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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-09-02

During the term Of the Memphis
Criminal Court, just closed, fifteen
criminals were sentenced to con
fnement in the penitentiary, their
terms of punishment aggrcgatine
one hundred and eighty three years
Two persons were sentenced to
death,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-09-02

Thomas Dermody, at one rime a
Captain on a steamer between this
city aud Louisville, died at Dayen-
port, Iowa, on Monday.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-09-02

| DETITION,-Ann Il. Hazard,
l. Henrietta Hazard, Julia Hazard, Lyd-
la Hazard, Harriet Hazard, of Clinton
County, Ohio.
You are hereby notified that on the 2Oth day
of August, 1869 Il Petition was filed with the
Clerk of Jasper Township, Fayette County,
Ohio, praying forthe location, establishment
and construction of ditch or water course in
said township, as follows; Beginning on the
land of Eli Lambert, about so rods from his
lower line; thence southerly through the
lands Of said Lambert Ann r, Hazard and
children, j, J. Gray William Creamer, John
Merchant, Bella Latham, Benjamin Rankin
and Wesley Hardesty, to Grassy Branch, and
on the line Of the present ditch, OF as near as
practicable.
That said Petition is set for hearing by said
Trustees ut South Plymouth, in said township;
on the 14th day of September, A. ID. 1883 at 8
O'Clock A. NJ JOHN w. MERCHANT,
Ang, 49, 1869. 401w2 Petitioner.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-09-02

The quarterly meeting Of the
Firelands Pioneer Society will be
held in New London, Huron Coun-
ty, on September S,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-09-02

The High School Departments
WIN continue to furnish thorough instruc-
tion in all Branches appropriate to their
Sphere, including English Grammer, Higher
Arithmetic, Algebra, Physical Geography,
Physiology, Geometry, Chemistry, and the
Languages. Hf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-09-02
WASHINGTON
UNION HIGH SCHOOL.

The first term Of these schools for the pres
ent year will commence ON MONDAY, SEP
TENDER 18th, 1859, Care has been taken to
procure competent and experienced teachers
in all the Departments, and the Board feel
confident that under the present arrangement
it win continue to be first class school in all
respects.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-09-02
sTATE .rrCKET.

GovEaSoR--R B. HAYES.
LrruT. Gov JOHN @. LEE.
SUPREME CouRr--1UTHER DAY.
TREAs. SrArG-- SIDNEY s. WARNER
AIRY GEsrRAL--FRANC CTS B. POND,
PuB. WoRxs-RICHD A. PORTER.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-09-02
REV. R. STORY, PRINCIPAL.
our AT COST
BlRnK8.

VETE HAVE JUST PRINTED vari-
wv ETY. of Justices Blanks, Constable's 9
Sales, &c. All ofwhieh we have on land
and for sale ct the Herald office.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-09-02
UNION REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

Nominated at the Primary Election in Fay
cite County, August nth, 1863;
Representative,
MARSHALL J. WILLIAMS.
County Auditor
ABEL McCANDLESS.
County Treasurer,
JOHN w. SAYRE.
Clerk OF Court,
NJ. BLANCHARD.
Prosecuting Attorney,
MADISON PAVEY.
Probate Judge,
JOHN. B. PRIDDY.
County Commissioner, ..
CURRAN MILLIKAN,
Inarmary Director,
THOMAS LARRIMER.
County Recorder,
Y. w. HEAGLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
REMEMBER the fate Of Arkansas, and Regis

No TEARS IN HEAVEN Sin has made our
world vale of tears and all the methods
which human philosophy and philanthropy have
devised to change its character have proved un-
availing. Ever since the apostacy, sorrow has
been the lot ofhunianity. The divine goodness
has bestowed Unreasonable comforts that soften
man. condition but as man is sinner, he is
by memorable law, sufferer, and by suffering
in the present life, he can in no way obtain ex-
emption. Even Christianity, with her many
and various and rich consultations does not SO
change either the character or the condition of
her disciples, while they are in this world as to
leave no occasion for weeping. She prepares
them, indeed, for better world, where all
causes for sin are forever absent, but never out
side of that better country does she make
their condition griefess. That felicity they must
not enjoy until they reach their heavenly home.
Heaven is fearless place Ali who enter
there ''shall weep no more. Blessed world
How attractivel How desirabe' Dear read
er, is that to be your home for eternity? Well,
then, may you be patient under the intirmtles
and trials the bereavements of your temporary
pilgrimage They are only for little, and
they have an end where sorrow and signing
shall flee away" AS you think OF the various
occasions for tears in the present state, you ap-
preciate the comprehensivenes ofthe promise.
''God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Yes, child of God, all without exception.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
To the Voters of Augusta, &c.

l am candidate for Congress and regret ]
have not been able to address you in person. I
am compelled, therefore, to speak to you through
the medium of the press.
Some fears have been expressed that would
not De able to take my seat, If elected. In regard
to which | beg to say, that there is not n shadow
OF doubt on that point. See the following copy
OF letter just received from the Hon. j. +.
chairman Of the Subcommittee on Reconsruc-
ton, and whose duty it was to take charge OF APP
plications for the removal Of disabilities.
I'm reply can state that your name is in the
bill which passed the House at the March session
and is now pending in the Senate. That your
name was in the bill which passed both Houses at
the Winter Session of the last Congress and only
failed to become q law because the Senate amend
ed by adding other names. some OF winch were
objectionable have never heard any oolectlon
mltted to seat in the House, If elected.
The bill is now before the Senate and as that
body passes all such unanimously, L hope this
question is at rest
Questions have been asked If improper condl'
tons are not imposed on persons asking the re-
moyal ofdisablities. answer no! ana refer TO
my statement taken down before the keconstruc-
ton Committee and to Judge Shelley who was
present
When announced myself at the May Court,
said l would vote for the Expurgated Constitu-
llon--yote against the Objectionable clauses ana
for the Walker ticket. | have not changed my
purpose.
Silly and false statements have been made
about me which nv seli-respect and my regard
for the public taste, forbid that should notice.
If elected fellow citizens. you will find in me
in the future, as [ tried to be in the past faith
hui and industrious representative.
Respectfully JOHN. T. HARRIS.
REMEMBER the fate of North Carolina and
Register
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Important Letter from Hon. J. B. Baldwin.

STAUNToN, June 25th, 1869.
DEAR SIR i suppose there can be no doubt
that the Walker patty have it in their power 10
elect representative to Congress from this
District, but fear they are about to let the
Radicals take control of the District, almost
without struggle
The whole Walker movement is founded, if
| understand it, upon determination, frankly
and fairly to accept the situation, and In all re-
spects to make the best Of if.
To elect man to Congress who, by the Con-
stitution and laws of the United States, is pro-
hibited to hold any Office State or Federal, would
seem to be flying in the face of the national au-
thority, and would give Congress substantial
reason not only to reject our Representative,
but to disregard all votes cast for him, and to
give the place to his Radical opponent
IF Mr.. Conrad or Judge Harris were eligible
to Congress there would be no objection to eth
err of them, though there would be serious OBJ
lection to the running Of both at the same time.
I'he election Of either now, would be simply &c
hand over the District to the Wells Radicals
for it could hardly be supposed that Congress.
would remove the disabilities of Conservative
In order to let him take seat in Congress which
Radical wanted. had hoped that the Con
vention called to meet in Harr sonburg, or
Monday last, would settle this matter by giving
US one eligible Candidate for which all the
Walker men could vote, and | have absaineo
from any agency ir. the matter for the reason
that Mr.. Robert A. Gray, the only candidate
who is eligible under the Constitution is a neal
connection and personal friend in whose behal
disliked to make any public demonstration
AS matters now stand, can see no course left
for the Walker men OF the district but to cleo,
Mr.. Gray, and to give him such united vote
as to insure the defeat of any Wells Radical
who, at the last moment, may be sprung upon
U.s. have already said that Mr.. Gray is a neas
connection and personal friend of mine It may
not be improper for me to say In addition thai
while have not concurred in his opinions, OF
approved his course during the war, I have
always known him TO be earnest, and consisten,
in his union sentiments, and that he is one Of
the few men In the State who can honestly taks
the test oath. Since the war, he has, though q
Republican in bis politics, been earnest, and out
spoken In his Virginia sympathies, and he was
one OF the first to fall into the Walker move
ment. He has the capacity to make good
Representative, and if elected, do not doub
that he would truly and fairly represent The
feelings, and wishes, and interests of the rea
people of Virginia
L hope it will be the pleasure of the people
of the District to solve the difficulty in which
we are placed, by electing Mr.. Gray
Yours, truly, JOHN B. BALDWIN.
To James d. Davidson, Lexington, Va.
Conservative papers In the District requested
| to copy before the election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Augusta The Banner County.

We hope and expect that Augusta will be
the banner county She must beat Loudour
and Rockingham She should give MAORI J
of $500 for Walker She can do it, if all hel
citiz ms do their duty next Tuesday. Will any
be remiss? We hope not Come out. onf
and all, and aid in rescuing your mother, Vir-
ginia, from ruin She appeals to all her sons
to do their whole duty on Tuesday next. She
is threatened with violenee-has she bastard
son who will not rush to her rescue--if SO, lei
him be anathema marenatha He should be
driven from her household as one unworthy
place in it, Such in this good county we hope
and believe will be few. There should be none,
but unfortunately there are some such.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
THE "PEopLE's FAyoRTTE'' Still, :

THE ''PEoPLE's FAvoRTTE Still. TRIUM-
PLANT! LIFE IN THE SOUTH YET-The pied
mont Life Insurance Company" proves there is
life in section yet and has set an example of
activity and progress-which will lead TO success
Improperly appreciated.
This Company has succeeded beyond all pre-
cedent, and far exceeds the hopes of its origlna-
tors; it is doing vast amount OF business; con-
Quoting It's affairs prudently; making cautious
selections CT frSt-class lives; and, in short de-
serves as fully the confidence Of the American
people any company on this continent.
It's prompt payment of losses specially COM
mend it to patrunage in no case has il awaited
itself Of time granted by policy for payment of
loss, but waving the same has paid at once in all
cases, and proved not only its Justice and soven-
cy, but its generosity to patrons.
We should be proud of such All institution. and
the whole South should rally to The Pied
mont" and hasten il to the position it is destined
to reaci-the foremost place among American
Life Companies
w. understand that this Company Is receiving
about SiGt,00U new premiums l, month with rap
id increase IN business, and are pleased again to
call attention to the following voluntary COM
mendations to ''The Piedmont" from worthy
Virginia gentlemen, referring TO loss of our
former esteemed citizen, Charles Stebbins ESQ.,
STAUNToN Va, June ). 1863
To Piedmont Life Insurance Cohnpany:
The promptness with which your Company
meet liabilities Is very commendable We teie-
graphed on the Sd of june that proof par ers in
loss OF NJ rs. Rachel Wallace sued for one thou
SAND dollars were complete: received reply by
telegraph to draw at sight for amount, and next
day the draft was paid. Such action sustains the
nigh reputation OF the Company, and ought to
induce Southern people TO sustain such an lnsti-
tuition of their own
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Addresses to Colored Votes,

The fact that the rights of the coored citizens
are secured to them whether Walker or Wells
be elected, and whether the Constitution be a
dopted in its Incorporated or expurgated torn
has been made manifest to them, and it has
been time and again demonstrated that it is
their interest to cultivate friendly relation sand
vote with the great mass of the whites among
whom they live, and upon whom they are de-
pendent for shelter and employment. In estaL-
fishing these propositions So clearly as to be I'M
derstood by the colored voters the whites have
discharged their duty to them elves AMI to the
colored people. They have enabled The colored
voters to understand the effect Of their votes,
and they WILL consequently, be held responsible
for them. They will not be able to say, after
the election, that they would have voted diff
ferently ii they had known that they were deny
ing rights to the whites which the whites had
accorded to them; that whilst they made nc
thing for themselves they voluntarily imposed
disabilities upon the whites The whites have
done their duty-they have instructed the
colored voters SO that they will be able to vote
understandingly. The colored voters will not
to di,franchise the whites The response to
such plea will be: ''Ye knew your duty,
bur ye did it not.
Ga Tuesday night last, Alex B. Cochran
delivered a speech of an hour and half in the
Courthouse. considerable portion of which
was addressed to the many clored per.nns who
were present, aad he was followed by Maj H.
NJ Bel, who delivered short speech which
was exclusively addressed to the same class of
voters. Both of these gentlemen made good
speeches and gave good counsel to the colored
voters. They were made clearly to understand
what it was their interest and their duty to do.
As DIR. Cochran told them, ''if they sinned, it
would be against light and knowledge.
On Saturday night last, in response to writ
ten call upon him by a number of colored men,
Col. Jno B. Baldwin delivered an address to
them in the Courthouse. 1t was frank, plain,
pointed, sensible, practical, and marked with
that degree of ability which distinguishes his
speeches generally We think it was one of
Col. Baldwin best, and that is saying not a
little. 1t should have the effect Of causing the
colored voters present to vote not only under
standingy, but right. If it does not it clearly
shows that they are deaf TO friendly counsel and
unmoved by irrefutabe arguments and that
they assume position OF hostility to the whites
among whom they live voluntarily and know
ingly, for which the whites will be justified in
holding them responsible. We hope that
number of them will have the good sense to
vote for Walker and against the DISTINGUISHING
and test-oath clauses of the Constitution. As
the registration shows that Y alker can be elect
ed without their votes, it is more to their inter
est to vote for him, than it is for ours, as they
should be able to see now, and as they will see
in a short time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
'Ephraim is Joined to His Idols. Let Him
Alone -

Shall this be said of any colored man in this
community who lives by the favor of white men,
whom the Radical party would disfranchise and
despoil? Can it be possible the coored men
will be SO blind to their interests as not to see
that they alternating their best friends, while
following the lead and .obeying the behests of
the vile creatures that the North has spewed
upon our soil? Will those black men who were
born and reared among US, make idols of those
rowing carpet-baggers, and associates Of the
baser whites, native and to the manner born,
who are willing to betray their own race? The
| blacks know the social status of the men to
whom We refer They are perfectly aware that
these men never had any position among us,
and could not engage the services of those
whose votes they now SEEK without some other
guarantee than their word of honor. that such
services would be requited Hew strange it is
how passing strange THAT they can be Sc
duced by such wretched, miserable creatures
While they would not trust such men in mat
ters of contract, involving money: thew will i'm.
plicitly obey their nod, and rush pell NELL into
the political trap which has been set for them
Are they determined to be Joined to such poll
teal idols? ifso, God pity them for they are
doing themselves lncalcuable injury, and, after
awhile, will hear the solid, respectable men Of
these Southern com munities say Of each oil
them: Let him alone - And they will be
let alone severely. We will do them no harn
for the injury they are attempting to infict up
on us; but, in obedience TO that instinct which
the great Creator has implanted in the human
heart, We will keep clearof enc M es and stand
by our friends. Thou ands OF white men in
Virginia have solemnly pledged themselves te
this course of action; and they will be true tc
themselves and to their pledge Lynchburg
| lIgintaR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

Bear in mind that vote against the Consti
tuition is not vote against the DISTINGUISHING
and test-oath clauses. These propositions must
be voted upon separately. The vote for or a.
ganst the Constitution does not affect the
clauses mentioned
Bear in mind furthermore, that it is abso-
lutely necessary to vote against these clauses
separately, and that it is comparatively unim-
poltant whether persons vote for or against the
Constitution. To get rid cf these ohiectiona-
bic clauses, 1t is necessary to vote against them.
We repeat, a vote merely on the Constitution
as submitted will not affect these clauses at all.
They must each be knocked in the head by
separate ballots
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Last Word Ahnut Registration.

The second session of the Boards OF regis
tration will be held on Wednesday and Thurs
day next, the 3O5h Of June and lst OF July res
pectively, at which time those who failed to
register last week can have their names regis
tered if they can show, TO the satisfaction o.
the Boards. that, by reason Of sickness or ofhe'
unavoidable cause, they were prevented from
attending at the proper time.
These days furnish positively the last oppor-
tunity to register. Avail yourselves OF thai
loot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Election Tickets.

Send your orders for election tickets to the
Spectator Office. They should be obtained in
sufficient numbers in time There should bt
no written tickets used, if possible to prevent it
There should be some persons at each precinc
who will see that tickets in sufficient number:
be provided aud furnished to the voters Thi,
should be faithfully att ended to by "Chiefs, ,
sT,aaders'' and others
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
DRY Goods.
NEW GOODS! NEW FIRM!

JAMES A. PIPER & SON are now receiv-
ing at the old stand of Piper Drake 81 Co.,
very choice and select Stock of S L M M r
GOODS to which they invite the attention Of
the public.
AS our Stock has been bought under decli-
ming market, we know we can offer special in
ducements to our friends to buy from US.
In commencing new business we have de-
termined to try the experiment of doing it under
the old motto of Short Profits and Quick Sales
We would say word to the Ladies, and
that is, we will be ready at all times to SERVE
them by ordering from the North anything we
may not have, as it will be our constant study to
please THEM.
Our new stock is quite full and embraces all
the new style Dress Goods in the market, and at
wonderfully low prices Come and examine for
yourselves JAS. A. PIPER s. SON.
mav4-tf Town naOers cODv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Observe This.

Voters are required to vote at the polling es-
tablished for the polling precinct within the
limits of which they reside; but they will be
allowed to vote at any other polling place with
in the limits Of the registration precinct upon
showing to the satisfaction of the commission
ers that by reason of want of notice or any 9TH
er sufficient cause they failed TO vote al the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Beware Of Fraud.

It will be observed that in some OF the regis
tration Districts there are several voting pre-
cincts. AS there may he some who might be
disposed to perpetrate the fraud of voting al
more than one precinct, We deem it proper tt
state that copies of registration will be kept al
each precinct for the purpose of detecting such
frauds, and that persons SO offending will be
tried by military commission, and if found
guilty. sent to the penitentiaTy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

Shenandoah is aroused, and her voice will be
heard distinctly on the 9th day of July. Let
East Virginia buckle on her armor for the con
test, and be assured that tie Tenth Legion will
throw her full strength upon the TANKS of the
dark colored traitors who are now threatening
our homes with worse than Sheridan con-
hagration. Stand to your post, East Virginia.
and the men who followed Stonewall Jackson
will be at your side to strike blows as effective
as those which threw Northern army into the
most hopeless confusion Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Thinkers in ROCKINGHAM.

of our county churches on Sabbath last two
venerable and influential ministers of the Turk
Ell church called attention to the necessity of
prompt action to avert the evils with which our
country is threatened We repeat, this is one
of the most gratifying signs We have yet seen
that the people OF our great old county intend
to do their duty. When the qniet broadbrims
move in solid column to the polls the villains
who wonld rob and ruin the State may tremble
in their shoes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
AUCTION Sales.


EVVES SELE-vuEuaDFe 1SeSlucHCe a
IL STORE HOUSE, with Stock of Goods, in
~ Churchville, Virginia.
The subscriber having determined to remove to
the West, offers for sale his valuable property in
Churchville, Va, eight miles West of Staunton
The dwelling house is new and commodious,
with excellent garden; the store-h house convent
ent and the best stand in the place-the whole
constituting one of the most desirable points for
large mercantile establishment in the Valley
The neigh orhood is very desirable, with good
1t is also good location for a physician. The
Stock of Goods on hand will be closed out to the
purchaser upon fair terms. 1t is rare that such
a chance is offered to business men, whose atten-
ton is specially called to this advertisement
If not sold privately before that time, this prop
erty will be offered publicly on Saturday, the 4th
day of September.
Terms easy. j. b. LlNDSE1.