st. Patrick
The Ftnians arrested at Merihvr In Wales, have
been indicted for treason. Mckay has been in-
dicted in Cork for murder, and Maux and Welet
as accessories.
Ihe treaty between the Zoyeren and Austria
has been signed.
The Nic0lay railroad 10 Russia will be sold to a
new Russisn company. The rights OF Americans
10 the materials Of the road are protected
Abyssinian dispatches say The0d0rus was near
Msgdalen with his army. The British were two
days march beyond Atleregot.
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FROM AUGUSTA, GA, AND WILMINGTON
NC.
Political.

AUGUSTA, March l0.-The central executive
Democratic committee Of the State meets at
Macon. on Thursday. for the purpose of organic
ing for an active campaign against the adoption
~ the Teconstruction Constitution.
WILMINGTON, March l0.-fhere was an i'm
mense gathering Of conservatives at the theater
tins evening so large that many failed TO get Sc ats
he dress circle was filed with ladies. Hon.
Hugh Weddell presided. Speeches were made
By Governor Strong Colonel r. II. Cowan aud
Judge 8. J. Piers0n. This was the largest politi
cal assembly there has been In Wilmington for
many years. The utmost enthusiasm prevailed.
The news from New Hampshire has produced
considerable gloom, but was not unexpected By
those who have watched the progress Of the eau
vass in that State.