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The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1869-03-17

A Contributor to Boston paper
says, in regard TO the new Secretary Of
the Navy: "Having been personally
acquainted with Mr.. A. L. Borie for
many years, can, without fear Of be.
ing mistaken in the man, say that his
popularity in Philadelphia is unsur-
passed. His appointment to the Cab
net must have astonishcd himself more
than anybody else. A more true,
honest, whole-souled man cannot be
found. His selection indicates that
President Grant looks at character and
fitness"
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APOLITICAL CURIOSITY.

ANY person who may be fond of a
political curiosity could have witness
edOne in Waynesbdsg on Friday last.
They could have seen six high
souled, intelligent, honorable, lat least
they want people to think them SOY
lawyers watching the polls the greater
part Of the day to defeat Geo. S. JEFF.
ferry from being elected Justice of the
Peace, and by that means hinder him
from supporting those dependent on
him for support. This is indeed
an age OF chivalry-tor christianity
must succumb to party because the
Messenger says so. Stick to the party,
beloved brethren. 81
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Tor the REpr
EXPECTATION.

"By grains Of sand are mountains raised
BY drops Of water are oceans tilled."
One second at time has formed
the worlds history within six thoIs.
and years. Thus in every avenue ol
thought in which we turn, atoms Of
matter build towering heights, stretcl
in bOundlfss plains, or sweeping along
the surging waves of time, pile ur
mountains Of greatness, or scatter thcil
debris in inglorious strite.- Thus man
frafl man, in imitation of nature,
m1sGtier power, attempts TO rule tho
world of thought by letter, word, OIL
sentence wrought. But Of all the
wordy conflicts Of pen and paper, tn,
strife Of imaginative, stage struck he.
roes, the vast piles Of literary compo
sition that are weekly turned out upon
the world, is the moving wonder oftht
present hour. Of this vast concourse
this passing panorama of'life, this liv-
ing, surging, seething caldron ofanima'
ted matter; how much, we ask, of all
this busy, bustling throng of thought
will By worthy to survive the moment
that calls it forth? How many of the
writers that served ts while away our
GstleSs houss .have really cast grain
ofsaud upon the mountain Of discov-
cred thought, or cast a single drop Of
water INTO the worlds literary ocean!
How many minds that now struggle
SO valiautly for the immortal wreath
to crown the victor's brow, will really
outlive the scraps of paper that serve
to advertise their names. And yet
without this attrition Of mind, this
constant graphing ofthonght, this ac-
tivity OF the present age-thc world
would sink into the listless ponenity
Oft the dark agesj nay worse--as our
elevation is greater, our fall would be
deeper, our shame more debasing.
Although much matter may be thrown
on the mountain side Of truth only to
be washed away, perhaps a single
grain may weld itself to the living
mass of solid, patient silent thought; q
single idea, which renewing its vigor
in eternal youth will serve as the touch.
stone or we'll spring to invigorate and
refresh the explorers of truth along the
dusty highway Of undiscovered science.
Thus the humblest, as we'll as the
more powerful thinkers and writers Of
the age, hope to embalm their names
on the roll Of the Immortal few chat
are not born to de-" q. w.D.
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THE GARNET.

Owing to tho ineligibility Of A. 7.
Stewart, he was compelled to resign,
and the Cabinet has been reformed,
almost entirely. Hamilton Fish, oi
New York, has been appointed Secre-
tary ofState; Gov. Boutwell,, of Mass,
Secretary of Treasury; Gen. Rawlins
Grants chief of Staff, Secretary Of
War.
+. B. Washburno has been appoint
ed Minister to France, and Andrew G.
Curtin Minister to Russia. Gen,
Iongstreet, it is. rumored, has been
appointed to position in the Custom
House at New Orleans. At this date
it is also remorcd that Geo, V. Law
renee will be appointed First Assis-
tant Postmaster General. The Papers
did not come Saturday, SO we are at
loss to know how affairs have been
settled. We take from the Pittsburgh
Commercial the following history Of
some of the Cabinet officers:
The new Attorney General, Judge
T.. lockwood Hoar, was for many
years one of the leading members OF
the Massachusetts bar, and for a halt
l.-i.-..s,. vags lids been. on the Supreme
Bench Of that State. He is regarded
as almost at the head Of the New Eng
land bar, is one of the old school Free
Soilers, man ofthe highest character
and standing, and all inveteratc enemy
of fraud and double dealing in every
shape. lie is about ftly-thrcc years
Of age, in full possession of all his
faculties, is nothing ofa politician, and
viii be cordially hated by the whisky
ring and all other corrupt rings in the
country. ...
Mr.. Borie is retired Philadelphia
merchant, a man otabilty, of strictest
integrity, thigh standing and ofcul,
ture and wealth. He has been 70,
some time Vice Pres't of the Union
League Of Philadelphia. While moi
an active politician, he has always Ia
ken lively interest in the questions
of the day. lie is pronounced Re.
publican, and has given large sums to
further tho interests of that party in
Pa. Leading men from the State, who
are not politicians, say the appointment
is one of the best that could have been
made from the State.
The selection of Gov. Cox for the
Interior, gives general satisfaction. III
fact this is unanimous, except with
those who opposed his course when
johnson broke with Congress. Blu,
all conccdc him ability and an honesty
which emincntIy ft him to do the
work expected of him, in breaking
down the land spectators and the In.
dian thieves.
| The choice of OK. Senator Cresswcll
Of Maryland, for Postmaster General
gives general satisfaction. His entire
fitness is not questioned. He is the
leader of the Radical Republicans oi
his State, and the rejoicing among
,hnss-ei hia class horo j. of II very en-.
thusiastic character.
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HON. u. 70. DONLEi.

On the 4th inst, the new represent
ative from this district was sworn III
and took his scat. Without any cxpe-
rience as a Legislator, and unknown
to so many of his constituents as apub'
lie man some anxiety may be naturally
felt as TO how he will act in the emcr-
gencics now pressing fast upon the
National Congress. His predecessor,
Mr.. Lawrence has been in public life
long enough to know personally near
iy every one of his constituents, and
leaves the House with record which
no honest man can gainsay, nor any
Republican fail to endorse.
But Mr.. Donlcy is a new man with
a record to make and IN experience to
gain. In a recent conversation with
the Captain we took occasion to inter-
rogate him upon most of the promi-
neht measures now before the people,
aud we feel satisfied that he eaters the
House an earnest supporter Of The Ad
ministration of Gen. Grant, aud a con-
sistent, determined champion ofhoncs-
ty in dealing with the National credi-
tors; of frugalty and retrenchment in
public expenditures and Of the stern-
est and most summary justice to those,
whether in or out of Office, who are
lefrauding the revenue of Millions,
and thus giving countcnance to a vir-
tual Reputation ofthc National Debt.
We trust even fhose who have opposed
his election will be more than satisfied
with his course as Representative
Monongdhela Republican.
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LRGlSLAfCRE.
HARRISBURG, March 8, 1869.

HARRISBURG, March 8, 1869.
HousE.-The House met this even
ing, when large number of petitions
were presented. Mr.. Wilson objected
to the custom Of handing them TO the
Clerl, without reading, on the ground
ofinterierence with the right Of petit
ton. The Speaker ruled the point
well taken.
The use of the hall was granted to
the State Agricultural Convention on
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. Cleariield--A resolution re-
turning to the Senate the tax bill, on
the ground that all such bills must
originate in the House. Adopted,
Mr.. Davis "A joint resolution rati-
flying the fifteenth Constitutional
amendment. Adopted
Mr.. McGinniss- Abolishing pun
ishment by death, and providing for
punishment of murder in the first de-
gree.
Mr.. Subcrs, of Philadelphia-Au-
thorizing the Adiutant General to sell
or exchange unavailable arms and
military stores.
Mr.. Bum, of Philadelphia-Join'
resolution urging Congress to place
the soldiers of 1919 upon the same
footing on the pepsionfoll as those OF
the late war.
The Governor tashy signed the
death warrants ofGeo. s, 'rwitchel, Jr.,
and Gerald Eaton, of Philadelphia,
for execution ON Thursday, April Sih,
SENArE.-Mr. Searight--To au
thorize the managers of Uniontown
Gas and Water Company to transfer
its franchises to repeal the prohibitory
liquor laws OF West Newton and Mount
Pleasant, Westmorland county.
Mr.. Lowry--Joint resolution nti
flying the fifteenth constitutional
amendment.
A communication from the Cover
norwns read, transmitting the fifteenth
constitutional amendment for ratiiica
ton.
March II, 1869.
SENATE MIR. Erret presented o
petition from the Pennsylvania clerk.
in Washington City, asking for tho
right to vote at home.
"A large number of memorials in
favor Of and against the Fifteenth
Amendment were presented.
Mr.. Davis introduced u resolution
postponing the vote on the Fifteenth
Constitutional Amendment until tn,
9th inst, to allow the people an op'
portunity of expression on the subject
which, on motion of Mr.. Olmsted
was referred to the Committee on Fed
cral Relations by a strict party vote
Mr.. Searight introduced a bill rcla
ting to lateral railroads in Faycite anl
Washington counties, allowing parties
to abandon works and the courts tt
make equitable settlement Of thcil
affairs; also, allowing oral testimony
to establish the will of John Calver
of Greene county.
The Constitutional Amendment wa'
discussed by Messrsi White, Osterhout
fisher, Stinsgn and. Errst in fav~
and Mr.. McIntire against ratification
and then passed finally by a part!
vote.
Mr.. Fisher gave notice that h'
would introduce bill striking TIN
word white out Of the State Constitu
ton.
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F,r the RxrusLIcAs.
ExAxINkriON.

Mr.. EDrroI:-Iwish to give no.
tice of an examination held at SCOTS
School House, on Nbddy creek, March
10. The school AS taught the pre-
sent term by Miss Lizzie Babbit, oil
Wayncsburg. Tn, exercises COM
menced at 9 o,sI(, all the reading
classes being ex Eed first.
The audience was entertained with a
defamation by Ms K. A. Scott; after
which the Primary y'iSteliectual Arith-
metic class was elAe,l which readily
disposed ofall the examples and oral
questions given them in a very salts.
factory manner.
The class in Written Arithmetic
was then examinedin such u thorough
mauner as to convince the spectators
that they possessed = good, practical
knowledge of the snljcct. The sub
iects taken up wcrwfractions, proper
ton, per centago aaA square root. An
essay was then readily Miss Lizzie f.
Scott; subject, The ,ed man of the for
est,
Tho audience VI 1Teu dismissed for
an hour, and owii,A b,he inclemency
of the weather all were compelled to
remain indoors; but as a good supply
ofpies and cakes were on hand, there
was no lack of enjoyment.
At o'clock the school was called
to order, and piece spoken by one
of the scholars. Grammar class call
ed. The teacher asked MIR. A. j,
IWaychoif to examine the class which
be did, and the class did well. Next
was defamation by Miss Emma
Love. 3t
The advanced sss in Mental
Arithmetic was called. The example,
given them Were the laost difficult in
the book; but all we're analyzed
promptly. The clas5 also disposed
readily of several qals:ious given by
teachers present, conn Sencing those pre-
sent that they could solve any problem
in the hook. The Fifth reader was
called to read Lochisls Warning, fol-
lowed by the rcadiusof an alphaheti'
cal catalogue by lIr. G. X. Scott
which was splendid.
The class in Physical Geography was
called, which was doabtlcss interesting
to all. The principal subject was tho
currents. They wcn we'll traced. A
periodical was next read by Miss Ma
ry +. Scott, which was very well re-
ceived.
This closed the exercises, and al
went home glad to think they had
such Il good time, bit soon sorry tha
school was closed. lIiss Babbit's,suc
cess this %in~r con, ebutcs largely t
the cumuli of nrgutNnts in favor o
females for winter schools, provided
they secure position i'll an cniightencc
community. BE it said to the credi
of the Directors that she recei, ell tn,
same wages as male teachers.
.....-, AN OBSERVER.
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sTICK TO THE NOMINATION.

The above order appears to be dis.
regarded by the Democrats when i,
suits the convenience ofthe Court. house
clique, or the leaders of the Ku Klux
At the election Friday, Mr.. John Wi
ley had been nominated for Inspector
of election at the Democratic primary
election, and his name printed on the
tickets, yet the clique had his name ta.
ken of, AMI that Of \Vm. Hays, de-
featel candidate for Justice Of the
Peace ut the primary election, substitu.
ted and elected. .Ah, John, you were
too COOL u soldier to be found in such
company. Beware ofthem, honesty
is not in their composition. ~.
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case, should we rot also ia the other Z
There is one thing that has always
made us doubt whether the Negro is
really inferior to the white man: We
lay it down as n maxim, that where
two races come in contact for any
length of time, the superior race will
preserve its originality, and the inte-
rior race will adopt the customs and
language of the superior. Any man
who has travelled in the South knows
that the whites invariably Use the Ne
gro lingo, and in great measure
have adopted the customs and manners
Of the blacks. Why is tlris2 Let
him who can, answer.
For long years we boas,ed that in
this country erery man is free, while
we not only denied the freedom, but
even the manhood, Of one portion Of
our population. Well might the hen.
..., fiery Irishman say,
"rcar down tho Haunting lio."
Young Democrats speak ut contests
and commandments of universal lib
erty and the right ofall men to be free,
because they know that such is the
teachings ofthc bible and ofeducation
AMI than they .tarn anh SIIi,n' chine
against Negro suffrage. Men who
who profess to obey the golden rule,
utter their bitter invectives against
their fellow man, merely because his
skin is black. Sleek faced pharisecs
liit up meek eyes to heaven and say,
"stand by thyself, black man, ! am
holicr than thou" and go thence to !,
low groggery, and corrupt the young
men who gather about them by telling
the lowest, most vulgar tales that ever
found expression in brothcls. We can
point TO such men.
1t argued that the adoption OF
Negro suffrage would degrade the
white race. Who argue thus? Men
who arc engaged in preaching that
gospel which can alone refine the race
or those engaged in the cause Of educa.
ton? No, you find them to be the
lowest specimens Of humanity, men
who are doing more to degrade the
white race than all the negroes COM
bincd could do.
Is it not patent to every one that
since the hope of freedom in its true
sense has been cherished by tho Negro,
he las improved himself: A few
years ago they were generally worthless
and i,nprovi,lent, stunning work
Now they are among the most indus.
trious of our citizens. They have adj
vanced faster since the war than the
white race. 1t is idle to say he is no,
fit to vote, when we see white men
selling their votes f3r a drink of whis-
key.
| We would like 10 continue this fur
ther, but have not room. The argu-
nents upon this question have become
familiar to all. We have been charged
with cowardice for not sSoner speak
ing upon this subjects This will
probably dispose of that charge.
Negro suffrage is a coming reality,
Soon the Constitutional Amendment
viii be adopted by the requisite mum.
Der of States, and the, thing settled
For one, we shall be heartily glad
that the everlasting "Msgcr" Is soon
to be driven out ofpolitics. With the
spirit of the Declaration of Iaaepen-
dencc fully carried out in the giving to
all men equal rights we shall look
to see our country Non to occupy the
greatest position in the world, and to
remain undivided till the end of time.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1869-03-17

Ton Hoop died composing--and
that, too, humorous poem. lie IS
said to have remarked that he was dy-
ing out Of charity to the undertaken,
who wished to urn q lively Hood.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1869-03-17

You may rise early, go to bed late,
read much, and devour the marrow of
the best authors; and when you have
done all, be as meagre in regard to true
and useful knowledge as Pharaoh's
lean kline after they had eaten the fat
ones
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1869-03-17

A traveller inquired Of a guide the
reason why "echo" was always spoken
of as a "she," and was informed that
it was because it always has the last
word.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1869-03-17

The chief secret of comfort lies in
not suffering trife to vex one, and in
prudently cultivating an underground
Of small pleasures, since very few great
ones are let on long leases.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1869-03-17
FANCY DRESS GOODS!

New styles Of Shawls, single and double. A
c"i,f'eta stoet of furs, new styles. Heat qUali.
" shiriing. Flannel, Iisached Musiius q WhISs
Goods. lace curtains, new pattcrns: IadIes'
new Sik krts
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NEW DRESS 7RI.NMINGSi I

New styi. Of siik Frlngcs, 0imp and Head.
lngs TO IN tch; Fancy Dr~s and sack Iiuttons.
SILK Jet and velvet buttons; lilack Velvet Rib..
bons; oiored Velvet Buttons; o null limo of I'm.
broideries and Insertions " match; Lace Hand
kcrChicis and Collars; Edgings and LIces: Vai.
ruclu Inces; GrenRdine for Vel NJ Machine xev.
Ing silks; Hosiery and Gloves; Alexander kid
Gloves for ladscs and misses; Gents CssulnlerO
and Cloth Gloves; Fur ana Rucisskin Gloves,
Undcrshirts Drawers, Susleihrrs, Necktlss. cDls
lars and cuts, Notions ail,l lewsiry.
Wall paper, Carpets, Floor Cloths, Window
shades, Zephyr and kniitihg Yarns.
Fushionnbia clothing for Gents and boys.
which Will be sold vt reduced prices. A fiiiI
stock Of new Hats and caps. which " III be sold
st small pnriis. r.tTI
\ null fine of iall Trimmings aud Milisnary
goods OF tho latest and hest fashions, New style
lHdics Hats. trimmed and untrimmrsi; Hat aad
Bonnet frames; finest of French AMI American
Flowers for Tho FAN SEASON; Ostrich feathers;
Manufactured plnmes ofdifcrcnt ShMles; Hon.
net silks and Neivets, all coiors; Nslvets aAd
Pushes In null lil.es VI col0ts new styia hstin
ltibbons, all widths and shaleg Bonnat and
trimming ribbons, all shades: sash ribbons; new
style ofSilk and beaded Laces; Mnlines, Tnriet.
ons, Black English Grapes; Grape Wells and Col-
hrs; null line OF Mourning Goods; all numbers
Of toaksS Machine thread; nreakfsst Nhawis,
Nublcs, Fancy Hoods and Corsets; u full line Si
everything usually kept Ina 49,
FIRST CLASS TRIMMING STONE!t
l ih,rnl Ec,iuctiona mntfc IN MlilIusva y
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"MY son, you must study hard, or
you will never be President"
"But never expect to be, Mother,
Pm Democrat"
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The Hindoos extend their hospi.
tality to their enemies, saying: "The
tree docs not Withdraw its shade even
from the wood-cutter."
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1869-03-17

IKE's last trick was to throw Mrs.
Partington's old gaiter in the al
Icy, and call the old lady down from
the third floor to see au alley-gaiter.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1869-03-17

MANY go up in grand balloons ofin-
ventive daring, and come very sudden
y down IN parachutes ofthc same. ...D
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Dry Goods.
GREAT coNrLlcf MMlNrsr i

with null and beautiful stock Of the lAiSsS
Fashions tor Ladies' and Gentlsmsn, eOnstsSinS
Of Ladies' choice Dress Goods, nne frsnuh Ne
Shades FRENCH popiihs, ehangcabie Pupiins.
best quality Apacas, all eolors, Elaek Sliks wilh
white edge, Hack and Brown Waterproof eloths.
or nvW styles OF
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. To most men, any other parkilooks
kindlier and smiles more sweetly than
q sulphurous park ofartillcry. s.,l
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THE Legislature Of Pa. has passed
the Constitutional Amendment.
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