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Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

Gen. VIM. N. Belknap of Keokuk,
Iowa, has been appointed Secre-
tary of War. This appointment has
been made upon the reccommenda-
ton of General Sherman, who en-
tertains very high regards of him as
gentleman, soldier and scholar.
Although General Belknap is not
generally known to the people at
large, yet the country may rest as
sured that, being the choice of
Grant and Sherman, the two great
est living Generals in the world, he
will fill the position of Secretary OF
War with ability and honor to the
nation.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21
The Political BarnacleS and the
Military FOgieS Don't Like it.

"
The appointment, says the Cleve-
land Herald Of man neither stere
otyped as politician, nor laid up
in military lavander, for Secretary
of War, confounds party and brass
button loafers of Washington. The
seedy politicians do not like the ap-
pointment, as it has too much fresh
ness, or rather too little mustyness :;
the martinets do not like it because
the appointee Is not a "Capt. jerks
of the regular army" style of man.
But the people will like the selection
of Gen. Bellznap as Secretary. be-
cause he is a man of business, not
seeking place even declining high
rank in the army-having the talent,
enterprise and ambition to secure
success in the active service of a bu-
siness civilian-because he is a
Western man, vigorous and fresh,
and because he has not been steep
ed in political chicanery.
The selection of man for Secre
tary of War could not be committed
10 DCbtSE uduuS tuuA SuCii tACu do
President Grant and General Sher
man. The qualities that fit a man
to become a successful soldier, fit
the same man to become an able
Secretary of War Gen Grant had
that rare discernment to see what
was good in a soldier. and had that
rarer quality of disinterestedness
that smothered all envy. in bestowing
official positions in the army, and it
follows that President Grant is just
the person to select the Secretary
of War.
Without knowing anything of
General Belknap, personally, we are
willing to take the chances on the
judgement, talent, patriotism and
lcommon sense of President Grant,
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

SPEAKING of the Temperance
Ticket, the Cleveland Herald says :
~ The Temperance vote was a big
thing--looked at as specimen of
fizzle. 1t will take some strong af-
fidayits to convince any one a few
weeks hence that Temperance tick
ct was in the field. A quantity OF
talk has been spent in vain-and
- oney also, for newspapers,
WlIgther Temperance or otherwise,
cannot be run without money.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

General Sherman and that class of
men thanking the President for ex-
ercising his own individual judg-
ment, from his own personal knowl-
edge of the merits of the appointce
rather than taking the selfish recon-
mendation Of politicians, or the pre-
judiced advice of dyspeptic military
invalids.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

We are confident that the sue
cess, of President Grants Admins
tration. in making such great re
duction in the public debt, and the
general satisfaction that his policy
gives to the people, contributed
vastly in achieving the recent Re
publican victories in Ohio and
Pennsylvania. Indeed, without the
marked success of tile National Ad
ministration we would have been
terribly routed.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

-, In the State of Virginia, the moth
er of Presidents, the former breeder
of slaves, and the home of the First
Families. the premium for the best
cooperage has been given by an Ag-
ricultural Fair Association to-a
negro. The world does move.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21
WAsHINGToN, Oct. IS.
A NEW SECRETARY OF WAR.


William North Belknap was this
morning appointed seci etary of war
vice General Sherman. He is son
of the late Colonel Belknap of the
regular army, who died in the SER
vice. He is an educated and cult
waited man, aud while republican
his friends here represent him as not
an active politician. He was law
yer in Iowa at the outbreak of the
war, and entered the service as ma
jor of the Fifteenth Iowa, in which
rank he commanded his regiment at
Shiloh while Grants army lay at
Young's point. He was provost
marshal of the Seventeenth army
corps. AS colonel he commanded
an Iowa brigade during the Atlanta
campaign and was promoted briga-
der general for bravery in battle
On the % of July, when Mcpherson
was killed, after the march to the
sea, he was brevetted major general
at Savannah and assigned to COM
manda division Of the Seventeenth
army corps. He continued with his
division on the march through the
! Carolinas and was with it at the bat
tie of Bentonsville. In 1866 he was
made collector of internal revenue
in Iowa, which position he has held
up to the present time. At the in
ternal rev venue Office he is regarded
as one of the best officers in the SER
vice. Civilians here know nothing
of him, and so are surprised at the
appointment. Western army Off
GERS and those who were with him
in the field regard the selection as a
very good one. General Sherman
speaks in high terms of him.
1t is understood that General
Sherman suggested Belknap's name
to the President, when the latter re-
lquested Sherman to write and learn
if he would accept the appointment.
Belknap replied in the affirmative.
. The President then telegraphed him
to remain and finish up his present
business. The new secretary replied
that he would be here in ten DAYS.
/ APPOINTED.
i The President has appointed 8
colored man post master in the city
of Manchester, opposite Richmond
Virginia.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

A Chinaman named .Tye Kim, re-
Gently arrived at Omaha on his way
round the world. He went from
China to England seven years ago
by way of Cape of Good Hope, and
studied four years at Cambridge
He afterward directed a Coolie plan
tation fn Cuba until the revolution
broke out, when he went to New
Orleans and opened a school. He
is now on his way to China to en-
gage thousand lahorers for Lou
isiana sugar planter.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

We were under the fmpre' sion
that the taxpayers of this county
were desirous of retrenchment and
reform, bu.st6Si emphatic endorse
mcnt at the recent election of the
doings Of The county, officials leads
us to believe that we were mistaken.
WeH,s If those who foot the bin are
satisfied, Others should not com
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

Those Democratic editors and
politicians, WHO exhibited so much
skill and ingenuity, in figuring vic
tories out Of the last elections in
vermont and. Maine, have now an
opportunity to do the same in Penn
sylvania, Ohio, Iowa, and extract
from them all the consolation they
can. .'g.t
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

The State Republican Central
Committee deserve the hearty thanks
of the Republican party for the
great zeal, prudence, and ability
they manifested in the conduct OF
the late canvass. They plowed
deep and early, sowed in good
season and the result is a political
harvest of which not only the Re
publicans of Ohio, but Of the entire
nation feel justly proud.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21
The Next General Assembly.

The Columbus Journal gives the
following as complete and correct
and alphabetical list of the members
elect of the next Legislature of
Ohio.
Names of Republicans in Roman !;
of Democrats in italics. Those
with an astcrisk & were members
of the last General Assembly. Sew
eral, marked thus CD, have been
prominent members of former Leg
islatureS.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21
Thursday Morning, Dot. n.

Pendleton's majority in Hancock
county is 547, Democratic gain Of
14S over the majority Of October
1865. :, ..r.g..l.e.s =, = u
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

)hlO. -
Names of Republicans in Roman
f Democrats in italics. Those
nth an astcrisk e. were members
f the last General Assembly. Sew
raj, marked thus (+), have been
rominent members of former Leg.
SENATORS.
Amos IT. o., Monroe.
Bartram John, Marion.
Bell John Al Medina.
BGsa Charles, Auglaize.
Burt james N ! Coshocton.
Campbell Leaois D.,t Butler.
Corey Abel M Fulton.
Couam John, Ashland.
Doughety NJ H., Fairfield.
Dunbar Jerry, Jefferson.
EmmiH James, Pike.
Everitt Homer,* Sandusky.
Catch Moses D., Greene.
Copper Michael, Hamilton.
Hart Samuel r., Hamilton.
! .Htd6s Hain G.,t Franklin.
Holden Vim. H., Perry.
Hub6eN James R.,t Delaware.
Jamison james B.,* Harrison.
Jemner 4. E., Crawford.
Jones Homer c., Vinton.
Leeds L. b., Brown.
Lord Nathan c., Hamilton.
Mckinney Henry, Summit.
Odlin Peter,t Montgomery.
Potts Benjamin F.,* Carroll.
Prophet, II. L., Morrow.
Root Joseph NJ Erie.
Russell John, Champaign.
Stimson R. NJ, Washington.
Streator w. S., Cuyahoga.
Wade D. S., Ashtabula.
Welsh Thomas Az Meigs.
Winmer John L. Darke.
Woodbridge John, Ross.
. Woodwork L: d. Mahoning.
!. Yeatman T. H., Hamilton.
! Republicans, 10. Democrats, Is
- REPRESENTATIVES
: Acker I'm. F.,* Hooking,
Z Adair William, Carroll.
Anderson R. vs. Guernsey.
armstrong Wm., Allen.
.AutW Isaac, Pike.
Baber II. p. L., Franklin.
Baker John, Coshocton.
Ball Eduard,* Muskingum.
Bates Bethel, Noble.
Bates Henry NJ, Hamilton.
Beach w NJ, Madison.
Bethetom John, Montgomery.
Blakeslee S. E. Williams.
Boeardus E., Huron.
Bowen A. H., Morrow.
Bowman Samuel c., Stark.
Bradbury Joseph,+ Gallia.
Brooke G. W. Mahoning.
Brown John A., Washington.
CoNen d. .J.,* Mercer.
Cannon R. P.,* Portage.
Cessna ". r., Hardin
CockeriW j. Re- Adams.
Chase j. f., Ashland.
Colby Levi. pauIding.
Conhling W. f., Pickaway.
Corcorun z. H., Hamilton.
Cunningham A. j., Hamilton.
Curtis H. W., Cuyahoga
Dennis r. b, x Cuyahoga.
Devore j. W., Marion.
Dickson J. H.,* Lolain,
Dodds o. j.. Hamilton.
Ellis Elias. Muskingum.
Enochs w. H., Lawrence.
Fitch f. H., Ashtabula.
Ford S. c., Jefferson.
Fulton R. c. Champaign.
Gaston E. H,* Butler.
Geffs Thomas, Clinton
Glover Elijah,t Scioto.
Green Lewis, Perry.
Griffith W. W., Lucas.
3. Haldeman T. j., Hamilton,
Hamblcton A. H., Hamilton.
Hayward S., Ashtabula.
Heller s. NJ, Henry.
Hill Amos,* Fulton.
Hill B. LIZ Erie.
Hill George H, Hamilton.
Hitchcock Peter,+ Ceauga.
Hubbard G. A, Cuyahoga-
Hudson VIM. N, Cuyahoga.
Hughes J. L.,* Highland.
johnson E N, Stark.
Joy Thomas F., Delaware.
Kemp J. d., Montgomery.
Klle Il. c., Richland.
Kisor John, Wyandot.
Kleinschmidt E. F., Hamilton.
Lacy A. p, Harrison.
Leohner Jesse, Fairfield.
Little John, Greene.
Love John K, Hamilton.
Marshall j. G., Brown.
Nc Tey Jason, Shelby.
lNllligon Williona, Monroe,
Mott, s. r. Jr., Auglaize.
Mower J. K, Clark.
Munson A., Medina.
Parker W. O.,* Huron.
Parks William, Wood.
Pcrr Willion,* Licking.
Peckinbough 7. W., Wayne.
Price John A., Logan.
Ream " r., 1'uscarawas.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21
TIL. RETURN.

A special train was in waiting at
Keedysville, several miles from the
cemetery, and this brought the par
ty to Washington, where they ar
rived ats O'Clock tonight. The
people of Frederick and elsewhere
in Western Maryland profusely ex-
tentended their hospitalities, and the
party express their pleasure at the
manner of their reception.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21
N EW Gu0DS.
MAXWELL 4 BEERY

nN the Corner opposite the Court
~ House. are just receiving large
and well selected stock of
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
DISTRICT COURT.

The several terms of the District Court in
| and for the year 1870, shall commence in the
| several counties thereof, as follows:
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

" AT MIUDLETUW
Large crowds surrounded the open
carriage of the President, greeting
him with cheers, and not forgetting
General Sherman in their welcome,
Miniature flags and handkerchiefs
were waved by the ladies, and the
bells of the village were rung.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-10-21

The following is the official vote of
this County for State and County Off
GERS, cast at the Election on the 18th of
! October, 1869:
The New York herald., 1869-01-26

SMASHING GLAss.-So long as there is only
a pane Of glass protecting hundred thousand
dollars there will always be abundance OF
rogues bold enough to smash it and make des-
perate attempt for plunder. It is evident,
moreover, that the robbery in the Park Bank
did not fail from any essential difficulty in the
case, but only from want of proper precaution
on the part Of the thieves. If they had gone
stronger handed, as the possible amount of
booty would have justified, they might have
succeeded. Two or three or even half o
dozen. athletic ruffians inside the doorway to
knock down those who pursued would have
given all that was needed-fve minutes for
escape.
The New York herald., 1869-01-26

THE GREEKS STILL STUBBoRN.-A cable
telegram informs us that the Greek govern
ment has refused to abide by the decision oi
the Paris Conference. Another telegram in
forms us that the viceroy Of Egypt has offered
to aid the Sultan with an army of fifty thou
sand men in the event of war, and a feet
besides. This indicates life on both sides. II
does not convince us, however, that Greece is
foolish enough to ruin all her hopes. Greece
can lose but she cannot gain by war; for the
Christianity of Europe is quite as willing to be
hired in the interest Of the Turks as in the in
terest of the Greeks. We can have no more
crusades after the old fashion.
The New York herald., 1869-01-26

THE wnrsKEY RING COMING TO GRIEF.
authorities are at length doing some good
work in bringing up the whiskey ring thieves
with round turn. Blaisdell has been SEN
fenced to three years imprisonment at Sing
Sing, Eckel to three years in the Albany Peni-
tentiary and McLaren to four months in prison.
This is only commencement of the good
work, however; for there are those in high
position in society, and who count their wealth
among the millions, who deserve to be dealt
with in similar manner. There is too much
sickly sentimentalism existing among us for
those who commit crime. Especially In this
wholesale robbery of the government do we
require quick and sharp dealing with the cul-
prits. None but the brother pals Of the men
above sentenced can have any sympathy for
=. 49, -s.s. -.
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The New York herald., 1869-01-26

PROBABLE REVOLUTION IN ST. DOMINGO
Our telegraphic advices from Havana to-
day indicate an early overthrow of the Baez
government in the Dominican republic. Fail
ing in his attempted sale of Samana to Mr..
Seward and in his hope of q protectorate in
the shape of an American man-ofwar, Presi-
dent Baez had played his last card in the sale
of the guano island of Alta Vela to French
company and invited ex-President Cabral
and his followers to come in and
pick up the leavings. The Alta vela
sale is likely to compromise matters for
the little republic. 1t viii be remembered
that it was this guano island which caused a
difficulty between Andy johnson and Jerry
Black in the impeachment squabble. Besides
Jerrys American clients who claim Alta Vela
there are one or two other claimants whose
rights date anterior to those Of President
Baez's French company. We think Admiral
Hoff had better send a ship-ofwar to the
ancient city Of st. Domingo and teach these
secesh from iiayii that if they will play at
being nation they must improve their man
ners.
The New York herald., 1869-01-26
ATTEMPTED selF-MUsOen.

Another instance OF attempted self.murder, impel-
ledby pressure OF pecuniary embarrassments and
domestic nfellcy. occurred last evening at No. l43
Hester street. The individual who wished to exchange
the certainty q ncessant trouble for the uncertainties
Of an cveniful future Is one Albert Strauss, German,
twentyseven years Of age. A disturbance, or family
quarrel, with his wife tordela first drove
him to the acme OF frenzied despair and
"being out OF work." experiencing the
bitter pangs OF poverty and destitution
nj led the cup OF his misfortune too full But Albert
did not resort to the pistol, nor chemical means 70
insure selfdecease, as he adopted the homely Old
method OF trying to +" stretch his ncck' from beu.
post by means or n handkerchief Before he could
succeed his wife detected him In the effort and CIV
ing the alarm oficer Randall. ofthe F0urteenth pre-
cinct fastened 10 the place and cut hlm down. he
was th en- removed TO the station mouse, where nc
had ample time TO reflect upon his foolishness
The New York herald., 1869-01-26

The Chinese Mission to America and Europe
Is one Of the liyeliest Of the many lively ques-
tions Of the hour. When it became known
that an American was to be the chief of that
embassy, not only to his own country, but to
all the Courts of Europe Europe and America
were equally astonished. Why should it be
SOP No one could answer. The European
journals were tickled and tried to laugh.
Some miserable American journals pooh
poohed the affair and called it party move.
Not little dudgeon was called forth on both
Continents. Mr.. Burlingame and his Chinese
friends came here and conquered. Mr.. Bur-
lingame and his friends went to London and
conquered. The partisan journals on this side
remained doubtful. The European journals
were still stubborn and little cold The
HERALD alone, seeing the result at far dis
tance, never doubted. When all the American
journals were cold and unkindly the HERALD
predicted European success. We did so be-
cause we knew that new era had come--an
era in love with truth and justice. The
London success did not convince doubters.
lHo hEhALD Sdlu tuut MT DuEuuSuiuc .
success in London implied success all over
Europe, and that the Courts of Paris of
Vienna, of Berlin, of St. Petersburg, would
follow the example of the Court of st. James.
The result has proved that we were right. Mr..
Burlingame and his friends have gone to Paris,
and the kindness shown them by the Emperor
and his Minister has been quite equal to the
kindness shown them in America and in
London. So will it be until the end. All
over Europe the new diplomacy will be ac-
knowledged and encouraged. The Emperor
Napoleon, who knows the modern world better
than most men now living-pity he cannot live
always-could not deny himself the little joke
that 1t was funny to find the youngest nation
pleading for the oldest; but the allusion
seems to have been so delicate that we
can only say it was pregnant with compliment
rather than with jealousy. 1t is pleasant to
think that China is to be admitted to the family
of civilized nations, but the pleasure is in
creased by knowledge of the fact that the
initiation of this great reform is due to the
United States. The Burlingame mission at
Washington, in London, in Paris, only proves
that the era is new and that new policy is
necessary.
The New York herald., 1869-01-26

THE GRANT-BANKs SuPERsEDURE. = The
Lawrence Mass American-General Banks
district-of the 23d instant, referring to the
controversy about General Banks having been
ordered to supersede General Grant, says =
''We happen personally to know the official
autographic orders are now in the hands Of
General Grant" That fact being settled, we
suppose there is no objection on the part Of
those most concerned In the controversy to
shake hands with General Grant and let the
matter drop,
The New York herald., 1869-01-26

NEW YORK STYLES IN ST. LOUISA recent
investigation Of the financial affairs Of st. Louis
shows that the proceeds of the sale Of city
bonds were often withheld from the treasury,
thousands of coupons were abstracted, money
was taken by forgery, fraud, larceny and false
pretences, forced balances made good false
statements Of accounts, pay rolls altered,
straw men in the receipt Of large salaries and
a general system of stealing pyactised all
around. st. Louis will soon Be the metropolis
OF the West,
The New York herald., 1869-01-26
the PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH.
Lecture by George Alfred Townse nd, Of
Washington.

Washington.
This was the subject Of lecture, humorous and hi
torica, delivered In the Presbyterian church at ISoh
street. washington Heights. last night, by George
Alfred Townsend, OF washington O. II described
the German Pilgrim Fathers who took advantage OF
the opportunities afforded them TO colonze the Mid
die states and from whose stock large percentage
OF the American people are descended. u sketcheu
the condition OF Germany at the period OF 'he'r c
uration. and Inscribed the stod and unchanged con-
ditto, OF the people OF the old eastern colonies OF
pennsylvapa TO her obstinate adherence TO the dia
Icct sects and customs OF the seventeenth century
when there was a reaction against Ieain'ng ine lec
terIstlc OF his writings OF many scenes common IN
the Dutch country-hog killing, beer making,
by these as well ~ by q number OF original poems
Illustrative OF the subject. Arrangements nave
been made TO have Mr.. Townsend repeat ms lecture,
which was givsn by the way, for tue benent oi the
washington deirh,s Librart and Reading Room.