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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-20

HEND DERSON & SMALLE9,
& SURGEONS. Oflice on Main
L street. two doors north of the Railroad U.
'andusky, Ohio.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-20
Bn siuess Airettnrn.

HENRY MADDUX,
A TFoaiNEsY- -AT-I.AW, Upper sandnsky,
n Office 2d door North OF W Mpote Io"se' &
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-20
MARK TWAIN.
AS a Washington Correspondent
he describes Things.---And
Things including Mungen.-
coyGREss1oNAL POETRY.

Correspondent of the ChicagoRepblican.l
!& 7il't WASHINGTON Jan. 81. h
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-20
gailroadg.
Gs IN :z O. @
Pittsburgh, Fl. Wayne & Chicago
Railway.

On and after Nov. 25.1 1861. trains will leave
stations dnils, fSabbaths excepted, as follows;
fTrain leaving Chicago at 4.5e z. NJ. leaves
aaiIy.l Train leaving Pittsburgh at 215 Pm,
leaves daiiF.1l = ~ , W. N-Lf..OL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05
Money Wanted.
I'VE MONEY!i
A-'A NJ,

MONEY! MONEY!,
MONEY
Accounts Ready!
PIPER, DRAKE & co, WOULD III TAKb 11AP
FRIENDS WOULD COME FORWARD
PROMPTLY AND MAKE SETTLEMENT.
We want Money.
jan 2l-town papers copy
NOTICE.-Our accounts are now ready and
IN we would be greatly oblidged TO our friends
to remember that we are required to pay our bills
promptly at 80 and go days, We will expect all
to give the matter their Immediate attention.
iuly23- KAYSER & YOUNG.
GIIO THE PUBLIC.-Our accounts will all
be drawn off by the first of January, 1867,
and we hope that all who are indebted to us will
come forward promptly and settle, as we cannot
carry on our business successfully if they fail to
do so. After that date we propose to do
STRICTLY A CASH BUSINESS,
and hope that our friends will not ask us to de-
part from this rule ..,on
dec 25-tf HOGE q MASON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05
The Proposed Constitution with its Altera-
tions from, and Additions to, the Consti-
tuition of 1851.
PREAMBLE.


The preamble recites the formation of thu
constitution in l776 its amendments in 1929
and in 1851, copied from the old constitution
verbatim, and adds the following:
And whereas the General Assembly of Vir-
| glnia, by an act passed on the 2lst day of De.
cember, in the year 1868, did provide for the
election, by the people, OF delegates to meet in
general convention to consider, discuss and
adopt alterations and amendments to the ex-
| listing constitution of this Commonwealth, the
delegates so assembled did, therefore, having
maturely considered the premises, adopt re-
vised and amended constitution as the form of
government of Virginia.
And whereas the Congress of the U. S. did,
by an act passed on the I'd day of March, 1867,
and entitled IAN act to provide for the more
efficient government of the rebel States,'' and
by acts supplementary thereto, passed on the
23rd day of March and the 10Th day of July,
in the year 1867, provide for the election, by
the people of Virginia qualified to vote under
the provisions of said acts, of delegates to meet
In convention to frame constitution or form of
Government for Virginia, in conformity with
said acts, and by the same acts did further pro-
vide for the submitting of such constitution to
the qualified voters for ratification or rejection.
We, therefore, the delegates of the good
people Of Virginia, elected and in convention
assembled, in pursuance of said acts, invoking
the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do
propose to the people the following constitu-
ton and Form of Government for this Com
monwealth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05
ADVERTISING RATE,

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
Of One Dollar per Square of Eight Lines or less,
for the first and so cents for each subsequent in
sertion. Unless the number of Insertions be
NAKED upon the manuscript it will be publish
ed until forbid and charged accordingly.
~ Obituaries announcements Of Candidates
for Office Communications calling upon Aduoea-
cations or Notices of a Personal or Priuate char
acter, or intended or calculated to promote any
Paipate Enterprise or Interest sciH be charged for
sa advertisements.
SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted at double
the advertising rates. 49,.
rs Address-"staunton Spectator" staunton,
Augusta County, Va. s-..-as.. ..... ..-...-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05
M0D of St0as2ItOn.

" TO SECURE
PERMANENT ADVERTISEMENT
For only Ten Dollarsil
The Map of StauntOn!
Circulated free from f-.
The Potomac to Lynchburg and from
Manassas to Lewisburg
Business men will see that this is an opportu-
nitv not to be lost Secure a position for your
Hara-tt soiu be there for yearsi let the opportu-
nifty pass, it can neuer be rssassd ooo;rod This
man is to be circulated gratuitously from Har,
Ferry to Lynchburg and & fNm oontsln tbe
cards of a large number of our business men =.
This map will be Autographed and gotten up l IN
street. aIley and house in the town. This map is
to be posted at every public house in the region
of country, mentioned above. Cards will be IN
serted on this map for the sum of ten dollars
Persons who believe in advertising will avail
themselves of this new and efficleIt means OF
Citizens of Staunton, and others, can secure
views of their residences, &c, by making early
application to \, p.upp g. co
ian S-tf GEO- H. DAhEh % w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05

w,s n FoWLE JR ". KEITH ARMIsTEAD.
VyOWLE e. ARMISTEAD,
PRODUCE, FORWARDING, AND
Commission Merchants,
Also Dealers in
rrMp AND GROUND PLASTER,
AZ Union ST., and Is South Wharves,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
as~ Pure fine Ground Windsor Plaster always
on hand and for sale at market rates.
ian 21-t nov26
NREGORY & PAUL,
In Wholesale GROCERS AND
Commission Merchants9
For the sale Of
FEor and all kinds of Country Produce,
Nos. 81 and % King street,
dec10-1y ALEXANDRIA, va:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05
Professional Directory.
nR. GEORGE III. EYSTER.

nK. GEOKGE III. EYSTER.
I'D OFFIcE-at theresidence of VIM. B; kayser,
ESQ, diagonally opposite the National valley
Bank Staunton, Va. aprzI-Oln"
nR. W. nj. HITE, Having located al
i she citi.an; # ths S Place e. and veaty He can
Ee found always at Capt. A. ]. Thompso9's ex
cent when on professional duty. mar 24-5m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05
Alexandria Advertisements.

WM. B. PRICE, MARSHALL ID. IT, "lt-Aio'
Alexandria Culpeper county.
THRECE d WILLIS,
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Lgo. 6 South Union Street,
ALEXANDRIA, Va:
Prompt and faithful attention will be given to
selling all kinds Of Country Produce
GROCERIES, GUANO, SEEDS, &c,
furnished at lowest market prices for CASH
Goods forwarded promptly.
8- Consignments solicited and prompt re-
turns made. mar ol-u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05
Postponed Payments
RAT
Advance PAYMENTS.

If not paid in advance, additions to the above
charges will be made as follows If payments
be delayed for three months, an addition of l24
per cent. will be charged; if for months, Is per
cent /; and if for IL months, 80 per cent.
GB- The rates in currency will be changed
from time to time as the price of specie may rise
or fall.
s- Subscriptions will not be discontinued
except at the option of the Editor, till all arrear-
ages be paid
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05
AR. C. R. HARRIS.

has had over 25 years experience in the various
branches as Practitioner of medical science.
Special attention given to diseases peculiar to
females Patients from distance can be accom-
modated with Board at frst-class Boarding hou-
aes Patients waited on in the country when de-
syreQ. -,
fiOfiice hours between and 10 O'clock, q. NJ,
and 2 and O clock, P. NJ.
'nfs- Office on Main Street, doors East from
DR.. Chapman's Surgeon Dentist, and nearly OPP
rCsite TAYLOR & POWelFs. faGZS-Iy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05

GEO. EAYLoa AAHsRkLL HAEaAR
rSKYI.OR IL HANGER,
ATTORNEYS At LAW
STAUNToN, Va, .
Practice In ali the Courts Of Augusta county, and
attend promptly 10 the eoliepton of etsltns N any
IF the adjoining counties: NOV 81 i
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05

TEQS. ]. MICH TIE 2: y =.
ATT0RNEYg AT LAW
A'A STAUGToN, VA,
Practice in the Federal Court at Staunson IN a.!
the Courts of Augusta county; in the CIRCUIT ana
County Courts of Rockingham; and IN the Clr-
cult Courts of Rockbridge.
collection of claims promptly attended to.
Nov 14-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05
. IL. ARTHUR, d. D. S., toffce one door
"a from corner of Beverly and New streets,

STAUNToN, Va.
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold, -
Silver, Platina and Vulcanite. The &lA,
greatest improvement yet introduced
into Dental Science is conceded to be ~*S6,S'1
the Vulcanite process it being four times lighter
tZan eoll, snd much cheaper, embracing superb
o clean4iness, nicer adaptation, and nlay other
advantages. All the various operations of Den
fai Surgery performed with strict reference te
parmeneney. 1.IgAl M1aEcn ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05

The Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
Departments shall be separate and distinct, SO
that neither exercise the powers properly be-
longing to either of the other; nor shall any
person exercise the power Of more than ona ol O
them at the same time, except as hereinafter
provided.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12
From the Guelph (Canada) Advertiser.
Festive Female s'Canucks''-They ey
Strip n Man Naked attd Burn
Him with Red.KHOt Irons
He Expires I'm Agony.

We have received accounts from the
neighboriug township of Caledon, the par
ticulars of a deed that surpasscs in cold
blooded atrocity and 6endish malignity
everything We remember in the annals of
Canada. A short time ago shoemaker
was in tavern at the village eft Alton,
along with six women-includirg 6 mother
and her daughter aud other misses-and
four young men. The names of all these
persons are known to us. A kind of party
was got up, aud they arrived at the inn in
body. The unfortunate Wright had
been about the place two or three days,
under the Influence of liquor. 1t does not
appear whether any previous cumity ex-
listed between them, or that it was tipsy
frolic; but soon after their finding him
the women took hold and deliberately pro-
ceeded to undress him. lie was naturally
strong man, but whisky had such pow
er over him that they accomplished their
purpose with tolerable ease. They stripped
him stark naked and then amused them
selves, tickling, pinching, scratching, and
otherwise iIl-treating him. We have
not heard what part the men took In the
affair, or who first proposed the use of fire.
The girls, however, soon armed themsclves
with hot irons, burning sticks, Goals, etc..
and began to scar and roast him in the
most diabolical manner. The poor wretch
struggled and groaned piteously for his
release, but they would not desist until
they had tortured him to tie utmost, and
literally covered his body with wounds.
He fingered for several days in uuuttera-
bic agony, till death stepped in to his re-
lief Deceased was unmarried. We have
not yet heard the result of the coroner S
inquest.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12
A Court incident.

During the progress of the McAvena
murder trial in the supreme courtroom,
Boston, which was crowded with spectators,
a middle-aged woman was called as wit
uess for the def ne, and having told her
story in behalf of the prisoner, was taken
in hand in behalf of. the government by
the district attorney, when the following
dialogue occurred:
District at 'orney-" Where do you live,
madam 2"
Witness" la this city,"
d. A" " here did you come from
here J."
W" From Newcomb's Island, l was
summoned"
ID. A." What do you do there 7"
VI have charge of the SMALLPOX
patients in the hospital"
d. A" You can step down We can
dispense with your further testimony. MIR.
officer, show this woman the way to fresh
air."
The officer obeyed, and the ag tated as
sembly-judges lncluded--drew sigh of
relief
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12

Toys are being wonderfully improved in
France. and there is now a workshop in
the Boulevard des ltaliens, in Paris, top
for sale which is said to be the very king
of all toys. This is called the Toupie pro-
Etere, or prolific top, and is described as
"a gem, prodigicus toy, full of surprises
bizarre transformations fact, a real
fairy" This top is divided into seven
parts, the chief or principal of which, the
rotatory apparatus, "absorbs" the others,
and then casts them out animated by lis
spiuning properties. 1t swallows pieces
of money, aud spins on its head, its tail,
its side, and on the edge of a sabre. (Our
readers will remember that this latter per-
formance was effected by the japanese
troupe which performed in this city net
long ago. Another trick with this top
is effected by spinning it on mirrcr,
which gives an interesting experiment in
catroptries. With this physical phenom-
enon' are allied number of combinations
in equilibrium, each more astonishing
than the other. 1t is an invention of MIR.
Ferd ma d Cannierrc, No. so, Gallery W
enne. Tiers is also in Paris toy Ii 6
ture, Timolhee Trimm, of the Petit Jour
nal having just published "The Ccnfden-
css of Dol" ;" while the Poapoc 1iodelc,
devoted among other things to figures to
be cut out, appears every mouth.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12

and organized democratic clubs, And,
as the choice of the honest, toiling masses,
they have nominated for the high office of
president of the United States that educated
gentleman whose towering talents are only
surpassed by his spotless probity of life
George Fl. Pendleton, of Ohio.
Very truly. w. G. EWING.
P.S.-For newspapers containing arti-
cies on the subject of Gen. Grants nomina.
tion," | refer you to the CHICAGO TIMES, and
all other democratic papers in the country.
w. G.. E.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12
Deaths of English Kings ind
Queens

William the Conqueror died from enor
nous drink, and from the violence of his
passions.
William Rufus died the death of the poor
stays that he hunted.
Henry the First died Of gluttony.
Henry the Second died Of broken heart
| occasioned by the death of his children.
Henry Coeur de Lion died like the animal
from which his heart was named, by an ar
row from the bow of an archer
Henry the Third is said to have died q nat
ural DEATH
Edward the First is likewise said to have
died of natural sickness'-a sickness which
would puzzle all the college physicians to de-
nominate.
Edward the Second was most barbarously
and indecently murdered by ruffians en-
ployed by his own mother and paramour.
Edward the Third died of dotagc, and
Richard the Second of starvation, the very
reverse of George the Fourth.
Henry.the Fifth is seid to have diei OF
/" fits caused by uneasiness," and uneasincss
in palaces IN those times was very COM
mon complaint.
Henry the Sixth died in prison, by means
then known only TO his ililor, and known
now only to heaven.
Edward the Fifth was strangled in the tow
er, by his uncle, Richard the Third.
Richard the Third was killed in battle
Henry the Seventh wasted away as miser
ought to do.
Henry the Eighth died of carbuncles fat
and furious, while Edward the Sixth died of
decline.
Queen Mary is said to have died of a bro
ken heart, whereas she died Of surfeit from
eating TOO much black pudding.
Old Queen Bess is said to have died ofmel-
ancholy from having sacrificed Essex to his
enemies-her private character not being
above suspicion.
james the First died of drinking, and OF
the effects of nameless vice.
Charles the First died righteous death on
the scafold, and Charles the Second died sud.
denly of apoplexy.
William the Third cicd from cousumptive
habits of the body, and from the stumbling
of his horse.
Queen Anne died from Ler attachment TO
"strong water" or in other words, from
drunkenness, which the physician politely
called dropsy.
George the First died of drunkenness
which his physicians politely called an apo
plectic fit.
George the Second died of rupture of the
heart, which the periodicals oftbat day called
a visitation of God. 1t is the only instance
in which God ever touched his heart
George the Third died as he lived mad
man. Throughout his life he was ct least a
consistent monarch.
George the Fourth died of sluttony and
drunkenness.
William the Fourth died amid the sympa
thy of his friends.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12

A modern Amazon, on her way to q con-
vention, asked for seat in q crowded car.
An old gentleman, with very keen eyes, in
quired:
"Be you one Of the woman-rightersg
81 be-" answered the undaunted heroine.
do you believe that woman has the
same rights as a MANI"
"I do" (emphat' 'cally)
"Well, then, stand up and enjoy 'em like q
man."
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12

WHAT IS 1T TO BE A DEMoCRAT.-TO be q
true democrat is to love, cherish and sustain
good government, and good and few laws.
Not ANY sort Of government.
To be a true democrat is TO love govern
ment of justice and leniency-a government
of all the people.
Not OF a part of the people.
To be true democrat is to be a defender
of long-tried popular institutions which are
fou,d to be good, and of the weak and pow
erless.
Not of the lordly and arrogant.
To be democrat is 10 Stand unwavering
by principle, preferriDg the defeat of men to
the sacrifice of principle.
Not for the benefit Of few, but for the
benefit of the greatest number.
To be democrat is 10 respect the rights OF
the minority, while providing we'll for the
majority.
Not exclusively.
To be democrat is to base all political
action on the foundation of the constitution,
and to defend it as our fathers did, with
" our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred hon
or
Not in words only.
To be democrat is to be an eternal ene-
my of class legislation, of usurpation, of op-
preston, of pluDderers, and OF recurring
outbreaks of diseased politicians and of pol
itics
This is our sort.-[Sentinel on the Border.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12
THE B0KDn0LDERS' CIRCULAR.
A Reply Thereto.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE CHICAGO TINES.
QUINCY, ILL.,, Feb. %.
I have this day received from A. T. Stew
art, chairman of the New York bondholde's
meeting to advance the presidential prete a
lions of Gen. L. S. Grant, circular
letter, and, in response thereto, have forward
ed to Mr.. Henry Hilton, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee, &C., the hereunto attach ed
letter. Please give them to the public
through your paper, and oblige,
W. G. EWING
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12
A TEAR.
By MRS. ]. P. CHAPLIN.

What is il when with grief oppressed,
And anxious cares invade the breast.
So sweetly soothes those cares to rests
tear!
What does the most relief impart
When loving ones are doomed TO part,
And sunk in anguish seems the heart!
A tear.
And when from virtues paths we stray,
Ard wander far from wisdom'5 way,
Oh let us never seek to stay
A tear.
When Mary's heart with anguish blsd,
And with her sister mourned the dead,
In sympathy our Savior shed
A tear.
Yes Jesus wept, the best beloved;
Shall we by sorrow be unmoved,
When a-down mis- cheek there flowed
A tear?
Flow on blest tearsi Ye'd not deface
The beauty of seraph's face,
But only add purer grace,
Sweet tears:
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12

Those who have experienced the peculiar
feeling OF writing the first composition,
will have no trouble in realizing the position
of the author Of the following:
"Dogs Is usefuller as cats. Mice is afeerd
of mad cats. They bite 'em. Dogs follers
boys aud catches hogs by the ear. Hogs
rarely bites. Dogs sum times Git hit with a
boot jack for barking at night. Sleepy peo-
PIE git mad and throw 'em. Dogs is the best
animal for man. They do more for men than
ground hogs or koons or even goats: Goats
smell The end"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12

The Lafayette Journal says:
" Hundreds of young men are idle in
this city to-day, and do not contemplate
any labor during the coming summer"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12

Strenuous efforts are being made to
form company to build street railroads in
Lafayette.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-12

in the year of our Lord ---, and of the
Independence of the United States the
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-11-11
NEW, pIcKENs.

fyy:.;l3lflI 3Ar fNk&F elCAENS. - -ets
Ancsteemed oorrespondentsat New Pickens c.
H sends Is complete return Of the votes pOlled in
Pfekens County on the! Sd of November, which is
published IN another column. We make the fol-
flowing extracts from privateletter accompanying
tRe returns: 80
aRickens is all right this time, and will be bet
ssr as she grows older. Out Of the sixtyhve Radi
calsyetes .polled at this place. only twelve were
5 White nen.S About one-haif of the negroes voted
: the Democratic ticket.
e aouratown Is fast improving and in one ortwo
gears we Will hayc nice little village. There is
aicohhstant ringing of the hammer, and houses are
going up like magic The mountain scenery is
Beautiful, and for health this place cannot be ex-
fesilsd = We want a good weekly paper here worse
Than anything else. We will have church very
soon, and are making preparations for hotel and
school.
"a meeting took place here yesterday in rela-
lion to Gov. Orr's accepting the Judgeship, and
the meeting. was unanimous in urging him to ac-
eept the position
iOur correspondent will accept many thanks for
bisthougbtful consideration, and on the principle
that ssope good deserves another" we hope to
.heara from him whenever anything of interest
itranspres in that section.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-11-11
.1TEMs-ED1ToR1AL AND OTHERWISE.

~ Rogers Democrat, has been elected to Con-
gress from the Second District Of Arkansas.
1s7r- The Grariteville Manufacturing Company has
DECLARED dividend of ten dollars per share
= The Louisville Courier and Journal have been
consolidated.
90 Hon Henry D. Lesesue is the candidate for
Mayor OF Charleston, brought forward by the c'i-
5zens' party.
- Dr.. BagSy, of the Natiue Nrgiaian, says that
he never said What We said he said, and therefore
.-wenever said it, either.
- A. special from Lexington, Ky.. says Barnes,
Republican, carried the Eighth Kentucky District
by two thousand.
r-l-. Gen. Grant arrived in Washington on SUM-
day last, hat no demonstration was made. He
avoids alr display and politely declines ovations
- Gen. Lorenzo T. Thomas, Assistant General
Of the United States army, and widely known as
nd ;n,er,m Thomas, arrived in Charleston last week.
= Col. D.. Wyatt Aiken. has been arrested for
completely in the Randolph murder, but will
doubtless fully establish his innocence and be re-
leased. lie was carried to Columbia.
- The ticket used by the Radical party, here
and elsewhere, was. illustrated with large-sized
eagle, having carpet-bag. in its talons. EN-
blematic, of course, and highly instructive.
49, Governor Bullock issues proclamation, Of
ferine reward of $4,000 for the arrest and con-
yiction. of the person persons who caused the
death Of Albert G. Rufin, Sheriff of Richmond
County, who Maa killed in the election riot in Au-
gusto