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Lady Thorn and George Wilkes are
matched to trot, in June next, for the lar
gest stake ever contested for in this
country-S1O,0O0.
Russia wishing to keep the people con-
tented and happy, has determined to
erect ten theaters IN the workmen's quar-
ters of st. Petersburg. 1t is thought
that they will prove a good commercial
speculation in the end.
The grave of John Harris, the founder
of Harrisburg, is at the foot of the tree
to which he was once tied by indians,
and fire kindled about him to burn him
alive. A simple iron fence surrounds
the grave.
A dispatch from Prairie du Chen,
Wis, says that sleigh load of passen-
gers, in crossing the Mississippi River at
that place, on the ice, broke through
All the passengers were saved, except a
child about three years old, which froze
to death. The horses were drowned.
The Cincinnati Commercial says the
failure of impeachment has probably
saved us from the expenses of foreign
war; for, had Mr. Wade been made
President, he would have made such a
demand for the settlement of the Ala
bama claims that war with England
would have been inevitable.
The Pacific House, in st. Joseph, Mo-,
one Of the largest hotels in the place, was
entirely destroyed by fire early Tuesday
morning. 1t was crowded with travel
ers at the time, but all managed to es-
cape. The loss on the building is esti-
mated at $4,000, and on the furniture
S25,000. The building was insured for
$4,000, and the furniture fo- S12,500.
Weston's last expedition has not in
creased his reputation as Pedestrian
The feat of walking in 100 days from
Bangor 10 st. Paul and back, distance
of 5000 miles was simply preposterous.
His lameness is the cause set down for
his failure, but it is questionable whether
he could ever have completed the dis
tance.
A dispatch from Nashville to the Gin
einnati Commercial says: cit is now
said that Sheaf and Leftwitch, the Con
servative Congressional candidates in the
Fourth and Eighth Districts are likely
to receive the certificates of election, as
it is found that after throwing out the
vote Of whole counties, their majority
will be over /, 900 in any case if the seats
are contested.
Bill Mcdonald, has been elected a JUS
tice of the peace in Smith county, Geor-
gia, beating two white Radicals, who
are said to be much disgusted at the ne
gro's impudence.
1t is stated that in one of the late ac-
tions near Neegate, japanese "Temmy,"
who attracted so much attention from
the American ladies in tie days Of the
Rnbassy, vas killed.
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The Chiffon Owls. Times says that
in the town of Woodville, an Indian anc
she bear were found lying dead to
gether. The Indian had put six shots
in the bear and then attacked her witt
his knife, and in her dying struggles she
had grappled and squeezed the life out
of him. sfr ii -.
A Northampton, Massachusetts,, gir
recently introduced to her sister a mar
whom the latter had never met or heard
of before, and told her she might as
well get married now as ever, and here
was the man who would make her good
husband. And that same evening they
we're married.
Mr.. Mccormick, the reaper man, ha:
refused to pay S25 200, the. last install
ment of a gift of 100000 to the Old
School Presbyterian Theological Semi
nary. at Chicago, because, as he says
''the concern has been run less as s
theological seminary than as a manufac'
tory Of political preachers of the Jaco.
bin persuasion"
EFIt is now definitely settled thai
the Sultan's ultimatum has been declined
In Greece the military reserves have
been called out, and warlike preparations
are being made. A Turkish feet has
sailed for the Archipelago. Two Greek
war vessels have been ordered to Syra
Reno, one of the express robbers who
was hanged recently by a mob at New
Albany, Indiana, confessed to his guilt ir
conversation with the Governor at To
ronto, but claimed that Anderson, anoth
er of the mob's victims, was innocent.
The total receipts of the Wisconsin
State treasury, during the fiscal year end
ing October l, 1868, including the bal
ance on hand at the commencement,w were
S1,756, 205; disbursements, 81 ,602, ,374
Total of State Indebtedness, 81, 252, ,O57
BY direction of the President, Major
Gen. o. o. Howard is mustered out ol
the service of the United States as Major
General of volunteers, to take effect
January 1, 1869. He falls back to hi:
rank as Brigadier General in the regular
army, to which he was appointed in De
Q mber, 1864.
1t is stated that corps Of the ables
of the Virginia orators and prominen
rebels intend canvassing Pennsylvani.
and other Northern States to invite far
mers, mechanics, and capitalists into the
Old Dominion. p
The London Times says that the sun
OF Mr.. Johnson's policy is, ''that trife.
must not prevent the preservation o
peaceful relations between England ani
Amerios." sseG7 IS s. r
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FROM ARKANSAS.
More Outrages by the Radica
-.. .s.-..t.er er. Militia. 5,e. .s-f

More Outrages by the Radical
ID ------i. Militia. zaaa fe'.Is
MEMPHIS, December ia special des-
patch from Little Rock to the Avalanche
states that four companies of militia,
commanded by Colonel Gray Williams,
from Roans and Williams counties the
latter colored, entered Louisburg, shoot.
ing in every direction, marched to the
stores Of Bream & Casey, and set fire
to it, after having poured coal oil on the
floor. Howard & Coles store was also
burned. During the fire Mr.. Casey
was shot down, and his body thrown in
to the flames, after rihing his pockets.
The town is still occupied by the mil
itia, who go shooting and shouting
through the streets. No one is allowed to
leave without pass. All is quiet al
Augusta.
1t is said that prominent citizens pre-.
vented an attack on the militia fearing
Misrepresentation abroad. The people
desire the interference Of United States
troops in their behalf.
At meeting at Batesville to day, all
parties participating, declared for peace
under any circumstances, and promised
to support the civil authorities.
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A Bloody Duel mt Now OrleanS
with BrOadsyyOrds.

The famous duelling ground on the
Matairie ridge, known as 1.-The Oaks"
was the scene yesterday morning Of q
duel between two young men
of this city, which has rarely had its par
alel in the annals of the code, either in
this country or in Europe. The antago.,
nists were : the one a native Creole Of
New Orleans, the other Frcnchman by
birth; the provocation, blow in the
face at the hand. Of the Creole the wesp-)
ons were broadswords the hour day
break Arrived on the field accompanied
by their seconds, the combatants stripped
to the waist, and sword in hand, in the
freezing air of the morning, sprung at
each other like tigers There was mo-
hesitation or playing to try each other's
skill. A few lunges and cuts were sue
cessfully parried, when suddenly an up
cut from the Frenchman's sword woun-
ded his opponent in the tight .arm.s The
rfposte from the Creole laid open the
Frenchman's left cheek, laying the inside
opens and exposing his teeth. Nothing
daunted, the wounded man stepped back,
lad handkerchief bound round his face,
and again put himself in attitude of of
fence. His first lunge penetrated the
breast Of his antagonist, between tho
rib and the skin, Eut it was made. with
such relentless force that it passed also
through the off arm. An attempt waSs
made at this moment by the seconds TO-;
stop the matter at this point; but the
man with the handkerchief around his
jaws rushed at the second who was most
anxious to settle the matter, sword in
hand, asseverating that naught should
quiet his animosity except cut acrosas
his throat. The battle was reneYeds.
and lasted until the Creole had received,
eight wounds, and the other six--all SOL
we're and painful, but none, it is hoped,
dangerous. Both men displayed extra
ordinary courage, animosity, and endu-
rance, and during the course of the
bloody encounter neither was willing to
give up the contest until both had to let
their hands fall helpless to their sides;
from loss of blood and the pain of their
wounds. The parties were carried home
after having their wounds dressed
New Orleans Crescent, December 49, J
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From the Louisville Courier-Journal, 10th.
A Sisters Oath OF veDgeancc--The
Reno TRAGEDY.

a SlSter'S Oatn OF VeDSeGncc..TEe
81 Reno Tragedy.
The following interesting details did
not appear in the hastily prepared re-
ports first published of the lynching. of
tho RenOs and Charles Anderson. Frank
Reno and Charles Anderson were mar.
ried. After the bodies had been laid
out upon the floor in the Jail hall, the
wives of these two men and Miss Reno,
the sister of the three brothers, were
permitted to enter the hall to take their
last look, of those who, although COW
cred with crime, were in their lives all
the world to them. All, what scene
was there! What grief and anguish =
What unutterable woe The three women
entered, paler by far than the dead bodies
stretched out so stark and ghnstly upon
the PRISON floor. First came from these
despairtns women such piercing shrieks
as love only can utter when,it feels that
all it lived for is lost forever. Then tears
like rain, bursting from overfown foun-
tains, and moans so touching in their
plaintiveness and utter despair that not
even the most stolid could keep from
weeping. Then followed that quiet, al
most stolid look, a sort of blank, pur-
poseless agony, that tells that hearts are
breaking, that grief's work is perfectly
done. Great God! what spectacle of
utter woe it was! The outburst of grief
ended, the quiet of despair settled upon
the faces of the women. But not long
did one of them remain under the bur
den. The sister of the three Reno
brothers, an intelligent and handsome
young lady, dried her eyes with her
handkerchief, then, taking the grief
stained piece of linen, she placed it over
the face of her brother William, who to
the last declared his innocence; then she
kneeled beside the dead man, and laid
her left HAND over his heart, and, raising
her right hand toward heaven, she took
this terrible oath: ooh! my poor muir
dered brother, may God curse your sis
ter if she avenges not your death, terri
bly, and fully. This / will do, so help
me God" What tragic scene was
this-the dark, strong walls on all sides,
and the cold stone floor under her knees
the sable garments of the bereayed
sister, the pale face turned upward and
the white hand pointing heavenward !
What a tableau Of death, despair, love
and revenge! 'ri.t
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

Senator SUMNER offered bill few
days since to strike the word "White'
from the naturalization laws of the Uni.
ted States.
AS the legislation Of Congress is sole,
ly to benefit Niggers, this bill ~ be
come law. Then we will have a fine
shower of Niggers from Africa, who, in
course of time will be naturalized, and,
of course, vote the Radical ticket in ex-
pectation of a ''muls" and forty acre
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29
SPAIN.

MADRID, December 19.-The elections
for member of the Cortes are proceeding
in the incorporated cities There has
been no disorder. A large majority Of
those elected are favorable to the forma.
ton of a monarchical form of govern
ment.
The government authorizes the state
ment that a treaty of peace with Chile
may be considered an accomplished
fact.
1t has been decided that the Cadiz in
surgents are to be tried by a council of
war, but that in no case will the extreme
penalty (death) be inflicted.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29
scNo one here fears an investigation

'.No one here fears an investigation.
ave rest assured that it Will terminate
as did the desperate efforts of last win
ter, in q complete vindication of the
Trustees and of our whole community
Athens Messenger.
The gatherings" at Athens at the ex.
posures of Mr.. MEGRUE, and other cor
respondents of the Commercial, are pit
liable. The Legislature will undoubtedly
investigate and discontinue the work or
the Athens Asylum. 1t is in bad odoul
at present.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29
Mexico.

Advices by way Of San francisco
state that General Rosecrans had arri-
we'd at the capital and was cordially re-
ceived General Cauto's demand for .
trial by military commission for the mnr-
der of Patoni had been denied. Shocks
of earthquake had been felt in ono Of
the interior towns. t,-,zs sl su.r
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

PARIS, December 1S-The Moniteul
(official) had the following announce
ment of changes in the French Cabinet il
its issue oflast evening":
NJ. Lavalette has been appointed Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, vice II. Nous
tier IN. Foscade has1been appointed Min
lister of the Interior, vice NJ. Pinard; NJ
Gressier has been appointed Minister o1
Public Works. NJ. Moustier has been
made Senator. e,..
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

VThe little Radical sheets don't like
the Presidents Message, because it tells
the people plain truths and exposes Rad
ical corruption. insignificant sheets,
like the Athens Messenger, manage to
give their readers about seven-eights OF
a column. ..-. Leo.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

~ Congress is investigating the char
ges of fraud relating to the purchase OF
Alaska from Russia. Is 1t not odd that
Congress waited for case with Russia
to investigate the honesty of its members
on money charges !?
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

%The following despatch, dated
Corfu, December l6, has been received
here: s st4 So 7o5st
"Thc Government of Athens has
called out the military reserves Of tho
country, and the mobilization of tho
militia has been ordered. A battalion Of
students is forming at Athens, and ten
battalions, composed of Greek subjects
of the Sultan, have. been enrolled. 1t Is
said that a command has been offered to
Garibaldi. The instant invasion Of Epi.
rus is loudly urged"
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2Deiightfnl Deflciency.

Thirty-three millions Of dollars were
appropriated by Congress for the cxpena
ses Of the War Department for 1853.
This was before the election. Now the
Secretary Of War announces that an ex-
ira appropriation of ninety millions
must be made to meet the deficiency
With such men at the head of public
affairs, tits no wonder that the debt in
creases at the rate of twelve millions Of
dollars per month. L. Whecling Registsr.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

HMANARD's, the Negro Congress
man, credentials have been referred to
the Committee on Elections.
A Niger to make laws for white men
That's Radicalism. "'.<
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eRDERs-So. 9O7.
HEADQUARTERs OF THE ARMY,

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,l
- VLLETA, Oct. 20, 1868.
1t having reached the President of the
Republic that the Brazilian Commander
now besieging this position has made an
additional call for twenty thousand men,
it is hereby ordered that the several de-
partmcnts of the State shall, by allot-
ment in proportion to their population,
furnish five thousand babies, not less
than three nor more than five years of
age. These will report for duty upon
the arrival of the above allied reinforce
ment. ...-s..
By order of Ell Supreme. c-
..- .... CARRERAs,
Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
The Brazilians and Argentines will
certainly fare badly when the formidable
Paraguayan babies get at them The
crisis has certainly arrived.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

HThe Messenger, Of the 18th inst,
pitches into the Cincinnati Commercial,
Marietta Times, and Mr.. j. R. S. BOND,
of the Scioto Gazette, because they have
published articles unfavorable to the Lu-
natic Asylum at Athens.
Things are working. Keep cool.
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Take Notice.

Ths Editor Of The SPIRIT has removed
his Office, to the front room Of the dwell
ling house, one door South of the print.
ing office, where all business connected
With The SPIRIT will be transacted. No
ice the sign: SPIRIT OFFICE g@
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

~Do the Trustees of the Athens
Asylum think they will succeed in getting
the Legislature to appropriate 100000
to continue the work in 1869? Tell us,
r. III.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

"THE UNION AS 1T WAS, AND
THE CONSTITUTION AS 1T IS"
|, N hold that THIS Government was made
"a the WHITE BASIS, by WHITE
NEN, for the BENEFIT of WHITE MEN
snd their POSTERITY forever. Ste
phsn A. Douglas.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

The residenceof G. NJ Nichols, editor
of the Springfield Repablie. was entered
by burglars between eight and nins
O'Clock Monday evening. No wise burg,
lar would break into an editors resi-,
dence.' af ii .5sa,.ss..i 5.5.si 81
General Harney is reported 10 have
said that 'the Government ought TO
adopt policy of feeding the Indians sl
the Plains. It would be cheaper 70
board them st the Fifth Avenue Hotel
in New York, than to fight them.n ;ua
The Chillicothe Advertiser says thas
the strongest man in the Democratic
party in the State should be its candis
date in the approaching Guhernatorsl
contest, and insists that Hon. Gsores ~
Psndlston 10 thst man. s'f9 t@7sss7ssI5a
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aF K,.eeuaneou. Expenditure.

sia4 Xiscetdneous Expenditures.
Paid Pro. J'dgs to and from Cleveland $50 45
K Yost, coal contractor. -. .. .,....... 70 90
Young, shoveling coal. ........ 2 90
Aud making Commissioners and off,.
GERS reports to Court Com. Pleas. 40 90
loel Judkins, oil lamps, &C., for ofaces. Il so
VIM Rose, stove pipes, ash pans, &c -. 20 90
Miss Randolph, postage stamps,.... o 90
L Stoehr, table for Auditors Office. 90
John briggs, ex'ng Com report -. 20 90
w r Hunter, Jr, a 49,. 20 90
W r Hunter, coussi, asst'ng Pros Atty -
Ohio ". Mckee. :. :. ....... .ai.,. IS 90
DYost. coal contractor. ....... 9 90
yPspriggs, ex'ng Com report ....... 20 90
jobs Sloan, summoning Com. ........ 3 90
RP EdAey, freit bit on books ....... SO
Lucy 9ivess, cleaning court room. -. 90
Echumacher, srndries for Offices. q
BIB Armstrong, furnace for Infrmary .l9s 80
EYost, coal contractor r........... Is so
VIM piper freight and express chrges. 60
p Sshenck stoves for oficeE.. -. 81 90
u smith, 81 Sec for nsld notes & piats
of townships. ..................27 .273 93
schenck, stove for Treas Office. -. I6 90
Vim Read, hauling and putting up fur
], mace for, in6rmary ry................ 90
W Jordan, spittoons, coal bucket, de.
eeurt room ................. II
7 steeh. fable ard lumber fer efhsss.. - :6
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29

~What compensation does the
Athens Messenger receive for defending
the Trustees of the Lunatic Asylum!
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Paraguay and Brazil.

Marshal CAxIAs, commanding the Bra
lillian forces, having sent a force of
twenty thousand men to gain the rear of
LOPEZ, that General issued the follow
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- WIZ. READ,
Directors.
Report Of the Clerk Of Court Of Com.
Pleas to the Commissioners Of Non
roe county. .... s.e.5 s
WooDsFIELD, Sept. s, 1868.
70 the Hon. Commissioners of Monroe County:
l beg leave respectfully to submit to
you my annual report as follows.
FINES ASSESSED.
Ohio VS.. Miller, $50 90
Ohio VS.. j. Baker, G. Baker and
|, j. Cunningham IS 90 each, Is 90
Total, S35 90
FINES COLLECTED.
Ohio VS.. j. Baker, G. Baker and
j Cunningham IS 90 each, 815 90
UNCLAIMED COSTS.
Lankerd Vs. Perrine, 414 90
Wright vs.. Wright, 8 SO
Smith VS.. Baydall, 5 At
Hartline VS.. Mellott, J'27
Waller vs.. Oshel. 43
Richner ys. Morris, / 46
Tetsl Aas IA
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RICHMOND, Va, December 18.-The
farm of Ex-Governor Wise, in Princess
Anne county, which was so long held by
the Government, was yesterday surrend-
cred to the owner by order of the United
States authorities. zs5 4f
The Government also yesterday order
ed the payment of rent to the owner Of
Libby prison for the two years use of it.
BosToN, December l7.-Action for
tort has been brought by Richard H.
Dana, Jr., against the Mayor and Alder
men of Cambridge, to recover $4,000
damages for causing his name to be re
moved or ommitted from the voting list
thereby depriving him of his vote in the
late election. f.. 80;
HThere is prospect that the 'Ma-
rietta and Pittsburgh Railroad" will be
begun in the spring and completed be.
fore the ensuing winter sets in The
Pennsylvania Central it is understood
will back the company. A meeting oi
the stockholders of the NJ. 4 P. was
held in Marietta on Tuesday last, when
the following directors were chosen =
William P. Cutler, A. J. Warner and R
R. Dawes, of Washington; William H
Frazier, Of Noble; Isaac Morton sn6
William Lawrence, Of Guernsey; and
Thomas Greene, Of Harrison county
The road is to extend from Point Pleas
ant. in Guefniey sountF, y MxrfvttS.