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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

TENNESSEE KU KILN IN THE SADDLE. Tile
City of Lebanon, Tenn, was thrown into ex-
citement, about . o'clock last Thursday night
by the sudden and unexpected appearance on
the streets Of some 40 or 30 Ku.kiux, or dis
guised men. They were all well mounted and
armed They entered the city on the south
side halted at several LouSeS, got water, con-
vrrsed with several of our citizens who hap
pcned to be up at that late hour; but being
masked, and changing their voices none Of
them were recognized They accosted several
cOlored men, questioned them about what
they had been dong. examined their persons
to see if they were armed, and then passed on.
They went to the house Of Arch Ward, a
colored barber, and took from him pistol.
They then proceeded to the residence of Mr..
Peters and wife, who are engaged in teaching
the coored school in this place, and knocked
at the door. Mr.. p. opened the door and
asked what they wanted They SAID they
wanted to see the man of the house. Mr. Z.
presented himself, when they asked him what
be was doing here. Mrs. Z. responded that
she and her husband were engaged in teachiDg
school, They asked what they were teaching
their scholars? Mrs. i. replied that they
were teaching them to read and write. teach
ing them politeness and obedience to Cod
one OF them replied that THEY were God and
besides themselves there was none other
After some other conversation, Mr.. p. was
struck two or three times with a cane or
switch, infIcting 70 injury, however. Exac-
ting promise from Mr. P. TO leave in one
week, the party left. They declined to tell
us all that happened. Mr. p. has been in
Lebanon but short time, and has been very
quiet, inoflensive person.
1t is matter of regret that at this time,
wheiithe whole people are rejoicing in antici-
patton Of an early return of peace to our dis
tracted country, Lebanon, noted for the law
abiding and peaceful disposition of its citi-
zens, should be the scene of such disgrace
ful proceeding. We can inform these nrasked
geutry that Lebanon is abundantly able to
manage its own affairs, and desires not the
interference of irresponsible, self-constituted
midnight regulators. Il Lebanon (Tenn.)
Herald.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03
Another Martyr.

The Democratic papers hewail the fate of
Hester Vaughn, and charge Gov. Geary with
sundry and grievous sins for his treatment of
that virtuous lady, who seems to rival in
their affections, the late lameIted Mrs. Sur
ratt. A Democratic paper Published in Har-
risburg has the following startling queries:
who exiled Hester Vaughn?'
who forced the Welsh woman, Hester
Vaughn, 10 leave her adopted country?
who wouldn't permit Hester Vaughn, a
poor, misguided girl, to live in Pennsylva-
MIA?
Some of our readers may remember that
Hester Vaughn was convicted of infanticide
and sentenced to be hanged in Philadelphia,
The circumstances were such as TO excite
sympathy for her, and to lead to doubt as to
her guilt; and upon a represent alton of the
facts being made to him the Governor granted
a reprieve, She remained in prison for some
time when application was made for par
don. and il was stated that if the pardon was
granted she would return to England; friends
who sympathized with her having raised suf'
fcIent funds to enable her to do so. The
pardon was granted and she returned to Eng
land, The Governors action was such as to
meet the approval of every humane person.
Hester ' aughn might have been DE of the
unfortunates, more sinned against than sim
ming, or she might have been wicked wo-
man; but if she had been worse than the Mag
dalene she would not have merited punish
ment so severe as having her name dragged be-
fore the public and used to make capital for
the Democratic party. She had better been
hanged than to b. preserved for such fate,
and it must be confessed that in saving her
from the galows to conslgn her to such a
danger was an act of doubtful kindness on the
part Of &e Governor.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03
Governor Geary and his Administration

Few men have ever filled the executive
chair Of this Commonwealth with more ac-
ceptance to the masses of the people than
Governor Geury. He has been the steadfast
friend of honesty and economy in the public
expenditures He has been constantly ut his
post. and prompt in his transactions of the
public business. lie always has time to see
and to hear all business with the executive
Office. He is as easily accessible to the
humbPst man in theCommonwealth as to the
most distinguished. lie has been true to his
party; faithful to the the best interests of
the State consistent with the brilliant record
he won during the war. and the firm support
er Of those measures calculated to advance
the material prosperity Of our common couu-
try No man in this great State can bring
any charge of corruption ordishonestya against
him. If "rings" have existed he has neither
been their arologist nor supporter. His
hands are free from every stain of dishonor,
and his administration has been in no way
identif d with any scheme for t; X NC single
dollar dishonesty from the State Treasury
Had his recommendations in regard to the
management of the State Treasury been fol-
lowed, some hundreds of thousands of dollars
would have been saved TO the taxpayers -
He had nothing whatever to do with the law
under which the Treasury is managed, and if
that institution is not conducted to the salts
faction of the people, the Legislature is the
place to apply to- and not the Governor. In
the enlargement Of the executive mansion,
and the erection of the Mexican monument,
Governor Geary has exacted and enforced
the most rigid economy, and no private indi-
vidual could have been more careful of his
hard earnings, than he was with the funds of
the Commonwealth. For such conduct Gov.
Geary certainly should be commended and
sustained. If honesty of purpose, sagacity
and fidelity in the management of public af-
fairs. an untirng industry in the discharge of
public duty, and uniform courtesy aud urban
ity are qualities to be desired and commended
IN public officer, then we submit that
Pennsylvania has never had an executive,
who possessed abtthe elements of character
which go to fit man for this exalted posi-
tion, more fully than does John w. Geary.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

BULLY FOR JANE!-A fellow signing HIM
self IF. k. Martini" published his wife in
the Fredona ADVERTISER recently, whereat
the indignant Jane comes back on Martin as
follows:
Mr.. EDIToR-I noticed piece in your pa
per Of last week signed f. r. Martin, stating
that his wife Jane, (meaning me suppose,
had left his bed and board without any Just
cause or provocation, etc. Irepy first, that
said Martin. alias Francis Dupuy. never had
any bed, and if it were not for the one | left
him, he would now be sleeping on the floor.
I'd, if a mans getting drunk and raving with
the deiirium tremens every few days with Its
attendant soul,sickening hell on earth. is no
provocaton for leaving him, then | plead
guilty. Sd, am not green enough to ask
any one to trust me on his account who
could not himself get trusted for a row of
pins where he is known. 4th, claim not to
be the wife of said Martin alias Dupuy, for l
have some time since, had good reason for
believing that he has two previous wives
living, who are as huppy in the riddance OF
his whisky fumes as / am. For the above
reasons subscribe myself what | really am,
JANE BoGARDUs.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

A Coon JoKE-The Democratic papers
went into Mysteries few days ago over an
aggravated case of miscegenation. A son of
Frederick Douglass married a daughter of a
professor in one of our colleges. Having
worked up the case, pointing out its horrible
features, and duly warning the people against
the terrible fate hanging over them all if radi-
calism is permitted to triumph those sapient
editors are astonished to learn that the pro-
fessor whose daughter young Douglass married
is himself colored man. 'Phansy their
pheeliux!" They never dreamed that "pro-
Iessor" could be other than a White man.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

THE propensity to run down and decry
everything made at home, and exto articles
manufactured elsewhere, is we'll illustrated
by an anecdote told by Horace Greely, in
his last chapter of political economy DR..
CROSBY, of New Haven, an inventor of ma
chinery for making fish hooks could not get
his hooks we'll enough made to satisfy the
commission house in New York, which was
supplying the market with British FISH hooks.
Finally he took down lot himself, which
were as unsatisfactory as before. ''They
ought to please YOU" said the sly doctor,
"for they are your own hooks, bought at
your store, and packed in my boxes to test
you."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

A Poor LOOKOUT A Democratic speaker
at Providence, the other day, discussing the
prospects of the Democratic party, hopeful
ly remarked -
"As few men saved Sodom, so may few
good men save the old Democratic ship, if
firm and true in the cause"
If the Democratic party has no better
chance of salvation than the old town of
Sodom had, we advise the few righteous men
it still holds to get out of the way, and stand
from under as quickly as they can.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

WHAT THEY CouNr Os.-The Democrats
base their hopes of success in the coming
election upon the apathy of the Republicans,
They hope to see considerable falling off in
the vote of the Republicans throughout the
State They argue that the Presidential
election last fall having called out full vote,
there will be reaction this year which will
result in the falling off in the total vote and
operate to the disadvantage of the Republi.
cans, the Democrats being accustomed to
polling their full vote op ali occasions. There
is plauSabilty in this reasoning, and it be.
comes all working Republicans, especially
Vigilance Committees to see TO it that every
Republican vote is got out.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

The Democracy of Massachusetts say that
they have no new views to advance. That
is very frank way of expressing themselves,
TO say the least. Democracy generally means
opposition to any and every thing the Re-
publicaus do, without regard to its propriety,
or rightfulness. 1t is pretty hard to tell
where the Democrats of Massachusetts stand,
and it will be hurder still to tell on what
they stand in Pennsylvania, after while.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

The Chicago Posi- has this: Mr. Asa
Packer in his letter accepting the guberna-
tcral nomination of the Pennsylvania De-
mocracy, says: "My reliance, in accepting
the position OF candidate, and in agreeing to
perform executive service for the people, Is
not alone upon my own strength y Certainly
not. Mr.. Packers main relian-e is on his
greenbacks, of which he has about as many
as aLy other "bloated bondholder,"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

ENGLISH DIPLOMATS. much our
people may desire foreign missions, they are
still more desirable in England if pay is
what makes them desirable. The sum de-
manded for that service this year is 81, ,l68,-
335. The Minister to France gets $50 600
year; to Turkey, 40, 900; to China, $40, 600;
to Russia, $39. 900; to Prussia, $35, 900 -
In each instance there is grand mansion,
owned or rented by England, and kept in re-
pair, as well as splendidly furnished, out OF
money voted by the House of Commons.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

RICHNESS OF THE English LANGUAGE. The
construction of the English language must ap-
pear most formidable to foreigners One Of
them, looking at picture of number OF
vessels, said: ''See what flock of ships!"-
He was told that flock of ships WAS called
a fleet, and that feet of sheep was called a
flock. And it was added for his guidance in
mastering the intricacies of our language, that
"a flock of girls Is called bevy, that bevy
of wolves is called pack, and a pack of
thieves is called gang, and gang of an
gels is called host, and host of porpoises is
called a shoal, shoal of buffalo is called a
herd, and herd of children is called troop,
and troop of partridges is called a covey
and covey oil beauty is called a galaxy.
and galaxy of ruiIians is called horde, and
a horde Of rubbish is called heap, and a
heap of oxen is called drove, and drove OF
blackguards is called mob, and mob of
whales is called a school, and school OF
worshipers is called a congregation, and a
congregation ofengneers is called a corps,
and corps of robbers is called band, and a
band of locusts is called swarm, and swarm
of men is called crowd, and crowd of gen
tlefolks is called ELITE, and the ELITE of the
city's thieves and rascals are called roughs. u
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

Gen. Geary raised a regiment at his own
expense. What did Judge Packer do?-
Why, he went to England, while Gen. Geary
was exposing his life on the battle fe!d.-
Can there be any greater difference between
the position of any two men than this? All
true men and lovers of their country will of
course vote for the soldiers candidate, Gen.
Geary
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

Arrangements have been made for the lay
ing Of new Atlantic cable between North.
srn Germany and the United States. Tele-
graphic communications between this country
and Europe will be comparatively cheap,
should cables continue to multiply, as they
seem TO be doing now.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

The libelous stories about the immense
wealth that Gen. B. f. Butler inherited from
his brother, has received a fatal blow, In the
fact that the. Generals brother died nsovent.
Will the Democracy publish this correction? !?
Perhaps they may do so after the Generals
death; not much before; and we think that
Democracy will be extinct long before that
time
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

Rumor has it that Gov. -Senter, of Ten
nessee, will call upon the old Legislature to
ratify the XVIII Amendment to the Consti-
tuition. How will his new friends like such
Il proceeding? Will not that be acting in
believe this report-when we see it; not be-
fore.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

DOES history repeat itself? We think it
does. Mr.. Packer was thrown into the Le-
high river in ls43 by Pennsylvania work
men. Three hundred thousand workingmen
Of Pennsylvania vii! throw him into the
Salt River in October, 1869.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

DEAD OF CorRsE.-Bricli Pomeroy was
recently presented with an eagle. But the
roy atmosphere. 1t died, as everything noble
and free, must die under the blighting, with
ering, communicating touch of modern ODE
mocracy."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

ST.. LOUIS has called National Convention
of four delegates at large from each Stats
and two from each Congress District, to meet
in that city on the goth of October, to agi-
tate in favor of removal of the Federal
Metropolis from Washington to the Missis-
sippi valley" st. Louis, Of course.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

LAST October IIorato Seymour prophesed
that on the lst Of July, 1869, the Treasury,
under Republican rule, would show defcien
cy of $3.50 900, 900. The balance on hand, ac-
cording to Mr.. Boutwell's statement, being
over Sl55, 900, 900, it appears that Seymour
Is only about three hundred millions out Of
the way, which is doing very we'll for him.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

lowing whatever possess (under the prov
idence of God) to honest and patient toll, "
says Asa Packer in his letter of acceptance.
Why didn't he tell the whole truth, aud add
after "toil. the words, "of other men2'
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03

THE Democratic papers have happy time
stirring up quarrels between the President
aud his Cabinet. According to these vera
cious authorities there is terrible state of
nntsgonism among them.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-09-03
Glk County 9O6otate,
PUNISHED BvERY FRIDAY MORNING, BY
G B.GOUJD, Editor.
TERMS, TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE
LIARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE
Rates of Advertising.

Special Notices after Marriages and Deaths addi.
ional OF onehalf the above rates.
Business Cards five lines or less, IS 90 per year;
over five lines at the usual rate o advertising
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-06-29
TO THE LADIES.

TO THE LADIES.
The Ladies' Hair Dressing Room is now un.
CISCO The attention Of the Ladies is particularly
directed 10 this department, as we will do all the
different kinds OF Curling Braiding and Cutting;
a. well as apply the. choicest Hair Restorer and
Cosmetics. For Curling Waterfall. One Dollar
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-06-29
WHITE PINE!

At any of our Offices. and forward the same with
dispatcn at LOW RATES.
Mark goods care Woodruff & Ennor. Fast
Freight, and send Steamer Receipts to sacra'
mento Uf1ce.
OFFICES-2A Clay street, San Francisco;
% street. Sacramento, and sS South c street,
Virginia City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05
ap22

AN IMPORTANT QUEsrIov ANswERED.-The
first question asked by visitors to the city ut
this season of the year lie, where can | obtain
the best CLOTHING, BooTs, SHOES and GENTS
FURNISHING Goops in the latest and most pop
ular style? This inquiry is easily answered ;
for ali who have been in the city any length OF
tine know that such articles can always be had
at STRAUSS BARGAIN STORE. No l4S King ST.,
corner st. Asaph st. Other dealers talk much
about their goods ana styles, but tho proof OF
Strauss goods know tina. they get the best in
the market and the full worth OF their money.
Fair dealing is Strauss motto; hence his great
success ap lj-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

MILITARY COMMISSIONERS "A re- organiza-
ton Of divisions ofths State OF Virginia, and
assignment of Military Commissioners has
been made to take effect May l, 1869.
Eighteenth Division-O Orange. Culpeper,
Madison and Fauquier and Rappahannock
counties; and Nineteenth Division Stafford
and Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, and
Alexandra counties; Brevet Lieutenant Colon
ell S. =. Lee, Captain L. s. Army; Station
Alexandra city
The Military Commissioners are appointed
Superintendent of Registration aud Election
for their respective Divisions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

MOUNT VERNoN-New jersey is taking az
active part in preserving the former residence
and last resting place of the immortal Wash
iugton. Congress has recently appropriated
$1,000 towards repairing the BUILDINGS, and
the ladies' under whose direction Mount Vernon
is especially placed, have expended about s3O.-
900 on the buildings. 10 this venerated house
each of the original States has a room, furnished
and filled with relics connected with the his
tory of the Father OF his Country. The
room on the west side, at the head of the
staircase on the second story. IS appropriated
to New Jersey, and is called the Jersey room.
Mrs. Gen. N. n Halssead has charge of this
room, and is engaged in furnishing it in
style which will do honor to the State. A
number oil articles suitable for the purpose
have been sent to Mrs. Halstead. who takes
pride 10 putting them III order Necark Adr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05
DEB.

On the 4.h instant ANTHONY p, COVE K,
eighty.two years OF age, within few days -
The deceased was a native OF Loudoun county,
Va, but has re.i1ed in Alexander. since the
year 1865, respected By all who Rnow him for
his uniform probity Of character and anienity
Of disposition Gs-The funeral will take place
from his late residence. on Duke street to-mor-
row afternoon, (Thuraday) at 8 clock.
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'CONNTNGC.ATED
CITY ITEMS.

To ALL those in want Of good, substantial and
Fashionable Clothing for themselves or thei!
children, we would most cheertully recommend
s. Dealhsm' frst-c!sss Establishment, ~ hin 6
street As NJ. Dea.ham adheres strictly &c
the one price system, you will be sure to gel
The worth of your money. my !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

REMARKs.-The market to-day was little
more active. Flour shade frmer, but no &C.
tual advance in prices. offerings of 100 bush
r.; Wheat, with sales 1t 49, $50, ls5 aud 1876
Corn steady sad prices better; sales tt 2OCo
bushels mixed AID white st 81 and 80 no vel
low. for which there Is no demand. Corn
Meal quiet Rye without change; small sales
lsl. Sales Of Oats at ca. Butter still in de-
msnd .or good; commoa dull. Eggs "n-
cbsnoed Provisions quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

As TIE warm weather is now approaching
it would be well for hous ekeepers to get one of
CLARKsoN's OLD JOHNSTON INTERPRETATIONS,
with Water Cooler attached. They are Us
pretty as piece Of parlor furniture. and give
general satisfaction. For sale exclusively by
I. 81. CLApKsoN,
APP % Is South Royal 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

JUST received at Henry Strauss, l4S King
street. large stock OF Mems aud Boys Sprng
Clothing, at from So to $40 suit also, 3 fine
To-. of Gents and Ladies' Trunks. ap 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

Mr.. s. BLoNDHEIM, corner Kim and Fair
fax streets. recei7e1 to-day an addition to his
large and fashionable sock Of Spring Clothing,
for men and boys wear. Call and examine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05
MARRIED..

On the I'D OF April at the residence Of Capt.
Fabius Stsnlv, by the Rev. Thomas Foley,
W. TAZEWELL FOX, of Baltimore, 10 Mis-
ELLA b. CARR, of Fauquier, Virginia.
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VA ri y j. LIST.

SUN sErs.............6 Sc HIGH WATER m :. 8 az
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. MAY D.
ARRIVED.
Steamer George Il. Stout, Ford, fhi!ate!-
pha, to W. Eldridge & Co.
merchandise 70 Hooe Wedderburn x Co
Steamer Columbia. Harper. Baltimore, by Is.
Schr. Enoch Moore, Cham bera, Jersey City,
coal by American Coal Go.
Schr. Reading Railroad no. 10, Robertson
Philadelphia, coal by American Coal Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Coz Wells is out in letter saying that he
never was satisfied that the distranchisement
clause would accomplish the object for which
it was framed. and if the majority Of the people
vote against it all ought to assent to the dec
sion. He adds: 81 believe that whichever
section of the constitution the President prefers
to have stricken out he will submit separately,
and presume that the weight of his name
will be such that the provisions so submitted
separately will be rejected"
Joseph Holmes, colored member of the late
Constitutional Convention, was killed at Char
lotte c. H. yesterday. A personal difficulty
occurred between him and John Marshall, a
son OF Judge Marshall. in whose family Holmes
was formerly house servant. Both parties
drew pistols, and the firing commenced, which
was participated in by Marshslrs irie nds. -
After being shot, Holmes walked into the
court house and fell dead.
The Richmond Wing has a halt column Of
sales Of land iu Virginia, in all cases to North
ern men. 1t says these lands have been pur-
chased by bona fde settlers-men who have
come to be with and OF Us and not mere specu-
lators, or who pitch their tents among ua, seek
ing office and the control OF our local affairs.
The tobacco factory of f. T. Piikinton, in
Richmond, was burned yesterday, Loss $50,
600; insured for $4,000.