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General Heintzelman,s Case.

The Senate passed, without opposition
the bill allowing the President to retire
General Heintzelman upon the, rank OF
his command at the date of his wound.
This will give him the retiring pay of a
Major-general, and will add probably
one thousand dollars to his present pay
as Colonel. AS General Heintzelman
has nothing for the support of his fam
lily but that pay, he is thus secured for
his old age on moderate income In
the House General Logan fiercely at
tackled the bill, and labored for nearly
an hour to- defeat it. His proposed
amendment vas voted down. Garfield,
Slocum, Banks, Shanks, Bingham, But
Ter, Coke, Dawes anc Others advocated
the bill as meritorious act in apprecia-
ton of Heintzelman's services. Logan
became furious at his evident weakness,
and in answer. to cries for tsQuestion,'
stigmatized such action as 'sungentle-
manly, and an insult to him. In the
vote the most remarkable event of the
Congress aoecilrred-it was unanimous
shout of "aye," and Logan demanding
a division every man il. the House but
himself arose. General Heintzelman
was on the floor, and this evidence of
the nations gratitude and appreciation
so affected the gallant old officer that
the tears streamed down his cheeks,
and he. was overcome with emotion.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-04-20
THE IslPERIALIsT.
Tn the salutatory the editor says

Ill Tue SaiuIatory tle cufloi says
'.To the general public it is only ne
cessary for us to say that we ask no ia
vors and solicit no patronage. Guaran
teed as large circulation as we desire
and provided with ample resources Of
capital and talent, we shall continue the
publication of The Imperidlist as long
as we deem expedient, independent oi
any of the considerations which humili
ate the journalist who must seek the pop
ular favor. We only ask that our pages
be read thoaghtfully and seriously by the
thousands into whose hands they will
come. If the truth be in them, they will
accomplish purpose-if not, let them
perish from the memory of the American
people"
The principal editorial article is in
the form of question, "Will our Debt
be Paid ?'' 1t concludes with the follow.
ing paragraph: =
"Let the bondholder look to it. II
they would ever again see dollar of the
millions, poured with cheerful hearts and
willing hands into the Treasury, when
the life of the nation was threatened; if
they would see their just claims against
this ungrateful Republic liquidated in
honest gold; if they would save the
profits of their frugality and industry
from confscation by the ignorant and
prejudiced mob, let them no longer hug
the delusive fancy that the debt of the
United States will ever be paid until we
have government that shall be every
thing for the people, but nothing by the
people To them the Empire offers the
only pledge of security that is worth the
paper on which it is written. Under the
firm rule of an intelligent Imperialism,
the public money would flow into the
Golfers of the State, and not into the ca
pacious pockets of multitude of official
thieves. The same authority that tells
US seventy million dollars are annually
stolen in one department of the revenue
service alone, also assures US that not
one dollar.of public money is stolen in
either France or England. Shall we still
hope for like condition of affairs under
an irresponsible Democracy? If so, let
us forget the experience of the past and
shut Our eyes to the facts Of the present,
that we may not realize what thrice
Knocked fools we are"
The Bondholders are urged to accept
the Empire "to save the profits of their
frugality and industry (wrong and op-
preston is better.-ED. SPIRIT. from
confscation by the ignorant and preju-
diced mob'' The Bondholders will be
compelled to take that which honest
men accept-greenbacks, and the advo-
Gates of an Empire upon the ruins Of the
American Republic, will find halters
about their disunion throats and them
selves suspended to trees and lamp-posts,
by an oppressed and long suffering reo-
pie. ,[-.
Long live the. Republic! Down with
the advocates of Imperial Radicalism.y
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Imperialism.

The New York Union League has
started an organ called the Impeialist,
that will advocate an Imperial Govern
msnt and the downfall of the Republic.
This is only carrying out the principles
Of the Radical party which the people
have been supporting for the past eight
years. Here is the Imperiolist doctrine
as taken from its published Prospectus
"For the first time in the history of
the United States, an American journal
darcs to proclaim as false and pcrnicious
in their influence the Democratic dogaas
of Popular Sovereignty" and equal
ity, and to demand that on the ruins Of
this unfortunate Republic shah be reared
the firm and substantial structure of al
ENTIRE.
The creed of The Inperiolist is rev.
olutionary; its mission to prepare the
mind of the American people for the
revolution that has already begun
throughout the country.
ave believe that the National faith, il
left in the keeping of the populace, will
be sullied by the sure reputation of the
National debt, and that an
IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT CAN
ALONE PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF Ma.
T1ONAL CREDITORS.
ave believe that an imperial Govern.
ment, in its paternal relation to the peo.
| pie, will care equally for all citizens, and
while guaranteeing security to the rights
of capital, will jealously protect the in.
terests of the industrial classes.
1--WE believe that the Republic means
lawlessness, corruption, Insecurity to
person and property, robbery of the pub.
lie creditors, and civil war; that the EN-.
PRE- means law, order, security, public
faith and peace" N.e-
The above is the undisguised doctrine
Of Radicalism. An editor in the South
who dares write against being disfran-
chised and ruled by bayonets is arrested
and thrown into the dungeon of fort
but in New York City, the leading Radi-
cal league can publish a paper that boldly
| and fearlessly advocates the downfall OF
the Republic, and the establishment OF
an EMPIRE upon its ruins, and meet
with the applause and approval of the
party in power.
WENDELL PpILLIrs, the mouth-piece OF
Ra,licalism, chimes in with the vile doc
trines of the Imperialist: "Oh, for q
PETER, the Greatr' he exclaims, "stern
as death, and memorable as fate. He re-
constructed Russia. The like problem
waits with us to be solved. When shall
we see the iron hand that will hold these
Idiscordant elements till they crystalline
into order and peace p
Is GRANT to be "a PETER" for the I'm
perialists? Better for him that he had
never been born. Down with Imperial
Traitors. Down with Radicallsm =
Down with Jacobinism! Down with
Imperialism! Long live the Republic!
~ az .--,.
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Mrs. Major Walker.

The visitor in Washington can not &C
far, in two or three days, without en-
countering slender, middle sized wo-
man, with a pale, weak face, and in gar.
mcnts, that are neither those of a man
nor the wear of a woman and whatever
may be his drill, he can not refrain in
dulging in a prolonged stare. The mon
descript in question is Mrs. Major Wal
ker
One would feel sorry for the Mrs
Major, but for certain conceity ex-
preston of the face that repels sympa.
thy. She carries in her countenance a
look that rather eXcites the combative,
and tells us that this queer attire does
not come from desire to reform absurd
fashions, but from q wish to gain notori-
ETY.. have known some very modest,
attractive women, who have worn the
bloomers, from conviction that wo.
mems dress called for reform, and al
though they shrunk from the ordeal, yet
perseyered from q sense Of duty. But
Mrs. Major W alker is not of this sort.
She enjoys the notoriety, and would
wear any absurdity rather than not be
noticed.
Now, that women in the streets have
lifted their skirts from the ground, there
is no call for other reform. And the
woman who would dispense with the
sweep and grace of the skirt for such
dismal and awkward things as panta-
looms, has little sense and less taste.
If any one wants to realize the beauty
and attraction of fashionable dress,
let him 90 to fashionable bathing re-
sort during the season. You walk to
The beach with charming girl gotten
up in the latest style, apd she appears a
vision of loveliness. She disappears in
one of those wooden boxes peculiar to
the seaside, and comes out in few min
utes entirely transformed. She seems
to have left o-thirds of herself, and
all her beauty, in the wooden box. The
graceful, sweeping robes, the rounded
outlines. and, the swelling bust, have
all disappeared, an6 in their place we
have the brief, scanty tunic and little
pantaloons, and an insane thought pos
scsses us that large majority of our
lovely girl is yet to come out.
This world of ours is made up of all
sorts of people, and Mrs. Major Walker
is one of the sorts. If the poor woman
sees fit to make guy of herself, it is
nobody's business, the late proprietor of
Mrs. Major having gone to glory some
time since. ',
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Legal Notice. !.

ToHN CHURCH and Jesse Wells, of ths State
y of Pennsylvania, will take notice that n.
L. Walker, Of circleville, Ohio, did, on the
I4th day Of April, 1853, Gle his petition In the
court Of common pleas, in and for ths county
of Monroe and State Of Ohio, against William
Church, John Church and Jesse Wells: The
prayer Of which petition Is that plainhf
recover Judgment against said defendants
for the sum of (S2.S7l lI twenty-thr hun.
dred and seventy one dollars and eleven one
huudredths, on book account on stock mans
actions; and the said John Church and Jesse
Wells are notified to appear and answer said
petition ON or before the third Saturday aftsr
3 s.ss 81 - 5, =. - AMOS 3 srRIG6S.s
apr20v6. sss2gsg7 a,l Att'ys for plaintiff.
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lSi,anleful.

In smother column will be found the
particulars of an. exciting interview be-
tween the smallest man, in the way OF
brains, ever elected President of the Uni
ted States, and Senator Ross. of Kan
sas. .6
- The honors Of the position Of Presi-
dent are being bcdragglcd and disgraced
BIZ GRAxr for the sake of securing the
spoils of office to his friends who have
made him presents An imbecile is out
of place in the White House. ,2
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"Weaker and Weaker"

The New York Independent, the mos
intensely Radical of the Radical sheets
edited by Theodore Tilton, gives its
opinion of Grant and the influences thai
follow his administration. 1t says:
"The stole and passionless West Point
officer needs for the success of his ad
ministration just such moral support
as he is peculiarly untitled to inspire
y Under the present auspices
at Washington (unless we greatly mis-
judge the signs of the times) the Re
publican party will gradually grow weak
er and weaker, and their opponent.
steadily stronger and stronger"
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! Sheriff's Sale.
F A. Lampipg
81 As VS.. a- tssssr.
James Conger. T.

QY virtue OF an order of sale to me directed
u from the Court of Common Pleas Of Mon
roe county, Ohio, i will offer for sale at the
front door of tie Court House, in thu town of
Woodsfsld, between the hours Of 10 O'Clock.
a. m. and o'clock p. n., on - sssss - ~
Monday, the l7fh,day OF May, 1869,
the following described real estate situate In
said county of Monroe, to wit: The undivided
one-twslfth part Of the southeast quarter Of
the northwest quarter, and the north part of
the southeast quarter, and the nsrtheast
quarter of the southwest quarter, all in ssO-
tiOn eight township Eve aud range six, being
the interest of James Conger, containing one
hundred and seventy acres more or lees; SUBJ
jec. 10 the life estate of the widow Of Stephen
Conger, deceased .si1eE aat se SKI
7 JOSEPH MYERS,
apr20w5. Shsrif,M G. o..
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s-Tho Now York Times saws "y

EFThe New York Times says 1--WE
upheld the "Grecian Bend" as long as
the fashionable ladies made such grace
full displays of it; but lately it seems to
be going out of vogue Our japanese
correspondent says that the 'bend" has
been in fashion in Japan for four CEN
.turies. The spinal curve had its origin
in the custom which japanese ladies'
have of carrying their babies on their
back, and the panier had its origin in
the broad silk girdle which is swathed
several times around the waist and fas-
tened in large bunch behind. 1t will
thus be seen that our American ladies
never fully carried out the Japanese
fashion--they never appeared with the
baby, which was the justification of the
bend.n ..
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Sad Condition of Trade in Eng

Our English exchanges generally speak
of the low condition of trade, particu-
larly those in which cotton forms the
staple Of manufacture. In Scotland
muslin weaving is extremely dull, and
thousands are out of employment The
Liverpool Post Of the 22d ult says that
on the previous Saturday, in one district
alone, 4,271 persons, $40 of whom were
able bodied workmen, received parochial
relief. Gloomy and distressing accounts
of the homes of the operatives are given
by those in the habit of visiting, and
the prospect is in no respect reassuring,
Where men, by association or otherwise
can manage to raise the means they
have determined to emigrate to this
country and one Of the Manchester pa
pers favors this movement, warns such
as may join it that they had better leave
their trade. striking theories and practi-
ces behind them, as reports from En-
glishmen in America are not very favor
able regarding their policy of success.
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LjncGln'S NiarfyriOiss,

Rose Ryland writes from Washing
ton to the Rochester Union as follows
In passing the White House to-day [
could not help recalling the Lincoln.
era, and with the recollection came a
memory of the domestic squabbles which
took place in the ''second story front"
1t is well known fact that Mrs Pres
ident L. hated the accomplished daus sh
ter Of the then Secretary of the Treasury,
Miss Kate Chase-now Mrs. Senator
Sprague, of Rhode Island. l happened
to be i'll " ashington at the time of Miss
Chase's marriage with Governor Sprague
and, as | had acquaintances high in favor
with the Administration, was Of course
"behind the scenes" / perfectly well
remember the ''gossip" in regard to Mrs
LIS endeavor to prevent Abraham from
attending the wedding reception. 1t
seems cards had been sent to the Execu-
tive Mansion, but Madame Lincoln with
all the malice and yindictiveness of
an ugly, vulga woman against pretty,
refined one, determined that her amia-
BILE spouse should not attend the reccp-
ton.
Lincoln was an admirer and warm po
litical friend of Chase's, therefore his alb
sence at such time was MOTTO be thought
of. In vain Mary Ann pleaded her wo
mans privilege, and demanded that her
better half should stay at home. Abra
ham insisted, and set forth his right.
That "set-to" took place in Mrs LIS
dressing room, and the music Of her
voice penetrated to the utmost end Of the
house. At last Mr. Lincoln broke away
from his irate lady and flew to his firing
apartment, where he donned his swallow
tailed coat, etc, fully determined for
once to have his own way.
The supposition was, that being good
man, his affection and love of peace over
came his discretion; for determined to
''kiss and make up" this model husband
returned in full dress to his wife's sane
tum. This was too much fora pugilistic
ally inclined female to bear She made a
dash at his cravat, and, captured part of
his whiskers. The struggle was short,
but Mr.. Lincoln followed the example
of the Bull Run heroes-that is to say,
he fought, bled and7run like the best of
the aforesaid heroes, and left Mrs. J.. in
possession of the field and the trophy of
the whisker! uas-s--i a.e SO
Mr.. Lincoln rearranged his toilet and
like real hero went to the reception.
But alas! in his case the truth of the old
adage, ifyou dance you must pay the pi-
per" was fully exemplified
On his return to the bosom of his fam
lily he found the door leading to his sleep
ing room locked. In vain he called on
his wife to open it. She would not. In
vain he used every term of endearment.
She was immovable So, vanquished in
the final encounter, the poor man had to
call upon the housekeeper fora ssshake-
down" Then he retired in solitude to
reflect upon the euncertainty of domestic
bliss. sA aa'1,3a
From woman's standpoint I have
often questioned myself in regard to one
thing; whether at the time of Abraham
Lincoln's death he was martyred for the
first time? I rather think he was mar
tyr of many years standing.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-04-20

Senator Stewart of Navada, IN arecent
speech, said that he was opposed to put
ting the Union Pacific Railway company
ION wheels to enableit to get away from
the courts. He wants investigation to
go on. a..
A farmer ut Taunton, Mass, has a re.
markable COW. During the last year she
has given 7,134 quarts of milk, weighing
about 14,36S lbs. and yielding about $500
while the keeping Of this animal cost on,
~ $l44.
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Notice.

JAMES CoNGER, William Conger, Morris
u Conger and Elias D. Coager, who. arc not
residents of the State of Ohio, viii take notice
that on the 10th of April, 1863. John Willison,
filed in the court Of common pleas Of Monroe
county, Ohio, his petition against them and
others, the object Of which is 70 establish the
contents of tho viii of Stephen lCenger, decd;
said will and the record thereof having been
destroyed; and that said case will be for hearing
at the May Term of said Court. 1869.
s. JOHN WILLISON.
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w Mr.. Jefferson Davis, in private
letter, says that his health is excellent,
and that he intends to return to this
country this spring He adds:
1t has been my purpose to return this
spring to what was my home, and if per
mitted to do so, without injury or en-
barrassment to my friends, to engage in
some business which may yield . sup
port.
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9nR. DAVID lE EIa0E

who is perhaps the best Factoryman in Ohio,
he having had over TWENTY YEARS experience
in Eastern factories under superior advauta-
ges for becoming thoroughly acquainted with
the business in all Its departments.
They are prepared to Spin. Weave and Man;
ufacture for customers; and will also at all
will furnish to order Rolls, Yarn, Blankets.
Jeans, Flannels, Cassimeres, .Satinett and
Cloth. 81 17-s. zagss-ss a7s7a gass
They guarantee satisfaction IN all cases
where the wool is PRopERLrz lcIEAssED And
all who want their work done CHBAP, WsLL,
and with DIsrArcH, will not fail to give them
a call. MARSH Il VOScER.
apr20m3. .5nLsi2noo zsTA1
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Another Fsiunder.

GRANT is not a "writest,"' as the fol
4lowing relating to his Message conven-
ing the Senate in extra session proves:
.sThe Presidents proclamation con
g.vening the Senate in extra session was
read, when Mr.. Fcssenden and Mr..
Drake held that the language of the
procIsmation, s.the 18th of April next, :
9 wouid mean the 18th of April, 1870, and,
at the suggestion of the Former, Ithe
message was informally returned to the
President 20 have the phraseology alter
90 =, -; !" -.
.,s Oh, what a President! Smoking and
shrinking stiits' him better than '.'roadin'
and ritin'.,' boot ecf t.toaf actsA 6rs I
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7 E L E G r A p FL G
Treasury Order.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The follow.
ing was issued to-day;
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.. 3
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April IA.
Notice is hereby given that the inter
est coupons payable on the 1st day of
July next will be paid on presentation
at the proper office upon rebate of in.
terest at the rate of 6 per cent. per an
mum
GEo. S. boutwell,,
Secretary of the Treasury
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Legal Notice.

FREDERICK NRUHART,of the State Of wes,
L Virginia, will take notice that William F.
Scheufe, of the county Of Monroe, in tho
State Of Ohio, did, on. the 2ed day Of March,
1859, file his petition in the court Of common
pleas within and for said county of Monroe,
Ohio. and issued an order Of attachment
against the said Frederick Neuhart, in which
he prays Judgment fof the sum Of ,(s1l5 8S)
one hundred and fifteen and eighty eight one
hundredth dollars, with interest and costs,
being the amount due said William F. Scheu.
Ae on . note payable to David Kirkbrids,
signed by said Ere ierick Neuhsrt;; and the
said Frederick Neuhart is notified that he IL
required to appear and answer said pstition
on the third Saturday after the 10th day Of
April, 1869. SysftE@g heos8
a7 sE s- WILLIAM r. SCHEDREE,
apr2ow6. by Amos & Spriggs, Attys.
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A bill is now before the Arkansas SEN
ate prohibiting the sale of Intoxicating
liquors in quantities less than five gal
Ions, except upon prescli iptiOn OF physi-
clan. ALI the saloon keepers are pre-
pairing to take out licenses to praticc
medicine.
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HThe Directors of the Union Pa
cifc and Central Pacific railroads have
come to ON agreement not to have ,
general excursion this summer ovel
their roads, as contemplated, as it is
found that the excursion would assume
such proportions as to interfere with the
regular business of their roads.-Erea.
ing Post.
In the present bad condition of the
road we think the Directors Of the Pa
cifle railroads would have considerable
difficulty in inducing many persons to
risk their lives by passage over them,
particularly that portion now under wa
ter through Echo and Weaver canons.-
.yottoadt MteHigcneen >. -
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Death OF an Aged woman.

Mrs Jane Cox died in this place last
week, at the advanced age of 90 years,
She was the Oldest person in this vicin-
ity, and quite active for her years. She
was found dead in her chair, having
passed away without pain or disease
She came to this place about fifty years
ago, from Calvert County, Maryland
Her husband cleared the land on the
west end of Nam Street, and in honor
Of their native county, calletlit "Calyert'
name it still retains Mrs Cox
leaves several great grandchildren, who
are old enough to regret her death
BdlnesriVe~ Enterprise.
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LONDON, April l2.-the latest advices
from Rio Janeito state that the allies
were preparing to send an expedition OF
twelve thousand men from Asuncion in
to the interior of Paraguay, in search
of Lopez. sAs-'@=@
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Take Notice.

The Editor Of PuE SrIRIrhss 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 TnE SPIRIT will be transacted. No.
tics the sign, ear SPIRIT OFFICE. -
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EFThe following is the statement of
revenue that has been flched from the
pcople during tic past five wears:

sL EETo whom docs the White House
belong, GRANT or the people of the Uni
ted States The stoga talked as though
he owned itwhen be ordered Ross out.