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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
The Whiskey Tax.

Our dispatches from Washington
bring the gratifying intelligence
that Congress is seriously disposed
to reduce the tax on whiskey to
fifty cents per gallon. The i'm
mense amount Of money at the dis
posal of the whiskey ring in the
coming Presidential campaign has
seemingly opened the eyes of men,
bers to the fact that q two dollar
tax is uncollectabls. No one has
ever attempted to answer the facts
and arguments Of Commissioner
Wells in his report OF last Decem-
Der. They are unanswerable.-
Among other things he showed
that the government of France, with
its armies of spies and informers
could not collect a tax on spirits
of ninety cents per gallon, and that
it was obliged to reduce it to fifty,
in order to collect its revenues
and to stop the wholesale corrup-
ton and decentralization which the
higher excise everywhere produces.
The fact that whiskey can be bot
in all the leading markets of the
country for a dollar and thirty to a
dollar and fifty cents per gallon,
shows that majority of the man
ufacturers and revenue officers are
as thoroughly adopts in fraud as
were those of France under a ninety
cent tax. Honest disttlling is I'm
possible. The only way to restore
honesty, or the semblance of it, to
this business is to reduce the tax to
fifty cents. To oppose the reduc-
ton of the tax will excite grave
suspicious that members of Con
gress are directly or indirectly in
terested in the profits of the infa-
nous ring whose lobbyists have
heretofore been able to defeat all
efforts to reduce it to an honest I
revenue standard. We hope, there
fore, that, whatever may be the fate
of the new Tax law, bill simply !
reducing the tax on whiskey, will
be put through before the adjourn
ment. If it he not done the repub.
lican party will have to fight more
money in the doubtful States and
districts than was ever before bro II
into a Presidential election Chi
c0go Tribune.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

THE ITALIAN PEAsANTRY.-You
meet what looks like an opera cho-
rus atevery depot-men and women
dressed, it may be, in rags, but it is
sure TO be in colors, and worn with
an unconscious grace that is pecu-
liar to this race. The Italian peas
ant is a natural posturer. He tum-
bles into graceful attitudes as natur-
ally as the workmen of most coun-
tries fall into awkwardness. No
hussar can wear his jacket as iaunt-
lily as an Italian beggar wears his
capote. And whed he filings his
darned, and stained, and tattered
cloak about him, it falls into statu-
esque folds. Ifhe leans against the
walls, he poses himself like Massa-
niello, and stands like a model, as
fixed as ifhe had been arranged for
an hours study. His hat is a curl
GUS sugar-loaf, that looks like an
Italian volcano dwarfed into fit
proportions, but retaining all its
picturesque features. The Roman
contadini beat all the peasants in
the world in natural beauty and ma
tive costumes. The sun deepens
the complexion without coarsening
their features. Their blood is dark
as Burgundy. They are improved
by the boldest colors, and their dress
is as rich as parrots plumage,
ReU. DR.. BelioWs.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
women's Club in New York

At second meeting of the We
mans Club in New York, Miss Al
lice Cary made a very pleasant an
womanly speech touching the OF
ganization Of the society, the OBJ
jections made to it, and the objec
tions to be amimed at by It. 0
these latter she said.
We have, then, to begin at tht
beginning, proposed the inculcatior
of deeper and broader ideas among
women, proposed to teach them tC
think for themselves, and get theil
opinions at first hand, not so much
because it is their right as be-
cause it is their duty. We have al
50 proposed to open out new ave
nues of employment to women, to
make them less dependent and less
burdensome-to lift them out Of
unwomonly self-distrust disqualify-
ing ditfidence into womanly self.re-
spect and selfknowledge. To teach
them to make all work honorable,
by each doing tire share that falls to
her, of that she may work out to
herself agreeably to her own spe-
cial aptitude, cheerfully and faith
fully--not going down to it, but
bringing it up to her. We have pro
posed to enter our protest against
all idle gossip, against all demoral-
i2ing and wicked waste Of time; al
so, against the follies and the tyr
annies of fashion, against all ex-
ternal impositioms and disabilities
in short, against everything that
opposes its development and use OF
the faculties conferred upon us by
our Creator. We have proposed
to lessen the antagonism at present
between men and women, by the
use of every rightful means in our
power; by standing upon our d.
vine warranty, and saying and do
ing what we are able to say and to
do, without asking leave, and with
out suffering hindrance. Not for
the exclusive good Of our own sex,
for we hold that there is no exclu-
sive, and no separate good-what
injuries my brother Injuries me, and
what Injuries me Injuries him. if he
could bat be made to know it; it
Injuries him, whether or not he is
made to know it. Such, l have
said. are some of our objects and
aims. We do not pretend, as yet, to
have carefully digested plans and
clearly defined courses.
We are as children, feeling our
way in the dark, for it must be re-
nembered that it is not vet half a !
century since the free schools, even
n the most enlightened portions of
our country, were first opened to
yirls. How, then, should You eg-
,ect of us the fullness of wisdom
which you for whole centuries have
,een gathering from schools, col
eyes, and the exclusive knowledge
nd management of affairs.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

joyment Of that nationality 70
which, side by side with the nativ,
born, our soldiers of foreign brit
laid down their lives.
It was fitting, too, that the repre-
sentatives of a party, which ha
proved so true to national duty il
time of war, should speak so clear
ly in time of peace for the mainten
ance untarnished of the nationa
honor, the national credit, and gooC
faith as regards its debt, the cos
of our national existence
l do notneed to extend this reply
by further comment on a platform
which has elected such hearty ap.
proval throughout the land. The
debt of gratitude it acknowledges
to the brave men who saved the
Union from destruction the frank
approval of amnesty, based on re-
pentNnce and loyalty; the demand
for the most rigid economy and
honesty in the Government; the
sympathy of the party of liberty
with all throughout the world who
long for the liberty we here enjoy,
and the recognition of the sublime
principles of the Declaration of In
dependence, are worthy of the or
ganization on whose banner they
are to be written in the coming con
test, a
Its past record cannot be blotted
out or forgotten Ifthere had been
no Republican party slavery would
to-day cast its banctul influence ov-
er the Republic. Ifthere had been
no Republican party free press and
free speech would be as unknown
from the Potomac to the Rio Grande
as it was ten years ago.
If the Republican party could
have been stricken from existence
when the banner Of rebellion was
in the South, and when the
Of "No coercion !' was
heard from the North, we would
have had no nation to-day.
But for the Republican party dar-
ing to risk the odium of tax and
draft laws, our flag could not have
been flying in the field until the long
hoped for victory came.
Without Republican party, the
Civil Rights bill-the guarantee of
under the law to the hum
bic and the defencclcss, as well as
to the strong-would not be to-day
upon our national statute books.
With such inspiration from the
past, and following the example of
the founders of the Republic who
called the victorious General of the
Revolution to preside over the land |
lis triumph had saved from its en-
emies, cannot doubt that onr la
oors will be crowned with success
md it will be a success that shall
,ring restored hope, confidence,
and progress South as
veil as North, West as well as
Cast, and above all, the blessings
lnder Providence of National con
,ord and peace.
Very truly yours,
SCHUYLER CoLFAx.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
The New York Worlds Opinion
of General Grant in 1865.
[From the World, April II, 1866. !

|
General Grants history shoulC
teach us to discriminate better be-
tween glitter and solid work. Oul
proneness to run after demagogues
and spouters may find a wholesome
corrective in the study of such a
character as his. The qualities by
which great things are accomplished
are here seen to have no necessary
connection with snowy and super
fetal accomplishments. When the
mass of men look upon such a char
acter, they may learn a truer respect
for themselves and each other; they
are taught by it that high qualities
and great abilities are consistent
with the simplicity of taste, con-
thmpt for parade, and plainness of
manners with which direct and ear
nest men have a strong natural
sympathy. Ulysses Grant, the tan
ner; Ulysses Grant, the unsuccess-
ful applicant for the post of City
Surveyor Of St. Louis; Ulysses
Grant, the driver into that city of
his two-horse team with q load of
wood to sell, had within him every
manly quality which will cause the
name of Lieutenant General Grant
to live forever in history. His ca
reer is lesson in practical Democ-
racy; it is a quiet satire on the dan
dyism, the puppyism, and the shall
low atfectation of our fashionable
exquisites as well as upon the swag-
ger of our plausible, gilt-tongued
demagogues. Not by any means
that great qualities are Inconsistent
with cultivated manners and a fluent
elocution; but that such superficial
accomplishments are no measure of
worth or ability.
General Grants last brilliant cam
paign sets the final seal upon his
reputation. 1t stamps him the su,
perior of his able antagonist as well
as of the commanders who have
served with or under him in the
great campaigns of the last year.
1t is not necessary to sacrifice any
part of their we'll earned reputation
to his. Sherman and Sherican de-
serve all that has ever been said in
their praise; but there has never
been a time, since Grant was made
General, when anybody
but Sherman, on our side, could
have been classed with him. Since
bold march through |
Georgia, and his capture of Savan-
nah and Charleston, there have been
many who, in their strong admira-
5ion of his great achievements, in
,lined to rank him as the greater
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

A young sewing girl, Mary
Schwartz, of Chicago, while walking
along Center street a few nights
since, was set upon by garroters
and robbed. She screamed for aid,
and two men ran to her assistance,
but were frightened away by the
highwaymen, who drew revolvers
upon them. Miss Schwartz reached
home with much difficulty, and was
confined to her bed, suffering from
a constant succession of fits, until
at about midnight Sunday night,
she expired. The physicians in at
tendance upon her state that her
death was caused by fright
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

= The wife of Hon. C. S. Hamil.
ton, of Maysville, Union county,
who was murdered by his insane
son last December, died on Sunday,
the 31st nit. She was a woman OF
many excellent traits, but of late
years it was thought she was par
TALLY deranged. The insanity OF
the son came through that branch
of the family. Since the tragical
death of her husband, Mrs. Hamil-
ton has never been well. A kinder
father, or more tender husband
than Mr. Hamilton. never lived. II
is reported that young Hamilton,
who is in the Central Asylum, has
so far recovered from mental de-
1angement as to be able to write
letters to his friends, and hopes are
entertained of his speedy recovery.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

"A correspondent who has re-
Gently visited Andersonville ceme-
terry, says;
"You may read statements OF
mortality unmoved, but when you
see row of graves of l9O men
who all died in one day, you are
shocked. 1t must have taken a
small army to have buried these
men. They lay shoulder to shoul-
der, as they stood in the ranks; yet
the dead of one day more than fill
a row two hundred feet long. My
indignation went on increasing
from mo. 1, died February 81,
1864" to mo. 12,S4S, died April
%, 1865" l fear, if we all lived
within sight of Andersonville, there
would be no moderate men, hardly
any just men, but a nation of re-
vengeful men,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
Christian Dress Makers Wps
Wearers.

A society Of ladies, Of the very
highest rank, has been formed In
Paris to correct some Of the evils
Of modern fashionable attire. For
some time past, aa the skirts Of
dresses have increased In leangth,
the upper portions have diminished,
till lady in full dress resembles In
the exhibition of her charms the
beauties Of the time Of Charles the
Second, as depicted by Sir Peter
Leyly. This abuse the society to
which we refer Is determined to cor.
rect, They call themselves "Chris.
tian,' and each member, on Joining,
signs this declaration; 81 engage
henceforth never to appear deeol.
lete." They also promise not TO
employ any dress maker who will
make robes in an Objectionable
fashion, while those who will con-
fine their labors to the fabrication
Of modest attire are to be termed
"Christian dress makers" II is
only fair to say that the art of un-
dressing their shoulders is copied
from their English sisters, who
have long been famous for it. A
good story is told on this subject
Of a professor who, some years
ago, when visiting England, called
upon the Duchess of Southerland,
then one Of the most beautiful wO-
men of the day, lie was conducted
by q footman, to her boudoir, and
on entering the room found the la
dy dressed for dinner. The lavish
display of her charms so astonish-
ed the old man, unaccustomed to
the ways of fashionable society, that
he supposed that the servant had
made a mistake and shown him into
the lady's dressing room before she
had completed her toilet. AS lie
started back in confusion, the lady,
noble woman in every sense of the
word, perceived the cause of his
embarrassment and with o mag
nifcent gesture drew up her shawl
and covering the finest shoulders
in Europe restored the Professors
equanimity. Modesty in dress is,
after all, very much an affair of
custom, and varies in different
and times, but there is
undoubtedly room for reformation
to day, and we wish the new socie-
ty every prosperity. If some
strong minded sisterhOod will for
give us for saying so, we can't help
that old St. Paul had some
very correct ideas on the subject.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
Mr.. Colfax.

The New York Evangelist has
the following;
a" OF Mr.. Colfax we can speak
from personal knowledge and per-
sonal friendship. We have known
him for years, and regard him with
a stronger feeling than we have for
almost any one else in public life
He is man without stain--pure,
honorable in every rela-
tion--strictly temperate and truly
religious. Probable no one of our
public men have so many personal
friends, and the reason is obvious
no man in Congress, during the
dozen years he has been there, has
done so many kind things-so much
to please everybody, Without any
disparagement to the distinguished
names put in competition with his,
we yet believe no one could have
been selected which would have
been more universally acceptable.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

New GAME LAw.-The new game
law, passed by the legislature ol
this State makes it unlawful to shoot
kill, or destroy any bluebird, swal.
low, martin, or other insectivorous
birds, at any season of the year
Deer, fawn, or elk are only to be
hunted or killed during the months
of September, October and No
vcmber, wild turkeys, pheasants, or
rabbits, from September first to Jan
uary first; partridges orquails from
the Goth of October to the Goth Of
Demember; woodcock or snipe
from the lst of September to the
lst of March No Birds to be
trapped or taken by means of net
or any other method than by shoot
ing, and no eggs to be destroyed
Penalty, a fine not exceeding S25
each offense, with costs, and i'm
prisonment not exceeding thirty
days.-LdncdSter Gazette.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

Mr.. Weston, whose speed and
endurance in walking have sent his
name through the papers, advises
persons who wish to emulate his
fame to commence by swinging the
arms by the side, keeping the mouth
shut, not to run down hill, to wear
laced shoes and linen stockings. and
now and then pour a little whisky
into the shoes.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

Ray of Hope Temple No. 292, meets ev.
ery Monday evening at the Odd Fellows
Hall, s. + johnson, W. @. T.; Josie
Blakemore, W. V. T.; G. Carpenter, W,
O.; P. E. Morehouse, W R. s.; Maggie Us
tick, W. A. S.; H. W. Hamilton, W. F. s.;
Mrs. Champlain, W. T.; R. A, Robinson,
W. NJ; Barbara Hay, w. D. M; Jennie Will
son, W. I. G.; George Bryan, W. Q. g.;
Mrs. Williams, W. r, H. s.; Mrs, Willet,
HIS; M. j. Williams W. P. @. T..
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
Mark Twain is the last co

- Mark Twain is the last cor
respondent who has had confiden.
tial talk with the President, Thus
he reports it;
"How is your health, Mr.. Presi
dent?' And he said:
at cannot be of any particular
consequence to you, young man; !
keep a doctor"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

- About a dozen Upper Missou-
ri Sioux suddenly dashed upon a
stock farm near Columbus, Nebras-
ka, on Monday, driving off 30 hors-
es. The farmers started in pursuit
and recaptured five.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
: Sheldon W. Fairchild. a Young

Sheldon w. Fairchild, young
gambler, from Detroit, Mich, was
murdered recently at Cheyenne, Da-
cotah Territory. 1t appears that he
was in dance-house, Joking with
one of the waters girls, when jeal-
Gus lover ordered him to desist He
paid no attention to the admoni-
ton, when the desperate drew re-
volver and Deliberately shot him,
six bullets entering bis body, killing
him Instantly. The murdered man
was but twenty-three years Of age.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

Fayette Chapter Royal Arch Masons, meets
on the wednesday evening before the full
moon. John NJ Turk, IL. P; s n Ieoman'
King; j. F Ely Scribe; J. W. Cleayeland, z
H. Mills Gardner p S. W r vi Cieayelana isa,i
ia G. NJ. I'd vail: b. f, Mouser, Gi N, lst Vail;
b. ii, Millikan, secy; John Miser Treasurer.
T. G. Karney, Guard,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
To The Musical Public!
PIANOS,
ORGANS & MELODEONS F!
AT PRICES BELOW COMPETITION.

THE Undersigned having received Agen-
cies from several first class music stores,
is prepared to furnish Pianos, Organs and Me-
lodeens, at great bargains. Among others Of
celebrated manufactures are the unriValed
Decker Bros, Steinways and Knabes 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 eele-
brated BoudOir, Esty, and Mason Hamlin
Also having been appointed by Messrs Smith
g. Nixon as agent in Fayette county, and by
Messrs. Lyon " lIealy, 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
instruments taken in exchange, Sheet music
and music books of all kinds furnished Gin
clnnati prices Orders left at W. f. WfLLETT's
Gallery, will receive prompt attention:
f. b. VANDEMAN.
Washington, o., April ., '6s. 19'am
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

Temple Lodge, No. 227, meets at Wash,
ineton every Tuesday evening, at their hall
on Court street. ALLEN HEAGLER, N, g.
s. B. YEoMAN, V. g.; j. N. .VANDENAN,
r, S.; L. G. KARNEY, P. s.; R. MILL
KAN 4.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Judge of Fayette Common Pleas Court
"A. S. D1oKEY, of Highland County.
Probate Judges. B. YEoMAN.
Prosecuting Attorney.-H. B. MAYNARD
Sheriff.-JAMEs STRALEY.
Clerk of Court-R. MLLKAN.
Auditor.-ABEL MoCANDLEss.
Treasurer. @. JOHNSON.
Recorder.-Z. W, HEAGLER.
Surveyor-JAcoB CREAMER.
Coroner.-H LYMEs
Commissioners WIN. H. JONES, ALLEN
HRAgtEp, B. r. THOMAS.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

- The grasshoppers have hatch
ed out thicker than ever on the prai-
ries of Iowa Neither rain, fire,
snow nor frost seems to effect the
constitution of these insects.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
sCH0nL EXAMINERS.

D. G. EASTMAN, P. E. MoREHousE, ]. B.
PRIDsY. The Board meets at Washington
on the third Saturday of every month; also
The first Saturday in April, May, August,
September, October and November.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
r. Il A. M.

Fayette Lodge, No lG7, of Free and Ac
eeptps Masons, meets on the first Wednes
day evening after the full moon, and wher
the moon fulls on Wednesday, on tha
evening. MILLS GARDNER, W. M; 9. CARTS
s. W.; JAS. STRALEY, j. W.; A. M. STlM
SON, S. D.; JAS. MCLEAN, j. D.; B. H
M1IIlKAN, Sec; j. MIsER, Treas.i L. O
KARNEY, Tyler.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

nj PAVEY, Attorney at Law, Wash
UI. ington, will attend to all profes-
aional business entrusted to his care. Es-
peeial attention given to the collection Of
claims. Office in the Court House-up
stairs.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11

M ]. WILLIAMS, Attorney at Law,
HAs Washington, Ohio, will promptly
attend to all professional business entrust-
TO his care Office on Court street, over
Bereman's Hardware store in rear Of Fay
cite Co. Bank. ll*
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-06-11
G. NJ, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. NJ, ROBBINS
PAUL & ROBBINS,
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE!

TAVING Purchased the Livery Stock form
III erly owned by johnson & Patterson, we
are prepared to accommodate the travelling
public at all times with safe and speedy hors-
es and good buggies at reasonable terms.
nay Passengers carried to all parts of the
country.
Call on us, when you want anything in our
line, at the stables formerly occupied by john
son & Patterson, on Fayette Street, back Of the
old Fayette House. Horses boarded by the
day or week.
Bg~ Not John Paul's Stables.
PAUL & ROBBINS.
Feb. 49, 1s69 12*tf