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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
DOAD IMPROVEMENT NOTICE

~ Notice is hereby given that the County Com
missioners of Fayette county, Ohio, upon the pc
titon OF Joseph Hdy and Others for the alteration
and Improvement by raightening as far as practi
cable, grading ditching and graveling, as much
of the county road known as the Sabina Road, but
lately and now called the Dyer Road as lies be-
tween the following points, tO-wit Beginning
about eight poles west Of the west abutment OF
the bridge across Paint Greek, the land line Of
Dean Hidy and Thomas B. Garringer, in Union
Township, in said county, and line of survey Nos.
6OO3 and 1 BIG; thence westerly with the line of
said survey to point where the land of Adam
Glaze, Ii. Hopes, John Whitcomb, and Dean
Hidy's corner; thence in a sOutherly direction
to the corner of the land Of udsOn Baughn, being
the s. 4. corner of Joseph Hidy's land, and in the
Zine of w alter YeOman thence to the point where
said Sabina road intersects the Jamestown road
near the school house; have appointed viewers and
a surveyor to view, survey, and make an estimate
of the probable cost of making said improvement
and that said viewers and surveyor will meet for
said purposes at said beginning point eight poles
west of said bridge across Paint Creek) on the 1st
day of November A. d. 1871, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
at which time said viewers will receive and hear
claims for damages which may be made and pre-
sented according to law. F
A. McCANDLESS,
46yA Auditor of Rayette County, Ohio
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
LOCAL NOTICES.
WaMted..S6OOy

p From one to three years. Interest paya-
bic semi annually, secured by mortgage on
real estate worth $4,000
39w3 Address, W., P. 0. Box 81.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
A CARD TO THE LADIES.
DIR. DUPONCO'S
GOLDEN PERIODICAL PILLS
FOR FEMALES.

Infallibe in correcting frreg guIaritIes, removing
Instructions the Monthly Periods from what
ever cause They never fail, and may be depen
ded upon in every where the monthly flow
has been obstructed through cold or disease
Dqponcos Golden Pills always give immediate
relief being especially prepared for married
ladies A. lady whites: 'Duponco's Golden Pills
relieved me in one day, without Inconvenience
like maSic.'' The genuine put up in
large white boxes containing double the quantity
of -ilfs, and upon each box you VII ma my
Private U. ). Revenue Stamp Upon the stamp
see the words Duponco Golden Pills, in White
Letters, without that none are genuine. Full and
explicit directions accompany each box. Price
81 90 per box, six boxes S.. 100.
Sold i'm Washington C. H., by DIR. H.
&c COEFmAN, Druggist, Sole Agent.
Sold also by Granny Brothers, Wilmington, o.,
and N Squicr, Greenfield
Ladies by sending him 81 90 through the Wash
ington e.. H. Post Office. have the Pills sent
by mail, to any part of the country, free of post
age S. d. HOWE.
Sole Proprietor. New York.
Sold also by John d. Park, Gin. 4S-9m.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

All persons indebted to Mrs. M. R..
Shook will please call and pay me immedi-
ately, as [ need money and must have it.
48*2w NJ. R. SHOOK.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
LIGMTNING CORN IEUsKER.

PATENTED -Husks 900 Bushels per day Weighs
4 ounces. Cheap, Efficient and Durable. Every
Farmer buys one, Profits Large Agents make
from $5 to $40 per day Samples sent by mail
for 30 cts. Send for Circular. Z. T. VAN SICKLEN
2s4 West 9th st., Cincinnati, o. 43eow8m
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
Cincinnati Live stock Market.
ao5 1o71

BEEF CATTLE.-With large receipts and light
9n With So n1 e nn S bauG Gyot anu
cattle at S4@4 50; extra beeves at S3 75@4; medf-
um at So 2593 so; and common at 81 5G93 per CEN
tai, live weight
SHEEP-The supply is short of current wants
of butchers, and the market is quiet at 1894 per
GENITAL. for common to prime,
HOGS-The market has been dull all week. and
prices have declined to So 1894 25 gross for light
to heavy averages.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
Dr.. OaWaId

Will be at DUTIES Shoe Store in Wash
ington every Saturday and will visit patients
at their residences when desired. 37tf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

BAPTIST CHURcH-Corner East and North Sts,
Rev w Kidder Pastor. Services every Sabbath
at IO1< A. n. and P. NJ Sunday School at 9 A N.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

NJ. GiImor offers about fifty kinds, by
the single vine OF by the thousand. Vines
are now ready for delivery.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
MARRIED.

Oct. 12, Mr.. SILAs w. JENKINS and Miss EMM
S. HUGHES. by the Rev. Geo. Carpenter, at the
house of the brides father. All of Fayette Co.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

M WISSLER, informs the people
HLs of Washington that she has replenished
her Stock of Goods. She will keep New Sty les of
millinery Goods and Notions. All kinds of Pat
terms for sale Dress and ClOak-making attend
sd to at the shortest notice Please come and see.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

To Persons Wishing tO Procure Choice
Vines of the Leading Varieties of
hardy Grapes
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

Il have for sale wood stove as good
as new, suited to a country school house,
shop or Office.
49w1 c. A. PALMER.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
Free 3 Months on .Trial.

A first class large quarto journal, 81 CD hnsa
bound lectures. by James AIcCosh ii Ilu- and f.
o. Haven, D. D., L d. as premiuIlls. Send name
and address to Peoples Journal, Cincinnati,
Ohio. 47yy4
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

Call and see US, as we can't be beat
for good Goods and low prices.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
SALE OF VALUABLE LANDS.

The undersigned as executor of Peter Mouser,
late of Pickaway county Ohio deceased, by vir-
tue of his last will and testament, offer for sale
the farm of which he died seized situate in Pick
away county, Perry township, a small part there
of being in Marion township, Fayette county.
The said sale wiiltake place on the 26th iay of
October 1871 at two O'Clock P NJ. on the farm. at
the late dwelling house of the deceased. The terms
of sale viii be one third cash in hand, e-thrd
in one year and one-third in two years from day
of sale, with interest from said date. the deferred
payments to be secured by mortgage on the
or more the divisions thereQf.wil be made known
sale.
This farm contains 1.145 acres and ia poles of
of land. and lies aboutIour miles from New Hol-
land. on Deercreek. 1t is we'll timbered. and well
watered; it has good Mill seat and Mill; it is
q we'll improved farm, and Turnpike uns
through it. The undersigned will give more par.
ticular Information as to this land, by letter.
desired SMITH CHAFFIN,
s. p. THOMAS,
Executors of Peter Mouser deceased
Sep. T. 1871. 42%wT
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A Rare Chance for Agents.

Agents we will pay You so per week in Cash, if
YOU will engage with us at once Everything fur
Aished and expenses paid. Address F. A. ELLIS
Co. CharlOtte Mich AVA
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
Cen Wriobt State Railroad Co

= Gen. Thomas Ewing was reported to
be dying at Lancaster, night before last.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
ERUIT TREES!
Fruit Trees 7

NJ. p. 81 It. X. PER DUE,
Will have fine Stock of Apple. Peach Pear,
Cherry. Ounce Trees and Evergreens, in Wash
ingtOn e. IL. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
November 2d. Sd, and 4th
Persons wishing anything in our line will be
furnished on the most reasonable terms.
New NJ artinsburg, o., Oct 10, III. 4Sw4
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
IRON, STEEL,
HORSE SHOES
& HORSE NAILS,

Buying our goods by the large quantity, enables
us to buy as close as any living man, aud we want
the public to UndFStnnd that for cash and to
prompt paying customers no man that walks the
earth can untiersen usi
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
$40 from Sos

12SAMPIEs cent lnostage pad ilr my Osnts sls1
retail easily for Ten iat r. r. l. WoT coFT Ny.
AGENTS, LOOK! s3 to s12 daily east
ly made Profitable and respectable business.
little novelty wanted by everybody. Success sure.
Send stamp for circulars to Church s. Templeton,
Nanuractnrers CI5 broadway N Y 4TW4
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
A lsrge assortment of
Bleached and Brown Muslins.
Heavy Jeans. sc.

They also have a Magnificent Stock of
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
RIFLES, sEEOE-GUNs, REvOLvERs,

Sun materials of every kind Write for Price
List, to Great Western Gun Works Pittsburg
"a Army Guns and Reyolvers bought or traded
tor Agents wantey. d7w4
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
3 O'CLOCK.

coo "a MONTH-norse and carriage
DO 20 furnished Expenses paid; samples
free. B. H. Shaw, Alfred. Me 4TW4
61On 0n0 Made in Six Months by ssThe
NpA00'SSV Guide BOard,'' by Dr. W. W.
HALL. Agents wanted IL y. Mckinney & CO.,
16 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 4Tw4
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

CHILLICoTHE, O., Oct. 26th, 1871.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

GREENE d GREEN.
Washington, Nov. 25. 90 1"tf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

The Catholics are building a n
Church in this place.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
aaESTORY OF The
aLWARIN EUROPE

To the Holy Land. Jy Mrs. s. NJ GriswOld This
latest work OF this popular aHthoress, is inter-
esting narrative of her experiences during tour
through Europe and the East in company with
Mark Twain and the Quaker City, party
handsome volume. fully illustrated We offer
extra terms and premiums to Agents. Send for
Conn. 47W4
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

w. w. Allen and Dr. Smith, start
next Monday for Southern Kansas, to spend
the Winter.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

We understand Mr.. Geo. Wiggenton
of this place, intends moving West short
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26
JefFersonviIIe Local Items.

GREENFIELD, O.. Oct. 23d
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-10-26

II. L. ROBINSON, P. N.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-03-09

The BELFAST & MoosguH,n Lawn
NO maj arrangement has yet been effected
between the Maine Central and Belfast
roads. At 4 recent conference of the nj
rectors Of the two Companies. as we Iearn
from the Portland Press the following nro-
positions were offered by the Maine Cen.
trial Directors =
lst-To equip aud run the road for fopr
years, paying all the net earning, I. ,be
other Company, aud at the expiration Of
the term to take lease and nav a rent
equal TO the largest net earning. for any
one OF the four years or to equip and run
the road and pay fifty per cent. of Tho
gross earnings for three years and forty
per cent. for forty years.
2d-To take lease for ffty Years of the
Belfast Moesehead Lake Railroad. in ~
present condition, and pay rent OF s24
oco year for the first five years, SOS opo
Tor the next i've yeares, S32 600 tor the
next nve years, $50, 900 for the next five
years, $4,000 Tor the next five years and
Sf-,Uo LOT the next twenty-five years: or
TO pay $4,000 year for fifty years.
The Belfast Committee did not conclude
any arrangement. but are to report to their
Board. We learn that amer the Main.
Central Board had adjourned. the Belsas,
Committee made a proposition to lease
their railroad for fifty years at $40. 900 A
year. 1t was condition of all the promo.
sitions that the rate of fare and freight to
and from Belfast, should be no higher than
to and fron Bangor for similar distances.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-03-09

is fortunate II he retains the confidence
and steady support Of his political advo-
Gates. Beyond that you give me the As
surance that have earned the respect and
goodwill OF those from whom l avn sapa-
rated by party lines. Your expressions
are most grateful to me and are most
grateful ACKNOWLEDGED. The Congress
whose existence closes with this hour en-.
Joys a memorable distinction. 1t u the
frst in which all Of the States have been
represented on this floor since the baleful
winter that preceded our late bloody war.
Ten years have passed since then. years
oftrials and triumphs, years Of wild des-
truction and years Of careful rebuilding,
and after all and as a result OF all the nat
ional government is here to-day united.
strong, proud, defiant and just, with ter
ritorial area vastly expanded and with
three additional States represented on the
folds of its nag. For these prosperous
fruits Of our great struggle let us humbly
give thanks to the God Of battles and he
Prince of Peace. And now gentlemen
with one more expression OF the obliga-
ton I feel for the considerable kindness
with which you have always sustained me
perform the remaining duty of my ofics
in declaring as 1 now do that the House o
Representatives of the 4ist Congress is ad
journed sine die
As the Speaker pronounced the las
word of his address and stepped dow
| from the chair to take his place on thu
floor az q member OF the new Congress I
unanimous expression Of approval and ap
plause broke In the Chamber and Galleries
and the clapping of hands was general ant
long sustained.
MEETING OF THE NEW CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, March Hon. J. G
Blaine WAS elected speaker Of the Hous'
receiving l26 votes 10 80 for Geo. w. Nor
gan.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-03-09
State Items.

State Items.
steamer Lewiston. Capt. Deering, will
commence her trips To Machasport.
March tenth.
Rev Il. Thompson has been invited 10
remain another year with the Univer-alist
Church, at Mechanic Falls.
Mr. Burr. the Maine man who i set
tied in san Domingo, i a brother of Mr.
Thomas W. Burr Of Bangor, who is fore
man OF the Wig and Courier Office. Mr..
Burr with hi, family. went there two years
ago. and i, engaged In raising fruit to ship
To this country.
The Wing states that Wm. Thompson,
Esq, formerly publisher Of the Bangor
Times. is suferin: from severe attack Of
paralysis of IL right side. He is recover
ing from the shock, and his friends fee
hopeful that he may be restored to health.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-03-09

OLD AND NEW for March has an inter
esting article by Robert Dale Owen. on
The Growth and Power of Plant" de-
scribing the progress OF cotton raising in
the South. facilitated as It was by that
wonderful invention of Eli Whitney, the
cotton yin. with glance at some Of lis in
iluences. financial. national and social.
Mr.. Whitney contributes n short story en-
titled ''Zerub Throop's Experiment, and
Mrs. Stowe several more chapters Of that
charming serial Pink and White Tyran-
NY" The Church of England will be
found interesting and Instructive. Rob
crts Bros. Boston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-03-09


Whereas. 1t has pleased our Heavenly
Rather IN His infinite wisdom to remove
from Us. by death. our beloved Bro. Edwin
Clark. Therefore. -
Resotced. That in this dispensation. we
recognize the hand Of divine Providence
and bow with resignation to His holy will
Resotred, That to the widow. and other
friends Of our deceased Bro. we extend
our sincere and heartfelt sympathies in
TINS. their sore affection. and commend
them TO the care Of Him, who is too kind
to err.
kesotred, That in the death of Bro.
Clark. the Masonic fraternity has LOST n
true and faithful Bro. the widow and
orphans an affectionate husband and
parent and the community a worthy and
exemplary citizen.
heso'ced, That though we shall meet
MN no more in this Lodge on earth. vet we
nope to meet in the Grand Lodge on High.
where the supreme architect Of the Uni
verse presides.
wA. H. PREBLE, } Committee
JACOB W. CARROLL of
LEVI LURvEr, Resolutions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-03-09

Here is the conclusion Of the McGarra-
had debate as reported In the Globe;
Mr.. Sargent. of Calfornia-well. have
fought this fraud As long as was able.
Mr.. Bingham. of Ohio-And we have
fought your fraud.
Mr.. Randall. of Pennsylvania-le and
we have beaten your fraud.
Mr.. SARGENT have served my State.
Mr.. Bingham-Yes. and | have served
my country.
The result was regarded as favorable to
McGarrahan. who was supported by mos
of the Democrats and portion of the Re
publcans. OF the Maine delegation, Mr.
Lynch voted with the majority and Messrs
Hale. Morrill, and Peters with the minority
the vote standing 10 10 92.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-03-09

MAYORS. Benz. kingsbury. Jr. Rep.
was reelected Mayor of Portland on Mon
day; J. d. Robinson, (Rep.) was also re-
elected at Bath; Samuel Bryant, lDem.)
was elected at Rockland, over E. A. Spear
Oliver Dyer. citizen. elected at Saeo. James
Atkins Jr of Hallowell, ID. c. Palmer OF
Gardiner. Elections on Monday. Or.
Garcelon was elected Mayor of Lewiston,
by majority of IS Dem. gain. No choice
In Auburn three tickets being run.
The evacuation of Paris is told thus =
The evacuation commenced last night March 81
though il WAS generally known at six this morn
ing that IL had begun. In regular order, with the
cav airy and artillery in advance, and on the side
walk the Prussisn and Bavaran infantry forced the
roadway. At : ~ the first men of the main body
passed the Arc de Triomphe, with bands playing
and colors fyEg. Obstacles having been removed,
at the side of the column General >hackeyer, com
handing the 18th corps, was stationed and reeeiv'
ell the salutes Of the men in passing Many OF the
soldiers eyergrcens on their helmets, ana one
regiment was absolutely crowned with iaureis ~
nine O'Clock the Hawaiian ARTILLERY and infantry
with full bands, arrived A few minutes afterwar'l
the head of the Prrissian column reached the Arch,
marching In q column of sections The morning
had hitherto been foggy bat the sun now burst out
gioriouSly, making everything appear grand, The
troops cheered loudly and the taitcred appearance
of the color~ borne proudly attracted the attention
of the French. Next came a crowd of princes and
come Dragons then the ilth Regiment os Jagers
of the Guard and the frussian artillery
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-03-09

NARROW GAUGE RAILROADS. We mo-
tice the organization Of COMPANY here
for the purpose of introducing system Of
narrow gauge railways" The narrowest
gauge now In Use in England is the Port.
naive and Ferliniog Railway foot IL
IL inches-and during the wear ending
June lst there were transported over III.
road. distance of thirteen and a half
miles. ~ 600 passengers and 1856 600 ton.
OF freight. The London Times Of S.pt.u-
Der 2Hh in publishing a paper read b,.
Mr.. Fairlie before the British Association.
says. that the cost Of working a Railway.
or IN other words. the proportion of non
paving 10 paying weight Ia far a. this il
independent of management Is increased
exactly IN proportion As the rails are fur
ther apart. because a ton Of material. dis,
posed upon a narrow guage is stronger as
regards ITS carrying power than the same
weight when spread over wider base :
In Illustration. he selected the London and
Northwestern Railway. and undertook To
show that this line if made of a three-fe.,
gauge, would accommodate the whole ot
It's present goods traffic. at half the present
cost. with half its present tonnage and mo.
tive power and with half the present wear
and tear of rails. 1t is claimed that with a
gauge of thirty inches. curves of a radius
of fifty feet per mile can be safely and
economically attained. An engine OF ne
cuilar construction on the before-uamed
Portmalve and Ferliniog Railway i'm Eng-
land. weighing 10 II tons. carried a total
weight OF l1O tons, with length of train
l.26O feet, covering at one time three
curves (by way of illustration Of wba,
could be done. the train was stopped and
started at this point Oh an ascending grade
OF sixty-five feet per mile. the distance 81
thirteen and half miles was run in six,v-
five minutes. including three stoppagcs
The average proportion Of dead weight To
paying weight carried in England is abou,
As three TO one. By the narrow gauge sys-
tenn the proportion would be as abont one
and half to one. In England the carry
ing weight of passenger is estimated at
about two tons. BY the narrow gauoe
system 1t is about 200 to 80 pounds.
There have been no published statements
OF the proportion as between dead and
paying weights on the roads of the Pacifis
Coast. If railroads under the new system
can be constructed and equipped at one
half the cost. and operated with curves os
fifty feet radius and on grades of 10 loot
TO the mile. with One-half the exnense ~
the old system. it will bring now remote
and supposed inaccessible DIV railway1
districts into direct steam commnnication
with commercial centers. The imnortanca
OF the new system Of marrow gauge rail-
ways" to the Pacific Coast, If adopted. can
hardly be estimated. con
lSan Francisco News Letter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-03-09

We notice in the March number OF the
OVERLAND MONTHLY q second paper by j..
Ross Browne on life Under the Dragons
Footstool,' adecided Improvement upou his
first article. being an interesting and some
what humorous description OF Chinese
manners and customs that. coming from
an eve witness. as they do, have the charm
of freshness and originality about them
that is not always found in periodical lit
erature. John b. Germany & Co., Sar
Francisco.