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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

ELECTION OF DIREoToRs.-A meet
ing for the election of thirteen Di-
rectors OF the nocking Valley Rail
road, is 10 be held at tho office OF
the Company, in Columbus, Jan'yr
26, 1869. Advertisement in auoth-
cr column.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

FArAL ExpLosIoN.-On Tuesday
OF last week, at Marquette, Michi-
gan, Mr.. ELMoRE ALFRED, a ayOung
man recently OF this vicinity. and
whose parents reside about q mile
south Of Lancaster, met his death
in a shocking manner. A steam
fire engine was engaged, in pump
ing water into the skating rink at
that place. ard q crowd had colIec.
ted to witness the operation, Mr..
Alfred boing among the people as.
sembled. The boiler Of the engine
exploded, scattering death and
wounds on every hand. Mr.. Al
fred received injuries resulting iu
his death in two hours, and five
other persons were killed by the
same explosion. The affecting in,
telIigence was first obtained from a
Cincinnati paper, and afterwards
confirmed by letter TO the par
cnts Of the unfortunatoyo man.
He was about l8 years of age.
! Our former fellow citizen,
THOMAS LoCKHART, has returned
to his old home from Marysvillc,
California, where he has for several
years been a resident. We learn
that be proposes TO make this
place his residence for tho future
His numerous friends are rcj0iccd
To have him once more amorg
them. ai NT3 Tee
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

BAPTIST CHURcH.-The Rev. G..
M. PETERS, will occupy tho pulpit
at this church next Sabbath, morn
ing and evening, All are invited
to attend,
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

Hon. P. VAN Trump, has our
thanks for papers and documents
ofinterest.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

what is a good constitution? one in winch
every organ is well deycloped-endowcd with
due energy 30 that all perform their hnci'ohs
with equal facility. 1t stands to reason then
that any wnnt Of equilibrium in their develop
nenl and energy forms an Important difference
IN the constitution. Now, us all constitutions
are susce ptible of iisease, and commonly lab'r
under IT, the only safe coursois TO use MlSh'
LERs HERE BlTTERs-a medicatcd prepar'
alton, possessing the highest tonic and altera-
two properties, which being difIused through
the system, createsa reaction where It 10 need
ed, or so purifes and fortifes the system and
strengthens the general constitution that
health, happiness and mental vigor will be fnl,
~ restored and new lease Oh life be insur ed
Sold everywhere.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24
Estate of William Fillabaum,
Deceased. .f..

N1oTICE is hereby given tina. the under
signed has been appointed and qualified n as
4drninistrator with tlie will annexed OF WI.
lam F,llahaHm late of Garfield comfy Ohio,
Sseeased. Xii persons having claims against
said estate Will present them duly authenti.
cated' and those indebted are requested 70
make INN ediate payment to
nac s. lsGs-Jw,
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

Creed Brothers have hard wolk
to keep up their stock of candies
and toys, the rush is so great. But
they do it, and the usual variety
can yet be found there, cheap.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

Bauman, at the Excelsior, sells
all the good things required for the
Holidays. 1t
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

The Hooking Sentinel says j. 0.
Rcamy, Esq +, at , tho Hooking
Furnace, hasa hog weighing 900
pounds o % T4l4 cana tgAD@.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

The Erie Railway Company has
already paid lawyers and legisla-
tors nearly a million, and it is BY
no means squeezed dry yet.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24
King Pork.

Hogs in Cincinnati have gore
up to 50 S. gross. and have touch.
ed sl2, for net weight.
The Commercih Of the 22d says
-"Priccs now current are on II
Gold basis actually 81 SO in gold
higher than they wore when they
sold at SIG net in 1864"
After while VIC shall hear that
n few pork dealers have "gone up"
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

W. Stewart & Son have now a
very fine assortment in the Quecns
ware line. Useful as we'll as orna,
mental holiday gifts can be pur
chased there. Coal oil, non explo.
sive, and lamps cheap. 1t
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24
Go TO Won BoNHoRsT, DENTIST

Mammoth Bottles only 10 Cts,
EUGENE HAIR REsToRER TEE
CHEAPEST AND BEST.
The ErGENIE HAIR REsToRER
cclipsos all known discoveries for
the rapidity with which il restores
gray and fadod bair to its natural
color-promotes its rapid and
healthy growth, prevents ard stops
it when falling eff, and is a most
luxuriant dressing for the Hair,
rendering it soft, silky and lus-
strous. Mammoth Bottles only rs
cents. fH'r
Sold ,hy n ost all druggists. [52]
Go TO Won BoNHoRsT, DENTIST.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

The Steubcnvile Herald says
there is a disease attacking tho
turkeys in that county and neigh
borhood, which is decreasing the
number Of birds TO an alarming
extent. The bird. says an eye
witness, appears to be in It's usual
health, with good appetite, when
it is seized with pain in the neck,
which paralyzes its whole body,
and death soon onsues.
The above is cut from the Gin.
cinnati Chronicle, which, viii,
many other papers, publishes it in
seeming good faith as a news item
Tho disease spoken of is very prev
alcnt hereabouts also. Wo have ;
gobbler that's going TO die with i
to day.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24
Excitement in Baltimore.

The Baltimore brass band give
a festival and musical entertain.
ment on Wednesday evening next
in the Presbyterian church at that
place. 1t will doubtless be glad
and gleeful oceasion. y "'@
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24
EnrRpnt.

Good Dwelling of 5 Rooms and
Kitchen. Good stable. Smoke
house. Good Fruit trees, grapes
&C., together with six acres ofbot'
tom Land. ''@ Xxx
Apply TO l.. G. Butch -Sw.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

There is no mistake about il,
PLANTATION BTTERs will ward off
Fever and Ague and all kindred
diseases, if used in time. No fam
lily need suffer from this distrcs.
sing complaint if they will keep
Plantation Bitters in the house,
and use it according to directions.
Tho most important ingredient Of
this medicine is Calissya or Peru.
vian Bark, which is known to be
the finest and purest tonic in the
vegetable Kingdom. The extract
OF this Bark is the active principle
Of all the good Fever and Ague
Medicines prescribed by intelligent
doctors. CaIisNya Bark is used
extensively in the manufacture oI
Plantation Bitters, as we'll as qui
nine, and wo dare say they owe
their popularity mostly TO that fact
We can recommend them.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24
PittSbNTg, Cincinnati & st, L0liS Rail-
WaV,

PAN HANDLE ROUTE.
On and af,er jane 81, .SJS, Trans will run es
Express. Fast Line. Mail.
LIVE Columbus, 300 A. NJ. ll;2O A. N. e:l5 T. NJ.
ARR. at Newark, 800 /" 1880 p. NJ. 3:i5
" penn,son, 6:l5 " 800 Z" ESQ
steub'ville, $50 &" sos o'9O
Plttsburg, ll;lO 4" 7:oj 1900 Mid,
Harrisburg, O;2OP. NJ. 5;OoA.Ml2:Ol P. NJ
Phnd'phia, l:35A NJ. 9.3j q 4'So
=. New York, 500 3" 1900 ioii "
" Baltimore, G:i5 " l2:3OP.M. $40 Z"
{" Nashton, $40 500 900 "
Express runs daily; Mail and Fast Line
daily, Sunday excepted.
WV. CARD supt., ST. scULL, G. F. Agt.
StcubenWlc, o. Steubenv.le, Q.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24
Go to A. Brenncman's Book

Go to A. Brenncman's Book
Store, and SEQ The finest display ot Holiday
Goods ever before brought to Lancaster. His
stock is complete in every department in his
Inc. HehAs books of all grades and piices'
suitable presents for children, youths, misses,
young gentlemen, young ladies, the middle
aged and the old. Also fancy articles'n great
variety; such as Portmonnoes, Pocket Books
Ladies' Companions, Work Boxes, Writing
Desks, Gold Pens, and other articles too nu-
merous to name, all now on exhibition. A
look through his stock will convince you that
there is the place to make your purchases for
,,o onnrooching uolidhys. Sew.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

FOR SALE-A good Building
Lot, situated on Broad street, west
aide, between German and Mill
streets. Sidewalk paved and lot
we'll fenced. Apply soon TO j. M
Sutphen, this office.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

Horace Greeley purposes 10
write, during the year 1869, an ell
ementary work on Political ecoao-
my, wherein the policy OF Protec'
tion to Home Industry will bc cx-
planned and vindicated. This work
will first be given to the public
through successive issues Of the
New York Tribune, and will ap-
pear in all its editions Daily Sl0i
Semi Weekly 81; Weekly So per
annum.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

Mr.. Vandyke, Of Richland town.
ship, offers two good farms for sale.
Sec advertisement.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

"Barrctt's' improves the appear.
ance.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24
Whoever will do 50, can buy all he
needs
For Christmas and New Years, by
calling at Crecds.
81 G THAT's so! "
Safety.

l extract Teeth with superior
instruments; with great care and
entire safety. l have "dentdI soap
for whitening the teeth and sweet
ening the breath.
Broadway 100 yards south ol
city Hall. IL. SCOlI'
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

On ronr purse twill mako but a very slight
draw, man,
To get a square moal at the rooms OF A. Ba'''
man. IT,
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

DELAY Nor, for YOU can be easily cured OF
YOUR cough, weak lungs, pain in the chest and
such like weakness scs, by the use of Waite If'e
Compound. AL Druggists have it.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

Oh, what a fall was there!-
Where? Why at DeMuth's store,
in the price Of Boots and Shoes
Round the corner, Columbus street
Rising building.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-12-24

PAIRAN a. MARTIN are selling Plug
Tobacco AT COST. 60 and see for your
self .'.... h'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09
The Ohio Democracy,

COLUMBUS, Jan. S.-The convention re-
assembled in the afternoon, the state being
fully represented and the convention very
harmonious. The following are the nomina-
tons: For secretary of state, Thomas Hub
bard, of Logan; for supreme judge, William
+. Fink, of Perry; for school commissioner.
F. kirkwood, of Seneca for clerk of su-
preme court, John NJ. Webb, of Mahouing :
for member Of board of public works, Arthur
Hughes, OF Cayahoga !; for delegates at large
to the national convention, John G. Thomp-
son, Geoge W. McCook, of jefferson VI.
". Armstrong, of Cayahoga, and Wash
Mclean, of Hamilton. The rules were sus
pended and II. J. Jewett and Rufus Ranuey
were nominated by reclamation for electors
at large for the state.
The resolutions adopted declare the re-
construction acts of congress uncon stitution-
al; that the south is entitled to full recog
milton and constitutional representation in
congress; oppose negro suffrage in strong
terms and stigmatize the action of the fed
eral government relative thereto as base
usurpatlon; that the country is pledged to
the payment of the national debt according
to the terms of the several acts of congress,
but not otherwise; that the government,
bonds should be taxed that the rights OF
foreign born citizens should be protected ;
that the people will sustain Andrew John
son in his struggle with congress: that the
galantry of the soldiers should ever be re-
membered that the democracy have neither
purpose nor desire to establish slavery or to
assume any portion of the debt of the states
lately in rebellion
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09
Radical split in Psnnsylyania.

HARRISBURG, Jan. s.-There is no change
whatever in the political situation. The
organization of the house appears as far
distant as ever Nine of the boilers have
made binding agreements mong themselves
not to vote for Davis, the candidate regular
ly nominated by the republican caucus for
speaker, under the circumstances, and the
The democratic state central committee has
deemed it best to take no action in the mat
ter, and to make no reconstruction of its party
nominations.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09
From the Manchester On. II. Democrat.
THE NATIONAL DEBT.

When Beecher was here
lie made il appear
That national debt is a blessing;
And Patterson, too,
Took a similar view,
When the radicals he was addressing.
And they furthermore said
The statements they made
Could oe'proved by facts and figures;
But this they said when
An army Of men
Was wanted to free the ringers.
Now the niggers are free,
Wear troubled, you see,
To pay the bill when presented,
The bond holders they
Have no taxes to paw,
For bonds, YOU know. are exemp ed
So the poor have TO bear
The bond holders share
OF the burden Of paying the debt
A burden which they,
At some future day.
win surely, most surely, reject.
But Patterson, he
And Beeehcr, said we
Could pay it in ''beef and live stock
Could ''ehurn it away
Or pay il IN hay,
Or in ''wool' that is sheared from the flock.
So It's plain to be seen
On the farmer they lean
And tax them 10 pay the bond holder.
But in March we shall see
How this is to he.
For then Wen put shoulder TO shoulder.
But the debt is blessing"
A national blessing"
Said Beccher and Patterson, too.
And go il would be
Both 10 you and to me
If they had it to pay when due.
But, alas, you and |
Must the money supply;
The bond-hoders know how 10 play IL.
They have only to say
There is so much 10 pay,
And their lackcys compel us TO payit.
But 1t will not be long
We shall suffer this wrong,
For the people already denOunee it;
And the year sixty eight
Will the evil abate,
And New Hampshire be first to announce it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09
Wooden Railroads.

The following article from the Scientific
american gives some practical ideas about
their utility: "A
The earliest form Of railway consisted
Of wooden rails laid an cross ties. When
wen Constructed, there is no doubt Of their
utility and success. During the late war,
the Confederates we're often obliged TO make
use of wooden rails, and over them they
transported thousands of tons oftsrmy sup
pies, and soldiers. A much higher rate OF
speed may be obtained on wooden roads
than is generally supposed. properly
built, n speed of fifteen or twenty miles an
hour may be safely attained, which Is as
much or more than Is realized on some iron
roads, rated as first class, but too often, in
reality, rotten and unsafe concerns
zone of the requisites for the ruccessful
working of wooden railways is thd the loco
motive shah be light, and also the Dads car
ried. Good broad. faced wheels are also es'
sential. Such roads are considered cheaper
than plank roads in first construction, and
also in maintenance. Wooden railroads
can be constructed in some Localities for the
small sum of $1,000 a mile. The exhibit
ton Of a very little united spirit ana energy
among country neighbors would pat Their
towns and villages into railroad conmuni
cation with the principal through lines o
travel. .----.
THE solid maple rail, Axe inches, vedgeC
edgewise every three feet into heavy notche'
ties, forms track equal in strength to that
of any other railroad, and is capable Of car
rying heavy rolling stock, provided tn
wheels have rim FIVE inches in width. Fin
| sand and dust. which get on the rail, is sooi
crushed into the wood by the car wheels. an
forms hard and gritty surface. which doe
not wear, and greatly facilitates the traction
The maple rail, if sound, will last a numbe
of years"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09
SpRrScrrrLp, ILL, January 9th, 1868.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, January 9th, 1868.
Messrs Editors Of State Register:
observe in the Chicago Tribune of the
| 9Th inst, certain extracts purporting to be
| taken from "Badeau's Life of Gen Grant.
OF whilom Colonel, now Lieutenant
| BAdeau, il is well enough to say, en- PEASANT,
| that he is unknown 10 me, unless once saw
him hanging around Gen. Grants head
| ouarters. as questionable appendage,
where he may still be an ornamental rather
than useful appurtenance. Failing to gain
distinction as a soldier, he seems determined
| to attain infamous notoriety both as a per-
sonal traducer and panegyrist.
Undertaking, ostensibly,to write Gen. Grants
biography, he has commenced the hope
less task of writing him into the presidency.
In this effort he has gone out of the way to
assail me, and only echoes his masters ma
levolence. ~ "a gzsr-e
1t is rather, then, of his master, from his
position more distinguished object, that !
would very briefly speak. Let him publish
the correspondence-the whole of the cor
respondence of which he complains, through
his partisan and amnuensis. This done, his
character for candor and fair dealing will be
exhibited in better light than at present
before the public, to whose Judgment he
appeals against a fellow soldier.
Sometimes Gen. Grants sense of Justice,
but oftener his passions, have controlled his
conduct towards me. Especially has this
latter been so exhibited since the brilliant
and successful issue of the Mississippi cam
paign, in which the 18th army corps, which
| had the honor to command, bore such a
meritorious part. In his Official report OF
that campaign he, either from ignorance or
malice, falsi6es important facts, honora
BILE to that corps and to me, to the dispar-
agement of both. The proof is on file in
the war department, but has never been
permitted to see the light.
Only recently, when my name was before
the senate for confirmation to office, he, as
understood, and no doubt truly, descended
from the dignity of his station to cause my
rejection, thus pursuing me in civil as vel
as military life.
A man who receives an injury may for
give its author, but that author never for
gives the person he has injured.
Gen. Grant should, in prudence, if not in
justice, be more forbearing, for no public
man of modern times owes SO much of repu
tation and influence to the forbearance Of
others. If the veil we're once lifted, and the
public made acquainted with his real char
acter, Gen. Grant would stand very differ
emily in public estimation than he does al
present. The time will yet come, when the
wrong done me and my command will be
corrected.
Your obedient servant,
JoHx A. McCLERSARD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09

1t people are curious enough to inquire
why 1t is that the radicals are Just now SC
vigorously engaged in showering foul and
vu gar abuse upon Gen, Hancock, they will
lind the answer in the simple fact that Gen.
Hancock when he assumed command of the
fifth district issued an order in which he de.
clared that 'the great principles of Ameri
can liberty are still the inheritance of this
people, and ever should be; that the right
of trial by jury, haheas corpus, the liberty OF
the press, freedom of speech, and the natural
rights of persons and rights of property,
must be preserved" 1t was for uttering
these "rebel Observation-Disclosures which
our "reber' forefathers chrystalized by the
best blood Of the infant republic, and vindi.
Gated by years of toll and suffering such as
no people were ever before or since called
upon to endure. that Gen. Hancock is de.
nounced for everything that is base, coward
ly and wicked. To be thus denounced for
such q. cause, reflects as much of honor upon
Gen. Hancock, as it does of dishonor and
disgrace upon those who assail him. -Keo.
kuk Constitution.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09
The Indiana nemoeraeu

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan'y 8.-On assembling
in the afternoon, the president of the demo.
cratic state convention presented to the con-
vention resolutions from Ohio, extending
greetings to this convention and endorsing
Pendleton for president of the United States
which were received with great applause.
The order of business being the nomina-
ton OF the state ticket, the following named
gentlemen were selected: For Governor.
Ihos. A. Hendricks, for Lieut.. Governor,
"A. r. Edgarton; for Secretary of State. Gen.
Reuben {. klaz for Auditor, ]. V. Bemus-
1sner tor treasurer, Jas. B. Ryan; for
Packard. ~ ~ W
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09


Democratic papers hold out fair promises, and
endeavor to create the belief that if their part,
were in power all would go well-N H. States
man. $3.50 '-'1
That is true we do promise
l. To restore the Union under the Con
stitution.
2. To equaize taxation.
B. To reduce the expenses of the Gov
eminent, exclusive of interest, one half.
d. Toexpel the thieves from the Treasu
ry and all its collaterals.
S. To diminish the number of Govern
ment stipendaries one half.
8. To reduce the army and navy at once
to peace basis.
= 10 abrogate military despotism every
wnere, and establish the supremacy of civil
8. 10 permit the revival of business.
y. 10 permit negroes to earn their living
as white people have to do.
10. To obey all constitutional require
ments and respect all constitutional rights.
That is what We promise. Manchester N.
H. Union Democrat
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09
4 CARD.

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
as cutter at Mr.. Cones Merchant Tailoring Is
tablshment, would inform his friends and the
citizens Of Rock Island and vicinity that he has
opened a New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose Of manufacturing to order first
class fine custom work 20 those that have been in
the habit Of getting their garments cut by US,
while at Mr.. Cones we would extend an invita-
ton TO call on US at establishment and
to those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and in the habit of sending for their gar
nents we would invite them TO call ana give us q
trial, feeling confident that can suit them in
every respect. We have a handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Csssmeres and Vestings, together
with a large variety of splendid French Coatincs
and Tricots in different shades and colors for inc
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
colors, for overcOsts,-all of which we will make
to order in the best aud most fashionable manner
atlower rates than the same class of goods can be
obtained either side Ct the river Call and
examine our styles, and compare our goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business
THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,
North side of Third Street, near the Post Offce,
Davenport, lows.
Formerly cutter at Cones
n. b. The cutting department is under our
own supervision. nov29dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09

A Washington dispatch says that the
President told one OF his friends day or two
since that before Mr.. Stanton was suspend
ed he lStanton) submitted a proposition to a
cabinet meeting that the standing army
should number one hundred thousand men,
and that desertion in time of peace should
be punished with death.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-09
West Virginia Democracy

WHEELING, W. Va, Jan. s.-Tbe de-
mocracy of West Virginia are holding a
state convention in this city to-day, which 10
largely attended. Col. B. II. Smith, II. &
District Attorney, is chairman. Resolutions
favoring bond taxation and Pendeton's plan
of redemption were adopted. The resolu-
tions of the Ohio convention endorsing Pen.
dleton were received with enthusiasm. Al
though Pendleton is beyond doubt the choice
OF the convention, it is not likely the dele
gates will be so instructed.