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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-02-18

- Tax Payers will notice that
the Democrats of the lower branch
of the Ohis Legislature, on Mon
day, adopted a resolution to give
81 600 of the peoples money for a
lot of bound-up talk of Democrats
Is or 20 years ago. Persons hay
ing copies of DavY Crooketts' Al
m3nac will take notice and be ready
for proposals. Cour.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-02-18

Fayetfo ay to LoodgesNda tOtSofFrea and Ao'
ceptps Masons, meets on the first Wednes
day evening after the full moon, and when
-'pShs moon fulls on Wednesday, on that
4 ening. MILLS GARDNER, W sMi j. P
7RoBrNRoN, S. W; P. E. MoREHoUsE, j,
W;aN1 M ESTiMsoN3 SeD,; u. l. Ro9N-
soN, j. D.; ]. MlsER, Treas; B. IT, MIL
.1IKAx, Sec; L. @. KARNEY, Tyler.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-02-18
r. A. NJ.

Fayette Chapter Royal Arch, Masons; meets . 7;
on the Wcdn sday evening before the full
moon. John NJ Turk, IL. p; 5. N Ieoman'
King J. 4. ely, scribej j. ". Cleayeland Z
H.; Mills Gardner. p, S.; w r Cieayelaana
is g. NJ III Vail; B L, Mouser, G NJ list Vail
B. II. Milllkan Sec'y; John Miser, Treasurer.
L. G. Karney, Guard.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-02-18
OFFICIAL DIRE TORY.

Judge of ,Favette Common Pleas Court
AS DickExso Of Highland County. 5
Probate Judge IS. B. YEoMAY,
Prosecuting Attorney H B. MAYNARD
Sherift-CoNRkp GAMs, vtTE, -
CLERK Of Court-R. MILLKAN.
Auditor.-ABRL MoCANDLEss.
Treasurer "A. @ JOHNSON
RScoFdeF.-Z9 w. HEAGLER. E7. ga
.Surveyor-+-JApKscA. MeLEAS.
Coroner. CARR. ....-..
commissioners ALLEN HEAaLER, " IL
LIAM CLARK, ENos REEDER.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-02-18

" prappred 70 ,furnish the puhlie
Efth ANY desagp psioH " saddIos, Hernsss,
Collars ..Lines, Brides, Hsltirs, ahd AN
hing IN his line - business, manufni
,urfd ont oftbe best qnality " matsFial,
md made up in the best style.
He invites those in want n any tIiaR
? The way o. harness of plo@ Eeafa, d
the him call, and be win wntrant shat
ON end win give them as good, Il htt
"' bargains than they cen get else.
.ng ci /. p REID
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-02-18
Uhe gsrald.
PUBLISHED EVERY
THURSDAYt MORNING G
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

The following prices for advertising
have been agreed upoh by the puplishers
of newspapers in this town; -
One square, one inSeittioq- 177S ! OO Uo
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-02-18

Temple. Lodge, No. 227, meets at Wash
ington every Tuesday evening, at their
hail on Court street j. N. VANDEMAN,
NaGS HIP GHERHYsV. GG Q. PARvIN'
r. s.; L. G. KARNEY, P. s.; G. l.. GETz,
Treasurer.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-02-18
SCHOOL, EXAMINES.

DC. EASTMAN, P. E. MoREHousE, J B.
PRIDsY The Board meets At Washington
on the third Saturday ofevery month also
she first saturday. intAprlf, May, August
gepternber, Nct0ber and November.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
NOT comnUsTIHLE.
what Caused the burning of Wands'
Patent Footing Factory.

patent tEOOfAhB n aCtOEys
The fire last Wednesday afternoon which
resulted in the destruction Of Wands' Pat
ent Roofing establishment, on North Mar
ket street, has been attributed by many
persons not familiar with the subject to the
enormously conceived idea that a portion
of the material used in the manufacture Of
roofing at Wands' factory is highly inham-
mable. A careful examination of the ruins
shows conclusively that the gum used IN
the preparation of this roofing material, in
stead Of being combnstible, is not easily
ignited, and is TO some extent able TO resist
the action of fire. The scene of the burned
factory was yesterday visited by number
OF gentlemen interested on the subject,
some of whom were surprised to find
that great heaps OF the roofing gum
which were most exposed had passed I'M
scathed through the fiery crucible. Barrels
of the material. which were nearest the en-
CINE, where the fire originated and burned
most fiercely, are still there with their
slaves and hoops partially burned of, but
the gum is as good as ever. A plank floor
in the first story, overwhich the fire surged
and swept in all its mad fury, was covered
over with coating of this roofing gum,
and as n consequence was but little in
jured. Barrels of the material, piled up IN
an exposed position just outside rear
wall which fell in, did nottake fire. That the
fire originated from cause wholly dlscon-
nected from the character of material used
in the manufacture of Wands roofing is
easily apparent upon an examination OF the
circumstances. The factory was covered
with ''pitch and gravel roof, and there
was considerable wood work about and
above the furnace and engine, from the
heat of which melted portions of the old
roof ignited. The ruins are still in the con-
dition in which they we're left by the de-
vouring element, end the proprietors of
the factory a1e anxious that persons inter
ested in the matter should call and see
which was most to blame for the disaster
that has befallen them-their own style
of roofing or the old fashioned ''pitch"
which happened to be above them on this
occasion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
A Nashville Editor in California.

We have a letter from Ben G. Truman,
the starter and editor, for length of time
of the Nashville Press, dated San Francisco,
California, Dec. H. Mr.. Truman is well
known here and has many friends. He
was at one time the special correspondent
of the Forney Press, after severing his
connection with the Press of this city We
have seen him in social circles and we have
seen him on the sanguinary fields of New
Hope Church and Peachtree Creek. In
each sphere he is the same genial, gentle
manly, Ben Truman. He was also for a
time President Johnson's private and con-
fidential correspondent. Accompanying
the letter is the following marriage notice:
TRUMAN-IALLARD-In Los Angeles, December
Sth, by the Rev. Mr.. Burton, Ben. c. Truman
to Augusta Mallard.
The letter states that he would leave for
Washington in a few days from the date of
his letter with his hfe-partner on a bridal
tour Possibly he may take Nashville in
his way on the trip. We congratulate Mr..
Truman on the contamination of his felicity,
and hope that every dream entertained of
welded bliss will meet a full realization.
Ashe journeys from the Golden-gate City,
may bright blossoms bestrew the pathway of
himself and the bright being at his side,
with whom he is bound in silken bonds TO
walk hand in hand, adown the journey of
life. May the roses of sharon bloom
about their feet and the ''Star of Bethle-
hem" beam above their heads tillthe golden
gates of Paradise stand ajar for their en-
trance into eternal peace and happiness.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
New Advertisements.

For fine fresh New Orleans oranges, figs,
candies. and all kinds of Christmas nick
max, everybody is hurrying to Antonio
Corrieri's fruit store, No. 20 Church street
Geo. f. Akers has received large lot Of
Palmetto cigars and other brands, which he
will sell at reduced prices.
w. d. Kline is selling toilet sets at re-
duced prices-Masonic Temple.
craftsman" sails this evening.
The afflicted should read the certificate
of DIR. Banning, and consult him at the
Maxwell House.
First National Bank will be closed on
Christmas day.
Grand auction sale by Albert 4 Seeman
thi3 morning.
The Catholic ladies of the city and
Edgefeld have a grand fair beginning on
the 27th, in the Catholic schoolhouse, on
Vine street, facing the capitol. Everybody
should go and aid them in their laudable
efforts.
Five-twenty coupons, due January 1, are
bought at the National Savings Company,
corner Union and College streets, the
same as gold without rebate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
BOLD ROBBERY.
Disguised Men Rob the Express
office ut Huntington of between
$1,000 and 81, ZOO.

We have received the following brief par
ticulars of bold robbery perpetrated at
Huntingdon, on the Nashville and North
western Railroad, night before last.
About l o'clock Wednesday night last,
two men in disguise entered the Office of
the Express agent at Huntingdon, for the
purpose of robbery. Upon their entrance,
Mr. Cole, the agent, rose and demanded
their business. Their only reply was a
blow which felled him to the ground,
severely injuring him, but not fatally. They
secured the key of the safe from the pocket
of the agent, and while one of the parties
held Cole, the other proceeded to open the
safe and abstract about So, $780, which had
been sent to parties there. One package
of $4,000, belonged to E. T. McGill which
was sent from this city on Wednesday last,
in return for sales of cotton. The rest in
smaller packages belonged to other parties
The supposition Is that the thieves have
been watching the deliveries of the Express,
as few nights ago they entered the house
of W. L. McCutcheon, a cotton merchant
at Hickman, cut out the door of the safe,
and realized about 500 in specie. After
committing the robbery at Huntingdon, the
robbers gave Mr.. Cole orders not to leave
his Office before daylight, or they would
kill him. He was so severely injured that
he could not get away, and did not leave
till friends at that place came to his assist
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
Dr. Banning.

Many of our citizens, physicians and
ministers have visited DR.. Banning and
heard his lectures since he has been in our
city. They are unanimous in speaking in
highest terms of his views, and the excel
lence and adaptability of his braces, to the
invention and perfecting of which DR.. B.
has devoted some forty years labor and
study. Many of the afflicted have availed
themselves of his advice and procured
braces and have cause to rejoice at the
comfort and relief thereby afforded. In
this connection we call attention to the
card of E NJ Fonnt in to-daY's naner.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
NEWS OF THE DAY.

No street music is allowed in Paris.
Arizona wants better mail facilities.
There are $4,000 English troops in
Ireland.
Michigan has l., 300 miles of railroad.
Horses freeze to death in the streets of
Montreal.
There are seven Jewish periodicals pub
lished in Paris.
Comparatively few passengers are going
| to Europe at present.
Wyoming Territory has but seven hun
dred women.
Eastern chestnuts are sold at IS cents a
pound in San Francisco.
The Cuban lobby is said to be the
largest in Washington.
Some citizens of Massachusetts are
moving for separate prisons for women.
Lead and copper ore were discovered
in the west shaft of the Hoosac tunnel,
last week.
The belle of Covington, Ky, wears
number Fights, and is passionately fond of
bears meat.
The Baptists of New York State have
paid one million dollars within the last
year in building and repairing churches.
The Gross marble quarry at Lee, Mass,
will furnish the marble for the Capitol at
Albany, n. Y.
Five soldiers were branded cd" and
drummed out of service at Fort Whipple,
Arizona Territory, recently, for the crime
of desertiOn.
Horse car fare in Philadelphia will be
reduced from seven to five cents after
March l.
The boot, shoe and leather traders of
New England are about to organize a
Board of Trade
New York store rents down town are
twenty-five to forty per cent. lower than
they were two years ago.
In Milton, there is a girl who has a
string with 900 buttons upon it, no two
alike She can tell where she obtained
every one of them.
They are trying, and with apparent Sue
cess, locomotives for drawing omnibuses
in the busiest streets of Paris.
The emigrant trains eastward from Cal
ifornia are crowded with mechanics and
laborers, who, the San Francisco papers
claim, are driven out by cheap Chinese
labor
The small boys of Columbia, S. c.,
are wild at the appearance of an organ
grinder with bis monkey, the first since
the war.
Some of the California towns have
enacted that there shall be no more
screeching and bowling at Chinese du-
nerals.
Earrings representing butterflies, toads,
snails, and birds of paradise, arc both
unique and fashionable.
A lecturer in New York recently stated
that all of the churches in that city ''piled
into one heap would not equal in size the
present remains of the tower of Babel"
Some of the handsome young ladies of
New York agree to make the bride pres
ent of one hundred dollars value for the
privilege of acting as bridesmaid.
Petitions are circulating in Indiana for
signatures, praying Congress to refuse to
admit any Southern State or Western Ter
ritoTy, unless its constitution prohibits the
sale of intoxicating liquors.
In Hartford they expect to have
grand Christmas feast on beef. Two
steers, only six years old, and weighing
6, 500 pounds, are to be slaughtered for /
the epicures of that town to try to get fats
with.
An Ohio journal tells story of widow |
"a spiritualist-who was recently married !
by medium TO a gentleman whom she |
had not seen for two years, he being dead, |
and who, after the ceremony, went home |
and sat down to a sumptuous marriage |
east !
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
Bust of StonewaH Jackson.

Our well known young artist, Ambrose
Morrison, has just completed bust of
Stonewall jackson in bronze, which is pro-
nounced by those who were acquainted
with the distinguished and lamented hero,
as the most striking likeness that has been
given to the world. Mr.. Morrison made
the model in clay from photographs in his
possession, and has succeeded in producing
a work of art which will make him a lasting
fame. We congratulate him npon his sue
cess, and shall chronicle with pleasure his
progress in a profession SO suited to his
talent and genius
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
The Buck Lewis Alteration.

The gentleman who had the alteration
with Buck Lewis, striking him with a
weight, desires US to state the circum-
stances. He did not strike him because
he voted for the convention, but because of
his wicked impertinence on the occasion.
Buck, as it is explained, went into his bust
ness house, when he said to him, Il believe
yove you voted for the convention" At
this Buck said eyes, and it is none of your
id business if / did, was the angry re-
ply. The gentleman said that no man,
black nor white, should talk to him in that
fashion with impunity. Buck, with another
oath, gave him to understand that he
could help himself, and squared off for
fight, whereat the blow was inflicted. This
Is the version of the affair substantially as
detailed to us, and out of this grew the
difficulty
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
The Freedmen,s bureau Coming.

We are informed by Baltimore CORES
pOndent to a Washington paper that Gen.
o. o. Howard, Commissioner of the Freed
mems Bureau, has appointed Brevet Col.
Ben. P. Runkle, Superintendent of Educa-
ton in Kentucky, Brevet Col J. R. Lewis,
also Superintendent of Education in the
State of Georgia, and also Brevet Capt. ].
A. Sladen, commission to assemble at
Nashville, Tenn, on Wednesday, Doth
inst, for the purpose of a careful hearing
Of complaints of claimants for government
bounty made against officers or agents of
the Freedmens Bureau or other persons
concerned in the payment Of bounties to
colored soldiers, sailors or marines. They
are to make report or recommendations to
the Commissioner to enable him to correct
any abuses that may be found to exist.
Their sessions will be held respectively at
Nashville and Columbia, Tenn, and Hunts
vile, Ala, or at any other points in the
States of Tennessee and Alabama, where
they shall deem it necessary for full and
careful investigation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
The Arlington Ministries.

The night of the LIST of January will be
sacred to minstrelsy, for Arlington will be
here with one of the most talented and
best appointed companies now travelling in
the country, at the Masonic Hall. We
have not had the usual number of burnt
cork performances this season that COM
mencements made some time ago led us
to expect. These MINISTRIES are too well
known to our amusement-loving citizens,
and have heretofore drawn too large and en-
thusiastic audiences, to need any COM
mendations from US. Go one and all, and
auiov q rare treat
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
The CITY Alive.

Yesterday was a clear and beautiful day.
The earth was cold and frozen, and the air
crisp and sharp--the sun shone brightly.
The streets were ablaze with sweet smiling
ladies and children. The beauty, wealth
and fashion Of the town were in the
streets, and sidewalks glittered and
sparkled with moving panorama of beauty,
andrustled with silks and satins. Thousands
were in from the country, and theprincipal
streets were lined with carriages and bug
gies, and the stores were thronged with
purchasers. All in all, it was remarkably
busv and nleaSant day
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
Recnrder,s Court

c. H. jackson, colored, regrating, dis
charged.
Rufus Mitchell, using abusive language,
S. and costs.
George Grouth and Ed. Hobson, assault
and battery, discharged.
Hester Combs and Reuben Foster, using
abusive language, $40 and costs.
John Noel, same offense, $50 and costs.
William Corrin, resisting an'officer, $50
and costs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
Finances.

The Committee on Finance was again in
consultation at the Mayors Office yester-
day. In so far as we were enabled to
gather the result of their deliberations,
they developed a deplorably embarrassing
condition of the city treasury, and a sadly
depleted state of her exchequer generally.
There are judgments to the amount of
$50, 600, for which there is a pressing and
immediate demand. From what we
could infer there were no immediate avail
able assets to meet this demand, and in the
strait the committee put their heads to-
gether to see what was best to be done.
The surroundings appeared to be so be-
logged that the capacity of the most skill
full pilot to steer clear of the breakers, was
questionable. Besides this immediate
judgment of $50, 600, there are already
judgments from magistrates, of which &C
count was made at the former calculations,
TO the amount Of Sl5O,OOO
We sincerely trust that means may be
devised to relieve the city Of her financial
DISTRESS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
Closed Tomorrow.

The Post-office, and all the City Banks,
will be closed tomorrow in honor of the
festal holiday. Persons having business
with the Banks had better transact it to-day,
and those desiring to procure their mail
from the Post-ofice had better 60 early in
the morning. as all the clerks and attaches
intend celebrating the Christmas.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
Religious Notices.

CHURCH OF THE ADvENT.-To-morrow,
being Christmas day, there will be service
at II o'clock. Sunday, being st. Stephen's
day, there will be service at I An, II AM,
and 7:3O PM Monday, st. John the Evan
gelists day, service at AN. Tuesday, the
Holy Innocents, service at AN.
ST. ANNE's, EDGEFIELD. Tomorrow,
Christmas day, there will be service at $50
AN. Sunday, there will be service at
$3.50 PM
Holy TRINITY. Tomorrow, Christmas
day, there will be service at $50 AN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
I,ennnncinrfhe world.

The st. Louis Republican Of a recent
date states that Miss Clara Peters, daughter
of DR. Peters, who killed Van Dorm, as
sumed the black veil at the chapel of the
Convent of the Visitation, in that city. She
is a convert from the Protestant faith, and
in her profession as a nun eyinces the
reality and earnestness of her convictions.
1t is a year ago since she entered the order
and assumed the white veil. She becomes
in religion Sister Mary Paula
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
Thc Ladies', PenrI.

Tue January No. of the Ladies' Pearl has
Just been issued from the press, and
although this magazine is excellent at all
times, the number before us is in point of
literary merit, ahead of all former issues,
and as a new year commencement, will be
highly acceptable to its many patrons.
The table of contents opens with ''The
Lighthouse Keepers Daughter, tale by
Mrs. NIilly May Richards, which is to be
continued in future numbers. The editor
has an article under the caption 1.-The Sep
aratiOn of Lord and Lady Byron" Molina
lRev. Father Ryan contributes a revere,
1.-THE old year and the new, that is equal
TO his very best production.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
The Ladies, Fair.

1t will be seen by referring to advertise,
ment on our second page, that the fail
given by our Catholic ladies will be held al
the new school building on Vine street, op-
posite the Capitol, and not at the st.
Cloud Hotel, as announced on Wednesday
morning. The Fair, we hear, will be
opened by lecture by Rev. NJ. Meagher,
on a subject Of much interest and consid-
cradle humor. The lecture will commence
about o'clock p. NJ, on Monday. We ex-
pect to see the hall crowded.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24

The following are the cotton quotations received
and Collegs streets, where cotton, gold, bond and
stock quotations are received hourly, and are al
ways accessible 10 the public:
NEW YoRK, 10:30-Market steady and demand
fair.
LIVERPOOL, II :15-Market steady; sales 1900
bales; uplands MD; Orleans 114d.
NEW YORK, IL :50--Markef quiet, but steady.
EEw YORK, 2:10-Market duh and prices I'M
changed; uplands 25kc. Sales on time: Jan. OAK (:
Feb. 2Sc; March 25kc
NEW YORK, 3-AIarket steady and demand fair;
sales 800 bales for export 40 bales for shipping
205 bales for speculation
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
EIr1,nnI-n.t IEcnrh Erom,1

Cad Perkins, the notorious desperate and
thief who recently disappeared from the
Workhouse, and who since then stole fine
horse and escaped, was, when he was last
heard from. in the vicinity Of Murtreesboro,
where all traces Of the scamp were lost. 1t
Is to be hoped that he will set be over
hauled and brought to speedy aud sum
mary iuStice.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
Lively.

Broad street yesterday morning pre-
scented a more HvaF appearance than we
have seen in that quarter since the war.
For several hours that thoroughfare was
perfectly jammed with wagons, filed with
I-arlor,s orioles of country produce
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
Holiday Entertainments. szE

There will be a series Of entertainments
given by the Fisk University. at Howard
Chapel, commencing tonight The en-
:ertainments will consist of vocal and in
strumental music, literary exercises, etc,
and a grand Christmas drama in four acts,
illustrating the doings of Santa Claus, ETC.
The affair promises to be one of much en-
joyment and it will no doubt be largely at
4arda5
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-24
I,emnvnI of the Debris.

The process of removing the debris and
rubbish from the sidewalks and in front Of
the burned building on Market street, was
finished yesterday, and in the evening
everything was clean and bright as new
pin, except the charred and BACKED walls
that doomed grimly and mournful enough
as sad monuments to the work Of the fire
fian1